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[Zonic]

Yes, really. & it will be called Om Nom: The Movie.

ZeptoLab and Blockade Entertainment officially announced today that they're turning the Cut the Rope mobile game franchise into a CG-animated feature film, tentatively titled Om Nom: The Movie, to be released in 2016.

The movie will focus on the beginnings of Om Nom, the beloved green monster from the Cut the Rope games who will be presented in ZeptoLab’s iconic, 3D cartoon style.

The film will be produced by Blockade’s CEO Brad Foxhoven and VP of Development David Wohl, with Zeptolab’s CTO Efim Voinov and CCO Semyon Voinov serving as Executive Producers.

Here's the movie's official plot synopsis and teaser poster:

"Om Nom tells the story of 13-year old Evan, a boy whose impulsiveness leads him to open a secret package containing a living scientific experiment - with mischievous intentions! Known only as Om Nom, this adorable creature has an insatiable appetite for everything sugary. Now free to roam, Om Nom begins to wreak havoc upon this formerly quiet town, and Evan, with his little sister Jordan in tow, must follow him on an epic adventure while avoiding a host of government agents, shady characters and other unique creatures - all of whom are looking to capture Om Nom for themselves.

Along the way, Evan and Om Nom will discover the importance of trust and patience, and how life's accidents can sometimes lead to incredible discoveries and unforgettable moments."

“Through their online stories and games, Zeptolab has been able to build an expansive world filled with engaging characters and stories," said Foxhoven in a statement. "The film will build on Om Nom’s origin, and stay true to the unique look and personality that the fans have grown to love.”

Added ZeptoLab CEO Misha Lyalin: “With this movie, we want to give our fans a deeper experience with Om Nom than ever before. With a great record with movie adaptations of video games, Blockade was clearly the right partner for us. They know how to make an interesting film without losing the spirit and the style of the original.”

“Om Nom is the cornerstone of the Cut the Rope series and his story is inseparable from the gameplay,” said ZeptoLab Creative Director Semyon Voinov. “Of course, it’s not always possible to include a full plot and character development in a mobile puzzle game, which is why we created the Om Nom Stories YouTube series. These have been so successful that a full-length animated movie was a logical continuation, and also a great opportunity to tell Om Nom’s story to as many people as possible.”

Originally launched in 2010, Cut the Rope games have been downloaded more than 700 million times by users around the world, in addition to winning several industry awards including Best Handheld Game and the Apple Design Award.

Blockade Entertainment is also the outfit behind the forthcoming Ratchet & Clank and Sly Cooper animated feature films.

The poster:

 

[hoserx]

that's a long time from now!

 

[Courage]

Sucks that I gotta wait 20000 years for it.

 

[Wario64]

Can't believe Gamecube is still alive, but 22016 seems rather far

 

[Zonic]

Aaaaannnddd I just noticed I mistyped "2016" as "22016".

....& the fact people will joke "GC" as "Gamecube" instead of "Computer Graphics"

 

[BibiMaghoo]

We will all be dead. Thanks OP.

 

[VeryGooster]

Longest port wait ever?

 

[cptodin]

What rope do I have to cut to get a gamecube movie in 20000 years?

 

[Sephzilla]

With a release year like that, it'll take almost as long to make as The Last Guardian

 

[Rupe]

Oh so they're going for the retro crowd... at least I'll be dead.

 

[Qurupeke]

20000 years from now and on Gamecube? Wow.

....& the fact people will joke "GC" as "Gamecube" instead of "Computer Graphics"

CG not GC.

 

[Hanmik]

Year 22016 .. just in time for The Last Guardians release.

 

[ExigentContact]

Will fickle mobile audiences even care 20000 years from now?

 

[Nibel]

I have absolutely no issues with this since I won't be alive once this comes out

 

[Doffen]

Sucks that I gotta wait 20000 years for it.

 

[VeryGooster]

Year 22016 .. just in time for The Last Guardians release.

Gets delayed to 22017.

In seriousness are people still talking about Cut The Rope?

 

[kuroneko0509]

20k years later... ok

 

[Tregard]

I will never not think "Cut the Rope" is "You must burn the rope"

 

[Ghost Slayer]

Hope my afterlife will remember this moment so he can watch this movie lol

 

[Stranya]

Stuff gets announced WAY too early these days.

 

[FelipeMGM]

Year 22016 .. just in time for The Last Guardians release.

Damm, you beat me to it

 

[BiGBoSSMk23]

Man what a thread title fuck up lol...

 

[Codeblue]

I will never not think "Cut the Rope" is "You must burn the rope"

Glad I'm not the only one.

 

[Kriken]

Same year as TLG release? wow, we have quite a ways to go

Edit: beaten

 

[fork_bomb]

Too bad I'll be dead before I can can see this movie based on a children's mobile game

 

[Hanmik]

Gets delayed to 22017.

In seriousness are people still talking about Cut The Rope?

you should see the Cosplay scene for this game..

 

[spons]

Man what a thread title fuck up lol...

He gives all the fucks.

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

Same year as TLG release? wow, we have quite a ways to go

haha.

 

[YianGaruga]

Already the best thread of the week and it's just monday. Good job OP!

 

[Courage]

OP, it's CGI lmao.

That edit to GCI.

Edit: never mind it's fixed

 

[Spaced Harrier]

I hear its gomputer craphics are crazy good.

 

[KingSnake]

I guess they're going to bundle it with HL3. Maybe they will port them to Wii U though.

 

[Lulubop]

20 thousands years from now and Sony word on the last guardian is that it's still in development

 

[RoboPlato]

Delays are really getting out of hand this gen.

 

[Altered Juice]

22016

 

[CaptainTiptop]

So the wait for this film will be as long as the wait for E3 feels.

 

[Stampy]

Jaffe?

 

[I Wanna Be The Guy]

Delays are really getting out of hand this gen.

This gen? What are you talking about? It clearly says Gamecube.

 

[Combichristoffersen]

So it'll release around the same time as The Last Guardian, OP?

 

[Dance Inferno]

These jokes are great and I'ma let you finish, but Cut The Rope is the best mobile game ever.

 

[fork_bomb]

Jaffe?

Rich Evans. He's the president of Space.

 

[redmetal86]

What a time to not be alive....

I'd prefer a Fruit Ninja movie.

 

[I Wanna Be The Guy]

These jokes are great and I'ma let you finish, but Cut The Rope is the best mobile game ever.

Is there a Taylor Swift mobile game yet? There should be.

 

[Ambient80]

Ah, I see it'll be launching alongside the Last Guardian movie.

 

[OnPoint]

Now we just need a specific date to circle.

 

[Veritigo_X]

lol that title is a mess OP. What the hell happened? Get it together man.

 

[Lunaniem]

This only made me remember that they are still making an Angry Birds movie.

 

[Radec]

22016?

 

[Zareka]

The Last Guardian getting absolutely dog piled in this thread, god damn.

 

[Akiller]

This will be a fun thread to read in retrospective.

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