The video game studio behind games like "Death Stranding" and over 30 years of "Metal Gear" has announced a new business division, with Kojima Productions expanding to film, television, and music. The new division will be based in Los Angeles while Kojima Productions' video game division will continue in Japan. As first reported by Games Industry, 28-year PlayStation veteran Riley Russell has been hired to lead the new unit. "The new division will be tasked with working with creative and talented professionals in television, music, and film, as well as the more familiar games industry," said Russell. Founded...
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- 11/23/2021
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Kojima Productions, the Death Stranding and Silent Hill developer helmed by Hideo Kojima, is branching out with a new division focused on music, TV and film.
On Monday the video game company shared on Twitter that it will open a new business division based in Los Angeles. The newly-added branch seeks to bring the studios’ games to other entertainment areas. PlayStation vet Riley Russell will lead the new team.
“The new division will be tasked with working with creative and talented professionals in television, music and film, as well as the more familiar games industry,” says Russell to Games Industry.
“The team has as its charter, the goal of expanding the reach and awareness of the properties now under development at Kojima Productions, and to make them even more a part of our popular culture. Although we are a global organization, the new business development team will be centred in Los Angeles,...
On Monday the video game company shared on Twitter that it will open a new business division based in Los Angeles. The newly-added branch seeks to bring the studios’ games to other entertainment areas. PlayStation vet Riley Russell will lead the new team.
“The new division will be tasked with working with creative and talented professionals in television, music and film, as well as the more familiar games industry,” says Russell to Games Industry.
“The team has as its charter, the goal of expanding the reach and awareness of the properties now under development at Kojima Productions, and to make them even more a part of our popular culture. Although we are a global organization, the new business development team will be centred in Los Angeles,...
- 11/22/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Screen Gems, the production company responsible for bringing the Resident Evil film franchise to the big screen, has signed on to deliver a live-action adaptation of The Last of Us. The creative director for the award-winning video game, Neil Druckmann, will write the script for the upcoming project with Naughty Dog’s co-presidents Evan Wells and Christophe Balestra joining the production as creative architects.
Released last summer for the Playstation 3, the game follows the hardened journey of Joel and Ellie, his 14-year-old companion, as they try to survive in a post-apocalyptic world where the majority of humans have been decimated by a global fungal infection. Praised for it’s storytelling, character acting, sound design, and graphics the game went on to sell almost 3.5 million copies worldwide in just three weeks, making it the fastest-selling PS3 game of 2013 before Rockstar Games released Grand Theft Auto V.
“Screen Gems’ Brian Dukes and...
Released last summer for the Playstation 3, the game follows the hardened journey of Joel and Ellie, his 14-year-old companion, as they try to survive in a post-apocalyptic world where the majority of humans have been decimated by a global fungal infection. Praised for it’s storytelling, character acting, sound design, and graphics the game went on to sell almost 3.5 million copies worldwide in just three weeks, making it the fastest-selling PS3 game of 2013 before Rockstar Games released Grand Theft Auto V.
“Screen Gems’ Brian Dukes and...
- 3/7/2014
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
The Last of Us will be made into a live-action movie by Screen Gems and Sam Raimi's Ghost House Pictures company.
The PlayStation 3 exclusive title, which has sold more than 4 million units since its release last year, centres on pandemic survivors Joel and Ellie as they make their way through a post-apocalyptic America.
Neil Druckman, who worked as creative director on the game, will write the script for the adaptation and Naughty Dog co-presidents Evan Wells and Christophe Balestra will serve as "creative architects" for the project, according to Deadline.
"Screen Gems' Brian Dukes and Eric Ling brought this game to my attention insisting we go after it, and when I saw the quality of the storytelling, I knew the audience for this project was far greater than just the gaming community and that Neil Druckmann must write the screenplay," said Screen Gems president Clint Culpepper.
"I am...
The PlayStation 3 exclusive title, which has sold more than 4 million units since its release last year, centres on pandemic survivors Joel and Ellie as they make their way through a post-apocalyptic America.
Neil Druckman, who worked as creative director on the game, will write the script for the adaptation and Naughty Dog co-presidents Evan Wells and Christophe Balestra will serve as "creative architects" for the project, according to Deadline.
"Screen Gems' Brian Dukes and Eric Ling brought this game to my attention insisting we go after it, and when I saw the quality of the storytelling, I knew the audience for this project was far greater than just the gaming community and that Neil Druckmann must write the screenplay," said Screen Gems president Clint Culpepper.
"I am...
