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OutRun Film in the Works at Universal Pictures with Michael Bay and Sydney Sweeney Attached to the Project

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With numerous SEGA franchises receiving film and TV adaptations following the massive success of the Sonic the Hedgehog movies, this latest announcement comes as a surprise: Universal Pictures is developing a feature adaptation of SEGA AM2’s iconic arcade driving game, OutRun, with Michael Bay attached to direct and Sydney Sweeney onboard as a producer. The script will be written by Jayson Rothwell for the upcoming film.

Michael Bay will also produce the OutRun film alongside his longtime collaborator, Brad Fuller, through their Platinum Dunes banner. The project is currently in development, and as of now, Sweeney is only confirmed to produce. Sonic the Hedgehog film series producer Toru Nakahara will also produce the film on behalf of SEGA, with Sega Corporation President/COO Shuji Utsumi overseeing the project.

Could we be in for a high-octane road trip romance filled with scenic coastlines, neon nostalgia, and explosive action? Let us know your thoughts on the upcoming OutRun movie in the comments below!

Source: Deadline

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Universal Pictures To Adapt Shinobi On The Big Screen

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According to Variety, Universal Pictures will be producing a film adaptation of SEGA’s Shinobi  and the studio has enlisted “Extraction” filmmaker Sam Hargrave and producer Marc Platt to adapt the ninja action-packed franchise for the big screen.

Ken Kobayashi, known for his work on “Sunny” and “Move On”, will be writing the screenplay for “Shinobi.” Platt and Adam Siegel will produce through Marc Platt Productions. Dmitri M. Johnson will produce through Story Kitchen. Toru Nakahara will produce through Sega.

Mike Goldberg will executive produce alongside co-producer Timothy I. Stevenson. Universal’s senior VP of production development Ryan Jones and director of production development Christine Sun will oversee the project for the studio.

SEGA has been on a roll with film and tv adaptations as of late along with the recent announcement of returning IPs currently in development. This is a great way to introduce their retro titles to a newer audience.

What are your thoughts on Shinobi and other SEGA IPs getting media adaptations? Let us know in the comments below!

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