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The following contains spoilers for Dragon Ball Daima Episode 20, "Maximum".

Vegeta has always been one of the strongest characters in Dragon Ball, even since his first introduction as the main villain of Dbz’s Saiyan Saga. While he tends to lag a step or two behind Goku as the strongest, Vegeta never allows his greatest rival to get too far ahead of him. That’s why, even as Dragon Ball Daima gave Goku one of his most exciting transformations ever, Suoer Saiyan 4, it also made sure to give Vegeta a power-up of his own: Ultra Vegeta 1.

In truth, Ultra Vegeta 1 is little more than Vegeta’s own version of Super Saiyan 3, which Vegeta chose to rename in order to differentiate himself from a form which Goku had already unlocked long before him. Even if Ultra Vegeta 1 is only Super Saiyan 3 for Vegeta, it’s a transformation that instantly placed him...

The following contains spoilers for Dragon Ball Daima Episode 20, "Maximum".

Vegeta may not have gotten a Super Saiyan 4 power-up like Goku did in Dragon Ball Daima, but that doesn’t mean he was completely overshadowed by his rival. It was actually Vegeta who first got the hype really moving around Dragon Ball Daima by way of his Super Saiyan 3 transformation in Episode 13. At least, "Super Saiyan 3" is what fans chose to refer to it as at the time. As of Dragon Ball Daima’s finale, Vegeta reveals that his newest form has a different name than Super Saiyan 3: Ultra Vegeta 1.

Of course, Ultra Vegeta 1 is still just Vegeta’s version of Super Saiyan 3 by another name, but that’s entirely to be expected of Vegeta. Vegeta is the Saiyan Prince and an elite Saiyan warrior, so he won’t allow himself to be a step behind Goku. If Vegeta...

Battles are without a doubt the main focus of the Pokémonfranchise. Yet, the duels can sometimes become so brutal that it's hard to remember the franchise is technically geared toward children. Various duels, like Pikachu's interaction with its clone during Pokémon: The First Movie are extremely difficult to watch. While this level of brutality is rare, it has not been omitted from the franchise entirely.

Pokémon are regularly brought past their limits in devastating displays of brutality. Many of these moments demonstrate how dangerous Pokémon battles can be, like the beginning of Bea's rematch with Ash. However, many fans appreciate these moments for expressing a darker side to the normally purposefully childish franchise. Even though battles are the crux of the Pokémon franchise, they can sometimes get uncomfortably ruthless.

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In a rematch of 2023, the Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Kansas City Chiefs in this year’s Super Bowl Lix, but who will you spot during those commercial breaks?

Super Bowl Lix is already proving to offer serious star power, with ad spots led by Chris Pratt, Eugene Levy, Michelle Rodriguez and even a When Harry Met Sally reunion with Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal.

The Eagles will face off against Kansas City for the second time in three years on Feb. 9, after the Chiefs beat the Philadelphia team in 2023. The Chiefs also won over the San Francisco 49ers last year, giving them a chance to go three in a row in 2025.

Notably absent from the lineup will be State Farm, and with it, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Agent State Farm. The insurance giant pulled its ad in early January following the wildfire devastation in Los Angeles.

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Super Bowl commercials and popular celebrities go together like peanut butter and chocolate. So how come there’s no famous face putting a spotlight on Reese’s candy during the Big Game?

A new Super Bowl ad for the Hershey’s-backed treat will show fans taking extreme measures at the site of an active volcano to taste lava, clearly confused after the introduction of a new version of Reese’s that has chocolate lava. There is a 94-year-old woman among the crowd who gets into an interesting mix-up, but there are no movie stars, no sports figures, no politicians.

“I don’t think we want to share the stage with someone else, you know?” says Ryan Riess, vice president of brand strategy and creative development, The Hershey Company, during a recent interview. “I think there are definitely times to use celebrities, but the Super Bowl is one where our goal...

While he might look like Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus is an entirely different character in the Transformers franchise. Now, a new figure from a third-party company is updating the Autobot's first design.

The first prototype for Magic Square's Legends Scale Ultra Magnus 3.0 Ver. (New Lieutenant) has been revealed through social media. As the name suggests, this is actually the company's third take on the character. While details are still coming on the toy, it's already incredibly accurate to his first on-screen depiction.

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Can an actor known for playing some of cinema’s best villains bring his magic to the Big Game? Michelob Ultra is betting on it.

The fast-growing Anheuser-Busch beer brand will use this year’s Super Bowl to launch “The Ultra Hustle,” a campaign starring Willem Dafoe (Nosferatu, Spider-Man) and Catherine O’Hara (Schitt’s Creek, Home Alone) as a pair of pickleball hustlers looking to score some free rounds from their battered competition (competition that includes NFL legend Randy Moss, WNBA superstar Sabrina Ionescu and Olympic gold medalist Ryan Crouser).

