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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.

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Though your mind may immediately wander to the possibility of a LEGO video game based on Jordan Mechner's action-platforming franchise, we'd like to remind you that LEGO bricks are, in and of themselves, completely rad. LEGO bricks based on one of our favorite game series are doubly so.

[Via Kotaku]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>commercialjordan-mechnerlegomovieprince-of-persiaprince-of-persia-movieprince-of-persia-the-sands-of-timetoysTue, 20 Apr 2010 00:30:00 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.

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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[Mac games on sale at Direct2Drive until March 11]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/05/mac-games-on-sale-at-direct2drive-until-march-11/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/05/mac-games-on-sale-at-direct2drive-until-march-11/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/05/mac-games-on-sale-at-direct2drive-until-march-11/#comments Wow, Macs as a gaming platform is totally en vogue this week. First, we've got Valve teasing something Apple related. Now, Direct2Drive is holding a sale on all its Mac games ... you know, all five of them. Kidding, there's way more than five. Some big ones in there too, like Dragon Age: Origins, offered at 50 percent off ($33). Other highlights include:
  • Sims 3 - $25
  • Prince of Persia (the latest one) - $25
  • Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - $15
  • World of Goo - $10
The sale lasts one week, until March 11, 2010, at 10AM Pacific. Looks like Direct2Drive wants to get one good sales push in before Steam allegedly comes to Mac.

JoystiqMac games on sale at Direct2Drive until March 11 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

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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 action figures are pretty Gyllensmaall]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/23/prince-of-persia-action-figures-are-pretty-gyllensmaall/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/23/prince-of-persia-action-figures-are-pretty-gyllensmaall/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/23/prince-of-persia-action-figures-are-pretty-gyllensmaall/#comments Here's the good news: The first images of McFarlane Toys' line of action figures based on the upcoming Prince of Persia movie have been released, and they don't look half bad. Sure, some of the villains' figurines are sort of dead-eyed, but hey -- that's just a natural side-effect of the angry sand infusion they've undergone. Check out Toy News International's gallery to see the rest of the man-dolls.

Here's the bad news: These figures are only four-to-six inches tall. Even if you're a person of limited stature, it would be impossible to play "Jake Gyllenhaal Fantasy Dream Date" with a four-inch-tall representation of the guy.

[Via Kotaku]

JoystiqPrince of Persia action figures are pretty Gyllensmaall originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>action-figuresfilmjake-gyllenhaaljordan-mechnermcfarlane-toysmovieprince-of-persiaprince-of-persia-movieSat, 23 Jan 2010 16:00:00 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]

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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[Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands fills in gaps before Warrior Within; new details revealed in developer interview]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/14/prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands-fills-in-gaps-before-warri/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/14/prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands-fills-in-gaps-before-warri/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/14/prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands-fills-in-gaps-before-warri/#comments During a recent Ubisoft preview event, Michael McIntyre, director of level design for Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, talked to Joystiq about the new sequel to the old trilogy, establishing its connection to the Sands of Time game series and the Bruckheimer film. The Forgotten Sands is a side story, based in the Sands of Time universe, bridging the seven-year gap between the original Sands of Time game and its sequel, Warrior Within.

Clearly, Ubisoft has positioned the next game to piggyback on the Bruckheimer blockbuster and ideally generate renewed sales for the brand (which underperformed in its 2008 iteration). Forgotten Sands is also an opportunity for Ubisoft to finally justify the Prince's remarkable transformation from carefree hero to brooding, emo warrior.

Continue reading for our full interview with Michael McIntyre -- after the break -- in which he reveals new (and rewinding revisited) elements in the game and the return of a familiar voice.

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JoystiqPrince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands fills in gaps before Warrior Within; new details revealed in developer interview originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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[Jordan Mechner pitched Sands of Time film with game-derived trailer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/13/jordan-mechner-pitched-sands-of-time-film-with-game-derived-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/13/jordan-mechner-pitched-sands-of-time-film-with-game-derived-trailer/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/13/jordan-mechner-pitched-sands-of-time-film-with-game-derived-trailer/#comments Prince of Persia series creator Jordan Mechner came up with a pretty ingenious way of making sure that the upcoming film adaptation of his beloved action-platforming franchise wouldn't diverge wildly from the source material. After the jump you'll find a trailer which Mechner himself cut together in order to pitch the film to Jerry Bruckheimer and Disney -- a trailer composed exclusively of clips from his well-received game, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

On his personal blog, Mechner pointed out a number of elements sparsely used in the aforementioned trailer: Time travel, sand monsters, clairvoyant visions -- basically any supernatural plot devices which were apparently cut from the pitch he presented to the studio. Without these aspects, we wonder exactly what the film will focus on. Had they been stripped from the game, it would have been approximately four minutes long.

[Via Big Download]

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JoystiqJordan Mechner pitched Sands of Time film with game-derived trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

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McFarlane Toys has announced that it's making a line of collectibles based on Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer's forthcoming Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time motion picture. The movie's due out next May, and as fate (or marketing) would have it, so are the toys.

The toymaker doesn't have anything for us to actually look at yet, but there are plenty of details to be had on just exactly what we can expect to be taking up shelf space at your local toy store / comic book merchant / Jake Gyllenhaal fan club gift shop.

