Hollywood Director Roland Emmerich Leads Production of “Space Nation” TV Series
Renowned Hollywood director Roland Emmerich, known for his works such as “ID4: Independence Day,” “2012,” “The Day After Tomorrow,” and the 1998 version of “Godzilla,” is teaming up with producer Marco Weber to develop a live-action TV series based on the blockchain game “Space Nation.” This news has garnered widespread attention in the industry as it marks the first adaptation of a blockchain game into a live-action series.
Emmerich and Weber plan to explore the history, background story, and setting of “Space Nation” through the TV series. However, they have chosen a non-traditional distribution method instead of opting for traditional television networks or streaming platforms. Weber stated in an interview with Variety magazine, “We want to take an approach that aligns with our game’s overall philosophy. Our goal is to fund a significant portion of the series’ budget through our own economic system and tokens.”
“Space Nation”: A New Venture for Blockchain Gaming
“Space Nation” is a large-scale multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) where players assume the role of a starship captain. In this game, the application of blockchain technology allows players to participate in a token-based economy and engage in buying, selling, and trading non-fungible tokens (NFTs) within the game. Developed by Space Nation Inc., the company was co-founded by Emmerich, Weber, former Blizzard Entertainment senior project manager Jerome Wu, and game developer Tony Tang.
The project received $50 million in funding early on and was envisioned as a “transmedia” platform from the start. Currently, the team has produced animated shorts featuring the game character “Zoey” as the protagonist, and the game has undergone a “soft launch” testing phase on the PC platform. With its influence in Hollywood and the gaming industry, as well as substantial funding and an ambitious roadmap, “Space Nation” has become a highly anticipated player in the blockchain gaming industry.
Transmedia Development: From Game to TV Series
The transmedia development of “Space Nation” goes beyond the game itself. Emmerich and Weber collaborated with director Martin Weisz to create a series of animated shorts centered around the character “Zoey,” telling humorous stories of her quest for fame in the universe. Emmerich and Weber served as executive producers, while Weisz acted as creative director, adding depth to the “Space Nation” universe. The development of the live-action TV series is seen as an extension of this transmedia strategy.
Emmerich stated, “Working with Marco and the game development team to expand this new sci-fi universe has been a unique creative experience. I’m excited to continue exploring the possibilities of transmedia storytelling.”
Weber added, “We are at a crucial stage, with the launch of ‘Space Nation Online,’ where fans are starting to experience the expansion of our IP. It’s a satisfying process to explore how different entertainment mediums can blend together to construct a larger universe.”
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