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Source:  MTV Multiplayer Blog
Brett Ratner apparently loves the hit video game Guitar Hero so much he wants to make a movie about it. MTV Multiplayer Blog, the network's video game news site, recently spoke with Ratner, who revealed his tenative plans for a movie based off Activision's hit video game series, Guitar Hero.

"I love Guitar Hero and I think it's a part of pop culture. I would love to do a Guitar Hero movie, if Activision would ever let me. I'm trying to convince them, but why would you have a movie screw up such a huge franchise? Not that I would make a bad movie. So that would be cool, to do a Guitar Hero movie. "

If you're wondering about a story for this potential movie, Ratner has some thoughts on that as well.

"It could be about a kid from a small town who dreams of being a rock star and he wins the Guitar Hero competition. One of these dreams-[come-true] kind of concepts."

Ratner's involvement with the game franchise is significant, as he provided the name for the upcoming version of the game, Guitar Hero: World Tour, which is similar to MTV's own game, Rock Band. He has also featured the game in recent music videos he directed for Miley Cyrus, for which he was nominated for Best Director at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, and Mariah Carey and instrumented the Guitar Hero spots from American Idol.

We'll be sure to keep you posted with any developments on this possible movie.


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September 7th, 2008 2:19pm
How can they possibly make a movie about this. Stupid idea.
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September 5th, 2008 8:48pm
looks like the failure of rush hour 3 has taken a effect on brett. but seriously was he like super high when he talked to activision about this lol
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September 4th, 2008 7:12pm
Hate this idea.
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September 4th, 2008 6:27pm
BOO!!!!!!!!
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September 4th, 2008 5:07pm
If Heath Ledger had a starring role, I'd go see it.
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September 3rd, 2008 9:02am
whoever said this was going to be just like Pick of Destiny, was right on the money.
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September 3rd, 2008 8:53am
YEAH PRETTY GAY
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September 3rd, 2008 8:50am
now i was just readin the story line for the movie and it does sound kinda gay
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September 3rd, 2008 8:45am
ive actually never played the game but it sounds cool
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September 2nd, 2008 7:17pm
fuck you pype.
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September 2nd, 2008 4:51pm
This movie is going to suck and that is cool that they are making a World Of Warcraft game. Thanks VIS for the info.
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September 2nd, 2008 4:24pm
To soccarplaya: They ARE making a live action warcraft movie that takes place b4 the game...just some info ha
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September 2nd, 2008 3:59pm
I've got an even better idea Bret. Why don't you blow your fucking brains out like Kurt Cobain.
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September 2nd, 2008 12:34pm
WOW!!! GUITAR HERO: THE MOVIE, seems like writers and producers are getting lazier by the minute, juz taking out any idea outa there little head. WATCH: next will be WORLD OF WARCRAFT THE MOVIE:
4 teenage boys find a game titled world of warcraft and out of disbelief they are all super good at it, they find out the whole world is playing it and start look for THE SWORD OF A THOUSANDS TRUTHS!!!(the sword is based on south park if u aint kno), but for real hollywood is gettin lazier and lazier by the second.
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September 2nd, 2008 5:52am
Dumbass studio exec: Guitar Hero the movie sounds great - tell me about it!
Ratner: Uhhhh...yeah...it's about a guitar...and a hero...and when they merge...they become GUITAR HERO...Cool huh?!! uhahahaha!
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September 1st, 2008 6:59pm
what the hell is this I think this is gonna look like that episode of south park lol
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September 1st, 2008 6:25pm
Nah this sounds dumb. I love GH but this is just fucking stupid sounding.
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September 1st, 2008 5:11am
ikilledbill2wice, not EVERYONE likes guitar hero. Just cuz it's a huge game, doesn't mean you can assume everyone likes it. I've played it at my cousin's house. Yeah, it was fun, but it's not one of my favs. But, even if i was a huge fan of it, I'd still say this is stupid cuz just read the plot: "a kid from a small town who dreams of being a rock star and he wins the Guitar Hero competition. One of these dreams-[come-true] kind of concepts." LAME!!
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September 1st, 2008 1:23am
wasn't that film already made in the form of rock star?

it'll be toilet.
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September 1st, 2008 12:54am
Sounds like a disney movie. stupid
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August 31st, 2008 4:38pm
Sheerly pointless.
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August 31st, 2008 4:11pm
ummmmmmm this is random lol.....
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August 31st, 2008 1:02pm
sounds like a pointless movie but if they make a good plot it might not be so bad
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August 31st, 2008 12:13pm
why would they do this? it wouldn't be a good movie
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August 31st, 2008 11:24am
it really is funny to see how defensive people get when you make a film based on such a pop-culture item such as guitar hero. its like everyone is offended that their personal enjoyments will be on the big screen for everyone to enjoy and then these kids say they HATE it..... immaturity at its best. your all dumb as fuck.
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August 31st, 2008 10:20am
I loved the south park episode: "CONGRATULATIONS! YOU. ARE. FAGS!" haha

Anyways, this sounds really gay
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August 31st, 2008 9:06am
Not the greatest idea. Guitar Hero the game dosent have much of a plot. So how could a movie?
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August 31st, 2008 12:54am
Brett Ratner aint my favorite. This could work if the story was about a real guitarist who plays so good that he almost doesen't do anything. Give it drugs, language, liquer, and a bit of sensuality, slap on a PG-13 rating and it might work with a proper director. But thats so far from the game it wouildn't matter.
Most likely shouldnt be made.
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August 31st, 2008 12:08am
fuck you Brett Ratner!! you really, really suck balls!!...
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August 30th, 2008 9:23pm
I wouldn't see this movie if I could download it for free.
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