First trailer for live-action Minecraft movie featuring Jack Black and Jason Momoa has dropped
The first trailer for the live-action Minecraft movie is here
The first trailer has been released for the Minecraft live-action movie starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa.
The film, which is expected to release early next year, is based on one of the most successful video games of all time.
The cast also includes Orange is the New Black star Danielle Brooks, and will be directed by Jared Hess.
Jason Momoa will star alongside Jack Black. (Warner Brothers)
This film will be one of the first Jack Black projects since the break-up of Tenacious D, prompted by his creative partner Kyle Gass making a risqué joke about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump .
Plans for an adaptation of the hit game have been publicly announced since 2014, with the movie having a long road to becoming a reality.
Here is the official trailer:
The trailer reveals that, rather than try and meet in the middle between reality and the game, the animation for the world will be styled in the same way as the game.
The reaction has been overwhelmingly negative, with some fans calling it 'atrocious' and even going so far as to beg that Warner Brothers did not release the film.
Whilst Warner Brothers have previous for it with Coyote vs Acme and Batgirl, it's unlikely due to the film's massive $ 150 million budget.
One fan tweeted: "Turn this into a Tax write off instead of Coyote vs. Acme"
Another said: "DO NOT RELEASE THIS."
A third tweeted: "Who decided this needed to be live action? Fire them."
Particular reactions have focused on Jack Black as Steve, with many unconvinced by what they've seen so far.
This film will be one of the first Jack Black projects since the break-up of Tenacious D, prompted by his creative partner Kyle Gass making a risqué joke about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump .
Plans for an adaptation of the hit game have been publicly announced since 2014, with the movie having a long road to becoming a reality.
Here is the official trailer:
The trailer reveals that, rather than try and meet in the middle between reality and the game, the animation for the world will be styled in the same way as the game.
The reaction has been overwhelmingly negative, with some fans calling it 'atrocious' and even going so far as to beg that Warner Brothers did not release the film.
Whilst Warner Brothers have previous for it with Coyote vs Acme and Batgirl, it's unlikely due to the film's massive $ 150 million budget.
One fan tweeted: "Turn this into a Tax write off instead of Coyote vs. Acme"
Another said: "DO NOT RELEASE THIS."
A third tweeted: "Who decided this needed to be live action? Fire them."
Particular reactions have focused on Jack Black as Steve, with many unconvinced by what they've seen so far.
Jack Black will play 'Steve', the main character of the Minecraft games. (Warner Brothers)
One said: "I'm crying they deadass just said 'Here, just wear this blue shirt'".
Another tweeted: "So Jack Black playing Jack Black," while a third said: "All I can picture is them walking around a green screen with the studio lights, this really should have just been a completely animated feature."
Not everyone was so negative though, with one film fan writing: "Looks way, way better than I expected. I like that it does not suffer from the course of movies looking gray and orange all the time. It's pretty colorful."
Another simply said: "I'LL BE THERE."
When asked about his preparation before the movie, Black told Gamesradar: "Oh, you know I'm playing Minecraft all the time. Whenever I'm not filming I'm playing Minecraft because an actor prepares.
" I like to be in that Minecraft headspace. I like to know the rules, and I like to get little, like, things like, 'Oh, in the game you pickaxe like this. You hit stuff like that, 'then I do that in the movie.
"I think the members of the Academy will appreciate my research later. I do not want to jinx it, but I'm pretty sure I'm getting an Oscar for this one."
Jason Momoa in new HBO Max series
The comedian may have been joking, but I think his chances of a Razzie in 2025 have just shot up.Featured Image Credit: Warner Brothers
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Jack Black joins star-studded cast of live-action Minecraft movie
The upcoming 2025 release is based on the much-loved video game Poppy Bilderbeck People are flooding to social media in excitement over news of Jack Black joining the cast of the live-action Minecraft movie. The upcoming 2025 release based on the much-loved video game which took up many of our childhoods - and just as many adulthoods if we're really being honest - is set to star Aquaman's Jason Momoa , Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us) and The IT Crowd's Matt Berry. And who should be joining the already star-studded cast but School of Rock legend Jack Black . The film is written by Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer and Markus Persson. It was originally meant to be directed by Shawn Levy, but is now being taken on by Jared Hess - best known for 2004 release Napoleon Dynamite.The production companies tied to the project include Warner Bros.