“We were looking for a couple of things, one was chemistry between these two characters. We obviously know that Willem and Catherine have worked together in the past [on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice]. They know each other, so that is important,” says Ricardo Marques, senior vp marketing for Michelob Ultra, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “But then also we were looking for characters that...

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In the world of the Transformers, the Autobots usually serve under the guidance of Optimus Prime. While Prime is one of the mightiest and most valiant Cybertronians, he's not the only one who fights for freedom as the right of all sentient beings. In fact, he was once almost replaced by a warrior who looked a lot like the Autobot leader.

Ultra Magnus debuted during the peak of Generation 1, and he's gone on to appear in various other continuities. These have altered his relationship with Prime, with some timelines making them into fierce rivals. Regardless of where he's seen, however, Ultra...

Dragon Ball Daima debuted to an amazing reception last week, marking a thrilling new era for the Dragon Ball universe and drawing fans back into the action. Owing to Dragon Ball‘s immense influence, Toriyama is considered a legend not only in Japan but worldwide.

Despite Akira Toriyama’s tragic demise at the age of 68, Dragon Ball continues to influence generations of kids. With Dragon Ball Daima‘s premiere this Fall, Toei carries forward Toriyama’s lasting legacy, ensuring it lives on forever. Daima Episode 1 has already confirmed that the premise is set after the Majin Buu events.

Dragon Ball Daima | Credit: Toei Animation

Fans will follow Goku’s venture into the Demon Realm after the Z Fighters are turned into kids, seeking a way to return to their original selves. Beyond the excitement of Goku’s return, Daima takes place after the Buu saga, diminishing Goku and Vegeta’s...

The 1st episode of Dragon Ball Daima hit Crunchyroll on Oct 11, 2024, and it has already given fans huge chunks of lore dumps that made people flock to social media and discuss quite heavily. The first half of the episode revealed two new characters, Gomah and Degusu, as they watched a recap of the Majin Buu saga, which serves two purposes. One is that new fans can get to know what has happened in the past, thereby quickly getting to know what the new story is about.

Buu saga flashback in Dragon Ball Daima | Credits: Toei Animation

Second, older fans get to see the saga from Gomah and Degusu’s Pov, as they reveal new information while the episode replays scenes from the Buu saga with stellar animation quality. In addition, fans got to know the real origin of the Namekian race, which has been teased since the Granolah arc, caught...

Dragon Ball is arguably the most popular franchise in the community, captivating generations of kids with the iconic Goku and Vegeta rivalry. With Dragon Ball Daima making its highly anticipated premiere later this Fall, Toei carries forward Akira Toriyama’s lasting legacy, ensuring it lives on forever.

Goku’s Mastered Ultra Instinct transformation | Credits: Toei Animation

Despite the legendary mangaka’s tragic demise, Dragon Ball continues to influence generations of kids, captivating many with the Saiyan warriors’ story. From compelling characters to terrifying antagonists, Akira Toriyama added every key factor to make Dragon Ball Z recognized as the greatest masterpiece of all time. While many fans regard the concept of seven dragon balls to be Akira Toriyama’s narrative shortcut, only true Db fans know the most broken plot element that many forget as the series continues to expand.

Dragon Ball‘s Most Broken Plot Element That Helped Akira Toriyama...

Dragon Ball‘s fame has gone far and wide so much so that even grandparents from America and India are familiar with Goku and the Kamehameha. As a result, it has become a sensation in Japanese media and pop culture alike. It has become so much of a household term that even Marvel decided to reference it in its recent movie “Shang Chi”.

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Its troupes set the standard for Shonen that came after. Series like One Piece, Naruto, Bleach, Hunter X Hunter, and Gintama were inspired by Akira Toriyama’s critically acclaimed manga. Love or hate it, there’s no denying that Dragon Ball has become the God of anime. It is also etched in history as it possesses one of media’s most iconic scenes.

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Owing to Dragon Ball‘s immense influence, Akira Toriyama is considered a legend not only in Japan but worldwide. Not to mention, Goku and Vegeta’s rivalry, along with the iconic Super Saiyan’s transformation, has inspired awe across the generations.

From compelling characters to terrifying antagonists, Akira Toriyama added every key factor to make Dragon Ball Z recognized as the greatest masterpiece of all time. While Dragon Ball Super did take over Toriyama’s legacy and featured many iconic transformations like Ultra Instinct, Super Saiyan God, and many more, Dbz has created a deeper emotional connection with the audience.

Team Universe 7 | Credit: Toei Animation

With Dragon Ball Daima making its highly anticipated premiere later this Fall, Toei carries forward Akira Toriyama’s lasting legacy, ensuring it lives on forever. Although some fans may regard Dbs as a superior anime due to its high animation quality and intense fight scenes,...

