The films’ appearance on the streaming platform would come as a pleasant surprise to fans as it had not been advertised ahead of time. Deadline reported that they hadn’t received notice that Harry Potter would join HBO Max’s catalog until just hours before its May 27 debut.
Just as quickly as the magical movies made their way to the app, though, they will be gone. And, at the moment, there is news of where they will be found next.
The first three Jurassic Park movies will also be removed from HBO Max at the end of August, but unlike Harry Potter, they’ve already found a new home in Netflix, where subscribers will have access beginning on August 1.
(ST. LOUIS) — Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed briefings in support of a St. Louis couple charged for brandishing their guns at civil rights protesters outside their mansion last month, claiming self defense.
St. Louis’ top prosecutor charged Mark and Patricia McCloskey on Monday with felony unlawful use of a weapon for allegedly displaying their guns in a threatening manner, but Schmitt said he’s seeking to have those charges dropped.
“Enough is enough,” Schmitt said in a video statement shortly after the charges were filed. “A political prosecution such as this one would have a chilling effect on Missourians exercising the right to self defense.”
Schmitt said the couple, both white attorneys in their 60s, has the right to keep and bear arms under state laws and it’s a right that he plans to protect, according to the statement.
“And yet in the wake of radical calls to defund the police, and with rates of violent crimes skyrocketing each day,” Schmitt said, “the St. Louis circuit attorney filed suit against a St. Louis couple who according to published reports were doing just that — defending the safety of their family and their property.”
St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner announced charges against Mark and Patricia McCloskey on Monday and said they could face an additional misdemeanor fourth-degree assault charge.
“It is illegal to wave weapons in a threatening manner — that is unlawful in the city of St. Louis,” Gardner said in a statement.
Gardner, St. Louis’ first Black circuit attorney, is recommending a diversion program such as community service rather than jail time if the McCloskeys are convicted.
The couple made national headlines in June when they became famous for waving their guns at protesters in a now-viral video.
The McCloskeys said they came outside after hearing commotion caused by hundreds of protesters nearby who were marching against police brutality against Black people.
The couple said they pulled their firearms, a handgun and a long-barreled gun, after seeing people break through a gate with “No Trespassing” and “Private Street” signs posted.
Their stories sparked debate on both sides of the political spectrum with some saying they had every right to defend private property and others accusing them of racism.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican, said last week he would consider pardoning the couple if they were charged. He called the criminal charges against them “outrageous” in a tweet on Monday, noting that the city had a “backlog” of homicide cases to focus on.
“Kim Gardner’s action toward the McCloskeys is outrageous,” Parson said. “Even worse, the Circuit Attorney’s office has admitted there is a backlog of cases and dozens of homicides that haven’t been prosecuted, yet she has accelerated this case forward.”
“We must prioritize laws that keep our citizens safe over political motivations. Kim Gardner owes every single family who has had a loved one murdered an explanation on why she has acted on the McCloskey case instead of theirs,” he added.
The McCloskeys’ attorney, Albert Watkins, said they are longtime civil rights advocates and support the message of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Watkins called the charges “disheartening” and maintained that no crime had been committed. They will both be issued summons to appear in court at a later date.
ABC/Image Group LAMiranda Lambert is expanding MuttNation with a new food line.
The “Bluebird” singer took to Instagram to announce that her animal-friendly nonprofit has added a line of food and treats for cats and dogs, called On the Farm.
Available through Tractor Supply, On the Farm blends are made with farm-raised meat and high-quality grains and other ingredients.
“Well y’all the cat’s outta the (food) bag,” Miranda jokes in the caption announcing the new venture, sharing photos of her furry friends posing with the new products that come in such flavors as chicken and brown rice, and beef and cranberry. “Dinner time at our house is fun and I like knowing that my fur babies are eating good quality food.”
A portion of the sales will go toward MuttNation Foundation, established by Miranda and her mom, Bev Lambert, in 2009 to help rescue animals find homes. MuttNation also sells dog beds, toys, and food and water bowls, among many other products.
ABC/Mark LevineTim McGraw is turning his new album into an experience.
In honor of the release of his 16th studio album on August 21, the country superstar will host the Here on Earth EXPERIENCE. The livestream event will offer fans an inside look at the the project as Tim hosts Q&As with the songwriters, chats with his band members and shares stories behind the songs.
Tim will also perform songs off the new project, along with some of his classic hits, with the support of a five-member acoustic band.
“The thing I miss the most about playing live is the connection I feel to everyone. Even if we can’t physically be together this summer, hopefully this will give us a chance to share the new album and know how much we are still together seeing each other through,” Tim says in a statement.
Tickets are on sale now and priced at $15. The event will stream on August 21 at 9 p.m. ET.
(NEW YORK) — NFL players and the players’ union have been at odds about how to safely bring athletes into training camps amid the coronavirus pandemic. Now the league and its players have agreed to coronavirus testing protocols, following a social media blitz by some of football’s biggest names blasting the league’s plan for opening training camps.
According to the new agreement, players will be tested everyday for the first two weeks of training camp. Players will be tested every other day after the first two weeks. Additionally, daily testing will resume if the positivity rate rises to 5%. Watch the full report from ABC News below:
Warner Bros. Ent./ Harry Potter Publishing Rights © J.K.R.(LOS ANGELES) — Here’s a heads up to Harry Potter fans. According to Deadline, all eight installments of the series will be leaving HBO Max at the end of August — so now is a good time to get your binge on. 
