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Hideo Kojima's "Death Stranding" Gets an Anime Adaptation
Yara Sameh The Death Stranding universe is expanding. Hideo Kojima, the famed video game developer behind the "Metal Gear Solid" franchise, announced that his latest independent video game series is receiving an anime adaptation. In an interview with Vogue Japan , Kojima discussed the development of "Death Stranding 2: On the Beach", which continues the journey of Sam Porter Bridges, as played by The Walking Dead's Norman Reedus. While talking about his ambitions for the live-action film adaptation by A24, Kojima also confirmed that an anime version was also in production. "I am aiming to make Death Stranding in a way that can only be done as a film," he noted, "and that will win awards at the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival. In fact, we are also currently working on an anime adaptation." In September 2024, Kojima confirmed that multiple projects based on the Death Stranding franchise were in the works, following the announcement of the live-action movie. "There are several Death Stranding adaptation projects currently underway, but there is a different story I've written that's intended for a movie," he said. "But I don't have the time to direct it, so I won't. Which is kind of like a test for the third phase. I'm in the second phase now and expanding the IP I made in all sorts of directions." In April 2025, Michael Sarnoski, the filmmaker behind "A Quiet Place: Day One", was confirmed as the official director for the live-action adaptation of "Death Stranding", which is being produced by Kojima Productions and indie film studio A24. Sarnoski is writing and directing the movie, which will reportedly delve deep into the "game's mysteries surrounding the 'Death Stranding' — a catastrophic series of events that blurred the boundaries between the worlds of the living and the dead." In the Vogue Japan interview, Kojima explained his vision for the live-action adaptation of "Death Stranding": "When it comes to film adaptations of games, there have been recent films like The Last of Us that keep the plot of the original intact, and films like The Super Mario Bros. Movie that are more like a service to game fans. Each of these works has its own merits, but as a film lover, I want to pursue expression as a film. I am aiming to make Death Stranding in a way that can only be done as a film, and that will win awards at the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival." "Death Stranding 2: On the Beach" is scheduled for release on June 26, for the PlayStation 5. "Death Stranding Director's Cut" is currently available on PlayStation, PC and Xbox Series X/S. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
Newsweek
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Former WWE Champion Cody Rhodes Wants to Join Video Game Adaptation
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Despite losing the Undisputed WWE Championship to John Cena at WrestleMania 41, Cody Rhodes remains one of the most popular pro wrestlers working today. As is often the case when a WWE Superstar reaches this level of success, fans begin speculating when Rhodes will make the transition to Hollywood. This has happened successfully with countless wrestlers before Rhodes, including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, John Cena, Dave Bautista, Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Samoa Joe, and "Edge" Adam Copeland. More Pro Wrestling: WWE Superstar Who Was Released Set For In-Ring Return Now, it seems that it is time for the American Nightmare to do the same. And Rhodes has named his dream role. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: Cody Rhodes is introduced before his match against John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: Cody Rhodes is introduced before his match against John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, attending the opening of Universal's Epic Universe, Rhodes was asked if there was a video game or comic book character he would like to portray on screen, much like how Cena played Peacemaker and Bautista played Drax the Destroyer. Being an avid gamer, Rhodes' choice was easy: anyone in 'Metal Gear Solid.' "I feel like I'm slightly aging out of some of the characters that I really like," Rhodes said. "But it would always be anything 'Metal Gear Solid.'" "Like, if you need me to learn Russian to do Revolver Ocelot, I would do it. Put the hood on me, I'd do Cyborg Ninja. So I would do anything in Metal Gear Solid." Cody Rhodes wants to be in a Metal Gear Solid movie: 'If you need me to learn Russian and do Revolver Ocelot, I would do it. If you just put the hood on me I'd do Cyborg Ninja. So I would do anything in Metal Gear Solid.' — (@ComicBook) May 22, 2025 Rhodes then revealed that the helmet he wore for his WrestleMania 41 entrance was meant to open up like Cyborg Ninja's but instead opened up like Iron Man. Still, he was happy with it. More Pro Wrestling: WWE WrestleMania 42 Relocation Confirmed: Report Looking at Revolver Ocelot, there's no doubt that Rhodes would be excellent casting, especially when you compare the him to Ocelot in 'Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater' or 'Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain.' Cody Rhodes wants to be in the #MetalGearSolid film 'If you need me to learn Russian and do Revolver Ocelot, I would do it. If you just put the hood on me I'd do Cyborg Ninja. So I would do anything in Metal Gear Solid.' (@ComicBook) — Geek Vibes Nation (@GeekVibesNation) May 22, 2025 According to reports, a 'Metal Gear Solid' film adaptation has been in the works for a longtime, with game creator Hideo Kojima speaking about it since 2006. The most recent news came in 2020 when it was announced that Oscar Isaac was signed on to star as Solid Snake. However, minimal comments have been made about the project since. More Pro Wrestling: Former WWE Talent Comes Out Of Retirement For One Night WWE Superstar Zoey Stark Receives Major Injury Update: Report For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Death Stranding movie director has done his research and played the game and Metal Gear Solid, but Hideo Kojima won't let him play the other entries in the series
