# Stern Pinball Supposedly Has the License For John Wick **Source:** Knapp Arcade **Type:** article **Published:** 2023-07-26 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/stern-pinball-supposedly-has-the-license-for-john-wick --- ## Analysis Knapp Arcade reports a rumor from a "very reliable source" that Stern Pinball has licensed and is developing a John Wick pinball machine. The author cites the franchise's action-packed nature and memorable quotes as fitting for a fast-paced game, but notes skepticism about Keanu Reeves' historical difficulty with licensing deals. ### Key Claims - [MEDIUM] Stern Pinball has the license for and is developing a John Wick pinball machine — _Author describes source as 'very reliable' but unconfirmed; first reported by author over a month prior to publication_ - [MEDIUM] Keanu Reeves has historically been difficult to get licensing for — _Author's general observation about industry knowledge; speculates this may have changed if rumor is true_ ### Notable Quotes > "Well, John wasn't exactly 'The Boogeyman.' He was the one you sent to kill the F***ing Boogeyman." > — **John Wick film quote (unattributed character)** > _Opening hook establishing franchise tone; sets context for game design potential_ > "Supposedly Stern Pinball has the license for and is developing a John Wick pinball machine." > — **Author (Knapp Arcade)** > _Core rumor claim; attributed to unconfirmed 'very reliable source'_ > "I once saw him kill three men in a bar with a pencil. With a F***ing Pencil!" > — **John Wick film quote** > _Example of franchise's memorable, action-oriented dialogue suitable for pinball game themes_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Stern Pinball | company | Reportedly licensing and developing John Wick pinball machine | | John Wick | game | Alleged upcoming Stern Pinball machine based on John Wick film franchise | | Keanu Reeves | person | Actor; historically difficult to secure licensing from according to industry hearsay | | Knapp Arcade | organization | Source outlet reporting the rumor; author claims 'very reliable source' for information | ### Topics - **Primary:** Licensing and IP deals, Upcoming Stern Pinball titles - **Secondary:** Game design suitability for source material, Keanu Reeves licensing history ### Sentiment **Positive** (0.7) — Author expresses enthusiasm about the rumor ('Oh man, that's a good one!') and praises the source material extensively. Maintains some skepticism about validity due to Keanu Reeves licensing concerns, but overall tone is optimistic about the prospect. ### Signals - **[licensing_signal]** Keanu Reeves licensing historically challenging but potentially opening for John Wick pinball deal (confidence: low) — Author speculates: 'if the Stern John Wick rumor is true he may have changed his tune on that subject somewhat' based on general industry knowledge - **[rumor_hype]** Unconfirmed report of John Wick pinball in development at Stern from described 'very reliable source' (confidence: medium) — Author states 'This came from what I would call a very reliable source' but provides no verification; claims to have reported it a month prior without hearing it elsewhere --- ## Transcript "Well, John wasn't exactly 'The Boogeyman.' He was the one you sent to kill the Fing Boogeyman." We have been talking about potential upcoming new titles from a lot of companies lately. This is something that I wrote about a potential upcoming Stern title a little over a month ago. This came from what I would call a very reliable source. When I wrote this I hadn't heard it anywhere else yet. Supposedly Stern Pinball has the license for and is developing a John Wick pinball machine. Oh man, that's a good one! I've probably seen John Wick 1 at least twenty times. That movie is always on TV somewhere (yes, I still have traditional cable lol). I love the first movie in the franchise, but I somehow I had never seen John Wick 2 and 3 until earlier this year. They were great too. As soon as John Wick 4 is available on anything but Pay Per View I'll watch it as well. The John Wick movies are jam packed with action. That would have to be a super fast-paced pinball machine. The movies are also jam packed with awesome quotes... - "People keep asking if I'm back, and I haven't really had an answer. But now, Yeah! I'm thinking I'm back!" - "I once saw him kill three men in a bar with a pencil. With a Fing Pencil!" - "You stabbed the Devil in the back and forced him back into the life he had just left." - "As I Live And Breathe! John Wick. The Man. The Myth, The Legend. You're not very good at retiring." - "$14 Million dollar bounty on his head, and every interested party in the city wants a piece of it. I'd say the odds are about even." Come on. How good are those? Now I've heard in the past that Keanu Reeves is very difficult to get licensing for, so if the Stern John Wick rumor is true he may have changed his tune on that subject somewhat or this rumor just isn't true lol. We'll see. Below is a link to the original article that I wrote on this subject on June 21st: Rumor-palooza Continues...Brand New License For Stern Pinball https://www.knapparcade.org/post/rumor-palooza-continues-brand-new-license-for-stern-pinball _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: d8c8a174-2b85-4d75-a688-6816fb381f2e*