Warner Bros. will shoot a movie based on the arcade game Space Invaders
Warner Bros. Film Studios and New Line are launching a feature movie based on the acclaimed arcade game Space Invaders. This is reported by the publication Deadline. The script will be prepared by Greg Russo, who was previously involved in the creation of another movie adaptation - "Mortal Kombat." Recall that the game was created by Tomohiro Nishikada and released in 1978. Initially sold only in Japan, but then the rights were sold to the American company Midway, which contributed to its rapid distribution throughout the world. "Space Invaders" is considered not just the basis of a whole genre, but also a key game for the entire industry in general. The essence of the game is to protect the conditional Earth from the approaching ranks of alien invaders. User manipulates a laser gun which only moves horizontally at the bottom of the screen. Despite its simplicity, the game has gone through countless re-releases and comes in many variations. "Space Invaders" has had a significant impact on the entire modern popular culture, was mentioned in various television and movie projects, for example, in the series "Futurama" or in the movie "Terminator 2: Doomsday". The Topic of Article: Warner Bros. will shoot a movie based on the arcade game Space Invaders. |
