Minecraft: the Story Of Mojang Hits DVD December 23

On December 23, Minecraft gamers will have the chance to pick up DVD copies of 2 Player Productions'' documentary, Minecraft: The Story of Mojang. It will debut on your Xbox 360 this Saturday, December 22.

Fangamer will offer the DVD for $20. The first 7,000 copies will be wrapped in a customized "dirtbrown" case, and come with an reversible cover and a coupon for a 720p HD free download. You can download the film online or purchase it directly from the official website. After you''re done, go back to Minecraft and play - the massive lava tower will not build itself.

WORLDWIDE - On Sunday, December 23rd at 12:00am EST (9pm PST/11pm GMT/10pm CET) Minecraft: The Story of Mojang will be available for sale worldwide on DVD through Fangamer and digital download and streaming at theminecraftmovie.com, powered by Redux.

Fangamer will offer the DVD copy of this film for $20.00 USD. The first 7000 copies will include a limited-edition custom-dirt brown DVD case and a reversible case with unique b-side artwork and a redemption coupon that will allow you to get a complimentary 720p copy. Redux is an online content provider will offer the film in a download-to-own option, and streaming on the internet, mobile, tablets and connected TVs for $8.00 USD.

On December 22, at 8:00pm EST (5pm PST/7pm GMT/8pm CET), Minecraft will premiere as a live event that is only available on Xbox Live in the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Belgium, Portugal, Austria, France, Finland and Sweden. Audioshop.co The film will be free for all Xbox Live Gold members.

The documentary follows Markus Persson, the Minecraft creator, as he rises to fame in the year 2011. It also examines the intricate aspects of creating a videogame company. Minecraft continues to be a global phenomenon, having sold more than 17.5 million copies around the world.

Minecraft: The Story of Mojang was funded by 3,641 backers via Kickstarter.com and took nearly two years to produce. 2 Player Productions decided not to use traditional distribution methods and festivals screenings because the film was crowd-funded.

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