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Today in the World Countries
- Independence Day is being celebrated in Lebanon
- People born on this day are Sagittarius as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
On this day in 2023
- MOVIES: R
- Maestro is released. Netflix's drama traces the complex love story of composer Leonard Bernstein (Bradley Cooper) and Felicia Montealegre (Carey Mulligan), from the time they met in 1946 at a party and continuing through two engagements, a 25-year marriage, and three children.
On this day in 2022
- DEATHS
- Greg Bear, American sci-fi author (Eon, Eternity), who died following surgery at 71.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- Blood Relatives is released. Francis (Noah Segan), a 115-year-old Yiddish vampire, still looks 35. He’s been roaming American backroads in his beat-up muscle car for decades, keeping to himself, and liking it that way. One day, a teenage kid, Jane (Victoria Moroles), shows up. She says she’s his daughter, and she’s got the fangs to prove it. They go on the road, deciding whether to sink their teeth into family life.
- TV SERIES
- Welcome to Chippendales: Season 1 is released. The limited darkly comedic crime drama series created by Robert Siegel chronicles how Indian immigrant Somen "Steve"Banerjee (Kumail Nanjiani) created The Chippendales and the dangerous actions he took against potential competitors.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 5
- Ship of Fools for PlayStation 5 is released. Ship of Fools is a seafaring roguelite co-op game where you play the Fools, the only creatures fool enough to brave the sea. The Great Lighthouse that once protected the Archipelago is broken and a storm of malice and corruption is coming. Together, you and your ship mate will jump aboard The Stormstrider and make your voyage across the sea.Man the cannons, ready your sails and protect your ship from sea monsters over multiple runs. It's up to you to defend your home from the almighty Aquapocalypse.
- Evil West for PlayStation 5 is released. A dark menace consumes the Old West. In solo or coop, fight with style in visceral, explosive combat against bloodthirsty monstrosities. Eradicate the vampiric hordes with your lightning-fueled gauntlet and become a Wild West Superhero.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Just Dance 2023 Edition for Switch is released. Welcome to a new era of dance with Just Dance® 2023 Edition! Now with online multiplayer, personalization,3D immersive worlds, and new songs and modes year-round, you can experience a never-ending dance party all year long!• Online Multiplayer: Play Just Dance with whoever you want, wherever they are, with this brand-new feature! Invite up to five players to dance with and find out who has the best moves.• New User Interface: Spend more time dancing and less time searching thanks to a new, more modern, and intuitive user interface. Everything is one click away: playlists, game modes and songs!• Personalized Experiences: Unlock custom-made sessions and songs tailored to your preferences and playing habits. Plus, Just Dance will keep track of your progress and scores, so you can show off your dancing skills!Just Dance 2023 is your on-demand dancing platform!
- GAMING: XBOX SERIES X
- Gungrave G.O.R.E for Xbox Series X is released. In Gungrave G.O.R.E, play the gun-wielding badass anti-hero of your dreams as you mow down tons of enemies in a gory ballet of bullets and experience a story of vengeance, love and loyalty, all in a beautiful third-person action shooter, combining the best that Eastern and Western game design have to offer.As the titular Gunslinger of Resurrection, you become the badass anti-hero of your dreams, an ultimate killing machine, brutalising your foes without mercy. Taking cover and retreating is not an option for Grave, he only ever goes full steam ahead, preferably right through his enemies.Stylish third-person shooting meets close-range martial arts, creating seamlessly flowing action as you crush your enemies in a gory ballet of bullets. Utilise your unlimited ammo Cerberus pistols and your transformable EVO-coffin to unleash devastating combos in pursuit of maximum damage and style.
- POLITICS
- An out-of-control rebellion by terrorist groups in West Africa’s Sahel area is threatening the entire region, warns Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo at a security conference in Accra.
- UK's King Charles hosts his first state visit - welcoming South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at Buckingham Palace.
- SEPERATIONS
- " Hot in Cleveland" actress Valerie Bertinelli (62) divorces financial planner Tom Vitale due to irreconcilable differences after 11 years of marriage.
On this day in 2021
- DEATHS
- Sylvia Weinstock, Chef.
