Grok Entertainment Desk | October 23, 2018
In a major development for fans of fantasy board games and animated adventures, DreamWorks Animation has secured the rights and moved forward with plans to adapt the beloved cooperative game Mice and Mystics into a feature-length computer-animated film.
The project stems from Jerry Hawthorne's acclaimed 2012 title published by Plaid Hat Games, where players control heroic mice navigating a sprawling castle, battling pests like rats, cockroaches, spiders, and even the household cat, all while unraveling a curse cast by the wicked sorceress Vanestra. The game's rich storytelling, detailed world-building, and emphasis on teamwork and exploration make it a natural fit for DreamWorks' family-friendly animation style.
According to exclusive industry sources, DreamWorks Animation entered final negotiations for the film rights, with Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes, Horns) attached to direct and co-write the screenplay alongside David Leslie Johnson (Aquaman, Wrath of the Titans). Producing the film are Roy Lee and Jon Berg of Vertigo Entertainment, known for bringing imaginative properties to the screen.
This marks an exciting step for the studio, expanding its portfolio of adaptations with a whimsical yet epic tale of tiny heroes facing giant dangers. While specific release details remain under wraps at this early stage, the greenlight signals strong confidence in the project's potential to capture the magic of the original game for a new generation of audiences.
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