Magic: Gathering Prepares for a Cinematic Debut with a New Film
Hasbro teamed up with Legendary Entertainment to breathe life into another beloved Wizards of the Coast game, with "Magic: The Gathering" being their target. Embracing the title's multifaceted legacy, Hasbro's film head, Zev Foreman, proclaimed, "Magic: The Gathering has fostered generations of imaginative storytelling. It's a perfect fit for Legendary's diverse approach to establishing iconic properties, and we're thrilled to create a new universe together."
The initiative commences with a live-action film, but the potential for live-action series and additional content doesn't end there. With Legendary's reputation for transforming beloved fandoms into expansive, creator-led ventures, the partnership will cater to core fans while attracting a broader audience.
While we're left guessing if we'll dive deep into meta gameplay or track the dimension-jumping Planeswalkers' journeys, the duo's vision remains secret. Nevertheless, this announcement doesn't tinker with Hasbro's existing licensing deal with Netflix, which involves producing an animated "Magic" series from Star Trek: Picard's Terry Matalas.
With the resurgence of Legendary in Netflix's live-action Mobile Suit Gundam project following years of development limbo, we'll keep you posted on the Magic: The Gathering universe build-out.
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Io9, known for its coverage of movies, technology, and pop culture, expressed excitement about the collaboration between Hasbro and Legendary Entertainment, highlighting the potential for groundbreaking content in the 'Magic: The Gathering' universe. This partnership, with its focus on live-action films and series, could open up new opportunities and attract a broader audience, much like Legendary's successful transformations of other beloved fandoms.
