Warner Bros nears deal for a new Harry Potter television series

CALIFORNIA – HBO is close to a deal for a Harry Potter TV series based on the best-selling young adult books for both cable and streaming, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. Each season of the series will be based on one of JK Rowling’s seven books, said the person, who asked not to be identified since the deal hasn’t been announced, suggesting years of fresh TV fare from the popular stories. The company is hoping the series can be one cornerstone of a new streaming strategy that will be announced next week by HBO’s parent, Warner…