- 3/7/2014
- Digital Spy
News Aaron Birch 7 Mar 2014 - 05:39
Naughty Dog's critically acclaimed The Last of Us is set to appear on the big screen...
It's been revealed that a film adaptation of Naughty Dog's The Last of Us is in the works, and Sony's Screen Gems, in tandem with Sam Raimi's Ghost House Pictures, are bringing it to the movies
Naughty Dog's co-presidents, Evan Wells and Christophe Balestra, will be joined by the game's directors, Bruce Straley and Neil Druckmann for creative duties, with Druckmann penning the script for the movie.
“Screen Gems’ Brian Dukes and Eric Ling brought this game to my attention insisting we go after it, and when I saw the quality of the storytelling, I knew the audience for this project was far greater than just the gaming community and that Neil Druckmann must write the screenplay,” said Screen Gems president, Clint Culpepper. “I...
Naughty Dog's critically acclaimed The Last of Us is set to appear on the big screen...
It's been revealed that a film adaptation of Naughty Dog's The Last of Us is in the works, and Sony's Screen Gems, in tandem with Sam Raimi's Ghost House Pictures, are bringing it to the movies
Naughty Dog's co-presidents, Evan Wells and Christophe Balestra, will be joined by the game's directors, Bruce Straley and Neil Druckmann for creative duties, with Druckmann penning the script for the movie.
“Screen Gems’ Brian Dukes and Eric Ling brought this game to my attention insisting we go after it, and when I saw the quality of the storytelling, I knew the audience for this project was far greater than just the gaming community and that Neil Druckmann must write the screenplay,” said Screen Gems president, Clint Culpepper. “I...
- 3/7/2014
- by aaronbirch
- Den of Geek
One of the greatest video games I’ve ever played is officially making its way to the big screen for an adaption that everyone assumed was going to happen. Naughty Dog, the award-winning studio behind The Last of Us, and Screen Gems is distributing the live-action movie adaptation.
The story follows Joel who is trekking across a post-apocalyptic United States in 2033, in order to escort the young Ellie to a resistance group with the hopes of surviving a viral pandemic. It’s not zombies, so don’t worry. The game’s creative director, Neil Druckmann, will write the film’s script and produce alongside the company’s co-presidents Evan Wells and Christophe Balestra, Game Director Bruce Straley, and Sam Raimi via Ghost House Pictures.
Here are all the details on The Last of Us adaptation in a boring press release as well as a video showing actor Seth Rogen playing...
The story follows Joel who is trekking across a post-apocalyptic United States in 2033, in order to escort the young Ellie to a resistance group with the hopes of surviving a viral pandemic. It’s not zombies, so don’t worry. The game’s creative director, Neil Druckmann, will write the film’s script and produce alongside the company’s co-presidents Evan Wells and Christophe Balestra, Game Director Bruce Straley, and Sam Raimi via Ghost House Pictures.
Here are all the details on The Last of Us adaptation in a boring press release as well as a video showing actor Seth Rogen playing...
- 3/6/2014
- by Graham McMorrow
- City of Films
Critically acclaimed PlayStation 3 video game The Last of Us is getting the big screen treatment, with Screen Gems agreeing to distribute a live-action version of the already extremely cinematic story. Neil Druckmann, the creative director for the game, will write the script on behalf of developers Naughty Dog.
They’re also responsible for the Uncharted series of games, and Horrible Bosses helmer Seth Gordon is currently attached to direct a movie based on that franchise.
The Last of Us will be produced by Naughty Dog co-presidents Evan Wells and Christophe Balestra, along with Druckmann and game director Bruce Straley. Interestingly, Sam Raimi is also set to produce the adaptation through his Ghost House Pictures banner. That makes sense due to the horror elements of the game that this movie is based on.
The Last of Us follows survivors Joel and Ellie on their journey through a radically transformed world, 20 years...
They’re also responsible for the Uncharted series of games, and Horrible Bosses helmer Seth Gordon is currently attached to direct a movie based on that franchise.
The Last of Us will be produced by Naughty Dog co-presidents Evan Wells and Christophe Balestra, along with Druckmann and game director Bruce Straley. Interestingly, Sam Raimi is also set to produce the adaptation through his Ghost House Pictures banner. That makes sense due to the horror elements of the game that this movie is based on.
The Last of Us follows survivors Joel and Ellie on their journey through a radically transformed world, 20 years...
