The long-awaitedMagic: The Gatheringmovie might finally make it to the big screen as a popular emerging director is now in talks to helm the project. Launched in 1993, Magic: The Gathering is considered one of the first major tabletop card games. It is certainly one of the most influential, having become a global phenomenon and generating $1 billion in global revenue. The card game, which now includes special crossover cards and packs ranging from Lord of the Rings to Doctor Who to Spongebob Squarepants, has long had a movie in development, and the project is finally picking up steam.
Matt Johnson, director of ‘BlackBerry’ and ‘Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie,’ is the top choice to adapt the beloved card game. Read More