- GAMING: XBOX SERIES X
- Farming Simulator 22 for Xbox Series X is released. Cultivated to be bigger and better the ultimate and multimillion selling farming simulation returns this November! Farming Simulator 22 offers more depth and the highest extent of player freedom in the history of the series. With more than 400 machines and tools from over 100 authentic agricultural brands, players can look forward to an improved and realistic as ever simulation. Suited for all ages, players dive into even more diverse agriculture, animal husbandry and forestry. Two new maps inspired by US and EU regions plus an updated alpine Erlengrat map emphasize different kinds of farming operations, including three new crops. The addition of seasonal cycles adds new challenges throughout the year, and enhances the atmosphere many times over. Players can now start various production chains to further extend their income whether they produce bread, oil, juice or more. To allow more individualization of farms and characters, the vastly improved customization tools add plentiful new possibilities. Based on the GIANTS Engine 9, Farming Simulator 22 also features many technical improvements such as more realistic AI behavior, richer worlds and a significant performance boost on all systems.
- SPORTS
- Doug Jones, American baseball relief pitcher (5 x MLB All Star; Milwaukee Brewers, Cleveland Indians, Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies), who died from COVID-19 pandemic at 64.
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- G20 virtual two-day summit ends with pledge to ensure affordable access to vaccines for all.
- 48th American Music Awards: Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, The Weeknd & Bad Bunny win.
- DEATHS
- Ray Prosser, Welsh rugby union prop (22 caps Wales,1 British & Irish Lions; Pontypool) and coach (Pontypool RFC 1969-87), who died at 93.
- Maurice Setters, English soccer wing half (West Bromwich Albion, Manchester United, Stoke City) and manager (Doncaster Rovers), who died from Alzheimer's disease at 83.
- Doris de Agostini-Rossetti, Swiss alpine skier (Downhill World Cup 1982/1983), who died at 62.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- Dolly Parton’s Christmas On the Square is released. A rich and nasty woman, Regina Fuller (Christine Baranski), returns to her small hometown after her father’s death to evict everyone and sell the land to a mall developer - right before Christmas. However, after listening to stories of the local townsfolk, reconnecting with an old love, and accepting the guidance of an actual angel, Regina starts to have a change of heart. This is the story about family, love, and how a small town’s Christmas spirit can warm even the coldest of hearts. [Netflix]
- MOVIES: TVMA
- Belushi is released. Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi's death, director R.J. Cutler's documentary examines the too-short life of once-in-a-generation talent who captured the hearts and funny bones of devoted audiences.
- POLITICS
- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed gives Tigrayan forces 72 hours to surrender before the military begins offensive on regional capital of Mekelle.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- Pollstar published their list of the top touring artists of the 2010s in North America. U2 came in first with a gross of $1,038,104,132, followed by The The Rolling Stones ($929,196,083), Ed Sheeran ($922,361,663), Taylor Swift ($899,627,048) and Bon Jovi ($868,715,392)..
- Sacha Baron Cohen says if Facebook existed in the 1930s it would have run Hitler's ads on his "solution to the Jewish problem", in speech to Anti-Defamation League summit.
- DEATHS
- Stephen Cleobury, British organist and music director (King's College - Cambridge,1982-2019), who died of cancer at 70.
- Gugu Liberato, TV Show Host.
- Antonio Augusto De Moraes Liberato, TV Show Host.
- Cecilia Seghizzi, Italian composer, who died at 111.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- Citizen K is released. Citizen K is an intimate yet sweeping look at post-Soviet Russia from the perspective of the enigmatic Mikhail Khodorkovsky, a former oligarch turned political dissident. Benefitting from the chaos that followed the dissolution of the U.S.S.R., Khodorkovsky was able to amass a fortune in financing and oil production and became the richest man in Russia. However, when he accused the new Putin regime of corruption, Khodorkovsky was arrested, his assets seized and following a series of show trials, sentenced to more than ten years in prison. Today, as an exile living in London, he continues to speak out against Putin’s two-decade stranglehold on power. Expertly researched and photographed, Gibney uses Khodorkovsky’s story to explore the complex interplay between oligarchy and government and its destructive effect on democracy in Russia and beyond.
