Jared Hess
Jared Hess is an American filmmaker best known for his work on cult comedies such as 'Napoleon Dynamite' and 'Nacho Libre.' Born on October 18, 1980, in Glenrock, Wyoming, Hess gained fame for his unique storytelling style that often blends quirky characters with offbeat humor. His films typically reflect a distinctive visual aesthetic and a penchant for capturing the eccentricities of everyday life. With a background in filmmaking from Brigham Young University, Hess has carved out a niche in the comedy genre and is now set to direct the much-anticipated 'Minecraft' movie, which is expected to bring the beloved video game to the big screen.
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He will direct the sequel to the Minecraft movie.
todo sobre la secuela y su estreno previsto para el 2027
Guatemala· 2025-10-10
Jon Heder met filmmaker Jared Hess in college and landed his first film role in Hess's short film Pecula.
Svona lítur Napoleon Dynamite-stjarnan út núna
Iceland· 2025-08-22
Jared Hess is the director of the Minecraft movie in which Jason Momoa played a role.
Jason Momoa prefiere que le digan "macho alfa sensible"Guatemala· 2025-08-07
Jared Hess successfully created the complex task of adapting a video game into a film.
“Uddalab bo‘lmas topshiriq” va “Chaqmoqdorlar” — aprel va may oyining muhim premeralari – Gazeta.uz
Uzbekistan· 2025-05-14
Jared Hess directed A Minecraft Movie.
CINEMASCOPE: MINED TO PLAY - Newspaper
Pakistan· 2025-04-20
Jared Hess, the director of 'A Minecraft Movie,' spoke about the chaotic screenings.
'Minecraft' movie mania creates social media trend and mess for movie theaters
United States· 2025-04-19
Jared Hess commented on the reactions of theater owners as excessive.
Προσοχή στην αίθουσα, πετάνε κοτόπουλα – Το trend του ΤikΤok για το «Μinecraft»
Greece· 2025-04-17
Jared Hess directs 'A Minecraft Movie'.
Video shows Lil Nas X in hospital after he ‘lost control’ of right side of faceUnited States· 2025-04-16
Jared Hess expresses happiness that audiences are finding joy in returning to cinemas.
Minecraft movie hurls Irish cinemas into world of chaos and flying popcorn – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-15
Jared Hess directed the film 'A Minecraft Movie'.
A Minecraft Movie stomps to $80.6-million in second weekend
Canada· 2025-04-13
Jared Hess is the director of A Minecraft Movie and has expressed amusement at the viral trend.
There’s a place for audience participation, but ‘chicken jockey’ chaos takes it too far | Kate Maltby
United Kingdom· 2025-04-13
Jared Hess is the director of the Minecraft Movie and has expressed his amusement at the audience's reactions during screenings.
Minecraft Movie fans' behaviour 'way too funny', director Jared Hess saysUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-11
Director Jared Hess says it’s been a blast.
Chicken Jockey scene sends cinema crowds wild
Australia· 2025-04-11
Jared Hess directed the film 'MINECRAFT: My ...'.
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Hong Kong· 2025-04-10
Jared Hess is the director of A Minecraft Movie.
Cinemas warn audiences over ‘chicken jockey’ TikTok trend – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-09
The first half of A Minecraft Movie reminded the author of director Jared Hess’s Napoleon Dynamite.
Minecraft mania: how millions of rowdy kids saved the box office | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-08Jared Hess was recruited to direct the film 'Minecraft'.
‘Um filme do Minecraft’ surpreende fãs e alivia Hollywood com sucesso de bilheteria nos EUA
Brazil· 2025-04-08
The film was directed by Jared Hess.
Index - Kultúr - Minden várakozást túlszárnyalt az új Minecraft-film
Hungary· 2025-04-06
Jared Hess directed A Minecraft Movie, delivering a watered-down version of his previous work.
A Minecraft Movie review – Jack Black and Jason Momoa star in seriously cobbled-together live-action spin-off | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-06
Jared Hess is the director of the new family comedy A Minecraft Movie.
‘On a big movie there’s so much to do, so much to pull off. You’re always dry-heaving’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-04
The film is helmed by Napoleon Dynamite director Jared Hess.
What did your kids think of A Minecraft Movie?Canada· 2025-04-04
Jared Hess brings his distinctive comedic style to 'Minecraft: The Movie'.
עברתם את גיל 12? אין לכם מה לחפש ב"מיינקראפט: הסרט"
Israel· 2025-04-04
Jared Hess directs the adaptation of the Minecraft video game into a film.
Estrenos en cines: “Minecraft” salta del mundo de los videojuegos a la gran pantalla - Cine y TV
Paraguay· 2025-04-03
The movie is scrapped together by Napoleon Dynamite director Jared Hess.
Review: Dreadful Minecraft Movie will make you want to block your memory of moviegoingCanada· 2025-04-03Jared Hess discusses the challenges of bringing the cubic world of Minecraft to the big screen.
“Una película de Minecraft”: “Tiene una historia que cualquier adulto va a entender” | SALTAR-INTRO
Peru· 2025-04-03
A MINECRAFT MOVIE is directed by Oscar nominee Jared Hess.
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Jamaica· 2025-04-02
Jared Hess is the director of the upcoming Minecraft film.
« Minecraft, le film », un nouveau monde vidéoludique prisonnier des codes de l’ancien
France· 2025-04-02Jared Hess directed the film 'A Minecraft Movie'.
'Địa đạo' cùng loạt phim Việt ra rạp tháng 4
Vietnam· 2025-04-01
Jared Hess directed the film adaptation of Minecraft.
La película de Minecraft llegará a los cines del país el 3 de abril
Bolivia· 2025-04-01