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Pop that corn K-Zoners, because the movie issue is here! To help you pick an exciting flick to watch this summer, we have a film guide starting from page 16, including our chat with the voice of Sonic The Hedgehog. You don’t have to just watch the best movies – you can make your own for free! Find out how to get started with the steps on page 45. Lights, camera, action! EMAIL THE K-ZONE TEAM AT KZONE@NEXTMEDIA.COM.AU BRON AND THE K-ZONE CREW!…

HECTIC HOARDER OF THE MONTH Name: CalebCollects: Minecraft merch Minecraft fan: Caleb started collecting at seven years old! His first items were the official Minecraft Guide books, and the most recent addition was a Minecraft drink bottle. Caleb’s fave item is the Minecraft: Epic Bases book! THIS MONTH’S COOL COLLECTABLE GIFT! We’re sending Caleb a Minecraft Combat Handbook, Diary of a Minecraft Creeper: Silent But Deadly, Minecraft Dungeons: Official Sticker Book, and a Minecraft Mega SquishMe Ghast for the collection! Collect something cool? Consider yourself a mega fan? Tell us all about it at KZONE.COM.AU Hi to every K-Zoner! – Pablo…

THROUGH THE GATEWAY New to playing the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game (TCG), or already a total expert? The Gateway set is perfect for players of all skill levels and ages, and is a great entry point for anyone starting their Lorcana journey! The Gateway set includes everything you need to play straight away, and it helps you learn to play while you build two complete decks, with 60 cards in each one. In Disney Lorcana TCG Gateway, you and a friend can begin playing small and learn in stages while quickly building your skills in the game! AIM OF THE GAME Disney Lorcana TCG Gateway is a fun activity for friends and fam to enjoy playing together, where you can step into the realm of Lorcana! In the game,…

THE STRANGE AND UNLIKELY TALE OF MONTGOMERY, THE MYSTERIOUS BIRD OF MYSTERY ANTONY ELWORTHY Gramps has been a motorcycle stunt-man and a deep sea diver, but his most exciting career was as a famous magician. Gramps and a dove called Montgomery were known for a disappearing trick. However, Gramps discovered Montgomery was a wicked, jealous, and ruthless dove! READ IT... FOR MAGIC! WE DO NOT WELCOME OUR TEN-YEAR-OLD OVERLORD GARTH NIX Kim loves playing Dungeons and Dragons with friends, and riding around on his bike. That’s all he wants for the holidays. When Kim’s younger sister, Ella, finds a strange globe, his plans for summer are ruined. Ella gains powers from the globe, and Kim might have to save Ella from herself – or the world from his little sister!…

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LOOT ZONE ⬜ DISNEY LORCANA TCG: AZURITE SEA AMBER/RUBY AND EMERALD/SAPPHIRE SINGLE-PLAYER DECKS Sail the beautiful (and unpredictable) Azurite Sea, following an ancient map! This Disney Lorcana set has over 200 cards, including friends from many Disney adventures. Each Single-Player Deck includes one ready-to-play deck designed for new players, 11 game tokens, one Booster Pack, and a quick start rulebook. Your crew are always ready to race into adventure with you – whether you’re facing a whirlpool or a bunch of kakamora pirates! ⬜ SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS Classic and Modern Sonic are back, with Shadow the Hedgehog in a new collection (including two unique experiences)! Sonic X Shadow Generations is a time travelling adventure across 3D and 2D Sonic stages, with upgraded visuals and bonus content. You can also…

CAPTIVE CREATURES In this new movie, journey back in time to ancient China and watch the adventure of the last dragon! Long ago, dragons were banished after a clash with humans. The creatures have been hunted ever since, and thrown into ironclad dungeons as prisoners. Many years after dragons were banished, a young servant girl called Ping cares for the last two dragons in a mountain fortress. With only her rat friend Hua to keep her company, Ping dreams of leaving her life as an orphaned servant behind. MAGIC MAYHEM Unfortunately, the emperor believes dragon blood can save his life, and Ping and Danzi are being chased by the Emperor’s armies. There is also a powerful sorcerer and dragon catcher called Diao on their tail. Danger awaits the odd couple…

