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Is Warner Brothers going to reboot or continue Mortal Kombat?
I'm sure this probably went under the radar this last week. But with so many people focused on Michael Jackson, Cumonass, and Transformers 2 debates, I think you all missed something that should be noted as interesting. Warner Brothers recently purchased the rights to Midway's collection of video-games, that includes the "Mortal Kombat" franchise, the "Spy Hunter" rights, as well as "Joust" and several other games for the low price of only $33 Million.
Wait, did I just say that Midway Games sold off their biggest names for only $33 Million? Yes, I did.
It seems that Midway Games was in some rather deep trouble with their financial decisions and ended up in Bankruptcy court. Something that a lot of us didn't see coming, because OF the popularity of their titles. But, it happened to be something that could be seen if you looked into it.
Midway itself has been gobbling up a lot of smaller companies over the last few years, turning them into empty shells and loosing money when they can't produce anything rememberable. Then of course, there's the fact that Midway itself has been loosing money over the last few years by anticipating a better return on their marketing campaigns, and games. Then you look at the games themselves and they started to feel both unfinished and rough-edged at their release, which upset a lot of players to either avoid the games or give them a bad reputation that prevented future sales. But the biggest thing, is that Midway has been slowly dieing for years because they can't seem to be able to really provide anything new in the video-game market. Their games tend to feel the same after the first 30-45mins, and of course are almost nothing BUT sequels to each other. How many different Mortal Kombat titles are there? ( So far, at least 8. There are "special editions" that push it to around 12-15, with Mortal Kombat 9 in development)
So, when Midway filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this year, it was a sign of troubles for the company. It became even more troublesome when Sumner Redstone sold off his stake in the company (87% by some counts), with an "assumption of debt" ($70 Million). Meaning , he ran off with only $100,000 cash on the hopes that someone else would buy his stake in the company if they can also pay off the debt for him.
While Warner Brothers has declined to comment on its plans for Midway, they decided NOT to buy two development companies in San Diego and Newcastle, England. So, it should be clear that Warner Brothers is going after the rights to the games ONLY, since they can get them at dirt cheap prices while Midway tries to stay in business. I'm sure that they really did appreciate WB's purchasing some of their games, but would have been happier if Warner Brothers wanted them to stay ALIVE by putting some money in their future.
But, this bit of news came out today from San Gabriel Tribune.
It appears that Chris Casamassa, who portrayed Scorpion in the first Mortal Kombat film, revealed he's coming back for a third film. Casamassa also revealed that filming was set to start in September. We'll be sure to keep you posted on any and all details regarding a third Mortal Kombat film. (Click here for Full Story)
So, will Warner Brothers try to reboot the Mortal Kombat franchise? After all, Mortal Kombat:Annihilation still leaves a bad taste in your mouth after watching it. (Mostly a coppery taste from biting through your own tongue to get out).
Or, will Warner Brothers try to do a sequel to the movies with a 3rd installment?
And, do we really CARE anymore or even WANT them to do another Mortal Kombat movie? Because this is the group I'm in. Let the franchise die in obscurity, I'll go watch Bloodsport again instead.
Wait, did I just say that Midway Games sold off their biggest names for only $33 Million? Yes, I did.
It seems that Midway Games was in some rather deep trouble with their financial decisions and ended up in Bankruptcy court. Something that a lot of us didn't see coming, because OF the popularity of their titles. But, it happened to be something that could be seen if you looked into it.
Midway itself has been gobbling up a lot of smaller companies over the last few years, turning them into empty shells and loosing money when they can't produce anything rememberable. Then of course, there's the fact that Midway itself has been loosing money over the last few years by anticipating a better return on their marketing campaigns, and games. Then you look at the games themselves and they started to feel both unfinished and rough-edged at their release, which upset a lot of players to either avoid the games or give them a bad reputation that prevented future sales. But the biggest thing, is that Midway has been slowly dieing for years because they can't seem to be able to really provide anything new in the video-game market. Their games tend to feel the same after the first 30-45mins, and of course are almost nothing BUT sequels to each other. How many different Mortal Kombat titles are there? ( So far, at least 8. There are "special editions" that push it to around 12-15, with Mortal Kombat 9 in development)
So, when Midway filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this year, it was a sign of troubles for the company. It became even more troublesome when Sumner Redstone sold off his stake in the company (87% by some counts), with an "assumption of debt" ($70 Million). Meaning , he ran off with only $100,000 cash on the hopes that someone else would buy his stake in the company if they can also pay off the debt for him.
