Vancouver to host 'The Last of Us' Season 2 filming in early 2024

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According to a report by Variety, the second season of the hit show The Last of Us will enter production in early 2024. The show, which is based on a video game of the same name, follows Joel and Ellie as they travel across the U.S. to find a cure for a deadly fungal infection. Season 1 of the show was a huge success when it premiered on HBO in January 2023. It was renewed for a second season before the Season 1 finale even aired.

While the exact filming locations of Season 2 have yet to be confirmed, we do know that it will be shot in Vancouver. The city’s mayor Ken Sim confirmed the news on X (Twitter) in March 2023. Season 1 of The Last of Us was filmed in Alberta, including in Calgary, Edmonton, and Canmore.

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Pottery Barn Teen launches Super Mario collection

The 'Diablo IV' Vessel of Hatred expansion to release in 2024

BlizzCon 2023 has brought some exciting news for Diablo IV fans. The game’s first expansion, Vessel of Hatred, is set to release in 2024 and will continue the story of the main game. The expansion will feature the return of the Nahantu jungle area from Diablo II and introduce a brand-new character class. Blizzard is promising “new ways to play” and “new evils to vanquish,” too.

Before then, Diablo IV’s third season will feature a new kind of challenge dungeon called The Gauntlet. Here, you’ll fight against other players worldwide for your class ranking. And the first seasonal event for Diablo IV is called Midwinter Blight and will start on December 12, lasting for three weeks. Additionally, there will be a six-week endgame event called Abattoir of Zir starting on December 5.

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Pottery Barn Teen launches Super Mario collection

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Pottery Barn Teen launches its first-ever collection inspired by the world of Super Mario. The collection brings the iconic characters and power-ups from the video games to life with cozy bedding, backpacks, lunch accessories, and décor. Fans of Super Mario can find the exclusive collection at Pottery Barn Teen.

The collection celebrates the classic franchise with power-up icons such as the Super Mushroom, ? Block, and Super Star. The collection also offers festive gifts for the holiday season, such as the Super Mario Super Star Light-Up Pillow, the Super Mario Glow-in-the-Dark Power-Up Sheet Set, The Super Mario Glow-in-the-Dark Power-Up Loose Fit Pajama Set, and the Super Mario Super Mushroom Bean Bag Chair. You can check them out here.

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