A ‘Minecraft’ Theme Park Is in the Works

A ‘Minecraft’ Theme Park Is in the Works

Merlin Entertainments and Mojang Studios are going to need a ton of solid blocks for this one. Together, the companies are building a Minecraft theme park, a $70 million construction project set to open in 2027 at Chessington World of Adventures in Greater London. Minecraft World will feature Minecraft-themed attractions, including a roller coaster, interactive…

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Box Office: ‘Wicked For Good’ Opening to Record-Smashing 1M-Plus in U.S, 8M Globally

Box Office: ‘Wicked For Good’ Opening to Record-Smashing $151M-Plus in U.S, $228M Globally

The Witches of Oz are making magic at the box office. Universal’s Thanksgiving tentpole Wicked: For Good is now on course to open to a record-shattering $151 million-plus in North America and $228 million worldwide after topping Friday’s North American with a massive $68.7 million from 4,115 theaters (that number includes $30.8 million in previews). Audiences are…

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Kids sure love video game movies

Kids sure love video game movies

“A Minecraft Movie” isn’t just a hit — after three weekends in theaters, the film is estimated to have grossed $344 million domestically and $720 million worldwide. That makes it the biggest movie of an admittedly underwhelming year at the box office (so far), and the second biggest video game movie of all time. Coming…

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