Eli Roth to direct movie based on Borderlands video game

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The Hollywood Reporter revealed today that Eli Roth will direct a film based on the popular video game franchise Borderlands. Roth will be joined by Avi Arad, Ari Arad and Erik Feig, who will co-produce the film. Craig Mazin, who won two Emmys for their work on HBO’s Chernobyl, will write the film’s script. No release date has been set for the movie.

Roth is mainly known for their horror films, including Cabin Fever, Hostel, and The Green Inferno. “I’m so excited to dive into the world of Borderlands, and I could not be doing it with a better script, producing team and studio,” the director said in a statement. The film will be released through Lionsgate.

Last year, Borderlands 3 was released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, and Google Stadia. The game won for Best Multiplayer Game at last year’s Gamescom. Borderlands 3 has sold over eight million copies so far. A new campaign add-on will be revealed at PAX East next week.

The Heavy unveil Borderlands 3 theme "Put It On The Line"

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English rock band The Heavy are no strangers to the Borderlands franchise. Their songs "Short Change Hero" and "How You Like Me Now?" were used in Borderlands 2, and their track “What Makes A Good Man?” was featured in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.

For Borderlands 3, the band were asked to write an original tune. The end result is “Put It On The Line,” which was released yesterday. You can stream the track below.

Back in May, The Heavy unveiled their fifth studio album Sons, which includes the singles "Heavy for You” and "Better as One". The band will embark on a tour through Europe this fall. Check out those tour dates below.

Borderlands 3 is out now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Microsoft Windows.

The Heavy tour dates

October 25 - Paris, France - La Machine du Moulin Rouge

October 27 - Cologne, Germany - Stollwerck

October 29 - Hamburg, Germany - Gruenspan

October 30 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg OZ

October 31 - Brussels, Belgium - Botanique - Rotonde

November 3 - Birmingham, UK - O2 Academy 2 Birmingham

November 4 - Glasgow, UK - The Garage

November 6 - Manchester, UK - Manchester Academy 2

November 7 - London, UK - Electric Ballroom

November 8 - Bristol, UK - SWX