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April Fools’ Day is almost here! If you come across news that seems too outrageous to be true, chances are it’s part of the long-standing tradition of pranks and hoaxes. Many well-known brands pour significant resources into elaborate April Fools’ marketing campaigns , rolling out fake products and services just for laughs. But how did this playful holiday begin, and what role does it play in comedy as a genre—especially in film? While its exact beginnings remain unclear, April Fools’ Day has been celebrated in different cultures for centuries. One of the most widely accepted theories traces the holiday back to 16th-century France, when the country switched from the Julian calendar, established by Julius Caesar, to the Gregorian calendar, introduced by Pope Gregory XIII. Under the Julian system, the new year was observed around April 1. However, some people slowly adapted to the change when the Gregorian calendar moved New Year’s Day to January 1. Those who continued celebrating the o...

(Fox/Fox Sports) Baseball fans, Opening Day is here ! Opening Day for the Cubs and Dodgers was technically Tuesday, March 18, in Tokyo . They will play another regular-season game this morning, before flying back to the United States to finish spring training. Playing this week in Tokyo are Japanese natives including Shota Imanaga, Roki Sasaki, Seiya Suzuki, Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Shohei Ohtani. Both games were sold out, with tickets on the secondary market more expensive than this year's Super Bowl. For 26 other MLB teams, Opening Day will occur Thursday, March 27, with 14 games scheduled that day. Thirty of the league’s top pitchers are set to take the mound, featuring 22 All-Stars, four making their debut with new teams, and one poised to become the quickest top overall draft pick to start a season opener. Japan has a deep and complex relationship with baseball , and no story captures that connection better than Tokyo Giant: The Legend of Victor Starffin . Baseball has been a ...

Spring officially begins on March 20th , bringing with it longer days, flowers, and a sense of renewal. While our current calendar starts the year on January 1st, many cultures and historical traditions view the spring equinox as a natural and symbolic "new year" due to the renewal of nature associated with the season after a long winter. It's a time to embrace new beginnings, reconnect with nature, and find a bit of magic along the way.  To celebrate the Spring Equinox, you can watch some films that reflect the magic of nature and the themes of rebirth. At Multicom, our genre-focused YouTube channels offer a variety of content to suit every mood. This spring, our family-friendly channel, FamBrand , is the perfect place to find films full of adventure that are appropriate for people of all ages. Two standout films, The Magic Door and The Secret Path , capture the essence of spring's themes: growth, second chances, and the magic of transformation.  The Magic Door, fea...