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maxcriden · May 17, 2016

- $80 million China-U.S. co-production
- handled by Threshold Global Studios, a new banner formed by Bruno Wu and producer Larry Kasanoff
- team-up between Kasanoffs Threshold Entertainment Group and Wus Seven Star Works
- Mortal Kombat producer Kasanoff is in Cannes speaking with international sales agents
- team has been working with The Tetris Company for over a year
- financing has been secured
- plan is to film in China and other locations in 2017
- billed as a sci-fi thriller
- film is seen as the first part of a trilogy
-Thresholds Jimmy Lenner is executive producing with The Tetris Company and Seven Stars

Via:

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2016/...movie-takes-shape-with-80-million-in-funding/

http://deadline.com/2016/05/tetris-...off-threshold-global-china-cannes-1201758000/

http://gonintendo.com/

Oneself · May 17, 2016

That's puzzling.

Kagoshima_Luke · May 17, 2016

Now that's a thread title.

Dusk Golem · May 17, 2016

Now, this movie series could be amazing, don't get me wrong.

But somebody saying there's going to a Tetris movie almost sounds like a joke. Now saying they're planning a Tetris film trilogy sounds almost like pure parody.

I mean, it sounds like they're going for some dark sci-fi thriller based off of... Tetris. Why? I'm not saying it couldn't work, if done correctly anything could work. But... Why? I guess why not in this case. Be curious and somewhat puzzled to see how this develops.

Cardon · May 17, 2016

The fact that Larry Kassanoff is doing this has me intrigued in all the wrong ways. With him involved this could end up being goofy than the live-action Super Mario Bros. movie.

Daft Punk · May 17, 2016

As long as the story isn't russian through anything, it could be decent.

louiedog · May 17, 2016

The real story will be in 15 years when they slide that long piece into place and reboot the franchise.

spekkeh · May 17, 2016

You could say pieces are falling into place for this movie.

Poohblaster · May 17, 2016

I don't understand how this will fit together.

EuanThePooan · May 17, 2016

What is the genre even going to be? When I think Tetris I think ultra-violent cyberpunk martial arts horror thriller but who knows

Revan · May 17, 2016

Neiteio · May 17, 2016

So, uh... What interesting creative concepts do they want to take from Tetris, exactly?

ps3ud0 · May 17, 2016

Wonder if it will have a twist

ps3ud0 8)

Ninja Kn1ght · May 17, 2016

Penny Arcade called it 13 years ago:

https://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2003/01/24

KRaZyAmmo · May 17, 2016

will we have that college humor tetris god in the movie?

sixteen-bit · May 17, 2016

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1220575

KillerDark · May 17, 2016

I can't even imagine what this will end up looking like. Planning it as a trilogy also seems extremely optimistic...

spekkeh · May 17, 2016

EuanThePooan said:
What is the genre even going to be? When I think Tetris I think ultra-violent cyberpunk martial arts horror thriller but who knows

I keep trying to come up with a genre but my mind is blocked.

suddenlyissoon · May 17, 2016

Ah, these Chinese production companies have a lot to learn about the US market.

justsomeguy · May 17, 2016

The pieces are slowly falling into place

Pantaghana · May 17, 2016

A Tetris movie. A movie about Tetris. A trilogy of Tetris movies.

Fucking what?

And it's live-action?

How many drugs were involved in this whole process?

ShroudOfFate · May 17, 2016

In a world where all tetramino's have always fit together, one tetramino decides to go rogue. In this sci fi thriller, L. Block flips and turns his way right into the heart of a goverment conspiracy that threatens to crumble all conformity. Part 1 in theaters 2017

KHlover · May 17, 2016

Can't be any worse than Pixels, can it?

*knocks on wood*

Cronee said:
I don't see how this can stack up to the hype that is tetris. Though, I suppose if all the pieces just fall into place..

mcw said:
I think they might have a major blockbuster on their hands.

Those are some horrible puns. Go to your room and think about what you've done!

SuitedforGaming · May 17, 2016

A Very ambitious undertaking. Good luck and all the best to them.

Cronee · May 17, 2016

I don't see how this can stack up to the hype that is tetris. Though, I suppose if all the pieces just fall into place..

The Broken Ska Record · May 17, 2016

Honestly, a documentary about the creation of Tetris would be more interesting.

mcw · May 17, 2016

I think they might have a major blockbuster on their hands.

lazygecko · May 17, 2016

My body is ready for Tetris Cinematic Universe

DZ_b_EZ · May 17, 2016

OH MY GOD!!

You know what would make this awesome?? If it were real life and all the characters were dressed up in Tetris outfits with their arms and legs out, but they all know martial arts.
What if its kind of like a Sleeping Dogs, gritty story were in order to defeat the opponent they have match connect on them??

I don't know this is coming off the top of my head XD

Oersted · May 17, 2016

At worst it will be such a trainwreck, that you don't have to (and shouldn't) watch it to be entertained.

sol740 · May 17, 2016

mcw said:
I think they might have a major blockbuster on their hands.

We have a winner.

Sheriff_Battlesnake · May 17, 2016

B R A N D R E C O G N I T I O N

Azoor · May 17, 2016

What's next, a Bejeweled movie ?

Piston Hyundai · May 17, 2016

how do you not make it four movies

Oneself · May 17, 2016

mcw said:
I think they might have a major blockbuster on their hands.

Ok you win.

mikeyvids · May 17, 2016

The only way I see a remotely interesting trilogy coming out of this is

1. The only thing that might work is the story of Alexey Pajitnov making Tetris as a personal biographical film

2. Nintendo & Gameboy Tetris success / legal battle as legal / business drama.

3. Post-gameboy Tetris as a documentary following the Tetris scene and influence in subcultures e.g. people who program building lights into playable Tetris games.

Tadaima · May 17, 2016

mcw said:
I think they might have a major blockbuster on their hands.

Brilliant.

Malice215 · May 17, 2016

I wish I had enough wealth to decide to spend $80 million on a damn Tetris blockbuster trilogy.

It can't be worse than Pixels can it?

BadAss2961 · May 17, 2016

So how will they do it? A bunch of talking shapes and squares?

UpDownLeftRight · May 17, 2016

How does Tetris become a Sci-fi thriller? I'm really trying to wrap my head around this one but I got nothing.

Tempy · May 17, 2016

I want it to be wire-fu.

MegaSackman · May 17, 2016

The stick won't show up until the third movie. Save this post.

Mister Zimbu · May 17, 2016

Why the hell is it a trilogy?

It's goddamn Tetris. It should be a tetralogy.

ps3ud0 · May 17, 2016

Tetris: A New Drop
The Chirality Strikes Back
Return of the L

ps3ud0 8)

Onaco · May 17, 2016

Can't wait to see T block take on Thanos.

Nick · May 17, 2016

FLOP.

LycanXIII · May 17, 2016

Bosman vs Wozniak the movie.

Acquiescence · May 17, 2016

Keanu Reeves would be perfect as the line piece.

Feichaw · May 17, 2016

Let's just take a deep breath and enjoy the ride, ok. No thoughts. Only feelings are allowed. It's gonna be an emotional experience for everyone.

Spring Drive · May 17, 2016

Would you rather watch this or Assassin's Creed?

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