Which videogames and comic books are headed to the big screen?  Check out our list and get to know the originals.
  METAL MEN

Synopsis:  DC Comic’s robotic superheroes are headed to the big screen

Status:  In development by producer Lauren Shuler-Donner
 		   MAGNETO

Synopsis:  Origins of X-Men’s magnetic Magneto

Status:  In development by producer Lauren Shuler-Donner, David S. Goyer (Blade, Batman Begins screenplay, Dark Knight story) rumored to be directing
 
   Y: THE LAST MAN

Synopsis:  Based on Brian K. and Pia Guerra’s comic book series, Yorick Brown’s seeks answers to why he is the sole male survivor of the mammal species.

Status:  In development with David S. Goyer and Benderspink producing

   THE FLASH

Synopsis:  Based on the classic DC Comic superhero

Status:  Pre-Production with Shawn Levy directing and a current draft by David S. Goyer
 
   FLASH GORDON

Synopsis:   The Alex Raymond science fiction comic strip from the 1930’s is heading for another big screen re-imagining.

Status:  Breck Eisner directing and Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless penning the script.

   THE GREEN HORNET

Synopsis:  The classic radio serial is headed to the big screen with Seth Rogen starring and writing the script with frequent collaborator Evan Goldberg.

Status: Writing stage.  Release date set for June 25, 2010
 
 Cobalt-60  COBALT 60

Synopsis:  Based on underground cartoonist Vaughn Bodé comic, the post-apocalyptic world of mutants and aliens will be interpreted by “300” and “Watchmen” director Zack Snyder.

Status: In development

   THE GOON

Synopsis:  Based on Eric Powell’s comic about a muscle-bound enforcer.

Status:  In development with David Fincher, Dark Horse, Blur Studio
 
   ELFQUEST

Synopsis:  Wolfriders, a tribe of elves fight to survive in a world of other elves, trolls and tribes of humans.

Status:  In development at Warner Bros. with Rawson Thurber (Dodgeball) as writer, director, and producer

  KANE & LYNCH (Videogame)

Synopsis:  Like the videogame, a deathrow inmate named Kane and his deadly pychotic cellmate escape with the help of  Kane’s old gang to recover a stolen fortune.

Status:  Production starts Fall of 2008 with Bruce Willis and director Simon Crane
 
   RUNAWAYS

Synopsis: Based on the Marvel comic, a group of teenagers discover their parents are super-villains and it’s up to them to undo the evils of their guardians while discovering their own powers.

Status:  In the works at Marvel Studios with Brian K. Vaughan (co-creator) penning the script.

   RED

Synopsis:   Based on the DC Comic by Warren Ellis, a former black-ops CIA Agent now in retirement is forced back into service with his old team to find the assassins gunning for him.
 
Status: Erich Hoeber and Jon Hoeber writing script
 
   LAST BLOOD

Synopsis:  After zombies kill the human race, the lone survivors seek help from the vampires who feed off their blood. Based on Blatant Comic by Bobby Crosby and Chris Crosby.
 
Status: David A. Goodman (“Family Guy” showrunner/executive producer) writing the script.

   BIOSHOCK (Videogame)

Synopsis:  A special effects-heavy adaptation will focus on the underwater world of Rapture.

Status:  Gore Verbinski (“Pirates of the Caribbean” movies) directing a John Logan script.