21 h. ago Minecraft mania: how millions of rowdy kids saved the box office

Video game adaptation broke records over the weekend as reports pour in about chaotic screenings and TikTok trendsMinecraft has jumped from game consoles to movie screens, and theaters across the country are shaking with perhaps the most vocal fan participation this side of an Avengers finale. As the film broke box office records, reports (and phone-shot videos) have been pouring in across the internet of the game-based fantasy-comedy inciting near-riots of applause, cheersand popcorn-chucking as the youthful target audience expresses their gratitude for references to the source material’s characters, memes and attendant lore – particularly the Chicken Jockey, a visual reference to a relatively rare but well-known phenomenon within the game. If you don’t know any more than this, there’s no real need to investigate further; the answer doesn’t matter. Even for someone actively watching A Minecraft Movie, it has absolutely no bearing on the actual story or characters at hand.The reacti...

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46 h. ago A Minecraft Movie breaks records to become highest opening video game movie of all time

First-weekend takings of $163m in North America puts the adaptation of the wildly popular video game ahead of previous record holder The Super Mario Bros MovieA Minecraft Movie has broken box office records to record the highest ever first weekend total for a video game adaptation.According to the Hollywood Reporter, the film took $163m (£128m) on its first three days at the North American box office (including approximately $10m for preview screenings on Thursday), which puts it well ahead of the previous record holder The Super Mario Bros Movie, which took $146m on its opening weekend in the US and Canada in 2023. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Rangers vs Athletic Bilbao on TV: Is the game being broadcast in the UK? Europa League streaming details

Is Rangers vs Athletic Bilbao being streamed in the UK? How to watch the game this weekend, including streaming details.

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51 h. ago Is Rangers vs Athletic Bilbao being broadcast in the UK? Full Europa League streaming details

Is Rangers vs Athletic Bilbao being streamed in the UK? How to watch the game this weekend, including streaming details.

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3 d. ago 'I tried Oodie's new pyjamas for two weeks and this is why they're game

The much-loved loungewear brand has unveiled temperature regulating pyjamas perfect for even the fussiest shopper

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3 d. ago Butch Harmon makes confident Tommy Fleetwood prediction ahead of the Masters

EXCLUSIVE: Swing guru Butch Harmon reveals he has been working with British No.1 Tommy Fleetwood to refine his game for Augusta National this week

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5 d. ago When is the next Fortnite update? Release date for update 34.30 and what to expect

Even though a new update hit the game this week, a new patch is incoming shortly, and it will bring major changes for Fortnite Festival.

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5 d. ago Women’s chess takes centre stage with World and European titles up for grabs

Ju Wenjun and Tan Zhongyi are playing in Shanghai for the world crown, while 136 players, six of them from England, compete in Rhodes for the European championshipWomen’s chess takes centre stage this week. In Shanghai and Chongqing, there is an all-Chinese 12-game match for the women’s world crown between Ju Wenjun, 34, the holder, and Tan Zhongyi, 33, the challenger. The pair are closely matched on ratings (2561 to 2555) and level on head-to-head. The prize money pool is $500,000. Thursday’s game one, with Ju playing White in a Sicilian Defence, was a routine draw by threefold repetition in 39 moves.There is live commentary from 7am BST each day from the all-time No 1, Judit Polgar, and England’s popular Jovanka Houska on YouTube. Saturday is a rest day, game three (of 12) is on Sunday. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago A Minecraft Movie celebrated with astonishingly realistic baking art

A Minecraft Movie has finally made it to the big screen, with fans of the creative block-based game flocking to cinemas to see it this weekend.

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6 d. ago Rangers vs Hibs on TV: Is the game being broadcast in the UK?

Is Rangers vs Hibs being streamed in the UK? How to watch the game this weekend, including full streaming details

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6 d. ago Too hot to sleep? Oodie launches cooling pyjamas that could be a summer lifesaver

Oodie launches new cooling pyjama range so you will feel comfortable during those hot summer nights.

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8 d. ago Are some clubs cursed? The narrative can be as powerful as the truth

Leeds United’s history of dark weirdness lends credence to the idea that ‘club DNA’ is real, even if the reality may be more mundaneSign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson hereA month ago, Leeds United were merrily on top of the Championship. They had just beaten Sunderland with two late goals and Sheffield United with three. They had gone 16 games unbeaten and were playing with authority and conviction. More than that, they seemed to have the deepest squad in the Championship. The Sunderland game had turned when they had brought on Willy Gnonto and Largie Ramazani; nobody else in the division could bring that sort of quality off the bench.Since then they’ve won one of five games and slipped to second. It’s happening again.This is an extract from Soccer with Jonathan Wilson, a weekly look from the Guardian US at the game in Europe and beyond. Subscribe for free here. Have a question for Jonathan? Email soccerwithjw@theguardian.com, and he’ll answer the best in a future edition. Cont...

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1 week ago Guardiola: players do not deserve bonus; Osasuna file appeal against Barça: football news – live

Team news and previews | Bayern anger over injuryEmail Dominic | Sign up for Football DailyBelieve it or not, Barcelona’s men’s team played a La Liga game last night, beating Osasuna 3-0.It is highly unusual for domestic matches to be played before the weekend after the international break. The game was rearranged after the death of Barcelona’s first-team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia when it was initially staged, on 8 March. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Guardiola on De Bruyne future, Bayern threaten legal action over Davies: football news – live

Team news and previews | Bayern anger over injuryEmail Billy | Sign up for Football DailyBelieve it or not, Barcelona’s men’s team played a La Liga game last night, beating Osasuna 3-0.It is highly unusual for domestic matches to be played before the weekend after the international break. The game was rearranged after the death of Barcelona’s first-team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia when it was initially staged, on 8 March. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Guardiola on potential De Bruyne exit, Osasuna fury after Barça game: football news – live

Team news and more going into an intriguing weekendEmail Dominic | Sign up for Football DailyBelieve it or not, Barcelona’s men’s team played a La Liga game last night, beating Osasuna 3-0.It is highly unusual for domestic matches to be played before the weekend after the international break. The game was rearranged after the death of Barcelona’s first-team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia when it was initially staged, on 8 March. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Mitoma fit for Brighton’s FA Cup tie, Osasuna fury after Barcelona game: football news – live

Team news and more going into an intriguing weekendEmail Dominic | Sign up for Football DailyBelieve it or not, Barcelona’s men’s team played a La Liga game last night, beating Osasuna 3-0.It is highly unusual for domestic matches to be played before the weekend after the international break. The game was rearranged after the death of Barcelona’s first-team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia when it was initially staged, on 8 March. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Hamilton striker bags first goal of the year and now targets firing Accies to safety

Striker Oli Shaw netted his first Championship goal of 2025 at the weekend to end a 12-game barrren spell

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1 week ago EastEnders' Mick Carter's 'return sealed' as fans spot 'huge clue' on Linda's phone

Kim Fox has been trying to get Linda Carter to get back into the dating game this week in EastEnders - but could it mean the return is on the cards for one legendary character?

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2 w. ago Oodie launches new pyjama collection with buy two, get 20% off offer until end of April

Oodie has launched a colourful new pyjama collection – and there’s a limited-time offer to get 20% off when you buy two items.

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2 w. ago First look: Oodie’s new pyjama drop includes bold prints and cosy fabrics

The Oodie has launched a colourful new pyjama collection with cooling and warming styles from £39.

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