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Vince Zampella attributes the creation of Call of Duty to conflicts with EA, highlighting how EA's actions influenced the game's development and subsequent success, and discusses potential film adaptations of the franchise.
Nine years after its announcement, the first full look at the upcoming Borderlands movie has been revealed, featuring Cate Blanchett as Lilith, Kevin Hart as Roland, Jamie Lee Curtis as Dr. Tannis, Ariana Greenblatt as Tiny Tina, and Jack Black as Claptrap. Directed by Eli Roth, the movie is based on the madcap looter-shooter video game and is set to release on August 9, 2024.
Director Neill Blomkamp, known for films like "District 9," has fulfilled his destiny of making a video game movie with "Gran Turismo." While his previous works have showcased his love for video games through aesthetics, pacing, and structure, "Gran Turismo" is his first official video game adaptation. The film tells the true story of a British teenager who translates his gaming skills into a real racing career. Blomkamp's career has been defined by his failed attempt to make a "Halo" movie, and his subsequent films have struggled to balance ambitious ideas with shoot-'em-up action. However, "Gran Turismo" may be his best attempt yet at merging video game style with traditional storytelling.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is performing unexpectedly well at the box office, with a projected drop-off of just 45 percent in domestic returns from last weekend. If it breaks the billion-dollar mark, it could lead to a deluge of gaming-flecked movies and TV shows from Hollywood, including potential adaptations of Crash Bandicoot, Spyro The Dragon, Banjo-Kazooie, and Bubsy.
The premiere of the new Super Mario Bros. Movie has sparked a resurgence for its widely disliked 1993 predecessor, which is currently sitting at the top of Amazon's Best Sellers in Movies & TV list. Despite being criticized for its plot and deviations from the source material, the 1993 live-action movie has earned a cult following. In comparison, the new Super Mario Bros. Movie has received positive reviews.