Was only a matter of time before they added Ian Fleming to the game.
September 29, 2021
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc
Ian Fleming, the illustrious creator of James Bond, will be characterised in a video game for the first time ever, in a planned first person adventure game titled John Carter Warlord of Mars.
Set to be released in May 2022, the all-action game is being published by FNCPR Ltd under a licence from Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc, the company that manages and licenses the creative works of novelist Edgar Rice Burroughs, on which the game is based.
The central character, John Carter, was an interplanetary warrior in a series of classic Burroughs novels, dating back to 1912. With the new game set to be available on PC and Console platforms, it is bringing the historic sci fi fantasy to a contemporary audience.
Diggory Laycock, of the Ian Fleming Estate Executive Committee and Director of Ian Fleming Publications, said, “We were intrigued when first approached with this idea and think it is a project fans of Ian Fleming will enjoy. I’m looking forward to seeing my great-uncle realised onscreen.”
Starting in 1945, the gameplay will centre on the soldier John Carter, working on a mission to find Hitler's secret projects operation. The orders for this mission come directly from Fleming, triggering the start of an epic sci fi adventure in which John Carter finds an experimental technology that ultimately transports him to Mars.
Within the game, Fleming will be bought to life as the commander of special WWII intelligence unit, known as T-Force, paying homage to his real-life exploits during the war. Before he put pen to paper on his iconic James Bond novels, Fleming held a series of key intelligence positions in the war effort and was from a family steeped in military service.
The confirmation of Fleming’s cameo comes hot-off the recent announcement that John Carter Warlord of Mars is under development, with planning, scripting and casting making strong progress.
An exclusive licence covering Ian Fleming’s involvement has been granted to the game’s publishers, FNCPR Ltd. Frazer Nash, Managing Director of FNCPR Ltd, said: “This game is a real melting pot of traditions and genres. As an adventure based on the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs, it was already shaping up to be a fusion of classic literature and cutting edge gaming technology. However, by celebrating Ian Fleming’s intelligence work in the war – which inspired him when creating the tales of 007 – and weaving him into the story, we have taken the game to another level.
Not only was he a legendary author, he was a genuine military man, accustomed to sending Britain’s bravest into extreme situations. That’s a quality that will certainly come to the fore in John Carter Warlord of Mars.”
With initial work on the game underway, the next step in the process will be the launch of a crowdfunding initiative, which will fund the next stage of development. Find out more at http://jcwom.com/.
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Louis Savy
Founder Festival Director and Co-Director of FNCPR Publishing
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Notes to editors
About Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc:
From its Tarzana, California headquarters, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., administers the intellectual property of American author Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875–1950), one of the twentieth century's most prolific and enduring writers. Mr. Burroughs' 80+ novels and 40+ short stories have been adapted into 61 feature films and 249 television episodes, and are featured in comic books, video games, apparel, and other merchandise. Through worldwide ownership of copyrights and trademarks, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., has overseen every adaptation of his literary works in film, television, radio publishing, and theatrical stage productions. The company, which licenses the copyrights and trademarks of Mr. Burroughs' fictional heroes, including Tarzan of the Apes®, John Carter of Mars®, Carson Napier™ of Venus, and many more, is owned by his heirs and operates from offices the author built in 1927 on the site of his former Tarzana ranch in the San Fernando Valley.
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About FNCPR:
27+ years involved in all aspects of video gaming and its growth. The company has worked on some of the biggest games in the industry, World of Tanks, World of Warships, Medieval Dynasty, Skyforge, Armored Warfare, Warface, Conqueror Blade, Blizzard (Diablo II, Warcraft III and Starcraft Ghosts), Sierra (Homeworld and Homeworld II, Halflife and Halflife II), Fox (No-one Lives Forever II, Simpsons and Buffy), Black Label (Lord of the Rings and The Thing) and NDA (Die Hard Vendetta and Judge Dredd v. Death).
About SCI-FI-LONDON
The Annual London Festival of Science Fiction and Fantastic Film, or SCI-FI-LONDON as they are better known, is the UK's only dedicated science fiction film festival and is recognised internationally as a great place to premiere and showcase new science fiction cinema. They seek out thought-provoking, challenging and exciting genre films, be they short form, features or relevant documentaries. The festival also runs a 48hour filmmaking challenge which has produced over 1300 films. In addition, the festival helps emerging talent and has produced feature and short films, books and exhibitions. The festival celebrates its 21st year in 2021.
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