Sega has been trying to get some of its games not named Sonic The Hedgehog adapted to TV and film for several years now. The Japanese publisher went so far as to launch a production company called Stories International in 2011, which has been shopping around for partners to pick up a few of its old-school series like Virtua Fighter, Golden Axe, Altered Beast, and Streets Of Rage. Earlier this year, Shinobi, the game of ninja-on-ninja (and sometimes Spider-Man) violence, became the first of these legacy titles to find a home when producer Marc Platt (Rachel Getting Married, Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World) picked up its film rights, and now, as reported by Variety, Streets Of Rage and Altered Beast have joined its ranks. Stories International is producing the projects along with Circle Of Confusion, which has worked on Fear The Walking Dead and Powers. The companies are currently looking ...
- 12/5/2016
- by Matt Gerardi
- avclub.com
While video games are still struggling to find the cinematic adaptation that will give them the sort of credibility that comic books have received, one thing that.s for sure is that production companies are not letting the lack of success thus far dissuade them from finding new properties to adapt. The producer of Bridge of Spies has entered into a new agreement that will bring adaptations of several Sega properties to the screen, chief among them, the ninja game series Shinobi. It was announced via press release that Marc Platt, and his Marc Platt Productions, would be partnering with the production arm of Sega Group to produce several films based on various Sega video game titles. Shinobi is the main title they spotlight, as it has a history that stretches back to 1987, making it one of the longer running, and most consistent titles. While it may not have the...
- 5/2/2016
- cinemablend.com
We can already feel the tectonic plates of the film industry slowly shifting beneath us. Warcraft and Assassin's Creed haven't hit theaters yet, but already studios are prepping to bank on their success. Just the other day, we heard news that the Borderlands flick locked down its writer, and now Sega is swinging into action with an adaptation of one of their oldest characters, Shinobi.
According to Deadline, Marc Platt, who has produced such films as Drive, Bridge Of Spies, and Scott Pilgrim Vs The World, has partnered with Sega to bring the nearly thirty-year-old character to the big screen. There are no real details on the film just yet, but we'll be sure to keep you updated as the story develops.
This isn't the first time Sega's nabbed film headlines. Back in 2014, they made it known that film was one of the areas in which they hoped to increase their presence,...
According to Deadline, Marc Platt, who has produced such films as Drive, Bridge Of Spies, and Scott Pilgrim Vs The World, has partnered with Sega to bring the nearly thirty-year-old character to the big screen. There are no real details on the film just yet, but we'll be sure to keep you updated as the story develops.
This isn't the first time Sega's nabbed film headlines. Back in 2014, they made it known that film was one of the areas in which they hoped to increase their presence,...
- 4/30/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
Veteran producer Marc Platt is partnering with Sega’s production arm Stories International to develop and produce a movie based on the popular video game franchise “Shinobi,” it was announced Friday. Platt will produce under his Marc Platt Productions banner along with Adam Siegel and Stories president/CEO Tomoya Suzuki. “We love the ‘Shinobi’ games and believe that the world of ninjas has never been properly explored onscreen. We now have the opportunity to do just that. With ‘Shinobi,’ we hope to make a film that honors the essence of the games and brings this fascinating world to life for moviegoing audiences,...
- 4/29/2016
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
A live-action feature film based on the video game Shinobi is officially in the works.
Marc Platt, whose credits include the Broadway smash hit Wicked and movies like Bridge of Spies, Drive, Wanted, and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, will produce. Platt had this to say in a statement:
“We love the Shinobi games and believe that the world of ninjas has never been properly explored onscreen. We now have the opportunity to do just that. With Shinobi, we hope to make a film that honors the essence of the games and brings this fascinating world to life for moviegoing audiences.”
Shinobi told the story of Joe Musashi, a child who started out weak but eventually worked his way up to become the most skilled ninja of the Oboro clan. Armed with his trusty shuriken (throwing knives), he faced off against a ninja crime syndicate called Zeed, who attempted to...
Marc Platt, whose credits include the Broadway smash hit Wicked and movies like Bridge of Spies, Drive, Wanted, and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, will produce. Platt had this to say in a statement:
“We love the Shinobi games and believe that the world of ninjas has never been properly explored onscreen. We now have the opportunity to do just that. With Shinobi, we hope to make a film that honors the essence of the games and brings this fascinating world to life for moviegoing audiences.”
