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Gizmodo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Will People Care About the ‘Minecraft' Chicken Jockey From the Comfort of Their Homes?
A Minecraft Movie already had a towering built-in fan base thanks to its source material being the best-selling video game of all time. But few could have predicted that the movie—a goofy comedy starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa as human characters who get pulled into the chaotic cubic world—would become a Rocky Horror-style interactive sensation, with wild antics in theaters going viral almost overnight. Director Jared Hess found the 'chicken jockey' frenzy to be hilarious; star Black took a somewhat more measured tone. But theaters knew anything that puts butts in seats is a good thing, and promoted 'Block Party Edition' screenings especially for fans who wanted to sing and scream and meme along. Now the chance to view A Minecraft Movie on streaming—whether you want to embrace the madness (please, no live barnyard animals!) or simply watch one of the year's biggest surprise hits in peace—is nearly here. It hits Max June 20, and HBO linear on June 21. Max will also feature a version of A Minecraft Movie with an American Sign Language, further expanding the movie's potential reach. Here's the official synopsis for anyone who doesn't have an instant visceral reaction to the line 'I… am Steve!': 'Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn't just help you craft, it's essential to one's survival! Four misfits—Garrett 'The Garbage Man' Garrison (Jason Momoa), Henry (Sebastian Hansen), Natalie (Emma Myers), and Dawn (Danielle Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Jack Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative…the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.' A sequel to A Minecraft Movie has not yet been officially announced, but given the first film's success—and Hess' enthusiasm about returning; in April, he told Deadline that 'it seems like there's already talk about [a sequel] happening, so I'm super excited. It'll be so much fun to go back into the world'—makes it seem very likely. Will you stream A Minecraft Movie at home, and if so… how crazy are you going to get while watching it?
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Peacemaker season 2 finally has a teaser trailer – here are 3 things you need to know about the hit Max show's return
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. It's official: Peacemaker season 2 will be streaming on Max from Thursday, August 21 at 9.00pm ET/PT. John Cena will be back as the titular hero, and many villains' butts will be kicked. The official synopsis says: "The new season follows Christopher 'Chris' Smith, aka Peacemaker, the vigilante Super Hero as he struggles to reconcile his past with his newfound sense of purpose while continuing to kick righteous evil-doer butt in his misguided quest for peace at any cost." Season 1 stars John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Steve Agee and Robert Patrick are all back, and this time around they're joined by a new cast that includes by Frank Grillo, David Denman, Sol Rodriguez, and Tim Meadows. As you'll see from the trailer below, the second season looks set to deliver one of the best Max show's trademark mix of whip-cracking action and whip-smart wisecracking. Here's what you need to know. One of the problems facing season 2 is that it's in a different universe to season 1: James Gunn set Peacemaker season 1 in the DC Extended Universe, which is now gone, so season 2 takes place in the DCU. That raises lots of questions, which we've explained in our in-depth hub (linked above). It looks like at least part of the answer is at the end of the trailer, which shows not only Peacemaker but also... Peacemaker. If they aren't the DCU Peacemaker and the DCEU Peacemaker then we'll be amazed. In the trailer we see Peacemaker auditioning very uncomfortably for Maxwell Lord's Justice League, while Guy Gardner and Hawkgirl look on. Presumably this was filmed during production of Superman, which means we shouldn't expect them to play a huge part in season 2. But it's interesting because this Justice League is much more fun than the DCEU one, especially in its portrayal of Hawkgirl. It looks like Flagg Sr. is going to be a key character in season 2 after his starring role in the Creature Commandos animated series, and he's got very good reasons to go after Peacemaker: in The Suicide Squad (spoiler alert!), Peacemaker killed his son. That makes him more nuanced than the usual superhero show villain: he's not a monster; he's a grieving parent. Going by this new trailer there's lots to be excited about, so August can't come soon enough. Season 2 of Peacemaker will be streaming on Max from August 21 and will see Rick Flag Sr "on a mission" for justice. The first season of Peacemaker is streaming on Max in the US and Now in the UK. Peacemaker season 2 release date finally confirmed as new footage of popular HBO TV show revealed in Max sizzle reel trailer What is the release date and time for The Last of Us season 2 episode 5? Max's password sharing crackdown will take a while before it goes 'full steam', WBD says
Geek Tyrant
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Fun New Trailer for the Animated Comedy Heist Movie THE BAD GUYS 2 — GeekTyrant
