animated film

AppWizard
June 28, 2025
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.
AppWizard
June 21, 2025
“K-Pop Demon Hunters” is an animated film on Netflix featuring a girl group that also serves as demon hunters, with talents including Arden Cho and Ahn Hyo-seop. “Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical” on Disney+ is a musical adaptation of the film, featuring original songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and includes a puppeteered Olaf. “A Minecraft Movie” on HBO Max, starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, has grossed nearly a billion dollars at the box office, aided by a viral TikTok meme and interactive screenings. “28 Years Later,” directed by Danny Boyle and featuring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Jodie Comer, revives the zombie genre. “Jaws,” celebrating its 50th anniversary on Peacock, is a classic thriller that established summer blockbusters and key marketing strategies in the film industry.
AppWizard
June 21, 2025
The Gilded Age returns for Season 3 on Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and Max, featuring Bertha aiming to establish her place in New York society and George expanding his railroads to California. Ada navigates her new role as the lady of the Brook house after marrying Rev. Forte, while Agnes deals with the implications of her sister's wealth. The season highlights evolving relationships and ambitious pursuits. The Waterfront, a family drama by Kevin Williamson, is now streaming on Netflix, focusing on the Buckley family in Havenport. The Buccaneers, based on Edith Wharton's unfinished novel, has its second season streaming on Apple TV+, following American women in 1870s London. Surviving Ohio State, an HBO documentary about Dr. Richard Strauss's abuse at Ohio State University, is available on Max. A Minecraft Movie, featuring Jack Black, is a popular choice among children and has grossed nearly a billion dollars. Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical is now on Disney+, capturing the West End production of the animated film. Ash, a sci-fi thriller starring Eiza Gonzalez and Aaron Paul, is streaming on Shudder. KPop Demon Hunters is an animated musical action-comedy about a K-pop girl group fighting demons. Friendship, a comedy starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd, is available on VOD platforms. Haim has released a music video for "All Over Me," and rock band Wednesday has launched "Wound Up Here (By Holdin On)," the second single from their upcoming album, Bleeds, set to release on September 19.
AppWizard
June 20, 2025
New movies available for streaming include "A Minecraft Movie" on Max, featuring Jason Momoa and Jennifer Coolidge, and "Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical" on Disney+, starring Samantha Barks. The documentary "Sally," about NASA pioneer Sally Ride, is available on Disney+ and Hulu. The BBC docuseries "Walking with Dinosaurs" has been revived and is available on PBS. The action-comedy series "Peacemaker," starring John Cena, is available on Max. "The Accountant 2," featuring Ben Affleck, is now streaming on Prime Video.
AppWizard
June 19, 2025
An animated film adaptation of Death Stranding is in development, with Aaron Guzikowski writing the screenplay. The project is a collaboration between Kojima Productions and Line Mileage. Guzikowski has expressed his excitement for the project, highlighting his admiration for Hideo Kojima's work. This animated film is separate from a live-action adaptation being developed by A24. Additionally, Death Stranding 2 is set to be released on PlayStation 5 on June 26th.
AppWizard
June 16, 2025
In May 2024, Netflix announced plans for a new animated series set in the Minecraft universe, developed by WildBrain. The series was confirmed on May 30, 2024, coinciding with the game's 15th anniversary. Dominique Bazay discussed the project at the Annecy Animation Film Festival, highlighting collaboration with Mojang Studios. Kevin Adams and Joe Ksander will serve as executive producers and showrunners, while A.C. Bradley will lead the writing team. Flying Bark, an Australian animation studio, is also involved in the project. The series aims to maintain the game's iconic aesthetic while enhancing the visuals. No character designs have been revealed yet.
AppWizard
June 14, 2025
Ryan Murphy Productions has released initial camera test photos for the limited series American Love Story, featuring actors Paul Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon as John F. Kennedy, Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. The animated film A Minecraft Movie will premiere on Warner Bros.' streaming service, Max, on June 20, with Jack Black voicing a character. The Palm Springs ShortFest will take place from June 24 to 30, featuring juries including Gold Derby's editor-in-chief, Debra Birnbaum, and offering five Oscar-qualifying awards. King Charles III has knighted Gary Oldman and awarded David Beckham honors, while Samantha Morton received a CBE. Ryan Reynolds is collaborating with Paramount Animation and director Josh Cooley for an adaptation of the children's book I Eat Poop: A Dung Beetle Story by Mark Pett. Matthew McConaughey is set to star in a new film adaptation of the private detective character Mike Hammer, created by Mickey Spillane. Juliana Canfield will star in the thriller F.A.S.T., alongside Brandon Sklenar, in a story about a former special forces commando confronting CIA-protected drug dealers.
AppWizard
June 4, 2025
Producer Ben Mekler revealed that there was a near-miss project to adapt the video game MediEvil into an animated film, which would have featured original songs by the rock duo Tenacious D. Mekler expressed his enthusiasm for the project on Twitter, highlighting MediEvil as one of his favorite games and the potential for storytelling and musical innovation.
AppWizard
April 19, 2025
The song "Steve’s Lava Chicken," performed by Jack Black for the animated film A Minecraft Movie, has become the shortest song to enter the UK singles charts, reaching number 21. The track is 34 seconds long, surpassing the previous record of 36 seconds held by "The Ladies’ Bras" by Jonny Trunk & Wisbey, which peaked at number 27 in 2007.
AppWizard
April 14, 2025
A Minecraft Movie was projected to generate between million and million during its opening weekend in the United States but instead earned million and surpassed the 0 million mark globally by its second weekend. The film's success is attributed to its built-in audience, the popularity of Minecraft with over 300 million copies sold, and a star-studded cast including Jack Black and Jason Momoa. It was released in April 2025, strategically timed for spring break with no significant competition. The film's open-ended narrative appealed to both fans and newcomers, despite mixed reviews from critics. The success of video game adaptations, including the Mario movie, indicates a shift in how studios approach this genre, although experts caution that not all adaptations will succeed and emphasize the importance of respecting the source material.
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