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‘The Chosen’ franchise clears $100 million at the box office with final installment of ‘Last Supper’
The franchise cleared the $100 million mark in combined revenue with a boost from the final installment of “Last Supper” this ...
‘A Minecraft Movie’: Three Zoomers Dissect How They Really Feel About the Blockbuster
Three Variety Zoomers discuss what worked, what didn't work and what Hollywood can learn from 'A Minecraft Movie.' ...
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Provo fans brought a chicken to a ‘Minecraft’ screening and it went viral
The movie’s director, Utah resident Jared Hess, told The Salt Lake Tribune that the antics in the videos are “pretty on point for some farm-boy shenanigans.” The videos shot at the Cinemark ...
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“A Minecraft Movie” Is a Tale of Two Cinematic Universes
Even a child is unlikely to be entertained by the film’s stream of Minecraft in-jokes—but fans of the director Jared Hess may ...
'A Minecraft Movie' might be fun for kids, but it's a miss for grown up gamers
Director Jared Hess took on "A Minecraft Movie" and manages to create a visually great film, but too many characters keep it ...
‘A Minecraft Movie’ Review: Jason Momoa and Jack Black Bro It Up in a Genially Weightless Video-Game Quest
Jared Hess, the director of "Napoleon Dynamite," brings his indie-camp absurdist cred to this adaptation of the blockbuster ...
‘Like Lego Only On Shrooms.’ Critics Have Seen A Minecraft Movie, And Their Opinions Of The Video Game Flick Are Split
Mark Kennedy of the AP gives the movie 2.5 stars out of 4, saying Jason Momoa shines in the comedic role and that the world ...
“A Minecraft Movie” Director Says It's 'Hilarious' Police Are Called on Rowdy Audiences: 'So Many Funny Videos'
"It's weird when you're having too much fun and the cops get called," said director Jared Hess, adding, "I'm just glad people ...