Universal Creating Wanted Movie Game

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Universal Creating Wanted Movie Game

Source:Universal Studios Home Entertainment

July 16, 2008

Just in from Universal Studios Home Entertainment:

Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group (UPDPG) is creating a video game based on Universal Pictures' blockbuster action-thriller "Wanted", starring James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie. The game will be published worldwide by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and is being developed by renowned game developer GRIN, best known for its work on the Tom Clancy: Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter series and the upcoming Bionic Commando. The film, which was released on June 27, 2008, has earned $192 million in worldwide box office to date.

Based upon Mark Millar's graphic novel series and helmed by stunning visualist director Timur Bekmambetov -- creator of the most successful Russian film franchise in history -- "Wanted" tells the tale of one apathetic nobody's transformation as he is introduced to a new life and new powers that he never knew existed. With the film's successful release, the world has been introduced to a hero for a new generation: Wesley Gibson.

"'Wanted' is a film with a fantastic visual style, an in-your-face attitude and edge-of-your-seat action sequences, and moviegoers around the world have resoundingly embraced it," said Bill Kispert, Vice President and General Manager, Interactive, Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group. "From the time we read the script and saw the film's pre-visual material, it was clear that 'Wanted' was a powerful property -- one that was well poised to deliver an engaging gaming experience. We look forward to working closely with the film's creative team to extend 'Wanted's' mythology and to expand the story behind the Fraternity of Assassins."

The "Wanted" video game will feature intense third-person action, taking combat to a new level with iconic moves -- such as "curving bullets" and "Assassin Time" -- drawn directly from the film, as well as an innovative, multi-layered cover mechanic. The storyline of the game will pick up where the movie leaves off, providing fans with another chapter to explore both Wesley's journey into becoming an uberassassin and the epic fiction of the Fraternity.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment will publish the "Wanted" video game, utilizing its premiere sales, marketing and distribution capabilities to deliver the title to gamers worldwide.

"'Wanted' is a striking property with gripping action, which presents strong gaming possibilities," said Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "Publishing the 'Wanted' game is an excellent opportunity for Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to team with Universal on a global property with terrific cross-platform potential. Players will get to immerse themselves in the 'Wanted' universe with a stunning visual experience and engaging gameplay."

The project also re-teams UPDPG with executive game producer Pete Wanat, who has previously collaborated with the film studio on critically acclaimed movie-based games The Thing, The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay, and Scarface: The World is Yours.

"The team at GRIN has a proven track record of creating action games that push the envelope in terms of gameplay and combat," said Mr. Wanat. "With the 'Wanted' video game, GRIN is creating entirely new gameplay mechanics and an experience that pulls no punches. Gamers and fans of the film alike will be blown away by the ability to curve bullets, pull off amazing combat sequences and literally conduct a symphony orchestra of action with the arsenal available to the most powerful assassins in the world."

The 'Wanted' game, in development since early 2007, will be available later this year for consoles and personal computer.

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Posted by: thejon93 on July 16, 2008 at 10:33:41

This is why we should still have faith in 'The Dark Knight' video game.

Posted by: Your Name Here on July 16, 2008 at 11:17:49

I would say they should base it off source material, a ripoff of DC villains, but a character named ****head would probably throw people for a loop. Nah, instead we'll get yet ANOTHER shooting game. Yawn.

Posted by: Borden on July 16, 2008 at 11:34:29

What i never understood about the movie, (and now the game) is that it wasn't based on source material because of all it's crudeness. But really, you can simply change the cruder aspects of story if you had to instead of changing the whole thing.

So "Your Name Here" I agree with you that they should just base it off source material, but they wont. Blah.

Might still be fun though...i guess.

Posted by: ras on July 16, 2008 at 11:53:06

totally off subject here but would captain america have any of his medals taken away considering the super soldier serum is just some juiced up steroids and human growth hormones?

Posted by: The Dude on July 16, 2008 at 12:23:52

He wouldn't be able to compete in the olympics if that's what you are asking...

Posted by: Jay on July 16, 2008 at 12:39:22

Why the **** not! It made no sense at all the first time around- let's get a sequel, hell, let's make a television show too HAHAHHAAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAAH, yeah, why the **** not, America??? It's so plausible. I want to kill someone right now.

Posted by: dtrain on July 16, 2008 at 12:57:18

I'm amped for this could be fun! Like Stranglehold but better

Posted by: the dark knight on July 16, 2008 at 12:57:55

space monkey their not making a dark knight game. and thats a good thing if you ask me.

Posted by: the dark knight on July 16, 2008 at 13:00:27

oh and one more thing who needs a dark knight game when there coming out with dc vs. mortal kombat!!!!!! aside from that the TDK movie is going to own!!!!!

Posted by: Zahin on July 16, 2008 at 13:39:42

WHy the f*** do we need a game for every frgiggin movie that comes out these days. Most of the time they suck fu**ing S***. They dont do the movie any justice. Its a waste of time. I really hope they dont make a game for The Dark Knight.

Posted by: GuyverV on July 16, 2008 at 14:33:53

the batman begins game was horrible. i'm banking on the lego batman game as being the best one (and the only good one)

Posted by: spida-man on July 16, 2008 at 14:36:05

thejon93
i agree with u
there needs to be a TDK video game. especially after seeing in in imax last night(private screening)
i just wish it had a game.
the movie was amazing

Posted by: Im Batman...................A-HOLE on July 16, 2008 at 15:43:59

yeah i want a TDK game too...but since the first game was bad...but it would be cool to have the batpod and chase the joker and shooting **** and jumping from buidling to building...and then fighting the joker and harvey two-face.

Posted by: M. Bison on July 17, 2008 at 00:15:53

I hope EA makes The Dark Knight video game I saw a picture of the game for Playstaion 3 through Google and it would be wrong and disrespectful to late actor Heath Ledger if they didn't have him in a interactive game against Christian Bale's Batman. Superman Man of Steel will defintely get a game and this time Superman games will truly be epic as the films are.

Posted by: Batman's Stand In on July 17, 2008 at 00:39:54

How about a TDK sims like game where you're a mob boss and you have to work your mob around the city while avoiding Joker and Batman and Harvey?

Posted by: Michael Banno on July 17, 2008 at 01:47:34

if they do The Dark Knight like GTA meets Spider-Man 2, it would be nice if you can choose your character...Harvey Dent, Batman, or Joker.

Posted by: veritas on July 17, 2008 at 07:55:30

Michael...that is a splendid idea, i like it.

Posted by: STEVEN THE GUY WHO SAYS YO on July 18, 2008 at 02:13:06

hey yo awsome yo

Posted by: Alex on July 30, 2008 at 19:06:35

Want to hear about some of this game, check out the august issue of game informer magazine.

Posted by: ihtisham on October 25, 2008 at 07:17:16

batman returns

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