Innehållsförteckning för May 2024 från K-Zone

Unleash the beasts! This issue, we get up close and personal with beasts and warriors from games, movies, and real life. Get the inside scoop on Knuckles’ new mission, and beat the beasts in our board game. Check out Hectic HIstories on page 26 to meet amazing real warriors from the past! We also celebrate Star Wars Day from page 46! May The Fourth Be With You! BRON AND THE K-ZONE CREW! EMAIL THE K-ZONE TEAM AT KZONE@NEXTMEDIA.COM.AU K-CREW QUIZ! This month the K-Crew reveal their best beast or warrior skills! Love the mag? Want more? Watch full eps of K-Zone TV at KZONE.COM.AU I love watching Avatar: The Last Airbender! – DJ…

GET INTO 2nd Brothers and Sisters Day3rd International Space Day4th Free Comic Book Day4th Star Wars Day5th Cartoonist Day9th Lost Sock Memorial Day12th Mother’s Day18th International Museum Day20th Be A Millionaire Day23rd World Turtle Day28th International Astronomy Day30th Garfield in cinemas30th Water a Flower Day SPORT 2nd Rabbitohs vs Panthers in NRL10th Fremantle Dockers vs Sydney Swans in AFL23rd Bulldogs vs Dragons in NRL31st Collingwood vs Western Bulldogs in AFL HAPPY BIRTHDAY 2nd Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson3rd Pom Klementieff, AKA Mantis5th Henry Cavill, AKA Superman6th Aryan Simhadri, AKA Grover9th Rosario Dawson, AKA Ahsoka20th Thalia Tran, AKA Mai in Avatar: The Last Airbender SCHOOL 6th Public holiday in NT, Qld 27th Public holiday in ACT OH AND... 13th June issue of K-Zone out in ACT, NSW, NT, Qld, SA, Tas, and…

HECTIC HOARDER OF THE MONTH Name: Camilla Collects: Avatar merchandise Pandora pro: Camilla started collecting Avatar items in 2021, at seven years old! Camilla enjoyed the film (especially the special effects and story). Camilla’s favourite item is the Avatar backpack! THIS MONTH’S COOL COLLECTABLE GIFT! We’re sending Camilla copies of The World of Avatar: A Visual Exploration, The Art of Avatar: The Way of Water, Avatar: Adapt or Die, and Avatar: The High Ground (Vol. 1)! Collect something cool? Consider yourself a mega fan? Tell us all about it at KZONE.COM.AU K-Zone always has the coolest pages! – Jason…

YOU WILL NEED: • At least two players • One dice • An object (like a small figurine or coin) to move around the track HOW TO PLAY: • Lay the magazine down on a table, or remove each page and sit the pieces of the board next to each other on a flat surface. • Play ‘Scissors, Paper, Rock’ to decide who goes first. • Roll the dice, move to the square, and follow the instructions. • Play until everybody reaches the finish line. You have so many fun games on your website! - Georgie K-Zone is so much fun! – Jamie…

LIKO A new trainer from Paldea! Liko travelled to Indigo Academy in the Kanto region, hoping to learn more about herself. She was so excited to see many Pokémon she had never seen before in the new region. At Indigo Academy, Liko also gained her first Pokémon – Sprigatito! Most of the time, Liko has no idea what Sprigatito is thinking, but she has also realised they have a lot in common. Liko received a strange pendant from her grandmother before arriving at school, and the necklace has recently started glowing. Unfortunately, a group called The Explorers are very interested in Liko’s unusual pendant, and they will stop at nothing to get it! SPRIGATITO Sprigatito spreads a sweet aroma that can mesmerise others, and the Pokémon’s fluffy fur is similar…