DreamWorks Animation has released a second trailer for animated comedy heist movie The Bad Guys 2 , which finds the crew from the first movie struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys. It's at this point in their journey where they are forced to do one last job, with a female crew of criminals, known as The Bad Girls . The synopsis reads: 'Everyone's favorite felons are back, and this time, they've got company. In the new action-packed chapter from DreamWorks Animation's acclaimed comedy smash about a crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, our now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls.' The Bad Guys 2 brings back the great original cast of Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos, and Awkwafina. Newcomers include Danielle Brooks as The Bad Girls leader Kitty Kat, a clever snow leopard; Maria Bakalova as Pigtail, a brilliant Bulgarian wild boar engineer; Natasha Lyonne as Doom, a wry raven with a knack for deception. This actually looks like it'll be a fun follow-up to the first movie. The Bad Guys 2 is once again directed by Pierre Perifel, making his second feature after the first film and lots of work as an animator at DreamWorks previously. it was co-directed by JP Sans, who was head of character animation on the first film. The film is adapted from the Scholastic book series by Aaron Blabey, and it will be released in theaters starting August 1st, 2025.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Peacemaker' Season 2 Trailer: John Cena And Danielle Brooks Are Back In Action
John Cena returns as the vigilante who wants to be loved as a superhero (at any cost) in the Peacemaker Season 2 trailer. The new season drops this summer, with Cena being joined by returning cast members Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Steve Agee and Robert Patrick. New cast members include Tim Meadows, Sol Rodriguez, Frank Grillo and David Denman. The first season also featured Viola Davis in a cameo role as Amanda Waller; no word on if she will show up again as a surprise. Peacemaker continues following the life of Chris Smith, who wants to be a superhero, but does so with sometimes less-than-superhero methods. According to the official description: The new season follows Christopher 'Chris' Smith, aka Peacemaker, the vigilante Super Hero as he struggles to reconcile his past with his newfound sense of purpose while continuing to kick righteous evil-doer butt in his misguided quest for peace at any cost.' Cena and James Gunn serve as creators, with Gunn writing all eight episodes and directing three, including the first episode. Gunn, Cena and Peter Safran also serve as executive producers. Other series directors include Althea Jones, Peter Sollett and Greg Mottola. Season two debuts Aug. 21 on Max at 9 p.m. ET. Watch the trailer below/The post 'Peacemaker' Season 2 Trailer: John Cena And Danielle Brooks Are Back In Action appeared first on Blavity.
Geek Girl Authority
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Achieving Peace Is a Team Effort in PEACEMAKER Season 2 Teaser
Highlights He's back at it again. DC Studios/Warner Bros. Television has unveiled the official teaser trailer for Peacemaker Season 2, which you can watch below. Peacemaker In said teaser, Christopher Smith, our titular costumed antihero, auditions to join the famed Justice League. Expect the new season to take Max by storm this summer. Peacemaker Season 2 Do ya really wanna, do ya really wanna watch it? DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television have unleashed the official teaser trailer for Peacemaker Season 2, the series hailing from James Gunn and starring John Cena. The highly anticipated second season will debut this year with eight brand-spankin' new episodes. RELATED: What's New on TV This Week (May 4 – 10) Here's a synopsis per Warner Bros. Discovery: 'The new season follows Christopher 'Chris' Smith, aka Peacemaker, the vigilante superhero, as he struggles to reconcile his past with his newfound sense of purpose while continuing to kick righteous evildoer butt in his misguided quest for peace at any cost.' The Cast and Crew The season stars John Cena as our titular butt kicker, Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo, Jennifer Holland as Emilia Harcourt, Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase/Vigilante, Steve Agee as John Economos and Robert Patrick as Auggie Smith/White Dragon. New cast members include Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., David Denman, Sol Rodriguez as Sasha Bordeaux and Tim Meadows as Langston Fleury. James Gunn penned all Season 2 episodes and is at the helm for three. Also directing are Greg Mottola, Peter Sollett and Althea Jones. Gunn serves as an executive producer alongside Cena and Peter Safran. RELATED: Read our Peacemaker recaps The teaser showcases Chris Smith's audition for the Justice League, with Maxwell Lord (Sean Gunn), Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced) and Guy Gardner/Green Lantern (Nathan Fillion) deciding his fate. Unfortunately, the trio rejects him. Additionally, we see our newfound heroes struggle with the world not recognizing their efforts in saving, well, the world in the Season 1 finale. Meanwhile, Rick Flag Sr. exacts vengeance against Peacemaker for killing his son in The Suicide Squad (2021), and Harcourt might have a toxic masculinity problem. As for Eagly, he's just as cute as ever. Peacemaker Season 2 premieres on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 9 pm EST/PST, only on Max. Before you go, check out the teaser below. Geek Girl Authority Crush of the Week: LEOTA ADEBAYO Contact: [email protected] What I do: I'm GGA's Managing Editor, a Senior Contributor, and Press Coordinator. I manage, contribute, and coordinate. Sometimes all at once. Joking aside, I oversee day-to-day operations for GGA, write, edit, and assess interview opportunities/press events. Who I am: Before moving to Los Angeles after studying theater in college, I was born and raised in Amish country, Ohio. No, I am not Amish, even if I sometimes sport a modest bonnet. Bylines in: Tell-Tale TV, Culturess, Sideshow Collectibles, and inkMend on Medium. Critic: Rotten Tomatoes, CherryPicks, and the Hollywood Creative Alliance.
