Technologies

Minecraft Movie Gets Sing-along ‘Block Party Edition’ Screenings

Please, don’t bring any live chickens — or their jockeys — to showings.

If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. A Minecraft Movie is getting Block Party Edition screenings that encourage audiences to talk and sing along with the film, Warner Bros. said in a press release on Monday. Fans have already been singing along and shouting out lines, a la The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and now the special screenings are encouraging the interaction. The special screenings begin May 2 — they’ll last past that date, but showings will vary by location, a Warner Bros. representative told CNET.

«You know the moments. You know the lines. You love the songs! Now it’s time to get loose, laugh out loud and belt out those lyrics like a true diamond-tier fan,» Warner Bros. said.

A Minecraft Movie, based on the wildly popular video game, has been a massive success for Warner Bros, despite being critically panned. The film has already brought in $816 million in a theater environment in which ticket sales are declining, year over year. The Block Party Edition seems to be a bid to get repeat ticket sales from fans.

Unfortunately for theater employees, they’ve been met with rowdy popcorn-throwers, screaming fans and obnoxious audiences, at least in videos posted online. In some instances, authorities were called to kick out moviegoers, and in another instance, a live chicken was brought into a screening.

Despite the headaches from some moviegoers, A Minecraft Movie has been a reprieve for movie theaters. In 2025, movies like Snow White and Mickey 17 have been box office disappointments. Considering movie theaters make a good portion of their revenues via concession sales, at least all that thrown popcorn is turning into cash.

Technologies

The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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