HONE HEKE WHERE: New Zealand WHEN: 1844 Hone Heke was a Maori chief of the Ngapuhi iwi in New Zealand, who set out to correct the British Government's unfair treatment of the Maori people. In an act of defiance, Hone Heke chopped down the British symbol of authority – the flagpole! This led to the Flagstaff War from 1845 to 1846, where Maori warriors battled with British soldiers. Hone Heke is remembered as an important leader in the fight for Maori rights in New Zealand. GABRIELA SILANG WHEN: Philippines WHEN: 1763 Gabriela is a Filipino heroine! In 1763, Spain had ruled the Philippine Islands for over 200 years. Gabriela and many Indigenous Filipino people wanted independence from Spain, so Gabriela led 2000 rebel troops into battle against the Spanish Government!…

X-MEN 97 STREAMING NOW ON DISNEY+ Revisit the iconic era of the 1990s, as the X-Men are challenged like never before! Watch the band of mutants use their gifts to protect the world, despite being hated and feared by many. The group are also forced to face a dangerous new future! The stories in this series are adapted from the Uncanny X-Men comics of the 1980s, and the 10 episode season will end with a three-part finale focusing on Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Wolverine. WATCH OUT FOR: MAGNETO! THE CASAGRANDES MOVIE STREAMING NOW ON NETFLIX Fans of The Casagrandes know that Ronnie Anne is always trying to figure out life in the city with her family. In this new movie (and end to the series), Ronnie Anne just turned 12,…

ACROSS 4. Which type of building is home to Ghostbusters HQ?7. Callie is the daughter of which original Ghostbuster?8. Phoebe, Trevor, and Callie are all part of the _____ family! DOWN 1. Where are all the Ghostbusters in the new movie?2. Name the film before Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire!3. Lars _____ is the eccentric new recruit and inventor who is responsible for creating new Ghostbusters tech!5. The villain of Frozen Empire strikes fear into your heart and destroys victims with a ‘Death _____’!6. This paranormal believer, conspiracy theorist, and vlogger films an investigative series in Ray Stantz’ basement. Want to check the solution? Head to KZONE.COM.AU Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is in cinemas now! Shout out to Xavier and Chris! – Ryan…

DOUBLE BLUFF Place an empty bucket on top of a door. Tie string around the bucket, then put a ‘Reminder: Prank Above!’ sign. Leave the door ajar, and put a string or tripwire connecting the door to an object. Your victim will be distracted by the decoy and won’t notice the tripwire until it’s too late! Catherine, NSW MESSAGE MANIPULATION Use voice memos to send incomplete messages. Hit record, say ‘I can’t check my phone, can you send me the –’ and send. Wait for a reply, then send, ‘I need it right away! Send me –’! The victim will be so confused! To level up, get a helper to send new audio to start the cycle again. DRINK DECEPTION Cover a cup of water with a towel. Say you…

Q Which car do sheep really love to drive? A Lamborghini! Chris, NSW Q What is a pirate’s least favourite vegetable? A Leeks! Nathan, ACT Q What do you call an angry carrot? A A steamed veggie! Kess, SA Q Did you hear about the person who invented the ‘knock knock’ joke? A They won a no-bell prize! Lisa, Tas Q Where do killer whales go when they need braces? A The orca-dontist! Christo, NSW Q What is every penguin’s favourite meal? A An iceberg-er! Jaxson, NSW Q Why did the man laugh all the way to the hospital? A He got hit in the head by a falling joke book! Tommy, NSW Q How do artistic cats decorate their walls? A With pawtraits! Steel, Vic Q What do you…

YOUR QUEST You’re heading out on a high-stakes mission, and you need a companion. Would you bring a Beast or a Warrior with you? Take the quiz to find your best match! 1. I would like my mission buddy to be... a. Huge. Truly ginormous! b. Intelligent. Smartest ever. c. Massive and clever. 2. When it comes to fighting, my perfect companion would... a. Fight no matter what! b. Fight, but will always try other tactics first. c. Fight at a moment’s notice, using skill and good judgment. 3. The most important qualities for my partner to have are... a a. Unparalleled strength and speed. b. Leadership and bravery. c. Physical strength and intelligence. 4. My new pal would scare opponents with... a. Their size. b. Their skills. c. Their…

