Another beloved video game will soon be given movie r**e adaptation, this time with the rather unforgiving side-scrolling shooter Contra looking set to blast baddies on the big screen – though many will be surprised that the franchise is not getting the Hollywood treatment as it is being produced in China.
Konami are partnering up with Starlight Media to produce not only a live action movie but a live action TV series as well, but despite the bad reputation Hollywood has achieved for constantly producing poor anime and video game adaptations, China seemingly has no better a reputation.
The movie will take place in China (likely due to convenience and a low budget), meaning that the main characters will presumably end up being Chinese as well, making for a possible “yellow-wash” controversy to add insult to injury.
A brief teaser for the live action film:
An exact launch date has not been specified for either the movie or TV series.
Looks like an Expendables intro
Guess I’m weird. I’m more concerned about the bullets coming out of the eagle’s ass
Is it Contra 26 or something? All the NES cartridges I’ve got were from China.
So no Stallone and Arnold duo?
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