One day, a movie based on videogame IP might actually be good. We know - it’s unlikely, but we can all hope; hope for better, happier days. Perhaps the freshly-announced Max Payne movie will be the answer…
Hepped up on Valkyr, executives at 20th Century Fox have signed the 3D Realms/Remedy title for a full cinematic release, expected at some point during next year.
Co-producer Scott Faye says, "I think this is a real actor's part because although the story will have action and intrigue, at its core it's a story about a man who loses everything in life that's dear to him. Unlike a novel, video games by nature leave gaps in the story, which allows film-makers an opportunity to flesh out the story and fill those holes in a meaningful way."
Of course, SPOnG is still eagerly awaiting the Crazy Taxi movie though we guess that considering a game/movie tie-in we don’t really care about will fill the void for now.
More somewhat flaccid news on the next slow news day.
Hepped up on Valkyr, executives at 20th Century Fox have signed the 3D Realms/Remedy title for a full cinematic release, expected at some point during next year.
Co-producer Scott Faye says, "I think this is a real actor's part because although the story will have action and intrigue, at its core it's a story about a man who loses everything in life that's dear to him. Unlike a novel, video games by nature leave gaps in the story, which allows film-makers an opportunity to flesh out the story and fill those holes in a meaningful way."
Of course, SPOnG is still eagerly awaiting the Crazy Taxi movie though we guess that considering a game/movie tie-in we don’t really care about will fill the void for now.
More somewhat flaccid news on the next slow news day.
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miacid 28 Jun 2005 08:03
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I'm not sure I agree with you about there being no good movies based on game IP, I for thought that the Resident Evil films were superb and am eagerly awaiting the third.
Scott Fayes comments concerns me a bit when he goes on to say that film-makers can go on a flesh out the holes in the story. In other words just make it up as they've got idea of the story behind the game.
Scott Fayes comments concerns me a bit when he goes on to say that film-makers can go on a flesh out the holes in the story. In other words just make it up as they've got idea of the story behind the game.
