Hideo Kojimathe visionary creator behind video games Metal Gear Solid and Stranded deathmakes strategic moves to bridge the gap between the worlds of gaming and Hollywood. In a recent interview with diverseKojima revealed that he is collaborating with Hollywood talent agency WME to expand his influence in television and film.
Since launching Kojima Productions in 2015 after leaving Konami, Hideo Kojima has released Stranded death In 2019, which was his first match under the new logo. He now plans to capitalize on that creativity further, as he lays out a three-phase strategy for the future of his studio. The initial phase focused on establishment Stranded death In making games and expanding their accessibility on global platforms like Apple, PC and Sony – a goal that Kojima finds relatively straightforward.
sequel to Stranded death On the horizon, it is scheduled to be released next year. But Kojima's ambitions extend beyond games. “What comes next are different forms of media: movies, anime, TV dramas, etc. Essentially, expanding the game IP into other media. That's the second phase.” He explains. “I created Kojima Productions within the 'digital entertainment' space, but I don't think it has to be a video game. We can create a new IP from a game, an anime, a movie, or something completely different. Anything is possible.”
Kojima stressed the possibility of cooperating with international talent to create new digital content. “For the third phase, I would like to work with talented people from all over the world and create something new, with “digital” being the keyword. It could be a movie, a game, or something else entirely. I can’t die until then! I don’t think I'm trying to do anything out of the ordinary!” Although the details are still vague, his enthusiasm for innovation is clear.
Despite his broad aspirations, Kojima stressed that he does not aim to direct films himself. He confirmed his role in the upcoming Stranded death The film, which was produced with A24, will be overseeing the plot and making sure it is adapted properly, rather than directing it. He named many top filmmakers like Jordan PeeleGuillermo del Toro, Nicolas Winding Refn, and George Miller as potential collaborators, confirming his well-established connections in the film industry.
Kojima also harassed several people Stranded death Adaptation projects and another film script he's written, which he hopes will serve as a pilot project for his expansive digital entertainment vision. His comment that “movies and games are two different branches, but very soon, they will be very similar,” signals an imminent convergence between these media, shaping a future where Kojima's creations can transcend the boundaries of traditional media, offering audiences a combination of cinema and gaming. Interactive experiences.
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