Kane & Lynch Has Its Script
This looks much, much better than Joust.
The videogame on which it's based isn't even in stores yet, but apparently, Lionsgate is so gosh-darn excited about its Kane & Lynch adaptation that it's gearing up to start filming this fall.
Specifically, the studio is said to be thrilled with the script delivered by screenwriter Kyle Ward, whose previous credits include...well, nothing, really; although he sold something called Fiasco Heights to Michael Bay's production company in the spring, the bulk of his career has been spent as an assistant at DreamWorks.
Earlier reports had speculated that Jieho Lee would direct Kane & Lynch, and was writing a script with Bob DeRosa. The IGN article mentions that Ward's script beat out Lee and DeRosa's, but says nothing about Lee's involvement in a directorial capacity, so it seems safe to assume he's no longer attached.
So what's Kane & Lynch all about, anyway? From IGN's report:
The story will parallel that of the Eidos game, which involves a mercenary named Kane and a "medicated psychopath" called Lynch. The two encounter one another while en route to death row, and together they decide to embark on a quest for revenge against Kane's former employers, one of those mysterious and covert organization types.
The game has been described as being heavily influenced by Michael Mann, and bearing more than a slight resemblance to 1988's Roy Scheider / Adam Baldwin thriller Cohen and Tate.
Source: IGN Movies
Specifically, the studio is said to be thrilled with the script delivered by screenwriter Kyle Ward, whose previous credits include...well, nothing, really; although he sold something called Fiasco Heights to Michael Bay's production company in the spring, the bulk of his career has been spent as an assistant at DreamWorks.
Earlier reports had speculated that Jieho Lee would direct Kane & Lynch, and was writing a script with Bob DeRosa. The IGN article mentions that Ward's script beat out Lee and DeRosa's, but says nothing about Lee's involvement in a directorial capacity, so it seems safe to assume he's no longer attached.
So what's Kane & Lynch all about, anyway? From IGN's report:
The story will parallel that of the Eidos game, which involves a mercenary named Kane and a "medicated psychopath" called Lynch. The two encounter one another while en route to death row, and together they decide to embark on a quest for revenge against Kane's former employers, one of those mysterious and covert organization types.
The game has been described as being heavily influenced by Michael Mann, and bearing more than a slight resemblance to 1988's Roy Scheider / Adam Baldwin thriller Cohen and Tate.
Source: IGN Movies
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ThePinhead writes: on Aug 31 2007 10:24 AM This movie is gonna be canceled shortly after the game bombs. (Reply to this) |
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arendr writes: on Aug 31 2007 10:47 AM Is this that game that keeps getting boycotted? I guess I'm out of the loop. (Reply to this) |
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Demonknight writes: on Aug 31 2007 11:48 AM I keep forgetting that people can see into the future and already know that a game that hasn't been released is gonna suck..... (Reply to this) |
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Exode writes: on Aug 31 2007 12:41 PM The premise in this article seems typical on the surface but when I witnessed the trailers for the game's cutscenes it felt strongly like a proud accomplishment of Quentin Tarintino. The first phrase that came to my mind when I finished watching the trailer was "What I wouldn't give to obtain the film rights to this." Given how quickly they're adapting it in contrast to other game-to-film adaptions, I believe they understand the potential a Kane & Lynch adaption has even if their primary concern is earnings over creativity. From what I've seen the relationship between the two main characters, especially Lynch, is going to be what either raises this film above average quality or sends it to the depths of mediocrity. (Reply to this) |
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chrise7272 writes: on Aug 31 2007 02:23 PM I thought they already made this movie, it was called Ecks Vs. Sever, and it was a movie so bad that Uwe Boll didn't like it! (Reply to this) |
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smartmoviekid writes: on Sep 01 2007 01:31 AM umm FYI, the boycotted game happens t obe ManHunt 2, not this, and yes, i believe a film based on this game would do quite well with good hands on board. (Reply to this) |
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bribios writes: on Sep 02 2007 08:33 PM This game is one of the games I'm really looking forward to coming up. I love the Hitman series, and I think this will be another great game from I/O. This game isn't boycotted yet, but if it's successful enough, believe me it will be. If it bombs (and I don't think it will), it will sneak under the radar, despite the fact that it's so incredibly violent. I think the fact they already want to make a movie out of the game when it isn't even out yet is an indicator as to how strong the game will be story and atmosphere wise. People are gonna be in two camps when it comes to this game I think: those who think it's an exemplary game that future games should try to model themselves after, and those who thinks it's an ultraviolent overrated piece of garbage. From what I've seen, I'm inclined to agree with the former statement. All that being said, if they make a movie of it, the movie probably will suck. (Reply to this) |
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Chooeubhaechaeus writes: on Sep 03 2007 01:30 PM hope the game turns out good... (Reply to this) |
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