Minecraft movie gets a new writer/director

Numerous game-to-movie projects seem to get caught up in development hell, and Minecraft is no different. The movie has been caught in stop/start cycles multiple times, but as of today, things are moving forward once again.

Peter Sollett has been announced as the new writer/director for the film, following the departures of both Shawn Levy and Rob McElhenney. Sollett's previous notable works include “Freeheld,” “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist,” and “Raising Victor Vargas.”