THQ and Syfy announced details for the Red Faction live-action movie pilot titled Red Faction: Origins. Taking place between 2009’s Red Faction: Guerrilla and the upcoming Red Faction: Armageddon, it follows the lineage of rebel hero Alec Mason and the Mason family.
“This groundbreaking deal with THQ reflects our desire to deliver a completely immersive and enhanced viewing experience for the audience, said Mark Stern, Executive Vice President Programming, Syfy & Co-head of Universal Cable Production. We are excited to be working with the creative team at THQ in extending the vibrant world of Red Faction to our air.”
The screenplay for Red Faction: Origins was put together by writer and producer Andrew Kreisberg (Warehouse 13, Fringe, Vampire Diaries and Boston Legal) and based on a story developed by Paul DeMeo (The Rocketeer, Flash, Viper, The Sentinel).
“THQ is blazing a new trail in the gaming industry with our partnership with Syfy by introducing the Red Faction franchise to a new and broader audience,” said Danny Bilson, Executive Vice President, Core Games, THQ. “This unique transmedia collaboration is one of many strategic initiatives in place to dramatically increase awareness for Red Faction Armageddon and extend the Red Faction brand across a wide variety of entertainment channels.”
Red Faction: Origins is slated to premiere in March 2011, when Red Faction: Armageddon is expected to release.
