EXCLUSIVE: Roland Emmerich, director of Independence Day, has teamed up with folks behind the likes of World of Warcraft for a new franchise, Space Nation. Space Nation is designed to be an online space opera game, a TV series and a series of animated shorts. It will be followed by a TV series, animated shorts and spinoff games. “Hollywood’s increasing interest in video games reflects a wider recognition of gaming’s popularity and storytelling potential,” said Emmerich, co-founder and co-creator of Space Nation, who serves as Chief Creative Officer. “The expansive universe we’re building in Space Nation is a tremendous opportunity to captivate audiences wherever they consume entertainment with innovative new forms of storytelling.”“The landscape of entertainment is evolving rapidly, and we see an incredible opportunity to redefine its boundaries,” added Jerome Wu, CEO and co-creator of Space Nation.

Source: Daily Nation June 28, 2023 18:50 UTC