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AppWizard

April 12, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ On Pace For $80 Million Box Office In Weekend 2

Jack Black and Jason Momoa's A Minecraft Movie earned 3 million during its opening weekend from 4,263 locations in North America and surpassed the 0 million threshold domestically by Thursday. The film's global total exceeded 3 million within three days. For its second weekend, projections suggest it could earn around million, defying earlier estimates of million. Competing against five new releases, The King of Kings is expected to earn over million from 3,200 theaters, while The Amateur is projected to earn around million from 3,400 venues, and Warfare is expected to generate approximately million from 2,670 theaters. The mystery thriller Drop is anticipated to bring in .7 million from 3,085 theaters. Final box office figures will be released on Monday.

AppWizard

April 12, 2025

Signal App reveals need for more secure channels

Mike Waltz, national security adviser under President Trump, accidentally included Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, in a confidential military chat on Signal that involved senior officials discussing imminent U.S. military strikes on Yemen. This incident raised concerns about the administration's secure communication practices, particularly as it involved sensitive military strategies. Despite Signal's encryption, critics argue that public group chats should not be used for classified discussions, highlighting vulnerabilities in communication protocols. Secure rooms are designed for classified discussions with strict protocols, which were not followed in this case.

AppWizard

April 11, 2025

Box Office Projections: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Poised For Big 2nd Weekend

A Minecraft Movie, featuring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, earned 3 million in domestic ticket sales during its opening weekend from April 4-6, surpassing initial projections of 1 million to 2 million. The film has a production budget of 90 million and has grossed 3.9 million globally as of Wednesday. Projections for its second weekend suggest a revenue drop to around 1 million, with estimates ranging from 1 million to 3 million. None of the five new film releases this weekend are expected to challenge A Minecraft Movie for the top spot at the domestic box office.

Winsage

April 11, 2025

How to Try Copilot’s New ‘Vision’ and File Search Updates

Microsoft has introduced enhancements to its Copilot application, including Copilot Vision and an advanced file search capability, now rolling out to Windows Insiders. Copilot Vision allows the AI to "see" what is displayed on the user's screen, enabling users to ask questions about their browsing, documents, or music without needing screenshots. Microsoft assures users that they maintain control over accessible information, with data deleted after each session. The updated file search feature allows the AI to locate, open, and discuss files stored locally, enabling natural language queries for file retrieval. Users can manage permissions for Copilot through application settings. These features will eventually be available to all Windows users, and those interested can join the Windows Insider Program for early access. To use the new features, users need version 1.25034.133.0 or later from the Microsoft Store. Copilot Vision can be activated by clicking the glasses icon in the app, while file search is integrated for easy queries.

AppWizard

April 9, 2025

Why ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Is What The Box Office Needs This Year

Jack Black and Jason Momoa's A Minecraft Movie has achieved significant box office success, grossing 3 million domestically and 0.7 million internationally for a worldwide total of 3.7 million within its opening weekend. The film surpassed initial projections and set a new record for video game adaptations, exceeding the previous record held by The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which opened to 6.3 million. The production budget for A Minecraft Movie was million. In contrast, Captain America: Brave New World earned million domestically and had a total gross of 2 million, while Disney's Snow White opened to .2 million against a 0 million budget. The film's success has generated optimism for future releases in April 2025.

AppWizard

April 9, 2025

Expand your LEGO Minecraft collection with the Armadillo Expedition set at a new $24 low, more from $9

Amazon is offering the LEGO Minecraft The Armadillo Mine Expedition set for .99, which includes shipping. This set, originally launched at a higher retail price, has been discounted by 20%. It consists of 247 pieces and features four figures: a cave spider, a wolf, and two armadillos, along with a player minifigure. The set includes a lever-controlled TNT function for revealing ore and measures 5.5 inches high, 7.5 inches wide, and 4.5 inches deep. Other LEGO sets are also available at discounted prices, including the LEGO Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter and LEGO Star Wars Acclamator-Class Assault Ship. The LEGO River Steamboat set will be available for general purchase starting April 10.

AppWizard

April 9, 2025

Fury over rape and incest game that tells players to be ‘women’s worst nightmare’, as Tech Secretary slams PC giant

The computer game "No Mercy" features a male protagonist who is encouraged to adopt a predatory mindset, promoting themes of violence and non-consensual acts. The game has received criticism from various figures, including Technology Secretary Peter Kyle, who described it as "deeply worrying" and called for its removal from the gaming platform Steam. Despite its disturbing content, "No Mercy" has received 'very positive' user reviews on Steam. The game includes elements of violence, incest, and blackmail, and features "unavoidable non-consensual sex." Concerns have been raised about the lax age verification process on Steam, which allows children to easily access the game. Child mental health expert Nova Eden noted that many parents mistakenly view Steam as a safe environment. Although LBC reported the game's inappropriate content to Steam, it remains available for purchase. The situation raises questions about Ofcom's ability to moderate online content, as it cannot investigate individual complaints. The Games Rating Authority clarified that while physical games must carry a PEGI age rating, digital games are not subject to the same requirement, leaving gaps in consumer protection.