AHOY AZURITE SEA Hoist the main sail! Weigh anchor! It’s time for adventure on the Azurite Sea. If high-seas thrills float your boat, then this is the game for you – but the ocean also harbours danger! The intrepid Illumineers and glimmers must traverse the waves while avoiding wily swashbucklers, coconut-clad pirates, and rival inventors. You'll collect your fave Disney characters (like Moana's crew) and uncover incred Enchanted cards! BIG HERO 6 A few hero pals are joining the crew for the first time! Hiro is an ace team leader, and his BFF Baymax is a ‘Personal Healthcare Companion’ plus an ‘Armored Companion’. Go Go has speed, Honey Lemon is a chemistry genius, Wasabi wields lasers, and Fred has a super monster suit. They'll help you save the day! RESCUE…

STEP 1: WRITE Choose a genre for your movie – action, adventure, comedy, drama, or something else! Once you know the genre, it's time to decide the following: • Setting (where your movie takes place)• Characters (who is in the movie)• Plot (what happens in the beginning, middle and end of the movie) Now you know the main details, you can write lines for each character to say, and ask fam and friends to play them. Give yourself a part too! STEP 2: REHEARSE Give everyone a copy of their lines, and spend a day acting like your characters. Try dressing, speaking, moving, eating, and reacting like the character at all times! Practice in front of the mirror as well, so you can figure out the best way to move…

MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN WEEKENDS AT 9:15PM (REPEATS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY) FROM DECEMBER 7-29 ON CARTOON NETWORK Clark Kent and his best friend Jimmy Olsen start their new internship at The Daily Planet, where they meet fellow intern, Lois Lane. Eventually, the trio set out to cover the biggest story of their careers – the true identity of Superman. Lois is completely determined to interview the superhero, which might be difficult considering Superman’s secret identity is... Clark Kent (obviously)! WATCH OUT FOR: MR MXYZPTLK! SPELLBOUND STREAMING NOW ON NETFLIX In the beautiful kingdom of Lumbria, Ellian is heir to the throne – but her parents have recently been transformed into monsters after a visit to the forest! With King Solon and Queen Ellsmere now rampaging around the royal palace, and a…

1. BUSPAUSEDID Hint: Two words for Dog Man, Li’l Petey, and 80-HD’s heroic team. 2. CATTABLECRAWLERS Hint: Two words for a Supa Gadget that helps Li’l Petey climb walls (and scratch his back). 3. CBOOKSTORET Hint: Two words for stylish sneaks that make 80-HD double jump. 4. RAPFOOTPRINTSD Hint: Three words for grime resistant clothing that grants Dog Man digging powers. Want to check the solution? Head to KZONE.COM.AU Dog Man: Mission Impawsible is available from December 6! K-Zone is fire! – Damien…

PLANE PAIN We were on a plane to Fiji when my ears started popping. My dad gave me a mint to suck on but it didn’t help. My ears kept popping for the whole flight! Hugo, NSW UNLUCKY! SWARM SITCH I was playing cricket in my backyard and there were wasps coming towards me. I thought they were just flies, so I moved my arm to get them away. One stung me through my shirt! Levi, NSW SO UNLUCKY! HOSPITAL HOLIDAY When it was close to Christmas, I was just sliding on Santa’s coat, but I slipped and fractured my pinky and ring fingers! I was in hospital for half the night! Aran, NZ HEAPS UNLUCKY! TOTALLY UNFAIR My sister knocked me over at the fair, and I broke my…

GET INTO 1st New Year’s Day3rd Festival of Sleep Day4th Trivia Day10th Peculiar People Day11th Learn Your Name in Morse Code Day13th Make Your Dream Come True Day16th Dragonkeeper in cinemas16th Appreciate a Dragon Day17th Kid Inventors Day20th Penguin Awareness Day24th Global Belly Laugh Day25th Opposite Day29th Lunar New Year31st Backward Day SPORT 12th 2025 Australian Open begins26th 2025 Australian Open ends HAPPY BIRTHDAY 3rd Florence Pugh, AKA Yelena5th Walker Scobell, AKA Percy Jackson7th Lewis Hamilton7th Jeremy Renner, AKA Hawkeye18th Dave Bautista, AKA Drax SCHOOL 28th Back to school in Qld, SA29th Back to school in NT, parts of Vic30th Back to school in parts of Vic31st Back to school in parts of NSW OH AND... 20th February/March issue of K-Zone out in ACT, NSW, NT, Qld, SA, Tas, and…

