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.
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3. "It has all of the elements" In response to Reply # 0 Wed Nov-12-08 03:06 PM by SoulHonky
The futuristic setting makes it more visual.
In a run down futuristic Atlantic City, The Banker is kicking people out of their homes, burning down the Marvin Gardens, and forcing people to sell for pennies on the dollar in order to take over the city. A rag tag gang teams up to stop him: Scottie Dogg, Olli "Old Shoe" Shumachher, Iron Mike, and the mysterious woman known simply as "The Thimble".
Lot of possibilities there. A futuristic Ocean's 11 or a futuristic Who's the Man? The storyline from The Shield with Cruz buying up Farmington is somewhat similar.
What Mattel really needs to do is make sure that they can somehow tie the movies storyline into both a rebranding of the board game and also make a video game out of it.
20. "This movie is turning into a modern classic..." In response to Reply # 0
>I mean, I really liked Clue (which had a terrific cast) back >in the day, but really?
I'm consistently and pleasantly surprised to see it in the movie collections of random people I meet. It does my heart good to see some of the best comedic actors of their day all in one film getting some love.
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