Apple Set To Adapt Oregon Trail Video Game Into Movie With Musical Numbers — But Hopefully No Dysentery
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
Apple Inc. is adapting the classic video game 'The Oregon Trail' into a musical action-comedy movie. The film will be directed by Will Speck and Josh Gordon, with music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Apple has not yet decided if the movie will be a theatrical release or exclusive to AppleTV+. HarperCollins, owned by News Corporation, holds the rights to the game.
October 28, 2024 | 3:04 pm
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Apple is adapting 'The Oregon Trail' into a movie, potentially boosting its content library and streaming platform AppleTV+. The film could follow Apple's strategy of theatrical release followed by streaming, which has proven successful.
Apple's adaptation of a beloved game into a movie could attract a wide audience, enhancing its content offerings. The success of previous releases like 'Wolfs' suggests a positive impact on AppleTV+ viewership and potential revenue growth.
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News Corporation, through its subsidiary HarperCollins, holds the rights to 'The Oregon Trail' game. This involvement could enhance its production portfolio and potentially lead to financial benefits from the movie's success.
News Corporation's HarperCollins owning the rights to 'The Oregon Trail' positions them to benefit from the movie's success, potentially enhancing their production portfolio and financial returns.
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