Lugubriously-voiced gay icon Vin Diesel has signed up to play Agent 47 in the movie adaptation of Eidos’ Hitman game, it was revealed today, making this the latest in a catalogue of movie game tie-ins to come spewing from the IP-hungry land of Hollywood.
The Hitman franchise has thus far shifted around 2.6 million units in the US alone, grossing an estimated $96 million since its launch in 2000. This fact, combined with the movie-friendly theme and storylines, makes Hitman an obvious candidate for a popcorn-powered makeover.
"Video games not only provide great stories and characters and high-concept action that translates well to feature films, but they appeal to the No. 1 demographic of filmgoers," said producer Adrian Askarieh. "The same people who go to the movies on a regular basis and buy DVDs also play games." Genius!
In slightly more interesting news, IO Interactive, Eidos and Diesel’s very own Tigon Studios are expected to commence 'round table' discussions aimed at reaching a development and publishing deal to tie in with the movie in a seamless example of inter-industry cross-pollination and self-perpetuation.
Expected to launch next year, the Hitman movie will also see Diesel take on the role of executive producer. We’ll keep you updated on its progress.
The Hitman franchise has thus far shifted around 2.6 million units in the US alone, grossing an estimated $96 million since its launch in 2000. This fact, combined with the movie-friendly theme and storylines, makes Hitman an obvious candidate for a popcorn-powered makeover.
"Video games not only provide great stories and characters and high-concept action that translates well to feature films, but they appeal to the No. 1 demographic of filmgoers," said producer Adrian Askarieh. "The same people who go to the movies on a regular basis and buy DVDs also play games." Genius!
In slightly more interesting news, IO Interactive, Eidos and Diesel’s very own Tigon Studios are expected to commence 'round table' discussions aimed at reaching a development and publishing deal to tie in with the movie in a seamless example of inter-industry cross-pollination and self-perpetuation.
Expected to launch next year, the Hitman movie will also see Diesel take on the role of executive producer. We’ll keep you updated on its progress.
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Ditto 15 Jun 2005 17:03
1/6
Lugubriously-voiced gay icon Vin Diesel
Is he really a gay icon?
SPInGSPOnG 15 Jun 2005 17:32
2/6
Adam M wrote:
Is he really a gay icon?
He is, happy people the world over double click on him to open their documents.
But Hollywood - if you take away the Marvel comics IP and the video games knock-offs and the remakes - has had a net output of about three movies in the last five years.
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Joji 15 Jun 2005 18:41
3/6
Personally I think they should just forget this and make a Golgo 13 film. That's what Hitman is loosely based off/influenced by anywaY.
Forget Vin Diesel, we need someone better.
Forget Vin Diesel, we need someone better.
miacid 16 Jun 2005 08:24
4/6
At least by making films of games we don't get crappy game spin-offs of the films.
Not that I'm saying some films aren't crappy knock off's of games 8~) (I think we can all remember Street Fighter!)
Not that I'm saying some films aren't crappy knock off's of games 8~) (I think we can all remember Street Fighter!)
Spookymuffin 16 Jun 2005 18:02
5/6
Oh no. Not Vin. :(
SPInGSPOnG 17 Jun 2005 11:17
6/6
Ben Cousens wrote:
Oh no. Not Vin. :(
I'm gonna leave Vin on a Jet Plane,
Don't know when, he'll be back again...