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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘A Minecraft Movie' Gets Max Streaming Release Date
No need to exit out of creative mode just yet — 'A Minecraft Movie' has set a Max streaming date for June 20. Based on the sandbox 'Minecraft' game that was first developed by Sweden's Mojang Studios in 2011, 'A Minecraft Movie' stars four misfits — played by the likes of Jason Momoa, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks and Sebastian Hansen — who get sucked into the Overworld. They enlist the help of a handy crafted named Steve, played by Jack Black, to survive. More from Variety Jack Black to Receive King of Comedy Award at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards (EXCLUSIVE) HBO Max Continues Global Rollout and Sets July Launch in New Markets, Including Estonia and Iceland 'A Minecraft Movie' Success Dissected: Brand Experts Reveal 'Entertain or Die' Strategy at SXSW London 'A Minecraft Movie' had a record-breaking $163 million domestic and $150 million international opening, making for a total $313 million global launch. At the time, it was the best opening weekend of 2025 and the highest opening weekend for a video game adaptation. The film has earned $951 million worldwide in theaters. Warner Bros. film heads Michael de Luca and Pam Abdy called 'Minecraft' a 'world-class achievement' in a memo to staff after its blockbuster opening. Despite the film receiving overall mixed reviews from critics (47% on Rotten Tomatoes), the film still managed to draw in families and young kids. David A. Gross, who runs the consulting firm FranchiseRe movie, told Variety: 'Reviews are not good, but these pictures are made for moviegoers, not critics. When a release catches fire like this, it generates its own momentum and you can set aside all projections.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
UPI
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Jack Black to be honored at Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
1 of 5 | Jack Black will be presented with the King of Comedy Award at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on June 21. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 11 (UPI) -- Actor and comedian Jack Black is set to be honored during the upcoming Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards June 21. The Minecraft Movie star is also known for voicing characters in The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Kung Fu Panda. Black will be presented with the King of Comedy Award, receiving a Silver Blimp before being "decimated in Nickelodeon's iconic Slime," a press release states. Tyla is set to host the show, which also features Alex Warren, Auli'i Cravalho, Benny Blanco, Ice Spice, Jack Griffo, Jacob Rodriguez, Katelyn West, Kel Mitchell, Kira Kosarin, Maia Kealoha, Renee Montgomery, SeanDoesMagic, Samantha Lorraine, Tony Hawk, Victoria Monet and KATSEYE. Selena Gomez, Ariana Granda, Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar lead the nominations for the awards show, which airs June 21 at 8 p.m. EDT on Nickelodeon, TeenNick, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., MTV2 and CMT.
