Los Angeles - Variety reports that 20th Century Fox has acquired the motion picture rights to game publisher Electronic Arts' "The Sims," and plans to produce a live-action movie headed by John Davis ("Eragon," "When A Stranger Calls").

Created by veteran game designer Wil Wright, the franchise has sold 85 million units and generated over $1.6 billion in sales.

A script penned by Brian Lynch ("Big Helium Dog," "Scary Movie 3") is currently in the works.

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