Digital Premiere: Minecraft, Story of Mojang
The Minecraft, Story of Mojang project is finally over. Today, the project backers were given access to digital download of the film and soundtrack. But this is not the most interesting moment in history.
Wanting to give kickstarter backers earlier access to the film, they decided to present it as a digital premiere using XBox Live. All XBox Live Gold users can watch the movie for freetomorrow today, December 22nd. After that, the film can be bought on DVD through FanGamer or watch online through Redux.
This is the first premiere experience through the XBox Live service. The producers of the film decided not to do the distribution by standard methods, and also did not present the film to any festivals. Usually film festivals require a certain period of exclusivity, and until it expires, the film cannot be released for rent and sale. I came across this when the movie Indie Game: The Movie was shown in various cinemas for a long time during the festival, and kickstarter backers, including me, sucked their paws. It was a little annoying.
I wish you all a pleasant viewing experience (if you have XBox Live Gold), and I'll go watch it now. Being a backer gives some advantage :) (In the comments, the truth already has a link to the torrent).
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I watched it. It turned out very well ...
Wanting to give kickstarter backers earlier access to the film, they decided to present it as a digital premiere using XBox Live. All XBox Live Gold users can watch the movie for free
This is the first premiere experience through the XBox Live service. The producers of the film decided not to do the distribution by standard methods, and also did not present the film to any festivals. Usually film festivals require a certain period of exclusivity, and until it expires, the film cannot be released for rent and sale. I came across this when the movie Indie Game: The Movie was shown in various cinemas for a long time during the festival, and kickstarter backers, including me, sucked their paws. It was a little annoying.
I wish you all a pleasant viewing experience (if you have XBox Live Gold), and I'll go watch it now. Being a backer gives some advantage :) (In the comments, the truth already has a link to the torrent).
upd.
I watched it. It turned out very well ...