One said: "I'm crying they deadass just said 'Here, just wear this blue shirt'".
Another tweeted: "So Jack Black playing Jack Black," while a third said: "All I can picture is them walking around a green screen with the studio lights, this really should have just been a completely animated feature."
Not everyone was so negative though, with one film fan writing: "Looks way, way better than I expected. I like that it does not suffer from the course of movies looking gray and orange all the time. It's pretty colorful."
Another simply said: "I'LL BE THERE."
When asked about his preparation before the movie, Black told Gamesradar: "Oh, you know I'm playing Minecraft all the time. Whenever I'm not filming I'm playing Minecraft because an actor prepares.
" I like to be in that Minecraft headspace. I like to know the rules, and I like to get little, like, things like, 'Oh, in the game you pickaxe like this. You hit stuff like that, 'then I do that in the movie.
"I think the members of the Academy will appreciate my research later. I do not want to jinx it, but I'm pretty sure I'm getting an Oscar for this one."
Jason Momoa in new HBO Max series
The comedian may have been joking, but I think his chances of a Razzie in 2025 have just shot up.Featured Image Credit: Warner Brothers
Topics: Gaming , Jack Black , Jason Momoa , Entertainment , Film and TV
Jack Black joins star-studded cast of live-action Minecraft movie
The upcoming 2025 release is based on the much-loved video game Poppy Bilderbeck People are flooding to social media in excitement over news of Jack Black joining the cast of the live-action Minecraft movie. The upcoming 2025 release based on the much-loved video game which took up many of our childhoods - and just as many adulthoods if we're really being honest - is set to star Aquaman's Jason Momoa , Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us) and The IT Crowd's Matt Berry. And who should be joining the already star-studded cast but School of Rock legend Jack Black . The film is written by Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer and Markus Persson. It was originally meant to be directed by Shawn Levy, but is now being taken on by Jared Hess - best known for 2004 release Napoleon Dynamite.The production companies tied to the project include Warner Bros.
,Mojang, Vertigo Entertainment, Legendary Entertainment and Microsoft Studios.
The list of producers include Cale Boyter, Jon Berg, the late Jill Messick, Mary Parent, Momoa, Roy Lee, Torfi Frans Olafsson, Vu Bui, as per Deadline. And the movie's executive producers are Brian Mendoza, Kayleen Walters, Jonathan Spaihts and Todd Hallowell.
The official synopsis reads: "The malevolent Ender Dragon sets out on a path of destruction, prompting a young girl and her group of unlikely adventurers to set out to save the Overworld."
According to IMDB, the movie is currently in production.
The list of producers include Cale Boyter, Jon Berg, the late Jill Messick, Mary Parent, Momoa, Roy Lee, Torfi Frans Olafsson, Vu Bui, as per Deadline. And the movie's executive producers are Brian Mendoza, Kayleen Walters, Jonathan Spaihts and Todd Hallowell.
The official synopsis reads: "The malevolent Ender Dragon sets out on a path of destruction, prompting a young girl and her group of unlikely adventurers to set out to save the Overworld."
According to IMDB, the movie is currently in production.
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Deadline was the first to report the news Black is joining the cast, with the outlet citing sources saying the 54-year-old will be taking on the role of Steve.
And Black has since taken to his Instagram page to share a photograph which seemingly confirms the rumors.
The picture shows the actor wearing glasses, glancing down and reading a book titled: "Minecraft Basics for dummies."
The caption reads: "An actor prepares."
Deadline was the first to report the news Black is joining the cast, with the outlet citing sources saying the 54-year-old will be taking on the role of Steve.
