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BBC News
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Sevenoaks cinema ejects group from A Minecraft Movie screening
A cinema in Kent has said it had to eject a group of people during a screening of A Minecraft Movie due to rowdy behaviour sparked by a TikTok trend. The film stars Jason Momoa and Jack Black and is based on a popular video game which was launched in have been reports from cinemas across the country of viewers taking part in a TikTok trend of throwing popcorn, food and drinks, and shouting at certain moments during the McEwen, deputy chief executive of the Stag Theatre in Sevenoaks, said: "Since the opening weekend, we've had a few incidents and it's mostly groups of young boys aged between 11 to 14. "We ejected one group of seven young people who were being particularly rowdy."He added patrons thanked him and his staff for asking the group to leave. Sam from Tunbridge Wells, who went to watch A Minecraft Movie, told Radio Kent it was the "worst cinema experience of his life"."I just wanted to chill out to a funny film and it turned out to be a disaster," he said."The screening was full of teenage boys who talked through the entire film and they were daring each other to shout silly things."Sam added the teenagers would stand up, cheer and throw food whenever Jack Black's character, Steve, quoted anything which referenced a meme."I left the cinema with lettuce down me and they were really rude about female characters," he said. 'Visceral and legitimate' Mr McEwen said there was a fine line between people immersing themselves in the full cinema experience tastefully and being disruptive to the point which "ruins" it for other told Radio Kent about his personal experience of going to the cinema in his youth."I was a sci-fi fan. I remember going to see the Star Wars films and I and many others cheered when Yoda was involved in his first lightsaber duel," he McEwen said it was a "visceral and legitimate reaction" because viewers had been long-time fans of the franchise and the reaction was emotional rather than sparked by a social media trend. He said the cinema had a similar experience back in 2022 when Minions: The Rise of Gru was screening. "There was a TikTok trend called Gentle Minions and young people dressed up in suits and were rowdy during the film," he said.
BBC News
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Chicken jockey: Why Minecraft fans are going wild at the cinema
Have you been to see the new Minecraft film? What was it like in the cinema you visited?The film simply called A Minecraft Movie, has big stars like Jason Momoa and Jack tells the story of four characters pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld, from the best-selling video UK Cinema Association said there has been an "exceptional" crowd response, with many young fans shouting out, throwing popcorn, and cheering when certain characters appear on screen. Some cinema-goers have loved seeing their fellow audience members getting involved. Liverpool comedian Sam Avery even told the BBC that seeing the film with his 10-year-old sons was "honestly the most joyous cinemagoing experience I've ever had".But others feel that all the noise can be cinemas have warned that "loud screaming, clapping and shouting will not be tolerated", and that people could be asked to leave if necessary. Why is there so much audience reaction to A Minecraft Movie? This isn't the first time something like this has happened. Back in 2022 when Minions: The Rise of Gru was released there was a trend for young people wearing suits, making noise and throwing things during the that time social media was said to be the source, and it seems this is also likely to be the case for A Minecraft people have seen others behave in a similar way on TikTok and other social media platforms, it can be understandable that they'd want to have the same have also been lots of memes shared featuring certain lines and scenes from the film, which have helped build up the hype for people before they have even seen the film for themselves. What is chicken jockey and why has it created so much hype? Chicken jockey is a baby zombie riding a chicken! One of the reasons it's getting fans so excited is because it's rarely seen in the game. Most people only have around a 0.25% chance of seeing chicken jockey moment was also teased in trailers so for those who have been waiting for the film to come out for a long time, the anticipation has been building. It's not just chicken jockey that's been getting a reaction in cinemas. There has also been lots clapping and cheering when fans have spotted something in the film that they recognised from the game, or when a new character appeared on has been particularly the case for the first appearance of Jack Black, as the delivery of some of his lines has become iconic, with people enjoying mimicking him. Is there a way to keep all cinema-goers happy? Dad Sam Avery, said there were "bound to be people" annoyed by the noise, but that he and his family were going to go and see it again and would "be disappointed if it's not the same atmosphere again".UK Cinema Association chief executive Phil Clapp has also said he was happy to see people so excited to be at the cinema, and has asked people to "please enjoy themselves".He told the BBC: "At a time when some claim that young people are now foregoing the cinema experience, it's clearly great to see such a high level of engagement."But he has also asked "those taking part to be mindful of the enjoyment of other cinema-goers".Some cinemas have also been trying to find a way to look after those who like a quiet cinema experience and those who want more of an example is Cineworld who have arranged special "Chicken Jockey Screenings" on 13 April, where fans are encouraged to "dress up, whoop, yelp and clap their way through this block-busting adventure".What would you prefer? A quiet cinema or one where you can get involved?
BBC News
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Witney cinema issues Minecraft warning after online trend
A cinema has told customers to behave during showings of A Minecraft Movie after rowdy behaviour at other screenings went viral on social media.A sign displayed at Cineworld in Witney, Oxfordshire, has warned people any form of anti-social behaviour would see them removed without a film, which received underwhelming reviews from critics, made an estimated $300m (£233m) globally at the box office on its opening popularity has spread online, with videos of young audience members shouting responses and celebrating the appearance of different characters made famous by the video game - which is one of the world's best selling. The film tells the story of four misfits pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld – the place where all players start in Minecraft.A number of lines from star Jack Black - in particular his introductory "I... am Steve" - have been met with cheering, shouting and moment showing the arrival of the character Chicken Jockey - alongside Black's accompanying dialogue - has also been the focal point for much of the furore. The notice in at Cineworld in Witney reads: "Any form of anti-social behaviour, especially anything that may disturb other guests such as loud screaming, clapping and shouting will not be tolerated."Anyone who is found to be acting in this manner will be removed from the screening and not entitled to a refund."The BBC has contacted Cineworld to find out if there had been particular issues at the branch. The behaviour has been compared to 2022's #gentleminions trend - which saw large groups of young people attending screenings of Minions: The Rise of Gru in were forced to outlaw viewers wearing suits during showings due to their rowdy behaviour - with some saying they had to give huge numbers of refunds. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
Express Tribune
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Zendaya to voice Shrek's daughter in Shrek 5
Zendaya has officially joined the cast of Shrek 5, marking a major addition to the beloved animated franchise. The news was revealed Thursday morning through the series' official social media accounts, reposting her 2017 tweet which said, "I watch Shrek too often in my adulthood", captioning it, 'this aged well'. Zendaya will voice the daughter of Shrek (Mike Myers) and Fiona (Cameron Diaz), making her a key character in the highly anticipated sequel. In addition to Zendaya, Eddie Murphy will reprise his iconic role as Donkey. Scheduled for release on December 23, 2026, Shrek 5 will be the first new Shrek film in over 16 years, following the release of Shrek Forever After in 2010. While plot details remain under wraps, the film is expected to continue the franchise's tradition of humor and heart. The film is directed by Walt Dohrn, known for his work on the Trolls franchise, who also contributed to the second, third, and fourth Shrek films. Dohrn is co-directing alongside Brad Ableson, who worked on Minions: The Rise of Gru. Producing the film are Gina Shay, also from the Trolls series, and Chris Meledandri, CEO of Illumination, the studio behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Shrek has become one of DreamWorks Animation's most successful franchises, beginning with the 2001 film that grossed over $488 million worldwide and won the first-ever Oscar for Best Animated Feature. Its four films have earned nearly $2.9 billion globally, along with a Broadway musical, theme park attractions, and a spin-off film series focused on Puss in Boots. Zendaya's casting in Shrek 5 follows her recent success in Dune, Euphoria, and her upcoming role in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. She is also expected to appear in the next Spider-Man film.