- Shooting the Mafia is released. Sicilian photographer Letizia Battaglia began a lifelong battle with the Mafia when she first dared to point her camera at a brutally slain victim. A woman whose passions led her to abandon traditional family life and become a photojournalist in the 1970s—the first female photographer to be employed by an Italian daily newspaper—Battaglia found herself on the front lines during one of the bloodiest chapters in Italy’s recent history. She fearlessly and artfully captured everyday Sicilian life—from weddings and funerals to the grisly murders of ordinary citizens—to tell the narrative of how the community she loved in her native Palermo was forced into silence by the Cosa Nostra. Weaving together Battaglia’s striking black-and-white photographs, rare archival footage, classic Italian films, and the now 84-year-old’s own memories, Shooting the Mafia paints a portrait of a remarkable woman whose bravery and defiance helped expose the Mafia’s brutal crimes. [Cohen Media Group]
- When Lambs Become Lions is released. In the Kenyan bush, a small-time ivory dealer fights to stay on top while forces mobilize to destroy his trade. When he turns to his younger cousin, a conflicted wildlife ranger who hasn't been paid in months, they both see a possible lifeline.
- MOVIES: PG
- A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is released. Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer (Matthew Rhys) is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about empathy, kindness, and decency from America's most beloved neighbor.
- Frozen II is released. Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Olaf go far into the forest to learn the truth about an ancient mystery of their kingdom.
- MOVIES: PG13
- Dark Waters is released. Inspired by a shocking true story, a tenacious attorney (Mark Ruffalo) uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths due to one of the world's largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything – his future, his family, and his own life - to expose the truth.
- MOVIES: R
- 21 Bridges is released. An embattled NYPD detective (Chadwick Boseman) is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy. As the night unfolds, lines become blurred on who he is pursuing, and who is in pursuit of him. When the search intensifies, extreme measures are taken to prevent the killers from escaping Manhattan as the authorities close all 21 Bridges to prevent any entry or exit from the iconic island.
- Hala is released. Seventeen-year-old Pakistani American teenager Hala (Geraldine Viswanathan) struggles to balance desire with her familial, cultural and religious obligations. As she comes into her own, she grapples with a secret that threatens to unravel her family.
- MOVIES: TVMA
- The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open is released. Two Indigenous women living very different lives are briefly brought together by desperate circumstances.
- ALBUMS
- Thanks for the Dance was released by Leonard Cohen. The posthumous release features music from the singer-songwriter's final session was produced by his son, Adam Cohen and features contributions from such artists as Beck, Leslie Feist, Daniel Lanois, Javier Mas, Richard Reed Perry, and Jennifer Warnes.
- Shlon was released by Omar Souleyman. The latest release for the Syrian dabke artist features contributions from Hasan Alo, Moussa Al Mardood and Azad Salih.
- Reflections was released by Hannah Diamond. The debut full-length release for the member of the PC Music collective was produced by A. G. Cook.
- Hyperspace was released by Beck. The 14th full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Paul Epworth, Sky Ferreira, Terrell Hines, Greg Kurstin, Chris Martin, and Pharrell Williams.
- Girl was released by Girl Ray. The second full-length release for the British indie-pop trio was produced by Ash Workman.
- Losst and Founnd was released by Harry Nilsson. The posthumous release produced by Mark Hudson features contributions from Jim Keltner, Van Dyke Parks, Jimmy Webb, and Harry’s son, Kiefo Nilsson.
- Cotillions was released by William Patrick Corgan. The second full-length solo release for The Smashing Pumpkins lead singer under his full name was recorded in Chicago and Nashville.
- Everyday Life was released by Coldplay. The eighth full-length studio release for the British alternative rock band is a double album and was produced by Rik Simpson.
- GAMING: PC
- Espire 1: VR Operative for PC is released. The definitive VR stealth experience, Espire 1: VR Operative drafts players as drone operators of the future. Players become “Espire Agents” and use cutting edge Virtual Reality hardware to remote-operate the Espire model 1 from the safety of their “Control Theatre.”
