‘Fast and Furious’ Producer Neal Moritz to Develop ‘Crossfire’ Movie With Smilegate
The popular online FPS game marks the first Korean game to be licensed to Hollywood
Jeff Sneider | October 14, 2015 @ 12:37 PM
Last Updated: October 14, 2015 @ 1:30 PM
Neal H. Moritz‘s Original Film and Korean game developer Smilegate are teaming up to develop a film based on the popular online game “Crossfire,” it was announced Wednesday.
Released in 2007, “Crossfire” is a first person shooter game that has recorded global sales of $1.2 billion in 2014 alone, and boasts 500 million users in over 80 countries around the world. “Crossfire” regularly outperforms such games as “World of Warcraft” and “Assassin’s Creed” in terms of its number of players and revenue.
The “Crossfire” movie will be an internationally-focused ensemble action film that Moritz will produce through his company Original Film, whose Tania Landau and Toby Ascher will serve as executive producers. Given the game‘s global success, the producers feel the project has the potential to launch a franchise. The movie’s screenwriter, director and distributor will be announced at a later date.
Smilegate sought out Original Film specifically due to the company’s expertise managing and shepherding franchises such as the “Fast and Furious” series.
While many international games have been turned into Hollywood movies, this will mark the first time a Korean game has been licensed to Hollywood. The film is the first step in Smilegate’s expansion of the global “Crossfire” brand. Smilegate is currently developing mobile games and planning to expand into other business areas based on the property.
“I’m very pleased that Smilegate is collaborating with Neal Moritzfor a movie. ‘Crossfire’ has become one of the world’s most popular FPS brands and I’m looking forward to working with Original to further build out the world of ‘Crossfire and gain many more fans around the globe,” said Min Jung Paek, VP of brand marketing for Smilegate.
“We love ‘Crossfire’ and are looking forward to collaborating with the team at Smilegate, to create an exciting and fantastic action film. We see a lot of potential in the ‘Crossfire’ brand and are honored to be chosen to bring its world to life,” added Moritz.
Original Film founder Moritz is one of Hollywood’s most prolific producers, having produced over 50 movies, which have collectively grossed more than $8 billion worldwide.
Moritz most recently released “Furious 7,” the seventh installment of the “Fast and Furious” franchise, which broke international box office records on its way to becoming the fifth-highest-grossing movie of all time. Also slated for release in 2015 is an adaptation of the bestselling children’s book series “Goosebumps.” Moritz’s past film credits include “21 and 22 Jump Street,” “The Green Hornet,” “I Am Legend,” “Cruel Intentions” and “I Know What You Did Last Summer.”
Bowery Hills Entertainment and Qualia Legacy consulted for Smilegate, while Katten Law is the company’s attorney. Abramson Law represented Original Films in the deal.
'Assassin's Creed' First Look at Michael Fassbender in Character, New Plot Details (Photo)
20th Century Fox released the first photo of Michael Fassbender from the upcoming "Assassin's Creed" movie on Thursday, in addition to new plot details.
Fassbender will play a man named Callum Lynch who discovers that he is the descendant of the secretive Assassain society, which is at war with the nefarious Knights Templar. Through a machine called the Animus, he is able to access the memories of his ancestor Aguilar, an Assassin in 15th century Spain.
The film is based on the popular Ubisoft video game series of the same name, though the character of Lynch/Aguilar was created specifically for the movie. Fassbender is producing in addition to starring alongside Marion Cotillard, Michael Kenneth Williams, and Ariane Labed.
"Assassin's Creed" opens in theaters Dec. 21, 2016.
Yahoo first reported this news.
20th Century Fox
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"Super Mario Bros." (1993)
Box Office: $20.9 million.
Mario himself, Bob Hoskins, has not only called this movie the worst job he's ever had, but it's also the biggest disappointment AND regret of his career.
)
"Double Dragon" (1994)
Box Office: $2.34 million.
In this wildly-inaccurate vision of 2007, the fate of a crappy city called "New Angeles" (L.A. and San Diego combined) will be decided by an ancient Chinese medallion, that alcoholic sibling on "Party of Five" and the T-1000 from "Terminator 2: Judgement Day." If the trailer doesn't scare you away, it's currently streaming on Netflix.
)
"Street Fighter" (1994)
Box Office: $99.4 million.
The goofy Jean-Claude Van Damme action movie nearly tripled it's $35 million budget internationally, but it was universally panned by critics. Perhaps the biggest flaw was the eventual appearance of fan favorite character Blanka -- a ferocious beast in the game, who just looked like a poorly-costumed actor in the movie.
)
"Wing Commander" (1999)
Box Office: $11.57 million.
This movie bombed in theaters, and was booed by critics. But at least this Freddy Prinze Jr. movie really, really, REALLY makes you appreciate "Star Wars." Even the prequels.
)
"House of the Dead" (2003)
Box Office: $13.8 million.
In this zombie video game adaptation's defense, it landed in theaters years before the public's hunger for the walking dead began. And it was directed by Uwe Boll.
)
"Alone in the Dark" (2005)
Box Office: $10.4 million.
The video game helped set the standard for survival horror, while the movie set the standard for the rest of Tara Reid's career. Uwe Boll was charged with bringing this to the big screen, as well.
)
"Doom" (2005)
Box Office: $55.98 million.
