Rumors have been circulating about a live-action film about GTA, the creator of the series spoke out to confirm one thing.

With the brand’s popularity, it’s understandable that fans are eagerly anticipating a GTA film. Two of the most shocking pieces of news in the gaming world last week were Nintendo’s announcement of a live-action film based on The Legend of Zelda franchise and Rockstar’s promise to unveil the release roadmap for GTA 6 in December. While seemingly unrelated, recently there has been a surprising rumor circulating online that GTA 6 will serve as a stepping stone for Rockstar and Take-Two to release a film specifically for this franchise.

Fundamentally, this is entirely feasible as, alongside its immersive role-playing elements that attract a large player base, GTA is also renowned for its storytelling, setting, and notably, a plethora of iconic main characters throughout the game series. This material is sufficient to launch a cinematic work, and GTA fans have every reason to look forward to it. However, Take-Two’s CEO, Strauss Zelnick, quickly denied this and admitted that they are not interested in any film projects in the near future.

The reason was promptly given right after. Essentially, Take-Two could invest its own money to make a film or a series about GTA, and its chances of success would be significant. However, the publisher seems unenthusiastic about venturing into this new field because it would consume a lot of time and effort. Licensing the brand to a third party to develop a film project is also not worth mentioning because even if the film generates significant buzz, the revenue that Take-Two would receive wouldn’t be substantial, especially when compared to the earnings they have already generated from the GTA brand, particularly during the past decade of milking GTA 5. In summary, from Take-Two’s perspective, producing a film or film series about GTA would not yield profitable results.

Therefore, despite the strong desire, it is highly unlikely that GTA fans will have the opportunity to witness a cinematic work based on this franchise in the future. However, everything can change over time, especially as the trend of adapting games into films has seen significant success recently, as exemplified by the cases of Cyberpunk 2077 and The Last of Us.

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Besides the luxury and convenience to cater to ultra-rich customers, private jets operate at higher altitudes compared to commercial planes.

Typically, most commercial planes operate at an altitude of around 10.6 km (the specific altitude will be determined by the air traffic control along the route) and are certified to fly at altitudes of up to 12 km. Some specific wide-body aircraft, such as the Airbus A380, Airbus A350, and Boeing 787, have certifications for even higher altitudes, reaching up to 13.1 km (with some variants, such as the 787-10 and A350-1000, evaluated at slightly lower altitudes of 12.52 km and 12.6 km). However, due to air traffic constraints, they may not regularly operate at these altitudes.

Meanwhile, most medium and large private jet aircraft typically operate at higher altitudes than this, sometimes surpassing the permitted limits due to reduced air traffic and fewer restrictions. According to Simple Flying, many types of private jet aircraft, including the Gulfstream G650 and G650ER, Bombardier Global Express, or Challenger jet, Cessna Citation X, and Dassault Falcon 7X, are certified to fly at altitudes of 15.5 km. In contrast, Embraer Legacy and Praetor, along with Cessna Citation Longitude and Excel jets, have certifications for slightly lower altitudes, limited to 13.7 km, as reported by Interesting Engineering. There are several explanations for the significant difference in cruising altitude between private jets and commercial planes during cruise mode, according to Interesting Engineering.

Safety Standards

Safety is the top priority for all aircraft, but private jets have more flexibility in regulations and systems. In the event of a cabin pressure loss, commercial planes must rapidly descend to a safe altitude below 3 km to provide sufficient oxygen for passengers.

This requirement demands specific design considerations for the aircraft’s structure and engines, as well as the installation of safety equipment such as oxygen masks and emergency slides. In contrast, private jet engines can facilitate quicker descent, and their cabin pressure and oxygen supply systems may vary. The risk of damage to the fuselage due to engine malfunctions is also lower for private jets, as their engines are located at the rear of the aircraft, far from the pressurized cabin.

Private Jets are Faster and More Efficient

Flying at higher altitudes also brings performance and fuel efficiency benefits. At higher altitudes, the air is thinner and cooler, improving the performance of jet engines and reducing fuel consumption. Of course, this must be balanced with the fuel required for the aircraft to reach such altitudes, which can be a challenge for heavier commercial planes.

The engines of private jets also have a higher bypass ratio, meaning they utilize more air from the core rather than the fan surrounding the core. This optimizes engine performance at higher altitudes.

The Importance of Aircraft Size

Private jet aircraft are designed to be flexible and efficient, with a higher power-to-weight ratio than commercial planes. This means they can climb and maintain speed at higher altitudes, where the air is thinner and there is less drag.

On the other hand, commercial planes are heavier and bulkier due to the need to carry many passengers and cargo. They also require large wings to support their weight at higher altitudes. This is why some aircraft models, such as the Boeing 777X, have folding wings to save ground space.

Smoother Experience at Higher Altitudes

Weather and turbulence in the air also affect comfort and safety during flight. When flying at an altitude of 10.6 km, commercial planes are almost unaffected by weather phenomena, but they may still encounter turbulence caused by wind shear or jet streams. This can cause discomfort for passengers and the flight crew, as well as put pressure on the aircraft’s structure. Private jets can avoid these issues by flying even higher, where the air is calmer and less turbulent. Private jet pilots also have more options to change direction or altitude in case of bad weather or air turbulence.

 Reduced Air Traffic

Air traffic is another factor that influences the choice of altitude. Commercial planes must adhere to predetermined flight paths and altitudes, which are often crowded due to the numerous planes operating at these levels.

This can lead to issues such as flight delays, rerouting, increased fuel consumption, and emissions. In contrast, private jets have more freedom in choosing routes and altitudes, which are less congested than common altitudes. This helps save time and money while reducing environmental impact.

Source: Interesting Engineering

Read more: Elon Musk’s satellites has been warned that it could ‘crash’ into the Earth like an asteroid.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has issued a warning about the risk of the Starlink satellites falling to Earth, which could pose a danger to the general public and threaten the aviation industry.

A recently released report from the U.S. government has issued a warning regarding the risk of the Starlink satellite falling to Earth, which could pose a danger to the general public and threaten the aviation industry.

Specifically, in the report from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a scenario was presented as “The sky may not fall on us, but the satellites might.”

According to the report, by the year 2035, SpaceX will significantly increase the number of satellites within its Starlink system. At that time, these devices will reenter the Earth’s atmosphere after reaching the end of their operational lifespan. The remaining debris is expected to reenter and fall to Earth, with an estimated 28,000 fragments per year.

The report estimates the level of potential damage, suggesting that every two years, one person on the ground may be affected (injured or killed) by debris from the satellites.

The aviation industry is also impacted by this threat, albeit at a very low level, with a projected aircraft crash rate due to satellite debris of 0.07% by 2035.

From 2019 to October of this year, SpaceX has deployed over 5,200 Starlink satellites to establish a massive “satellite constellation” in low Earth orbit. The company plans to launch a total of 42,000 satellites worldwide to provide internet connectivity from space to Earth.

However, the lifespan of each Starlink satellite is only 5 years, which means there will be a significant number of satellites ceasing operations both currently and in the future. SpaceX intends to deorbit these satellites and completely burn them up in the atmosphere.

In response to the FAA report, SpaceX strongly disagrees and asserts that it is misguided to believe that thousands of debris fragments will wreak havoc on Earth and pose harm to humans.

SpaceX states that the Starlink satellites are designed to burn up completely when they reenter Earth’s atmosphere. Therefore, these devices do not pose a risk to humans or property on the ground. To date, over 325 satellites have been intentionally destroyed using this method, and there have been no reports of debris found on the ground or any injuries or fatalities.