Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Report: Jerry Bruckheimer Games closed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/01/report-jerry-bruckheimer-games-closed/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/01/report-jerry-bruckheimer-games-closed/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/01/report-jerry-bruckheimer-games-closed/#comments American film and television producer Jerry Bruckheimer's eponymous software development studio Jerry Bruckheimer Games has been shut down, according to Gamespot. After having released a grand total of zero games since its inception in 2007, Jerry Bruckheimer Games is "no longer a functioning entity," a Bruckheimer Films representative is quoted as saying.

Prior to this, the last we'd heard of Jerry's incubation chamber was way back in 2011, when rumors spread that the studio was working on three different titles. No games or projects, however, were ever officially announced.

JoystiqReport: Jerry Bruckheimer Games closed originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>closureJerry-Bruckheimerjerry-bruckheimer-gamesreportFri, 01 Mar 2013 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Jerry Bruckheimer Games working on three titles]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/02/rumor-jerry-bruckheimer-games-working-on-three-titles/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/02/rumor-jerry-bruckheimer-games-working-on-three-titles/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/02/rumor-jerry-bruckheimer-games-working-on-three-titles/#comments We haven't heard much about Jerry Bruckheimer Games -- the company set up to make interactive software under the direction of the legendary film producer -- since it was formed, but it apparently has been hard at work on something ... or things. A resume from a former employee of the company, Justin Leader, says that Bruckheimer's label is (or at least was) developing "3 major unannounced video games, including Xbox and PS3 products."

That's quite a slate for a company that hasn't officially announced or released anything. Jerry Bruckheimer Games has previously said that it would be working on original IPs. The one thing we can definitely assume: They all have (or had) protagonists who slowly walk away from explosions.

JoystiqRumor: Jerry Bruckheimer Games working on three titles originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 02 May 2011 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>jerry-bruckheimerjerry-bruckheimer-gamesmicrosoftpcplaystationps3xboxMon, 02 May 2011 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Prince of Persia becomes highest grossing video game-based movie]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/22/prince-of-persia-becomes-highest-grossing-video-game-based-movie/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/22/prince-of-persia-becomes-highest-grossing-video-game-based-movie/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/22/prince-of-persia-becomes-highest-grossing-video-game-based-movie/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Though Jerry Bruckheimer's latest opus, a film adaptation of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, wasn't received with commercial fanfare in the U.S. (it's only pulled in about $80 million domestically), it's fared far better overseas. According to Box Office Mojo, the movie's received worldwide earnings of $293 million, making it the highest grossing game-to-film adaptation to date.

The previous holder of this prestigious title was the original Tomb Raider film, which currently stands at $274 million worldwide. We're overjoyed that Prince of Persia managed to surpass this record -- mainly because, hey, it's about time someone took Jon Voight down a peg or two.

JoystiqPrince of Persia becomes highest grossing video game-based movie originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>box-officeJerry-Bruckheimermovieprince-of-persiaprince-of-persia-movieTue, 22 Jun 2010 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Prince of Persia movie opens with $37.8M domestically [Update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/31/prince-of-persia-movie-opens-with-30-2m-domestically/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/31/prince-of-persia-movie-opens-with-30-2m-domestically/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/31/prince-of-persia-movie-opens-with-30-2m-domestically/#comments Update: IMDB has updated its projected totals for the weekend box office to include the Memorial Day holiday, increasing ticket totals of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time from $30.2 million to $37.8 million for the four-day weekend. The increase pushes the video game-based flick to second place ahead of Sex and the City 2.

Original: If you only considered its current Metacritic ranking, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time could be called the first disaster movie of the summer season. According to IMDb, the Jerry Bruckheimer-produced time manipulation romp cracked third place in the US with $30.2 million in its opening weekend, behind first-place Shrek Forever After ($43.3 million) and Sex and the City 2: Electric Boogaloo with $32.1 million.

While Bruckheimer may have been wishing for Pirates of the Caribbean-style opening numbers, Box Office Mojo reports that Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is the third largest box office opening ever for a video game-based film. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Pokemon: The First Movie, currently own the first and second spot respectively in that extremely specific category.