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Death Stranding is getting a movie adaptation, which, if you've played it, you'll find odd because it's already the most film-like game to ever exist. It's being produced by A24 with A Quiet Place: Day One director Michael Sarnoski set to helm the project, and Hideo Kojima has already given him his seal of approval. As translated and shared online by Genki, Kojima spoke about the movie on Koji10, his radio show. Genki's translations state that Sarnoski is "smart, has good taste, and is a very nice person, so is happy he can direct the film." Also, the director "doesn't seem like a typical Hollywood person" and has played Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid 1, but Kojima stopped him from playing 2 and 3. It is unclear why Kojima would stop the director from playing those games. It could be that he wants the director to have his own take on the work rather than simply trying to emulate Kojima himself. If so, that's quite a big leap of faith and a huge compliment. Or, it could just be that the movie-loving Kojima wants to see someone else's interpretation because he could learn from it or appreciate it differently. Obviously, playing Death Stranding feels like a no-brainer, and Metal Gear Solid is a good way to get into the mind of Kojima and understand how he sees the world. Maybe the Metal Gear games are just too different from Death Stranding, and Kojima didn't want the director to be influenced into a more action-heavy style? In the meantime, check out everything we know about Death Stranding 2.
Geek Culture
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
Hideo Kojima Shares Wild 'Forgetting Game' Idea Where Characters Lose Abilities As Real-World Time Passes
Hideo Kojima, the eccentric game designer and mind behind the Metal Gear Solid franchise and Death Stranding , has shared a couple of ideas for games that incorporate the passage of time in real life in their gameplay systems, and they are unsurprisingly wild. Speaking on episode 17 of his Japanese radio podcast KOJI10, Kojima spoke on how he used such time-related mechanics in past games, also revealing some intriguing unused concepts, including one scrapped from his upcoming sequel, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach . The End in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Reflecting on his past experiences, Kojima brought up two examples seen in 2004's Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater . Firstly, food acquired in the game would start to go bad after a player leaves it in their inventory for a few real-world days, making the protagonist Snake sick if eaten. The second, notably more iconic example would be the boss fight with The End, an elderly sniper. This battle was made infamous when the game launched, as players soon figured out that they could use the system clock to easily beat the otherwise difficult boss, and that by waiting a full week and then loading their mid-battle save, a cutscene would play showing The End dying of old age. For Death Stranding 2: On The Beach , Kojima revealed that he wanted to use a similar time system, albeit in a smaller scale, although plans were eventually scrapped during development. 'I've thought about having characters' hair grow in games. Originally in Death Stranding 2 , I was going to have Sam's beard gradually grow out over time, and the player would have to shave it. If they didn't, Sam would end up looking unkempt,' he explained. 'However, as Norman Reedus is a big star, I didn't want to make him look uncool!' Still, the director has bold plans in store for potential projects, outlining a few game concepts which incorporate the passage of time as a major mechanic. First up, he mentions an idea of a game with a character that ages as time goes on. 'It starts out with the player being born, you're a child, and then gradually over time you become an adult. In the game, you fight various enemies. If you keep playing the game, you will become a 70 or 80-year-old man. However, at this age, you will be weaker, and your eyesight will worsen. When you are a teenager, you'll be able to run faster, but by the time you reach 60, you'll slow down a bit.' he described, outlining a game that sounds similar to 2021's Sifu but with real-time ageing, although he joked that no one would buy such a game. His second idea, on the other hand, sounds much more intriguing as it flips the script, with Kojima proposing a 'forgetting game'. In this concept, the game's playable character will slowly start to forget important information or lose skills if players take too long a break in between play sessions, gradually forgetting 'how to fire their gun or what their job is'. This system would also eventually build up until a player is completely unable to move, essentially forcing a player to get through it as quickly as possible, or take extended time off to play it. As wild as this sounds, the concept would make for an interesting change of pace in today's age of bloated maps and copy-pasted ideas, and definitely falls in line with the director's wacky repertoire. And who knows? Maybe Kojima would actually follow through and experiment with such mechanics in his future games, but in the meantime, Kojima fans can look forward to his next mind-bending adventure when Death Stranding 2: On The Beach releases on 26 June for the PS5. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. Death Stranding Hideo Kojima Metal Gear Solid
