There is no doubt about that NBA Jam is one of the most popular sports games of all time. The classic arcade game that first made waves in the 90s has remained relevant over the years thanks to its great gameplay, iconic grids and great catchphrases. And now there’s a new movie about the game coming in the future.
Reported by Variety, a new documentary about it NBA Jam is now in the making. The film is based on Reyen Ali’s book that is all about the game. BestCrosses Studios is tied to produce the film, while Sean Menard, who has produced sports documentaries in the past, will be the director.
As for the documentary, it should focus on the creation of the game and increase popularity. The book on which the film is based included interviews with various people who participated in the original game. It also featured thoughts from NBA players, longtime fans, and a number of others who love the game. It makes sense that this time the documentary will have many of these people returning to talk in front of the camera.
When it comes to what the director of the film has in mind for the project, he doesn’t just want to focus on how NBA Jam became a huge success, but also how the developer of the game would stop later. “Our film is more than just an original story about the most successful sports game of all time,” Menard explains to Variety. “There are several subplots that detail how gaming transitioned from arcades to home entertainment and how this would ultimately lead to the demise of Midway.”
For now this NBA Jam movie has no release date that has been announced. Since production is seemingly just getting underway now, it should be a year or two before we see it formally arrive. Still, it will be an interesting project to watch out for in the future.
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