RATCHET & CLANK Games to get Big Screen Adaptation
The Ratchet & Clank video game franchise is going to get the big screen treatment! THR reports that Rainmaker Entertainment has teamed up with Blockade Entertainment to develop a 3D animated movie adventure.
The characters were introduced to the world in 2002, and they've become quite popular over the years. The most recent game is called Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault, which was released last year.
I've never played these games, but they "focus on two unlikely heroes as they struggle to stop a vile alien named Chairman Drek from destroying every planet in the Solana Galaxy. Ratchet is the last of his kind, a foolhardy 'lombax' who has grown up alone on a backwater planet with no family of his own, while Clank is a pint-sized robot with more brains than brawn."
The movie will be directed by Jericca Cleland from a script written by TJ Fixman, who is also a senior writer for Insomniac Games. The goal is to maintain the game’s signature dialogue and irreverent humor, which are staples of the franchise. They are also going to be using the original voice actors from the games for the movie which include, James A. Taylor, David Kaye, and Jim Ward.
It seems like the studios are doing everything they can to make fans of the game happy, but they also are looking to grow their audience as well. Blockade CEO Brad Foxhoven had this to say in a statement,
Ratchet and Clank is a world-renowned video game franchise that appeals to a broad audience. By working closely with SCEA and Insomniac, we will remain true to the game’s expansive mythology while also creating a story that will capture the imagination of those who will be new to this incredible world.
It’s meant for a mass audience and not just those who know the franchise. Almost like an origin story of sorts, revolving around how (the characters) came together.
Rainmaker president Michael Hefferon added,
You don’t’ want to alienate the core people that made this franchise so successful, but at the end of the day, the game itself is irrelevant. It’s all about what you’re seeing on that screen. It’s about going to see a fantastic animated movie.
Even though I haven't played the games, I am familiar with Ratchet & Clank. I think, if done right, it could be an incredibly fun film. What do you think about this game getting a big screen adaptation, and the lengths the studios are going to make sure fans of the game are happy with the outcome?