Universal Secures Rights for Film Adaptations of 10 Atari Games The latest deal between Universal Pictures and Atari to adapt ten classic video games into films is a telling sign of Hollywood's increasing reliance on nostalgia fueled blockbusters.
The industry's continued mining of popular culture for inspiration raises questions about why these types of adaptations are so appealing, and what this trend says about our collective cultural psyche.
At first glance, the prospect of Asteroids or Centipede making their way to the big screen might seem like a novelty. However, scratch beneath the surface, and it's clear that this deal is part of a larger pattern.