Internationally the Prince fared better, bringing in $59 million from overseas theaters and capturing first place. So far, The Sands of Time has earned a total of $87.5 in the two weeks it has been released overseas.

[Via BigDownload]

JoystiqPrince of Persia movie opens with $37.8M domestically [Update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 31 May 2010 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>box-officejake-gyllenhaalJerry-BruckheimerJordan-Mechnermoviesprince-of-persiaprince-of-persia-movieprince-of-persia-the-sands-of-timeubisoftMon, 31 May 2010 17:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Bruckheimer explains why movie games 'fail']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/14/bruckheimer-explains-why-movie-games-fail/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/14/bruckheimer-explains-why-movie-games-fail/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/14/bruckheimer-explains-why-movie-games-fail/#comments
Even with James Cameron's name attached to it, the Avatar video game simply wasn't good. While a few games (Goldeneye, Chronicles of Riddick) manage to escape the "movie game curse," most licensed games are plagued by mediocrity. Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of the upcoming Prince of Persia movie, explained to Gamasutra that studios have "this business model where they know they'll sell X amount of games on that opening couple of weeks, and a lot of them do that, rather than take their time and create a wonderful game."

While such a conclusion is probably obvious to the average Joystiq reader, it's vindicating to hear a high-profile producer admit to such industry shortcomings. Bruckheimer does offer a reasonable solution: release licensed games alongside their movie counterparts' home video releases to give them more development time. "As long as it's a good game, people will play it," concluded Bruckheimer.

"The problem is, to really make a good game, it really takes a long time," explained Bruckheimer, whose game studio is taking its sweet time (to even announce a title). "So by the time you green-light a movie, it's a year to a year-and-a-half until it's out. That's too short a period for a video game to be made. It's a three-year process to get a really good game made, and that's where they fail."

Incidentally, Ubisoft's Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, which is tangentially related to Bruckheimer's film, will release ten days before the movie, following just about two years of development time.

JoystiqBruckheimer explains why movie games 'fail' originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>jerry-bruckheimerMicrosoftNintendoprince-of-persiaprince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sandsWiiXbox-360Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Prince of Persia film sneak peek reminds us of our Bruck-love]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/13/prince-of-persia-film-sneak-peek-reminds-us-of-our-bruck-love/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/13/prince-of-persia-film-sneak-peek-reminds-us-of-our-bruck-love/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/13/prince-of-persia-film-sneak-peek-reminds-us-of-our-bruck-love/#comments Regardless of how unfaithful it might end up being to its ludological source material, or how cheesy its dialogue is, or how poorly its actors perform, it's difficult for us not to get substantially excited by the two behind-the-scenes previews of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time we've posted above and after the jump. It looks to be, on all accounts, a Bruckheimer joint -- big, awesome and ... uncerebral. Like a big, clumsy elephant, riding a race car into a tornado made of swords. That's a spectacle we'll gladly drop $10.50 to witness once the film hits theaters May 28.

Continue reading Prince of Persia film sneak peek reminds us of our Bruck-love

JoystiqPrince of Persia film sneak peek reminds us of our Bruck-love originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>behind-the-scenesfilmjerry-bruckheimermovieprince-of-persiaprince-of-persia-movietrailerTue, 13 Apr 2010 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Prince of Persia movie trailer full of slow-mo-enhaal]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/02/prince-of-persia-movie-trailer-full-of-slow-mo-enhaal/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/02/prince-of-persia-movie-trailer-full-of-slow-mo-enhaal/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/02/prince-of-persia-movie-trailer-full-of-slow-mo-enhaal/#comments Make no mistake, we're interested in the upcoming Prince of Persia movie for two reasons: Jake and Gyllenhaal. Saying otherwise is just a lie -- for some reason, some of you think worshipping the Gyllemonster is a bad thing? We don't understand it, but we're not judging you, are we?

Here on Joystiq, we celebrate the roguish charm of the new wielder of the Sands of Time. And we welcome you to do the same by checking out the latest trailer past the break, courtesy of IGN.

