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Oscar nominee Jon Spaihts, who co-wrote “Dune” parts one and two with Denis Villenueve and Eric Roth, has been tapped to tackle the screenplay for Netflix’s upcoming fiilm adaptation of “Gears of War.” The popular video game series has long been rumored for a series or film.
“’Gears of War’ is one of the all-time great action games, with vivid characters, a beautifully designed world, and a combat system that drives home the lethality of war and the importance of standing by your squadmates,” Spaihts said. “It wants to be cinema, and I’m thrilled to have the chance to help that happen.”
Spaihts’ writing credits also include “Doctor Strange,” “Prometheus,” “The Mummy” (2017), and “Passengers.”
Yes, “Gears of War” creator Cliff Bleszinski wants Dave Bautista to star.
We’ll let you know what we hear about this and other news.
Mary Anne Butler
Mary Anne Butler (Mab) has been part of the fast-paced world of journalism since she was 15, getting her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (where she is still Editor-in-Chief), Bleeding Cool (where she was News Editor), and now Nerdbot as Editor-In-Chief.
Over the past 10 years, she’s built a reputation at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always). Interviews, reviews, observations, breaking news, and objective reporting are the name of the game for the founder of Harkonnen Knife Fight, a Dune-themed band with an international presence.
Though she be but little, she is fierce.
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