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Games Inbox: Has Sony lost the trust of PS5 gamers?
Readers express significant distrust in Sony Interactive Entertainment's stance on digital game ownership, with one reader vowing to boycott the PlayStation 6. Other discussions include praise for Star Wars Zero Company and Beast of Reincarnation, anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6's realism, and a retrospective on the inconsistent quality of Sonic games.
Double Fine will finally make Brutal Legend 2, but only if its new Kickstarter campaign reaches an almost impossible $100m
Double Fine has announced plans to develop Brutal Legend 2, contingent on their new Kickstarter campaign for 'Amnesia Fortnight 2026, Indie Reboot' reaching an ambitious $100 million goal. The studio recently regained independence after being acquired by Xbox. The campaign aims to fund a two-week game jam and documentary, with Brutal Legend 2 serving as a highly improbable stretch goal.
20 years on, fans are discovering a Jack Black Green Lantern movie almost happened
A nearly-made Green Lantern movie starring Jack Black and written by Robert Smigel is being rediscovered by fans. A leaked script from 2006 featured a zany comedy approach, which ultimately led to the studio passing on the project. The article also briefly mentions the Ryan Reynolds film and the upcoming HBO series.
Borderlands Movie Director Discusses The Mega-Flop And What Went Wrong
Director Eli Roth discussed the critical and commercial failure of the Borderlands movie, attributing its shortcomings to studio interference and a desire to appeal to everyone. He stated that the film's PG-13 rating and cost limitations resulted in a product that satisfied neither gamers nor a broader audience, ultimately feeling like it belonged to no one.
The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, HBO Max and more (July 31 -…
This week's streaming highlights include "The Drama" on HBO Max, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, and the animated "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" on Peacock. Prime Video features the new season of "Batman: Caped Crusader," while Disney Plus adds "The Devil Wears Prada 2." Paramount+ debuts "Lioness" season 3, and Netflix offers "The Bombing of Pan AM 103."
Jumanji: Open World Trailer Embraces Respawns, Boss Fights, And Everything Else That Makes Games Fun
A new trailer for the upcoming film Jumanji: Open World has been released, showcasing video game elements like respawns and boss fights. The film, which is the final chapter in the Jumanji trilogy, stars Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, and Jack Black and is set to premiere on December 25.
The Minecraft Movie votes are in and, despite controversy, everyone's a winner
Mojang Studios announced the winner of the community build competition for A Minecraft Movie Squared, with Francisco C.M.'s 'Lightning Rod Lighthouse' selected to appear in the film. Despite a rule violation disqualifying the 'Tree Village' build, Mojang decided to include all finalists, including the 'Copper Badlands Castle' and 'Tranquil Taiga Tower,' to showcase community creativity. The movie is set to release on July 23, 2027.
Which player-made build do you want to see in A Minecraft Movie Squared? It's time to pick.
Mojang is allowing the Minecraft community to vote on which player-created build will be featured in the upcoming movie sequel, A Minecraft Movie: Squared. The final three submissions are 'Lightning Rod Lighthouse,' 'Copper Badlands Castle,' and 'Tree Village.' Players can cast their vote within the Minecraft Bedrock Edition until July 6.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie announces streaming release date
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be available for streaming on Peacock starting July 30, 2026. The animated film, which has already had a theatrical and digital release, features a star-studded cast including Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black. Like its predecessor, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, this film will debut on Peacock before potentially appearing on other platforms later.
A Minecraft Movie Squared will explore 'new biomes, new characters, and new mobs' and confirms Matt Berry for…
During Minecraft Live, updates were shared for the upcoming film A Minecraft Movie Squared, with Jack Black and Danielle Brooke teasing new biomes, characters, and mobs. Matt Berry's role is hinted to be significant, possibly as Herobrine, and a build competition was announced where winners could have their creations featured in the movie.
