[FILM] Monopoly set to hit the big screen...

[Corki]

This is crazy, but the world famous family board game that has probably caused many a family arguement, Monopoly, will hit the big screen sometime in 2010 along with other board games. A deal has been brokered between Hasbro and Universal Pictures to allow this great game to come to the big screen.

 

 

From the BBC website: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7256573.stm

Monopoly set for the big screen

 

 

One toss of the dice determines whether you win second prize in a beauty contest or go straight to jail.

 

That's how it goes in the classic board game Monopoly, which is set to become a star of the silver screen after a deal agreed with Universal Pictures.

 

Under the six-year deal, Universal will produce at least four films based on Hasbro's brands, including Monopoly.

 

The first film will be released in either 2010 or 2011, with one film a year after that, the firms said.

 

The partnership will include Candy Land, Battleship and Ouija, but not Transformers and GI Joe, which are licensed to Paramount.

 

No financial terms, or plot details, were released by the companies.

 

US-based Hasbro, the world's second-largest toy firm, has more than 240 licensees from mobile phone games to footwear.

 

Universal Studios is part of media conglomerate NBC Universal, which is 80% owned by General Electric.

 

I'm still at a loss on how a plot can be created for Monopoly, let alone a game like Battleships!

[Majsju]

They did after all pull off MineSweeper...

[Jelly]

How on Earth does that work...? :D

[Cadsuane]

They did after all pull off MineSweeper...

 

LOL. Best fake preview EVER.  ;D

[Emperor]

Well you have people running around trying to buy land... then they errect buildings... then they charge people to stay in them. 

 

Sounds like an awesome movie.....

[Emperor]

More info...

 

Universal Pictures and Hasbro announced Wednesday a six-year strategic partnership to produce at least four feature films based on some of Hasbro's best-known game and toy brands says Reuters.

 

Hasbro has the option of co-funding production of the films and will retain all merchandising rights to the brands with the first film to be out by 2010 or 2011 and at least one film a year released after that.

 

The manufacturer will partner exclusively with Universal for feature films with the exception of "Transformers" and "G.I. Joe," which are already setup at DreamWorks and Paramount.

 

Amongst these are such properties as Monopoly, Candy Land, Clue, Ouija, Battleship, Magic, the Gathering and Stretch Armstrong. Hasbro COO Brian Goldner says David Berenbaum is penning a draft for "Ouija" and Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes will produce. He also says Hasbro is in negotiations with Ridley Scott on "Monopoly".

 

Hasbro is co-financing script development with Universal and has the option of co-funding production of the films. Hasbro will retain all merchandising rights to the brands, and the companies will share in consumer products revenue generated by the movies.

[Barmacral]

People running around in a circle, thats actually shaped like a square. And every few minutes somebody shouts "WOOHOO! I PASSED GO!" And it all starts again.

 

BTW, that minesweeper preview was awesome.

[ironcross]

hollywierd has hit a new low

[Guest nephitess]

All i have to say is.... WTF!?

[Samuraiflip05]

I agree WTF???

 

Although, one of my favorite movies is Clue starring Tim Curry. 

[ironcross]

i bet the battleship beats the car