Continue reading Prince of Persia movie trailer full of slow-mo-enhaal

JoystiqPrince of Persia movie trailer full of slow-mo-enhaal originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>disneyfilmjake-gyllenhaalJerry-Bruckheimermovieprince-of-persiaprince-of-persia-movietrailervideoTue, 02 Mar 2010 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Prince of Persia vignette has lots of shirtless Gyllenhaal, never enough]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/16/prince-of-persia-vignette-has-lots-of-shirtless-gyllenhaal-neve/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/16/prince-of-persia-vignette-has-lots-of-shirtless-gyllenhaal-neve/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/16/prince-of-persia-vignette-has-lots-of-shirtless-gyllenhaal-neve/#comments We've been doing this Joystiq thing for a while now and, after sifting through years of traffic data, we think we finally know what you're all here for: shirtless Jake Gyllenhaal. It's okay, we're big fans of the guy's pecs, lats, abs, and peclatabs too. As such, we knew we had to post this behind-the-scenes look at Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, not for its juicy interview bits nor to see the picturesque locales where the crew filmed, but for those few seconds of Gyllenhaal in all his shirtless glory. The video is right after the break. You're entirely welcome, internet.

[Via Latino Review]

Continue reading Prince of Persia vignette has lots of shirtless Gyllenhaal, never enough

JoystiqPrince of Persia vignette has lots of shirtless Gyllenhaal, never enough originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>filmjake-gyllenhaalJerry-BruckheimerJordan-Mechnermike-newellmoviesprince-of-persiaprince-of-persia-movieprince-of-persia-the-sands-of-timeWed, 16 Dec 2009 18:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Q&A: Jordan Mechner and Jerry Bruckheimer on 'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/04/qanda-jordan-mechner-and-jerry-bruckheimer-on-the-pri/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/04/qanda-jordan-mechner-and-jerry-bruckheimer-on-the-pri/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/04/qanda-jordan-mechner-and-jerry-bruckheimer-on-the-pri/#comments
Download the HD trailer
The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time movie won't be in theaters until May 2010, but the marketing winds are already picking up with the release of the first full-length trailer (above) -- and it looks ... kinda good. What's more, the original game's creator, Jordan Mechner, has filed an application for the trademark, "Prince of Persia The Forgotten Sands," suggesting that a new game could be in the works. More recent remarks, like those found in this Q&A, seem to indicate that an announcement from Ubisoft is coming shortly.

We attended a group Q&A session with Mechner and movie producer Jerry Bruckheimer last week during the unveiling of the trailer and heard about the legacy of the franchise, casting of Jake Gyllenhaal, plans for a movie sequel, Easter eggs hidden on-screen, and hints of a new game. Leap across the break for the full discussion.

Gallery: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Film)

Continue reading Q&A: Jordan Mechner and Jerry Bruckheimer on 'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time'

JoystiqQ&A: Jordan Mechner and Jerry Bruckheimer on 'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time' originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DisneyfilmJake-GyllenhaalJerry-BruckheimerJerry-Bruckheimer-GamesJordan-MechnermoviePrince-of-PersiaPrince-of-Persia-The-Sands-of-Timeq-and-aThe-Sands-of-TimeUbisoftWed, 04 Nov 2009 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Prince of Persia movie trailer looks ... kind of good]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/02/prince-of-persia-movie-trailer-looks-kind-of-good/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/02/prince-of-persia-movie-trailer-looks-kind-of-good/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/02/prince-of-persia-movie-trailer-looks-kind-of-good/#comments
Download the HD trailer
The first official trailer for Jerry Bruckheimer's The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is now up for all the internet to see [update: we've added our embedded version above -- and read our in-depth analysis right here]. The long and short of it, it actually looks pretty good. Of course, the trailer is comprised mainly of quick cuts of action and narration filled with cliched adventure story tropes. Then again, as a video game adaptation, maybe that's to be expected.

Still, there doesn't appear to be anything overtly awful just yet, so the hope is still alive. If Bruckheimer can turn a theme park ride into a successful film franchise, maybe, just maybe, he can do it with a game too.

