It is well known by everyone that in Hollywood, they like to squeeze every last drop out of anything that can generate profits. A good example of this would be Barbie, whose success has led us to expect a Cinematic Universe based on Hasbro toys, more or less soon. However, there is no foolproof formula for success, and in many cases, not even a great franchise can save you from the abyss.
For many years, video game adaptations were synonymous with box office failures. Some notorious examples, like the Street Fighter movie starring Van Damme, continue to haunt the nightmares of many millennials, even to this day. But now the tables have turned. Series like The Last of Us, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, or Super Mario Bros. The Movie have shown that high-quality works that captivate audiences can be created.
Perhaps that’s why it wouldn’t be strange to imagine a movie or series based on Red Dead Redemption, just as many fans would hope. Take Two boasts an extensive list of games with substantial cinematic potential: Grand Theft Auto, Mafia, or XCOM are titles that could translate well. However, Strauss Zelnick has dashed any lingering hope of seeing these franchises on the big or small screen, at least for now.
Take Two’s CEO asserts that television and film projects offer a very small economic opportunity compared to the risks they entail. According to him, the success of these new adaptations is accompanied by a history of “failures that incurred significant financial losses.”
Nevertheless, this hasn’t deterred Take Two from moving forward with the Borderlands and BioShock movies. On his part, Zelnick states that the company will continue to take a “very selective approach to its licenses” and will embark on more visual projects if they perceive an “economic opportunity.”
Source: PCGamer
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