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This article is about the film adaptation. For the video game series this film was based on, see Ratchet & Clank.
Ratchet & Clank
File:RatchetAndClankMovieLogo.jpg
Official film logo with the 2015 release date.
Directed byJericca Cleland
Written byTJ Fixman
Produced byMichael Hefferon
Kim Dent Wilder
Brad Foxhoven
David Wohl
Kylie Ellis
StarringJames Arnold Taylor
David Kaye
Jim Ward
Production
companies
Rainmaker Entertainment
Blockade Entertainment
Distributed bySony Computer Entertainment
CountriesUnited States
Canada
LanguageEnglish

Ratchet & Clank is an upcoming 2015 3D computer-animated action-adventure comedy film based on the platforming video game series of the same name by Insomniac Games. It will be produced by Rainmaker Entertainment and Blockade Entertainment, with distribution by Sony Computer Entertainment. Series developer, Insomniac Games, will play a role in the film’s production, screenplay, character development, and animation consulting. The film will be directed by Jericca Cleland, and feature an original story written by the original Insomniac Games writer TJ Fixman as well as featuring the same voice cast to reprise their respective roles and utilizing assets from the video games in the film.[1][2] It is currently scheduled for a theatrical release in Early 2015.[3]

Plot

The film will be an origin story that retells the events of the original Ratchet & Clank, but also incorporates some elements from the later games. The film will show how Ratchet and Clank met each other. The two characters will unite to fight against the film's main antagonist, Chairman Drek, who aims to destroy all planets within the Solana Galaxy by creating a new home world for the Blarg. Ratchet and Clank stumble onto a dangerous weapon capable of destroying entire planets, and they must join forces with a team of colorful heroes called the Galactic Rangers in order to save the galaxy from the Drek and the Blarg. During this quest, they'll learn the importance of values such as heroism, friendship and the discovery of their identity.

Cast

The film will feature returning voice actors from the series, reprising their original roles from the video games.

Planets

  • Veldin
  • Rilgar
  • Eudora
  • Umbris
  • Ninjawu
  • Pokitaru
  • Hoven
  • Quartu
  • Gaspar

Production

"One of the biggest questions we’ve gotten in the last few years is 'When are you going to make a Ratchet & Clank movie?' The truth is, we’ve wanted to do a movie for a long time! Ratchet & Clank’s action, humor and galaxy-spanning adventures have really been the basis for a fantastic game series, and we think it’d translate perfectly to the big screen."

— Insomniac Community Lead, James Stevenson, on the PlayStation Blog[2]

The film adaptation was announced on the PlayStation Blog on April 23, 2013, alongside with the first official trailer released on YouTube,[4] for a 2015 theatrical release.[2] The film is being produced at Rainmaker Entertainment's Vancouver studio in Canada, and will be executively produced by Michael Hefferon, President of Rainmaker Entertainment. The film will tap on Insomniac Games' vast asset library from their Ratchet & Clank video games, while creating their own new unique locations and characters.[5]

References

  1. ^ Gaudiosi, John. "Sony PlayStation Franchise Ratchet And Clank Goes Hollywood With 3D Feature Film". Forbes. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c Stevenson, James. "First Video: Ratchet & Clank Movie Hits Theaters 2015". PlayStation Blog. Sony Computer Entertainment. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
  3. ^ Carle, Chris. "Ratchet and Clank Animated Movie Headed to Theaters". IGN. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  4. ^ "Ratchet and Clank Official Teaser #1 (2015) - Video Game Movie". YouTube. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
  5. ^ Graser, Marc. "'Ratchet & Clank' Games Get Film Treatment (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2013-04-23.

External links

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