Expect lots of Sims Lore. And plenty of Freezer Bunnies!

Yesterday we’ve got an official confirmation about The Sims Movie and the production being a collaborative work between Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap production company and Electronic Arts.

The Sims Movie intends to hit the big screens across the world, teasing possible references and Sims lore included in the film’s storyline.

In an interview with Variety, Kate Gorman, EA vice president and General Manager for The Sims Franchise, has confirmed first storyline details and movie references you should expect in The Sims Movie.

So what will “The Sims movie” be about exactly?

“What I will tell you is it’s very much rooted in ‘The Sims’ universe,” EA’s vice president and general manager of “The Sims” franchise Kate Gorman told Variety. “And what we want is to have a truly authentic ‘Sims’ experience brought to a theatrical release. So what you’ll see from us is that we have been wanting to get this right. We wanted the right partners and to make an impact the size of something like a ‘Barbie’ movie is exactly what we want. And we know there’s so much love and nostalgia, probably beyond what we would even realize, for ‘The Sims’ and so many people like us have played throughout generations. So we want this to be an experience that reflects all that amazing history and play of so many people in this world, but also is something that you can share across generations and to be part of pop culture and culturally relevant.”

Variety later confirmed that Kate Gorman and EA Entertainment’s Laura Miele used different terms for The Sims Movie release, having to confirm that no ways of distributing the film have been finalized yet.

While speaking with Variety, Gorman referred to “The Sims” movie as a theatrical release and Miele called it a “big screen” title. However, after this story was published, representatives for EA said those distribution plans have not yet been finalized.

– Variety

Expect Sims Lore References

Speakimg to Variety, Gorman confirmed that The Sims Movie will be rich in lore and game storyline references. For example, the Freezer Bunny which got popular after The Sims 2 release will make its appearance.

Storylines like What happened to Bella Goth also are wildly popular in the Sims community, with many players being devoted to Bella’s family history lore and progression through different Sims game releases.

The Machinima Community showed its best talents by exploring storyline through The Sims 4, and what could’ve happened to Bella Goth afterwards. One of examples being Rémi Marocelli‘s Bella Goth Machinima Stories and Spin-Off Series.

Here’s what EA stated about game lore being implemented into The Sims Movie:

Gorman also promises “there will be a lot of lore” included in the project, something players who have been wondering whatever happened to Bella Goth are sure to appreciate.

“You will see a lot of ‘The Sims’ universe come to life and you will see a lot of the classic experiences that our players have in the games come to life in the movie,” Gorman said. “And that’s what we really want to deliver on, is just an authentic ‘Sims’ experience, and really have the most expansive ‘Sims’ offering we’ve ever had to bring that delight and share the experience of playing ‘The Sims’ with so many people or their friends or families who may not have actually played ‘The Sims,’ but you can help tell that story through watching a [movie] about ‘The Sims’ universe.”

That means Easter eggs galore. “There will be Freezer Bunnies,” Gorman promises. “I’m sure a pool without a ladder is somewhere in there, but we haven’t finalized any of those details. But that’s the idea, is to say that it lives within this space. It’s a nod to all of the amazing play and creation and fun that people have had over the last 25 years within ‘The Sims.’”

Source: Variety

The Sims Movie in Simlish?

Should The Sims Movie have an extra layer of immersion with Simlish subtitles or even voice over synchronization? The Sims managers are optimistic to get those conversations going into the production of this film.

As for the fan campaign on social media to get the film made in “The Sims” in-universe language Simlish and include subtitles, Gorman says: “It’s fun. It’s a great idea, and it’s something we’ll definitely talk about.”

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