‘Tomb Raider 2’: Ben Wheatley Thinks He Knows “The Trick” Of Making A Good Video Game Movie

Andrew Wallenstein President and Chief Media AnalystElectronic Arts is world-renowned for huge video game franchises like “Madden NFL” and “Apex Legends,” but a division within the company is devoted to making something it’s not as well known for: TV shows.EA’s competitive gaming entertainment unit not only oversees the esports extensions of its best-selling games, but a completely different kind of entertainment more akin to “Project Runway” than the “League of Legends” World

A trio of investing veterans have teamed up to launch a new fund dedicated to backing video game businesses. Griffin Gaming Partners has assembled a $235 million fund to invest in startup game studios, up-and-coming platforms and infrastructure companies that form the backbone of the gaming industry.

High Rise director Ben Wheatley has written and helmed the virus-inspired horror film In the Earth for Neon. The indie stars Joel Fry, Ellora Torchia, Hayley Squires and Reece Shearsmith, with production having just wrapped and Protagonist launching sales at the virtual American Film Market.

Ben Wheatley has been a busy man during the current pandemic. Not only did he put the finishing touches on his recent Netflix thriller, “Rebecca,” but he’s also prepping work for his action film, “Tomb Raider 2.” But that’s not all.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterUK filmmaker Ben Wheatley, whose Rebecca debuted on Netflix last month, has wrapped production on under-the-radar horror pic In The Earth, starring Joel Fry (Yesterday), Ellora Torchia (Midsommar), Hayley Squires (I, Daniel Blake), and Reece Shearsmith.Neon has taken U.S. rights and will release theatrically next year; Protagonist has boarded sales and will show footage at AFM.

Also Read: Neon to Remake 'The Painter and the Thief' Documentary as Narrative FeatureAndy Starke produced “In the Earth” for Wheatley and Starke’s Rook Films alongside Tom Quinn and Jeff Deutchman, who executive produced on behalf of Neon.Wheatley most recently directed the remake of “Rebecca” for Netflix starring Armie Hammer and Lily James, and he’s also known for the films “Kill List,” “High-Rise” and will next be directing “The Meg 2” for Warner Bros.He represented by the Independent Talent

EA Sports has announced that it is extending its video game partnership with Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organisation UFC for another decade.The companies announced the renewal of their partnership on Thursday, November 6, through a press release.

Days before its contract with video game producers was set to expire, SAG-AFTRA leadership said it reached a deal with nine employers to extend coverage for voiceover and performance capture talent. The union said on Thursday that it would extend the2017 Interactive Media Agreement toNov.

Malin Åkerman’s 7-year-old son, Sebastian, had the best response to her August movie The Sleepover.“He’s convinced now that I’m secretly a spy and he thinks that’s really cool, so I’m just gonna go with it,” the actress, 42, recently told Us Weekly exclusively while promoting Chick Fight.

David Robb Labor EditorSAG-AFTRA and nine of the video game industry’s largest companies have agreed to a two-year extension of their 2017 Interactive Media Agreement covering voice-over and performance-capture performers. Under the new agreement, wage minimums will increase 3% per year and employer health and retirement contributions will increase 0.5%.

Dave McNary Film ReporterSAG-AFTRA and nine of the industry’s video game employers have agreed to a two-year extension of the 2017 Interactive Media Agreement covering voiceover and performance capture performers.The extension was announced Thursday. It takes effect on Nov.

Tom Wijman wrote. “Armed with companies’ financial results for (the first half of) 2020, we can now see the impact of increased engagement on game spending more clearly.”The burst of spending on gaming comes as other forms of entertainment — particularly movies — have seen dramatic drops in 2020 due to the pandemic.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentTurkey President Tayyip Erdogan (pictured) has announced the imminent shutdown of all businesses across the country after 10 p.m., including restaurants, movie theaters and concert venues, as the country looks to diffuse a rise in coronavirus cases.Turkey tallied 2,343 new cases on Tuesday according to national health ministry data released in local media.

Piers Morgan has revealed how Simon Cowell is "feeling very lucky" following his terrifying electric bike accident that nearly left him paralysed.Talking to OK! magazine, the Good Morning Britain host said: "He’s had a very serious back injury and he’s taking the time, quite rightly, to get himself right. "I drop him notes from time to time and I’m encouraged he’s making good progress, but these things take a long time.