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Paramus, NJ
Lifestyle
‘Minecraft’ Mania: Video Game Adaption Explodes At Box Office
“A Minecraft Movie” broke records at the box office this weekend, bringing in a stunning haul of $157 million. That is the biggest opening ever for a video game adaptation. The opening blew past expectations with Deadline projecting a $65 million opening. In “Minecraft,” four misfits are pulled through a cubic world that thrives on imagination, being forced to master their newfound universe with the help of an expert crafter named Steve, played by Jack Black, according to a synopsis. Jason Momoa plays Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, a video game expert. The movie has become an event fo…
New Rochelle, NY
Business
McDonald's Digs Into Minecraft World With Limited-Time Movie Meals, Game Add-Ons
McDonald's is stacking up something special for Minecraft fans. McDonald's is turning its menu into a pixelated adventure with a limited-time meal inspired by "A Minecraft Movie", which will be released in theaters on Friday, Apr. 4. The fast-food chain announced the partnership in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 20. The Minecraft movie meal and Happy Meal will launch on Tuesday, Apr. 1. McDonald's will bring the video game's blocky world to life with exclusive in-game rewards, collectible toys, and a fiery new sauce. The limited-time meals offer Minecraft fans a chance to …
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
Mass Actress Joins New 'Minecraft' Movie With Jason Momoa, Jack Black: Report
Straight off the heels of her second Emmy win, Norwell’s own Jennifer Coolidge joins Jason Momoa and Jack Black in the upcoming “Minecraft” movie. Coolidge took home her second Emmy award for HBO’s “The White Lotus,” and has now been cast in Warner Bros. Pictures’ new’ movie based on the popular “Minecraft” video game. Related: Ayo Edebiri, Jennifer Coolidge, Ebon-Moss Bachrach Win Emmys The film, directed by Jared Hess, is expected to start production in New Zealand, according to Deadline. It’s still unclear what the plot of the upcoming movie is, but “Minecraft” has sold more…