While Warner Brothers has declined to comment on its plans for Midway, they decided NOT to buy two development companies in San Diego and Newcastle, England. So, it should be clear that Warner Brothers is going after the rights to the games ONLY, since they can get them at dirt cheap prices while Midway tries to stay in business. I'm sure that they really did appreciate WB's purchasing some of their games, but would have been happier if Warner Brothers wanted them to stay ALIVE by putting some money in their future.
But, this bit of news came out today from San Gabriel Tribune.
It appears that Chris Casamassa, who portrayed Scorpion in the first Mortal Kombat film, revealed he's coming back for a third film. Casamassa also revealed that filming was set to start in September. We'll be sure to keep you posted on any and all details regarding a third Mortal Kombat film. (Click here for Full Story)
So, will Warner Brothers try to reboot the Mortal Kombat franchise? After all, Mortal Kombat:Annihilation still leaves a bad taste in your mouth after watching it. (Mostly a coppery taste from biting through your own tongue to get out).
Or, will Warner Brothers try to do a sequel to the movies with a 3rd installment?
And, do we really CARE anymore or even WANT them to do another Mortal Kombat movie? Because this is the group I'm in. Let the franchise die in obscurity, I'll go watch Bloodsport again instead.
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Comment by Nigel Cat on July 9, 2009 at 5:33am -
They never seem to get that the fun comes from playing the videogames, not watching them as movies. Whenever the talky-bits happen, you just want to have your controller in the aisle with you and press A to skip them.
I was going to continue and say that it might stand a chance if given to a decent, established director. That was until I went over to IMDB and saw the director's name was mink. Not Bob Mink, not Steve Mink. No...Just mink. The man who directed the asstastic Steven Seagal DTV flick Into The Sun. So there goes all hope out the window.
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Comment by SpillGamerMike on July 9, 2009 at 4:46am - See kids, this would be an example of beating a dead horse.
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Comment by Sal Ramirez on July 9, 2009 at 1:52am - I would love to see a reboot or even a new movie all together this could be great.
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Comment by hewylewis on July 8, 2009 at 10:03pm
- PLEASE REBOOT IT!! 2 SUCKED ASS!!! Plus, remaking Citizen Kane!?! BS!!
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Comment by Gabriel on July 8, 2009 at 9:20pm - "GET OVER HERE!" I would kick ass as Scorpion lol. I went on like a 23 winning streak with him when I used to play it hard-core. Now I probably just suck. But I think they'll reboot the series. I only liked the original as corny as it was.
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Comment by Lab Rat on July 8, 2009 at 9:05pm - Finally a JOUST movie.
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Comment by KrissKross on July 8, 2009 at 8:29pm -
the second is laughably bad. its so much fun
ive heard its gonna be a sequel
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Comment by RA on July 8, 2009 at 8:17pm - aw man theres gonna b so much less violence
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Comment by Guy Behind The Guy (Age 86) on July 8, 2009 at 7:59pm -
I liked the first MK. But not the second. But I'm of the mindset that videogames can't cut it as movie adapts anyway. So yeah, I think there should not be a third film. Or reboot. The game series itself has taken a nose dive.With the last game having to ride off of DC to get any attention.
I also loved the early MK games. But time is up, ya know? Also yes. I had no idea of this news. I knew of Midway's money troubles. But I hadn't heard of the bankruptcy news. So thanks for the news on that man.
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Comment by BlackMagic on July 8, 2009 at 7:58pm - I go with the don't care option. Honestly, a reboot will just take a halfway decent movie- as far as video game adaptations go- and make it worse. No one wants that.
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