Basically anything popular is up for a film adaptation these days, from Troll dolls to morally ambiguous manga. Studios are eager to run with what works, and that means pulling scripts from some unpredictable sources — including mobile games. For instance, some were surprised to learn that Angry Birds was due to hit big screens, but its success as a video game made for an equally successful run at the box office (despite so-so critical reception).
Studios are looking to continue capitalizing on the success of a film like Angry Birds, and New Line Cinema is the next to step up to the plate.The studio has now acquired the rights to popular mobile game Fruit Ninja, in which the player must make swiping motions across the screen in an attempt to slice ...
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