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SEGA Movie possibilities

Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 4:23 am
by RapidRun
Okay. I used to be a big movie lover when I was younger, but ten or so years back until now I've not been interested in going to the theatres anymore. Reason? Stale quality. Solution? SEGA, BABY!

Honestly, with SEGA's great track record with animations, I believe they have the potential to work some magic on Hollywood's bad rep with video game films. Especially if they seek out more community involvement as they did with Sonic Mania (I know it hasn't come out yet...shhhh; I think it looks beautiful). And even if they don't look towards the community, they could always seek out Marza Planet and other past collaborators (e.g. Night of the Werehog, Sonic OVA)?

Which brings me to my question for all of you: which of SEGA's countless AAA IPs would you love to see on the big screen? Also, try to think about how well a plot would fit in with the game, not something like that Tetris film that's supposed to come out soon. That said, people are saying that it will be a science fiction movie, therefore the plot should be somewhat decent...right?

Despite me saying that about plot, I believe that a game like OutRun, despite it having literally no story elements, could work. Reason I say that, is because the screenwriter could have a lot of creative liberty in regards to the script. For example, the film could be a typical "Fast and the Furious" title, what with the rivals and such (please don't; we have enough of those...isn't there like 7 of them already?!). Alternatively, they could make it a romantic-road trip film, what with your girlfriend. Actually, I just thought of something! A story element could tie in with the lyrics from that one song from OutRun 2, called "Life was a Bore". It could be about the woman living a boring, day to day life, with a 9 to 5 office job, who finally finds her freedom from her monotonous life in the form of her new boyfriend, and his Teslarossa. Let's just hope that if they go that route, that it doesn't end up being another 40 Shades. Ew.

Anyways, what are your thoughts on a future SEGA film? And if you feel up to it, give us a brief synopsis of how you'd like the film to play out! I'd love to see how many possible future screenwriters there are on this fine website!

Stay breezy!

—RapidRun

Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 4:34 am
by Mikurotoro92
How about a movie adaptation of one of Sega's sports games (tennis,golf,baseball,racing,fishing,etc) or something really weird like Alex Kidd or Puyo Puyo? I have NO idea how to adapt thouse into movies even your suggestion for Outrun sounds better then what I came up with! lol

Also the movie for Outrun should have a subtitle such as "Outrun:Last Wave" or your suggestion "Outrun:Life was a Bore"!

Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 12:49 pm
by Quills on Wheels
Considering that the Sonic move is in production, it's worth thinking about what it could be about. Obviously, being a game, story is going to play a much larger part.

Ideally for me, being an Adventure fanboy, I'd love to see them take inspiration from the Adventure series or even the Archie comics to create a movie that's more than just the traditional Sonic story where Eggman does something evil and Sonic stops him. I mean the core plot of the movie should still be that, just like all Sonic stories are, but I'd like to see more depth, more character development. I'd like to see plot twists and sad emotional parts that both adults and children can find memorable. Something for all ages, not just a movie that could have just as well been a 1 hour plus Sonic Boom episode.
I wouldn't even mind if it wasn't an original story. I'd be just as happy if they were to adapt the Sonic 3 and Knuckles story or Sonic Adventure 1 or 2 stories into a movie. In fact, adapting Sonic 3 n K and adding in splashes of Sonic CD would probably be a perfect way to introduce the world to the world of Sonic.

-ahem-

But jumping back to realism here, most likely we'll see a pixar-like movie.

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This would never happen but It'd be funny to see Sega do a Sega Cinematic Universe like Marvel or DC. Make seperate movies like of their popular titles and then clash them all together into a Sonic and Sega all stars movie. :P

Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 2:57 pm
by Wrath Oskvro
Shinobi gets my vote. Always loved the series, wish Sega would give it more attention. That and I think it'd be the easiest to make a movie out of.

Not mentioned in the poll but obviously there's Shenmue as well.

Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 3:03 pm
by Mikurotoro92
Shinobi is already getting a movie adaptation

Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 5:10 pm
by Twinny
Having never played the Shinobi series of games nor Rent-A-Hero, I have to pick the Sonic option. XP

Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 6:15 pm
by RapidRun
These are all amazing responses! This is the first time that I've started a thread and had it be active. Thanks for responding!

Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2016 11:53 pm
by Jackisback
I just want some VG movies from Sega.

Everyone else is getting into it.


Also congrats for the successful thread RapidRun.

Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2016 11:11 pm
by santefering
Streets of rage but only if done in a 70s/80s gritty VHS way like the death wish movies and the Warriors film.
Also golden axe. Basically Conan the barbarian mixed with Lord of the rings thing of walking and walking.lol

Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2016 11:17 pm
by RapidRun
Thank you, Jackisback!

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That is a great idea, santefering! Like, have you seen Kung Fury? If not, definitely check it out. Both the short film & the retro-stylized game on Steam, iOS or Android. It's freakin awesome & hilarious.