Activision Blizzard has launched Activision Blizzard Studios, a film and TV unit set to develop the gaming company’s huge franchises including “Call of Duty,” “Diablo” and “Candy Crush.”
Former Disney executive Nick van Dyk will lead the effort, along with a senior counterpart not yet hired.
The first project on deck is an adaptation of a game called “Skylanders,” which manifests as an animated series named “Skylanders Academy.” Showrunner Eric Rogers (“Futurama”) leads a voice cast featuring Justin Long, Ashley Tisdale, Jonathan Banks and “SNL” alum Norm Macdonald.
“Activision Blizzard is home to some of the most successful entertainment franchises in history, across any medium.