Warner Bros. Discovery on Friday announced the release date for the highly-anticipated “Harry Potter“ TV series. During the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call‚ the Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav said they are looking at the series debuting in 2026‚ according to The Hollywood Reporter. “We’ve not been shy about our excitement around Harry Potter‚” Zaslav said while sharing the company’s franchise strategy. “The last film was made more than a dozen years ago.” Zaslav also talked about meeting recently with famed “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling and her team about the upcoming project. “I was in London a few weeks ago with Casey [HBO and Max chief Casey Bloys] and Channing [WBD TV chief Channing Dungey] and we spent some real time with J.K. and her team‚” Zaslav said. Warner Bros. is aiming for the “Harry Potter” television series to stream on Max sometime in 2026. J.K. Rowling recently met with studios executives in London to discuss the series. https://t.co/Z8xFjY9Dal — Variety (@Variety) February 23‚ 2024 “Both sides are thrilled to be reigniting this franchise‚” he added. “Our conversations were great‚ and we couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead. We can’t wait to share a decade of new stories with fans around the world on Max.” During a Max streaming event last spring‚ officials confirmed that the TV series based off the seven-book series from Rowling was happening and she would be an executive producer amid numerous attacks against her by trans activists‚ as previously reported. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Officials said the long-form series will be rolled out over a 10-year period and be faithful to the books. “J.K. is an executive producer‚ and her insights will be helpful‚” Casey Bloys‚ chairman and CEO‚ HBO and Max Content said. “We are in the Harry Potter business.” “The TV show is new and exciting‚ but we’ve been in the Harry Potter business for 20 years; this isn’t a new decision‚” Bloys added. “We’re comfortable being in the Potter business.” “J.K. is a very online conversation … It’s very nuanced and complicated and not something we’re going to get into‚” the CEO continued. “Our priority is what’s onscreen. The Harry Potter story is incredibly affirmative and positive about love and acceptance‚ and that’s our priority‚ what’s on the screen.” Rowling has been the target of transgender activists because of her numerous comments in defense of biological women‚ as previously reported. Related: ‘Harry Potter’ Profits Soaring Despite Attempts To Cancel J.K. Rowling Over Trans Stance

President Joe Biden’s fresh round of sanctions against Russia in retaliation for Alexei Navalny’s death appear to be more symbolic than consequential. The Treasury Department announced more than 500 new sanctions largely against Russia’s financial and military sectors on Friday. The round of sanctions are the most at one time since Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago. Navalny‚ Russian President Vladimir Putin’s chief critic in Russia‚ was arrested and imprisoned in a Siberian penile colony in 2021. The prison announced last week that Navalny had died. The announcement drew condemnation from Western leaders and deep suspicions that Navalny’s death was ordered by Putin. Biden said in 2021 that he warned Putin in the eventuality of Navalny’s death that the repercussions would be “devastating for Russia.” The new round of sanctions is unlikely to have any significant impact‚ however‚ according to experts and officials who spoke to The Wall Street Journal. “On the one hand‚ this next turn of the crank is inevitable because the U.S. needs to take concrete steps to respond to Navalny’s death‚” Council on Foreign Relations senior fellow Charles Kupchan told WSJ. “On the other hand‚ it’s quite clear at this stage that the sanctions package against Russia has fallen far short of expectations.” This round of sanctions is likely to be “more symbolic than it is impactful‚” Kupchan said. The initial tranche of sanctions issued after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine saw the Russian economy constrict. Shortly after‚ Russia’s economy regained its footing‚ however. Russian businesses and industry after a momentary shock as the sanctions set in found new supply chains and buyers‚ especially through China‚ as well as loopholes that allowed their products to get into Western markets. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP The latest round of sanctions will impact some of those loopholes‚ though the overall impact to Russia will be minimal‚ according to WSJ. The Biden administration championed the sanctions and said that the economic pressure on Russia is having an impact. “Russia’s economy and military-industrial base are showing clear signs of weakness in part due to the actions we‚ along with our partners and allies around the world‚ have taken to support Ukraine’s brave defense‚” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement‚ according to The New York Times. “Putin has mortgaged the present and future of the Russian people for his own aims to subjugate Ukraine.” The fresh round of sanctions comes amid a new push from Russia against Ukraine‚ which is running low on arms as the U.S. debates another round of aid. Aid to Ukraine has become increasingly controversial in the U.S. as questions have arisen over how aid is spent and where the war will end.

