In “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” we meet Yoshi, a cuddly green dinosaur in pink boots who looks like a plastic bath toy and will eat just about anything (he’s voiced in a babyish coo by Donald Glover). We also meet an army of Lumas, the icky-adorable iridescent stars in designer colors who are the … Read more
T he 14-hour flight from Sydney to Los Angeles is already brutal. Crossing the Pacific while the focal point of an international media shitstorm — as Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass did in July 2024 after an ill-timed joke about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump — will only make it worse. “It’s an arduous flight, … Read more
Jack Black yelling “chicken jockey!” has inspired countless moviegoers watching “A Minecraft Movie” to throw their popcorn and scream at the top of their lungs. But what if you got the chance to see Black yell the viral phrase in real life? Videos of the actor surprising a crowd at a weekend showing of the … Read more
Screenshot: WB / Kotaku Warner Bros and Mojang’s A Minecraft Movie has now grossed over $550 million globally at the box office. The incredibly popular video game adaption is now more than halfway to reaching one billion total. Live Forever in the Universe of ‘New World: Aeternum’ Released on April 4, WB’s Minecraft live-action adaption … Read more
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Why do people shiver with antici… pation before Jack Black says “Chicken jockey!” in A Minecraft Movie? Black’s much-memed delivery of the line, which was previously teased in a trailer for the Warner Bros. box-office blockbuster, has been causing chaos in movie theaters around the world. Audiences are yelling the phrase (which is a Minecraft … Read more
Have you heard the buzz surrounding the unexpected success of the Minecraft movie? Director Jared Hess, the creative mind behind the film, reveals fascinating insights into the movie’s journey, from initial reactions too potential sequel plans, and working with stars like Jack Black and Jason Momoa. Dive in to discover the behind-the-scenes stories and the … Read more
The Blockbuster Power of Nostalgia: how ‘Minecraft’ Conquered the Box Office Table of Contents The Blockbuster Power of Nostalgia: how ‘Minecraft’ Conquered the Box Office The Disconnect Between Critics and Audiences Adapting to a New Era of Entertainment Consumption The Emerging Science of Engineered Virality in Film The Rise of Engineered Spectacle: How Films are … Read more
Saturday Night Live didn’t hold back on roasting President Donald Trump‘s sweeping new tariff plan that sent global stocks plunging this week. The NBC sketch comedy show’s latest cold open kicks off with a voice narrating, “On Wednesday, President Trump gave a speech in the Rose Garden announcing his economic vision for America, including tariffs … Read more
A Minecraft Movie has surprised at the box office with the year’s best opening weekend so far. After earning $55 million (£43 million) on Friday, Jack Black and Jason Momoa’s movie adaptation of the blockbuster Minecraft video game is projected by Deadline to earn upwards of $130 million (£100 million) in the US from its … Read more