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GTA the movie : The great thing that almost happened ... Or was it?

StarJet | February 05, 2008 | Blog | PC Playstation 2 Misc 
It seems that there were plans for a movie based on Grand Theft Auto last spring. Though Rockstar claims they did not have any proceedings with this idea that a studio had, the "Variety Cut Scene" blog claims that it came so close to a deal and also possibly rapper Eminem was going to star in it.
How close was this deal to happening? Reporters at Variety (and, I have since learned, other publications) were preparing their stories based on conversations with the studio in question. Internally at Take 2, people were talking about it as a done deal. Then at the last minute, it all fell apart. I'm told Take 2 couldn't finalize terms with the studio, though I'm not sure if it was a purely financial issue or if, in the end, the publisher got cold feet about giving away rights to its baby.

Who knows if Rockstar will ever be willing to make a movie deal again. But for those who think that in principle the publisher would never be interested, last year's events prove them wrong. Perhaps one day it'll happen. Maybe even before the "Halo" film.

quote Rockstar
Rockstar was not involved in this project in any shape or form nor is it something that we're currently interested in. There was no GTA movie in the works as far as Rockstar is concerned. Some movie producers were trying to put something together to entice us to make a movie, as studios and production teams frequently have done in the past. This proposal was no more interesting than the numerous others we receive. We never entertained proceeding with the project.

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  • 0 thumbs!
    Bri | February 06, 2008
    Due to the piss-poor track record video game movies tend to rack up, I'd definitely shoot this one down. I really disapprove of any movie on GTA, especially without the consent or advice from Rockstar themselves. It could be a great crime/coming of age film, but obviously right now it isn't the time for it.
  • 0 thumbs!
    Storm | February 06, 2008
    It could bring in GTA fans, huge sales there, but as Bri mentioned, video-game based [live-action] movies don't usually do well...it could very well bring down GTA's name in a sense.
  • -1 thumbs!
    Final Blade | February 06, 2008
    Im sorry i like Eminem, but he staring in a GTA film is utter fail right there. I would rather pick Ice-cube or someone with acting talent. The 8 Mile sucked balls.
    • 0 thumbs!
      StarJet | February 06, 2008
      Ice cube look great for Big Smoke I guess.
      • 0 thumbs!
        Final Blade | February 07, 2008
        Thats an interesting suggestion, although i would prefer Cedric the Entertainer. But thats assuming this is following SA
  • 0 thumbs!
    wizard_a52 | February 06, 2008
    Storm u tottaly have right.Many people like GTA but not many would like a movie lol and Eminem xD .
  • 0 thumbs!
    slumpy monkey | February 06, 2008
    There is a FILM called GRand theft auto.

    My cousing had it on DVD.

    Il try and find it.
  • 0 thumbs!
    SvR2008 | February 06, 2008
    The movie would have been awesome. Too bad it didn't happen.
  • 0 thumbs!
    Alvaroduck | February 06, 2008
    @Slumpy: Yes, there is a film called Grand Theft Auto. I've seen it before, and it was a PG, so it must have sucked.

    I guess GTA could work as a film, though, if done properly.
  • 0 thumbs!
    The Primagen | February 07, 2008
    Eminem? I would rather shoot myself in the face than watch this.
  • 1 thumbs!
    Jaw Knee | February 07, 2008
    I dunno guys, we might have to ask Jack Thompson first.
    • 0 thumbs!
      StarJet | February 07, 2008
      quote Jaw Knee
      I dunno guys, we might have to ask Jack Thompson first.
      WIN!
  • 0 thumbs!
    Xegaldis | February 07, 2008
    This would be stupid. seriously. Keep GTA on the consoles, not the big screen.
  • 0 thumbs!
    Silver Mirror | February 07, 2008
    GTA certainly makes a lot more sense than many other game to movie adaption. It could have gone either way. But no Eminem please
  • 0 thumbs!
    Kinetic | February 08, 2008
    Didn't they already make a GTA movie? A LONG time ago?
  • 0 thumbs!
    Jaw Knee | February 09, 2008
    Who the *bleep* thumbed me down? It was a joke people.

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