- RUNE II: Decapitation Edition for PC is released. RISE WARRIOR! Ragnarok, the end of days, is upon you. Heed the call of the gods as it’s the only chance to save mankind from the trickster Loki. Slay rival Viking clans, brutally dismember enemies and pillage your way through Midgard to become the God-Slayer.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts for PlayStation 4 is released. Fulfill contracts that offer clear objectives with a fixed monetary reward and options to complete bonus challenges for payouts. With hundreds of ways to take down a wide range of targets, Contracts offers precise, strategic sniping gameplay at its absolute best. Play as a paid assassin; a hit man for hire, and beware of rival snipers who won’t hesitate to disrupt your best-laid plans. Open-ended contracts, bounties and challenges deliver strong replayability options to eliminate targets and collect cash to redeem for upgrades. An all-new Dynamic Reticle System offers the most realistic and intense sniping experience. Upgradeable AR Mask with the ability to scan the environment and highlight weakness or objects of interest. An arsenal of new gadgets to play with including drones, remote sniper turrets and gas grenades. Show off your stealth skills, execute silent takedowns and be rewarded for a strategic play style. Battle the brutal wilderness of Siberia and fight to survive the intensity of snow-covered mountains, lush forests and secret bases hidden deep in the mountainside.
- Lost Ember for PlayStation 4 is released. A beautiful world holds the secrets of its past for you and your companion to uncover. Play any animal you meet to see the world from new perspectives and chase your destiny in the exploration adventure Lost Ember.
- GAMING: XBOX ONE
- Narcos: Rise of the Cartels for Xbox One is released. Welcome to Colombia,1980's -- the fires of El Patron's empire have been lit, its influence spanning borders, and expansion unabated. Influence and corruption is rife; cops, guards, politicians and those in between are falling into the pocket of the Medellín Cartel, and after years of production, America is finally taking notice.Narcos: Rise of the Cartels tells the story of the hit Netflix TV series, of the rise and fall of El Patron. Choose your side and ally with the DEA or conversely side with the Narcos. Explore recognisable locations from the show and take a role in pivotal world-altering events and battles that will define and shift the war on drugs.Form your team from a variety of class-specific roles, join leading characters, upgrade your skills and take part in brutal turn-based combat, where your actions will have consequence. Plata o Plomo?
- Sid Meier's Civilization VI for Xbox One is released. Civilization VI offers new ways to interact with your world, expand your empire across the map, advance your culture, and compete against historys greatest leaders to build a civilization that will stand the test of time.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- Leaning Tower of Pisa's tilt reduced by 4 cm in 20 year project to stabilise it.
- BIRTHS
- Levy Nestor, YouTube Star, born in United States.
- Balcom Nestor, YouTube Star, born in United States.
- DEATHS
- Carrie Saxon Perry,1st African-American mayor of a major US city (Hartford), who died at 87.
- Imrat Khan, Indian sitar and surbahar player and composer, who died of a stroke at 83.
- Richard Philippe, Race Car Driver.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Nidhogg 2 for Switch is released. Return of the Wurm. The next installment of the epic award-winning dueling tug-of-war is here. Stab, shoot, slice, or stomp your opponent to gain control of the screen, then book it to your side of the arena. Before long, a new opponent will appear in your way. If they kill you, they get control. Get all the way to your end of the arena to win--and be devoured by the Nidhogg. Enjoy new monstrous visuals by artist Toby Dixon and bangin beats from Mux Mool, Daedelus, Doseone, and more.
On this day in 2017
- EVENTS
- Ratko Mladic the "Butcher of Bosnia" is convicted of genocide and other atrocities during the Bosnian war and jailed for life in The Hague.
- Vanellope Wilkins, born with her heart outside her body, is first UK baby to survive birth and operations to reinsert her heart.
- Uber admits hackers stole personal information affecting 57 million people worldwide and paid $100,00 to keep quiet.
- DEATHS
- John Hendricks, American lyricist and singer (Lambert, Hendricks & Ross), who died at 96.
- Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Russian operatic baritone, who died of brain cancer at 55.
- MOVIES: PG
- Coco is released. Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colourful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector (Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.
- The Man Who Invented Christmas is released. The Man Who Invented Christmas tells of the magical journey that led to the creation of Ebenezer Scrooge (Christopher Plummer), Tiny Tim and other classic characters from A Christmas Carol. The film shows how Charles Dickens (Dan Stevens) mixed real life inspirations with his vivid imagination to conjure up unforgettable characters and a timeless tale, forever changing the holiday season into the celebration we know today.
