Ex-NBA champion Tristan Thompson to produce Bitcoin film Satoshi
The gist
Former NBA champion Tristan Thompson will produce the film "Satoshi" about Bitcoin's creator.
It is among the first projects under a Saudi-linked studio deal.
How it unfolded
- Nov 3, 2026Variety reports Tristan Thompson will produce the feature film "Satoshi" about Bitcoin's pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto, directed by Jason Zada, with shooting planned for spring 2027 in Saudi Arabia and Los Angeles.
- Nov 3, 2026"Satoshi" is named among the first projects under a multi-picture deal between Enderby Entertainment and Saudi Arabia's Yellow Camel Studios, with plans to shoot at JAX Film Studios in Riyadh.
- Nov 7, 2026The Cavaliers commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 2016 NBA Championship at Rocket Arena, with Thompson pulling the sword at center court before the game against the Knicks.
Key terms
- Bitcoin
- A decentralized cryptocurrency using blockchain technology, created in 2008 under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto.
- Satoshi Nakamoto
- The pseudonymous person or persons who developed Bitcoin, authored its white paper, and created its original software.
- 3-1 deficit
- A best-of-seven series situation in which a team trails three games to one.
Source: Wikipedia