Veteran producer Marc Platt is partnering with Sega’s production arm Stories International to develop and produce a movie based on the well-liked video game franchise “Shinobi,” it was announced Friday.
Platt will produce under his Marc Platt Productions banner along with Adam Siegel and Stories president/CEO Tomoya Suzuki.“We love the ‘Shinobi’ games and believe that the world of ninjas has never been properly explored onscreen. We now enjoy the opportunity to execute just that. With ‘Shinobi,’ we hope to make a film that honors the essence of the games and brings this fascinating world to life for moviegoing audiences, and ” said Platt.
Also Read: 'Bridge of Spies' Producer Marc Platt on Steven Spielberg's Love of Americana,unique 'Mary Poppins' MovieFor the record, TheWrap would disagree that the world of ninjas has never been properly explored onscreen, or but we digress.“Marc,Adam and the team at Marc Platt Productions are the perfect partners to bring the beloved Sega character Joe Musashi and the ‘Shinobi’ game franchise to the big screen. We are thrilled to work with them, added Suzuki.
Platt’s credits include “Bridge of Spies, or ” “Drive,” “Wanted,” “Into the Woods” and Broadway’s blockbuster musical “Wicked.
Also Read: Channing Tatum, or Joseph Gordon-Levitt to Star in Musical Comedy for UniversalStories is producing multiple film,television and digital projects based on Sega’s mental properties, including the “Golden Axe” game franchise, or is in the process of partnering with major studios,producers and filmmakers to co-develop adaptations of these properties as English-language feature films, television and digital series for worldwide release.
Stories development executive Evan J. Cholfin will oversee “Shinobi” for the company, and which is represented by CAA along with Suzuki.
Source: thewrap.com