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Last week, Netflix announced it was buying Warner Bros., but the deal still needs to go through a lengthy review process – likely taking a year or more. This reminds many of the complicated and drawn-out process Microsoft faced when it acquired Activision Blizzard, dealing with numerous companies and government agencies along the way. Then, just yesterday, Paramount Skydance entered the bidding war, announcing their offer for Warner Bros. is better than Netflix’s.

Bugonia is a remake of the 2003 South Korean film, Save the Green Planet. It centers on two cousins who believe the CEO of a major company is an alien planning to destroy the world. They kidnap her and hold her captive, leading to a tense and unpredictable showdown filled with interrogation and increasingly bizarre events. Though not a major commercial success, Bugonia was well-received by both critics and viewers, who praised the actors and the film’s surprising twists and turns.

These special Mega Stones aren’t found anywhere else in the game, so you’ll need to compete in Ranked Battles to get them. Sceptilite will be available in Season 5, Swampertite in Season 6, and Blazikenite in Season 7.

Following the first film, Wicked: For Good finishes the story of the witches of Oz. Elphaba and Glinda have grown distant and now live very different lives. Elphaba is in hiding, wrongly branded as the Wicked Witch of the West, but she’s still determined to reveal the truth about the Wizard of Oz. Glinda, meanwhile, is a celebrated figure, enjoying her popularity. Ultimately, the two witches must come together, resolve their conflicts, and work together to save Oz.

Despite being released earlier this year, the movie Tron: Ares wasn’t a commercial success, earning just $142 million globally and receiving mixed reviews from critics. While audiences have been more positive, the film didn’t reach the popularity of the original Tron or Tron: Legacy. However, many appreciate its ambition in expanding the franchise’s ideas and its powerful soundtrack by Nine Inch Nails. Tron: Ares differs from previous films by exploring what happens when the digital world of the Grid begins to merge with our own. The story focuses on Ares, an advanced AI program, and depicts the initial encounter between humans and digital artificial intelligence.

The Goomba is a popular choice among our Club Mocchi-Mocchi plushies, but we have many other options! Amazon recently restocked several 15-inch Super Mario characters, including Shy Guy, Thwomp, and the Blue Shell. We also have smaller, 6-inch plushes like the Mario Kart Banana and Red Shell. You can find all the Super Mario Club Mocchi-Mocchi plushes here, and don’t forget to check out the new Metroid Prime and Kirby plushies, which come in both 15- and 6-inch sizes.

A recent screenshot suggests Ubisoft is being creative with the title of the upcoming Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag remake. It seems they’re calling it “Resynced,” likely a nod to the Animus – the in-game VR device that lets players experience their ancestors’ memories through DNA. It’s worth noting that the lines between “remaster” and “remake” have become blurred with recent game re-releases, so we’ll probably need an official announcement to know exactly what to expect. However, the game has been given an 18 rating by PEGI, meaning it’s intended for mature players – the same rating as the original game.

During a recent Netflix discussion about a possible purchase of Warner Bros., co-CEO Gregory K. Peters mentioned interest in using Warner Bros.’ video game franchises. However, he clarified that these games aren’t a primary focus right now, and Netflix might revisit the terms of the deal and its financial assessment later on.

This Charizard is much bigger and stronger than most, currently at level 36. It also knows Solar Beam, a powerful move Charizard usually can’t learn without a special item. Having this Charizard on your team will be a big advantage when battling the tough, high-level Pokemon found in Hyperspace Lumiose.

On December 9th, pictures started appearing on X (formerly Twitter) of a woman wearing a wedding dress and posing with a large cardboard cutout of the video game character Kazuma Kiryu.