JoystiqPrince of Persia movie trailer looks ... kind of good originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Jerry-Bruckheimerprince-of-persiaprince-of-persia-movieprince-of-persia-the-sands-of-timeMon, 02 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Impressions: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (the trailer)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/29/impressions-prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time-the-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/29/impressions-prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time-the-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/29/impressions-prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time-the-trailer/#comments
We were invited out to Jerry Bruckheimer Films earlier this week to watch the trailer for The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. The good news? It looks like a Jerry Bruckheimer film. The bad news? Well, It looks like a Jerry Bruckheimer film. He's put together a formula that combines stars -- Jake Gyllenhaal, Alfred Molina, Gemma Arterton and Ben Kingsley -- a lot of bombast and CGI. What usually comes out is a loud, boisterous film that makes a lot of money at the box office. Not that there's anything wrong with that!

The only hitch is that it's a videogame adaptation, and those just never seem to turn out very well. It certainly doesn't help that Ben Kingsley, the one who starred in the ill-fated and ill-conceived film version of BloodRayne, has returned in another villainous role. Still, we have to admit that what we saw (reminder: just a trailer) looks to be an exciting jaunt through swashbuckling adventure.

Read on for the highlights -- and take your time. The movie that doesn't come out until May 2010.

Continue reading Impressions: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (the trailer)

JoystiqImpressions: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (the trailer) originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DisneyfilmJerry-BruckheimerJordan-MechnerMoviePrince-Of-Persiaprince-of-persia-sands-of-timeprince-of-persia-the-sands-of-timesands-of-timeThu, 29 Oct 2009 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Prince of Persia creator to keynote GDC China (likely in English)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/12/prince-of-persia-creator-to-keynote-gdc-china-likely-in-english/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/12/prince-of-persia-creator-to-keynote-gdc-china-likely-in-english/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/12/prince-of-persia-creator-to-keynote-gdc-china-likely-in-english/#comments
It seems that GDC China attendees have more than just a Video Games Live performance to look forward to, as it was announced today that Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner will be keynoting the event. According to a release issued today, the acclaimed designer will be speaking on "the success of the Prince of Persia series, as well as his own success as a game designer, programmer, and finally, director and screenwriter." You read that right, folks -- the man most recently penned Jerry Bruckheimer's film adaptation of the PoP series, among other screenplays.

Unfortunately, those attending GDC China won't be getting the traditional, mandatory shock treatment at the show, as that has been recently banned. For shame, China! Hopefully Mechner will be enough.

JoystiqPrince of Persia creator to keynote GDC China (likely in English) originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>businesschinagdcgdc-chinajerry-bruckheimerjordan-mechnerkaratekakeynoteprince-of-persiaprince-of-persia-movievideo-games-liveSat, 12 Sep 2009 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Prince of Persia movie pics keep getting dreamier]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/29/prince-of-persia-movie-pics-keep-getting-dreamier/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/29/prince-of-persia-movie-pics-keep-getting-dreamier/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/29/prince-of-persia-movie-pics-keep-getting-dreamier/#comments
Just when you thought you finally had the Jake Gyllenhaal / Prince of Persia movie collage absolutely perfect, Empire magazine has to go and release shots like the one above. That's right, there he is again. With his shirt open. Sopping wet. Oh, Princess Tamina (Gemma Arterton) is there too (also wet). There's another one with the Prince on horseback too (again with the stupid Princess).

But let's face it, the Gyllenhaal shrine will have to be re-done. From scratch.

JoystiqPrince of Persia movie pics keep getting dreamier originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cultureempire-magazinejerry-bruckheimermoviesprince-of-persiaprince-of-persia-movieWed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Pin Jake Gyllenhaal to your waal, first official shot of Prince of Persia]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/20/pin-jake-gyllenhaal-to-your-waal-first-official-shot-of-prince/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/20/pin-jake-gyllenhaal-to-your-waal-first-official-shot-of-prince/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/20/pin-jake-gyllenhaal-to-your-waal-first-official-shot-of-prince/#comments
You know that empty spot on the wall, right above your bed? It's time to fill it. We've seen behind-the-scenes images of Jake Gyllenhaal as the Prince. We've even seen him in motion. But this, this is the first official shot from the upcoming Jerry Bruckheimer action extrabonanza, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. The photo appears in the current issue of Entertainment Weekly in glossier, more tangible form, presumably accompanied by an article as well.

