Leonardo DiCaprio is attached to star in Atari, a pitch that writers Brian Hecker and Craig Sherman sold to Paramount Pictures on Friday about the godfather of the video game industry, Nolan Bushnell. [Story continues]

We can always use more movies about the video game industry, but the concept for the above film catches me a bit by surprise. Of the various video game history books I've read and reviewed, the story of Atari's rise never captured my attention as much as its fall. Atari's story certainly has memorable elements and anecdotes, and Mr. Bushnell's role in the industry was interesting, but I wonder how accurate such a biopic would be when it comes to his recreational management style (ie, allowing employees to be stoned on the job).

Of even greater concern… Leonardo DiCaprio??

What's your reaction to this announcement? Good concept, bad casting? Too soon to tell?