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Sony Pictures Television and Hivemind, the production company behind Amazon's THE EXPANSE and Netflix's upcoming adaptation of THE WITCHER, announced today a new partnership with global video game powerhouse SQUARE ENIX to develop a first-of-its-kind, live-action adaptation of a beloved chapter from the blockbuster FINAL FANTASY(R) series, which has sold more than 144 million units worldwide across three decades. The live-action television series will tell an original story set in the fantastic world of Eorzea, based on FINAL FANTASY XIV, the franchise's blockbuster online role-playing game. Since it first debuted in 2013, the online title has continued to delight and amass millions of players around the world year over year and only further cemented FINAL FANTASY as one of the most storied and influential franchises in gaming history. Inspired directly by the world and characters of the title's fourteenth installment, the project will embrace the bold and genre-bending sensibilities of the revered and long-running FINAL FANTASY series as it explores the struggle between magic and technology in a quest to bring peace to a land in conflict. Filled with iconic hallmarks of the title's revered mythology - magitek and beastmen, airships and chocobos - the forthcoming series will feature a mixture of new and familiar faces. Those will, notably, include the live-action debut of Cid - one of the games' central and most beloved characters who has appeared in almost every installment of the franchise to date. "FINAL FANTASY XIV and Eorzea are the perfect gateway into FINAL FANTASY for longtime fans and newcomers alike," said Sony Pictures Television Co-President Chris Parnell. "This show is about embracing and embodying all of the elements that have made the mythos such an endlessly captivating phenomenon, and it's an immense honor to be bringing all of Eorzea's iconic characters, settings, and concepts - including fan-favorites like Cid and, of course, the chocobos - to life for a television audience." "Television is the ideal medium to capture the extraordinary depth, sophisticated themes, and unparalleled imagination of FINAL FANTASY and its multitude of unique and fully realized characters," said Jason Brown, Hivemind Co-Founder and Co-President. "We are working tirelessly to bring together artists from around the world who are united in honoring the extraordinary legacy of this franchise and its millions of fans around the world." FINAL FANTASY's multibillion-dollar legacy is one of the most influential pieces of global pop culture of the past 30 years with a footprint that now encompasses all major home and handheld consoles, as well as toys, card games, manga, soundtracks, concerts and live events on three continents. The upcoming television adaptation represents a momentous new milestone for the franchise and will mark the first time a FINAL FANTASY world - and its many beloved inhabitants - will be realized in live action. Jason F. Brown, Sean Daniel, and Dinesh Shamdasani of Hivemind will serve as Executive Producers on the series. Ben Lustig and Jake Thornton (WINTER'S KNIGHT, THE WELLS INITIATIVE) have been commissioned to write for the series and will also serve as Executive Producers.

Cloud Strife from the "Final Fantasy" series gets a new Bring Arts figure, with lots of ways to vary his look! Based on illustrations by Tetsuya Nomura, this figure features careful attention paid to the details of Cloud's clothing and facial features. The cloak over his left shoulder can be exchanged for a single demonic wing, and he's also got his Buster Sword and four different hands. Order him for your own collection today! You can pre-order this now from HobbyLinkJapan.com.

Cloud and his beloved motorcycle Fenrir arrive as a set to the Play Arts Kai series from Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children! From Cloud’s melancholic facial expression to his hairstyle and the Cloudy Wolf ornament on his shoulder armor, the details on all of the accessories adorning his outfit are meticulously sculpted and painted for an unmatched level of quality. There are a total of seven swords included with the figure; a fully assembled version of the Fusion Sword, and its separated version in which there are six separate pieces. Each of the six swords can be sheathed in the holders on Cloud’s back. The collector can enjoy his in-movie poses from no matter what angle you look. Also included is a cloth cape piece with bendable wire for unparalleled posing possibilities! Fenrir is portrayed realistically, from its uniquely streamlined form to the burned pipes around its muffler and engine. Additionally, the motorcycle allows for storage of Cloud’s Fusion Sword, recreating the bike’s battle-ready design. The headlight and tail lamp light up by using three LR44/A7 button cells (not included). Also included are Cloud’s goggles and mobile phone, as seen in the film, making it possible to relive the movie’s most memorable scenes through this luxurious set. The figure stands 10.9" tall. You can pre-order this figure now at BigBadToyStore.com.