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Legion M, a fan-owned, crowdfunded production company, announced this Friday (23) the launch of a new investment fund. With this initiative, the Brazilian and global public gains the direct power to choose and finance the distribution of independent films that shine at festivals like Sundance but often fail to reach theaters. The action begins in January 2026, with the company’s team at the festival in Park City, USA, seeking promising titles. This move is relevant because it democratizes access to the film market, allowing audiences to decide which stories deserve to be seen by the wider public.

The operation of the Legion M Film Fund is straightforward: investors contribute capital specifically to the marketing and distribution costs of an already completed film with positive festival buzz. This way, the risk is considered lower since the project has passed the scrutiny of specialized critics. As a result, the company promises a 15% return on investment within the first 12 to 18 months after release. The model has already been tested with the comedy “Fackham Hall,” which raised about R$ 15 million (US$ 3 million) at the global box office last year.

## Low-Risk Strategy and Reinvestment

Legion M’s founders describe the strategy as “last in, first out,” focused on consistent returns rather than high-risk bets. “Not every investment needs to be a home run,” explained Paul Scanlan, the company’s CEO. “With the Legion M Film Fund, we aim to string together singles and doubles that lead to big wins over time,” he added, using a baseball analogy. Furthermore, the capital returned from one project can be automatically reinvested in future films, creating a continuous funding cycle. However, investors also have the option to withdraw their profits.

For Jeff Annison, President of Legion M, the fund is a win for everyone. “It creates enormous strategic value by providing funds for marketing, while giving movie lovers a new way to participate in the business,” he stated. The company’s next production, currently in post-production, is the horror film “Fade to Black.” Therefore, this initiative represents another step in the company’s mission to unite fans to transform the entertainment industry, offering a tangible and accessible alternative in the cultural investment market.

Riot Games announced this Friday (23rd) the new cosmetic items for the **Lunar Festival 2026** in **Teamfight Tactics**. The event, celebrating the Year of the Horse, arrives in the autobattler with an exclusive battle pass, thematic arenas, and new legendary skins for champions like Irelia and Riven. Scheduled to begin with patch 16.3, which should arrive soon, the festival promises to bring brand-new visual content for Brazilian players looking to customize their matches in the Convergence.

The main content will be distributed through the **Lunar Festival Pass**, which will cost 575 RP (Riot Points). This pass, however, will have a shorter duration compared to regular passes, as it will only be active during the limited-time event. Therefore, players will need to complete specific missions and accumulate EXP independently to unlock all rewards, which range from emblems to the exclusive mount Radiant Equinox Steed.

The main attraction of this edition is the **Irelia Unbound Mythmaker** skin, which arrives accompanied by a thematic portal and the ‘Vanguard Blade’ boom. Meanwhile, Riven fans will be able to acquire the prestige chibi variant **Prestige Valiant Sword Riven Chibi**, which also comes with a special boom. Furthermore, patch 16.4 will bring the Lee Sin Unbound Divine Fists skin and the Celestial Lantern Summit arena, closing the celebrations with even more visual options for players.

## Update and Bundle Details

Riot Games has split the content release between two main updates. 16.3, which marks the official start of the Lunar Festival, will be responsible for releasing the pass, the Mythic Irelia, and the Prestige Riven Chibi. Update 16.4, scheduled for a few weeks later, will bring Lee Sin Unbound Divine Fists and its corresponding thematic arena. To facilitate acquisition, the developer has also prepared three different item bundles in the store, with varying prices and combinations to suit different player profiles.

The festival represents one of the most anticipated traditions by the TFT community in Brazil, always bringing an aesthetic inspired by Lunar New Year celebrations. With this, Riot Games reinforces its commitment to offering culturally diverse and visually impactful content, keeping players engaged with regular updates. Therefore, fans of the game will have until the end of the event to secure all the exclusive items that will not return to the rotating shop later.

**Teamfight Tactics** (TFT), the autochess mode of **League of Legends**, announced this Friday (23rd) the full details of the **Lunar Revel 2026** event. Riot Games, the game’s developer, revealed a series of new cosmetics, arenas, and a thematic battle pass to celebrate the Year of the Horse. The content will start arriving in the game from patch 16.3, which is scheduled for the coming weeks, marking the annual return of one of the community’s most anticipated celebrations.

The event is relevant because it offers exclusive and limited visual items, as well as new ways to personalize the experience on the board. This way, Brazilian players who invest time or resources will have access to unique rewards. The **Lunar Revel Pass**, for example, will cost 575 Riot Points (RP), the game’s virtual currency. This pass, however, will have a shorter duration than the traditional ones, as it will only be active during the festival period, with its own independent missions and experience.

