Prince Of Persia's storyline certainly isn't the game's strongest point, so could this happen?

We've had a Soul Calibur movie announced as 'in the pipeline' this week, and it looks like Ubi Soft's underachieving Prince is set to follow in the fighter's footsteps -- except this time there's some serious interest in the Persian heir to the crown's acting talents.

Jerry Bruckheimer's production company is in discussions with Ubisoft to buy the film rights to the video game PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME. Set in medieval Persia, the game follows the quest of a young Prince intent on restoring the populace of his kingdom who have been transformed into demons. Aiding him on his journey are a magical dagger and a mystical hourglass which can freeze time.

While Bruckheimer negotiates with Ubisoft, the game's creator, Jordan Mechner, is hard at work on the screenplay. Mechner is being mentored by John August, the screenwriter of CHARLIE'S ANGELS and BIG FISH. August will also serve on the PRINCE OF PERSIA film in an executive producer capacity.

If Bruckheimer can nail down the rights the project will get underway at Walt Disney, where the producer has a production deal. With the runaway success of Bruckheimer's PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, it's possible that his midas touch could also transform PRINCE OF PERSIA into a commercial blockbuster.

Well that sounds extremely interesting! A Prince Of Persia movie.. whoever would've thunk it, hmm?