- MOVIES: PG13
- Darkest Hour is released. During the early days of World War II, with the fall of France imminent, Britain faces its darkest hour as the threat of invasion looms. As the seemingly unstoppable Nazi forces advance, and with the Allied army cornered on the beaches of Dunkirk, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the leadership of the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (Gary Oldman). While maneuvering his political rivals, he must confront the ultimate choice: negotiate with Hitler and save the British people at a terrible cost or rally the nation and fight on against incredible odds.
- TV SERIES
- Godless: Season 1 is released. The seven-part limited series created by Scott Frank focuses on Roy Goode (Jack O’Connell), who hides out in the house of a widow named Alice Fletcher (Michelle Dockery) in the women-dominated mining town of La Belle, New Mexico after betraying his mentor, the criminal outlaw Frank Griffin (Jeff Daniels), who is hot on heels for vengence.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Portal Knights for Switch is released. Leave the familiar world behind and step into the fantastic unknown with Portal Knights, a cooperative 3D sandbox action-RPG. Level up your character and craft powerful gear to defeat your enemies in real-time tactical combat. Explore dozens of randomly-generated islands and restore peace to a world torn apart by The Fracture.
- POLITICS
- Californian man Craig Coley pardoned for a double murder after serving 39 years by Governor Jerry Brown. Longest prison term to be overturned in the state..
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- 'Vegas Golden Knights'is revealed as the Las Vegas NHL expansion team's name.
- The Hendersonville, Tennessee property where Johnny Cash and his wife June Carter Cash lived for most of their thirty five years of marriage was put up for sale by the current owner. The house was destroyed in a fire in 2007, but a one-bedroom apartment building, a tennis court, a swimming pool and a covered boat dock remained standing. The couple made their home there until their deaths in 2003..
- DEATHS
- Ergi Dini, World Music Singer.
- Moeenuddin Ahmad Qureshi, Politician.
- GAMING: 3DS
- Dragon Ball: Fusions for 3DS is released. Dragon Ball Fusions is the latest Dragon Ball experience for Nintendo 3DS! Its an RPG action game that combines fighting, customization, and collecting elements to bring Dragon Ball to the next level. It features a huge character roster from Dragon Ball all the way to Dragon Ball Super.
- GAMING: PC
- Batman: The Telltale Series - Episode 4: Guardian of Gotham for PC is released. Enter the fractured psyche of Bruce Wayne and discover the powerful and far-reaching consequences of your choices as the Dark Knight. The fate of Bruce Wayne, his dark persona, Batman, and Gotham hang in the balance.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Amnesia Collection for PlayStation 4 is released. Immerse yourself in three living nightmares that promise to chill you to the core. The collection contains three Amnesia titles: The Dark Descent, A Machine For Pigs, and Justine.
- GAMING: XBOX ONE
- Darksiders: Warmastered Edition for Xbox One is released. Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely hearkening the end of the world, War — the first Horseman of the Apocalypse — stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly hosts and laid claim to the Earth.
- POLITICS
- US President Barack Obama posthumously awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to pioneering computer scientist and Navy Admiral Grace Hopper.
On this day in 2015
- EVENTS
- Kyle Busch driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, wins Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Florida to claim his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
- Serbian tennis star Novak Ðokovic makes it 4 straight season-ending ATP World Tour Finals tennis titles beating Roger Federer 6-3,6-4 in the final in London, England.
- In Argentine elections Mauricio Macri (PRO) wins a narrow election victory over his left-wing opponent.
- TV SERIES
- Saints & Strangers is released. The two-part miniseries about the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims led by William Bradford (Vincent Kartheiser) and the Native Americans led by Massasoit (Raoul Trujillo) with English-speaking Squanto (Kalani Queypo) acting as an ambassador.
- POLITICS
- Kim Young-sam, politician and activist - President of South Korea (1993-98), who died at 87.
On this day in 2014
- EVENTS
- Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona sets a new goal scoring record in La Liga of 253 goals.
- Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old boy, is shot dead by police in Cleveland, after brandishing what turned out to be a fake gun in a playground.
- DEATHS
- Alvin Brehm, American musician and composer, who died at 89.
On this day in 2013
- EVENTS
- Norwegian, Magnus Carlsen defeats Viswanathan Anand to win the 2013 World Chess Championship.
- BIRTHS
- Dion Tam, Family Member, born in Hong Kong, China.
