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AppWizard

February 1, 2026

How Does Jack Black Feel About The Minecraft Movie’s Theater Audience ‘Going Nuts? (I Can’t Get Enough Of His A+ Comparison)

This year features several anticipated video game adaptations, including The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Mortal Kombat II, and Street Fighter. A Minecraft Movie became the highest-grossing film in the domestic market of 2025, earning 8.3 million globally. The film's success was marked by enthusiastic audience reactions, reminiscent of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Jack Black noted the audience's fervor and compared it to his childhood experiences with the cult classic. Warner Bros. re-released the film due to its reception, and Black's song “Lava Chicken” became the shortest hit to reach the Billboard charts. A sequel is in development, with production expected to start in April and a release date set for July 23, 2027.

AppWizard

January 22, 2026

You voted on the best Android apps and games of 2025, and it wasn’t even close

In 2025, the best Android app, according to a poll, was Androidify, which received 40% of the votes. Other contenders included Google Journal and Banana Browser, which did not reach double digits. The best mobile game was Red Dead Redemption, garnering just under 30% of the votes, followed by Subnautica with around 14% and Persona 5: The Phantom X with approximately 11%.

AppWizard

January 17, 2026

Minecraft 2’s Script Is “So Good,” Jason Momoa Says

Jason Momoa will reprise his role in A Minecraft Movie 2, with production starting at the end of April. He described the script as "very funny" and expressed his enthusiasm for it. The original film, A Minecraft Movie, was released in 2025 and grossed over 0 million globally. A sequel was announced in October 2025, with a release date set for July 23, 2027. Original director Jared Hess is returning to co-write the sequel, and the original cast, including Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, and Sebastian Hansen, is expected to return, along with new additions. The sequel may explore the character Alex, hinted at in the original film's conclusion.

AppWizard

January 15, 2026

Marvel Rivals’ Deadpool is a triple-role menace, and the Merc with a Mouth’s cringe-worthy interactions don’t disappoint

Deadpool is the first triple-role hero in Marvel Rivals, presenting a challenge for game balance with three distinct versions. His character design includes upgradeable abilities and witty dialogue, featuring humorous interactions and cultural references. He will join the Marvel Rivals roster when Season 6 launches on January 16. Season 6 will also introduce a new convoy map, the Museum of Contemplation, enhance the Hero Proficiency system, and include a photo mode in Times Square and a new area called the Clobberin' Club for 1v1 duels.

AppWizard

January 7, 2026

The UK box office had its best year since COVID in 2025

The U.K. box office generated £1.07 billion in 2025, marking its most successful year since the COVID-19 pandemic, though still 21 percent below pre-COVID levels. The top ten films of the year were all sequels, remakes, or adaptations, with "A Minecraft Movie" leading at £56.8 million. Other top films included "Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy" (£46.3 million), "Wicked: For Good" (£45.8 million), "Lilo & Stitch" (£37.3 million), and "Jurassic World Rebirth" (£36.1 million). Notably, no superhero films made the top half of the chart for the first time since 2020. Gen Z audiences showed a 25 percent increase in cinema attendance in 2025.

AppWizard

January 1, 2026

Pluribus lead Rhea Seehorn’s career began as the ‘tutorial sorceress’ in a Magic The Gathering PC game from 1997

Rhea Seehorn is the lead actress in the new Apple TV show Pluribus, created by Vince Gilligan. She is known for her role in Better Call Saul and has a career that began in the 1990s. One of her early appearances was in a live-action segment for the Magic: The Gathering game Shandalar, developed by Microprose. In a recent NPR interview, Seehorn shared a humorous memory about the low-budget production, where she wore tube socks with electrical tape to mimic gladiator boots. She also expressed excitement about seeing her photo on the back cover of the game and recalled trying to get a copy at Best Buy, where she was met with confusion.

AppWizard

December 29, 2025

Granblue Fantasy PC Version Heading to Steam Worldwide

Cygames announced that Granblue Fantasy will launch an English version on Steam on March 10, 2026. This release will be independent of the existing browser and mobile versions, and accounts from those platforms will not carry over. The English version has previously been accessible through various means, but this will be the first official availability in specific regions. The new PC version may allow for faster content updates, although immediate access to upcoming collaborations, like the Evangelion crossover, is uncertain.

AppWizard

December 29, 2025

The year of Minecraft: How Jack Black’s block-tastic video game adaptation started the most chaotic cinema trend of 2025

A Minecraft Movie was released on April 4, 2025, featuring Jack Black as Steve and other characters navigating the Minecraft world. The film generated significant fan engagement, with audiences cheering and celebrating during screenings, leading to some theaters requiring law enforcement to maintain order. A UK cinema banned children to curb disturbances. The film's success is attributed to Minecraft's large player base, with 1.4 million active players daily and over 50 million annual logins. The landscape of video game adaptations has improved, with successful examples like HBO's The Last of Us and Prime Video's Fallout. A sequel to A Minecraft Movie is scheduled for release on July 23, 2027, alongside other adaptations like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and a Street Fighter reboot.

Winsage

December 25, 2025

Long-lost Windows 10 Andromeda firmware surfaces for first-gen Duo

The DuoWOA Project has released the Windows 10 Andromeda OS firmware and installation instructions for the first-generation Microsoft Surface Duo. This OS was originally designed for the device before Microsoft switched to Android. While users can now explore Andromeda OS, several functionalities, including sensors, cellular data, sleep mode, and brightness control, are not operational. Users may also experience elevated device temperatures while using Andromeda OS. The Surface Duo features two 5.6-inch AMOLED panels with a resolution of 1800×1350, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, 6GB of RAM, and storage options of 128GB or 256GB, along with a 3,577 mAh battery that supports 18W charging.

AppWizard

December 23, 2025

Why A Minecraft Movie was 2025’s most important film

The film adaptation of a beloved brick-building video game, A Minecraft Movie, has become the highest-grossing film in the US for 2025 and ranks fourth worldwide, nearing the billion mark globally. It features Jack Black and includes a musical number about "lava chicken." Oppenheimer, starring Cillian Murphy, is the third highest-grossing film in 2023. A Minecraft Movie received a 48% rating on Rotten Tomatoes but exceeded audience expectations during its opening weekend in April, with active participation from viewers. Some screenings required police intervention due to the excitement, as fans engaged enthusiastically with the film.