Former PlayStation, Xbox, And Nintendo Execs Are Getting Together For A Big Interview

A panel of video game industry veterans who worked at the three main console companies are getting together for a special interview later this week.

Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime will be joined by ex-Xbox executive Robbie Bach and former PlayStation higher-up Jack Tretton for a special chat during the New York Game Awards festivities. The interview will take place on January 26 starting at 3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET, and you can watch it live on Twitch.

Given the history and experience of each of the panelists, it should be a fascinating interview, though it’s too soon to say for sure if it’ll deliver any juicy news nuggets or anything like that.

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Live-Action Harry Potter TV Show Could Happen At HBO Max, But It’s Early Days

Warner Bros. is in the planning stages for a live-action Harry Potter TV show. This is according to The Hollywood Reporter, which says the program is in “early development” for the streaming service HBO Max.

A Harry Potter TV show had been rumored for years, but this is the first time we’re learning about some of the specifics. THR says executives from Warner Bros. have taken meetings with potential writers who are pitching “various ideas” for the show.

Don’t get too excited yet, however, as it sounds like it’s still very early days. “Sources say broad ideas have been discussed as part of the early-stage exploratory meetings,” the report said.

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