‘A Minecraft Movie’ Takes Over World With $301M Global Opening – International Box Office

SUNDAY UPDATE:Warner Bros/LegendarysA Minecraft Moviehas come in with an astounding$301Mglobal opening. Of that,$144.1Mis from theinternational box office. Talk about a blocks-buster. Jack Black in ‘A Minecraft Movie’Everett Collection/Warner Bros International markets delivered $6.6M of the Imax worldwide total. TheUKtotally dug intoMinecraft, with a huge $19.9M and the biggest opening ever for Black and Momoa. The frame there was $14.5M. Jury is out on what this means going forward. The Jason Momoa/Jack Black-starrer is at$52....

April 6, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Alicia Byrd

‘Dope Thief’ Star Brian Tyree Henry & Showrunner Peter Craig Talk Building A DEA-Themed “Love Story” And Working With EP Ridley Scott — Contenders TV

You know what I mean? Im either being shot at in a bulletproof vest, crying, all this stuff. Im like, why cant I just own a sandwich shop and be in love? But the character of Ray, I couldnt deny him. So, I couldnt deny it. Then when I met Pete, it was like, Well, shit. It was an easy choice to make. Just as the COVID era was happening Craig toyed with the idea of turning it into a show....

April 6, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Andrew Smith

‘Drive To Survive’ Star Guenther Steiner: Ludicrous To Ban Swearing By Formula One Drivers

A sport without emotion isnt a sport. He said: I think its quite entertaining whats happened to my character. Im happy to laugh at myself and give people enjoyment because Ive never taken myself too seriously. Guenther Steiner starred in ‘Drive to Survive’ for seven seasonsNetflix He left as a full-time talking head at the end of series 7 following his firing by Haas. He was interviewed again for season 8 (which dropped last month) but featured much more sparingly....

April 6, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Angela Reyes

‘High Potential’ Star Kaitlin Olson Teases Larger Season 2 As EPs Talk “Gift & Privilege” Of Filming Hit ABC Series In LA – Contenders TV

High Potentialended its Season 1 run in February asABCs most watched new series in 6 years. So every single day we are fighting to get jobs in Los Angeles. Did I seek one person out? No, but I know a lot of people like that. I love the idea of playing something different. Generally, the characters around Morgan arent there to provide comedy, other than in response to her. So I think Im bringing a bunch of that stuff....

April 6, 2025 · 1 min · 208 words · Jamie Davis

‘Matlock’ Star Kathy Bates Admits She Scrolls Reddit For Fan Reactions – Contenders TV

If youre a Redditor commenting on the latestMatlockepisodes, know that series starKathy Batesmight be reading. Although I hear that its very human, so it makes me feel better. I just love her, said Bates. I wish she were here because shes had a long road to this magnificent explosion now withMatlock. Its been so wonderful to see all of that happening for her. She added, But also the power [she brings] in the pilot....

April 6, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Jennifer Webb

‘Mid-Century Modern’ Star Nathan Lane: A Gay Sitcom “More Important Than Ever” While “All Our Rights Are Under Threat” – Contenders TV

The first season, which wasgreenlighted in June,premiered in Marchwith all 10 episodes released together. The production was dealt a devastating off-screen loss in December when Lavin died with three episodes left to tape. Bomer said that Lavin led us all with such a gentle and beautiful grace, and taught by example. We actually do have people in the studio audience that actually laugh, he said. Check out the panel video above....

April 6, 2025 · 1 min · 71 words · Nicholas Reynolds

‘Narcos: Mexico’ Actor Manuel Masalva In Medically Induced Coma After Being Infected With “Very Aggressive Bacteria”

Per Espinosa, he is on antibiotics and his lungs are shown to have responded to the treatment. My brother is fighting for his life far from home. I want to ask for your help in this very difficult moment, Moran said in Spanish. Manuel MasalvaGetty Images The medical costs are enormous and in a country where everything is even more difficult. Any help, no matter how small it may seem, can make a difference in this difficult moment....

April 6, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Alan Watson

‘Overcompensating’ Creator-Star Benito Skinner Recalls Pitching Charli XCX At A Party: “She Doesn’t Play Games” – Contenders TV

OvercompensatingstarsBenito SkinnerandWally Baramjoined writer/executive producerScott Kingon DeadlinesContenders TVstage Sunday. Skinner and Baram play college freshmen Benny and Carmen, Benny still in the closet. I had had two margaritas, trashed, Skinner said. I told my boyfriend: Thats Charli XCX. I want her to do the music for my show. He was like, Feels kinda bold for a party, but go for it, live your life. I think its why shes a true visionary and an artist, Skinner said....

April 6, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Kristine Bryant

‘Paradise’ Star Sterling K. Brown Teases “Exploration Of The World Outside The Bunker” In Season 2 – Contenders TV

Paradisewill explore the outside world in its second season. Its not the same. We were able to plan, with infrastructure and money. They were not, so youll see the difference between those two things. Was she alive at the course of that tape? Has she survived up until that point, et cetera? For Brown, having a deeper creative stake in an overall series has also come with meaningful benefits. I do make more money now, Brown joked during the panel alongside co-starJames Marsden....

April 6, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Sarah Hanna

‘SNL’ Host Jack Black Joins Chester Cheetah In Flamin’ Hot Preparation H Commercial

Voiceover sets the stage for what is just another ordinary party. Chester (Andrew Dismukes) asks in voiceover. Thats for the other guy! We cut to a plate of mild wings, with Stuart insisting, Mild? I aint no child. I need it wild! and drenching them in buffalo sauce. Watch on Deadline But lets shoot straight, king, says Chester. All that in-your-face flavor can really mess up your butt. Inflammation, swelling, painful irritation....

April 6, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Reginald Quinn

‘SNL’: Jack Black Cosplays As Indiana Jones On ‘Love Match’ Game Show

Hi, my names Alan, he says, but I hope to beFallinin love. Watch on Deadline Hi, Im Gene, says Black. I cant think of a pun for my name. We return to Dan, whos asked what he looks for in a woman. Well, the right answer is personality, he acknowledges, but the real answer is butt. So Im looking for a woman to go on that journey with me. Janey finds this answer so refreshing, but a perturbed Todd Bruff has to call the contestant out....

April 6, 2025 · 2 min · 246 words · Richard Smith

Authenticity As Important As Comedy To ‘Going Dutch’ Star & Producer Denis Leary — Contenders TV

He and the bases soldiers engage in comic hijinx, but theyre never making fun of the Army. I know were supposed to be funny but were also supposed to be soldiers, Leary said. Were all dressed that way. Even if were just in the hair and makeup trailer, generally were in our uniforms. Its a constant reminder. Leary said detail is so important to him, he insists on acoutrements the audience will never see....

April 5, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Stacy Lee

Billy Bob Thornton Says Working For Demi Moore Will Challenge His ‘Landman’ Character In Season 2 — Contenders TV

Billy Bob ThorntonZoomed into Deadline Contenders from Texas where hes filming Season 2 ofLandman. you’re able to know something intellectually but what are the street smarts behind it? I know how to deal with these people shes going to have to deal with. Now Im kind of executive and a landman and a family man in the midst of this tornado. It makes for some pretty interesting stuff I have to say....

April 5, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Charles Harris