'Warhammer 40,000' heads to the screen

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Games Workshop and Amazon have reached a deal to bring the Warhammer 40,000 universe to the small and big screen. The agreement grants Amazon Content Services exclusive rights to develop films and television series set in this universe, with the potential to expand into the Warhammer Fantasy universe in the future.

While production on the Warhammer 40,000 films and television series is still in the early stages, franchise fans can expect to see some of their favourite characters and stories come to life on screen in the coming years.

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