Category Archives: Movies
Mon, Feb 25, 2013 | 01:47 GMT
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic writer quashes movie rumours
Former BioWare staffer and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic writer Drew Karpyshyn has dismissed rumours he’s working on the script for a Lucasfilm adaptation of the classic RPG.
Thu, Feb 21, 2013 | 10:15 GMT
Star Trek: Into Darkness cinema tickets offered with Star Trek game pre-orders
Star Trek: Into Darkness tickets are being given away with every pre-ordered or day-one purchase of Namco Bandai’s Star Trek: The Video Game at GAME UK stores.
Thu, Feb 14, 2013 | 09:36 GMT
Spy Hunter movie trundles along, signs new director
Spy Hunter is still getting the movie treatment apparently. Warner Bros. has just signed up a new director for the flick.
Sun, Feb 10, 2013 | 16:49 GMT
Wreck-It Ralph director: creating movies based on existing games is “very, very difficult” to pull off
Wreck-It Ralph director Rich Moore believes one of the reasons his film was such a rousing success – one to the tune of $376,748,715 grossed worldwide – is because it wasn’t based on an actual video game character.
Fri, Feb 08, 2013 | 08:21 GMT
The Last of Us gets fan-made live action series
The Last of Us has received the live action fan series treatment by production group Manifest Film. The series is called ‘What Remains’, and group has published its teaser trailer. It’s rather gruesome indeed.
Thu, Feb 07, 2013 | 05:12 GMT
Need for Speed film to star Michael Keaton
Michael Keaton has accepted a role in the upcoming Need for Speed film.
Wed, Feb 06, 2013 | 22:32 GMT
Portal and Half-Life films “as real as anything in Hollywood”, says JJ Abrams
Gabe Newell and JJ Abrams weren’t just idly shooting the breeze; initial steps have been taken to produce Portal and Half-life films.
Wed, Feb 06, 2013 | 13:01 GMT
Mass Effect voice actor Robin Sachs has died at 61
Actor Robin Sachs – the voice of Zaeed in Mas Effect 2 & 3 – has died aged 61.
Wed, Feb 06, 2013 | 09:15 GMT
Hitman movie reboot casts Paul Walker as Agent 47
‘Hitman 2′ is the incoming movie from FOX. Fast the Furious mainstay Paul Walker has been cast as the bald one himself, Agent 47.
Tue, Feb 05, 2013 | 21:45 GMT
Redbox Instant launching on Xbox 360
Redbox, the vending machine movie rental service, is making the jump to streaming movies provider with a new service called Redbox Instant. The Verge reports that at launch, Redbox Instant will be available on a variety of devices but just one console – the Xbox 360. Gold Live subscribers are eligible for the $8 per month plan, which includes unlimited streaming and four traditional DVD rentals. Whether you subscribe or not, you’ll be able to make a la carte purchases and rentals. Redbox Instant is expected to launch in under two months.
Fri, Feb 01, 2013 | 19:40 GMT
Ultramarines – Warhammer 40k film gets a sneak peek video
Anchor Bay Entertainment has released a look at its Warhammer 40,000 film, Ultramarines, over on Game Informer. The clip also contains members of Games Workshop discussing the marines and their enemies. The CG film releases on Blu-ray, DVD, and via digital download March 5.
Wed, Mar 06, 2013 | 00:53 GMT
Warcraft movie: Duncan Jones on board, Johnny Depp rumoured
Warcraft’s long-awaited film adaptation has been linked to two big names – actor Johnny Depp and Moon director Duncan Jones.
Tue, Jan 15, 2013 | 21:59 GMT
Mortal Kombat: Legacy season two cast photo released
Through the break you’ll find a cast photo for Mortal Kombat: Legacy’s second season, as shared by director Kevin Tancharoen. Just look at those happy sunny faces. The return of the highly successful web series is thanks to a deal between Warner Bros. and Machinima, and the new episodes kick off on February 17.
Tue, Jan 15, 2013 | 02:34 GMT
Assassin’s Creed film to be written by Michael Lesslie
Assassin’s Creed will be written by British playwright Michael Lesslie, according to Hollywood Reporter. Lesslie is best known for the play Prince of Denmark but has penned a number of short films. The adaptation is the product of a collaboration between New Regency and Ubisoft Motion Pictures and will star Michael Fassbender, who is co-producing with Conor McCaughan. A director has not been named.
Thanks, IGN.
Fri, Jan 11, 2013 | 10:16 GMT
Sonic the Hedgehog live-action fan film sparks a global crisis
Sonic the Hedgehog has been given the live-action fan film treatment thanks to Blue Core Studios. it’s an epic riff on the disaster movie, as Dr. Robotnik’s mechanised menace rains down from the skies and gives a human task force a stiff kicking. Global panic then ensues. Watch it below.
Thu, Jan 10, 2013 | 08:30 GMT
Call of Duty movie would taint the brand, no plans for adaptation says Kotick
Call of Duty has all the hallmarks of an action movie – the pounding soundtrack, explosions and lots of rappelling – oh so much rappelling. But don’t expect a movie adaptation of the series ever, says Activision CEO Bobby Kotick.
Tue, Jan 08, 2013 | 09:46 GMT
Shadow of the Colossus film sees Hanna co-writer on script writing duties
Shadow of the Colossus – a film adaptation of Team ICO’s iconic PS2 title – has been in development since 2009. It has been languishing in the writing phase since then, but now the project appears to be picking up speed, as the co-writer of 2011 action flick Hanna has joined the project to pledge his writing skills.
Sun, Jan 06, 2013 | 22:57 GMT
Portal’s GlaDOS voice confirmed for Pacific Rim
Filmaker Guillermo del Toro has confirmed that the voice you hear in the Pacific Rim trailer is an official GlaDOS nod.
Wed, Jan 02, 2013 | 00:34 GMT
Ghost Recon pitch in the works at Ubisoft Motion Pictures
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon is the next Ubisoft property lined up for Hollywood treatment.
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 | 07:31 GMT
Xbox Live adds several new entertainment apps
Crunchyroll, Vimeo, SnagFilms and more have been added to Xbox Live’s growing suite of entertainment apps.


Xbox One opinions from developers vary on Kinect 2, TV centric focus