http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3ie9098baec9eb95cdc85766d63f68ce1b

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"The Hasbro-Universal collaboration "Monopoly" is jumping a large number of spaces up the board. The feature project has brought on Pamela Pettler to write the screenplay; She penned Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride," Gil Kenan's "Monster House" and the upcoming animated adventure "9," produced by Burton and Timur Bekmambetov. And Ridley Scott, who has been attached as a producer on "Monopoly" and has been mentioned as a possible director, is now officially attached to helm the project, with an eye toward giving it a futuristic sheen along the lines of his iconic "Blade Runner." In addition to Scott, Giannina Facio and Hasbro's Brian Goldner are also producing the movie, which will shape a narrative out of the iconic real-estate game. Lawrence Grey will oversee for Universal and Bennett Schneir will oversee for Hasbro. "Monopoly" marks the latest Hasbro property to look to pass go and head to the big screen. Board games and branded properties have become more attractive as studios look to mitigate risk by finding built-in audiences. Universal is working with Hasbro on several projects as part of a long-term development deal. Platinum Dunes is producing its feature adaptation of "Ouija Board," while the maritime classic "Battleship" is also in development. Elsewhere at Hasbro, Paramount this summer is set to release Stephen Sommers' feature based on its "G.I. Joe" character. And "Trivial Pursuit: America Plays" is now airing as a syndicated television program. Hasbro, Scott and Pettler are all repped by WMA."

The awesome movie ideas just keep coming.

11/12/2008 2:14:45 PM

No.

11/12/2008 2:27:58 PM

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11/12/2008 2:35:45 PM

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"Universal is working with Hasbro on several projects as part of a long-term development deal. Platinum Dunes is producing its feature adaptation of "Ouija Board," while the maritime classic "Battleship" is also in development. Elsewhere at Hasbro, Paramount this summer is set to release Stephen Sommers' feature based on its "G.I. Joe" character. And "Trivial Pursuit: America Plays" is now airing as a syndicated television program. "

yea....

11/12/2008 2:49:51 PM

Does the movie end with a 14 year old kid flipping the board over while his dad laughs saying, "you have no more properties to mortgage!"

11/12/2008 3:46:08 PM

Your kidding right...Monopoly...Ouiji Board...Battleship...

I am going to write a script for Connect Four.


III

11/12/2008 3:50:40 PM

i don't know what's worse, this or will smith producing a karate kid remake for his son.

11/12/2008 3:58:52 PM

The Razzies are salivating right now.

11/12/2008 4:04:33 PM

All for the Karate Kid Remake...and all for Will Smith making it....That excites me...


III

11/12/2008 4:40:50 PM

idk man, im holding out for candyland

11/12/2008 4:43:54 PM

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"All for the Karate Kid Remake...and all for Will Smith making it....That excites me..."

really?? Probably the only person I have heard say anything remotely positive about that remake idea haha.

[Edited on November 12, 2008 at 4:51 PM. Reason : ]

11/12/2008 4:51:42 PM

I guess I am a bit Karate Kid Fan...Even though I hate most of part III, I still find it as amusing. Now the Next Karate Kid was a disaster. I am also a big Will Smith fan. I enjoy pretty much all his movies, whether he is acting or producing. I am thinking its an iffy choice with his son, Jaden, but I will give it a try.

Bet money I will see it over Monopoly, Battleship, and Ouiji Board...


III

11/12/2008 4:53:54 PM

well yea I wont even think about seeing any of the game movies. And I was a big karate kid fan too, but to me thats even more of a reason to not be excited about a remake /shrug.

11/12/2008 4:56:45 PM

The general quality of movies has probably always been this low, it just doesn't seem that way because we only remember the good ones. The same year Casablanca was made there were plenty of movies about jungle men or Indian fighting cowboys that no one would want to watch.

11/12/2008 4:57:05 PM

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"Does the movie end with a 14 year old kid flipping the board over while his dad laughs saying, "you have no more properties to mortgage!""

almost spit out my drink on that one

but yeah - i'm still waiting on them to make jumanji the game

11/12/2008 4:57:26 PM

Are we positive this isn't an article that was posted on The Onion, or another fake news site?

It says Ridley Scott is directing a monopoly movie that will have a "futuristic sheen". THE DIRECTOR OF GLADIATOR WILL BRING US A SCIENCE FICTION MONOPOLY MOVIE.

OH NO, THE WORLD IS BEING HELD HOSTAGE BY ALIENS. ONLY MR MONEYBAGS HAS TO POWER TO STOP THEM. With the help of his nephew Richie, Richie's dog "Dollar", and the mysterious man known only as "Chance", they will use their corporate dollars to bring unprecedented wealth and development to Atlantic City, New Jersey. There, Moneybags and his crew will lure the aliens, intending to bankrupt them, and forcing them to leave Earth. But watch out, Moneybags! Don't dip too much into the Community Chest, or you'll get sent directly to jail!

COMING SUMMER 2010

ONLY IN THEATERS

11/12/2008 5:08:14 PM

i thought Clue was actually a pretty good movie, but then i could see one developing a plot around clue. hard to imagine much story in a monopoly movie.

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"Does the movie end with a 14 year old kid flipping the board over while his dad laughs saying, "you have no more properties to mortgage!""

this would be pretty funny though

11/12/2008 5:16:50 PM

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"Does the movie end with a 14 year old kid flipping the board over while his dad laughs saying, "you have no more properties to mortgage!""

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA

EPIC WIN

11/12/2008 5:31:50 PM

We are in an mild economic crisis, yet our economy is allowing for a freaking Monopoly movie, wtf mate?

11/12/2008 5:38:31 PM

I'm still waiting for an announcement on Tiddly Winks

11/12/2008 6:26:18 PM

clue was a pretty solid movie.

11/12/2008 6:27:29 PM

^^^the original game was developed during the great depression. go figure.

11/12/2008 6:38:24 PM

I wanna play monopoly. for free. online. somebody find it.

11/12/2008 6:41:44 PM

this movie should be five hours long

11/12/2008 7:06:47 PM

^^http://www.pogo.com/games/monopoly


[Edited on November 12, 2008 at 7:07 PM. Reason : .]

11/12/2008 7:06:48 PM

"Chutes and Ladders" (2011) ???

11/12/2008 8:43:38 PM

I think Jenga could be a compelling drama.

11/13/2008 9:42:20 AM