Breaking records one block at a time, "A Minecraft Movie" has set a record as the highest grossing film adaptation of a video game, raking in $157 million in its opening weekend. 

Host Markette Sheppard explores how this blockbuster has resonated deeply with Gen Z and Gen Alpha, who found solace in Minecraft's virtual worlds during the pandemic. Starring Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks and Emma Myers, the film follows a group of misfits transported into the nether regions of the beloved blocky Minecraft universe. In this episode, Markette also breaks down how Minecraft's success extends beyond entertainment, inspiring young viewers to pursue careers in architecture and engineering.

The episode also covers exciting new streaming content:

• "Government Cheese" (Apple TV+) starring David Oyelowo, which is the perfect "snack" for Easter binge watching;
• Shonda Rhimes' "The Residence" (Netflix) featuring Uzo Aduba, a clever and funny whodunnit and;
• Seth Rogen's "The Studio" (Apple TV+), recommended by Glow Stream TV's film & TV critic Cheryl Grant, an alum of "The Tom Joyner Morning Show," in our user generated segment called "What I'm Watching Right Now."

Ready to dive deeper into the back stories of the hottest films and TV series that are reshaping both entertainment and career aspirations? Listen to this episode of "More to the Story with Markette Sheppard" for fascinating insights into the intersection of gaming culture and mainstream success.

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