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Source Code director signs on for Legendary Pictures' Warcraft adaptation
Blizzard's Warcraft will be brought to the silver screen by Duncan Jones, who has directed sci-fi films Moon and Source Code. He accepts the challenge of making a "proper MOVIE of a video game."
Charles Leavitt has penned the script for Warcraft, which is being kept very secret. Filming should begin in late 2013 for 2015 release. It's rumoured Johnny Depp might be involved.
Charles Leavitt has penned the script for Warcraft, which is being kept very secret. Filming should begin in late 2013 for 2015 release. It's rumoured Johnny Depp might be involved.
Blizzard acquired 'Project Blackstone' domain November 26th
Posted: 30.11.2012 by Technet2k
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A web domain for 'Project Blackstone' was once owned by a Texas resident but they let it expire last year, according to WHOIS records, but now Blizzard has snapped it up this week.
There are no webpage connections to the domain as of yet; Blizzard are just sitting on it. There's little to no reference to 'Blackstone' in any lore created by the studio.
There are no webpage connections to the domain as of yet; Blizzard are just sitting on it. There's little to no reference to 'Blackstone' in any lore created by the studio.
Blizzard seek to wrestle control of 'Heroes of Warcraft' domain
Posted: 20.11.2012 by Technet2k
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Warcraft creators Blizzard Entertainment aren't happy that the domain HeroesofWarcraft.com is currently outside their control. Last month the studio registered WarcraftBattles.com for some reason.
Speculation has the studio looking to revive the iconic PC RTS series Warcraft. Blizzard has filed a complaint with the National Arbitration Forum in an attempt to be 'given' the domain.
Speculation has the studio looking to revive the iconic PC RTS series Warcraft. Blizzard has filed a complaint with the National Arbitration Forum in an attempt to be 'given' the domain.
Craddock: Blizzard considered online only expansion for Warcraft III
Posted: 01.10.2012 by JonahFalcon
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According to David Craddock's upcoming book on the development of the Diablo series, Stay Awhile and Listen, Blizzard at one point considering an always on mechanic for Warcraft III to prevent cheating.
Valve and Blizzard settle DOTA legal battle
Posted: 12.05.2012 by JonahFalcon
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Blizzard and Valve have finally announced that their legal tussle over Defense of the Ancients (DOTA) has finally been resolved via a mutual agreement. Valve will own the name DOTA, and will continue to release commercial DOTA games such as Defense of the Ancients 2, while Blizzard's version of DOTA will be renamed Blizzard All-Stars.
Blizzard had challenged Valve's right to trademark DOTA and Defense of the Ancients since the original DOTA was a Warcraft III mod.
Blizzard had challenged Valve's right to trademark DOTA and Defense of the Ancients since the original DOTA was a Warcraft III mod.
Posted: 31.01.2013 by Technet2k
Comments: 4