I JOINED THE CAST OF MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE! WHEN… I was in university for Theatre Performance! My friend stumbled across the audition. The closest location was six hours away, but I didn’t let that stop me! It is a four to six hour day, starting with warm ups, fighting basics, and one-on-one fight choreography. If you’re lucky (and skilled) enough, you show your special skills and fight in a large group scene! One of my favourite fights in the audition was against Black Panther, with 10 other auditioners! MY FAVOURITE PART OF THE SHOW IS… The Savage Land! It features our moto riders, who are some of the best in the world! You see Spider-Man on a motorcycle, Black Panther fighting Chitauri, and Captain America and Black Widow doing a…

5 MARIO STRIKERS: BATTLE LEAGUE (2022) Watching Mario and Donkey Kong go head-to-head in a soccer match is bananas. Mario’s technique is next level, but so are DK’s passing skills. It’s a nail-biter! 4 MARIO KART 8 DELUXE (2017) Ever played as Mario and raced a friend or sibling as Team DK? Mario’s an awesome all-rounder, but Donkey Kong’s speed often gets him to the finish line first. 3 SUPER SMASH BROS. ULTIMATE (2018) Who doesn’t love setting up Super Smash Bros. so that Mario and Donkey Kong face off in Kongo Falls. Watch out for DK’s Jungle Rush final smash, Mario! 2 THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE (2023) Asking the Jungle Kingdom for help led to this iconic battle! DK’s strength was epic, and Mario’s Cat Suit power up…

K-Z: Hi Lennox! Your character, Percy Boy, is an incredible runner! Were you already a great runner, or did you have to train for the role? L: I love running, I’ve always been a runner and I set a new record at my school. K-Z: Percy Boy can also see Lost Souls (like his grandfather)! What was it like forming a family on screen with Jessica Mauboy and Kelton Pell? L: Working with Jess and Kelton felt like family straight away. Mob always stick together. K-Z: Percy Boy has a strong friendship with Keithy and Daisy. What was it like creating that great friendship with Max Turner and Coco Greenstone? L: Max and Coco were awesome friends and we had lots in common. We hung out off set and on…

1. In The Legend of Zelda, Ganondorf transforms into a monstrous boar-like beast. What is Ganondorf? a) A Gerudo warlockb) A Hylian mammothc) A Gleeok 2. The Basilisk appears in which book series? a) Goosebumps b) Keeper of the Lost Cities c) Harry Potter 3. The Ender Dragon hits with her... 4. The cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world. ☐ TRUE ☐ FALSE 5. 'Tyrannosaurus rex' means ‘tyrant lizard king’. ☐ TRUE ☐ FALSE 6. In Transformers, Optimus Primal is a Predacon. ☐ TRUE☐ FALSE 7. Bowser is the leader of the… a) Goombasb) Koopasc) Monty Moles 8. The largest beast in the ocean is the... Answered 'em all? Check your Beast IQ result at KZONE.COM.AU Hi K-Zoners! Hi K-Zone! You rock! – Justin…

JIU-JITSU CHAMPION Name: Robbie Heroic feat: Winning gold at the Pan Pacific Kids 2023 IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship, and bronze at the AJP World Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Abu Dhabi! FAST FOUR WITH ROBBIE K-Z: Hi Robbie! When did you first start learning Brazilian jiu-jitsu? R: I started at a Jiu-Jitsu Academy in September 2022. My dad has a background in Martial Arts and it has been a sport that runs in the family. My younger brother and sister are Australian National Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champions as well, so we enjoy training as a family. Before competing, I trained for four to five months, working on various techniques in attack and defence. Now, I work on strategy and improving the quality of my overall game, to fight the best kids in the…

