It's not everyday that we get fresh film footage for the up and coming film adaptation of Ubisoft's Prince of Persia video game, that's why we're leaning more towards welcoming this video interview with Jerry Bruckheimer, that also brings some sneak peek of the movie in development.

If you wanna have a look at the upcoming Prince of Persia movie poster, you'll have to walk in a chick flick for that. In a shopaholic's world, nonetheless. Mega-producer Jerry Bruckheimer has decided that he will debut the Prince's movie poster in the most unlikely of his other movies - the film adaptation of Legally Blonde-ish, Clueless-typish Confessions of Shopaholic (starring Isla Fischer).

A few days into his appointment as the director of the Prince of Persia movie, Mike Newell has finally opened up about his sentiments on the project, and he sure is excited about it. "It's not a video game movie," he said in his enthusiasm. "It's a great story." Certainly a bit of encouraging news to Prince of Persia fans. Do read on to find out more!

Latinoreview.com is a site known to videogame movie fans because around a year and a half ago, they managed to acquire an early draft of the Halo movie script and gave it a review. The site's latest victim, er, script review? Prince of Persia.

Last month, we reported that a movie version of Ubisoft's Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time managed to get a director despite it's being delayed 'til the Summer of 2009. However, you're all probably curious about how the movie will treat the beloved franchise of Jordan Mechner, right? Fortunately the scripts reviewer notes that it "reads and feels" like a 9th century Indiana Jones. That's a good thing, right?

What's revealed so far is that the concept of time manipulation, and the concept that a limited amount of sand consumed by a Dagger of Time, is included in the movie. The script review also gives out a few characters' names, but since we wouldn't want to spoil anything for you folks, we'll just hide all that behind our "read" link below.

Aside from odd names, the script for the movie seems like a step in the right direction. Unfortunately we'll have to wait a bit more to see if the movie will be worth our money.

The last time we reported about the Prince of Persia movie, "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time", we said that Jerry Bruckheimer had the movie franchise under his wing for quite some time now and that the movie is well on its way to 2008. Now, although the producer has been busy with his Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, he was still able to secure a director and a release date for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

Bruckheimer has teamed up with the director of Bad Boys I and II, The Rock, and Pearl Harbor - none other than Michael Bay. And if before, we mentioned that the movie based on the game would be out on 2008, well folks, you'd have to wait a little longer. Prince of Persia: Sands of Time is slated for a Summer 2009 release.

Movie site, IESB, mentioned that they have confirmed with Disney Studios that they are hoping that Bay will indeed take on the directorial chores for the movie when he is done working with another movie - Transformers. As for what Jordan Mechner has to say about the movie:

Rather than do a straight beat-for-beat adaptation of the new videogame, we're taking some cool elements from the game and using them to craft a new story - much as 'Pirates' [of the Caribbean] did with the theme park ride.

We'll update you about the movie as more info comes our way.

 

Now we all know that Jerry Bruckheimer, renowned producer and cinema visionary, had the Prince of Persia franchise under his wing for a long time now. Under the watching eyes of Disney, the movie is being primed for a blockbuster release this coming 2008 in summer. Probably a first of three movies to come, "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" will take us into a more immersive world behind the story of the beginning of the Sands of Time trilogy.

According to a couple of sites, including BadTaste.it, the movie may just be looking to be a great production after all, despite rumors of just maturing in the pre-production stages. The following images below may or may not reflect in the final movie (although we have confirmed that they are concept art straight from Walt Disney Studios), but the works show just how much intricate detail they plan to put into the costumes and settings.

Click on Full Article to view the concept art and some information we dug up on the movie.

Yet another game title is on its way to the fancy land of Hollywood. Ubisoft's fantasy/adventure franchise has reportedly caught the eye of Jerry Bruckheimer, the same guy who launched the ships of Pirates of the Caribbean.

