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Monster Galaxy Facebook game coming to the big screen
The list of films based on video games is long, if not particularly distinguished. The list is about to get a bit lengthier thanks to an upcoming collaboration between Gaia Interactive and Radar Pictures. The two firms have just released a new press blurb trumpeting the fact that they've formed an alliance to bring Monster Galaxy to the big screen. What the heck is Monster Galaxy, you say? Well, it's a Facebook title that "has reigned as a top 10 game on the platform for six consecutive months," according to the release. The film version of Monster Galaxy will feature its unique "Moga" characters as well as "rich story and charming artwork." Gaia Interactive was founded in 2003 and claims to be one of the world's most active social gaming communities. Radar Pictures is owned by Ted Field, an entertainment executive with producer credits on films including Pitch Black, The Last Samurai, and Jumanji. [Source: Gaia press release]
Capcom's makin' movies
Video games and movies frequently don't mix. Sometimes, movies pump out a Resident Evil, which goes on to produce financially successful sequels. Mostly, though, Uwe Boll ends up with them. Capcom is making sure none of that happens to their titles. Capcom is currently cozying up with Hollywood to turn more of its licenses into hit movies; and the other way around. Germaine Gioia, Capcom's new Senior VP of Licensing, is working to get Capcom more exposure in Hollywood. This way, Capcom games like Lost Planet could get decent showings on the silver screen and Capcom can work closely with studios to create games on Hollywood IPs ... which could allow them to work nicely together. Microsoft should take a page from Capcom's book in dealing with Hollywood (possibly getting together with arch-nemesis Sony to make it). By working closely with Hollywood, Capcom is taking a step toward making gaming a more socially acceptable past time. If the movies about games are frequently decent (not directed by Uwe Boll), we could see a loosening of political intolerance of the medium as Hollywood and politicians frequently are in lock-step. Plus, Capcom gets to make more money, which they aren't about to argue with.
Many more video game movies coming -- they look... good?
We'll cut to the chase to keep you from rolling your eyes so often they unscrew right out of your head. Here's a bunch of confimed video game movies: American McGee's Alice Carmen Sandiego Castlevania Clock Tower (less confirmed, more rumored on IMDB pro) Dead or Alive (actually coming out October 20th) Far Cry Fear Effect Halo Hitman Hunter: The Reckoning (won't this be similar to the vampire hunter crew from Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust?) Max Payne Mortal Kombat: Devastation Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Resident Evil: Extinction Splinter Cell Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run Tekken That about does it. Some of these were expected to crop up sooner or later, but others are coming right out of left field. That leaves it to you guys: which of these would you take into a bomb shelter and fill with carbon monoxide? In other words -- which would you never, ever, ever want to see?
