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Time of India
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Minecraft's new Chase the Skies update has brought new challenges and exclusive in-game rewards
(Image via Mojang Studios) Mojang has just launched Chase the Skies , one of Minecraft's most exciting updates in recent memory. With vibrant visuals, mob upgrades, and some quirky game tweaks, this patch is already turning heads. But that's not all. To mark the moment, Mojang has rolled out two global Community Challenges , pushing players to work together, and the stakes come with some sweet exclusive loot. What's New in Chase the Skies? While Chase the Skies brings several gameplay enhancements like better graphics for Bedrock, a craftable saddle, and tweaks to leashes the real buzz is around three brand-new ghast variants. Happy Ghast Ghastling Dried Ghast Each one brings a unique personality to the Nether's airspace. They're floaty, fiery, and now a central part of this update's limited-time community quest. LATEST GAME DROP IS OUT! + COMMUNITY CHALLENGES AND MORE! | MINECRAFT MONTHLY Challenge #1: Spawn 50 Million Happy Ghasts Yup, 50 million . This is the first challenge, and it can only be done in Creative Mode. Players worldwide must team up and spawn a collective total of 50 million Happy Ghasts. No timer. No pressure. Just teamwork—and a lot of flapping ghasts. What's the reward? Bedrock Edition : Ghast Rider Floatie (yes, it floats) Java Edition : Ghast Riding Swimmer outfit (swimming never looked so ghostly) Challenge #2: Feed One Million Ghastlings Next up: Survival Mode gets some love. The goal? Feed 1 million snowballs to Ghastlings. Why snowballs? Who knows—but these baby ghasts seem to love them. It's a simple act with a big community impact. The best part? Every snowball counts toward the total. What's in it for you? Bedrock Edition : Happy Ghast Pilot Gear Java Edition : Happy Ghast Pilot Set Once the milestones are hit, players can unlock these goodies directly from the in-game Dressing Room. EVERYTHING New In MINECRAFT CHASE THE SKIES DROP These Challenges Will Be Active for a Long Time Unlike timed events that pressure players to race through content, Mojang is taking a more chill approach here. These challenges have no fixed end date. They'll stay active until the global numbers are hit. That means whether you're a casual builder or a hardcore mob farmer, you've got time to contribute and score some unique loot. Chase the Skies isn't just an update—it's a vibe shift. From new mobs to community-powered rewards, it's Mojang at its most playful. So grab some snowballs, hop into Creative, and let's fill the skies with happy, squealing ghasts. See you in the Nether. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Forbes
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘A Minecraft Movie' Debuts On Streaming On Max This Week
The Jack Black and Jason Momoa blockbuster hit A Minecraft Movie begins streaming on Max this week. Directed by Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite), A Minecraft Movie is based on the classic video game Minecraft, which was released by Mojang Studios in 2009. The film opened in theaters on April 4 and arrived on digital streaming via premium video on demand on May 13. After earning $167.2 million in its opening weekend domestically, A Minecraft Movie went on to earn $423.7 million from North American theaters and $527.5 million in international ticket sales for a worldwide box office tally of $951.3 million. The film had a $150 million production budget before prints and advertising costs, according to The Numbers. In addtion to the film's big box office take, A Minecraft Movie inspired an in-theater TikTok craze surrounding the film's "Chicken Jockey" scene. Eventually, some theater chains embraced the enthusiasm of its moviegoers and held special Chicken Jockey screenings. After teasing in May that A Minecraft Movie was 'coming soon' to Max, Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment announced last week that the film will debut on the streaming service on Friday, June 20. For viewers who don't subscribe to Max, the streaming service offers an ad-based tier for $9.99 per month or an ad-free tier for $16.99 per month without ads. Additionally, Max offers an ad-free tier for $20.99 per month that includes 4K Ultra HD programming. Per Warner Bros. Discovery, the summary for A Minecraft Movie reads, 'Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn't just help you craft, it's essential to one's survival! "Four misfits — Garrett 'The Garbage Man' Garrison (Jason Momoa), Henry (Sebastian Hansen), Natalie (Emma Myers) and Dawn (Danielle Brooks) — find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. 'To get back home, they'll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Jack Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative … the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.' Rated PG, A Minecraft Movie also stars Jennifer Coolidge and the voices of Rachel House, Jemaine Clement, Bret McKenzie, Matt Berry and director Jared Hess. A Minecraft Movie arrives on Max on Friday.
