Movie News: Harry Potter Backlash, Jaws 50th, Call of Duty Movie

Movie News: Harry Potter Backlash, Jaws 50th, Call of Duty Movie

Author: Mad About Movies September 3, 2025 Duration: 46:48
Let's round up some movie news as we dissect the Harry Potter series backlash, Jaws' 50th anniversary box-office, Paramount/Skydance getting into the video game movie world and more.

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