Posted on 05/08/2009 5:17:15 AM PDT by Zakeet
The worldwide hit video game "Guitar Hero" could become a reality TV show and/or a real-life concert tour, people familiar with the discussions said Thursday.
"Hero" is from Activision Blizzard, a leading video game publisher that aims to turn some of its games into TV and film properties.
Activision's cross-platform interests don't end at "Hero"; discussions are under way to turn the "World of Warcraft" and "Call of Duty" video games into movies.
"They are being talked about for the big screen," said one person with knowledge of the details.
In an interview before Thursday's quarterly earnings conference call, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick wouldn't comment on the movie speculation. But asked about the "Hero" franchise, he said, "It might make for a good TV show or a good concert tour."
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And a sadder thing is that millions of Amerikans will tune in to watch some fool playing air guitar on stage.
The sad thing is this is probably the most original idea Hollywierd has had in the past decade.What's even sadder is that for the price Guitar Hero and the mandatory second 'guitar' (aka: Game controller), you can buy a REAL Electric Guitar, an Amp, and have money left over for lessons.
My S-I-L has it and two extra 'guitars' (plus some drum set plug-in) and is quite good at the game. But stoo-pid me, whose played off and on since 1964, SUCKS at it. Not knowing most of the 'songs' doesn't help me either(1)
(1)Playing 'Smoke on the Water' and 'I love Rock and Roll', gets tiring after the 20th time ;-)
The population fiddles while our nation burns!
They already covered this in a South Park episode.
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