AppWizard

April 9, 2025

Newzoo: PC revenue flat for 2024 at $37.3bn

The PC games market generated .3 billion in revenue in 2024, with a forecasted increase to .4 billion by 2027, reflecting a growth of 2.6 percent. Microtransactions accounted for 58 percent of total spending, totaling .4 billion, with a year-on-year increase of 1.4 percent. Premium purchases contributed .7 billion, representing 28 percent of the market, but saw a decline of 2.6 percent. Downloadable content (DLC) generated .3 billion, accounting for 14 percent of overall revenue, with a slight increase of 0.8 percent. Gamers' playtime decreased by 1 percent in 2024 after a 12 percent increase the previous year.

AppWizard

April 9, 2025

Yes, Jack Black And Jason Momoa Have ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Action Figures

A Minecraft Movie will have action figures produced by Mattel, including 4-inch figures of characters Steve (Jack Black), Garrett (Jason Momoa), and Henry (Sebastian Hansen). The figures will be available as single-carded items and in playsets, with accessories for Steve including a backpack, chicken leg, and sword. The film opened with domestic ticket sales of million, exceeding initial projections, and achieved a total opening weekend gross of 3.7 million worldwide against a production budget of million. The movie is directed by Jared Hess and features a cast that includes Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Sebastian Hansen.

AppWizard

April 9, 2025

‘Minecraft’ Sees Huge Monday Drop At Box Office

A Minecraft Movie earned .7 million domestically and million globally during its opening weekend, surpassing both Barbie and Super Mario Bros. to become the highest-grossing video game adaptation and Warner Bros.'s third-best opening ever. On its first Monday, the film earned [openai_gpt model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: After a remarkable debut weekend, A Minecraft Movie has returned to a more grounded reality, experiencing a significant decline at the box office on its first Monday. This drop suggests that the film may have attracted a heavily youth-oriented audience, which is not uncommon for such releases. The film's opening weekend was nothing short of spectacular, raking in 2.7 million domestically and achieving a global total of 1 million. This impressive launch allowed A Minecraft Movie to surpass both Barbie and Super Mario Bros., both of which have crossed the billion-dollar mark, and it now holds the title for the highest-grossing video game adaptation, marking Warner Bros.'s third-best opening ever. First Monday plunges On its inaugural Monday, A Minecraft Movie earned .9 million, reflecting a steep 78.5% drop from Sunday’s figures. As of now, the film has accumulated 2.6 million domestically over its first four days and stands at 3.3 million worldwide. Barbie, Super Mario, Cap 4 For context, Barbie experienced a first Monday drop of 40.3%, bringing in .1 million for a four-day total of 8.1 million. In comparison, Super Mario saw a 41.8% decline, earning over million for a four-day haul of 4.7 million. It’s worth noting that Barbie launched during the summer, while Super Mario debuted on Easter Weekend. However, the return to school following Easter may temper the impact of that timing. Interestingly, A Minecraft Movie did not surpass the first Monday earnings of Marvel's Captain America: Brave New World, which garnered over million on its first Monday, albeit during President’s Day—a different context altogether. Versus 2024 movies Looking ahead to 2024, several films had noteworthy first Mondays: Despicable Me 4 brought in .2 million, Wicked .7 million, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 million, Inside Out 2 over million, and Deadpool & Wolverine exceeding million. Other notable performances include Mufasa at million, Dune at .3 million, Godzilla x Kong at .7 million, Kung Fu Panda 4 at .5 million, and Moana 2 at .8 million, which experienced an 83.2% drop but ultimately grossed over a billion worldwide. Will A Minecraft Movie have legs? The upcoming Tuesday figures for A Minecraft Movie will be particularly telling, as many theaters offer discounts that could attract its young audience. The film's potential for repeat viewings may also provide a boost on this day. This weekend will serve as a crucial test for A Minecraft Movie. If the initial surge was predominantly driven by a youthful demographic, the box office could see a swift decline. However, with no competing releases this weekend, families seeking entertainment will likely turn to Minecraft. A Minecraft Movie box office as of Monday: Grosses: Domestic (53.4%): 2,680,122 International (46.6%): 0,700,000 Worldwide: 3,380,122 Weekend: Apr 4-6: 2,753,003 Daily: Apr 4 Friday: ,113,324 Apr 5 Saturday: ,409,839 +4% Apr 6 Sunday: ,229,840 -22.2% Apr 7 Monday: ,927,119 -78.5%" max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"].9 million, reflecting a 78.5% drop from Sunday’s figures, bringing its total to .6 million domestically and .3 million worldwide over its first four days. For comparison, Barbie's first Monday drop was 40.3% with a total of .1 million over four days, while Super Mario had a 41.8% decline with .7 million. A Minecraft Movie did not surpass the first Monday earnings of Marvel's Captain America: Brave New World. Upcoming Tuesday figures may indicate the film's potential for repeat viewings, and it faces no competing releases this weekend.