ECHIDNA INFO NATIVE TO: Australia and New Guinea SPECIAL SKILLS SUPER CLAWS: Echidnas have claws on their back legs that curve backwards. If they meet a threat, the claws help echidnas dig to safety! EGG LAYING: Female echidnas lay eggs! They are the only mammal (apart from the platypus) that can lay eggs. Mammals that lay eggs are called ‘monotremes’. Amazing! FAVOURITE FOODS: Ants, termites, worms, and insect larvae (roughly 40,000 a day)! BABIES ARE: Puggles! HEDGEHOG INFO NATIVE TO: Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia. SPECIAL SKILLS VENOM-PROOF (ISH): Hedgehogs are immune to some snake venom. WATERPROOFING: Female hedgehogs make waterproof nests in winter to protect their young! FAVOURITE FOODS: Worms, beetles, slugs, caterpillars, earwigs, millipedes, and rats! BABIES ARE: Hoglets! VS • Has no teeth! •…

Meet Dr Grey Coupland, an ecologist and urban forest maker with a passion for bringing nature back into our cities. Dr Grey leads the Miyawaki Forest Outreach Program! K-Z: Hi Grey! What does an ecologist do, and what work is involved in your role at Murdoch University? G: I am a scientist who specialises in ‘ecology’ – studying how different organisms (like plants, animals, and fungi) interact with each other and the world. I’m a ‘restoration ecologist’, as I focus on how to restore nature that’s lost or damaged. My work at Murdoch University involves research on ways to restore nature. I lead an outreach program where I investigate ways to bring nature back into cities, and take restoration activities into schools and the community. K-Z: What was your previous…

20,280,000copies of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom have sold! Impressive! Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is still in first place with almost 70 million sales! Whoa! 35years have passed since the orig Game Boy released in Japan. Tetris was one of Game Boy's launch games, and the blocky title is still going strong today! 100+types of pals are available to explore with in Palworld. Over 19 million people played the game within the first two weeks of release in early access!…

A WHOLE NEW WORLD Mario on the NES was the biggest and best thing since sliced pizza, but Super Mario World on Super NES took him to new heights – literally! Yes, with Mario’s cool cape he could fly and glide, which is as awesome as it sounds. Laden with legendary levels packed with pixel-perfect platforming challenges and superb secrets, Super Mario World is an all-time great, and the debut of Yoshi too! GALACTIC GOOD TIMES Super Mario Galaxy was an absolute blast. This superb space adventure sees the portly plumber soar among the stars, and jet from place to place. One minute you’ll be tackling a towering terror on a planetoid that’s so puny, you can run rings around it. The next, you are busy buzzing about as a…

FROG SQUAD DESSERT DISASTER KATE AND JOL TEMPLE ILLUSTRATED BY SHILOH GORDON For the first time ever, a film crew has access to the Frog Squad! In this Frogflix exclusive, you’ll learn about the bravest frogs in the world, and see Frog Squad on a new mission – an ice cream mega tanker is in distress. The rescue frogs must work fast to stop Professor Cain and T.O.A.D.S.! READ IT... TO SAVE THE DAY! EIGHTH GRADE VS. THE MACHINES JOSHUA S. LEVY After the entire population of Earth’s solar system is taken by aliens, Jack’s class and teachers on the PSS 118 are the only humans left. Finding and rescuing humanity is up to them, but they will need to avoid the aliens hunting them, and a robot civil war.…

CONSOLE CALAMITY I was playing Minecraft Dungeons on my Nintendo and was about to finish, when my console died. I had to restart my entire level! Brady, Qld UNLUCKY! UNLUCKY! DRAIN PAIN I drove my new remote-control car into the storm water drain. My neighbour’s car was parked on the drain, so we couldn’t open it. My neighbour was away on holidays for a month! When they got back, we looked in the drain and my car was gone. Jasper, NSW SO UNLUCKY! SCOOTER SETBACK I was scootering to my local library with my friend when my scooter caught on a drain and I fell. The librarians saw it happen and brought me inside. I had a broken nose! It was my first broken bone ever! Maggie, NZ HEAPS UNLUCKY!…