- Dulcie Dornan, Family Member, born in Canada.
- DEATHS
- Reg Simpson, English cricket batsman (27 Tests,4 x 100, HS 156no; Nottinghamshire CCC), who died at 93.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- Weekend of a Champion is released. In 1971, Motor Racing fan Roman Polanski spent a weekend with world champion driver Jackie Stewart as he attempted to win the Monaco Grand Prix.
- Everyday is released. Everyday tells the story of four children separated from their father, and a wife separated from her husband. While the father serves a five-year prison sentence, the mother raises their four children on her own. Filmed over a period of five years, Everyday uses the repetitions and rhythms of everyday life to explore how a family can survive a prolonged period apart. The film unfolds in a series of visits: first the family visiting the father in prison, later the father visiting the family at home. With each visit the distance between the children and their father becomes harder to bridge. Focusing on the small subtle changes as people grow up and grow old whilst being apart, Everyday is a story of survival and love, a celebration of the small pleasures of everyday life. [IFC Films]
- Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy? is released. From Michel Gondry, the innovative director of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and The Science of Sleep, comes this unique animated documentary on the life of controversial MIT professor, philosopher, linguist, anti-war activist and political firebrand Noam Chomsky. Through complex, lively conversations with Chomsky and brilliant illustrations by Gondry himself, the film reveals the life and work of the father of modern linguistics while also exploring his theories on the emergence of language. The result is not only a dazzling, vital portrait of one of the foremost thinkers of modern times, but also a beautifully animated work of art. [IFC Films]
- MOVIES: PG
- The Christmas Candle is released. Deep in the heart of the English countryside lies the enchanting village of Gladbury. Legend has it that every 25 years an angel visits the village candlemaker and touches a single candle. Whoever lights this candle receives a miracle on Christmas Eve. But in 1890, at the dawn of the electric age, this centuries old legend may come to an end. When David Richmond (Hans Matheson), a progressive young minister, arrives in Gladbury, the villagers discover a new formula for miracles: good deeds and acts of kindness. While David's quest to modernize Gladbury sets him at odds with the old world candlemaker, he finds an unlikely ally in the lovely skeptic, Emily Barstow (Samantha Barks). Now, the fiery candlemaker must fight to preserve the legacy of the Christmas Candle. But when the candle goes missing, the miraculous and human collide in the most astonishing Christmas the village of Gladbury has ever seen.
- MOVIES: PG13
- The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is released. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire begins as Katniss Everdeen returns home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a Victor's Tour of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell), a competition that could change Panem forever. [Lionsgate]
- Delivery Man is released. An affable underachiever finds out he's fathered 533 children through anonymous donations to a fertility clinic 20 years ago. Now he must decide whether or not to come forward when 142 of them file a lawsuit to reveal his identity.
- MOVIES: R
- Bettie Page Reveals All is released. The world's greatest pinup model and cult icon, Bettie Page, recounts the true story of how her free expression overcame government witch-hunts to help launch America's sexual revolution.
- Philomena is released. A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman's search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent.
- Narco Cultura is released. To a growing number of Mexicans and Latinos in the Americas, narco traffickers have become iconic outlaws and the new models of fame and success. They represent a pathway out of the ghetto - a new form of the American Dream, fueled by the war on drugs. Narco Cultura looks at this explosive phenomenon from within; cycles of addiction to money, drugs and violence that are rapidly gaining strength on both sides of the US/Mexican border.
- GAMING: 3DS
- Mario Party: Island Tour for 3DS is released. The game features seven different game boards, each with its own set of rules. The game offers 81 new mini-games that test speed, concentration and luck. In addition to the board game elements, players are be able to play mini-games exclusively or try their hands at a 30-floor tower climb, AR Card games and StreetPass battles.
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds for 3DS is released. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is a new game with a new storyline set in world of the Super NES classic The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION VITA
- Tearaway for PlayStation Vita is released. Adventure through a vibrant papery world with your new friend Iota, a plucky messenger with a unique message to deliver-to you.This paper world is small enough to hold in your own two hands, allowing you to reach into the game with your god-like powers and help Iota complete this very special delivery.
