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AppWizard

June 20, 2025

‘Minecraft,’ ‘Frozen’ the musical, plus more movies and TV shows to stream this weekend

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

May 23, 2025

New on Max in June 2025: Gilded Age Season 3, Looney Tunes, and Minecraft Movie

Max will release several new titles in June 2025, including: - June 1: The documentary series The Mortician, which explores the unethical practices of a family-owned funeral home in the 1980s. - June 22: The third season of The Gilded Age, focusing on the social and economic upheaval of the American Gilded Age. - June 28: The documentary My Mom Jayne, featuring Mariska Hargitay's exploration of her relationship with her late mother, actress Jayne Mansfield. - Streaming debuts of A Minecraft Movie and The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (release dates to be announced). Additional programming includes various seasons of shows and films scheduled throughout the month.

AppWizard

May 17, 2025

‘Murderbot,’ ‘The Brutalist,’ ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ ‘Duster,’ and the best to stream this weekend

Apple TV+ has released a new sci-fi series titled "Murderbot," adapted from Martha Wells’ "Murderbot Diaries." The show features Alexander Skarsgård as a self-aware cyborg tasked with protecting scientists on an uninhabited planet while secretly binge-watching a space opera. The first two episodes are now available for streaming. FX's "Welcome to Wrexham," a docuseries about a Welsh football club owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, returns for its fourth season on Hulu. " Duster," an action drama set in the 1970s, stars Josh Holloway and is now streaming on Max. Amazon's "Overcompensating," a college comedy created by and starring Benito Skinner, follows a closeted freshman and his outsider friend on a journey of self-discovery, with all eight episodes available on Prime Video. "The Brutalist," a historical drama starring Adrien Brody, is now streaming on Max after winning three Academy Awards. The Apple TV+ documentary "Deaf President Now!" recounts a 1988 protest at Gallaudet University for a Deaf president, directed by Nyle DiMarco and Davis Guggenheim. "The Quilters," a documentary short about incarcerated men making quilts for foster children, is available on Netflix. The "Minecraft Movie," featuring Jack Black, is now available for purchase on Amazon. Disney's live-action "Snow White" can now be watched on VOD platforms despite previous controversies surrounding its production.

AppWizard

May 9, 2025

The Minecraft Movie on Blu-ray & 4K, plus new Imprint, KLSC, and BFI announcements & Tron screens in 4K with Dolby Vision at the Academy Museum on 7/3!

Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment will release Jared Hess’ The Minecraft Movie digitally on May 13, 2024, followed by physical formats on June 24, including a Limited Edition 4K Steelbook. The 4K disc will feature Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio, along with five featurettes. Kino Lorber Studio Classics will release Bob Giraldi’s Hiding Out (1987) on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on July 29. Via Vision will release several Imprint Films Blu-ray titles on July 30, including a double feature of Blue (1968) and Fade In (1973), along with other classic films. Paramount will release Clue (1985) and Aeon Flux (2005) in 4K Ultra HD Steelbook format on October 7. The British Film Institute will release Women in Love (1969) in 4K Ultra HD and Bhaji on the Beach (1993) on Blu-ray on July 14, and Human Traffic (1999) in 4K Ultra HD on July 21. Eureka! will release The Tattooed Dragon (1973) on Blu-ray on July 21. Film Movement will screen Shanghai Blues (1984) in theaters on June 20, and the Academy Museum will screen Tron (1982) on July 3, with a physical 4K Ultra HD release expected later this year.

AppWizard

April 29, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Stays on Top as ‘Sinners’ Holds Strong and ‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith’ Reissue Blasts into Third at U.K. and Ireland Box Office

Warner Bros.’ “A Minecraft Movie” has topped the U.K. and Ireland box office for the fourth consecutive weekend, earning £2.4 million and a total of £10.7 million. “Sinners” secured second place with £1.2 million, totaling £3.6 million. The reissue of “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge Of The Sith” earned £0.3 million. “The Accountant 2” debuted in fourth place with £0.2 million. “Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII” grossed £5,671, landing in fifth place. “Until Dawn” debuted in sixth with £2,776. “The Penguin Lessons” added £1,334 for a total of £0.9 million. Disney’s “The Amateur” earned £7,707, totaling £1.1 million. “Thudarum” debuted in ninth place with £4,346. A24’s “Warfare” generated £6,516, totaling £0.1 million. Upcoming releases include Disney’s “Thunderbolts” on May 1 and “Parthenope” on May 2.

