Sony Acquires Rights to Assassin's Creed - Blu-ray Forum

Galactus · 10-20-2011, 11:53 PM

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I am a big fan of Assassin's Creed games. First one was not the best one out there, but it definitely had a lot of potential. And Ubisoft thought so too. They made a second game which was just amazing. Then third one came out, also great, and now a fourth game in the franchise will be released next month. It's also worth mentioning that not only were the games a critical success but also financial. With that, Ubisoft Motion Pictures has been trying to find a studio for a film adaptation, and according to Variety, Sony Pictures is the one that acquired rights:

"Studio is in final negotiations to adapt and distribute the bigscreen version of the historical actioner, landing the film rights in a bidding war after Ubisoft started shopping the property around Hollywood over the last several months. Studios, including Universal, also were vying for the project."

This makes Assassin's Creed the third game Sony is working on, with Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and inFAMOUS in development. Last three games in Assassin's Creed series have been revolving around Desmond Miles, a descendant of both Altaïr and Ezio Auditore da Firenze. After he is put in a machine called "Animus" he experiences the memories of Ezio and Altaïr.

The latest game in the franchise, Assassin's Creed: Revelations will be released on November 15.

Awesome I loved the second game but the question is, Diesel are you gonna let me have this thread or merge it with something else like you normally do with all my threads?

Mandalorian · 10-21-2011, 12:05 AM

Nice! I love the games. Ezio, Altaiir, Desmond. I would like to see at least two of them in the film, but we'll see how it goes. And please get Kristen Bell to reprise her role.

Blu-Benny · 10-21-2011, 01:23 AM

i'd love to see a movie made!!!

do u guys think they'd follow the same format??

someone in present day being hooked up to a machine and reliving memories??

just keep the budget in check....i can't have another prince of persia (which i love) and not get a sequel!!

Wingman1977 · 10-21-2011, 01:33 AM

As long as Sony keeps their hands off the creative process (which Ubisoft wants to keep the creative rights), everything should be fine.

Psybits · 10-21-2011, 02:42 AM

I hope Solid Snake makes a cameo hehe

Wingman1977 · 10-21-2011, 03:50 AM

They better use the guy who's likeness is used for Altair/Desmond/Ezio and let him play :

His name is Francisco Randez and he's a Canadian model.

Mandalorian · 10-21-2011, 03:53 AM

I'd prefer an actor. Having the exact same face is nowhere near as important as having the ability to pull the role off without it coming off as goofy. But Jake Gyllenhaal has some talent, and he still didn't add much to PoP, so I don't know.

Offender_Mullet · 10-21-2011, 03:53 AM

Another video game adaptation. We all know how this will end up.

Only played the first game, but it was good.

Mandalorian · 10-21-2011, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Offender_Mullet

Another video game adaptation. We all know how this will end up.

Only played the first game, but it was good.

No, we don't know where this will end up. The game required so much historical research, etc, that it would be a slap in the face to those who worked their asses off if the film didn't have the same effort put forth. This could be one of the best of the subgenre. Fingers crossed. Ubisoft supposedly being involved adds a lot to my confidence in this...

Wingman1977 · 10-21-2011, 04:10 AM

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No, we don't know where this will end up. The game required so much historical research, etc, that it would be a slap in the face to those who worked their asses off if the film didn't have the same effort put forth. This could be one of the best of the subgenre. Fingers crossed. Ubisoft supposedly being involved adds a lot to my confidence in this...

That's why Ubisoft is going to retain creative control. That's the only way this film gets made. Sony is really only going to finance the film and handling distribution/marketing.

Mandalorian · 10-21-2011, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Wingman1977

That's why Ubisoft is going to retain creative control. So this film doesn't end up like many other movie adaptions of video games have. That's the only way this film gets made. Sony is really going to finance the film and handling distribution/marketing.

Sounds like a match made in heaven. No suits putting their stubby little suasages all over the project.

Wingman1977 · 10-21-2011, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RJ Smoove

Sounds like a match made in heaven. No suits putting their stubby little suasages all over the project.

The reason Ubisoft came out with that stance is because of what happened with PoP. I hope Ubi sticks to their guns on their stance.

blu-mike · 10-21-2011, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

i'd love to see a movie made!!!

do u guys think they'd follow the same format??

someone in present day being hooked up to a machine and reliving memories??

just keep the budget in check....i can't have another prince of persia (which i love) and not get a sequel!!

