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Every now and then something comes along that makes me believe Satire is dead. That nothing you could make up could ever be as insane and unbelievable as something that someone, somewhere thinks is actually A Good Idea.

And then, once you've gotten used to whatever craziness that was, something else comes along and tops it. Like the following.

This is real. It's from the front page of The Hollywood Reporter (thanks for the pointer, Jeff):

'Monopoly' has electric company
Ridley Scott will direct; Pamela Pettler to write screenplay
By Steven Zeitchik
Nov 12, 2008, 01:00 AM ET

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.


{sigh} I'm looking into the rights for "Yahtzee!"

Date: 2008-11-12 11:02 pm (UTC)From: [identity profile] daveroguesf.livejournal.com
"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Red hotels on fire off the shoulder of Tennessee Avenue. I watched the electric company glitter in the dark near the States Avenue gate. All those moments will be lost in time... like water works in rain... Time to roll the die..."

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