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October 28, 2025

Minecraft New Update 3.23/1.033 Released for Bedrock 1.21.120

Mojang has released the Minecraft Bedrock version 1.21.120 update on October 28, which is recognized as patch 3.23/1.033. The update includes new features and numerous bug fixes. Key updates include: - Tadpoles now spawn beneath Frogspawn blocks. - Fixed issues with block destruction in Adventure Mode and various Copper block textures. - New sound effects and vibrations for interacting with Shelves. - Corrections to commands like /locate biome and Damage command. - Resolved gameplay issues related to Sign blocks, teleportation, and Shield mechanics. - Improvements in graphical enhancements, including ambient occlusion and water surface reflections. - New items available in Creative Mode and adjustments to mob behaviors, including drops from Chicken Jockeys and Copper Golems. - Changes to PlayStation 4 download storage and various sound effects. - Stability improvements and user interface updates, including cursor placement and gamma adjustment. - World generation fixes to prevent structures from building atop features at chunk borders.

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October 28, 2025

Fans Have The Best Responses After Finding Out A Minecraft Movie Has Been Submitted For Oscars Consideration (But There’s One Category That’s No Joke)

Warner Bros. is campaigning for A Minecraft Movie for the Oscars, submitting it for 15 categories, including Best Director (Jared Hess) and Best Adapted Screenplay. Jason Momoa is nominated for Best Supporting Actor, Jennifer Coolidge for Best Supporting Actress, and Jack Black is a contender for Best Original Song with "I Feel Alive" and "Steve’s Lava Chicken." Social media reactions are mixed, with some expressing skepticism about the nominations being serious contenders, while others show enthusiasm for Black's potential recognition. The film is available for streaming on HBO Max.

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October 27, 2025

A Minecraft Movie Launches “For Your Consideration” Awards Campaign

A Minecraft Movie has launched an awards campaign for recognition at events like the Academy Awards and Golden Globes, as announced by Warner Bros. Released earlier this year, the film has received positive reviews and impressive box office performance, currently ranking as the third-highest-grossing film of 2025. It is competing for major awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Jared Hess, and Best Actor for Jack Black, along with potential nominations for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Production Design, Best Visual Effects, and Best Original Song for "I Feel Alive." A sequel is already in production.

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October 26, 2025

Famed Haltom City home rocks Halloween with K-Pop & Minecraft light show

A residence in Haltom City, known for its Christmas light displays, has created a Halloween showcase themed around Minecraft, featuring characters like Freddy Krueger and elements from KPop Demon Hunters. The display includes a 13-minute synchronized light show with music and film clips projected onto an LED screen, running nightly from 6:30 to 11:30 PM. The setup features a 12-foot "Steve" and a 16-foot "Enderman," along with gravestones, bats, and a giant spiderweb. Visitors can listen to the audio on radio channel 87.9 FM. On Halloween night, the family will host a free haunted house and provide candy from 7 to 9:30 PM. The Halloween lights will be on display until November 2 at 4521 Wisdom Way, Haltom City, 76117.

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October 10, 2025

A Minecraft Movie gets inevitable sequel after grossing almost $1bn, putting lava chicken back on the menu

A sequel to A Minecraft Movie is in development and is scheduled to be released in theaters on July 23, 2027. Director Jared Hess will return to direct the sequel, which has been anticipated since discussions began in April. The original film achieved the largest domestic debut for a video game film in the U.S., grossing 1.5 million during its opening weekend and nearly 3 million globally. The total gross of the film is approaching billion. Unique screening experiences, such as the Chicken Jockey phenomenon, contributed to its success. Speculation about the sequel's storyline includes potential exploration of The Far Lands.

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October 5, 2025

Pixels and percussion: Ohio State Marching Band puts on Minecraft spectacle

During halftime at the Ohio State University football game against Minnesota, The Ohio State University Marching Band performed a Minecraft-themed show, featuring music from the game and visual representations such as the Minecraft logo, a chicken, and dueling swords. The performance included melodies like “Minecraft Main Theme/I Feel Alive,” “Steve’s Lava Chicken,” and “Zero to Hero.” Additionally, the band performed their traditional Script Ohio, with Ryan Schoeff and Sydney Reeves as the i-dotters.

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October 5, 2025

Ohio State marching band plays Minecraft-themed halftime show

The Ohio State University marching band performed a halftime show featuring a tribute to the video game Minecraft, showcasing their ability to blend traditional music with contemporary cultural references. The setlist included compositions such as "Minecraft Main Theme/I Feel Alive," "Steve’s Lava Chicken," "Day to Night," "Piglins Attack," "Steve vs. Malgosha," "Zero to Hero," "Across the Field," and "Le Regiment de Sambre et Meuse | Script Ohio." Fans can watch the performance online, and the band will perform again during the game against Illinois on October 11.

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September 4, 2025

Minecraft Preview Update 1.21.120.20 Now Live via Patch 1.85/1.068

The latest update for Minecraft, version 1.21.120.20, has been released across all platforms, recognized as version 1.85/1.068 for console users. This patch includes new features and bug fixes, such as: - Tadpoles now spawn directly beneath Frogspawn blocks. - Players can now destroy valid blocks in Adventure Mode positioned behind water. - Redstone power can now be added or removed from the Shelf, emitting vibrations. - Fixed the Damage Command for Ender Crystals and corrected the /locate biome command. - Improved loading of text for Sign blocks from older worlds. - World creation will redownload missing Marketplace templates. - Adjustments made to the first-person camera when climbing blocks. - Restored Java parity for ambient occlusion calculations on partial blocks. - TAA upscaling implemented for weather effects. - Suspicious Stew is now available in Creative Mode. - Defeated Chicken Jockeys drop the Lava Chicken music disc. - Copper Golem drops its carried item when interacted with while the player holds an item in their offhand. - Sounds for Copper Chests now utilize a natural attenuation curve. - User interface improvements, including accurate cursor positioning in text fields and updated messaging for sleeping. - Structures will no longer build atop features like trees at chunk borders. - Developers can set the version property to “beta” for module selection. - Fixed various bugs related to graphics modes, loot generation, and item rendering. Mojang has not yet updated the retail version of Minecraft.

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September 4, 2025

WT Marching Band takes on ‘Minecraft’ for Thursday’s game

The Sound of West Texas Buffalo Marching Band will perform on September 4, 2025, during West Texas A&M University's home opener against the Colorado School of Mines. The band will feature two shows: one focused on songs incorporating the name "Johnny" and another inspired by the video game "Minecraft." The "Minecraft" show will include music from the 2025 movie and Coldplay’s "Viva La Vida," while the "Here’s Johnny" show will feature classic tunes like "Johnny One-Note" and the theme from "Jonny Quest." The marching band consists of over 140 members and began rehearsals on August 18, with percussion and color guard starting on August 14. The head drum major is Dillon Martin, supported by assistant drum majors and a color guard captain. The band is directed by Dr. B.J. Brooks, with assistance from Dr. Ryan Boehme and David Lough.

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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.