- 3/6/2014
- by Josh Wilding
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Screen Gems is teaming up with Sam Raimi to bring us a live-action adaptation the hit video game The Last of Us. The script for the film will come from Neil Druckmann, the Creative Director for the game. The game is pretty incredible, and it should make for an awesome movie. Right now Raimi is only producing the film through his Ghost House Pictures, but maybe there's a chance he could direct it.
The story follows "hardened survivor, Joel, and Ellie, a young and capable girl, on their journey through a radically transformed world. Set twenty years after an infectious pandemic spread by the cordyceps virus ravaged the course of humanity, these two people, who were brought together by chance, must make life-altering decisions in order to survive. The Last of Us explores themes of survival, loyalty, love, and redemption in an emotionally charged expedition across a post-epidemic United States.
The story follows "hardened survivor, Joel, and Ellie, a young and capable girl, on their journey through a radically transformed world. Set twenty years after an infectious pandemic spread by the cordyceps virus ravaged the course of humanity, these two people, who were brought together by chance, must make life-altering decisions in order to survive. The Last of Us explores themes of survival, loyalty, love, and redemption in an emotionally charged expedition across a post-epidemic United States.
- 3/6/2014
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Since The Last of Us released last year to such high critical acclaim, Sony and Naughty Dog have been anxious to adapt the story for the big screen. Now they're getting closer, as Screen Gems has announced they've inked a distribution deal for the film, which will bring in Sam Raimi and his team to help produce the feature. Come inside for the full release!
I'm not sure exactly how to feel about this. The Last of Us certainly provided one of the best and more emotionally engaging stories to ever come from the gaming medium, and as such it's hard to see how a film could do better. Still, I'm not opposed to seeing this world once again! From the press release:
Screen Gems will distribute the live action film The Last Of Us based on the critically-acclaimed PlayStation®3 exclusive video game, developed by Naughty Dog. Neil Druckmann, the Creative Director for the game,...
I'm not sure exactly how to feel about this. The Last of Us certainly provided one of the best and more emotionally engaging stories to ever come from the gaming medium, and as such it's hard to see how a film could do better. Still, I'm not opposed to seeing this world once again! From the press release:
Screen Gems will distribute the live action film The Last Of Us based on the critically-acclaimed PlayStation®3 exclusive video game, developed by Naughty Dog. Neil Druckmann, the Creative Director for the game,...
- 3/6/2014
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
That's right folks,the game is finally getting live action treatment. "Screen Gems' Brian Dukes and Eric Ling brought this game to my attention insisting we go after it and when I saw the quality of the storytelling, I knew the audience for this project was far greater than just the gaming community and that Neil Druckmann must write the screenplay. I am thrilled that Scea’s Riley Russell was able to get me in front of Neil and Evan Wells to plead my case. Sam and his team at Ghost House round out the perfect team to help realize Neil’s vision," Screen Gems president Clint Culpepper. Creative director of the game, Neil Druckmann will be writing the script. Here's the full press release.. Screen Gems will distribute the live action film The Last Of Us based on the critically-acclaimed PlayStation®3 exclusive video game, developed by Naughty Dog.
- 3/6/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
Exclusive: Screen Gems has signed on to distribute The Last Of Us, a live-action adaptation of the PlayStation 3 vidgame from Naughty Dog. Neil Druckmann, the Creative Director for the game, will write the script. The creative architects will be Naughty Dog co-presidents Evan Wells and Christophe Balestra, as well as Druckmann and Game Director Bruce Straley. They’ll team with Sam Raimi and his Ghost House Pictures banner. The logline: Hardened survivor Joel teams with young and capable companion Ellie to journey through a radically transformed world some 20 years after an infectious pandemic ravages humanity. The game has won numerous awards and has been a big seller since its release last summer. Related: Warner Bros Acquires Rights To Video Game Sensation ‘Minecraft’ “Screen Gems’ Brian Dukes and Eric Ling brought this game to my attention insisting we go after it, and when I saw the quality of the storytelling, I...
- 3/6/2014
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline
Sony and hacker George "GeoHot" Hotz have reached a settlement, with Hotz consenting to a permanent injunction. The case originated with Sony filing a suit against Hotz for posting online information about the PS3 security system and software that could be used to circumvent that security, allowing the system to run custom firmware and homebrew software. It was Sony's claim that the security hack also opened the PS3 to pirated software. Sony issued a statement through its PlayStation Blog expressing satisfaction that the suit had been resolved quickly. "Sony is glad to put this litigation behind us," said Riley Russell, General Counsel for Scea. "Our motivation for bringing this litigation was to protect our intellectual (more)...
- 4/11/2011
- by By Scott Nichols
- Digital Spy
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