Apple Original film 'Tetris' set to premeire at SXSW

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"Tetris" will premiere worldwide in March at South by Southwest 2023 and will launch on Apple TV+ soon.

Apple secures rights to 'Tetris' film starring Taron Egerton


The film follows Henk Rogers, a video game salesman, on a quest to acquire the rights to Tetris. Taron Egerton ("Rocketman,") stars as Rogers.

Nikita Efremov stars as Alexey Pajitnov, the Russian-born American game developer responsible for creating Tetris in Soviet-era Russia.

The announcement was made on Twitter by the official Tetris Twitter account.

#Tetris, a new Apple Original Film, is based on the incredible true story of one of the most iconic video games in the world.

Premiering worldwide at @SXSW. Coming soon to @AppleTVPlus! pic.twitter.com/kV4wWFkWmR

-- Tetris (@Tetris_Official)


Apple had acquired the rights to "Tetris" in November 2020.

"Tetris" joins Apple's ever-growing lineup of original films, including thriller "Sharper," animated comedy "Luck," and Will Smith's "Emancipation."

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  • Reply 1 of 3
    Spelling error in title - "premeire" should be "premiere":-(

    Come on - lift your game !
    d_2watto_cobra
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  • Reply 2 of 3
    Missed pun opportunities here. 

    This blockbuster should slot into their line up nicely. 
    lolliverCluntBaby92FileMakerFellerwatto_cobra
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