- GAMING: WII U
- Super Mario 3D World for Wii U is released. Work together with your friends or compete for the crown in the first multiplayer 3D Mario game for the Wii U console. In the Super Mario 3D World game, players can choose to play as Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach or Toad.
- GAMING: XBOX ONE
- Ryse: Son of Rome for Xbox One is released. Ryse: Son of Rome plunges you into the chaos and depravity of the late Roman Empire. The game tells the story of Marius Titus who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarians. Seeking revenge, Marius must embark on a perilous journey of revenge, betrayal, and divine intervention. He joins the Roman army in Britannia and quickly rises through the ranks to become a General. As his war against the barbarians escalates, his quest unravels: to find his vengeance, he has to return to Rome. As Marius, you’ll engage in brutal combat and lead your forces into massive battles to save Rome from threats to its very existence.
- Zoo Tycoon for Xbox One is released. Let your imagination go bananas with Zoo Tycoon. Build your dream zoo alone or with up to 4 of your friends on Xbox LIVE, choosing from over 100 visually stunning animals and a large, detailed selection of environments. Become a member of the community by uploading your creation to the cloud and working together with other Tycoons to care for and share your animals. With intuitive, easy-to-use controls and Kinect-enabled features that allow your animals to recognize your voice and react to your movements, this zoo simulation will charm animal lovers of all ages.
- LocoCycle for Xbox One is released. Presenting I.R.I.S. 2-time Valedictorian of the illustrious Big Arms Academy's School of Assassination. Proficient in over forty forms of unarmed combat, earning Sensei status in Jiu-jitsu, Akido, Krav Maga, and Jeet June Do. Equally deadly with blades, handguns, and the latest nuclear technology.
- Need for Speed: Rivals for Xbox One is released. Need for Speed Rivals inserts gamers behind the wheel of both sides of the thin blue line, daring them to cross that line as either a cop or racer in order to gain any advantage in the street’s ultimate rivalry. Players decide between two distinct career experiences, each with its own set of high-stakes challenges, rewards, pursuit tech and cars. The intensity of the action is enhanced as a result of AllDrive, a feature that destroys the line between single player, co-op and multiplayer. Through AllDrive, friends are connected to one racing world where their races and chases can collide at any time.
- Powerstar Golf for Xbox One is released. Tee up for fun with Powerstar Golf for Xbox One. Whether you’re playing a round to unwind and admire the amazing vistas or a pro trying to climb the leaderboards for bragging rights, it’s time to load up the cart and aim for the green.
- Forza Motorsport 5 for Xbox One is released. By learning how you and your compatriots drive, the utility of the cloud delivers real human behavior. Drivatar technology creates an evolving network of opponents who are consistently ready to take up the wheel. Real tendencies, real mistakes, real victories. Truly feel what it is like to own the world’s most exotic cars in an experience that brings you very close to the history, craftsmanship and potential of every car in the game.
- Killer Instinct for Xbox One is released. The iconic fighting game franchise is back with upgraded visuals, over-the-top action, a wild cast of combatants, rocking reactive music, and C-C-C-Combo Breakers. Choose from a diverse set of characters, each with fluid animations, unique combat tactics, and flashy special attacks. Utilize an open-ended combo system to rack up massive combos as your opponent looks for openings to break your flow and turn the tides of battle. Go online and test yourself against players from all over the world, or bone up on your combat skills in detailed tutorials.
- Crimson Dragon for Xbox One is released. Many generations have passed since the human colonists of Planet Draco lost contact with Earth, and they have reached a fragile truce with the native dragons. Now they face the return of an old threat, a colossal destroyer known as the White Phantom. In Crimson Dragon, use Kinect to control your dragon and repel the violent enemy life forms. Teach your dragon new skills, and train it to become strong enough to face combat in harder missions. Bring your trained dragon online to take on missions in co-op.
- Dead Rising 3 for Xbox One is released. Available only on Xbox One, Dead Rising 3 is set ten years following the events of Fortune City in Dead Rising 2. Players are introduced to Nick Ramos, a young mechanic with a bizarre tattoo and an mysterious past, who has to find a way to escape a city full of zombies before a coming military strike wipes the city of Los Perdidos, California, and everyone in it, off the face of the Earth. Nick cannot do it on his own – he must hook up with other survivors to stay alive. They've got to fight their way out before it’s too late.