If you want a copy for yourself, and we know you do, look for the issue with Iron Man on the cover.

JoystiqPin Jake Gyllenhaal to your waal, first official shot of Prince of Persia originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cultureentertainment-weeklyjerry-bruckheimermoviesprince-of-persiaprince-of-persia-movieMon, 20 Jul 2009 12:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Split/Second developer Black Rock disses Jerry Bruckheimer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/10/split-second-developer-black-rock-disses-jerry-bruckheimer/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/10/split-second-developer-black-rock-disses-jerry-bruckheimer/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/10/split-second-developer-black-rock-disses-jerry-bruckheimer/#comments
When we spoke with Split/Second developer Black Rock Studio (a fully-owned subsidiary of Disney Interactive) at E3, we asked if they felt like they'd stolen Jerry Bruckheimer's thunder, because the game looks like something we'd expect out of Jerry Bruckheimer game. Which is ironic, since Jerry Bruckheimer recently confirmed (after only a year and a half wait) that he's forming Jerry Bruckheimer Games at MTV, not Disney.

Paul Glancey at Black Rock told us, "Well, we used to say our inspirations were Michael Bay and Jerry Bruckheimer movies ... now we just say Michael Bay movies. Good luck to him, whatever he does. Hopefully he'll be using us as inspiration." Ba-ZING! Take that, Bruckheimer! We're sure you'll feel that sting as you swim around Scrooge McDuck-style in your giant pool full of gold coins.

JoystiqSplit/Second developer Black Rock disses Jerry Bruckheimer originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Black-RockDisneye3-2009jerry-bruckheimerSplit-SecondWed, 10 Jun 2009 17:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Jerry Bruckheimer Games explodes onto scene, Halo 3 exec on board ]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/12/jerry-bruckheimer-games-explodes-onto-scene-halo-3-exec-on-boar/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/12/jerry-bruckheimer-games-explodes-onto-scene-halo-3-exec-on-boar/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/12/jerry-bruckheimer-games-explodes-onto-scene-halo-3-exec-on-boar/#comments MTV and Hollywood movie baron Jerry Bruckheimer made their union official this morning, lifting the 17-month shroud of secrecy off their joint venture, oh-so-creatively dubbed Jerry Bruckheimer Games. The new studio will be steered by former Microsoft exec and Halo 3 executive producer, Jim Veevaert, as the company's president of production. Veevaert will share the wheel with Jay Cohen, who joined the studio in March, his role now revealed as the company's president of development.

What Cohen and company will be developing exactly, however, remains a mystery, with the studio saying only that it will create original IPs that "convey and reflect the high standards of entertainment value set by Jerry Bruckheimer." For fans of shaky cams and explosions, one thing's for certain -- finally there's a studio out there with your best interests at heart.

JoystiqJerry Bruckheimer Games explodes onto scene, Halo 3 exec on board originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 May 2009 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>businessexplosionsindustryjay-cohenjerry-bruckheimerjerry-bruckheimer-gamesjim-veevaertmtvTue, 12 May 2009 07:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Prince of Persia film footage shows up, Gyllenhaal still dreamy]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/10/prince-of-persia-film-footage-shows-up-gyllenhaal-still-dreamy/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/10/prince-of-persia-film-footage-shows-up-gyllenhaal-still-dreamy/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/10/prince-of-persia-film-footage-shows-up-gyllenhaal-still-dreamy/#comments
It's been quite some time since we've heard anything from the folks behind the upcoming Prince of Persia movie adaptation. Lucky for us, the film's producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently decided to let some footage of the film slip during an interview (found after the break).

When asked what Jake Gyllenhaal brings to the film, Bruckheimer says, "Well, he's very handsome." That being said, consider this an early warning for you and your elderly mother -- shot after shot of those stunning pecs and that dastardly smile could result in some unfortunate medical complications. You've been warned!

Oh, and as for the movie itself ... we'll just have to wait and see if it's any good when it arrives on July 10th not-soon-enough.

[Thanks, Sean!]

