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Deadline reports a new Jumanji: Open World trailer showing the core quartet’s avatars entering the real world in “demo mode,” with the third film slated for December 11, 2026. Jake Kasdan returns to direct, with Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Karen Gillan and Kevin Hart leading a cast that also includes Rhys Darby and Nick Jonas as Sony continues the franchise based on Chris Van Allsburg’s book.
Sony releases the trailer for Jumanji: Open World, the third reboot in the franchise, reuniting Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan; Jake Kasdan returns to direct as the film moves to a Christmas release following the earlier box‑office hits that surpassed $1.7 billion.
Sony Pictures released the first trailer for Jumanji: Open World, the final installment in the Jumanji trilogy, featuring Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan. Directed by Jake Kasdan, the film follows the game’s heroes breaking free from the console and wreaking havoc in the real world, with a December 25, 2026 theatrical release. The cast also includes Nick Jonas, Alex Wolff, Morgan Turner, Ser’Darius Blain, Madison Iseman, Rhys Darby and Danny DeVito.
The Hollywood Reporter reveals the Minecraft movie sequel has been renamed A Minecraft Movie Squared, with Jared Hess returning to direct and Chris Galletta co-writing. Producers include Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Roy Lee, Eric McLeod, Kayleen Walters, Torfi Frans Ólafsson, and Jason Momoa. Original stars Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Sebastian Hansen, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks and Jennifer Coolidge return, with Kirsten Dunst joining the cast. A Minecraft Movie Squared is set for a July 23, 2027 theatrical release, following the first film’s $957.8 million global gross and mixed reviews.
At a Tokyo photocall for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Anya Taylor-Joy channels Princess Peach in a pastel Jacquemus set while Jack Black wears a Bowser costume; several cast members opted for bold, playful looks (Pratt in a gray suit with red accents, Key covered in Mario motifs) and others were more understated, underscoring a modern 'method dressing' trend as the promo tour heats up.
Tenacious D have reconciled after a controversial onstage joke about Donald Trump sparked a hiatus and tour cancellations; Kyle Gass says he and Jack Black hashed it out, apologized for the joke, and the duo plans to return.
Kyle Gass explains that a highly inappropriate joke about Donald Trump made on stage in July 2024 sparked a 'tsunami of shit' that led Tenacious D to cancel dates; he apologizes, details how the backlash affected Jack Black and their plans, and says the duo are hashing things out and will return bigger than Oasis.
Tenacious D guitarist Kyle Gass discusses a controversial Donald Trump joke from 2024, accepting responsibility for the fallout, noting he and Jack Black hashed it out and Black paused the tour; Gass remains hopeful for a future onstage reunion, saying their partnership is like a marriage and that Tenacious D will come back.
Kyle Gass says joking about Donald Trump’s shooting during a 2024 Sydney show was “terrible judgment” and naive about the backlash. The remark helped trigger a backlash that led Tenacious D to cancel tour dates and take an extended break with Jack Black distancing himself from the incident. Gass says he’s shouldered the responsibility, they’ve hashed things out, and the duo plans to return, with Gass Band material and live album promotion in the mix.
Kyle Gass says he’s haunted by a 2024 onstage quip about Donald Trump’s assassination attempt that sparked backlash, led Tenacious D to cancel tour dates, and caused Jack Black to distance himself. In a Rolling Stone Q&A, he admits the remark was naive and too soon, but stresses they remain friends and that the fallout—described as a “tsunami of s--t”—has reshaped the band’s trajectory.
After a 2024 onstage joke about Donald Trump led Tenacious D to cancel a tour and pause their creative plans, Kyle Gass says he and Jack Black have hashed out their differences and will return to making music together.
In a Rolling Stone interview, Kyle Gass describes the July 2024 Sydney show moment when a quip about the Trump assassination attempt sparked a global backlash, led Jack Black to distance himself and Tenacious D to pause touring, and pushed Gass to publicly apologize. He details the fallout, the emotional toll, and how he and Black navigated their relationship and the band's future, while noting his ongoing projects with the Kyle Gass Band and a live album due Jan. 23, and expressing optimism that Tenacious D will return bigger and stronger.
Jack Black stole the spotlight at Naomi Watts' Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony with humorous antics, making the event memorable for attendees including her husband Billy Crudup and other celebrities.
Sony released a trailer for a new 'Anaconda' film starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd, which is a reimagining of the 1997 snake horror movie but not a direct remake. The film follows friends remaking their favorite movie who encounter real danger in the jungle, and is set for release on December 25, 2025.
Minecraft has added a new music disc featuring a chiptune version of Jack Black's 'Lava Chicken' song, which players can obtain by defeating a chicken jockey in the latest update, blending meme culture with gameplay.