o the delight of some and the dismay of others, 2K games officially announced Universal Pictures’ plans to adapt Bioshock for the big screen. Little is known about the project thus far, other than that Gore Verbinski – the director behind the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy – will be the director at the helm of the monumental project. John Logan – the writing talent behind Gladiator, The Aviator and Sweeney Todd – will be taking on the role of screenwriter.

"We are excited that 2K Games' vision for BioShock will be carried forward in a new medium," said Strauss Zelnick, Chairman of Take-Two. "BioShock has been hailed as one of the most highly cinematic and richly plotted titles in interactive entertainment, making it extremely well-suited to film. In partnering with Universal and Gore Verbinski, we have assembled a team that respects the uniqueness of BioShock and will translate it into a powerful movie experience."

Mr. Zelnick added, "Our ability to attract a major studio and unparalleled creative team speaks volumes about the strength of our BioShock franchise. It also demonstrates how Take-Two is delivering value based on our strategy of creating and owning our industry's most powerful intellectual property."

Christoph Hartmann, President of 2K Games, noted, "BioShock fans appreciate the depth and complexity of the game, and our partnership with Gore Verbinski will introduce the world of Rapture to an even wider audience. In addition to his impressive body of work, Gore is an avid video gamer and true fan of BioShock. That was extremely important to us in deciding to move forward with this project."

No expected release date or casting preferences have been reveled at this point in time.