Continue reading Prince of Persia film footage shows up, Gyllenhaal still dreamy

JoystiqPrince of Persia film footage shows up, Gyllenhaal still dreamy originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 10 May 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>footageinterviewjake-gyllenhaaljerry-bruckheimerprince-of-persiaprince-of-persia-movieprince-of-persia-the-sands-of-timeubisoftSun, 10 May 2009 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[More shirtless Jake Gyllenhaal pictures here]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/09/more-shirtless-jake-gyllenhaal-pictures-here/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/09/more-shirtless-jake-gyllenhaal-pictures-here/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/09/more-shirtless-jake-gyllenhaal-pictures-here/#comments
Sometimes, when a story comes in to Joystiq HQ, we get so excited we can hardly keep from spinning wildly in our chairs, laughing maniacally as if we were the villain in a bad sci-fi movie. Well folks, today is one of those days, for your little sister just found something awesome to print out and cover her Trapper Keeper with: shirtless Jake Gyllenhaal. That's right, new images from Prince of Persia have made their way online and Jake is looking cut. See for yourself past the break.

Continue reading More shirtless Jake Gyllenhaal pictures here

JoystiqMore shirtless Jake Gyllenhaal pictures here originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>jake-gyllenhaaljerry-bruckheimermoviesprince-of-persiaMon, 09 Mar 2009 12:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Ubisoft exec takes job at MTV/Jerry Bruckheimer game venture]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/02/rumor-ubisoft-exec-takes-job-at-mtv-jerry-bruckheimer-game-vent/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/02/rumor-ubisoft-exec-takes-job-at-mtv-jerry-bruckheimer-game-vent/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/02/rumor-ubisoft-exec-takes-job-at-mtv-jerry-bruckheimer-game-vent/#comments
Jay Cohen, who recently left his position as North American VP of publishing at Ubisoft, is apparently taking the reigns of MTV and Jerry Bruckheimer's ever-gestating video game initiative. The Cut Scene reports that "numerous sources" have confirmed that Cohen has taken a job at the studio formed by the two media giants.

This is actually the first murmuring we've heard about the joint venture since it was announced 15 months ago. No word yet what the next step will be for the studio, but at least they've got a guy at the top who could make Bruckheimer's name mean to games what it does in movies and TV.

JoystiqRumor: Ubisoft exec takes job at MTV/Jerry Bruckheimer game venture originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>businessexplosionsindustryjay-cohenjerry-bruckheimermtvubisoftMon, 02 Mar 2009 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Prince of Persia movie poster debuts in 'Confessions Of A Shopaholic']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/27/prince-of-persia-movie-poster-debuts-in-confessions-of-a-shopah/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/27/prince-of-persia-movie-poster-debuts-in-confessions-of-a-shopah/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/27/prince-of-persia-movie-poster-debuts-in-confessions-of-a-shopah/#comments
 Jerry Bruckheimer's latest movie, Confessions Of A Shopaholic, premieres next month and ... wait, where are you going? This might actually interest you. Halfway through the movie you'll be able to catch a glimpse of the poster art for Bruckheimer's 2010 take on Prince of Persia. According to MTV, the previously unseen artwork shows up during a scene in Times Square and features Jake Gyllenhaal in full costume.

Surely, that's well worth going to see a movie with "Shopaholic" in the title. The perfect way to pull in the young, male gaming audience.

JoystiqPrince of Persia movie poster debuts in 'Confessions Of A Shopaholic' originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>confessions-of-a-shopaholicjerry-bruckheimermovieprince-of-persiaprince-of-persia-movieTue, 27 Jan 2009 09:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Watch 'chick-flick,' see new Prince of Persia movie poster]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/26/watch-chick-flick-see-new-prince-of-persia-movie-poster/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/26/watch-chick-flick-see-new-prince-of-persia-movie-poster/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/26/watch-chick-flick-see-new-prince-of-persia-movie-poster/#commentsFiled under: ,

That wacky Jerry Bruckheimer is at it again! MTV Movies Blog is reporting that Bruckheimer will debut a new Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time movie poster within his upcoming film, Confessions of a Shopaholic. In a scene half-way through Shopaholic, the new Prince of Persia poster - not the supposedly leaked version you see here - will be on display in the background in Times Square.

