Tag Archives: movie
Tue, May 03, 2011 | 03:02 BST
Ubisoft create film studio focused on game adaptations
In a move which should really surprise nobody, following the box office success of Prince of Persia, French publisher Ubisoft has announced Ubisoft Motion Pictures – a new studio designed specifically to adapt gaming franchises for film and tv.
Tue, Mar 22, 2011 | 05:09 GMT
Director: Dead Space movie still in production, prequel idea “didn’t quite work out”
You know what’d be cool? A Dead Space movie. Shame they’re not making on–
Huh? They have been? Since 2009? Well, what’s going on? Is it… dead?
Tue, Mar 08, 2011 | 03:48 GMT
Tomb Raider film in the works
GK Films has acquired the Tomb Raider film rights and set its sights on a 2013 release.
3 
Posted in: Action, Adventure
Tags: Crystal Dynamics, Eidos, Eidos Interactive, film, GK Films, licensed, movie, tie-in, tomb raider, Tomb Raider film
Mon, Mar 07, 2011 | 01:00 GMT
Quick Shots: Battle Los Angeles screens show city in ruins
Come through for a couple of screens for Saber Interactive’s adaptation of upcoming sci-fi flick, Battle: Los Angeles.
Sat, Mar 05, 2011 | 08:55 GMT
New Resident Evil movie in production, to release in 2012
According to a Box Office Mojo report, a new Resident Evil movie is currently in production and already has a release date – September 14, 2012.
Fri, Mar 04, 2011 | 05:28 GMT
Battle: Los Angeles game confirmed
After two leaks, the tie-in game for sci-fi film Battle: Los Angeles has been declared Officially a Thing.
Tue, Mar 01, 2011 | 01:58 GMT
Nathan Fillion defends Wahlberg casting decision
Firefly star and fan-favourite for the Uncharted film adaptation Nathan Fillion has spoken out in support of director David O. Russell’s decision to cast Mark Wahlberg in the role of Nathan Drake.
15
Posted in: PS3, Sony, Trade
Tags: david o. russell, film, licensed, mark wahlberg, movie, Nathan Fillion, naughty dog, tie-in, uncharted
Tue, Mar 01, 2011 | 01:42 GMT
Devil May Cry film rights acquired by Resident Evil studio
Screen Gems, the speciality studio behind the Resident Evil series, has nabbed the film rights to the Devil May Cry franchise.
Thu, Feb 24, 2011 | 04:24 GMT
Dead Island trailer tots up 3 million views, multiple directors interested
If you needed any proof that the Dead Island trailer is effective, here’s two convincing arguments – it’s racked up at least three million views, and Hollywood is fishing.
2
Posted in: Horror
Tags: dead island, deep silver, film, license, licensed, movie, techland, tie-in
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 | 02:42 GMT
Uncharted film director: Fans have to “trust and let go”
David O. Russell, director of the upcoming Uncharted film adaptation, has spoken out on the subject of his relationship to the game and its fans.
Mon, Feb 21, 2011 | 23:30 GMT
Battle: Los Angeles adaptation uncovered by AU ratings board
A tie-in multiplatform game for upcoming sci fi film Battle: Los Angeles has been outed by an Australian Classifications Board listing.
1
Posted in: Action, Konami
Tags: Australian classifications, Battle: Los Angeles, film, license, licensed, movie, Saber, saber interactive, tie-in
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 | 01:30 GMT
Quick Shots – Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime screens cross the beams
Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime is bucking the big-budget licensed tie-in trend by actually looking quite fun; come through and admire this small collection of new screens.
1
Posted in: Action, Atari, PS3, Xbox 360
Tags: Behaviour, Behaviour Studios, film, ghostbusters, Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime, license, licensed, movie, Sanctum of Slime, tie-in
Mon, Feb 14, 2011 | 23:46 GMT
Transformers: Dark of the Moon announced, trailered
Activision has announced a tie-in title to the upcoming Transformers: Dark of the Moon film.
2
Posted in: 3DS, Action, Activision Blizzard, DS, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
Tags: Behaviour, Behaviour Interactive, film, high moon, High Moon Studios, license, licensed, movie, tie-in, transformers, Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Thu, Oct 07, 2010 | 08:47 BST
Rumor: DreamWorks attempting to resurrect Halo movie, using novels as source material
20th Century Fox uses Red Tape! Critical hit! Halo movie has fainted.
DreamWorks uses Loophole. It’s super effective!
Tue, Aug 31, 2010 | 04:01 BST
Blizzard wants “right partners” for a StarCraft movie, says James Cameron would fit the bill
“Yes, Mr. Cameron? If you’re not too busy back-stroking in your private water park wave pool filled with half the world’s money, we’ve got someone on the line who might be able to help you scoop up the other half.”
21
Posted in: Activision Blizzard, Hot, Movies, PC, Strategy
Tags: blizzard, james cameron, movie, starcraft
Thu, Jul 01, 2010 | 07:42 BST
Gore Verbinski: Budget concerns are slowing – not sinking – BioShock movie
Big Daddies on the big screen? Not for a while, according to producer Gore Verbinski.
But hey, how about this Big Momma’s House movie? Sounds like a real winner to us!
2
Posted in: 2K, Hot, Shooter
Tags: 2K, bioshock, Gore Verbinski, movie, prince of persia
Wed, Jun 02, 2010 | 11:33 BST
Solid Snake’s voice actor explains what happened to Metal Gear movie
Featuring a gruff, macho main character, over-the-top action, sabotage, and more twists than a bag of Twizzlers, all Metal Gear needs is a few blue people and it’s pure Hollywood gold.
So, what’s the deal? Why hasn’t Hideo Kojima’s stealth-action odyssey infiltrated movie theaters yet? While guest-blogging over at MTV’s Movies Blog, Solid Snake voice actor David Hayter did his best to explain.
7
Posted in: Action, Adventure, Hot, Konami, Movies, Sony
Tags: david hayter, hideo kojima, konami, metal gear solid, movie, Sony
Tue, May 25, 2010 | 05:44 BST
Mass Effect officially headed to the big screen
In a world where Doom, Dungeon Siege, Far Cry, Postal, and Mortal Kombat were morphed into movies, it’s refreshing to see a videogame-to-film adaptation that finally makes sense. Congratulations, Legendary Pictures. In addition to probably having a multi-million dollar film franchise on your hands, you’ve won our cautious optimism.
We’re sure that you’re absolutely thrilled.
10
Posted in: EA, Hot, Movies
Tags: bioware, Legendary Pictures, mass effect, movie
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier wants you to Believe in Ghosts