Latest Entertainment News

Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Dastan, the "Prince of Persia"

Published: 11/6/2009 6:19 PM

Print this article Send this article to a friend! Enter your name and your friend's email in the boxes below: Your name: Friend's email: (We do not collect these names or emails!)

Fans of "Prince of Persia" will be thrilled to hear that Disney is making a movie adaptation of the popular video game, slated for release next May. The game has gone on to spawn many titles and variations based on the first two installments, "Prince of Persia" (1989) and "Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow of the Flame "(1994). The film, which is based on a 2003 version of the game, will star Jake Gyllenhaal as the main character Prince Dastan. In a rags-to-riches story, Dastan begins his life as a street urchin in 6th century Persia, but becomes embroiled in the problems of the nobles when the king adopts him as his heir. Dastan eventually meets Princess Tamina, and the two embark on an adventure to rescue the Sands of Time, an artifact that controls time. The film will also star Ben Kingsley as Nizam, an evil nobleman who is also in search of the Sands of Time. Kingsley won an Academy Award for his performance in "Gandhi." The film is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer who has helmed other successful action-adventure flicks like "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" and the two subsequent sequels, "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" and "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End." Featured Titles: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 2-Disc Set, Special Edition DVD $15.99 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Widescreen, 2-Disc Special Edition DVD $28.99 Gandhi 2-Disc Set; 25th Anniversary Edition DVD $15.99 Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End DVD $15.99

Truman Show Special Collector's Edition DVD $9.99 $4.25 Today Only!   Recent News Aaron Johnson gets his geek on in "Kick-Ass" Superhero films are all the rage right now, so it's no surprise "Kick-Ass" charmed both moviegoers and critics upon its release. The film will be available for purchase on DVD August 3. Old Spice guy cast in new Jennifer Aniston movie The film, "Horrible Bosses," also stars Jason Bateman. Related Articles Fantasy Movies: "Spider-Man 4" loses Maguire and Raimi Action Movies: Fans of "The Lord of the Rings" anticipating "The Hobbit" Action Movies: Another trailer for "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" has hit the internet Action Movies: May the force still be with you Fantasy Movies: "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn" debate seems to be over News by Category Action Movies Animated Movies Blu-ray Classic Movies Classic TV Comedy Movies Disney Movies Documentaries Family Movies Fantasy Movies Foreign Films Horror Movies Inspirational Movies James Bond Movies Kids DVDs Latest Movie News Musicals New Releases Nintendo DS Games PS3 Games PSP Games Sci Fi Movies Sports DVDs Superhero Movies TV on DVD Used DVDs Video Games War Movies Wii Games Xbox 360 Games