“Prince of Persia” Video Game to be Made into Movie
December 27th, 2007 in Movie News, Video Games

Jerry Bruckheimer taught us that yes you can in fact turn a theme park ride into a good movie with the success of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series, and now, he’s set out to debunk a similar problem plaguing the video game-to-movie arena. Bruckheimer is taking the popular video game “Prince of Persia” and aims to prove that videos can be made into good movies as well.
“It’s a game that was brought to us early on, and I thought it was very exciting. First of all, it’s an interesting period and it’s something that other people weren’t doing. So I always like to go into arenas that other filmmakers aren’t in. I think it’s the 8th or 9th century but you know, that could change, too. We might change it a little. It’ll definitely be a period film. We’re not going to make it contemporary,” said Bruckheimer.
Directing the film adaptation will be Mike Newell, who did one of the Harry Potter films and Donnie Brasco.  He is expected to “bring something really special to it.”
Meanwhile, the script hasn’t yet been finalized, but they still have time to kill. The film isn’t set to be filmed until June, and Bruckheimer is hoping that the writers will be able to wrap up their strike by then. But even still, he might have to worry about a possible Screen Actors Guild strike, as their contracts expire next summer.
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December 29th, 2007 at 5:15 am
Generally speaking, I don’t think it’s a good idea to adapt video games to movies. There’s built-in marketing, of course, but they’re rarely any good.
March 8th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
I think it is good to make a movie especially Prince of Persia. It’s a good idea. I don’t wanna forget the game i love so much:)
March 17th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
I absolutely loved all three games so if they make a movie that will be one that I will watch time after time.
May 20th, 2008 at 6:40 am
I dont think that Orlando Bloom is a good choise, he dont have the look of the Prince, and the story that they want to put on the screen is not the real one. I LOVE the game, but if they do that, its not the real story of the game.
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:46 pm
i love the games i think that whom ever makes will saty ture to the game because they sis with tranceformers.
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Rose,
Check out the latest on “Persia” http://www.screenhead.com/reviews/molina-joins-persia/
July 29th, 2008 at 2:49 am
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