Sony Computer Entertainment Japan has made the surprise announcement that Ape Escape will be made into a full-length animated film.
The game is hugely popular in Japan, not least with girls. All manner of merchandise is already available from the game and includes everything from shoes to bicycles.
Called Sarugetchu, the film will be released in Japan on August 11 in cinemas. A rest-of-world home version is likely by the end of the year.