The Sims Movie is in the works at MGM

A movie adaptation of The Sims is officially in development at Amazon MGM Studios, directed and co-written by Kate Herron, known for her work on Loki. The film will be produced by LuckyChap and Vertigo Entertainment, with the Sims team also involved in production to ensure fidelity to the game franchise.

While details are sparse, this adaptation adds to the growing trend of video game films, following projects like Sony’s Gran Turismo and an upcoming Minecraft movie.

Disney+ sets release dates for Inside Out series

Disney+ has set release dates for two upcoming Pixar series. Dream Productions, a spin-off from Inside Out, premieres December 11. The four-episode series will follow Joy (Amy Poehler) as she introduces the part of Riley’s mind that produces dreams. Cast members from the Inside Out films, including Kensington Tallman and Phyllis Smith, will return.

Win or Lose, an original series about a little league softball team, debuts February 19. The eight-episode show features Will Forte as the team’s coach.

2024 Toy Hall of Fame finalists

The National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, N.Y., announced this year’s finalists for induction, including balloons, Pokemon cards and Transformers.

The Strong National Museum of Play said the 12 finalists for induction into its National Toy Hall of Fame this year include Choose Your Own Adventure books, Hess Toy Trucks, My Little Pony, remote-controlled vehicles, stick horses, trampolines and Transformers. Also in the running are the games Apples to Apples, Phase 10, Sequence and the Pokemon Trading Card Game.

“These 12 toys represent the wide range of play — from strategic to whimsical to physical — and present many playful match-ups,” Christopher Bensch, vice president for collections and chief curator, said in a news release.

The final inductees will be chosen by a combination of the Player’s Choice ballots and the top picks of the National Selection Advisory Committee.

Published in Dawn, Young World, October 12th, 2024