Blizzplanet.com has an article stating the confirmation that Diablo will be made into a movie.
http://www.blizzplanet.com/?action=news&id=1444
Few weeks ago, a
rumor circulated the net that Gary Whitta would be working with Legendary Pictures to develop a Diablo film. The participation of Gary Whitta hasn't been confirmed, but surprise-surprise. Legendary Pictures
website is listing DIABLO under the "In Development" section.
No press release has been made available. The news section has been replaced by a "Legendary 2.0 is coming soon" notice. A week ago, the news section over at Legendary Pictures website had not been updated since Q3 2006. Stay tuned for any updates. A press release could be posted by them in a few days. Diablo is coming to the big screen!
It comes to attention, this media-slip comes within a month and a half of BlizzCon 2007. The rumor and hype is a Diablo game might be announced at the Anaheim Convention Center in August 3-4.