GRMac13
06-08-2003, 05:07 AM
April 22, 2003 - Today's Hollywood Reporter scoops that Sony Pictures is in final talks to acquire the film rights to the popular PlayStation 2 game The Getaway. The actioner would be produced by Sony's Screen Gems banner, the mid-sized film unit behind last year's Resident Evil game-to-film adaptation.
According to THR, the film could get underway early next year with a release set to coincide with a video game sequel. Both are expected to drop some time next year. No deals have been finalized, but things are expected to fall into place without much drama, since all of the parties involved are owned by Sony.
The Getaway, released for the PS2 in January, was published by Sony Computer Entertainment America and developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and Team Soho.
The game is regarded as one of the most cinema-ready titles for the console. It has nearly 90 minutes of cut scenes, it's well-acted, and it looks great. The story centers on Mark Hammond and Frank Carter, two men on opposite sides of the law who are both out to bring down London's legendary crime boss Charlie Jolson.
Brendan McNamara, director of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe says, "We approached the development of the game in the same way as you would a movie – from writing the script, building real sets and hiring professional actors – fusing game and film production techniques into one medium. Our goal was to create a videogame as culturally significant as film, and The Getaway delivers on that promise."
Source:
Screen Gems is bringing Sony's The Getaway to the big screen! (http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/394/394533p1.html)
On the plus-side, I've played the Getaway, and I have to say that that game played just like a movie. So the transition isn't going to be that difficult. They could pretty much just take the script from the game, add a bit of spit-and-polish (most importantly better dialogue) and some good actors, and they'll have a good gangster flick. They should get Guy Ritchie (of "Snatch") to direct.
According to THR, the film could get underway early next year with a release set to coincide with a video game sequel. Both are expected to drop some time next year. No deals have been finalized, but things are expected to fall into place without much drama, since all of the parties involved are owned by Sony.
The Getaway, released for the PS2 in January, was published by Sony Computer Entertainment America and developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and Team Soho.
The game is regarded as one of the most cinema-ready titles for the console. It has nearly 90 minutes of cut scenes, it's well-acted, and it looks great. The story centers on Mark Hammond and Frank Carter, two men on opposite sides of the law who are both out to bring down London's legendary crime boss Charlie Jolson.
Brendan McNamara, director of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe says, "We approached the development of the game in the same way as you would a movie – from writing the script, building real sets and hiring professional actors – fusing game and film production techniques into one medium. Our goal was to create a videogame as culturally significant as film, and The Getaway delivers on that promise."
Source:
Screen Gems is bringing Sony's The Getaway to the big screen! (http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/394/394533p1.html)
On the plus-side, I've played the Getaway, and I have to say that that game played just like a movie. So the transition isn't going to be that difficult. They could pretty much just take the script from the game, add a bit of spit-and-polish (most importantly better dialogue) and some good actors, and they'll have a good gangster flick. They should get Guy Ritchie (of "Snatch") to direct.