Shinobi told the story of Joe Musashi, a child who started out weak but eventually worked his way up to become the most skilled ninja of the Oboro clan. Armed with his trusty shuriken (throwing knives), he faced off against a ninja crime syndicate called Zeed, who attempted to...
- 4/29/2016
- by Ben Pearson
- GeekTyrant
Producer Marc Platt ("Bridge of Spies"), Sega Group and Hakuhodo Dy Group are teaming up for a film adaptation of Sega's iconic video game franchise "Shinobi".
The original side-scrolling action game follows a modern-day ninja named Joe Musashi who goes on a mission to rescue his kidnapped students from a group of terrorists.
Multiple film, television and digital projects are in the works based on Sega intellectual properties, including game franchises such as "Golden Axe," "Virtua Fighter" and "Crazy Taxi".
Platt, Tomoya Suzuki and Adam Siegel will produce.
Source: Variety...
The original side-scrolling action game follows a modern-day ninja named Joe Musashi who goes on a mission to rescue his kidnapped students from a group of terrorists.
Multiple film, television and digital projects are in the works based on Sega intellectual properties, including game franchises such as "Golden Axe," "Virtua Fighter" and "Crazy Taxi".
Platt, Tomoya Suzuki and Adam Siegel will produce.
Source: Variety...
- 4/29/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Former Break Media executive Evan Cholfin is has been slated to head up development and production at Tokyo-based Stories International, a joint venture of Japanese gamemaker Sega and Hakuhodo Dy Group.
The plan is to produce films, TV shows and entertainment for digital platforms based on the vast library of Sega game titles that Stories has the rights to adapt.
Currently in the works are screen adaptations of "Altered Beast," "Streets of Rage," "Shinobi," "Crazy Taxi" and "Rise of Nightmares" which will be turned into English-language live action and animated spinoffs. Also on the way are adaptations of classic titles "Virtua Fighter" and "Golden Axe".
Sega is just the latest games house aiming to retain creative control over how its games are adapted for other platforms. Electronic Arts developed the recent "Need for Speed" through its own film division. Ubisoft is developing numerous films in-house based on their franchises such...
The plan is to produce films, TV shows and entertainment for digital platforms based on the vast library of Sega game titles that Stories has the rights to adapt.
Currently in the works are screen adaptations of "Altered Beast," "Streets of Rage," "Shinobi," "Crazy Taxi" and "Rise of Nightmares" which will be turned into English-language live action and animated spinoffs. Also on the way are adaptations of classic titles "Virtua Fighter" and "Golden Axe".
Sega is just the latest games house aiming to retain creative control over how its games are adapted for other platforms. Electronic Arts developed the recent "Need for Speed" through its own film division. Ubisoft is developing numerous films in-house based on their franchises such...
- 12/12/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
In order to expand its properties across multiple platforms, Sega has turned to an executive with experience in the action genre. The video game publisher has hired Evan Cholfin, formerly of Break Media, who will create adaptations of Sega video games for film, TV, and digital outlets. Cholfin has become the head of development and production at a studio called Stories International, a joint venture between Sega and ad agency Hakuhodo Dy Group. According to Variety, where the news was first reported, the studio is first focusing on five different classic Sega franchises: Streets of Rage, Shinobi, Altered Beast, Crazy Taxi, and Rise of Nightmares. Noticeably absent from Variety's report is Sonic the Hedgehog; Sega's most popular character (and its unofficial mascot) has been adapted for several animated series, though he has never appeared in a feature film. While at Break, Cholfin served as producer for a number of projects...
- 12/12/2014
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Sega is jumping into the movie business, and they are looking to adapt several of their video game properties into movies. They’ve hired former Break Media executive Evan Cholfin to lead their efforts in making all of this happen.
Sega has a pretty big library of titles that they can adapt, and Variety reports that they plan on moving forward with Shinobi, Altered Beast, Streets of Rage, Rise of Nightmares, Crazy Taxi, Virtua Fighter, and Golden Axe. These will all be developed as live-action English-language films, and there will be animated spinoffs as well.
