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Director Eli Roth seems to think the Borderlands movie sucked too: 'You got something that belonged to nobody'
Director Eli Roth expressed dissatisfaction with the Borderlands movie, stating its $120 million budget and PG-13 rating resulted in a film that failed to satisfy gamers or appeal broadly. Critics and audiences largely agree, with many finding the adaptation bland and lacking the ultraviolent tone expected from the franchise. Despite the poor reception of the film, the Borderlands games and Telltale's "Tales from the Borderlands" are still praised for their storytelling.
Resident Evil Movie Is Most Violent Thing Zach Cregger Has Ever Made — “You Gotta Go Grotesque”
Director Zach Cregger described his upcoming Resident Evil movie as the most violent project he has ever undertaken, emphasizing its grotesque and brutal nature. He stated the film focuses on a single character's journey fighting monsters rather than expanding on the game's lore. The movie, starring Austin Abrams, is set to release on September 18, with the Resident Evil game series seeing continued success with Resident Evil Requiem selling over 8 million units.
Tom Holland says Spider-Man's fight moves in Brand New Day were influenced by Insomniac's game finishers
Tom Holland revealed that the fight choreography in Spider-Man: Brand New Day was heavily influenced by the finishing moves seen in Insomniac's Spider-Man video game series. The film's stunt team also drew inspiration from the games, screen-grabbing moves to incorporate into the movie's action sequences. The Brand New Day suit has also been added to Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
Live-Action Zelda Movie Actor Was Too Young To Play Breath Of The Wild When It Released
Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, the actor cast as Link in the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, was too young to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild when it was released in 2017. Ainsworth, born in September 2008, was only eight years old at the time and did not own a Nintendo Switch. He has since become familiar with the franchise's legacy ahead of the movie's planned April 30, 2027 release.
The Legend of Zelda movie's Link, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, couldn't play Breath of the Wild because of his age (and the lack of a Switch)
Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, who will play Link in the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie, revealed he couldn't play Breath of the Wild at launch due to his age and not owning a Nintendo Switch. The 17-year-old actor watched playthroughs instead and later familiarized himself with the series' extensive history. The Legend of Zelda movie is set for a 2027 release, with Wes Ball directing.
Zelda Movie actor couldn’t play Breath of Wild at launch because he was too young
Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, who plays Link in the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie, revealed he was too young to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild when it launched. He could not share details about the film but mentioned his age as a factor in not playing the game at release.
The Legend of Zelda movie's Link actor couldn't play Breath of the Wild when it launched because he was too…
Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, who will play Link in the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie, revealed he was too young to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild when it launched in 2017. He watched playthroughs of the game before being cast in the film. The Legend of Zelda movie is set to release on May 7, 2027.
Resident Evil movie gets another spooky trailer, and features a fun game reference for keen-eyed fans
A new trailer for the upcoming Resident Evil movie has been released, featuring a bio-terror plot and an easter egg referencing shotgun shells from Resident Evil 4 and 5. Separately, Activision announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is introducing a new matchmaking system inspired by the recent PlayStation ports of Black Ops 1 and 2, adding to its existing matchmaking options.
Call of Duty Film is Set in The Modern Warfare Universe, Director Confirms
Director Peter Berg confirmed that the upcoming Call of Duty film adaptation will be set in the Modern Warfare universe. The screenplay is by Taylor Sheridan, and the film is slated for release on June 30th, 2028. Filming is expected to begin later this year, with pre-production concluding by late 2027.
Call Of Duty Movie Gets A Key Update About Its Setting
The upcoming Call of Duty movie, directed by Peter Berg and written by Taylor Sheridan, will be set in the Modern Warfare universe. This clarification addresses speculation about which of Call of Duty's distinct sub-series the film would adapt. The movie is slated for a June 30, 2028 release by Paramount.
Hasbro announces new partnership with Nintendo for Zelda toys
Hasbro has announced a new licensing partnership with Nintendo to create toys based on The Legend of Zelda franchise, set to begin in 2027. The collaboration aims to combine Nintendo's storytelling with Hasbro's toy expertise. Initial reveals will include three 6-inch scale figures at San Diego Comic Con, with more details expected soon.
Sea of Thieves is becoming a live-action movie, the Gears of War film apparently has a plot, and Microsoft's considering bringing the Halo TV show back
Microsoft is expanding its entertainment ventures beyond gaming, with a live-action Sea of Thieves movie in development and plot details emerging for the Gears of War film. The company is also considering reviving the Halo TV series. These projects highlight Microsoft's strategy to leverage its game franchises across various media platforms, even as the company faces potential restructuring and studio closures.
Even Sea of Thieves Is Getting a Movie Adaptation, with a Marvel Filmmaker Involved
A live-action movie adaptation of the online multiplayer pirate adventure game Sea of Thieves is in development, with Marvel filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton set to produce. Xbox's Matt Booty commented on the game's social and cooperative nature, suggesting the film will likely focus on a light-hearted pirate adventure with an ensemble cast.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie just got a ton of new apparel
New apparel for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, including t-shirts and bags, has been released, featuring designs from the film and a surprise appearance by Star Fox's Fox McCloud. Jakks Pacific will also be releasing new toys this summer. A new Star Fox game is also set to launch on Nintendo Switch soon.
Sonic actor doesn't know what's next for the game series after the movies "launched the notoriety of the character" into "a whole other stratosphere"
Roger Craig Smith, the long-time voice actor for Sonic the Hedgehog, believes the recent movies have significantly boosted the character's global popularity to unprecedented levels. While the game series has seen fewer mainline entries recently, Smith acknowledges the movies' impact in launching the character's notoriety into a new stratosphere. He admits he doesn't know what the future holds for the game franchise, as voice actors are typically the last to be informed about project developments.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
NASCAR is launching an update for its Roblox experience, Driving Empire, which will feature a San Diego Military Base track ahead of a real-world race. Separately, the director of the game Obsession expressed openness to a video game movie adaptation.
Lara Croft actress says Angelina Jolie's first Tomb Raider movie is her 'favorite' and that Crystal Dynamics 'used a lot of those scenes' for her Legacy of Atlantis auditions
Alix Wilton Regan, the new voice actress for Lara Croft in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, revealed that her auditions were heavily influenced by scenes from the 2001 film starring Angelina Jolie. Crystal Dynamics aimed to capture Jolie's charisma and confidence for the new era of the franchise. The game is set to release on February 27, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
Obsession Director Would Be Up For A Video Game Movie
Filmmaker Curry Barker, whose horror movie Obsession has been a major success, expressed openness to directing a video game movie. While not a heavy gamer, Barker mentioned Five Nights at Freddy's and the Uncharted series as potential projects he'd be interested in. He also discussed his admiration for Zach Cregger's approach to the Resident Evil movie and Kane Parsons' interest in directing a Portal adaptation.
Streets of Rage movie moves forward with Sonic writers and the director behind one of Netflix's most…
The adaptation of SEGA's classic beat-'em-up game Streets of Rage is moving forward with Sonic the Hedgehog writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller penning the script. Jeymes Samuel, director of The Harder They Fall, has been tapped to direct the film. Lionsgate film boss Erin Westerman expressed excitement for Samuel's "visceral and explosive style" to bring the beloved IP to life.
In a sea of videogame movie adaptations, 28% of you are sick and tired of 'em and 24% of you are PC Gamer as hell
A PC Gamer poll reveals that 28% of readers are tired of video game movie adaptations, with Deus Ex being the most requested game for a future film. Other popular choices included Diablo and Baldur's Gate 3, while some readers expressed a desire for entirely different game adaptations.
