The Hateful Skylanders
Seeking new money-making avenues, Activision Blizzard announced it wouldstart its own“film and television studio devoted to creating original content” for its series likeCall of Duty,StarCraft, andDiablo.
Activision Blizzard announced a new co-president for the studio today, film producer Stacey Sher, who has credits onThe Hateful Eight, Django Unchained,Pulp Fiction, andWorld Trade Centerstarring Nicolas Cage. I saw that damn movie in theatres.
Sher joins other co-president,former Disney executive Nick van Dyk, in a bid to make all kinds of tangled universes. It’s starting with aSkylandersanimated TV show and plans for aCall of Duty“cinematic universe,” with the “possibility of television adaptations” as well. Pulling a Marvel, basically, and trying to make the most money on its assets. This way Blizzard won’t have to, say, partner with Legendary to make aWarcraftmovie. And will ensure that nothing hits the cinemas besides loud, CGI-filled sequels priming you for the next entry.
Activision Blizzard recruits ex-Tarantino producer to turn its video games into film[The Verge]
