The Rest Is Entertainment Adolescence, Harry Potter & Doctor Who: 2025 BEST OF
Dec 25, 2025
Dive into a festive Q&A filled with entertainment insights! Discover Chris Columbus's thoughts on the new HBO Harry Potter series. Learn how the creators of Adolescence found the talented Owen Cooper through an intriguing casting process. Uncover the reasons behind the failed Disney-Doctor Who partnership, along with the surprising $2 billion budget for GTA VI. Plus, enjoy a lively debate on celebrity status and the contrasting finances of video games versus film and TV!
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Creative Closure Over Rebooting Success
- Chris Columbus feels he has already done his definitive Harry Potter work and prefers to move on from franchise-making.
- He finds the new HBO series familiar and experiences a mix of flattering deja vu and indifference about repeating past designs.
Protect Child Actors' Earnings And Welfare
- Put a portion of child performers' earnings into protected trusts like Coogan accounts to prevent parental misuse.
- Ensure legal protections, chaperones, schooling and limits on hours when employing child actors on major productions.
Negotiate Child Actor Contracts Early
- Recognize that child performers' pay often rises steeply after initial seasons and warrants contractual protections.
- Use established legal mechanisms like minimums and trust accounts to secure children's financial futures.