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Elden Ring Movie Might Be Extremely Long, And It Could Have Twitch Integration Eventually
New details have emerged regarding the A24 Elden Ring movie, with Amazon MGM reportedly acquiring international Pay-1 streaming rights for tens of millions of dollars. The film, which finished production and is in post-production with Industrial Light & Magic, is expected to have a runtime of around three hours due to its 180-page script. Potential Twitch integrations are also being explored as part of the deal.
Elden Ring Movie Is Reportedly A $200 Million Gamble For A24
A24 is reportedly financing an Elden Ring movie with a budget of nearly $200 million, making it the company's most expensive film to date. This marks a significant departure from A24's typical strategy of producing lower-cost films. The article contrasts this with other successful and unsuccessful video game adaptations, noting that Elden Ring's mature themes may target a different audience than family-friendly hits like Super Mario Bros.
Elden Ring Film Adaptation Cost Around $200 Million to Make – Rumor
A new report from The Wall Street Journal suggests that A24's live-action adaptation of Elden Ring had a production budget of approximately $200 million, making it the company's most expensive film to date. This figure places it in line with major blockbusters like Spider-Man: No Way Home. The film, directed by Alex Garland and starring Cailee Spaeny and Ben Whishaw, is slated for a March 3rd, 2028 release.
The Elden Ring movie has a scary budget, and that’s not even the most concerning part
The article expresses concern over the "scary budget" of the upcoming Elden Ring movie, suggesting this is a common problem in film production. The author implies that the budget is not the most worrying aspect of the project.
Elden Ring movie has a budget of nearly $200 million
A24's live-action Elden Ring movie is reportedly set to have a budget of nearly $200 million, making it the studio's most expensive film to date. Alex Garland is writing and directing the adaptation, which is being shot for IMAX and is due in cinemas on March 3, 2028. The film is partially a prequel to FromSoftware's 2022 action RPG.
The Elden Ring movie is reportedly A24's most expensive production ever - the studio's spending an eye-watering $200 million on FromSoftware's RPG
The upcoming Elden Ring movie, an adaptation of FromSoftware's popular RPG, is reportedly A24's most expensive production to date with a budget of nearly $200 million. This significant investment positions the film as a major blockbuster bet for the studio, leveraging the game's immense popularity and sales success.
Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt says "hard action" is being taken to bring Star-Lord back to the MCU:…
Chris Pratt, who plays Star-Lord, has confirmed that discussions and actions are underway with Marvel Studios executives Kevin Feige and Lou D'Esposito to bring the character back to the MCU. While the exact timing and nature of his return remain undisclosed, Pratt expressed excitement and confidence in his vision for Star-Lord's future, potentially including appearances in upcoming major films like Avengers: Doomsday.
VisionQuest star Paul Bettany once left a complete Avengers: Infinity War script on a plane
Paul Bettany, star of VisionQuest, revealed he once accidentally left the complete script for Avengers: Infinity War on a plane. He managed to retrieve it thanks to a quick-thinking greeter. The incident highlights Marvel's strict policies on leaks and spoilers, with even Tom Holland being kept in the dark about future projects.
Cyberpunk 2077 Is Getting A Movie Adaptation At Call Of Duty Film Studio, Transformers Producer On Board
Paramount Pictures is developing a movie based on the video game Cyberpunk 2077, with Lorenzo di Bonaventura and CD Projekt Red attached to produce. The studio, also working on a Call of Duty film, aims to bring the popular game to the big screen. While details like directors and release dates are pending, the announcement comes as Cyberpunk 2077 has seen significant improvements and sales success.
Xbox Announces New XP Entertainment Division to Make Movies, TV, and More
Xbox has launched a new division called XP Entertainment, which will focus on producing movies, television shows, and other entertainment content. The division will be led by Lucasfilm veteran Kayleen Walters, who previously served as president of Mojang and executive producer on 'A Minecraft Movie'.
