Popular smartphone game app Angry Birds is to be made into a movie, according to reports.

Produced by Helsinki-based animation studio Rovio, the game has been downloaded 250 million times worldwide. Enjoyed by iPhone users, Angry Birds can also be seen on toys or even in cookbooks.

David Maisel, who is former executive for Marvel Studio, is to participate in the new movie. Marvel Studio has produced countless blockbusters including “Iron Man” which was a huge hit in Korean cinemas.

“Rovio has already had amazing success and established a great brand with Angry Birds,” Maisel told Forbes magazine. “The business model, intellectual properties and the franchise potential of Angry Birds give Rovio the most exciting prospects.”

But Rovio is yet to confirm that the movie will be made, as they are concerned about sustaining the popularity of the game until the release date.

Rovio CEO Mikael Hed, said “We’ve seen too many movies based on games that have not performed well.”

Still, writers have apparently already begun producing scripts, while Rovio is contacting major producers. The release date for the movie is unclear.

By Kang Yoon-seung
(koreacolin@gmail.com)
Intern reporter