And Black has since taken to his Instagram page to share a photograph which seemingly confirms the rumors.
The picture shows the actor wearing glasses, glancing down and reading a book titled: "Minecraft Basics for dummies."
The caption reads: "An actor prepares."
Instagram / @ jackblack
Fans of Black and Minecraft have flooded to the actor's post in excitement of the news of him joining the stellar cast.
One Instagram user said: "I'm into it."
"Best video game movie ever incoming," another added.
A third commented: "JACK BLACK IS STEVE RAAAAAAHHHHHHHH."
"2024 is starting with a banger," a fourth said.
And a final resolved: "Had 0 hopes for this film until now. Jack Black will carry so hard."
And it's not the first time Black has been involved in a live-action remake of a popular game either, the actor taking to the screen as Bowser last year in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Despite the meagre Rotten Tomatoes reviews, the film had the biggest opening weekend ever for an animated movie.
So, we'll just have to wait and see how the Minecraft movie compares.
The film is slated to be released on April 4, 2025.Featured Image Credit: Instagram / @ jackblack / Nintendo
Topics: Jack Black , Celebrity , Film and TV , Gaming
Lisa Bonet officially files for divorce from Jason Momoa
The pair are calling it quits for good following years of marriage Rhianna Benson It looks as though the sun has finally set on the marriage of former celebrity power couple Lisa Bonet and Jason Momoa.
Following months of heartbreaking speculation - and despite fans hoping that the duo would be able to repair the once-passionate romance - reports have emerged stating that The Cosby Star Bonet, 56, has officially filed for divorce from her Aquaman husband, 44.
The news comes two years after the formerly loved-up duo released a joint statement revealing they were going their separate ways.
"We have all felt the squeeze and changes of these transformational times…" the pair wrote on Instagram at the time. "A revolution is unfolding and our family is of no exception… feeling and growing from the seismic shifts occurring.
" We share our Family news that we are parting ways in marriage. The love between us carries on, evolving in ways it wishes to be known and lived. "
Bonet - who previously welcomed daughter Zoë Kravitz with rock singer Lenny Kravitz - and Momoa tied the knot back in 2007, two years after first meeting in 2005. They were introduced by
friends at a jazz club at the time, with Momoa later telling viewers of The Late Late Show with James Corden of the sweet moment they fell in love
Fans of Black and Minecraft have flooded to the actor's post in excitement of the news of him joining the stellar cast.
One Instagram user said: "I'm into it."
"Best video game movie ever incoming," another added.
A third commented: "JACK BLACK IS STEVE RAAAAAAHHHHHHHH."
"2024 is starting with a banger," a fourth said.
And a final resolved: "Had 0 hopes for this film until now. Jack Black will carry so hard."
And it's not the first time Black has been involved in a live-action remake of a popular game either, the actor taking to the screen as Bowser last year in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Despite the meagre Rotten Tomatoes reviews, the film had the biggest opening weekend ever for an animated movie.
So, we'll just have to wait and see how the Minecraft movie compares.
The film is slated to be released on April 4, 2025.Featured Image Credit: Instagram / @ jackblack / Nintendo
Topics: Jack Black , Celebrity , Film and TV , Gaming
Lisa Bonet officially files for divorce from Jason Momoa
The pair are calling it quits for good following years of marriage Rhianna Benson It looks as though the sun has finally set on the marriage of former celebrity power couple Lisa Bonet and Jason Momoa.
Following months of heartbreaking speculation - and despite fans hoping that the duo would be able to repair the once-passionate romance - reports have emerged stating that The Cosby Star Bonet, 56, has officially filed for divorce from her Aquaman husband, 44.
The news comes two years after the formerly loved-up duo released a joint statement revealing they were going their separate ways.
"We have all felt the squeeze and changes of these transformational times…" the pair wrote on Instagram at the time. "A revolution is unfolding and our family is of no exception… feeling and growing from the seismic shifts occurring.
