Gears of War Movie Plans Resurrected!
Variety
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A big screen adaptation of the video game phenomenon known as Gears of War has been talked about for quite some time, and sadly the last time we got close things just stalled. However the project is now gaining momentum once again.
According to Variety plans to turn Epic Games’ monster hit into a film franchise are being revived.
In development at New Line since 2007, with Len Wiseman once attached to helm, the studio has now put the military actioner into turnaround to focus instead on The Hobbit films. But with Gears having generated more than $1 billion in sales since the first game bowed in 2006, and a fourth set for release next year, Creative Artists Agency is eager to meet with producers in the coming weeks and set up the project elsewhere, Variety has learned.
Gears of War with its strong visual style, revolves around muscle-bound human soldiers tasked with protecting the planet Sera from alien creatures known as the Locust Horde. Epic is expected to consult on the film to make sure it ties into the canon established by the games and books. A line of collectible toys also has been released.
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