According to the report, the new poster will feature star Jake Gyllenhaal in full-costume as Prince Dastan (remember, they named him for the film, for some reason). We're happy that we're getting a look at the new poster and all ... but Jerry, you really need to fire your market research team. Something tells me that this fan service is being wasted on the wrong demographic.

JoystiqWatch 'chick-flick,' see new Prince of Persia movie poster originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>huhjerry-bruckheimerprince-of-persia-movieMon, 26 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Prince of Persia delayed a year (don't worry, we mean the movie)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/01/prince-of-persia-delayed-a-year-dont-worry-we-mean-the-movie/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/01/prince-of-persia-delayed-a-year-dont-worry-we-mean-the-movie/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/01/prince-of-persia-delayed-a-year-dont-worry-we-mean-the-movie/#commentsFiled under:


Alright, that was mean of us. Never fear, for the delightful Prince of Persia we fell in love with at E3 is still set for a Holiday 2008 release on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. The one headed to movie theaters, however, has been pushed back a year to May 28, 2010, according to ComingSoon.net. Reasons for the delay were not made apparent.

In case you haven't been keeping up with the project, have at these pertinent Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time facts:

JoystiqPrince of Persia delayed a year (don't worry, we mean the movie) originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DelayGame-to-FilmJake-GyllenhaalJerry-BruckheimerJordan-MechnerMike-NewellPrince-of-PersiaPrince-of-Persia-MovieUbisoftFri, 01 Aug 2008 20:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Alfred Molina, Ben Kingsley join Prince of Persia film adaptation]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/03/alfred-molina-ben-kingsley-join-prince-of-persia-film-adaptation/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/03/alfred-molina-ben-kingsley-join-prince-of-persia-film-adaptation/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/06/03/alfred-molina-ben-kingsley-join-prince-of-persia-film-adaptation/#commentsFiled under:

Jerry Bruckheimer's Prince of Persia adaptation has picked up two more high-profile actors. Alfred Molina and Ben Kingsley have been cast, according to Variety. They join the previously announced Jake Gyllenhaal and Gemma Arteron who play Dastan, the 6th-century Persian prince, and Tamina, respectively.

Molina will portray Sheik Amar, who becomes a mentor to Dastan and shows him how to use metallic tentacle arms to his advantage. Kingsley's role is currently unknown, though /Film is predicting he'll portray the villain Vizier (that's assuming they retain any of the PoP storyline). Although the casting of the prince is complete, we're still hoping actor, swordfighter and actual Persian prince David Zandi uses his magical time-bending dagger to somehow nab the lead role.

[Via Cinematical]

JoystiqAlfred Molina, Ben Kingsley join Prince of Persia film adaptation originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alfred-molinaben-kingsleybruckheimerjerry-bruckheimerprince-of-persiaprince-of-persia-filmTue, 03 Jun 2008 14:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Prince of Persia heads to Morocco for film shoot]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/10/prince-of-persia-heads-to-morocco-for-film-shoot/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/10/prince-of-persia-heads-to-morocco-for-film-shoot/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/10/prince-of-persia-heads-to-morocco-for-film-shoot/#commentsFiled under:

The transition between video game and film is typically no different than one of those trap-laden corridors Ubisoft's princely protagonist dashes through on a regular basis. Though we yearn to say otherwise, Disney's Prince of Persia: Sands of Time film hasn't shown to be particularly adept at running the gauntlet. Coupling mega producer Jerry Bruckheimer's involvement with director Mike Newell's promise (of having his assistant play through the game) leads us to believe that the crew has fallen into the very first pit and succumbed to one of those spinning blade thingies.

Still, we'd best give them a chance to finish shooting in Morocco this June, which Variety notes will have a positive effect on the North African film business. Scenes for the Jeffrey Nachmanoff- and Jordan Mechner-written project will also be filmed at the UK's Pinewood Shepperton studios. Cross your fingers and hope for something more than a literal explosion of bullet-time sword fights, churlish chariot chases and liberal lingering on Farah's faucets.

