Jordan Peele's 2026 Movie Removed, Harry Porter Reunion is Not Going to Happen and Crown Royal is Off The Menu

This week on The Next Take Podcast, Canada’s own Mikel and Tanyka dive into the entertainment stories shaping the conversation right now — from Jordan Peele’s mysterious 2026 film Removed, to the much-rumoured but ultimately nonexistent Harry Potter reunion, and the surprising reason Crown Royal has suddenly fallen off the menu.Jordan Peele’s highly anticipated fourth film has been removed from Universal Pictures’ 2026 release schedule. The untitled project, which was previously set to hit theaters on October 23, 2026, currently has no new release date. The movie would mark Peele’s first directorial feature since 2022’s Nope, following his acclaimed films Get Out and Us. While details surrounding the plot and cast remain under wraps, reports indicate that Peele is still developing the project. (via Source: Variety - Read the Variety report )Despite continued nostalgia surrounding the Harry Potter franchise, fans hoping to see the original cast reunite again may have to keep waiting. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint previously came back together for the 20th-anniversary Return to Hogwarts special, celebrating their years playing Harry, Hermione and Ron. With the Wizarding World now moving into a new era, questions remain about whether another major reunion featuring the original cast will ever happen. (Via Source: Los Angles Times - Los Angeles Times — Harry Potter Reunion: Five Takeaways From the HBO Special )Ontario’s dispute with Crown Royal sparked controversy after Premier Doug Ford threatened to pull the iconic Canadian whisky from LCBO shelves. The move came in response to parent company Diageo’s decision to close its Crown Royal bottling facility in Amherstburg, Ontario, putting approximately 160 jobs at risk. Ford argued that a company benefiting from Ontario consumers should continue supporting workers and investment in the province. But the threatened ban ultimately didn’t happen. After negotiations with the Ontario government, Diageo agreed to approximately $23 million in spending in the province, allowing Crown Royal to remain on LCBO shelves. (via Source: Global News - Global News — Ford offers Crown Royal owner an “olive branch” )Streaming LinksSpotify: https://shorturl.at/dehuEApple: https://shorturl.at/fyMNZYoutube: https://shorturl.at/fuyJQSocial Media:Website: https://solo.to/nexttakepodcastEpisode Produced By: TanykaUploaded By: Mikel MilesWelcome to the Next Take Podcast—your go-to spot for real conversations about music, art, social issues, pop culture, politics, the economy, and so much more! Hosted by Two Canadians Mikel,Tanyka and Friends, each episode brings fresh takes, bold discussions, and a whole lot of heart. New episodes Monday to Friday -- don’t miss out!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.