Word coming out ofVarietytoday is that private film financier and production company Legendary Pictures is in negotiations to acquireGears of Wardeveloper Epic Games. The information comes from “multiple sources close to the companies” that confirmed that talks were currently underway.
Of course, both Legendary and Epic are staying quiet on the matter.
“We have publicly announced that Epic and Legendary are partnering on theGears of Warmovie,” Epic toldVariety’s Ben Fritz. “We’re very excited about that project and have the highest regard for [Legendary Pictures’] Thomas Tull and his organization.”
Some Legendary backed films includeThe Dark Knight,300, and the upcomingWatchmen.
