Pokémon Go success prompts live-action movie chatter

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Pokémon already has an anime film franchise, but the huge success of Pokémon Go has prompted talk of a fresh, live-action cinema project.
Hollywood studio Legendary Pictures is especially keen to seal a deal, reports Deadline, no doubt after seeing Nintendo's stock leap a staggering $9bh following Pokémon Go's arrival.
Legendary has been interested in buying the Pokémon rights for some time, and with the franchise now at its most popular in years, the studio is reportedly keen to get the Pokéball rolling on an agreement.
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