The Spinoff
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Spinoff
The ABCs of stand-up comedy etiquette
Going to a show at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival this month? Here are some useful tips. Applause: 'Please clap,' as Jeb Bush famously asked his unresponsive crowd to do at his rally. Applause is great after a fantastic joke has been said and also at the end of the show, as long as both of those are done in a genuine and not sarcastic fashion. Beaming: You don't know the comedian personally but when they're on stage, act like it's your child who's finally ridden a bike without training wheels. When the comedian sees you grin ear to ear, it will give them an extra spring to their step. Crying: Some shows delve into deep and emotional topics so it's OK to cry, you are in a safe space with like-minded audience members. You can also join in a crying circle with the comedian afterwards if the show has gone badly for them. Drinking: Either do it from one of the insulated water bottles that's all the rage these days or drink an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage from the bar that is attached to the venue. Eating: Most performers prefer that any eating is done before or after the show but if you have to eat, make sure it's something that doesn't make a crunching sound or send an aroma around the room. Crispy chicken noodles are out, vanilla ice cream is in. Flowers: Giving the comedian flowers metaphorically will motivate them for the rest of their run, or if their season has finished it will make them feel like all their hard work preparing for the show was all worth it. You can literally give them a bouquet of flowers as well but that will feel a bit stalkerish. Group: Enter the communal spirit of the audience by laughing together as a group. Heckling: Best to refrain from doing this unless the comedian explicitly invites the crowd to do this. Most heckles are so bad that the heckle itself deserves a heckle so this will set off a chain of heckling best not started. Instagram: Save any photo or video taking to either right before the show starts or at the end of the show unless the comedian lets you post during the show. This gives you a valid alibi for your whereabouts if the cops come a knockin'. Jam: See Eating, a viable thing to consume during a show. Knife: They say don't bring a knife to a gunfight, also don't bring a knife to a comedy show, there's no use for a knife here. Laughing loudly: This is acceptable in the realms of a killer gag just being delivered, although any type of laughter including ones with the volume of a mouse are happily received. Making eye contact: Don't be scared to do this as this notifies the comedian that they're successfully engaging with the crowd. This isn't flirting, honestly. Needing to pee or do number 2/3s: If you're busting to go, it's your fault for not going before the show started, however if you simply must go, try to make your exit in the quietest way possible, do it as if you're Solid Snake doing a stealth mission in the Metal Gear Solid video game series. Ovations: See Applause. Phones: Please put them on silent, I know for a fact that 0% will switch their phone off, we can do without the phone ringing but also make sure any notification lights are hidden away from the person on stage. Quoting: If you hear something funny that's worth repeating, say it at a volume that only you and the person you are talking to can hear, the performer probably doesn't need to hear it as they've already said it just before you did! Recommending: If you enjoy a show you've just witnessed, please recommend it to friends and family as a lot of shows rely on word of mouth, they'll be grateful for people coming along to their shows. Shushing: If your enjoyment of the comedy show is getting ruined by fellow audience members talking, don't be afraid to give them a shush, accompanied with a stiff finger over pursed lips and unbroken eye contact with them until they stop talking. Time: Try to turn up on time as many venues in the festival have multiple shows on so any delay to the start of shows will carry on for the rest of the night so it's best to be punctual, also don't look at your watch and tap on it repeatedly during the show. Understanding: If you didn't get the reference of a joke that everyone seemed to, still laugh and then Wikipedia the reference later so you won't get caught out if someone quizzes you about it. Vocabulary: If you didn't understand a word that everyone seemed to, still laugh and then Wiktionary the reference later so you won't get caught out if someone quizzes you about it. Xylophone: The only one at the venue should be the one belonging to the performer, don't bring one yourself and play it during awkward silences. Yawning: When you're in the crowd with no lights on, it does sometimes feel like it's late at night and the feeling of yawning can overcome you. If you have to, please cover your mouth as the comedian may see you and think you are bored. Even if you are, cover your mouth and at least someone who sees you will think you are just trying to conceal a Covid cough. Zoo: If possible don't make any sounds like an animal from the zoo, it's quite distracting.
