# New Movie About the Creation of Tetris, Coming to Apple TV+ 

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2023-02-16  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/new-movie-about-the-creation-of-tetris-coming-to-apple-tv

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## Analysis

Knapp Arcade article announcing an upcoming Apple TV+ film about Tetris's creation, directed by Jon S. Baird and starring Taron Egerton, premiering March 31st. The article includes personal anecdotes about the author's history with Tetris and recommends the film based on the trailer.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Apple TV+ is releasing a Tetris origin story film on March 31st — _Official Apple announcement cited in article_
- [HIGH] The film stars Taron Egerton and is directed by Jon S. Baird — _Official film credits provided_
- [HIGH] Nintendo released the original Game Boy version of Tetris on Switch for subscribers — _Author states this occurred 'earlier this week'_
- [HIGH] The film's plot involves a computer programmer in Russia creating Tetris and attempts to sell it on the Game Boy — _Plot summary from Apple announcement_

### Notable Quotes

> "The game you couldn't put down, the story you couldn't make up."
> — **Apple TV+ official tagline**
> _Official marketing copy for the Tetris film_

> "Taron Egerton stars in a new Apple Original Film inspired by the true story of how one man risked his life to outsmart the KGB and turn Tetris into a worldwide sensation."
> — **Apple TV+ official description**
> _Core plot description emphasizing geopolitical intrigue around Tetris licensing_

> "My first memory of playing Tetris was back when I was 14 years old or so. I bought a Nintendo Game Boy right before going into the hospital for my first of several heart bypass surgeries."
> — **Knapp Arcade author**
> _Personal connection to Tetris history via Game Boy_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Tetris | game | Iconic video game being dramatized in upcoming Apple TV+ film |
| Apple TV+ | company | Streaming service releasing Tetris film March 31st |
| Taron Egerton | person | Actor starring in Tetris film |
| Jon S. Baird | person | Director of Tetris film |
| Nintendo Game Boy | product | Classic handheld gaming device that played crucial role in Tetris's global success |
| Nintendo Switch | product | Platform where original Game Boy Tetris was recently re-released |
| Knapp Arcade | organization | Source publication/blog |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Tetris film announcement, Apple TV+ content
- **Secondary:** Video game history, Nintendo Game Boy legacy

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.85) — Author expresses enthusiasm for the film based on trailer quality, describes Tetris positively, and considers reactivating streaming subscription to watch. Tone is nostalgic and appreciative of gaming history.

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## Transcript

I would assume that almost everyone on the planet has played the iconic video game Tetris at some point in their life, from converted arcade cabinets, to desktop computers to the Nintendo Entertainment System. My first memory of playing Tetris was back when I was 14 years old or so. I bought a Nintendo Game Boy right before going into the hospital for my first of several heart bypass surgeries. Knowing that I'd be in the hospital for around a week, I bought an OG Nintendo Game Boy to entertain myself. Then I had the surgery and felt too horrible to do anything, even play video games LOL. Oh well, I ended up playing the heck out of that Game Boy over the years anyhow.

The Game Boy version of Tetris has actually been on my mind recently because Nintendo just released the original Game Boy version of Tetris on the Switch for subscribers earlier this week. I literally played it a day or two ago. If you have a Nintendo Switch, you definitely should give it a play.

Anyhow, Earlier today Apple announced that a new movie about the origin of Tetris is coming to AppleTV+ on March 31st. The movie, based on the true story of the games creation, goes from the game's creation by a computer programmer in Russia, to the attempts to sell the game on the mass market on the brand-new at the time Game Boy. The playing of Europe's Final Countdown in the background of the trailer is perfect. The movie looks fantastic. 

The game you couldn’t put down, the story you couldn’t make up. Tetris streaming March 31 on Apple TV+ https://apple.co/_Tetris_  

Taron Egerton stars in a new Apple Original Film inspired by the true story of how one man risked his life to outsmart the KGB and turn Tetris into a worldwide sensation.  

Tetris is directed by Jon S. Baird and written by Noah Pink. The film’s Executive Producer is Iain MacKenzie. Producers include Matthew Vaughn, Gillian Berrie, Claudia Vaughn, Len Blavatnik, and Gregor Cameron.

I've subscribed to AppleTV+ on and off over the years. My wife really liked Ted Lasso and I enjoyed For All Mankind and the Tom Jim Hanks movies Greyhound and Finch. I may have to reactivate the subscription to check this out.

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