‘Angry Birds’ film? Hugely popular smartphone game “Angry Birds” is going to be made into a movie, slated for release in mid-2016, according to reports.
Sony Pictures Entertainment said Wednesday that it obtained the rights to make the game into a 3D movie, according to Reuters.
“Sony impressed us with their great attitude, determination, and professionalism. They convinced us that we have found the right partners and team to help us market and distribute our first motion picture,” Rovio Entertainment CEO Mikael Hed stated, according to the news agency.
Michael Lynton, chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Amy Pascal, the co-chair, said that “every studio in town would love to add ‘Angry Birds’ to their slate. There are few titles out there that bring this kind of excitement, brand awareness and built-in audience to the table.”
“Despicable Me” producer John Cohen and ex-Marvel Studios chief David Maisel are also attached to the film.
“We are very excited to join with Sony Pictures in presenting this movie to the world in 2016 and we will have many more announcements as we begin production in the coming months,” the two said in a statement, according to Deadline.com
