2025-04-05 12:00:36.268

The latest video game to hit the big screen is Minecraft, and it's a wild ride. Directed by Jared Hess, the movie follows four unlikely heroes—a brother and sister, a real estate agent, and a washed-up gamer (Jason Momoa)—who get sucked into the Minecraft world. Jack Black plays a helpful guide, and Jennifer Coolidge is, well, Jennifer Coolidge. The movie is true to the game's spirit, featuring Creepers, Piglins, and other familiar characters, but also adds its own twists. While Momoa's comedic timing shines, the plot is somewhat loose and the humor uneven. Despite some bizarre digressions, the movie delivers action, laughs, and a surprisingly heartfelt message about friendship. Ultimately, it's a fun, family-friendly adventure, though maybe not for those unfamiliar with the game. Rated PG for violence, language, and suggestive humor.

2025-04-01 00:00:38.381

NEW YORK (AP) — For once, things are working out for Wile E. Coyote. After being shelved by Warner Bros. in 2023, the Looney Tunes film “Coyote vs. Acme” has found a new home. Ketchup Entertainment announced Monday that it acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film for an undisclosed sum. The deal gives new life to one of the three fully completed films that Warner Bros. elected to take a tax write-off on rather than release. The tactic, which followed a change in leadership at Warner Bros. coming out of the pandemic, was widely disparaged by creatives and fans, alike. The other two shelved movies — the $90 million DC Studios production “Batgirl” and the animated “Scoob! Holiday Haunt” — remain unreleased. But “Coyote vs. Acme” will be salvaged from the dustbin. Ketchup Entertainment plans a theatrical release at an unspecified future date. “We’re thrilled to have made a deal with Warner Bros. Pictures to bring this film to audiences worldwide,” Gareth West, chief executive of Ketchup Entertainment, said in a statement. “‘Coyote vs Acme’ is a perfect blend of nostalgia and modern storytelling, capturing the essence of the beloved Looney Tunes characters while introducing them to a new generation.” RELATED STORIES ‘Novocaine’ leads numbingly slow weekend at domestic box office Ahead of the 2025 Oscars, AP hands out its own awards 'Snow White' opens with $43 million at box office Directed by Dave Green and based on a New Yorker article by Ian Frazier, “Coyote vs. Acme” follows Wile E. Coyote in a lawsuit against Acme Corporation for the many faulty products that failed to catch him the Road Runner. The live-action animated hybrid stars John Cena and Will Forte. Deadline earlier reported that Ketchup paid about $50 million for the film, which cost $70 million to produce. Ketchup, a distribution company launched in 2012, also recently released another Looney Tunes film jettisoned by Warner Bros.: “The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie.” In three weeks of release, it’s grossed $8.2 million in domestic ticket sales.

2025-03-16 12:00:19.424

Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler put on a brave face at the Hollywood premiere of Disney's 'Snow White', despite the film's troubled production. The actresses looked stunning on the red carpet, posing with director Marc Webb, producer Marc Platt, and songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. However, the premiere was smaller than expected due to the negative press surrounding the movie. Controversy includes rumors of tension between Gadot and Zegler due to differing views on the Israel-Hamas conflict, and Disney's decision to replace the seven dwarfs with CGI, upsetting many fans. Rachel Zegler notably avoided questions about the film's critiques at LAX the day before.