A new franchise is in production from Director Roland Emmerich titled "Space Nation", which will be a series, an online space opera game, and animated shorts.
The director will be working on the project with Jerome Wu (World of Warcraft), Tony Tang (Warframe), and Marco Weber (The Thirteenth Floor).
"Hollywood's increasing interest in video games reflects a wider recognition of gaming's popularity and storytelling potential. The expansive universe we're building in Space Nation is a tremendous opportunity to captivate audiences wherever they consume entertainment with innovative new forms of storytelling," said Emmerich, who is the co-founder and co-creator of "Space Nation", as well as Chief Creative Officer.
Jerome Wu, who serves as CEO and co-creator of "Space Nation", said, "The landscape of entertainment is evolving rapidly, and we see an incredible opportunity to redefine its boundaries. With our collaborative efforts, we aim to transform the way content is consumed, shared, and experienced."
The first release from the franchise will be a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), which will allow players to assume the roles of ship captains who are embarking on a journey to unravel the mysteries of the Telikos Cluster. The universe in the game is driven by three main factions of aliens, all with various ideologies and goals.
Chain Hill Capital, Foresight Ventures, Lighthouse Capital, SevenX Ventures, HashKey Capital, Arcane Group, Initiate Capital, JDAC Capital, and Assembly Partners have funded the $50 million project.
Roland Emmerich has made a name for himself in the science fiction and disaster film genres, known for his visually striking and action-packed movies. Emmerich's notable works include "Independence Day" (1996), "Godzilla" (1998), "The Day After Tomorrow" (2004), and "2012" (2009). His films often showcase grand-scale destruction and impressive visual effects, captivating audiences with their thrilling disaster sequences.