Among the main highlights announced are the “Mythmaker Irelia Unbound” and “Prestige Chibi Valiant Sword Riven” skins, which arrive with patch 16.3. Additionally, patch 16.4 will bring the long-awaited “God Fist Lee Sin Unbound”. Each skin will come accompanied by items such as thematic portals and visual effects (Booms), creating complete sets for fans to collect. The new “Sky Lantern’s Summit” arena, which celebrates the Year of the Horse, will also be released in update 16.4, completing the event’s visual offerings.

## Pass and Bundle Contents

Those who purchase the Lunar Revel Pass for 575 RP will secure items like Realm Crystals, Treasure Tokens, and the exclusive mount “Radiant Equinox Lightcharger”. Riot Games emphasizes that this mount will not appear in the Rotating Shop later, making it a truly limited reward. To progress in the pass, players will need to accumulate XP by playing matches and completing the event’s specific missions, which promise challenges aligned with the Festival of Beasts theme.

The company has also prepared three different bundles for the release of patch 16.3, offering packages with various cosmetics to please different player profiles. Although the prices in Brazilian Real (BRL) have not been officially disclosed, they will follow the standard conversion of the game’s store. With this, the strategy is to provide options both for those who want specific items and for collectors who wish to acquire everything at once.

The Lunar Revel connects directly to the game’s current mode, “Revival: Festival of Beasts”. Therefore, the new cosmetics and thematic arena immerse players even deeper into this festive and mythological atmosphere. The expectation is that the event will engage the active player base in the first quarter of 2026, keeping TFT fresh and engaging. Thus, Riot Games maintains its annual calendar of robust events, which are a fundamental part of the title’s retention and revenue.

Microsoft announced, this Friday (23rd), the official availability of the Xbox app for all personal computers running Windows 11 on ARM architecture. With this move, the company seeks to further unify the gaming ecosystems between console and PC, offering an integrated experience for Brazilian players. The initiative is part of a broader strategy by the Redmond giant, which aims to expand its presence in the gaming market beyond traditional hardware.

The launch takes place in January 2026 and means that users of devices like the Surface Pro X and laptops with Snapdragon X Elite chips can now natively access the store, the Game Pass catalog, and Xbox’s social features. Therefore, gaming on PCs with ARM processors, known for their energy efficiency and long battery life, receives a significant boost. In this way, Microsoft facilitates access to its subscription services and strengthens the Windows platform as a central hub for games.

## Integration and Future of the Platform

The app, which was already popular on PCs with Intel and AMD processors, now arrives optimized for the ARM architecture. This allows for smoother performance and more efficient resource consumption on devices that prioritize mobility. Furthermore, the synchronization of progress, achievements, and the game library between console, PC, and cloud becomes a more cohesive experience for the player. Microsoft did not disclose specific investment figures for this expansion, but the move reinforces the company’s commitment to the “Play Anywhere” vision.

In the current competitive landscape, where Sony is also advancing with its games on PC, Microsoft responds by expanding access points to its ecosystem. The measure is seen as a way to capture an audience that values portability without giving up a robust library of titles. Thus, the company consolidates its subscription service, Game Pass, as a central pillar, independent of the device where the game is played. The move indicates that, for Microsoft, the future of gaming lies in convergence and accessibility, a path that promises to define the coming years of the industry.

The first eviction of **BBB 26** is more uncertain than ever. This Friday, January 23, 2026, the partial poll results from UOL recorded at 6 PM showed a new twist: Milena regained the lead among the most voted to leave the house. She appears with 44.36% of the votes, surpassing Aline Campos by a minimal margin, who has 44%. The close race between the two increases the tension in the final stretch of the voting, which remains open until the live announcement on the TV Globo program.

The difference of only 0.36 percentage points between the two participants shows how the scenario can change at any moment, as both have fluctuated in the partial results throughout the day. Meanwhile, Ana Paula Renault remains in third place, with 11.64% of the votes, indicating a considerably lower rejection rate in this initial eviction of the season. The poll, which serves as a thermometer of public interest, does not interfere with the official result of the reality show, but it fuels the debate on social media.

## Final poll result and expectations

With the UOL poll voting now closed, the consolidated result confirms the trend from the partial results. Milena finished with 47.57% of the votes, while Aline Campos ended up with 42.64%. Ana Paula Renault totaled 9.79%. However, it is crucial to remember that this is only a snapshot of part of internet users’ opinions, without scientific character. The result that truly matters will be the one announced live by the show’s production, where all valid votes are counted.

