Lionsgate recently picked up the rights to go forth and create a new Streets of Rage movie, marking the latest that is film stemming from a video game adaptation. It is being led by the talents of Derek Kolstad. He sets out to write and produce the movie with a background of the John Wick movies.
The new production is helmed by the collaborative efforts of production companies dj2 Entertainment and Escape Artist. Variety reported that Kolstad released a statement saying, "When [dj2 CEO Dmitri M. Johnson] first mentioned the idea of cracking a Streets of Rage movie, I was so immediately freaking in, and to play with Sega? The 10-year-old me is still grinning."
Game-Derived Movie Series
Derek Kolstad Writes and Produces the New Streets of Rage Movie
Trend Themes
1. Game-derived Movie Adaptations - The increasing trend of adapting video games into movies, like the new Streets of Rage movie, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in blending new technologies with storytelling.
2. Collaborative Production Efforts - The collaboration between production companies dj2 Entertainment and Escape Artist to create the new Streets of Rage movie highlights a trend of industry partnerships and presents opportunities for streamlining production processes.
3. Creative Talent Crossover - The new Streets of Rage movie's lead writer and producer Derek Kolstad, known for his work on John Wick, highlights a trend of creative talent crossing over between different media and presents opportunities for fresh perspectives in storytelling.
Industry Implications
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