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Gran Turismo Takes a Meta Turn on Hollywood’s Newfound Video Game Adaptation Craze
When director Neill Blomkamp got a call to direct a movie based on a racing simulator, he was understandably confused since it has no main characters that would lend to a Hollywood adaptation. Gran Turismo instead bases itself on a 2008 marketing stunt, where Sony and Nissan launched a competition in which top Gran Turismo video gamers could test t...
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Gran Turismo Movie Trailer Rips Camera Angles Straight From the PlayStation Game
Sony has dropped the first sneak peek trailer for the Gran Turismo movie at CES 2023. The new footage confirms that Archie Madekwe’s name in the film, is indeed Jann Mardenborough, the real-life British racecar driver, who launched his career by participating in the GT Academy training programme. David Harbour plays Jack Salter, a retired racecar...
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Gran Turismo Movie Starring David Harbour Begins Production, Plot Details Revealed
The Gran Turismo movie has begun production, and to celebrate it, Sony Pictures has shared a behind-the-scenes photo of the upcoming film. Directed by Neill Blomkamp (District 9), the movie is based on the real-life story of Jann Mardenborough, who rose to become a professional race car driver, by participating in a series of Gran Turismo gaming co...
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Gran Turismo Movie: David Harbour Reportedly Joins Film's Cast as Retired Racecar Driver
David Harbour has reportedly joined the cast of the Gran Turismo movie. As per The Hollywood Reporter, the PlayStation movie adaptation follows a teenage gamer, whose skills in-game guide him to become a real-life professional driver. Harbour plays a retired racecar driver, who guides the aspiring kid. The Gran Turismo movie is eyeing a theatrical ...
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Gran Turismo Movie / TV Series in the Works at Sony, Neill Blomkamp in Talks to Direct: Report
Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions are reportedly developing a movie or TV series adaptation based on the Gran Turismo racing games. Neill Blomkamp is reportedly in talks to direct the Gran Turismo movie / series.
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Icarus, Tacoma, Harry Potter, and More – The Weekend Chill
A look at Russia's state-sponsored anti-doping programme, an exploration game set aboard a space station, all eight films about the boy wizard, and other things to enjoy this weekend.
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Orange is the New Black, Monument Valley 2, and More – The Weekend Chill
Jenji Kohan's women prison drama returns for a fifth year, a surprise follow-up to one of the all-time App Store greats, and other things to enjoy this weekend.
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Jodie Foster to direct an episode of House Of Cards 2
Panic Room star Jodie Foster is all set to have a stint behind the camera for Netflix's original series House Of Cards.
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Dev Patel to play lead in Neill Blomkamp's Chappie?
Actor Dev Patel is reportedly in "early talks" to feature in director Neill Blomkamp's new sci-fi thriller Chappie.
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Gran Turismo Takes a Meta Turn on Hollywood’s Newfound Video Game Adaptation Craze
When director Neill Blomkamp got a call to direct a movie based on a racing simulator, he was understandably confused since it has no main characters that would lend to a Hollywood adaptation. Gran Turismo instead bases itself on a 2008 marketing stunt, where Sony and Nissan launched a competition in which top Gran Turismo video gamers could test t...
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Gran Turismo Movie Trailer Rips Camera Angles Straight From the PlayStation Game
Sony has dropped the first sneak peek trailer for the Gran Turismo movie at CES 2023. The new footage confirms that Archie Madekwe’s name in the film, is indeed Jann Mardenborough, the real-life British racecar driver, who launched his career by participating in the GT Academy training programme. David Harbour plays Jack Salter, a retired racecar...
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Gran Turismo Movie Starring David Harbour Begins Production, Plot Details Revealed
The Gran Turismo movie has begun production, and to celebrate it, Sony Pictures has shared a behind-the-scenes photo of the upcoming film. Directed by Neill Blomkamp (District 9), the movie is based on the real-life story of Jann Mardenborough, who rose to become a professional race car driver, by participating in a series of Gran Turismo gaming co...
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Gran Turismo Movie: David Harbour Reportedly Joins Film's Cast as Retired Racecar Driver
David Harbour has reportedly joined the cast of the Gran Turismo movie. As per The Hollywood Reporter, the PlayStation movie adaptation follows a teenage gamer, whose skills in-game guide him to become a real-life professional driver. Harbour plays a retired racecar driver, who guides the aspiring kid. The Gran Turismo movie is eyeing a theatrical ...
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Gran Turismo Movie / TV Series in the Works at Sony, Neill Blomkamp in Talks to Direct: Report
Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions are reportedly developing a movie or TV series adaptation based on the Gran Turismo racing games. Neill Blomkamp is reportedly in talks to direct the Gran Turismo movie / series.
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Icarus, Tacoma, Harry Potter, and More – The Weekend Chill
A look at Russia's state-sponsored anti-doping programme, an exploration game set aboard a space station, all eight films about the boy wizard, and other things to enjoy this weekend.
-
Orange is the New Black, Monument Valley 2, and More – The Weekend Chill
Jenji Kohan's women prison drama returns for a fifth year, a surprise follow-up to one of the all-time App Store greats, and other things to enjoy this weekend.
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Jodie Foster to direct an episode of House Of Cards 2
Panic Room star Jodie Foster is all set to have a stint behind the camera for Netflix's original series House Of Cards.
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Dev Patel to play lead in Neill Blomkamp's Chappie?
Actor Dev Patel is reportedly in "early talks" to feature in director Neill Blomkamp's new sci-fi thriller Chappie.