I remember playing all of these games when I was growing up! Shinobi, Altered Beast, Streets of Rage, Virtua Fighter, and Golden Axe were all favorites of mine. I’m pretty damn excited about the fact that they are getting feature film adaptations.
I have no idea what to expect in terms of film quality,...
Sega has a pretty big library of titles that they can adapt, and Variety reports that they plan on moving forward with Shinobi, Altered Beast, Streets of Rage, Rise of Nightmares, Crazy Taxi, Virtua Fighter, and Golden Axe. These will all be developed as live-action English-language films, and there will be animated spinoffs as well.
I remember playing all of these games when I was growing up! Shinobi, Altered Beast, Streets of Rage, Virtua Fighter, and Golden Axe were all favorites of mine. I’m pretty damn excited about the fact that they are getting feature film adaptations.
I have no idea what to expect in terms of film quality,...
- 12/12/2014
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Sega is adapting its portfolio of video games into films and television shows.
Projects based on Altered Beast, Streets of Rage, Shinobi, Rise of Nightmares and Crazy Taxi are in the works, reports Variety.
They will be a mix of live action and animated projects.
It is yet to be confirmed which of the adaptations will take which form.
Virtua Fighter and Golden Axe are also mentioned as potential adaptations.
Former Break Media executive Evan Cholfin will be managing the projects through Stories International, a collaboration between Sega and advertising agency Hakuhodo Dy Group.
Projects based on Altered Beast, Streets of Rage, Shinobi, Rise of Nightmares and Crazy Taxi are in the works, reports Variety.
They will be a mix of live action and animated projects.
It is yet to be confirmed which of the adaptations will take which form.
Virtua Fighter and Golden Axe are also mentioned as potential adaptations.
Former Break Media executive Evan Cholfin will be managing the projects through Stories International, a collaboration between Sega and advertising agency Hakuhodo Dy Group.
- 12/12/2014
- Digital Spy
Video game company Sega is looking to get into the movie business and they’ve hired former Break Media executive Evan Cholfin to help them.
Cholfin has previously developed projects for Steven Zaillian, David Fincher, and CAA among others. At Break Media he was director of entertainment development. He now serves as head of development and production for Stories International, a company started by Sega and Hakuhodo Dy Group (one of the largest advertising agencies in the world). This company, formed in 2011, was launched to produce film and television content for digital platforms.
Stories International has it’s eyes on adapting Sega properties such as Altered Beast, Streets of Rage, Shinobi, Rise of Nightmares and Crazy Taxi.
Now video game adaptations haven’t really been the best. Arguably the most successful video game to film adaptation is the Resident Evil series. While that series does well enough at the box...
Cholfin has previously developed projects for Steven Zaillian, David Fincher, and CAA among others. At Break Media he was director of entertainment development. He now serves as head of development and production for Stories International, a company started by Sega and Hakuhodo Dy Group (one of the largest advertising agencies in the world). This company, formed in 2011, was launched to produce film and television content for digital platforms.
Stories International has it’s eyes on adapting Sega properties such as Altered Beast, Streets of Rage, Shinobi, Rise of Nightmares and Crazy Taxi.
Now video game adaptations haven’t really been the best. Arguably the most successful video game to film adaptation is the Resident Evil series. While that series does well enough at the box...
- 12/12/2014
- by Laura Frances
- LRMonline.com
The hit rate might remain sketchy, but the march to turn video game properties into movies and TV shows continues unabated. With Sony already developing a film based on speedy mascot Sonic The Hedgehog, Sega is more directly looking for ways to exploit its bulging back catalogue.According to Variety, the company has hired Evan Cholfin, a veteran of working in production companies for filmmakers such as David Fincher, to be head of development and production at a company called Stories International in Tokyo. The company currently blends Sega and a massive advertising agency in the effort to produce film, TV and digital ventures.So what is the company working on now? The likes of Altered Beast, Streets Of Rage, Shinobi, Rise Of Nightmares and Crazy Taxi have all been targeted as either live-action or animated possibilities. Nothing concrete has emerged about any of them yet, but this new hire...
- 12/12/2014
- EmpireOnline
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