![]() ![]() Possibly owing to a cumulative drop in the faith given to new properties, Sleeping Dogs was pushed out in favor of IPs more capable of resonating commercially with a widespread audience such as Final Fantasy XIV. Hitman: Absolution and Tomb Raider, two titles also released by Square Enix around the same time, were well-received critically but also failed to rake in the sort of revenue expected of such a large and ambitious publisher. The fault didn't lay entirely at Sleeping Dogs' door. Despite shipping around 1.5 million copies according to Square Enix, the publisher deemed it a commercial disappointment, its failure to net further revenues for the company contributing to the eventual resignation of then-CEO Yoichi Wada. Sadly, however, sales dropped dramatically after the game's strong opening, falling 15 percent in its the second week of release. Worldwide sales for Sleeping Dogs are continuing at the European Film Market.Sleeping Dogs initially looked set to be a huge hit, being bestselling title in the week of its release and the fifth-highest first week opening of any game from 2012. “This project will utilise our cutting-edge technical capabilities, our screen facilities, stunning locations across Melbourne, and world-class crews and talent, with Victoria once again showcased as a global leader in screen production.” “ Sleeping Dogs will deliver hundreds of local job opportunities while boosting businesses in catering, transport, accommodation, and more,” he said. Victorian Creative Industries Minister Steve Dimopoulos said the project built Victoria’s pipeline of major screen productions and boosted the state’s profile as a screen leader. It is also being supported Victorian Government’s Victorian Screen Incentive. Sleeping Dogs received a grant of $3.1 million to shoot in Australia via the Federal Government’s Location Incentive, with the expectation it will create 220 jobs for local cast and crew. Matthew Goldberg, Cliff Roberts, Highland Film Group’s Arianne Fraser, Delphine Perrier and Ford Corbett executive produce. The pair also produce alongside Mark Fasano of Nickel City Pictures, and Deborah Glover and Pouya Shabazian of New Leaf Literary. Chirovici’s novel The Book of Mirrors for what is the Cooper’s directorial debut. As he uncovers a tangled web of contradictions and secrets, Roy is forced to face a horrific reality that changes his world forever in the blink of an eye.Ĭooper and Bill Collage adapted the story from E.O. ![]() Actor and martial artist Donnie Yen thinks he may finally get to bring Sleeping Dogs to the big screen next year. This time though, things unfold very differently when they encounter a magnetic and mysterious woman (Gillan). By Morgan Shaunette Published Martial arts superstar Donnie Yen is hopeful that his film adaptation of the game may finally begin filming early next year. Intrigued and fighting to regain his memory, Roy enlists his former partner to help him revive the investigation. Crowe plays Roy Freeman, a former homicide detective tasked with re-examining the grisly murder of a college professor (Csokas) in the wake of a cutting-edge Alzheimer’s treatment. Production on the crime thriller begins in Victoria this month. Wright, Harry Greenwood, New Zealand’s Marton Csokas and Scottish actress Karen Gillan have been added to the cast of Adam Cooper’s Sleeping Dogs starring Russell Crowe. ![]()
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