AppWizard

April 23, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Stays on Top as ‘Sinners’ and ‘The Penguin Lessons’ Lead Strong Easter Debuts at U.K. and Ireland Box Office

Warner Bros.’ “A Minecraft Movie” grossed £5.3 million over the Easter weekend in the U.K. and Ireland, accumulating a total of £15.2 million. “Sinners” debuted in second place with £3.2 million, while “The Penguin Lessons” opened in third with £2.4 million. “The Amateur” maintained fourth place with £1.2 million, bringing its two-week total to £2.2 million. A24’s “Warfare” debuted in fifth place with £7,470, and Disney’s “Snow White” added £4,461 to its total. Universal’s “Six The Musical” landed in seventh place with £3,106, raising its total to £1.7 million after three weeks. The thriller “Drop” slipped to eighth, contributing £0,326 to its total of £1.2 million. “The King Of Kings” earned £4,967 in its second weekend, totaling £1.3 million. “Kesari Chapter 2” debuted with £4,002. Upcoming releases include “Escape From Extinction: Rewilding” on April 22, “Macbeth: David Tennant and Cush Jumbo” on April 23, and several others on April 25, including “Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII” and “The Ugly Stepsister.” Reissues include “Miss Congeniality” and “Pride & Prejudice.”

BetaBeacon

April 21, 2025

The Black Mirror game Thronglets is real and available for iOS and Android

Netflix has released a new game called Thronglets, inspired by an episode from the latest season of Black Mirror. The game combines elements of Tamagotchi and Pokémon and explores dark and existential themes.

AppWizard

April 17, 2025

Jared Hess Is Still a Sundance Guy: Why the Smash Hit ‘Minecraft Movie’ Feels a Little Like an Indie Film

Jared Hess, director of “A Minecraft Movie,” admires Robert Eggers’ reinterpretation of “Nosferatu” for its distinct personality and unexpected storytelling elements. Hess gained recognition with “Napoleon Dynamite” at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival, which became successful through word-of-mouth. “A Minecraft Movie” has earned over million at the box office after three weekends, significantly surpassing “Napoleon Dynamite's” total earnings. Hess's children served as unofficial consultants during the film's development, contributing to its personal touch. Adapting “Minecraft” posed challenges due to its lack of a traditional narrative, but it also allowed for creative freedom, particularly with the character of Steve. The film was primarily shot in Auckland, New Zealand, and Hess emphasized collaboration with game developers to balance fidelity to the source material with innovative storytelling. Despite mixed critical reception, Hess maintains his comedic style focused on character and story, and he hopes for broader opportunities in Hollywood.

AppWizard

February 13, 2025

Jeff Minter is remaking another Atari classic, and yeah, it is definitely a Jeff Minter game

Jeff Minter is developing a remake of the classic arcade shooter, I, Robot, originally launched by Atari in 1984. The game features a "3D kaleidoscopic visualizer" and challenges players to evade an all-seeing eye while navigating through a treacherous tube filled with enemies. Minter's remake will retain the essence of classic Atari gameplay and include "arena levels" with waves of foes. The original I, Robot had a limited production of fewer than 1,000 units at launch but has since gained a cult following for its pioneering use of real-time 3D polygons. The remake is set to be released in spring 2024 on PC and various consoles, including the Atari VCS.

AppWizard

December 2, 2024

Pillars of Eternity director thought it had a 50/50 shot before it crowdfunded in 27 hours

Obsidian Entertainment faced uncertainty before the success of Pillars of Eternity, particularly during their Kickstarter campaign when crowdfunding was still viewed skeptically. Josh Sawyer, the game's director, initially doubted the viability of a throwback CRPG and considered leaving the studio to pursue the project independently. He urged the studio's owners to embrace the idea, leading to a pivotal moment in their trajectory. On the day of the Kickstarter launch, Sawyer felt a mix of hope and skepticism but became more optimistic as funding surged. He recognized the project's potential when it surpassed million, marking a significant milestone in the campaign's success.