March 1^st, 2003 (12:00am) - WizKids Media has announced today that a movie based on the universe of MechWarrior is in the works. The movie is going to be produced by Hollywood screenwriter and producer Dean Devlin, who has produced great films such as Independence Day, and the Patriot, but to some is known for disgracing Toho’s Godzilla franchise, with the Tristar’s 1998 feature film Godzilla. Paramount Pictures is currently in negotiations to option the property from WizKids for Devlin’s Electric Entertainment.

“Whether I write the scripts, help with the script or direct, I’m crazy about the material. This is a real passion for me.” Devlin said. Devlin would like to get the movie into theaters within 24 months.

"The film, in many ways, will be a coming of age story," said Jordan Weisman, WizKids CEO. "It’s set 40 years after the ’Mech wars have ended, and introduces a group of young heroes in their early 20s who have grown up in peaceful and prosperous times." Weisman said the sci-fi universe he created 20 years ago was heavily influenced by the relationships that World War II pilots developed with the fighter planes they flew. The movie will focus on The Republic, a melting pot of people similar to the United States, and how factions in The Republic and forces outside of it are hoping to restart the ’Mech wars of old.