Before The Rock was box office viagra, he starred opposite Karl Urban in this $60 million first-person shooter adaptation that went limp at the box office.
)
"DOA: Dead or Alive" (2006)
Box Office: $7.5 million.
What happens when Eric Roberts rounds up a bunch of hot fighter chicks to fight for a $10 million prize "any time, anywhere"? Nothing good.
)
"In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale" (2008)
Box Office: $13 million.
Jason Statham, Ray Liotta and Burt Reynolds may have thought they were starring in the next "Lord of the Rings"-style fantasy epic (or they just needed a paycheck). But in reality, this adaptation of Microsoft role-playing game "Dungeon Siege" was just the next Uwe Boll bomb.
)
"Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" (2009)
Box Office: $12.7 million (2009).
Hopes for some kind of redemption for the beloved Capcom fighting game -- or a Chris Klein comeback -- were immediately dashed when this "Street Fighter" got a beating from critics.
"Need for Speed" (2014)
Box Office: $43.6 million.
In his first lead big-screen role post-"Breaking Bad," Aaron Paul failed to rev up audiences playing a street racer who joins a cross-country race with revenge in mind.
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"Super Mario Bros." (1993)
Box Office: $20.9 million.
Mario himself, Bob Hoskins, has not only called this movie the worst job he's ever had, but it's also the biggest disappointment AND regret of his career.
Video game adaptation scheduled to debut in theaters Dec. 21, 2016
20th Century Fox released the first photo of Michael Fassbender from the upcoming "Assassin's Creed" movie on Thursday, in addition to new plot details.
Fassbender will play a man named Callum Lynch who discovers that he is the descendant of the secretive Assassain society, which is at war with the nefarious Knights Templar. Through a machine called the Animus, he is able to access the memories of his ancestor Aguilar, an Assassin in 15th century Spain.
The film is based on the popular Ubisoft video game series of the same name, though the character of Lynch/Aguilar was created specifically for the movie. Fassbender is producing in addition to starring alongside Marion Cotillard, Michael Kenneth Williams, and Ariane Labed.
"Assassin's Creed" opens in theaters Dec. 21, 2016.
Yahoo first reported this news.
20th Century Fox
11 Horrible Video Game Adaptations Before 'Pixels' (Video)
)
"Super Mario Bros." (1993)
Box Office: $20.9 million.
Mario himself, Bob Hoskins, has not only called this movie the worst job he's ever had, but it's also the biggest disappointment AND regret of his career.
)
"Double Dragon" (1994)
Box Office: $2.34 million.
In this wildly-inaccurate vision of 2007, the fate of a crappy city called "New Angeles" (L.A. and San Diego combined) will be decided by an ancient Chinese medallion, that alcoholic sibling on "Party of Five" and the T-1000 from "Terminator 2: Judgement Day." If the trailer doesn't scare you away, it's currently streaming on Netflix.
)
"Street Fighter" (1994)
Box Office: $99.4 million.
The goofy Jean-Claude Van Damme action movie nearly tripled it's $35 million budget internationally, but it was universally panned by critics. Perhaps the biggest flaw was the eventual appearance of fan favorite character Blanka -- a ferocious beast in the game, who just looked like a poorly-costumed actor in the movie.
)
"Wing Commander" (1999)
Box Office: $11.57 million.
This movie bombed in theaters, and was booed by critics. But at least this Freddy Prinze Jr. movie really, really, REALLY makes you appreciate "Star Wars." Even the prequels.
)
"House of the Dead" (2003)
Box Office: $13.8 million.
In this zombie video game adaptation's defense, it landed in theaters years before the public's hunger for the walking dead began. And it was directed by Uwe Boll.
)
"Alone in the Dark" (2005)
Box Office: $10.4 million.
The video game helped set the standard for survival horror, while the movie set the standard for the rest of Tara Reid's career. Uwe Boll was charged with bringing this to the big screen, as well.
)
"Doom" (2005)
Box Office: $55.98 million.
Before The Rock was box office viagra, he starred opposite Karl Urban in this $60 million first-person shooter adaptation that went limp at the box office.
)
"DOA: Dead or Alive" (2006)
Box Office: $7.5 million.
What happens when Eric Roberts rounds up a bunch of hot fighter chicks to fight for a $10 million prize "any time, anywhere"? Nothing good.
)
"In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale" (2008)
Box Office: $13 million.
Jason Statham, Ray Liotta and Burt Reynolds may have thought they were starring in the next "Lord of the Rings"-style fantasy epic (or they just needed a paycheck). But in reality, this adaptation of Microsoft role-playing game "Dungeon Siege" was just the next Uwe Boll bomb.
)
"Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" (2009)
Box Office: $12.7 million (2009).
Hopes for some kind of redemption for the beloved Capcom fighting game -- or a Chris Klein comeback -- were immediately dashed when this "Street Fighter" got a beating from critics.
"Need for Speed" (2014)
Box Office: $43.6 million.
In his first lead big-screen role post-"Breaking Bad," Aaron Paul failed to rev up audiences playing a street racer who joins a cross-country race with revenge in mind.
1 of 11
As bad reviews pile up for Adam Sandler’s new film, here are 10 more awful video game-based movies that tanked
"Super Mario Bros." (1993)
Box Office: $20.9 million.
Mario himself, Bob Hoskins, has not only called this movie the worst job he's ever had, but it's also the biggest disappointment AND regret of his career.