Nice avatar

SkillzthatKillz · 10-21-2011, 06:22 AM

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Nice! I love the games. Ezio, Altaiir, Desmond. I would like to see at least two of them in the film, but we'll see how it goes. And please get Kristen Bell to reprise her role.

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I don't see why they wouldn't hire her for the role. She did the likeness and voice acting for Lucy, she's an established actress in hollywood, and she's not bad to look at

Mandalorian · 10-21-2011, 06:44 AM

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I don't see why they wouldn't hire her for the role. She did the likeness and voice acting for Lucy, she's an established actress in hollywood, and she's not bad to look at

Not nearly as bad as McLovin in that stupid vest, right? "You look like Aladdin."

lucv13 · 10-21-2011, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Offender_Mullet

Only played the first game, but it was good.

If you enjoyed the first one (as did I) you should really play it's sequels they are so much better.

Looking forward to a movie, should be great...

Offender_Mullet · 10-21-2011, 12:37 PM

I'll check those out.

The only flaw with the first game was being extremely buggy on the pc from what I remember.

AnubisNefer · 10-21-2011, 02:56 PM

Wow, this could be very interesting. Would love Ridley Scott to direct this, especially for the ''going-back-in-time'' parts, together with the Kingdom of Heaven feel to it, this could be great!

As for the acting, i'd rather have someone who can act, than someone who looks liek the game character......

Wingman1977 · 10-22-2011, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RJ Smoove

I'd prefer an actor. Having the exact same face is nowhere near as important as having the ability to pull the role off without it coming off as goofy. But Jake Gyllenhaal has some talent, and he still didn't add much to PoP, so I don't know.

Ok, how about this:

Tony208 · 10-22-2011, 03:47 AM

Great property that should translate well into a film, can't wait. I loved the spooky historical references and scenarios Assassin's Creed puts in their games. Unless you lived through it, how much of history do you know for a fact is 100% true anyway?

10-21-2011, 03:50 AM	#6
Wingman1977 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:The empire state Trading Score:23	They better use the guy who's likeness is used for Altair/Desmond/Ezio and let him play : His name is Francisco Randez and he's a Canadian model. Last edited by Wingman1977; 10-21-2011 at 03:53 AM.

10-21-2011, 12:05 AM	#2
Mandalorian Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:1153 Blu-ray collection:2807 Trading Score:252	Nice! I love the games. Ezio, Altaiir, Desmond. I would like to see at least two of them in the film, but we'll see how it goes. And please get Kristen Bell to reprise her role.

10-21-2011, 01:23 AM	#3
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	i'd love to see a movie made!!! do u guys think they'd follow the same format?? someone in present day being hooked up to a machine and reliving memories?? just keep the budget in check....i can't have another prince of persia (which i love) and not get a sequel!!

10-21-2011, 01:33 AM	#4
Wingman1977 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:The empire state Trading Score:23	As long as Sony keeps their hands off the creative process (which Ubisoft wants to keep the creative rights), everything should be fine.

10-21-2011, 02:42 AM	#5
Psybits Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:316 Trading Score:2	I hope Solid Snake makes a cameo hehe

10-21-2011, 03:53 AM	#7
Mandalorian Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:1153 Blu-ray collection:2807 Trading Score:252	I'd prefer an actor. Having the exact same face is nowhere near as important as having the ability to pull the role off without it coming off as goofy. But Jake Gyllenhaal has some talent, and he still didn't add much to PoP, so I don't know.

10-21-2011, 03:53 AM	#8
Offender_Mullet Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Illinois Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:10	Another video game adaptation. We all know how this will end up. Only played the first game, but it was good.

10-21-2011, 12:37 PM	#17
Offender_Mullet Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Illinois Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:10	I'll check those out. The only flaw with the first game was being extremely buggy on the pc from what I remember.

10-21-2011, 02:56 PM	#18
AnubisNefer Expert Member Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Netherlands Blu-ray collection:104 Trading Score:3	Wow, this could be very interesting. Would love Ridley Scott to direct this, especially for the ''going-back-in-time'' parts, together with the Kingdom of Heaven feel to it, this could be great! As for the acting, i'd rather have someone who can act, than someone who looks liek the game character......

10-22-2011, 03:47 AM	#20
Tony208 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:NYC 4K collection:421 Blu-ray collection:665 Trading Score:609	Great property that should translate well into a film, can't wait. I loved the spooky historical references and scenarios Assassin's Creed puts in their games. Unless you lived through it, how much of history do you know for a fact is 100% true anyway?

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