Minecraftmakers Cancel Film Inspired By Game

Minecraft-makers cancel film inspired by game

Mojang, the Minecraft maker has intervened to block the production of a film in the game's block built world.

Birth of a Man's creators had launched an Kickstarter appeal for $600,000. (PS366,000) to help to finance the production.

However, just a day after the project was launched, it was canceled with no explanation by the creator.

Markuss Persson, founder of Mojang Later, he posted a tweet explaining the reason why Mojang was closing down.

"We don't allow [half-a-million-dollar Kickstarter projects] based on our [intellectual property] without any deals in place," wrote Mr Persson, also known as Notch, in a tweet.

The message is believed to refer to the fact that there was no licensing agreement negotiated between Mojang and the film makers to use blocks, items and other elements that are similar to those seen in the game. The film was scheduled to be released on YouTube in 2014.

A teaser video was posted on the Kickstarter project page. It showcased the concept footage that blends live action with landscapes, creatures, and weapons. Rabbitfest

Brandon Laatsch, the director of the short film stated that he had been working for the idea of making a Minecraft film for more than 12 years.

As he and others involved with the project were dedicated gamers, he was hopeful that the finished film will be superior to other films that are based on well-known games he stated.

"Minecraft is the ideal video game to be adapted to a film," he said in the teaser video.

"The reason is that it doesn't have a character It does not have a story I find this to be an advantage because we can create our own unique story."

Mr. Laatsch has yet to comment on the reasons why the project was scrapped or if it is likely to be revived following negotiations with Mojang regarding licensing its intellectual property.

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