Akira Toriyama has given Goku and Vegeta numerous transformations that act as the heart of Dragon Ball’s essence. Each of these transformations stands out because of how unique in nature they are. While some of them may grow with the support of others, the hold they have on their own accord makes them all magnificent to experience.

Vegeta in his Ultra Ego form | Credit: Viz Media

Out of all the transformations, Vegeta’s Ultra Ego has a hold on his fans for many reasons. It held more value than just being akin to Goku’s Ultra Instinct. It’s power was beyond compare and a lot of thought was put into not only the design but also the name, hoping for it to mirror what Goku personified.

The Birth of Ultra Ego in Dragon Ball

Ultra Ego, as stated by Toyotaru during an interview (via X), was meant to replicate Beerus’ design.

Fans have been eagerly awaiting Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero and the chance to experience what could be the franchise’s most massive character roster yet. With the recent leaks, anticipation is at an all-time high for the iconic game’s official release.

Super Saiyan Blue Goku in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero – Image Credit: Bandai Namco Entertainment.

Recent leaks have stirred up excitement, as it’s now confirmed that Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero will feature over 180 playable characters. Even more thrilling is the news of an exclusive Goku variant for those who pre-order the game.

Bandai Namco Is Clearly Looking to Deliver a Dragon Ball-First Title for the Fans Frieza fighting Vegeta in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero – Image Credit: Bandai Namco Entertainment.

Fans have been waiting for a high-caliber “Dragon Ball simulator” for years, and from what the trailers have shown, Sparking! Zero promises to more than meet that demand.

As we head towards the end of Pokemon Go‘s Shared Skies season, Niantic has brought up a number of events to send the last few months off with a bang! The latest celebration is Triumph Together, which brings something for every player.

In terms of theme, the clue is right there in the name, as Triumph Together is all about separate teams of the game – Instinct, Valor, and Mystic, pushing trainers around the globe to complete tasks and unlock various rewards. The event also features various bonuses, and one of them can help you with a crazy amount of Xl candies for your favorite Pokemon.

Pokemon Go Trainer Finds a New Way to Get Tons of Xl Candy

The Pokemon Go Triumph Together event brings Global Challenges for all the teams in the game. Completing each of these Global Challenges rewards players with special Pokemon encounters and access to various event-themed boosts.

One chaotic morning, as his mother struggles to concentrate on a work call and his father fumbles breakfast, that Angelo (voiced by Dario Hardouin Spurio), a rowdy young boy with a pronounced rectangular-shaped head and an even bigger imagination, learns his grandmother (Yolande Moreau) has fallen ill with a slim chance of recovery. The life-changing news propels the innocuous French animated feature “Into the Wonderwoods,” which Oscar-nominated artist and filmmaker Vincent Paronnaud (“Persepolis”) adapted from his own 2016 comic book (published under the nom de plume Winshluss) and co-directed with Alexis Ducord (“Zombillenium”).

The mature nature of the inciting incident feels reminiscent of the heart-rending Swiss stop-motion gem “My Life as a Zucchini,” but soon “Wonderwoods” arrives at a familiar, if still charming, place that’s more squarely family-friendly than tonally audacious. To see Grandma before it’s too late, the family travels by car — Angelo has a pair of siblings,...

Batman: Caped Crusader is the latest DC animated series and the latest collection of adventures for the Dark Knight. This series takes the powerless superhero back to his roots, reflecting the general noir, hardboiled tone of the Golden Age Batman comics. Given how successful and acclaimed this formula has become already, it's easy to see how it might translate into other DC characters.

This could be used to adapt other heroes who debuted in the Golden Age, namely the superhero that started it all. Likewise, more recent characters or interpretations of older heroes might also work in this more grounded, street-level tone. This way, Batman isn't the only one given this level of polish, showcasing how such concepts work just as well for the wider DC Universe.

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Black Frieza has been absent from Dragon Ball Super for quite a while, building hype for when he makes his reappearance. Frieza's return could either indicate a redemption arc on the horizon for him, or his return as a great villain akin to his treatment during the Namek Saga. Black Frieza's new power could potentially rival Beerus, forcing the God of Destruction to fight seriously for the first time in the series.

Upon the completion of the Super Hero arc in Dragon Ball Super Chapter 103, Black Frieza was officially introduced an entire arc prior. Thats a long time to wait after the bombshell of his first appearance left the entire fandom theorizing and speculating. After Black Frieza came, saw, and conquered both Ultra Instinct Goku and Ultra Ego Vegeta like they were nothing, it seemed only natural that he would play a major role in the next arc of the manga.