Unlike many of McFarlane's figures, the 4" and 6" mini-Jakes and pals will be fully articulated. We're not certain, though, if the promised "battle horses" will be as limber. A playset (yep, they still make those) is also in the works, as is something wholly non-action-figure: A replica Dagger of Time, complete with "disappearing sand," LED lighting and -- because safety trumps cool -- a "soft vinyl blade." We imagine it'll be perfect for dealing with "huggable plush sand monsters" and "Tickle Me Nizam."

JoystiqJake Gyllenhaal made plastic, portable, still dreamy originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

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There's every chance that the Prince of Persia movie, like so many game-to-movie adaptations before it, will be tripe. Having said that, the recent poster reveals - coupled with the news today that a graphic novel will be released soon after the movie - may be improving our expectations.

The book will be written by the creator of the Prince of Persia series, Jordan Mechner, and will feature cover art by comic book legend Todd McFarlane. Inside, the artwork will be completed by "some of the most talented names in comics," and will feature six self-contained prequel stories. So even if the movie does suck, at least this graphic novel should be worth picking up.

The graphic novel will be discussed during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con, hosted by Mechner, McFarlane, Bernard Chang, Tommy Lee Edwards and Cameron Stewart, so expect to hear more information out of that.

JoystiqPrince of Persia movie getting the graphic novel treatment originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

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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!]

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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.

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 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.

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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.

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No, dear readers, we're not charging you for entry to this particular post (though we do hear that subscription-based content is the wave of the future) -- the price we speak of is an intangible one, but a costly one nonetheless. After the break, we've posted a behind-the-scenes look at Jerry Bruckheimer's first foray into game-to-movie adaptations, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time -- a look which is offered through the mind-numbing lens of Entertainment Tonight. So if you want to get a look at the film's impressive backdrop (which, according to Bruckheimer, is of Lawrence of Arabia quality), you're going to have to sacrifice a few of your lesser-used mental faculties. Seriously, if you have any important long division to do today, we suggest skipping ahead.

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JoystiqGet a sneak peek at the Prince of Persia movie, for a price originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You have to hand it to Ben Kingsley: For an Oscar winner, that guy will be in just about anything. It's a well-known fact in the industry that if you say aloud "I've got a bunch of money to make a movie, but where will I find an actor?" Ben Kingsley will, within three to five minutes, appear to you as an astral projection to negotiate his share of the residuals.

Now, he's joined the cast of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, and you can see him in his garb for the film just above (get this: He plays the bad guy). Yeah, his belt looks stupid, but not as stupid as his hair in BloodRayne, so at least he's making progress.

[Via CS]

JoystiqSee Ben Kingsley in Prince of Persia movie originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

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Owned. Literally. The stylized look of the Sin City movie was (and still is) quite iconic. With the second movie yet to be made, Frank Miller tied up shooting The Spirit, and now the purchasing of the studio that does the effects, just how much influence does that style hold for the future?

After its acquisition by Ubisoft, Hybride Technologies will supposedly continue to work with its movie partners, but will also work on bringing some of Ubisoft's IP's to the big screen. While this does seem quite out of character for a video game publisher, and it seems even weirder considering how Tom Clancy happy Ubisoft is, but it does open some interesting doors for that Prince of Persia movie.

JoystiqYou like Sin City's visual effects? So did Ubisoft originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Demented teenager, apocalypse survivor, bubble boy, bottom boi and now the Prince of Persia. Jake Gyllenhaal has been cast to play the title "roll" (tumble, flip) in The Prince of Persia movie adaptation produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Before the complaining begins, it could've been worse (read: it could've been Orlando Bloom).

Gyllenhaal will play Dastan, a sixth century Persian prince who joins up with Tamina (played by nooblet Gemma Arterton) in an attempt to prevent The Bad Guy from using the Sands of Time. Production begins in July, so Jake's got plenty of time for the serious waxing and spray-on tanning necessary for the role.

[Via Cinematical]

JoystiqJake Gyllenhaal is The Prince of Persia, says Hollywood Reporter originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 May 2008 17:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Well, that's a relief. ComingSoon.net relays word from Disney that Orlando Bloom has not been cast as the eponymous prince. As for David Zandi ... we're still rooting for you, mate!

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Just forget about focus group-favorite David Zandi; who needs a real Persian prince anyhow? Instead - in what must have been a fevered race to cast the prettiest, and least Persian-looking, male actor working in Hollywood - Orlando Bloom apparently edged out Zac Efron for the title role in Jerry Bruckheimer's mega-budget "not a video game movie" adaptation of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

The downside: Bloom's reportedly pulling in $40 million for the role (fun fact: that's $40 million more than any of us will ever see). The upside: We're glad to know there's at least one casting director in Hollywood who probably doesn't disagree with our choice of Woody Allen as Marcus Fenix in Gears of War.

[Via Cinematical]

Gallery: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

JoystiqOrlando Bloom not the Prince of Persia [updated] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Variety reports that mega-producer Jerry Bruckheimer has offered director duties for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time to Mike Newell. Although Newell directed Four Weddings and a Funeral and Donnie Brasco, we're guessing Bruckheimer is tapping Newell because of his work with Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire. Newell is currently meeting with Disney studio execs this week and an announcement will probably be made shortly thereafter.

The script for Prince of Persia was written by Jeffrey Nachmanoff (The Day After Tomorrow) and PoP creator Jordan Mechner. All we can say at this point is this movie is sounding like a popcorn munching friendly theater experience.

JoystiqHarry Potter director offered Prince of Persia movie reins originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Nov 2007 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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