" We share our Family news that we are parting ways in marriage. The love between us carries on, evolving in ways it wishes to be known and lived. "
Bonet - who previously welcomed daughter Zoë Kravitz with rock singer Lenny Kravitz - and Momoa tied the knot back in 2007, two years after first meeting in 2005. They were introduced by
friends at a jazz club at the time, with Momoa later telling viewers of The Late Late Show with James Corden of the sweet moment they fell in love
. the right time, "he gushed." I actually had dreaded my hair for her. I had dreadlocks, she had dreadlocks.
"I literally turned around and I see her and she goes, 'I'm Lisa.' I turned around to my friend and I [pretended to scream]. I had f *** ing fireworks going off inside, man
.
"We sat down, she ordered a Guinness, and that was it. I beyond love Guinness. We had Guinness and grits, and the rest is history."
It was later revealed that they were wed in October 2017.
During their relationship, the couple welcomed a daughter named Lola Iolani in 2007, followed by a son named Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha, born a year later.
Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic for HBO
Game of Thrones star Momoa - famed for playing Dothraki frontman Khal Drogo in the HBO hit - continued in his Instagram statement back in 2022: "We free each other to be who we are learning to become. Our devotion unwavering to this sacred life. Teaching our children what's possible. ”
And according to court documents obtained by People , Bonet's divorce is just the reason for the split.
She reportedly lists their separation date as October 7, 2020.
When it comes to custody of their two children, the paperwork states that Bonet is seeking joint custody
. has contacted representatives for Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet for comment.Featured Image Credit: Mike Coppola / FilmMagic / Albert L. Ortega / Getty Images
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Game of Thrones star Momoa - famed for playing Dothraki frontman Khal Drogo in the HBO hit - continued in his Instagram statement back in 2022: "We free each other to be who we are learning to become. Our devotion unwavering to this sacred life. Teaching our children what's possible. ”
And according to court documents obtained by People , Bonet's divorce is just the reason for the split.
She reportedly lists their separation date as October 7, 2020.
When it comes to custody of their two children, the paperwork states that Bonet is seeking joint custody
. has contacted representatives for Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet for comment.Featured Image Credit: Mike Coppola / FilmMagic / Albert L. Ortega / Getty Images
Topics: Jason Momoa , Sex and Relationships , Celebrity , Film and TV
The Snow White live-action trailer has hit major milestone for dislikes on YouTube
Fans have noticed the Snow White trailer has received a lot of dislikes since it was uploaded earlier this month Lucy Devine The controversy over Disney's live -action Snow White remake is rumbling on after the trailer set an unwanted record. Earlier this month, Disney unveiled the first official trailer during its D23 Expo. The teaser has been out for around three weeks and has so far managed to hit a milestone number of dislikes. In the trailer, Rachel Zegler - who plays Snow White - can be seen singing the film's well-loved track 'Whistle While You Work' as she dances around with the seven dwarfs - here reimagined as 'magical creatures'. The trailer ends as Snow White reaches out for the apple - and we all know how that ends, right? Although some Disney fans are looking forward to the release of the movie next March, it also received a great deal of criticism, which seems to be reflected in the number of dislikes the trailer has received. One viewer wrote on X: "Congratulations to the live action Snow White trailer on reaching 1 MILLION DISLIKES!" Steph Anie @mynerdyhome · Follow
Congratulations to the live action Snow White trailer on reaching 1 MILLION DISLIKES! 4:38 PM · Aug 29, 2024
Since the movie was announced, it's received a fair bit of bashing online, with some fans taking offense to comments Zegler made about the original 1937 movie .
In an interview with Extra TV, Zegler revealed she wasn't a major fan of the original Disney princess and even dubbed the prince 'a stalker'.
"The original cartoon came out in 1937, and very evidently so. There's a big focus on her love story with a guy who literally stalks her. Weird! Weird! So we didn't do that this time," Zegler said.
"We have a different approach to what I'm sure a lot of people will assume is a love story just because we cast a guy in the movie.
