The news that Sony was planning to turn its Gran Turismo series ... I'm sure Sony hopes the movie will inspire more teenagers to take up the game if they want a become a racing driver.

It's based on the true story of Nissan GT Academy winner Jann Mardenborough, who trades sim racing for the real deal. No, this isn't a trailer for a new Gran Turismo ... that the movie is based ...

Its story is based on the true tale of Jann Mardenborough, a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills led him to win a series of racing competitions and eventually become a professional race ...