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May 19, 2025

Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Have Less Than Two Weeks With These Five Games

Five titles are set to leave Xbox Game Pass after May 31, requiring subscribers to purchase them individually to continue playing. Subscribers can receive a 20 percent discount on these games while they are still available. The departing games include: 1. Remnant 2 (Metacritic Score: 85) - A sequel where players face new creatures and bosses. 2. Humanity (Metacritic Score: 86) - A puzzle-action game where players command crowds as a dog. 3. Cassette Beasts (Metacritic Score: 83) - An indie RPG focused on collecting monster forms for battles. 4. Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath (Metacritic Score: 80) - A chaotic battle against evil forces in a survival setting. 5. Firework (Metacritic Score: N/A) - A horror puzzle game involving a police investigation in a mountain village. Once these titles leave, their return to the service is uncertain.

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May 8, 2025

A Minecraft Movie Available To Stream At Home Without Chicken Jockey Meme Chaos Starting This Month

A Minecraft Movie will be available for digital purchase on platforms like Amazon Prime and Apple TV starting May 13, with DVD and Blu-ray copies releasing on June 24. The movie features Jack Black and includes additional content such as behind-the-scenes footage. The film's theatrical release saw chaotic audience behavior, including shouting and throwing popcorn, leading to police intervention, which director Jared Hess found amusing.

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May 2, 2025

The Incredible Evolution of MINECRAFT’s Chicken Jockey

The phrase "Chicken Jockey!" has gained popularity due to Jack Black's performance in A Minecraft Movie, directed by Jared Hess. The film is nearing a billion at the box office and features a standout character, the Chicken Jockey, which is a baby zombie riding a chicken. This character has become iconic, with its introduction being one of the most quoted moments in the film. Starting May 2, fans can participate in A Minecraft Movie: Block Party Edition, a sing-and-meme-along event celebrating the film's elements.

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April 29, 2025

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

Warner Bros. is launching Block Party Edition screenings for A Minecraft Movie starting May 2, allowing audiences to interact by singing along and shouting lines, similar to The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Despite mixed reviews, the film has grossed 6 million, performing well in a declining box office environment. However, the interactive screenings have led to challenges, including unruly crowds and incidents requiring police intervention. Despite these issues, the film's success has positively impacted cinema operators, particularly in a year where other films have struggled.

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April 25, 2025

Minecraft Movie Draws Increased Police Presence

The release of the Minecraft Movie has led to chaotic scenes in theaters, with audiences throwing popcorn and drinks in excitement, particularly at the line “Chicken Jockey!” This disruptive behavior has prompted theaters to remind patrons that such actions can result in ejection and police involvement. Videos on social media show disorderly crowds, and theater employees have expressed frustration over the mess created. A serious incident occurred in Warwick, Rhode Island, where a group of teenage boys violently attacked two adults who asked them to quiet down, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries. The film's popularity has intensified warnings against disruptive behavior, leading theaters to enforce stricter consequences.

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April 14, 2025

“Video games franchises are now ripe for the picking” – why A Minecraft Movie could lead to games taking over Hollywood

A Minecraft Movie was projected to generate between million and million during its opening weekend in the United States but instead earned million and surpassed the 0 million mark globally by its second weekend. The film's success is attributed to its built-in audience, the popularity of Minecraft with over 300 million copies sold, and a star-studded cast including Jack Black and Jason Momoa. It was released in April 2025, strategically timed for spring break with no significant competition. The film's open-ended narrative appealed to both fans and newcomers, despite mixed reviews from critics. The success of video game adaptations, including the Mario movie, indicates a shift in how studios approach this genre, although experts caution that not all adaptations will succeed and emphasize the importance of respecting the source material.

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April 9, 2025

‘Minecraft Movie’ ‘chicken jockey’ scene sparks chaos in theaters

The "Minecraft Movie" grossed 7 million in its opening weekend, generating excitement and chaos in U.S. theaters. Some theaters have banned unaccompanied minors from screenings and called in law enforcement to manage crowds. The film's popularity has led to a reevaluation of policies regarding audience management.