Avengers: Secret Wars star says he's not finishing filming until next summer, making that release date seem more…
Anthony Mackie, set to star as Captain America in Avengers: Secret Wars, confirmed that his filming for the movie will not conclude until next summer, after he finishes his Broadway run in Macbeth. This schedule raises concerns about the film's December 17, 2027 release date, especially given the extensive post-production required for such a large-scale project.
The Batman 2 production is "temporarily paused" while director Matt Reeves steps away to deal with "a…
DC Studios has announced that production on The Batman Part II is temporarily paused as director Matt Reeves steps away to attend to a family matter. Filming was already underway for the film, which is currently slated for a February 18, 2026 release, though it is unclear if this pause will affect the date.
Ben Affleck used AI for "lots of things" in his new Netflix movie but is "hesitant" to "point…
Ben Affleck stated that his new Netflix film Animals utilized artificial intelligence for various aspects of its production, though he remains hesitant to specify its exact applications to preserve the illusion of reality. He believes the film serves as a positive example of ethical AI implementation in filmmaking. The crime thriller, which Affleck wrote, directed, and stars in, is now streaming on Netflix.
Avengers: Endgame writers planned for Hawkeye to die until Marvel employees protested
Avengers: Endgame co-writer Stephen McFeely revealed that the writing team initially planned for Hawkeye to die on Vormir instead of Black Widow. However, female employees at Marvel protested the decision, leading the writers to change the sacrifice to Black Widow. This decision allowed Black Widow to have her own solo film and paved the way for Yelena Belova's introduction.
Game of Thrones movie Aegon's Conquest gets release date and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms director
The Game of Thrones movie based on Aegon's Conquest, titled Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest, is set to be released on June 1, 2029. Owen Harris, who directed episodes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, will direct the film, with Bea Willimon penning the script. The movie will cover Aegon I Targaryen's conquest of Westeros.
Billy the Puppet rises from the dead as Saw 11 finds its director, but fans think the horror franchise is getting an…
A new Saw movie is in development with Mike P. Nelson directing and the script titled 'Saw,' not 'Saw 11,' leading fans to believe it's a soft reboot rather than a direct sequel. James Wan and Leigh Whannell are reportedly aiming to return the franchise to its roots, with fans expressing mixed feelings about the direction and the potential departure from the established continuity.
Anthony Russo says they haven't announced the full Avengers: Doomsday cast yet, and he gets confused about who has…
Co-director Anthony Russo stated that the full cast for Avengers: Doomsday has not yet been announced and admitted to getting confused about who has been revealed. He and his brother Joe Russo are still actively involved in the film's production. The article lists several confirmed cast members and speculates on potential appearances by characters like Wolverine and Spider-Man.
Mahershala Ali agrees with Kevin Feige that the Blade fiasco was the "biggest failure" of the Marvel…
Mahershala Ali has expressed his agreement with Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige, who called the unproduced Blade movie "the biggest failure" of his career. Ali detailed his extensive year-long training and relocation for the project, which was ultimately scrapped, lamenting the early announcement and lack of deliverables.
Resident Evil Director Reacts To People Who Didn’t Like The Controversial Ending, Says It Was Almost Completely Different
Director Zach Cregger addressed criticism of the controversial ending in the new Resident Evil movie, stating that while he respects differing opinions, the ending was almost completely different. The original ending involved the character Bryan simply going on a killing spree after being bitten, but test screenings led to a revised version where viewers root for his cure, which Cregger felt was more impactful.
Bloodborne movie producer Jacksepticeye admits "80% of the responses were critical" of his involvement, as he reassures fans he's "trying to honor the universe"
YouTuber Seán McLoughlin, also known as Jacksepticeye, has acknowledged that 80% of the responses to his involvement as a producer on the animated Bloodborne movie were critical. He stated that he is trying to honor the Bloodborne universe and is involved in hiring decisions to ensure quality. The Bloodborne movie is still in early development with no director or writer attached, while an Elden Ring movie is in post-production.
