Draft:Monopoly (film)

Monopoly
Based onMonopoly
by Hasbro
Produced by
Production
companies
Distributed byLionsgate
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Monopoly is an upcoming film based on the game of the same name.

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Development

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Early attempts

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In November 2008, Ridley Scott was announced to direct Universal Pictures' film version of Monopoly, based on a script written by Pamela Pettler. The film was being co-produced by Hasbro's Brian Goldner as part of a deal with Hasbro to develop movies based on the company's line of toys and games.[1][2] The story was being developed by author Frank Beddor.[3] However, Universal eventually halted development in February 2012 then opted out of the agreement and the rights reverted to Hasbro.[4][5]

In October 2012, Hasbro announced a new partnership with production company Emmett/Furla Films, and said they would develop a live-action version of the game, along with Action Man and Hungry Hungry Hippos.[6] Emmett/Furla/Oasis dropped out of the production of this satire version that was to be directed by Scott.[7]

In July 2015, Hasbro announced that Lionsgate would distribute a Monopoly film with Andrew Niccol writing the film as a family-friendly action adventure film[7] co-financed and produced by Lionsgate and Hasbro's Allspark Pictures.[8]

In January 2019, it was announced that Allspark would now be producing an untitled Monopoly film in conjunction with Kevin Hart's company HartBeat Productions and The Story Company. Hart was attached to star in the film and Tim Story was attached to direct. No logline or writer for this iteration of the long-gestating project had been announced.[9]

Resurgence

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In April 2024 at CinemaCon, it was announced that Lionsgate and Hasbro Entertainment would partner with Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley's company LuckyChap Entertainment to produce the Monopoly film adaptation.[10]

References

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  1. ^ Graser, Marc (November 12, 2008). "Ridley Scott to direct 'Monopoly'". Variety. Archived from the original on November 17, 2009. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
  2. ^ "'Monopoly' has electric company". The Hollywood Reporter. November 12, 2008.
  3. ^ "Bedder Reveals Monopoly Story Details". Comingsoon.net. November 11, 2009. Archived from the original on January 30, 2012. Retrieved April 12, 2011.
  4. ^ Fritz, Ben (January 30, 2012). "Universal-Hasbro deal fizzles with departure of 'Stretch Armstrong'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 6, 2013.
  5. ^ Rich, Katey (February 7, 2012). "Universal Paid Millions To Not Make Hasbro's Board Game Movies". Cinema Blend.com. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
  6. ^ "Hungry Hungry Hippos, Action Man, Monopoly headed to big screen". Los Angeles Times.
  7. ^ a b Schaefer, Sandy (July 1, 2015). "'Monopoly' Gets A Synopsis; Andrew Niccol Writing The Script". Screen Rant.
  8. ^ Callan, Patrick (July 2, 2015). "Monopoly movie passes go". Kidscreen. Brunico Communications Ltd. Retrieved July 4, 2015.
  9. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (January 17, 2019). "Kevin Hart To Star In 'Monopoly' Movie For Lionsgate & Hasbro, Tim Story To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
  10. ^ Tartaglione, Nancy; D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 10, 2024). "'Barbie' Producer LuckyChap Rolls Dice On 'Monopoly' With Lionsgate & Hasbro – CinemaCon". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
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