Matt Berry won't tell us who is he playing in the A Minecraft Movie sequel, but at least the film has an official release date
The sequel to A Minecraft Movie, now officially titled A Minecraft Movie Squared, is set to release on July 23rd of next year. Actors Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Matt Berry are returning, with Kirsten Dunst joining the cast as Alex. The first film was a significant box office success, grossing $301 million worldwide on its opening weekend.
A Minecraft Movie 2 confirms new official title, and may be teasing Herobrine
The Minecraft movie sequel has been officially titled "A Minecraft Movie Squared" and is set to release on July 23, 2027. Stars Jack Black and Jason Momoa provided an update on filming, and the movie will feature Kirsten Dunst as Alex and potentially Matt Berry reprising a role, possibly as the urban legend character Herobrine. Mojang Studios is also running a "Minecraft Movie Build Challenge" where fans can have their creations featured in the film.
A Minecraft Movie Squared announced
Mojang officially announced "A Minecraft Movie Squared," the sequel to the successful live-action Minecraft movie, during Minecraft Live 2026. Director Jared Hess and writer Chris Galletta return, with Jack Black reprising his role as Steve and Kirsten Dunst joining as Alex. The film is scheduled for a July 23, 2027 release.
Minecraft LIVE from TwitchCon 2026: The Recap
A recap of Minecraft news from TwitchCon 2026 covers the upcoming Chaos Cubed drop with its sulfur caves and cubes, and Drop 3 of 2026 featuring the dappled forest biome. Updates on Minecraft Dungeons II reveal the Twisted Warden, with the game launching on multiple platforms. News also includes a LEGO collaboration for Minecraft Dungeons II and the announcement of "A Minecraft Movie Squared" starring Kirsten Dunst as Alex.
The next Super Mario Movie will likely arrive in 2029 and they “want to get it right”
The voice actor for Toad, Keegan-Michael Key, has indicated that the third Super Mario Bros. Movie is expected to be released in 2029. This aligns with previous statements from Jack Black, who voices Bowser, regarding the film's potential release window. Key emphasized that the production team is committed to ensuring the quality and accuracy of the movie, suggesting the wait will be worthwhile.
After a bit of a false start The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is absolutely, definitely getting a digital home release next week
Universal has officially announced that The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be available for digital download starting May 19th. The film, despite mixed reviews, has achieved commercial success and is the highest-grossing film of the year so far. It will also receive a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray release with special features.
16 years after attending a Fallout: New Vegas launch event, Aaron Paul gets cast in Fallout Season 3
Actor Aaron Paul, known for his role in Breaking Bad, has been cast in the upcoming third season of Prime Video's Fallout series. Paul previously attended a launch event for Fallout: New Vegas in 2010 and has appeared in other video game adaptations like Need for Speed and Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV. His casting adds to a growing list of actors transitioning between video games and television.
The artist who created 40 in-game paintings for Minecraft did one of Jack Black as Steve for Minecraft Movie 2, and…
Filming has begun in New Zealand for A Minecraft Movie 2, with a release date set for July 23, 2027. Jack Black, reprising his role as Steve, shared a painting of himself as the character by artist Kristoffer Zetterstrand, who also created 40 in-game paintings for Minecraft. Returning cast members Jason Momoa, Jared Hess, and Jennifer Coolidge are joined by new addition Kirsten Dunst as Alex.
Jack Black marks the start of A Minecraft Movie 2 in the most Steve-tastic way
Filming has officially begun for A Minecraft Movie 2, with star Jack Black marking the occasion by sharing artwork of himself as the character Steve. The sequel to the 2025 film is set to be released on July 23, 2027, and will feature Kristen Dunst as the character Alex. The first movie was a significant box office success, grossing nearly $1 billion globally.
The Lord of the Rings and The Boys Star Karl Urban Throws His Hat in the Ring for Potential Red Dead Redemption Movie — and He Knows Exactly Who He Wants to Play
Actor Karl Urban has expressed interest in starring in a potential Red Dead Redemption movie, following similar sentiments from Jack Black. While Black doubts Rockstar Games would greenlight such a project, Urban is actively putting himself forward for a role.