The Cannes Film Festival has revealed the lineup for its new strand dedicated to immersive works. Among the eight projects in competition are the French premiere of Evolver, which will feature Cate Blanchett in voiceover, and the European premiere of Maya: The Birth of a Superhero with Indira Varma and Bridgerton’s Charithra Chandran as English voices. Meanwhile, the non-competitive works boast a stellar cast including Colin Farrell as the English voice in Gloomy Eyes, Jessica Chastain, Millie Bobby Brown, and Patti Smith in Spheres.

Earlier this month, the Cannes Film Festival and its Marché du Film had announced the launch of a new competition dedicated to immersive works. The statement revealed that the competition will feature immersive, collective, and interactive works that utilize virtual reality, augmented reality, and other cutting-edge technologies to transcend conventional storytelling and transport audiences to other worlds, and narratives.

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Goku congregates the heroes on Beerus’ Planet for a seismic showdown of strength. Gohan initially faces Goten and Trunks, and later Gotenks, before Goku tags in to fight. Gohan Beast and Ultra Instinct Goku test each other’s strength, and nearly destroys Beerus’ Planet, but the fight is just getting started.

The following contains spoilers for Dragon Ball Super Chapter 102, "Son Goku vs. Son Gohan," by Akira Toriyama and Toyotarou, Caleb Book, and Brandon Bovia, available in English from Viz Media.

Dragon Ball Super’s ongoing manga has been the best place to get the latest updates and suspenseful story developments in Akira Toriyama’s shonen magnum opus. Audiences have patiently been waiting since Chapter 89, “A Rival Appears!,” for the manga to move past the events of Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, the anime’s latest feature film. It’s taken Dragon Ball Super’s manga over a year to...

Chris Pratt reveals his new mustache in a Pringles commercial for the upcoming Super Bowl. Pringles likely paid a hefty sum for their Super Bowl commercial spot, with prices for a 30-second ad reaching up to $7 million. Chris Pratt has several projects in the pipeline, including the animated movie Garfield, Netflix's The Electric State, and the prequel series The Terminal List: Dark Wolf.

Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World star Chris Pratt dons a glorious mustache and becomes Mr. P in the new Pringles Super Bowl ad. Essentially telling the tale of the ad itself, the footage finds Pratt shopping at his local convenience store, where he decides to indulge in a tube of Pringles. Told by the clerk that, with his new ‘stache, he resembles the Pringles mascot, Pratt soon finds himself journeying across the Great Plains as Mr. P.

You can check out the new Pringles ad below.

The latest HasLab Transformers crowdfunding project involves a nostalgic take on an iconic Autobot leader.

Based on the versions of Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus from the early 2000s anime Transformers: Robots in Disguise (known as Transformers: Car Robots in Japan), the new Omega Prime figure is a long-awaited new take on toys that have become collector's items. It also brings an exciting variation on the original toys' weaponry.

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Announced on Jan. 30, 2024, the HasLab Omega Prime figure is actually three toys in one, all designed by Hisashi Yuki, who worked on the original versions. The "main" figure in the trio is the Robots in Disguise...

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Dragon Ball Super has steadily pushed the series' beloved main cast of characters to levels of power approaching the Gods and Angels of the multiverse, and that doesn't just go for the heroes. Frieza is one of the latest characters in Super to get a dramatic power increase,...

Warning: Spoilers For Dragon Ball Super Manga #101

Beerus has been training Goku and Vegeta to potentially become the next God of Destruction of Universe 7. Goku's disinterest in the job hasn't stopped Beerus from trying to find a replacement, and Vegeta could also be a candidate. Beerus has been the God of Destruction for a very long time, and he likely wants to retire.

Dragon Ball Super's God of Destruction has been helping make Goku and Vegeta stronger, and Beerus has finally explained why. The Dbz sequel series broadened the universe and Goku's variety of adversaries considerably throughout its many arcs. Beerus and his angel attendant, Whis, have been training Goku and Vegeta, and chapter #101 reveals it's more than a fun side-project for the divine beings.

When the Destroyer God Beerus was introduced in Dragon Ball Super's first arc, he was exploding entire planets with the same level of...

The most important aspect of any open world game is its map. If you can’t make a game a joy to explore, what’s the point of making it so big in the first place? It’s a challenge Nintendo and The Pokémon Company will have to face in the fall.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are poised to be the first entries in the franchise with a truly open world map. Although the franchise’s previous title, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, had all the makings of an open world, it was ultimately cordoned off into sections.

The features and modes that make up this new generation of Pokémon games were previewed in the latest game trailer, which you can watch below, as well as a blog post published on the Pokémon website.

According to Nintendo, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will include three interwoven end goals. These include defeating Gym Leaders to become a Pokémon Champion,...