The Rise of Video Game Adaptations
With the success of recent video game adaptations like The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Sonic The Hedgehog, as well as critically acclaimed TV adaptations of games like The Last Of Us and Fallout, the popularity of bringing video games to the big and small screens has never been higher. Even Minecraft is getting a cinematic adaptation! According to Deadline, Universal and Sega are now jumping on the bandwagon with a live-action version of the ninja hack-and-slash classic Shinobi, directed by Sam Hargrave.
The Legacy of Shinobi
The Shinobi series follows modern-day ninja Joe Musashi as he battles the forces of evil. With 14 mainline and spin-off entries already released and another in the works, the franchise has long been on Hollywood’s radar. Sega started exploring ways to bring their games to the big screen back in 2014, and in 2016, a deal was struck with producer Marc Platt to work on a movie centered around Musashi. Now, Platt’s production company is teaming up with Universal to bring Shinobi to life on the big screen with Sam Hargrave at the helm and a screenplay by Ken Kobayashi.
Exciting Developments for Sam Hargrave and Sega
For Sam Hargrave, this project comes on the heels of the announcement that he will also be directing Mattel’s Matchbox movie with John Cena. As for Sega, the news of Shinobi getting a blockbuster makeover aligns perfectly with the upcoming release of Sonic The Hedgehog 3. While details about the Shinobi adaptation are scarce, the prospect of Hargrave, known for his work on Extraction 2, bringing ninja movies back to the big screen is enough to pique our interest.
FAQs
What is the Shinobi series about?
The Shinobi series follows modern-day ninja Joe Musashi as he battles the forces of evil.
How many entries are there in the Shinobi series?
The Shinobi series comprises 14 mainline and spin-off entries to date, with another installment on the way.
Who is directing the live-action adaptation of Shinobi?
Sam Hargrave, known for Extraction, is set to direct the live-action adaptation of Shinobi.
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