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Activision is planning to bring Call of Duty to theaters near you


Posted on April 5, 2017 by Philip

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Following Activision Blizzard’s foray into game-universe productions with Skylanders Academy, The Guardian is reporting that the company is exploring the possibility of shaping the Call of Duty franchise into a cinematic universe.  Considering Call of Duty’s various settings and time periods, this could make for a broad selection of backdrops to future films.
According to Game Informer, Activision Blizzard plan to “adapt Call of Duty into the world of film and television, drawing inspiration from the World War II era of the series, as well as the Black Ops and Modern Warfare eras.”  Apparently, the studio has already “put together this group of writers to talk about where we were going.  There’ll be a film that feels more like Black Ops, the story behind the story.”  The Guardian also reports that the movies are “going to have the same sort of high-adrenaline, high-energy aesthetic as the game, but it’s not a literal adaptation.”
The most interesting aspect of this goal is a true cinematic universe.  Quoting Nick Van Dyk, co-president of Activision Blizzard, The Guardian writes about the aim of  mirroring how Marvel crafted “these individual universes that interconnect and a timeline that makes sense with consistent themes and Easter eggs.”  As with any video game movie, however, Call of Duty’s adaptation would have to first overcome the stereotype of being ‘made for the gamer’ and be not only accessible, but appealing, to a broader audience at the box office.  If we hear more on Call of Duty’s breakout-from-gaming debut, we’ll keep you updated, but until then be sure to stay tuned to Rectify Gaming for the latest.
Source: The Guardian
Via: Game Informer

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