Paramount TV and Anonymous
Content have picked the rights to turn the ultra popular video game franchise Battlefield
into a TV series.
Developed by EA DICE
and published by Electronic Arts, Battlefield is a first-person shooter that
puts players in a quasi-realistic warfare environment.
"Paramount TV actively seeks smart content from
all sectors that will resonate with audiences and translate to compelling
programming," said Amy Powell, President, Paramount TV. "EA’s Battlefield has
an incredibly dynamic narrative, coupled with a loyal fan base, which will
allow us to bring this exciting and unique property to the small screen. We
look forward to working with EA and Anonymous Content and thank Michael Sugar
for his tenacity in bringing us this exciting project."
"Battlefield has
a tremendous built-in, engaged fan base, making it a highly coveted piece of IP
primed for long-form adaptation," said Sugar, partner, Anonymous Content. "Together
with EA and Paramount TV, we’ll develop the Battlefield TV series with the same commitment to
robust storytelling that has made the game such a runaway success for nearly
fifteen years."
"Michael’s track
record speaks for itself," added Patrick O’Brien, Vice President of EA
Entertainment. "Combined with his passion for Battlefield, we cannot imagine a better team than Anonymous
Content and Paramount for this project."
Since debuting in
2002, Battlefield has amassed well over 60 million players worldwide.
Source - Deadline
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