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‘A Minecraft Movie’ Breaks Box Office Opening Weekend Record With $157 Million USD
A Minecraft Movie has surpassed box office opening weekend numbers with $157 million USD, marking the biggest domestic debut of the year and the best record in the history of video game adaptation films.The Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment project stars Jason Momoa and Jack Black, and was expected to rake in between $70 and $80 million USD. The final number comes closer to $90 million USD. The international box office saw the film add $144 million USD, giving it a total $301 million USD start globally. Costing $150 million USD to produce, before its global marketing expense, the film is on record to profit. The video game adaptation also surpasses Universal and Illumination's 2024 blockbuster The Super Mario Bros. Movie which brought in $146 million USD. A Minecraft Movie was based...
‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Has an Official Max Premiere Date
DC Studios head honcho James Gunn has taken to X to reveal the official release date for Peacemaker season two.The John Cena-starring series created by Gunn is slated to hit Max later this summer. Gunn wrote all eight episodes of the second season and will also be returning to direct some of the episodes for the new season. Writing in a post on X, Gunn confirmed, "Counting the days until Peace on Earth. I just finished the DI & Mix on the Season Premiere yesterday and wow it’s one of my favorite things ever. DC Studios’ #Peacemaker Season 2 coming soon only on @StreamOnMax August 21."The second season stars John Cena as Christopher Smith/Peacemaker as well as returning cast members Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, Steve Agee, Nhut Le and Robert Patrick August Smith. O...
J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival Will Continue, Just Under Different Name
J. Cole's annual Dreamville Festival will soldier on — just under a different name.Dreamville and Live Nation festival producer Sascha Stone Guttfreund confirmed the news via Billboard, disputing earlier reports that this year's iteration would be its last. “We’re going to be here for years to come,” Guttfreund said. “This is a multi-year deal, and we’re so excited to be working with the city of Raleigh together on something new and exciting, and to continue to build on this incredible thing that we’ve done over the years.”Raleigh City Manager Marchell Adams-David also noted that the festival will likely continue to have hip-hop-heavy lineups in the future, “We’re going to continue on the same path that’s been successful for us. Our consumers have told us what they like, and we’re going to...
The White Lotus Season 3 Finale Features a Real Body Count and Little Else to Say
The shallow and bloody "Amor Fati" brings vacation to a close. The White Lotus Season 3 Finale Features a Real Body Count and Little Else to Say Liz Shannon Miller
Brand New’s Jesse Lacey Faces New Grooming Allegations
The allegations focus on Lacey’s conduct with a fan who was 15 at the time. Brand New’s Jesse Lacey Faces New Grooming Allegations Jo Vito
Dave Allen, Gang of Four Bassist, Dead at 69
Allen played on the band's first two albums, including Entertainment! Dave Allen, Gang of Four Bassist, Dead at 69 Jo Vito
Elton John and Brandi Carlile team up for rocking SNL performance
The two performed the title track from their new album, Who Believes in Angels?, as well as the cut “Little Richard's Bible.” Elton John and Brandi Carlile Team Up for Rocking SNL Performance: Watch Jo Vito
Jack Black hosts a bonkers bass potluck jam session on SNL
Jack Black gets "lost in a corn maze of bass" when his jam session of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' "Free Fallin'" spirals out of control. Jack Black Hosts a Bonkers Bass Potluck Jam Session on SNL Scoop Harrison
SNL Swipes Back at Morgan Wallen
Saturday Night Live took a pair of digs at country singer after he walked off the show. SNL Swipes Back at Morgan Wallen Scoop Harrison
‘Marvel Rivals’ Emma Frost & Her Thick Thighs Bring Out Hight Levels of Virtual Thirst
Emma Frost and her ridiculously thick thighs might bring more players to Marvel Rivals.
‘A Minecraft Movie’ Struck Box Office Diamonds With Largest Opening Day of 2025
Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment's bet on A Minecraft Movie has paid off. Following more than a decade in development, the film has kicked off with a stellar box office opening, raking in $58 million USD across North America from Friday and preview screenings. The film's opening day is the largest in 2025, soaring past Captain America: Brave New World's $40.9 million USD opening. The Minecraft film marks the largest box office opening since Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024. A Minecraft Movie is well on its way to surpassing estimates of $70 million to $80 million USD for the domestic opening weekend. The North American market has not seen a box office success like this since last November's Moana 2. A Minecraft Movie is projected to beat The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which garnered ...
Neil Young, Joan Baez, and Maggie Rogers to perform at Bernie Sanders and AOC rally
The "Fighting Oligarchy" rally will go down Saturday, April 12th in Los Angeles. Neil Young, Joan Baez & Maggie Rogers to Perform at Bernie Sanders and AOC Rally Jaeden Pinder