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is said to be the one off to the moviehouse. For those of you not in the know, the plot is set in medieval Persia, a time when they ruled the world as the superpower. It's also deemed to be the most mysterious kingdom, with lots of drama and action, such as the downfall from power of the Maharajah, as well as the kidnapping of his daughter. With a looted palace of priceless treasure, one controversial hourglass, and a mysterious dagger, the stage is certainly set for one heck of an adventure.

Now, we've all had one disappointment or another with movie adaptations of our much-beloved games (Uwe Boll's "House of the Dead," anyone?). Here's hoping that this one won't go kaput at the box office, especially since the game's creator, Jordan Mechner, actually provided script with the supervision of screenwriter John August.

It is also said that it is Disney's and Bruckheimer Films' hope that this adaptation "could then lead to a new hit series of movies for the studio." The two media outfits are now getting ready to set the production wheels in full motion for the target release of Summer 2008.

Keep it posted here for more updates on this.

You can count on Cheap Ass Gamer to get the best PSP deals around and share them with the PSP community. The latest heads-up from those good folks - For Your Entertainment (FYE) stores are practically giving away some UMD movies for only $9.99. Notable titles include: Batman, The Goonies, Dukes of Hazzard, Spawn, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Alien, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Da Ali G Show Season 1, Aqua Teen Hunger Force Version 4, Training Day, Rush Hour 1 and 2, Predator and Ong Bak: Thai Warrior.

If you're not into UMDs, you can grab a copy of Prince of Persia: Revelations over at Gamestop for only $18. It gets even better if you use the PPLAY15 code upon checkout. You save an additional $2 on top of the discounted price. Come on, a $16 PSP game is hard to come by.

Plus, if you jump over to Outpost.com, you can pre-order Namco's Tekken: Dark Resurrection for only $34.99. Not a bad deal at all.

Lastly, if you want a 1GB memory stick for your homebrew needs, you can buy the 1GB SanDisk Pro Duo at Dell Online for only $38, that is if you move fast enough - the offer may expire soon!

Gamefly.com has dropped their used game prices putting Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories at $32. This is a great chance for anybody who doesn't have it, but wants it (either for the game or for the eboot loader) to pick it up. Shipping at Gamefly's shipping is fast and cheap and the games are in good condition with case and manual - they're the only online retailer I'll buy used games from.

GTA isn't the only deal at Gamefly, Socom: Fire Team Bravo is $30 and Prince of Persia: Revelations is $24. No game in their store is more than $35 and no movie is more than $20. Now might be a good time to pick up that game you've been wanting.

London, UK – 16th December, 2005 – Today, Ubisoft announced that Prince of Persia: Revelations is now available for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. Developed by Pipeworks, the game builds on last year’s console success, Prince of Persia Warrior Within, and features original content such as additional puzzles, new maps and redesigned levels. The game takes combat to a higher level with new combos using melee weapons, projectiles, walls and more with the Free-Form Fighting system. Players will be able to journey through non-linear environments and engage in soul-shattering boss battles.

The Old Man said to the Prince, “Your fate has been written. You will die.”

Enter the dark underworld of Prince of Persia Revelations. Hunted by the Dahaka, an immortal incarnation of Fate seeking divine retribution, the Prince embarks upon a path of carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death. His journey leads to the infernal core of a cursed island stronghold harbouring mankind’s greatest fears. Only through grim resolve, bitter defiance and the mastery of deadly new combat arts can the Prince rise to a new level of warriorship – and emerge from this ultimate trial with his life.

Game Features:

• Free-Form Fighting System: The intricate new combat system makes its way to the PSP and allows gamers to wage battles in boundless ways. Manipulate the environment and the enemies themselves to develop your own unique fighting style. Plus, an all-new projectile attack system allows for a variety of combat tactics.
  
• A violent underworld revealed: Explore and conquer a breeding ground for the most brutal, unrelenting monsters to torment mankind.
  
• Control the ravages of time: Ravage enemies with the devastating new combative powers of the Sands of Time, and discover astounding variations in fighting gameplay.
  
• Fight harder, play longer: Hours upon hours of action await you in your fight for survival, including various bonus incentives for those who finish the game.