There is no doubt about it NBA Jam is one of the most popular sports games of all time. The classic arcade game that first made headlines in the 90s has remained relevant over the years thanks to the murderous gameplay, iconic grids and amazing keywords. And now there will be a new movie about the game in the future.
Reported by Variety, a new documentary NBA Jam is now underway. The film is going to be based on the book by Reyen Ali that is about the game. BestCrosses Studios is involved in the production of 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 to popularity. The book on which the film is based contains interviews with a variety of people who helped work on the original game. It also contains thoughts from NBA players, longtime fans and a number of others who love the game. It goes without saying that many of these people will be speaking on camera again this time in the documentary.
What the director of the film has in mind for the project, he does not just want to focus on how NBA Jam became a huge success, but also how the developer of the game would strike later. “Our film is more than just an original story about the most successful sports game of all time,” Menard explained to Variety. “There are various subplots outlining how gameplay switches from arcades to home entertainment and how it would eventually lead to the downfall of Midway.”
For now it is NBA Jam the film has no release date. Since production is apparently underway now, it should take a year or two until we see it formally arrive. It will be an interesting project to watch in the future.
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