I have become fascinated with the Ruby Franke case. I have not publicly discussed the case because when the story broke months ago‚ I was not convinced that more commentary would be beneficial to add to the discussion‚ namely because this story was quite dark. However‚ the statement she gave in her recent court appearance was unexpected. A Utah-based family‚ the Frankes became quite popular several years ago via their “8 Passengers” YouTube channel that had over two million subscribers. They fit into the YouTuber families who look like the perfect family — well-dressed‚ church-going (Mormon)‚ wife‚ husband‚ six children. But by June 2020‚ some of those subscribers started to take note of some strange happenings in the family. Followers began criticizing Ruby Franke’s punishing techniques‚ they noticed the degree to which she allowed her children to prank one another‚ and then they realized one of her children was sleeping in a beanbag. Viewers’ concerns escalated‚ and some reached out to the local Children Protection Services and went so far as to begin a petition that forcing a child to sleep in a beanbag was too harsh of a punishment. But when Franke was asked about it‚ she simply said the kid loved it. In 2021‚ Ruby and Kevin‚ her husband‚ began going to counseling with Jodie Hildebrant‚ a business partner who became her mentor and counselor to her children. In August of 2022‚ Franke faced more criticism‚ this time over a lunch debacle. Her six-year-old daughter had packed a lunch but forgot it. Franke refused to take the lunch to her daughter and let her eat — a punishment obviously way too harsh for a six-year-old. Police visited the home a few times‚ but it was not until August of last year when everything exploded. Franke and Hildebrant were arrested after Franke’s 12-year-old son escaped from Hildebrant’s house‚ ran to a neighbor‚ and called 911. The boy was entirely malnourished‚ his limbs had been duct taped‚ and he had visible injuries. WATCH: Candace Owens Hildebrant had allegedly become a counselor to the children; however‚ the son later told investigators that Hildebrant put cayenne pepper and honey on wounds he had from being tied with a rope. When the Department of Public Safety arrived at the residence‚ they found another child‚ her daughter‚ in comparable condition who had been subjected to the same mistreatment and abuse. As more details unfolded‚ more abuse came to light. The mother was apparently telling her children they were possessed‚ and the children believed their mom. Franke told her daughter that to be absolved from possession‚ she must be subjected to such treatment. This entire situation is absolutely infuriating. It involves children. Precious‚ innocent children. It also involves a parent with a warped brain. This week‚ Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrant were sentenced to 30 years in prison — and Franke’s not fighting it. That’s what has made this case so interesting. Typically‚ lawyers work to get a sentence reduced‚ but part of the reason this court case has moved so quickly is because she is not fighting the charges. Franke gave a rather surprising statement in front of the court — surprising in that it is uncommon — saying she believes she deserves to go to prison for what she has done. In her statement‚ she explains how she got to her delusional way of living‚ coming to believe the church was against her‚ the government was against her‚ and in order to “save” her children‚ she must inflict these punishments on them. She was working with an exceptionally dark and disturbed woman‚ Hildebrant‚ but Franke says it was her own choice to believe what she heard. She apologizes to her husband‚ thanks the police officers‚ addresses her parents with sincerity‚ and pleads to God‚ saying her greatest desire is to one day stand in God’s courts‚ spotless and confident. She ends by confirming she knows this is “a necessary step” to learn until she is “ready to re-enter as a contributing member of our beautiful society.” What Ruby Franke did is horrible. What her children have experienced is an absolute tragedy. Even with cases such as these‚ we are conditioned to watch people commit atrocious crimes and then explain why we should understand they committed them. Everyone looks for an excuse and for understanding. But not Franke. Her response is surprising because people don’t take accountability anymore. They do not admit wrongdoing. They do not ask for healing‚ own their faults‚ and admit they deserve every single thing thrown at them. To be clear‚ regardless of her statement‚ the victims are the children and that fact can never be removed. But it is a response worth discussing. What an interesting conclusion — and one we never see. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILY WIRE APP

