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Univeral Pictures Wins Bid For Making Movie Version Of Game That Isn't Even Released Yet
ebeast says,
That's pretty convoluted. Not only isn't this game finished yet, but FOUR different studios bid for it. The thing I find surprising is that it's not for some existing franchise, but for a game that will be called "Dante's Inferno". They are talking 7 figures for the purchase price.Nice coup, EA! Let's see if this game is a success when it is released sometime next year. I have not yet heard any buzz about it...
Article excerpt from variety.com —
"Agreement is the second the studio has made in recent weeks for an EA vidgame property.
The deal -- an option fee against seven-figure purchase price -- ended an Auction that pitted four studios against one another late last week (Daily Variety, Oct. 31). Paramount, New Regency and MGM were the other final bidders, after Warner Bros....
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Posted 3 years ago
Would be an interesting shift in the dynamic of the industry if this starts a new trend. Getting movie studios to bid on new game IPs before they're released, and not the other way around? Very interesting indeed.
Posted 3 years ago
Fact: Video games produce more money than any other enterainment, yes more than movies, amusment parks, anything. Video games are number 1.
Times have changed it's not just for 12yo and nerds anymore.
So, this makes perfect sence to me. They all see a huge profit I'm suprised it was only 7 figures.
Times have changed it's not just for 12yo and nerds anymore.
So, this makes perfect sence to me. They all see a huge profit I'm suprised it was only 7 figures.
Posted 3 years ago
Pretty sure the adult film industry is still bigger.
Posted 3 years ago
The mainstream film industry is also bigger. Games bring in more money than the box office, but movies bring in more when you combine box office with DVD sales.
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