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Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, has been chosen as a symbol for the Chinese New Year. According to CNN, the connection is based on the Mandarin transliteration of “Malfoy,” which is “Ma Er Fu.” The first character, “Ma,” means “horse,” and the third character signifies “good fortune.” This makes the name sound like “horses bringing good luck,” and China has embraced this meaning for their New Year celebrations.

Both Xbox and PlayStation are poised to have an exceptionally strong year for gaming. Xbox is releasing titles like Fable, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Gears of War: E-Day, while PlayStation is launching Marvel’s Wolverine, Marathon, and Saros. However, Nintendo’s lineup for 2026 appears weaker. While Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is their biggest release, and the series is popular, it’s not enough to compete, especially with supporting games like Mario Tennis Fever and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. Nintendo needs a major blockbuster game to stay competitive with its rivals, or it risks falling behind.

The Pokemon Center was the first to offer pre-orders for Pokemon Pokopia, and I think their bonus gift is still the most appealing. Now, you can also pre-order Pokopia from Amazon and Best Buy, and each store has its own special bonus. If you’re deciding whether to pre-order the new Pokemon game, I’ll explain all the bonus options available.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix has confirmed a sequel is moving forward, but with a change in directors. Xavier Gens, who directed the first film, won’t be back. Instead, Alexandre Aja – known for horror movies like High Tension, the remake of The Hills Have Eyes, and Piranha 3D and Crawl – will take the helm. His experience with creature features makes him a great choice for Under Paris 2. While Gens wrote the original, it’s currently unknown who will write the sequel.

Netflix announced this week that it will stop supporting PlayStation 3 consoles on March 2nd. After the end of February, PS3 users will no longer be able to stream movies, TV shows, or podcasts through the Netflix app. While not unexpected – Sony stopped making the PS3 in 2016 – this means PlayStation users who still rely on their PS3 for Netflix will need to find a new way to watch soon.

The original release of Final Fantasy XIV in 2010 was a major disappointment for fans. After five years of development, the game received harsh criticism for its confusing interface, weak gameplay, and feeling unfinished. The negative reaction forced Square Enix to overhaul the entire project. They replaced the development team and spent three years completely rebuilding the game, resulting in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, which is now considered one of the best titles in the Final Fantasy series.

David Chase’s The Sopranos was a groundbreaking HBO series that moved beyond typical premium cable and became a major part of popular culture (unlike shows like Oz, which remained popular with a smaller, dedicated audience). The show truly found its footing and connected with a wide audience on February 7, 1999, with the episode titled “College”.

Daeron’s own foolish actions caused Egg to run off, but he can’t tell his father, Maekar, the truth. Instead, he claims Ser Duncan, a wandering knight, kidnapped Egg, supporting Aerion’s accusations and leading to the upcoming trial by combat. Daeron also repeats a strange claim he made to Dunk: he had a dream about him, a dream he believes foretells death… but for a dragon, not for Ser Duncan himself.

The most recent episode featured a turning point for Yuji, and finally introduced the long-awaited third-year sorcerer, Hakari, to the fight. With all the setup complete, the story is now shifting its focus to the intense and deadly Culling Game. The episode also gave us a first look at a brand-new character who seems perfectly suited for the challenges ahead. This character’s powerful drive has quickly established him as the arc’s main antagonist, and fans are eager to see the extent of his abilities.

When Warner Bros. announced The LEGO Movie, many people doubted it would succeed. LEGO bricks are known for inspiring imagination – kids build whatever they dream up – so a fixed storyline seemed to go against the brand’s spirit. However, when the movie came out on February 7, 2014, it was a huge hit with both critics and audiences, earning over $470 million worldwide. Its success came from a clever, self-aware story and a groundbreaking animation style that brought the unique look of LEGOs to life.