Castlevania Update
Anderson gives IGN an exclusive update.
January 23, 2007 - The big-screen version of
Castlevania, based on the classic Konami game, could start filming as early as this fall, according to writer/producer/director Paul W.S. Anderson who recently spoke to IGN.
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IGN's Ultimate Games-to-Film Guide
Fresh info on every videogame adaptation that Hollywood is planning.
January 22, 2007 - Movie studios have been mining the videogame industry for creative ideas since the early 1990s. Given 15 years to crack the formula, you'd think that Hollywood would have a better track record. Sadly, many game-to-film adaptations haven't lived up to expectations --
Super Mario Bros,
Street Fighter, and
Wing Commander are some of the worst offenders. But there is a bright side... We've seen more than a few successes --
Mortal Kombat, and the
Resident Evil and
Tomb Raider movies all worked fairly well.
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IGN Movies Mailbag: 1/19/06
Feedback on Hitman, The Hitcher and Jurassic Park IV.
January 19, 2007 - Today's edition of IGN Movies Mailbag includes your thoughts on
Jurassic Park IV, the big-screen version of the
Hitman videogame and our review of
The Hitcher remake. Until next time, dear readers, keep that feedback coming!
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Hitman Signs Olyphant
Contract set with Deadwood star.
January 18, 2007 - Actor Timothy Olyphant, best known for his role in HBO's popular
Deadwood
series, has been circling the big-screen adaptation of the
Hitman
videogame for some time now. Just the other day, Olyphant told members of
the press that he was
not yet under contract for the film. But things change fast in Hollywood....
Today's
Variety is reporting that the actor has now signed on the dotted
line to play the lead role of Agent 47 in the 20th Century Fox flick.
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Olyphant: No Contract On Hitman
Deadwood star's role in game adaptation uncertain.
January 14, 2007 - While promoting the romantic drama Catch and Release, Timothy Olyphant addressed rumors that he's set to star in the upcoming film based on the videogame franchise Hitman. Although Olyphant did confirm that there have been "conversations" about him taking on the role of the bald assassin for hire known as Agent 47, he said that reports of his involvement have been greatly exaggerated.
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Tomb Raider III Ramping Up?
That's the word from Eidos.
December 19, 2006 - It was revealed last April that Angelina Jolie might not be as done with the role of Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider film franchise as she had previously suggested.
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An End to Evil?
Resident Evil: Extinction the last in the movie series?
December 15, 2006 - While rumors of a fourth installment in the videogame-based series persist, a new official synopsis released today by Sony matter-of-factly states that the third movie in the franchise, Resident Evil: Extinction, will be the last.
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IGN Movies Mailbag: 12/07/06
Your feedback on Rachel McAdams, Hitman and Mickey Mouse!
December 7, 2006 - Today's edition of IGN Movies Mailbag focuses on the rumor surrounding Rachel McAdams' participation in the upcoming
The Dark Knight, the news that Timothy Olyphant is attached to play Agent 47 in the feature film version of the videogame
Hitman, and the announcement that Disney is reintroducing short cartoons before its features. Until next time, keep that feedback coming!
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Hitman's New Target
New star stepping in for Diesel.
December 5, 2006 - The cat is out of the bag and Vin Diesel is out of Hitman, the feature film version of the best-selling videogame. Diesel had been attached to star and executive produce the Fox-based film.
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