Overview

• Shinobi, a beloved SEGA arcade game from 1987, is being adapted into a live-action film directed by Sam Hargrave.
• The screenplay will be penned by Ken Kobayashi, known for his work on 'Sunny' and 'Move On'.
• Sega's Toru Nakahara will produce the film, continuing his role in adapting SEGA's properties for film and TV.
• The Shinobi series, featuring protagonist Joe Musashi, has sold over 5 million copies worldwide and spans 14 games.
• This film is part of a broader trend of successful video game adaptations, following hits like 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie