'Epic Sci-Fi' Tetris Movie To Be $80m US-China Co-Production

A big screen adaptation of puzzle video game ‘Tetris’ is one step closer to becoming a reality, with filming set to take place in China next year.

The live-action film will be a US-Chinese co-production and the first project of Threshold Global Studios, a joint venture of 'True Lies’ producer Larry Kasanoff and Chinese media mogul Bruno Wu.

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It is believed (according to The Hollywood Reporter) that Kasanoff is currently at the Cannes Film Festival meeting with potential sales agents about the project, which has a $80m budget and is being touted as an “epic sci-fi thriller”.

In a joint statement the partners said: “The team has been working with The Tetris Company for over a year, and with the formation of Threshold Global Studios, financing has been secured, the story has been created, and now Wu and Kasanoff will co-produce.”

“Tetris, one of the most recognised video game franchises of all time, is a perfect first project for this strategy,” said Kasanoff. “For our debut project, Threshold Global Studios will bring one of the most beloved, cross-generational gaming brands in the world to the big screen.”

Threshold’s Jimmy Ienner will be an executive producer, as will The Tetris Company and Seven Stars - Wu’s company. Line producer Dane Smith will be responsible for the visual effects being developed specifically for the film.

There’s no current official release, but if it does film in 2017 a 2018 release is likely.

Tetris in an enduring worldwide phenomenon and since 1984 has sold over 170 million copies. The film was first revealed back in 2014.

Picture Credits: The Tetris Company