When discussing the pillars of a successful marriage‚ a variety of factors often come into the conversation‚ including mutual respect‚ shared values‚ a sense of humor‚ and indeed‚ a fulfilling intimate connection. These elements are universal‚ transcending political divisions and cultural disparities. In analyzing the longstanding marriage of President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden‚ it is evident that a mix of these components has kept their partnership thriving through years of public service and personal trials. President Biden‚ whose life has been marked by significant tragedy‚ including the loss of his first wife and daughter‚ and later‚ the death of his son Beau‚ has often been seen drawing strength from his bond with Jill. Their deep connection appears to be a source of resilience for Biden‚ offering a foundation of emotional support during the rigorous demands of political life. BREAKING: President Biden claims the secret to his marriage to Jill is "good sex‚" according to Katie Rogers' forthcoming book American Woman. pic.twitter.com/cOhxnGvYAe — Simon Ateba (@simonateba) February 23‚ 2024 Tempering the weight of office‚ the First Couple’s interactions showcase a warm‚ human element often obscured by the formality of their roles. Whether captured in candid moments or during official functions‚ there’s a palpable sense of ease and affection between them. This genuine display of relationship dynamics provides a behavioral model that isn’t confined by party lines nor policies but rather resonates with the core values of companionship. Amidst the political chaos and global crises‚ a narrative highlighting the personal life and intimate success of a President brings forth a different kind of discussion. Advocates for traditional family values and conservative perspectives often emphasize the importance of a stable home life in public figures‚ showing that even in the highest office‚ the Bidens mirror this principle. OBAMA BIDEN RAPED ME: Child sex trafficked victim confirms that Barack Obama and Joe Biden raped her as a child. She was sold to Joe Biden multiple times for sex. She also confirms that Michelle Obama is a man and sexually abused her. Has evidence of Police reports and rape kits.… pic.twitter.com/fIbzI6ciDI — Truth Justice (@SpartaJustice) February 21‚ 2024 Furthermore‚ details of their strong bond give rise to an appreciation for the sanctity of marriage‚ something deeply rooted in conservative beliefs. The endurance of their union through adversity is a testament to the commitment and intention integral to the institution of marriage. It relays a powerful message that vows are not simply ceremonial but are threads woven into the fabric of daily life‚ binding and sustaining a couple in the public eye just as they would any other husband and wife. The Biden marriage also reflects a break from the narrative of broken homes and the erosion of marital fidelity‚ which has surfaced in American politics. Their bond stands out‚ signifying hope amid the cynicism that can sometimes cloud the landscape of political discourse. It steers conversations toward the potential for optimism‚ togetherness‚ and a shared journey despite varied challenges. The finer details of their affection and mutual respect‚ reportedly including the spice of a healthy intimate relationship‚ are personal attributes that echo principles valued by many conservatives. They mirror the belief that such private success is emblematic of broader strengths and virtues‚ translating into a respect for traditional marriage even under the brightest of public spotlights. In conclusion‚ though political opinions may wildly vary‚ the personal elements of Joe and Jill Biden’s marriage shed light on an aspect of the American presidency that commands respect across the aisle. It is a reminder that the virtues of commitment‚ love‚ and personal connection hold significant esteem and can be a source of unity and admiration in an all-too-divided national landscape.   The post The Bidens: A Glimpse into the Personal Triumphs of America’s First Couple appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

Are you ready to witness the Snow Moon this weekend? Keep your eyes peeled on February 24‚ 2024‚ because that’s when this year’s second full moon will appear in the sky. What’s so special about this celestial event? Well‚ for one thing‚ it’s going to be the smallest full moon of the year. That’s because it will also be at the farthest point from Earth in its orbit. It’s pretty much the opposite of a supermoon‚ which occurs when the moon is at its closest point to Earth‚ making it look particularly large. So‚ how can you get the best possible view of the Snow Moon tomorrow? Forbes tells us that the ideal time to see the full moon on Saturday‚ February 24‚ 2024 is when it rises in the early evening. If you want to enhance your experience‚ go somewhere that allows you to see the horizon unobstructed while facing east. Photo by Gautam Ramuvel on Unsplash As the Snow Moon rises‚ it’s going to look especially big and orange. That’s why early evening is the best time to watch the sky! Make sure to find out when the the full moon rises in your area on February 24‚ 2024 so that you can see this spectacular orb in all its glory. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post The Snow Moon Is Coming! The Best Times To See This Weekend’s Full Moon. appeared first on InspireMore.

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