JoystiqPrince of Persia heads to Morocco for film shoot originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DisneyJerry-BruckheimerJordan-MechnerMike-NewellPoPPrince-of-PersiaPrinceofPersiaSands-of-TimeMon, 10 Mar 2008 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Prince of Persia creator talks film adaptation, pitching project]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/18/prince-of-persia-creator-talks-film-adaptation-pitching-project/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/18/prince-of-persia-creator-talks-film-adaptation-pitching-project/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/18/prince-of-persia-creator-talks-film-adaptation-pitching-project/#commentsFiled under:

If you're curious to know how Prince of Persia became a film, series creator and movie screenwriter Jordan Mechner spoke with GameDaily to talk about how he went about pitching the idea to Disney, who told him he needed a producer like Jerry Bruckheimer, and then how he took that to mean "pitch to Jerry Bruckheimer" and subsequently won him over. Mechner described writing the screenplay as a 21-month process (three months for first draft, 18 months of revisions), "not counting the 15 years of preparation before that," he said.

Said Mechner about changes from the game's plot, "If I'd tried to adapt the game's storyline beat for beat into a screenplay, we would have wound up with a 'B'-level survival-horror movie about a warrior prince who spends most of his time fighting off ravaging, zombie-like sand creatures -- basically, Resident Evil in the desert." Did he just call the Resident Evil films B-level? Oh snap!

JoystiqPrince of Persia creator talks film adaptation, pitching project originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adaptationfilmjerry-bruckheimermovieprince-of-persiaprinceofpersiaFri, 18 Jan 2008 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[MTV's "next big thing": Bruckheimer teams up for game studio]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/19/mtvs-next-big-thing-bruckheimer-teams-up-for-game-studio/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/19/mtvs-next-big-thing-bruckheimer-teams-up-for-game-studio/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/19/mtvs-next-big-thing-bruckheimer-teams-up-for-game-studio/#commentsFiled under:


MTV wasn't kidding when the company said it had $500 million to blow in two years. Their "next big thing" is this: Hollywood mega-über producer Jerry Bruckheimer has signed a deal to produce games with MTV. Bruckheimer and MTV will create a co-owned studio that, instead of cashing in on the latest summer 'splosion smash, is actually expected to create new intellectual properties; the movie studios typically own the rights to the films Bruckheimer produces. Games produced by this new studio will feature Bruckheimer's name prominently (for example: Jerry Bruckheimer presents Mega-explosion FPS Ninja Pirate Adventure 4).

There are currently no announced games; no particular genres defined for the new studio; heck, there isn't even a name yet. At this point, Bruckheimer wants to make games and, historically, wherever Bruckheimer goes, success isn't far behind. And neither are explosions.

Read - Variety: Bruckheimer goes gaming in MTV pact
Read - GameDaily: Bruckheimer launches studio with MTV
Read - MTV: Bruckheimer interview
Read - MTV: MTV Games' Jeff Yapp interview

JoystiqMTV's "next big thing": Bruckheimer teams up for game studio originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BreakingNewsbruckheimerJerry-BruckheimerMTVMTV-GamesWed, 19 Dec 2007 00:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Newell: Prince of Persia 'not a video game movie']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/12/newell-prince-of-persia-not-a-video-game-movie/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/12/newell-prince-of-persia-not-a-video-game-movie/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/12/newell-prince-of-persia-not-a-video-game-movie/#commentsFiled under:


Mike Newell had only been at the helm of the upcoming Prince of Persia movie for five days when he started insisting that it was a great story first, and a video game movie .. well, not at all. "It's not a video game movie," Newell told Rotten Tomatoes. "It's a great story. If you had read the script, you would know that it wasn't a video game. It's very exciting and it's immensely romantic and it's like Lost Horizon. It takes you to somewhere you've never been."

Sure, that doesn't fill us with loads of confidence, but if you consider the "video game movie" canon, we can't blame him for wanting to distance his film from that pile of wickedness. Besides, if you're worried about him staying true to the series, Rotten Tomatoes reports he "has an assistant playing the video games to brief him on key details" ... so you're completely justified in your concern. Well done.

[Thanks, Hashbrown_Hunter]

JoystiqNewell: Prince of Persia 'not a video game movie' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Jerry-Bruckheimermoviesprince-of-persiaprinceofpersiaMon, 12 Nov 2007 10:05:00 EST