Borderlands (August 9, 2024)

[6souls]

Developed by Lionsgate, Produced by Avi and Ari Arad

Avi Arad and his son Ari Arad have been involved in the creation of the film franchises for Iron Man, Spider Man, The Amazing Spider Man, X-Men, Ghost Rider and Blade.

Lionsgate made a major push last year into videogames when it named Nerdist Industries CEO Peter Levin as president of interactive ventures and games.

“Part of our strategy in entering the game space under Peter Levin has been to source new brands with built-in audiences that will translate into great films and television shows,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Co-Chairs Rob Friedman and Patrick Wachsberger. “The ‘Borderlands’ games don’t pull any punches, and we’ll make the movie with the same in-your-face attitude that has made the series a blockbuster mega-franchise.”

“Lionsgate has emerged as a major creative force in the global marketplace with an incredible portfolio of brands; our partners at Gearbox have pioneered and cultivated an iconic property; and Avi and Ari Arad are two of the most successful producers of action franchises,” Take-Two Interactive Chairman and CEO Strauss Zelnick said. “This alliance is ideally positioned to create a bold, provocative, no-holds-barred motion picture phenomenon that will delight ‘Borderlands” current legions of fans and captivate moviegoers around the world.”

Avi Arad founded Marvel Studios in 1993 and resigned 13 years later to form his own production company, where Ari Arad is the president. He’s continuing to produce some of the Marvel films, such as the “Spider-Man” titles, along with videogame adaptations such as “Uncharted” and “Ghost in the Shell.”

His first feature outside Marvel was 2007’s “Bratz: The Movie,” which was released by Lionsgate.

http://variety.com/2015/film/news/bo...te-1201580303/

[Rhyis.]

I already saw this movie. It's called Mad Max: Fury Road.

[Zzsark]

Seriously. I love the games but not seeing any appeal here after Mad Max... Mad Max with Claptrap?

[Nama]

I think theres potential if they highlight the comedy aspect of borderlands more then the action. Comparisons to Mad Max are inevitable and they are not going to beat the action in it unless they hire everyone off of mad max.

[chazzyphizzle]

borderlands is basically one giant homage to mad max so yeah, it's pretty similar. that said, there is no way this can possibly be good

[Zzsark]

borderlands is basically one giant homage to mad max

That is exactly what it is and there in lies the biggest problem with this. It's been done and was likely done better than whatever they will come up with.

[tyven]

i hope marcus narrates it you guys

[Burningthought]

I hope Jessica Nigri gets casted as Moxxi.

[Skeelo]

Should just make it all about Tiny Tina and the assault on dragons keep. By far best part about borderlands.

[6souls]

Directed by Eli Roth (Hostel/Death Wish {Remake}), Written by Craig Mazin (Hangover 2&3/Scary Movie 3&4)
https://www.comicbookmovie.com/video...i-roth-a173363 | https://twitter.com/DuvalMagic/statu...67293324795904

[Cail]

Cate Blanchett cast as Lilith
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...vie-adaptation

[6souls]

Rumor: Kevin Hart in Talks to Star as Roland
https://www.theilluminerdi.com/2020/...hart-attached/

[chazzyphizzle]

oof

[Qalbert]

Kevin Hart as Roland doesn't make sense for Borderlands, but does make sense for "we have to make a movie about Borderlands". Like he doesn't fit the role, but I am absolutely unsurprised by the casting (if legit).

[Karbuncle]

I'm a bit shocked TBH, Roland was always played more serious/straight than the others and as a stoic leader despite him still fitting into the comedy vibe of the Borderlands games, neither thing I see Kevin Hart doing like, at all, but there are plenty of Black Actors that could get the same general audience appeal while fitting the role better.

But I mean hey, maybe they won't have him play an over the top slapstick comedy joke and this will be an oddly tame, new direction for Hart?

[Rhyis.]

they probably wont have a claptrap character so kevin hart will now meld roland and claptrap together

[Qalbert]

It's not impossible, but on a surface level it definitely reads as "oh yeah Borderlands is supposed to be funny, better get a funny black guy"

[6souls]

They could cast The Rock as Brick in this case.

[Qalbert]

I actually made a Dwayne "The Brick" Johnson joke in my group chat when we were talking about it lol.

[Cantih]

And you could bring on Karen Gillan to play Lilith!