Pink Villa
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
A Minecraft Movie Locks OTT Release Date: Know When, Where and How to Watch Jack Black and Jason Momoa Starrer
A Minecraft Movie was one of the most unexpected movies of 2025 to make it big in the theatres, and now, the fantasy adventure comedy film will just be one tap away. Jared Hess' directorial, the movie has set June 20 premiere plans on Max, with a June 21 at 8 pm ET release on HBO. Any subscribers to HBO Max will be able to stream the film starting on these dates. Based on the famed Mojang Studios game, which has become a phenomenon on its own since its 2011 release. What is A Minecraft Movie About? The story follows Steve, played by Jack Black, who faces trouble with his doorknob business sales and Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison, played by Jason Momoa, a game store owner, who find each other in the Overworld and plan to fight the monsters to come back into the real world. They are joined by siblings Sebastian Hansen as Henry and Emma Myers as Natalie, and their real estate agent Danielle Brooks as Dawn, who help them take down Malgosha, the piglin ruler of the Nether– a hell world in the same block universe. After initially releasing on April 4, A Minecraft Movie has managed to bring in 951 million USD at the worldwide box office, becoming the highest-grossing release of 2025. It is also in the top two of the game-adapted movie storylines, trailing just behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which dropped 2 years ago. With a struggling year for the world of cinema, the success of A Minecraft Movie became a beacon of light as actors Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, and Sebastian Hansen welcomed the unexpectedly well-received reaction to their film. Planned by Allison Schroeder, Chris Bowman, and Hubbel Palmer, the three also pitched in for its screenplay alongside Neil Widener, Gavin James and Chris Galletta. It is said to have cost a whopping 150 million USD to create, which was recovered over fivefold, following an immensely successful box office run.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘A Minecraft Movie' Gets Max Streaming Release Date
No need to exit out of creative mode just yet — 'A Minecraft Movie' has set a Max streaming date for June 20. Based on the sandbox 'Minecraft' game that was first developed by Sweden's Mojang Studios in 2011, 'A Minecraft Movie' stars four misfits — played by the likes of Jason Momoa, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks and Sebastian Hansen — who get sucked into the Overworld. They enlist the help of a handy crafted named Steve, played by Jack Black, to survive. More from Variety Jack Black to Receive King of Comedy Award at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards (EXCLUSIVE) HBO Max Continues Global Rollout and Sets July Launch in New Markets, Including Estonia and Iceland 'A Minecraft Movie' Success Dissected: Brand Experts Reveal 'Entertain or Die' Strategy at SXSW London 'A Minecraft Movie' had a record-breaking $163 million domestic and $150 million international opening, making for a total $313 million global launch. At the time, it was the best opening weekend of 2025 and the highest opening weekend for a video game adaptation. The film has earned $951 million worldwide in theaters. Warner Bros. film heads Michael de Luca and Pam Abdy called 'Minecraft' a 'world-class achievement' in a memo to staff after its blockbuster opening. Despite the film receiving overall mixed reviews from critics (47% on Rotten Tomatoes), the film still managed to draw in families and young kids. David A. Gross, who runs the consulting firm FranchiseRe movie, told Variety: 'Reviews are not good, but these pictures are made for moviegoers, not critics. When a release catches fire like this, it generates its own momentum and you can set aside all projections.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
Time of India
10-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
5 Minecraft Farms to Build Early
Image via: Mojang Studios Whether you're a veteran of the game or you're just launching your first new Minecraft world, early-game survival can seem daunting. You're contending with food shortages, a dwindling search for resources, frightening hordes of mobscand that's just trying to establish your first rudimentary base. That's exactly where early-game farms are necessary. Not only do they contribute valuable content, they make it a lot easier and quicker as you go along. Here are five of those farms that are as beginner-friendly as they are powerful for jump-starting your newfound survival lifestyle. 1. Basic Crop Farm : Your First Step Toward Sustainability Food is your first concern in Minecraft, and a simple crop farm is the quickest and most consistent answer. You can begin with either wheat, carrots, or potatoes—whatever seeds you receive initially. All you need is some healthy, well-tilled soil, a source of water, and a little bit of sunshine. Building a fence protects your crops from explosive animals and stomping mobs. When you're ready, try inviting a villager to automate your tube farm with planting and harvesting. Even in the absence of automation, a small farm within travel distance of your home base will ensure you're always well-fed and prepared for whatever adventure lies ahead. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo TOP 5 EARLY GAME FARMS MINECRAFT - (1.20) 2. Animal Breeding Pen: Food, Leather, and Wool on Demand Cooked meat provides superior hunger and saturation stats. Begin by attracting cows, sheep, and chickens into fenced areas with wheat or seeds. While all of these animals are useful to have, cows in particular are useful for leather (which you need for bookshelves and making enchantment items) and sheep are useful for wool. If it takes every five minutes to breed an animal, then you have a nice, continuing food supply. Then, you can add new dispensers or Redstone systems to automate the breeding process and item collection process. 3. Sugar Cane Farm: The Backbone of Enchanting and Trading Sugar cane is deceptively crucial. It's used to craft paper, which is key to making books and trading with librarian villagers. Start your first farm on a river bank or by having some irrigation ditches dug close to your center. Initially, you'll be harvesting it by hand. Eventually, with enough observers and pistons, the process can be completely automated. With a little bit of work, this farm will power your spells and supercharge your emerald production. 4. XP and Mob Drop Farm : Easy Levels and Useful Loot Once you discover even one dungeon with a skeleton or zombie spawner, you are sitting on a goldmine. Using a funnel system made of water flows and trap doors, you can direct mobs into one area for easy XP farming. This farm provides you some experience for enchanting and provides wonderful drops like bones, arrows, and string. It's a little more advanced to produce, but the payoff is definitely worth the production even early in the game. Best XP Farm EVER in Minecraft Bedrock 1.21 (MCPE - Xbox - PS) 5. Iron Farm (Villager-Based): Skip the Mine, Forge Your Future Iron is one of the most versatile materials in Minecraft, from tools to rails to hoppers. A simple iron farm can be established much earlier than you might expect if you're located close to a village. You'll require a minimum of three villagers, a handful of beds and workstations, and a zombie to terrify them into creating Iron Golems. With a kill chamber employing lava or fall damage, you'll have an as-needed, automated, free source of iron ingots. No more searching through dungeons! The earliest stages of Minecraft are very much about building that momentum. From food to building materials, XP to iron, these five farms will have your base running like a well-oiled, self-sufficient machine in no time. The upfront work will be difficult, but investing the time now will open up thousands of hours in future years. Time that could be used to explore, build, and prosper.