" All of Andrew [Burnap] 's scenes could get cut, who knows? It's Hollywood , baby! "
She added:" I just mean that it's no longer 1937.
"She's not going to be saved by the prince and she's not going to be dreaming about true love.
"She's dreaming about becoming the leader she knows she can be and the leader that her late father told her that she could be if she was fearless, fair, brave, and true."
Rachel Zegler revealed she wasn't the biggest fan of the original Snow White story (Extra)
Other criticism about the movie stems from the title of the film - Snow White, instead of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Disney explained that it wanted 'to avoid reinforcing stereotypes from the original animated film' adding that 'we are taking a different approach with these seven
. inclusion in the media industry, said the casting was 'a missed opportunity to make a movie with seven little people where they actually have intended characters.'
UNILAD has reached out to Disney. .Featured Image Credit: Disney
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Netflix has dropped the first trailer for the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series
The trailer comes five years after the series was first announced. Stewart Perrie Netflix has dropped the first trailer for the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series. The show has been in the works for ages and we've finally been thrown a bone.It was first announced all the way back in 2018, so fans have been very patient.
It's based on the hugely popular animated series of the same name, which first premiered back in 2005.
There were only three seasons and 61 episodes of that program and it ended in 2008.
It is one of the very rare shows that has a 100 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and everyone is in agreement that it's nothing short of incredible.
But now it's been turned into a live-action series and it looks absolutely incredible.
The synopsis is stated as: "The series is set in a war-torn Asian and Arctic-inspired world where certain people can 'bend' one of the four classical elements - water, earth, fire, or air.
" Aang, the ' Avatar 'and the last living Airbender, is the' bridge 'between the mortal and spirit worlds, and the only one capable of bending all four of the elements.
"The Avatar maintains the balance of the world and nature to bring peace, and Aang is now faced with the responsibility of ending the ambitions of the militaristic Fire Nation to conquer the world.
" With his new companions Katara and Sokka, Aang sets out to master the four classical elements while pursued by the exiled Fire Nation crown prince Zuko, who seeks to regain his honor by capturing him. "
The show is due to drop on Netflix on February 22 next year.
Featured Image Credit: Netflix
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Other criticism about the movie stems from the title of the film - Snow White, instead of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Disney explained that it wanted 'to avoid reinforcing stereotypes from the original animated film' adding that 'we are taking a different approach with these seven
. inclusion in the media industry, said the casting was 'a missed opportunity to make a movie with seven little people where they actually have intended characters.'
UNILAD has reached out to Disney. .Featured Image Credit: Disney
Topics: Disney , Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs , Film and TV , Entertainment
Netflix has dropped the first trailer for the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series
The trailer comes five years after the series was first announced. Stewart Perrie Netflix has dropped the first trailer for the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series. The show has been in the works for ages and we've finally been thrown a bone.It was first announced all the way back in 2018, so fans have been very patient.
It's based on the hugely popular animated series of the same name, which first premiered back in 2005.
There were only three seasons and 61 episodes of that program and it ended in 2008.
It is one of the very rare shows that has a 100 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and everyone is in agreement that it's nothing short of incredible.
But now it's been turned into a live-action series and it looks absolutely incredible.
The synopsis is stated as: "The series is set in a war-torn Asian and Arctic-inspired world where certain people can 'bend' one of the four classical elements - water, earth, fire, or air.
" Aang, the ' Avatar 'and the last living Airbender, is the' bridge 'between the mortal and spirit worlds, and the only one capable of bending all four of the elements.
"The Avatar maintains the balance of the world and nature to bring peace, and Aang is now faced with the responsibility of ending the ambitions of the militaristic Fire Nation to conquer the world.
" With his new companions Katara and Sokka, Aang sets out to master the four classical elements while pursued by the exiled Fire Nation crown prince Zuko, who seeks to regain his honor by capturing him. "
The show is due to drop on Netflix on February 22 next year.
Featured Image Credit: Netflix
Topics: Netflix , Film and TV
