Movies
[OMFG] ‘[REC]’ Gets First Person Shooter Game in 2012!
Bloody Disgusting has learned that Tonika Games has reached an agreement with Filmax to create a video game based on Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza’ [REC] franchise!
As translated, the game will faithfully reproduce the content of much of the story, divided into four worlds, one for each part of the franchise. So, at first, users will enjoy the first two phases which will be referring to [REC] and [REC] 2, and after premiering as they are the third and fourth installment.
The official game of [REC] has been developed with Unity3D technology, a powerful game engine used to create products on multiple platforms, including hardcore Platforms PlayStation and mobile devices such as iPhone and Android.
The concept of play, gender-based FPS (First Person Shooter), exploits the possibilities of the 3D engine to provide the player with an immersive experience in first person whose goal is to meet modeled scenarios successive missions from the original locations of the films.
In the design and development process is taken into account very scary atmosphere of the film, employing a dynamic lighting scheme and a special surround sound library. On the other hand, the choice of weapons available for each scene and character has been taken into account the component of action and violence which is also the hallmark of the franchise.
The game will be available on the following devices: iPhone, iPad, PC, Blackberry, and Android tablet. It will be available in several languages: Castilian, English, French, Italian and German. The price of 2.99 euros will download will be available in the first quarter of 2012.
Movies
‘Drop’ – Violett Beane Joins the Cast of Christopher Landon’s New Thriller
Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) is staying busy here in 2024, directing not only the werewolf movie Big Bad but also an upcoming thriller titled Drop.
The project for Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes is being described as a “fast-paced thriller,” and Deadline reports today that Violett Beane (Truth or Dare) has joined the cast.
Newcomer Jacob Robinson has also signed on to star in the mysterious thriller. Previously announced, Meghann Fahy (“White Lotus”) will be leading the cast.
Landon recently teased on Twitter, “This is my love letter to DePalma.”
Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach wrote the script.
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — “who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes” — are producing the upcoming Drop. Sam Lerner is an executive producer.
THR notes, “The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal.”