Thus, the expectation is for an electrifying announcement. Total uncertainty is likely to persist until the last minutes, keeping fans and participants in suspense. The small gap between the two poll leaders promises one of the most contested first evictions in recent seasons, demonstrating that the BBB 26 audience has already started off heated and participatory.

The Brazilian actress Elysia Roorbach, 25, made her television debut in the new season of the HBO Max medical series **‘The Pitt’** in January 2026. Born in Brazil and trained in performing arts, she plays a patient who glues her own eye shut with super glue, in an episode that is already available. The debut gained a special touch, as her main scene is alongside actor Patrick Ball, her real-life boyfriend, who plays a doctor in the production. This moment marks an important step in the young actress’s career, as she now shares the screen with her partner in a series that aims to accurately portray the hospital environment.

Roorbach’s debut episode aired on January 15th, with a rerun scheduled for the end of the month. The actress said the production was very careful during filming, using a special actor’s glue only at the exact moments necessary for the scene. “The crew was so attentive and efficient,” she revealed. “They would prepare me early in the morning, but only applied the glue moments before filming, for my comfort.” This way, the experience, despite the unusual scenario, was positive and professional.

## From Real Life to the Screen

The actor couple met in 2023, during a theater play in Miami, and have been in a relationship ever since. Therefore, when Roorbach got the role in ‘The Pitt’, where Ball was already a regular cast member, the coincidence seemed like a stroke of luck. “It was one of those serendipitous things. I feel honored and lucky,” said the actress. Initially, no one in the production knew about their relationship, but the revelation later became a reason for celebration among the crew. Ball even celebrated his girlfriend’s debut on social media with a heartfelt message.

Furthermore, Roorbach highlighted the series’ pursuit of medical realism as one of the factors for its success. “Everything revolves around medical accuracy and procedures rarely seen on TV,” she explained. She believes the success of ‘The Pitt’ comes precisely from this faithful representation of hospital reality, which resonates with the audience and, especially, with healthcare professionals. Meanwhile, the actress continues with other theater projects, with a play scheduled for February in California, showing that her career promises to continue on the rise.

**Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End**, the fantasy anime that earned the title of highest-rated of all time, has a set date for the return of its English dubbed version. Crunchyroll confirmed the premiere of the second season in its winter 2026 dubbing lineup, with an expected start as early as next week. While fans who follow the subtitled content have already been watching the new episodes since January 16th, the audience that prefers dubbed will have a short, but defined, wait. The official premiere is scheduled for **January 30, 2026**, maintaining the release pattern of the first season, which began two weeks after the original version.

This second season, which promises to continue the emotional journey of the thousand-year-old elven mage, is expected to be shorter than the previous one, with rumors pointing to only 10 episodes. Due to the massive success and critical acclaim, expectations are huge, making the confirmation of the dub news eagerly awaited by thousands of fans in Brazil and around the world. Crunchyroll, the platform that holds the streaming rights, has not yet issued a detailed official statement, but its inclusion in the winter catalog is a strong indicator of the schedule.

## Release Schedule and Voice Cast

Based on the established pattern, the expectation is that new dubbed episodes will be released weekly, always on Fridays. Therefore, if the first episode arrives on January 30th, the final chapter of the season should air on April 3, 2026. This schedule allows viewers to consistently follow the saga of Frieren, Fern, and Stark throughout the first quarter of the year. However, it is important to stay tuned to Crunchyroll’s official channels for any last-minute adjustments.

The main English voice cast returns to reprise their roles, bringing the consistency fans loved in the first season. Mallorie Rodak returns as the protagonist Frieren, while Jill Harris voices Fern and Jordan Dash Cruz voices Stark. Esteemed names like Clifford Chapin (Himmel) and Jason Douglas (Heiter) are also back, ensuring the quality and vocal identity that marked the production. New characters, such as the Hero of the South, are expected to receive yet-to-be-revealed voices, adding layers to the already rich narrative.

The Frieren phenomenon redefined expectations for fantasy anime, combining a contemplative narrative about time and memory with stunning action sequences. Therefore, the confirmation of the English dub for the sequel is not just a matter of convenience, but a crucial step to further expand the reach of this touching story. Thus, fans can prepare to dive back into this world from the end of January, whether to relive the magic or to discover it for the first time.

**League of Legends Arena** is back and promises to stay in the game until at least mid-2026. Riot Games reintroduced the popular mode in Patch 25.13, with plans to keep it active for at least 12 months. Therefore, keeping up with the best champions for this 2v2v2v2 arena has become more crucial than ever for Brazilian players. The recently released champion, Zaahen, emerges as the absolute top pick in the current meta, thanks to his versatile fighter kit with lots of sustain and crowd control.

