Games

The well-liked card game titled Balatro, with a theme centered around poker, has been drawing attention lately because of its age rating. Created by an individual developer named LocalThunk, the game was assigned an 18+ rating by the Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) board. This classification stemmed from the incorporation of actual poker mechanics within the game, which PEGI considers might potentially instill abilities applicable to real-world gambling.

The sequel to “Wicked,” originally titled “Wicked: Part 2,” has been given a new name – “Wicked: For Good” – a year before its scheduled release. According to “The Hollywood Reporter,” the change in title is likely due to the significance of the song “For Good” from the original Broadway musical. In the play, this second-to-last song, sung as a duet by Elphaba and Glinda, symbolizes the essence of the storyline, with the two characters expressing that they have shaped each other’s lives. The lyrics convey Elphaba’s sentiment that even if their stories take different paths, she knows that Glinda has impacted her life by becoming her friend.

Even though director Jon M. Chu held an impressive and distinct concept for the movie version of the popular Broadway musical Wicked, he harbored apprehensions about every aspect of filmmaking. The prequel to The Wizard of Oz, drawn from Gregory Maguire’s novel, had been in development for quite some time. On December 13, Chu attended a screening of Wicked at Hollywood’s Linwood Dunn Theater together with leads Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as well as producer Marc Platt.

In 2024, when Amanda Seyfried sang the Wicked song Popular in the movie adaptation of the musical, it sparked internet excitement. A viral video led people to believe that her performance was actually her audition for the part of Glinda, which ultimately went to Ariana Grande.

Cindy Crawford shared insights into how she spends Christmas. The notable figure disclosed that she doesn’t focus on the specific day but rather enjoys the holiday season when her children are present, and the whole family can gather together.

Actor Stephen Amell, best known for his role on Suits: L.A., shared insights about Harvey Specter’s involvement with the upcoming spinoff series. The original Suits star, Gabriel Macht, who portrayed Specter, is slated to reappear in the forthcoming episodes, expected to premiere in the coming year.

Jim Carrey is not completely stepping away from acting yet, but he plans to take extended breaks between roles. Despite mentioning retirement discussions in 2022, the actor is back on the big screen with Sonic the Hedgehog 3. As Carrey stated to Comicbook.com, “It’s hard to be certain about such things.

This year, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson have decided against attending the traditional Royal family Christmas gatherings, due to allegations concerning Prince Andrew’s association with an individual believed to be a Chinese spy known as H6.

It’s expected that “Kraven the Hunter” will mark the end of Sony’s standalone Spider-Man films featuring other characters besides Tom Holland’s Spider-Man. However, this doesn’t mean Sony is finished producing Marvel movies altogether. According to recent reports, Sony intends to continue creating big-screen superhero flicks. The challenges faced in their cinematic universe so far might have been due to the conscious decision not to include Tom Holland’s Peter Parker, indicating a potential shift in strategy for future projects.

Florence Pugh, who’s been part of Hollywood since her youth, understands how challenging it can be for young females in the industry. In a conversation with The Sunday Times, this Oscar-nominated actress pondered over the pressures and assumptions faced by actresses, particularly those who are still growing up.