US EditionParamount, Activision strike deal to bring Call of Duty to theaters
- Paramount and Microsoft-owned Activision announced a deal on Tuesday to produce and distribute a live-action Call of Duty movie.
- This partnership follows Activision's 2023 $69 billion acquisition by Microsoft and builds on Call of Duty's status as a major franchise since 2003.
- Paramount CEO David Ellison, a lifelong Call of Duty fan, described the deal as a dream come true and emphasized delivering a cinematic experience honoring the brand's legacy.
- The Call of Duty franchise, having moved over half a billion units worldwide and generated upwards of $30 billion in revenue, stands out as a strong candidate for a film adaptation despite the historical challenges faced by video game movies.
- The companies aim to create an unforgettable blockbuster that excites fans and newcomers, marking a notable strategic bet for Paramount following its merger with Skydance.
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Paramount signed an agreement with Activision video game distributor to produce the first real action film of the popular video game 'Call of Duty'.
The acquisition of the rights to adapt the famous franchise of war games follows on from other historical agreements signed by the company, which also prepares films from the universe of "Star Trek" and the third part of "Top Gun".
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