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The official Dragon Ball social media account recently revealed a design for a “Scouter ProMax,” a real-life version of the iconic anime device. The mock-up advertised features like measuring an opponent’s strength, boosting performance after a tough negotiation, and increasing speed under a full moon. However, it’s just an April Fool’s Day joke! Dragon Ball has a history of announcing cool merchandise that isn’t actually made – last year they teased a “Dragon Radar” phone. You can see the prank image below.

Many comic book movies don’t focus on traditional superheroes. Films like Ralph Bakshi’s Fritz the Cat, based on Robert Crumb’s work, and the 2012 film Dredd prove this. These movies often aren’t suitable for families, much like Robert Rodriguez’s 2005 film Sin City, which was adapted from Frank Miller’s comic books. Sin City features a large cast, including Jessica Alba and Bruce Willis, and is structured as three separate, but connected, stories. Its dark, unique style significantly impacted how comic book movies were made.

Jason Aaron’s Absolute Superman has been a standout success, especially in how it builds a significant part of this larger shared universe. While Wonder Woman and Batman also explore this world, Absolute Superman delves much deeper. Despite juggling many different storylines, Aaron expertly incorporates the new mythology surrounding Shazam, and does it so well that it leaves readers eager for more. Fortunately, more Shazam stories are already planned.

During a recent interview on Capital FM, Andrew Garfield discussed a scene from the Brand New Day trailer. He admitted he felt the scene felt forced, questioning the idea that there was room for additional characters when there was already so little space. When someone pointed out characters in the Hand seemed to be looking off-screen, Garfield jokingly responded that they were all still focused on Spider-Man, and that there’s always room for more characters in any shot of the film.

Goat Simulator 3, the sequel to Goat Simulator, first came out in 2022 and immediately became popular for its funny opening sequence, which playfully copies the beginning of the game Skyrim. Since then, it’s been released on almost every gaming system, including a Nintendo Switch version in 2024. And today, April 1st, Coffee Stain Studios has launched an upgraded edition of Goat Simulator 3 specifically for the new Nintendo Switch 2. It’s no surprise they chose April Fool’s Day to release a game known for its humor on a new platform!

Distinct Rubber-Hose Animation is More Than Aesthetic

Three years after the initial announcement, The Super Mario Bros. Movie successfully gave Donkey Kong his long-awaited cinematic introduction and, importantly, hinted at what’s coming next. Like the first film, it includes post-credit scenes that reveal some of the plot for the next movie in the series, as well as a potential spinoff. Be warned: spoilers for The Super Mario Bros. Movie follow.

I’m always looking for something new to watch, and Peacock has added a lot this month! I’ve put together a list of seven movies and shows that I think are definitely worth checking out. There’s a big variety of new stuff on the streamer, but these are the ones that really caught my eye.

The first issue of Wonder Man is a good example of how Marvel’s comics and movies are increasingly connected – something many comic book fans dislike. Often, Marvel seems to be altering its comics to appeal to moviegoers who aren’t likely to become regular comic readers, and this can be annoying. But the team behind this comic – writer Gerry Duggan and artist Mark Buckingham – clearly understood what fans wanted, delivering a fantastic, classic-style first issue.

In Star Wars Zero Company, each character offers a fresh viewpoint on the Clone Wars galaxy. Players can hire a diverse team of mercenaries, including those with backgrounds as former Jedi, Clone Troopers, criminals, and even ex-Separatist agents. Each character has a compelling personal story with strong role-playing elements, reminiscent of Mass Effect, and players will need to make smart decisions during battles to keep their team alive and thriving.