‘Broken Sword’ Movie in the Works From Live-Action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Screenwriter, Story Kitchen (EXCLUSIVE)
A film adaptation of the popular video game franchise 'Broken Sword' is in development. The project is being led by Revolution Software, producer Story Kitchen, and screenwriter Evan Spiliotopoulos. The franchise, which began in 1996, has garnered a loyal fanbase and is recognized for its narrative-driven gameplay.
- ▪The 'Broken Sword' series debuted in 1996 with 'The Shadow of the Templars.'
- ▪The games have been played by over 10 million players and are considered foundational for narrative-driven gaming.
- ▪Evan Spiliotopoulos, known for his work on 'Beauty and the Beast,' will write the film adaptation.
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Home Gaming News May 19, 2026 9:03am PT ‘Broken Sword’ Movie in the Works From Live-Action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Screenwriter, Story Kitchen (EXCLUSIVE) By Jennifer Maas Plus Icon Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer @jmaasaronson Latest ‘Broken Sword’ Movie in the Works From Live-Action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Screenwriter, Story Kitchen (EXCLUSIVE) 7 minutes ago Shondaland’s Sandie Bailey, Director Paul Feig to Headline 2026 Women in Entertainment Summit (EXCLUSIVE) 2 hours ago ‘Game Changer’ Host Sam Reich on What Got Cut From Season 8 Premiere’s Censor-Heavy Episode, Including Jeremy Culhane’s ‘SNL’ Joke 17 hours ago See All Revolution Software A film adaptation of mystery-adventure video game franchise “Broken Sword” is being developed by game maker Revolution Software, producer Story…
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