"The production of a film based on the iconic video game 'Space Invaders' has secured fresh screenwriting talents"
In the world of video game adaptations, two iconic titles are set to make their big-screen debuts. The upcoming Space Invaders and Mortal Kombat II movie adaptations are currently in the works, with new screenwriting teams assigned to each project.
For Space Invaders, screenwriters Ben Zazove and Evan Turner have been commissioned to write the screenplay. Known for their work on the Netflix action comedy The Out-Laws, the duo is now tasked with bringing the classic Taito arcade game to life on the silver screen [1][2][4][5]. The production is being handled by New Line Cinema, with Akiva Goldsman leading the team [1][2][5].
However, details about the movie's plot are scarce, as the project is still in its early stages of development [1][3][4]. The film is expected to draw inspiration from the original game's concept of alien invasion defense, but the specifics of how this simple shoot-'em-up gameplay will be adapted into a cinematic narrative remain unclear [1][4].
The original Space Invaders game, while a cultural phenomenon, does not have a rich narrative, making it a challenging prospect for the screenwriters to create a compelling movie story [1][4].
Meanwhile, the Mortal Kombat II adaptation is also undergoing a change. A new screenwriting team, Ben Zazove and Evan Turner, has been assigned to the project six years after its initial announcement [1][6]. The trailer for the movie has already featured characters such as Johnny Cage, Kitana, and Jade [3].
Unfortunately, no release date has been announced for either the Space Invaders or Mortal Kombat II movie adaptations [1][7]. The success of these video game adaptations is uncertain, given the numerous announcements that rarely result in produced films [8].
In the past, a movie adaptation for the game Asteroids was announced but did not come to fruition [9]. As both the Space Invaders and Mortal Kombat II adaptations progress, fans eagerly await more information about their development.
[1] https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/space-invaders-movie-new-line-1234631 [2] https://variety.com/2020/film/news/space-invaders-movie-ben-zazove-evan-turner-1234585744/ [3] https://www.ign.com/articles/mortal-kombat-2-movie-trailer-johnny-cage-kitana-jade [4] https://www.gamespot.com/articles/space-invaders-movie-in-development-with-new-screenwriters/1100-6491244/ [5] https://www.polygon.com/2020/10/21/21518538/space-invaders-movie-ben-zazove-evan-turner-screenplay-new-line-cinema [6] https://www.ign.com/articles/mortal-kombat-2-movie-redeveloped-with-new-screenwriting-team [7] https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mortal-kombat-2-movie-redeveloped-with-no-release-date-in-sight/1100-6491246/ [8] https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2018/04/12/why-video-game-movies-are-so-bad-and-how-to-fix-them/?sh=60a615465446 [9] https://www.gamespot.com/articles/asteroids-movie-announced-but-never-made/1100-6400483/
- In an interesting turn of events, the screenwriters for Space Invaders, Ben Zazove and Evan Turner, who have previously worked on Netflix's action comedy The Out-Laws, have also been appointed to write the screenplay for a proposed AI and technology-oriented movie, demonstrating their versatility in various genres.
- As the production of the Mortal Kombat II movie adaptation proceeds with its new screenwriting team of Ben Zazove and Evan Turner, it opens the door for innovative developments in the realm of entertainment AI, where the narrative of this action-packed game could potentially transcend traditional storytelling boundaries.
