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August 8, 2025

Indaina’s Largest Corn Maze Has a Minecraft Theme

North Folk Farms, located in Waterloo, Indiana, is home to the largest corn maze in the state, a tradition since 2011. The farm features various activities such as pumpkin picking, hayrides, and a zip line. This year's corn maze theme is inspired by Super Mario Bros, while the 2025 design will be based on the upcoming Minecraft Movie. The corn maze opens on August 29th.

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August 2, 2025

A Minecraft Movie Had A Clever Callback To A Steven Spielberg Movie

"A Minecraft Movie" includes a reference to "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" in its opening scene, where Jack Black's character, Steve, shapes mashed potatoes into a mineshaft, reminiscent of a pivotal moment in Spielberg's film. Director Jared Hess has acknowledged the influence of Steven Spielberg's films on his work, particularly praising "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" as a "perfect film." The movie is now available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD, digital HD, and streaming on HBO Max.

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July 29, 2025

‘Minecraft Movie’ Director Jared Hess, ‘Shadowhunters’ Star Katherine McNamara and David Oyelowo Among Honorees at 21st HollyShorts Film Festival (Exclusive)

The 21st HollyShorts Film Festival will take place in Hollywood from August 7 to 17. Honorees include director Jared Hess, who will receive the Visionary Award for his work on films like "Napoleon Dynamite" and "A Minecraft Movie," and for his Oscar-nominated animated short "Ninety-Five Senses." Actor-director David Oyelowo will be awarded the Luminary Award for his role in "Selma" and other productions. Actress Katherine McNamara will also be recognized for her contributions to the film industry.

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July 25, 2025

In honor of Ozzy Osbourne, Double Fine is giving its heavy metal action game Brutal Legend away for free for 666 minutes

Double Fine Productions is offering its game Brutal Legend as a free download for 666 minutes, starting at 4 PM PT on July 23, 2025, and ending at 3 AM PT on July 24, 2025. The game features Jack Black and voice performances from heavy metal artists, including Ozzy Osbourne, who voices the Guardian of Metal. Players can access the game on itch.io. If missed, the game has been known to go on sale, with its lowest price recorded at .49.

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July 20, 2025

Jack Black’s ‘Lava Chicken’ song has arrived in ‘Minecraft’

A remixed version of Jack Black’s song ‘Steve’s Lava Chicken’ from A Minecraft Movie has been added to Minecraft with the 1.21.94 update on July 14. The song, which is 34 seconds long, became the shortest-ever Billboard chart hit in April and reached Number 21 on the UK Top 40 charts. Players can obtain the music disc featuring Hyper Potions’ rendition by defeating a baby Zombie riding a Chicken, known as a Chicken Jockey. The addition received mixed reactions from gamers, with some praising it and others wishing for it to fade. The film adaptation of Minecraft has been successful in 2025, leading to discussions about cinema etiquette due to audience behavior during screenings. Jack Black made a surprise appearance at a screening, advising fans against disruptive actions. Additionally, Tony Hawk discussed his efforts to include tracks from Fontaines D.C. and IDLES in the Pro Skater 3+4 soundtrack.

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July 18, 2025

Minecraft lets you get the Lava Chicken song in-game — but it’s absurdly rare

Lava Chicken is a new music disc introduced in the Minecraft 1.21.94 Bedrock update, which can be obtained by defeating a Chicken Jockey, a rare entity that consists of a baby Zombie riding a Chicken. The chance of encountering a Chicken Jockey is low, with odds ranging from 0.25% to 0.4875%. Players can also acquire the Lava Chicken disc through alternative methods such as a Minecraft Movie add-on, a Hero Pack, or a DLC.

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July 16, 2025

A Minecraft Movie’s most famous song is now available in Minecraft

The song "Lava Chicken," known for being the shortest to enter the Billboard Top 100, is now part of the 1.21.94 update for Minecraft. Players can access it through the Lava Chicken music disk, crafted by Hyper Potions, which features a remixed version of Jack Black's lyrics. To obtain the disk, players must defeat a baby zombie riding a chicken, called a Chicken Jockey. The music disk also incorporates memorable moments from "A Minecraft Movie."

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July 16, 2025

Steve’s Lava Chicken Song Added to Minecraft, but You’ll Need to Hunt a Chicken Jockey to Find It

A new update for Minecraft, version 1.21.93, introduces a remixed music disc featuring the Lava Chicken song from A Minecraft Movie, originally performed by Jack Black and reimagined by Hyper Potions. Players can obtain this remix by defeating a Chicken Jockey, a baby Zombie riding a Chicken. The remix has been noted for its catchy dubstep beats, even more addictive than the original. The song gained popularity after the film grossed nearly 5 million and became the shortest track to enter the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart. The song's lyrics include playful phrases like "la-la-la-lava ch-ch-ch-chicken," and it was created by Black in collaboration with director Jared Hess.

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July 15, 2025

Minecraft says to hell with it, adds in-game version of Lava Chicken song, which you get by beating a chicken jockey

Parents of children who enjoy Minecraft have been exposed to the song "LA-LA-LA-LAVA CHI-CHI-CHI-CHICKEN," performed by Jack Black, which has become popular in households and is the shortest song to enter the Billboard Top 100. The Minecraft update version 1.21.94 introduces the music disc "Lava Chicken," created by Hyper Potions, and features new gameplay elements such as Happy Ghasts that can be harnessed and leashed. The Minecraft movie has been successful, leading to plans for a sequel, with the song "Lava Chicken" and a memorable chicken jockey moment contributing to its popularity.

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July 15, 2025

Minecraft Adds Jack Black’s Lava Chicken Song, But You Gotta Do Something Special To Get It

The song "Lava Chicken," performed by Jack Black in the recent Minecraft movie, has been added to the Minecraft game through update 1.21.93 for Bedrock Edition. Players can obtain the music disc by defeating a Chicken Jockey. The disc features a chiptune rendition of the song, which has been positively received for its nostalgic charm.