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Blizzard Entertainment and Legendary Pictures have announced that Sam Raimi – director of the Spider-Man trilogy, The Evil Dead and most recently Drag Me To Hell – has signed on to direct the eagerly-anticipated major motion picture based on Blizzard Entertainment’s Warcraft Universe.
“At its core, Warcraft is a fantastic, action-packed story,” said Raimi. “I am thrilled to work with such a dynamite production team to bring this project to the big screen.”
“Partnering with Sam Raimi exemplifies Legendary’s mandate of marrying the highest quality intellectual property to world-class filmmakers,” said Legendary Pictures CEO Thomas Tull. “Sam’s passion for ‘Warcraft’ is undeniable and we know that he will create an incredible film worthy of Blizzard’s phenomenal franchise. We look forward to collaborating with our partners at Warner Bros. and continuing our successful relationship with Chuck in bringing this rich new world to the screen.”
Paul Sams, chief operating officer of Blizzard Entertainment commented: “From our first conversation with Sam, we could tell he was the perfect choice. Sam knows how to simultaneously satisfy the enthusiasts and the mainstream audience that might be experiencing that content for the first time. We’re looking forward to working with him to achieve that here.”
The Warcraft universe is a rich fantasy setting that revolves around the epic conflict between the opposing forces of the Horde and the Alliance.
Further details about the upcoming Warcraft movie, including cast and targeted release date, will be revealed as development progresses.
