Activision Blizzard har offentliggjort at de ønsker at lave nyt originalt tv-indhold samt spillefilm baseret på dens spilrettigheder og hvordan gør man det bedre, end ved at lancerer sit eget studie. ​​Activision Blizzard har derfor taget konsekvensen og stiftet Activision Blizzard Studios.

Studiets første produktion vil være en ny animeret tv-serie kaldet Skylanders Academy, som er baseret på selskabets Skylanders videospil franchise. Der har længe verseret rygter om en Call of Duty film og den vil Activision Blizzard Studios også tage sig af.

“Activision Blizzard is home to some of the most successful entertainment franchises in history, across any medium. With the launch of Activision Blizzard Studios, our engaged fans can now watch the games they love come to life across film and television,” says Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard.

“Activision Blizzard Studios is yet another way we’re celebrating our players and fans, and we expect that our film and television productions will entertain and delight whole new audiences, as well.

“I’m excited that Nick and his team will be leading this important new growth opportunity for Activision Blizzard. We intend to approach film and television development with the same unwavering commitment to excellence we are known for in game development.”

Det er tidlige Disney VP Nick van Dyk der kommer til at lede Activision Blizzard Studios.