Entries in 'film' (63)

Namco Bandai nets Star Trek publishing deal

Namco Bandai nets Star Trek publishing deal

The publishing rights for the video game tie-in of next year’s Star Trek movie have been acquired by Namco Bandai.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 13th 2012 at 8:45AM in News

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New Mortal Kombat film in the works

New Mortal Kombat film in the works

New Line Cinema has teamed up with Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment to produce a new Mortal Kombat film due in 2013.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 30th 2011 at 10:28AM in News
There will be a Dead Island film

There will be a Dead Island film

Global entertainment giant Lionsgate and acquired the rights to make a feature film based on recent Deep Silver hit Dead Island.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 28th 2011 at 8:17AM in News
Disney reveals video game movie Wreck-It Ralph

Disney reveals video game movie Wreck-It Ralph

Disney used its recent D23 Expo to unveil a brand new animated film that revolves around the life of video game characters.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 24th 2011 at 12:16PM in News
Captain America out July 15th

Captain America out July 15th

Captain America: Super Soldier will hit shelves next month in the UK, Sega has confirmed to MCV.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jun 10th 2011 at 1:59PM in News

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Ubisoft sets up film division

Ubisoft sets up film division

French publisher Ubisoft is launching its own movie division to bring its games properties to TVs and cinemas.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 3rd 2011 at 11:11AM in News
Pokémon Black and White hit 3m sales

Pokémon Black and White hit 3m sales

Pokémon Black and White have sold 3m copies in the US and Europe within their first two weeks on sale.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Apr 4th 2011 at 10:00AM in News
Devil May Cry film rights acquired

Devil May Cry film rights acquired

Capcom's Devil May Cry could be the next video games IP to get the Hollywood treatment.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 1st 2011 at 9:34AM in News
The increasing games-film crossover

The increasing games-film crossover

Having announced last month that it has merged its games and films divisions, Future Publishing has told MCV that the decision was made due to the increased crossover between ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 3rd 2011 at 2:49PM in News

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EA: Movie game biz ‘falling apart’

EA: Movie game biz ‘falling apart’

Electronic Arts has no desire to return to the games-film licensing business that it once made a fortune from, a key exec at the firm has said.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 29th 2010 at 3:36PM in News
Blockbuster expectations for Tron

Blockbuster expectations for Tron

Tron Evolution will be just as successful as its cinematic counterpart, says Disney Interactive.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 23rd 2010 at 3:23PM in News
Polish distie latest to enter games market

Polish distie latest to enter games market

DVD distributor Galapagos has set up a dedicated games division, opening a new channel into Poland for publishers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 12th 2010 at 4:02PM in News
Spielberg in for Halo movie rights?

Spielberg in for Halo movie rights?

It is being rumoured that acclaimed Hollywood director Steven Spielberg could be preparing a swoop for the Halo movie rights, potentially resurrecting what has been a long and turbulent history ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 7th 2010 at 12:04PM in News

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Kotick wants to sell you cut-scenes

Kotick wants to sell you cut-scenes

Are you on the lookout for a man that says what he thinks and doesn’t mind risking upsetting people? Well here he is – Bobby Kotick is at it again.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 20th 2010 at 2:28PM in News
Brad Pitt tipped for Red Dead film

Brad Pitt tipped for Red Dead film

One the biggest video games success stories of the year could be getting the Hollywood treatment with none other than A-list actor Brad Pitt in the leading role.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 27th 2010 at 1:44PM in News
Activision backs Bond to shine

Activision backs Bond to shine

There is no new Bond movie on the horizon, but Activision says it can help plug the gap with two blockbuster Christmas releases.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 27th 2010 at 5:51PM in News
Full Birth of a Spartan trailer goes live

Full Birth of a Spartan trailer goes live

Yesterday you saw the cut-down TV version of Microsoft’s brand new live-action teaser trailer for Halo Reach. Now, courtesy of Kotaku, you can watch the full-length version:

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 29th 2010 at 12:02PM in News
Avatar ‘most pirated Blu-ray ever’

Avatar ‘most pirated Blu-ray ever’

Having only arrived at retail in the UK on Monday, James Cameron’s Hollywood smash Avatar is being described as the most pirated Blu-ray movie of all time.

TechRadar
reports that ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 28th 2010 at 3:18PM in News
Live action Halo short debuts tomorrow

Live action Halo short debuts tomorrow

Its release is still a long way off, but the hype machine for the next instalment in the Halo series steps up a gear tomorrow with the UK premiere of ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 26th 2010 at 4:13PM in News
D3P to publish Despicable Me

D3P to publish Despicable Me

Universal Pictures’ upcoming 3D animated movie Despicable Me is also heading to games consoles following news that D3P has snapped up the publishing rights.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 2nd 2010 at 11:15AM in News
Ubisoft to cut licensing spend

Ubisoft to cut licensing spend

Despite Avatar’s record-breaking performance at the box office, Ubisoft’s game of the film has failed to impress either critic or consumers – and now the French publisher is saying ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 18th 2010 at 4:58PM in News
Percy Jackson coming to DS

Percy Jackson coming to DS

With Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightening Thief, the first film based on Rick Riordan’s successful book series, due out later this year it has been confirmed that Activision ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 11th 2010 at 1:47PM in News