animated cinema Archives

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January 6, 2026

Minecraft star Jack Black reveals he turned down playing Syndrome in Pixar classic The Incredibles, and now he regrets it: “Why was I being so difficult?”

Jack Black was offered the role of Syndrome in Pixar's animated film, The Incredibles, but declined the offer. He later expressed admiration for the film, calling it "one of the best movies ever made."

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October 13, 2025

Hollywood Minute: ‘Minecraft’ sequel, Elton John reissue, and a groundbreaking new film 41NBC News

Warner Bros. announced a sequel to A Minecraft Movie, set to release in IMAX theaters on July 23, 2027, with director Jared Hess returning. Elton John is reissuing his album Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy on October 24, in LP, CD, and digital formats, to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The film "Dear Luke, Love, Me," directed by Guillermo Díaz, will premiere on Apple TV+ on October 10, exploring themes of queer-platonic love, asexuality, and identity.

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June 28, 2025

A Minecraft Movie 4K Blu-ray Review

A Minecraft Movie features four misfit characters who are transported to the Overworld, where they must collaborate with a skilled crafter named Steve to return home. The film has a simplistic plot but embraces a light-hearted tone, appealing to fans of the video game. It showcases vibrant visuals and high production quality, including an Ultra HD presentation with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos sound. The film has a runtime of 101 minutes, is directed by Jared Hess, and features a cast that includes Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Jennifer Coolidge. Bonus features include five behind-the-scenes featurettes. The film is produced by Warner Bros. and is rated PG.