AMAZING AUSKICKER Name: Alex Heroic feat: Winning the 2024 NAB AFL Auskicker of the Year competition, and attending the Grand Final! FAST FOUR WITH ALEX K-Z: Hi Alex! Why did you enter the 2024 NAB AFL Auskicker of the Year competition? A: I play Auskick weekly and Mum said it could be a great opportunity. In my video, I shared that I play wheelchair football in South Australia, have been lucky enough to do wheelchair football commentary, and want to be a role model for kids with disabilities. I have been playing for four years and I started wheelchair football when I was eight years old. K-Z: How did it feel to win? A: On a tour of the Australian Sports Museum at the MCG, I was surprised by Nick…

DEAR AUNT LUCY, I HAVE VERY IMPORTANT NEWS TO SHARE – WE ARE ALL COMING TO PERU! MARMALADE AND MYSTERY Paddington and his adoptive fam, The Browns, have decided to visit Paddington’s Aunt Lucy in Peru. Visiting the Home For Retired Bears, Paddington learns Aunt Lucy has set off on a quest in the jungle, and no one knows where she is. After all, the Amazon rainforest is quite large. This is a mysterious decision, as Aunt Lucy knew Paddington was going to visit! It seems she is searching for something on an old map, which might lead to the lost city of gold, El Dorado! A JUNGLE JAM Aunt Lucy found Paddington when he was a cub and would never give up on him, so Paddington is determined to…

MY FAVE SPOOKY IN SEASON 2 IS THE… L: Water Spooky in Episode 8! It was so big and slimy. That was a fun episode to film! IF THE SNOOZY SPOOKY OR THE EYEBALL SPOOKY WERE REAL, I WOULD FACE… L: The Snoozy Spooky (as long as I get earmuffs). THE WORMHOLE WORM SPOOKY CAUSES TROUBLE REVERSING TIME! IF I COULD GO BACK TO A MOMENT IN SEASON 1… L: It would be Xena’s house in the Lock Ness Monster episode. It was the best set in Season 1. There were lots of funny scenes there too, like when Derek had to face his fear. THE CAST WERE SCARED WHEN… L: They first saw Big Bad, he’s creepy looking. LIKE SPOOKY HQ, LENNOX HQ WOULD… L: Have a cinema, popcorn…

ACROSS 1. One of the two imprisoned dragons that Ping cared for while she was a servant in the fortress.2. The role Ping has inherited.4. Ping’s tiny best friend.6. The country where this ancient adventure takes place!7. The character who joins the last dragon on the run from the emperor. DOWN 1. The name of the last dragon!2. A sinister sorcerer who wants to capture a dragon to achieve immortality.3. The precious item that must be protected while escaping the emperor's armies.5. The location at the end of the quest to save dragons from extinction! You can check the solution at KZONE.COM.AU Dragonkeeper hits cinemas January 16! K-Zone has so many fun pages! Thanks K-Zone! – Jeremiah…

K-ZONER PRANK FREAKY PHOTOCOPY My dad helped photocopy my face on the machine at his office, and we stuck the print out on the small window leading into the hallway. It looked so funny! Daniel, Vic TOILET TREACHERY You need a parent accomplice! Ask for a bit of their coffee grounds, and add it to the toilet tank. The next person to flush will fill the bowl with brown water – so embarrassing to try and explain. Once you reveal the trick, everyone will crack up! WILY WELCOME Next time friends are going to hang at your place, give ‘em a random item (like a small dinosaur or game token) before they arrive. As everyone enters, they hand it to your parent at the door. Once all your friends are…

Q What did the policeman say to his stomach? A You’re under a-vest! Brett, WA Did you hear about the kid who was made upside-down? Their feet smell and their nose runs! Noah, Vic Q What is a cow’s fave activity? A Going to the mooovies! Sean, Qld Knock knock! Who’s there? Atish! Atish who? Bless you! Jeff, Vic Q What do you call a camel with no humps? A Humphrey! William, NZ Q Why did the prawn refuse to share his treasure? A He was a little shellfish! Angela, Vic Q What time do you go to a dentist? A Tooth-hurty! Reagan, SA Q What do you call a bear with no ears? A B! Adam, NSW Q What time do ducks wake up? A At the quack of…