Atari signs 10-game deal with Universal for movies based on Pong, Breakout, Centipede, and yes, really, Pong
Atari has signed a 10-game deal with Universal Pictures and Entertainment 360 to develop movies based on classic Atari titles. The agreement includes games like Pong, Breakout, Centipede, Asteroids, and Missile Command, with the intention of creating large-scale action-adventure films. This marks a renewed effort by Atari to leverage its iconic game properties for new media adaptations.
- Entities
- Game: Adventure
- Game: Breakout
- Company: Atari
- Game: Crystal Castles
- Game: Centipede
- Company: Universal Pictures
- Topic: Film Adaptation
- Game: Missile Commander
- Game: Yars' Revenge
- Game: Pong
- Game: Bearzerk
- Game: Asteroids
- Game: Millipede
- Company: Entertainment 360
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