Since its return, the Arena mode has solidified itself as a permanent option within LoL, at least until June of this year. This decision by Riot reflects the popularity of the format, which rewards flexible champions and quick decisions. Thus, the current meta is dominated by characters that do not rely on prolonged farming, as the rounds are short and intense. Furthermore, synergy between duos has become a decisive factor for victory, causing certain combinations to clearly stand out.

## The Pillars of Victory in Arena

To succeed in Arena, champions need to bring at least two main characteristics: high sustained damage or the ability to control the arena space. On the other hand, characters that scale slowly or rely too much on team protection tend to perform poorly. However, augments can completely change this dynamic, adding new mechanics and empowering kits in unpredictable ways. Items like Transmute: Prismatic and Demon’s Dance are among the most powerful at the moment.

Based on data from sites like U.GG and practical experience, the current tier list points to Zaahen, Cho’Gath, Vi, Sett, Olaf, and Sion as the best choices. The duo Zaahen + Sett, in particular, proves to be extremely strong and accessible for players of all levels. Meanwhile, Riot has also extended the ARAM Mayhem mode, signaling its commitment to alternative formats. Thus, LoL fans in Brazil can expect a year full of action outside of Summoner’s Rift.

**Netflix** has officially ended the games of **Alice in Borderland**. The streaming platform confirmed in January 2026 the cancellation of the Japanese series after its third season, which premiered in September of last year. With this, the story of Arisu and Usagi comes to an end, despite the final season leaving a hook for a possible international expansion of the plot.

The decision was made even with solid viewership numbers. The third and final season accumulated about 25.3 million views between July and December 2025, according to data released by Netflix itself. This performance placed it as the 36th most-watched series on the platform that semester, just behind the fourth season of *The Witcher*. The company, however, did not detail the specific reasons for ending the production.

## A journey of success and deadly challenges

The series, which originally premiered in December 2020, won fans around the world by following the young Arisu, played by Kento Yamazaki, in a parallel and deadly universe known as Borderland. There, he and other participants had to survive a series of lethal games. The plot, based on the manga of the same name, seemed to have reached its climax with the second season, but Netflix decided to produce a third round of episodes.

This final season, released in 2025, brought back the main couple played by Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya (Usagi) and expanded the cast with other Japanese talents. The ending, however, surprised by introducing a character named Alice, an American waitress, suggesting that the series’ universe could expand beyond Japan. This opening, however, will not be explored due to the cancellation.

Thus, the three seasons of *Alice in Borderland* remain available in Netflix’s catalog as a complete chapter. The cancellation reflects the always dynamic strategy of streaming platforms, which constantly evaluate the cost and engagement of their productions. For fans, all that remains is to revisit the released episodes and speculate on how the story could have continued.

**Industry**, the HBO series that dives into the world of London finance, is sparking an unexpected debate. Creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay revealed in an interview with The Wall Street Journal this Friday (23rd) that they receive many messages from finance sector professionals who misinterpret the show. Meanwhile, the fourth and final season of the series arrives on streaming, concluding the journey of the young protagonists in the competitive financial ecosystem.

According to the writers, many viewers who work in the market see the series as a glamorized portrait of corporate life, completely ignoring the narrative arc that exposes the characters’ moral and psychological deterioration. This reception, therefore, reveals a personal reaction about ambition and behavior within the very sector being portrayed. The series, which premiered in 2020, follows young professionals trying to establish themselves at the fictional investment bank Pierpoint & Co, facing extreme pressure, competition, and ethical dilemmas.

Mickey Down explained that the plot initially needs to present a seductive environment to win over the audience. However, the narrative progresses to show the devastating consequences that dismantle this fantasy of power and success. “Many see the first phase and think it’s fun. They don’t follow through to the stage where everything implodes,” stated the creator. In this way, the series functions as a sharp critique, but part of its target audience seems to grasp only the shiny surface.

## The plot’s evolution in the final season

With the sale of Pierpoint bank, the narrative of the fourth season shifts to new territories. The characters are now on opposite sides of a dispute involving the fintech Tender, which operates in the digital payments segment. The plot deepens issues such as investor pressure, corporate governance, and connections to government regulatory agendas, raising the stakes for the protagonists.

Furthermore, the final season introduces significant cast changes and redistributes the focus. Harper, for example, now leads an investment fund, while Yasmin navigates London’s social and business circuit. In this way, the series concludes its journey by showing the characters in positions of greater power, but also of even more intense responsibility and conflict. The controversial reception only reinforces how much the series gets right in its complex and non-idealized portrait of a world often seen only from the outside.