Comments on: Tired Of Remakes? The Next Trend: Movies Based On Board Games

By: Modernization in Film Finance | JEG Club, Inc

Modernization in Film Finance | JEG Club, Inc — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:15:19 +0000

[...] jumping on the re-make bandwagon, the next big wave may be turning board games into movies. According to screenrant.com, “Universal has signed up with Hasbro to bring some of their board games to life on the silver [...]

By: cesium55

cesium55 — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:56:19 +0000

Clue may have bombed in theaters (I didn’t know) but I think it’s an excellent film. Maybe it’s become a cult classic who knows? But Madelin Kahn was great along with the rest of the cast. This is the only board game movie I know of and it worked but I can’t see any others working. The Battleship trailer looks ridiculous. It looks a little Transformers-esque. The writers apparently mixed up my entire childhood. Maybe a teen version of Sorry will be next starring Selena Gomez and the gamut of Disney stars.

By: 5 Movie Ideas Based On Office Supplies

5 Movie Ideas Based On Office Supplies — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:20:27 +0000

[...] for ideas. How do I know this? First sequels, then threequels, remakes, and now movies based on board games. It seems as though you’ve squeezed the last bit of juice out of those wrinkly raisins you [...]

By: Ouija Board Movie Not a Horror Film? - Screen Rant

Ouija Board Movie Not a Horror Film? - Screen Rant — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:33:33 +0000

[...] explore as well as provided for some really disturbing sequences. However, at the end of the day the Ouija film is based on the “game” by Parker Bros.Now, before anyone corrects me, I [...]

By: ‘Tron Legacy’ Writers Set To Write Ouija Board Movie - Screen Rant

‘Tron Legacy’ Writers Set To Write Ouija Board Movie - Screen Rant — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:08:37 +0000

[...] what seems like every second toy or board game on the shelf, a Ouija board movie is apparently on its way to the big screen. Over time, Michael Bay (or at least his company, Platinum Dunes) has been [...]

By: Creative Asylum Blog | Did you play the game? No, but I saw the movie.

Creative Asylum Blog | Did you play the game? No, but I saw the movie. — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:20:27 +0000

[...] The studio is set to release Battleship in July of 2011, based on the popular Hasbro game. They also have Ouija, Monopoly, Candy Land, Magic: The Gathering, and Stretch Armstrong on deck. And let’s [...]

By: Disney Remaking ‘Flight Of The Navigator’ « Entertainmentmagic’s Weblog

Wed, 27 May 2009 01:18:21 +0000

[...] thought all the talk of board game and bubblegum movies would give us a break from news of remakes, and yet Hollywood is there to [...]

By: Disney Remaking ‘Flight Of The Navigator’ - Screen Rant

Disney Remaking ‘Flight Of The Navigator’ - Screen Rant — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:27:44 +0000

[...] thought all the talk of board game and bubblegum movies would give us a break from news of remakes, and yet Hollywood is there to [...]

By: John "Kahless" Taylor

John "Kahless" Taylor — Fri, 22 May 2009 18:27:35 +0000

Well, Ross just posted a thread about doing a movie based on a bubblegum character. It’s official, Hollywood has lost their minds.

By: Hollywood Hits New Low With Bubblegum Movie - Screen Rant

Hollywood Hits New Low With Bubblegum Movie - Screen Rant — Fri, 22 May 2009 18:17:19 +0000

[...] seemed that the recent rash of board-game movies that are in the works was the lowest Hollywood could go as far as looking for new projects. And yet [...]

By: SIN187UM

SIN187UM — Tue, 19 May 2009 04:59:31 +0000

Well they have done Ouija boards to death. I would like to see a Movie Based on Hungry Hippos.

By: Does The Battleship Board Game Movie Have A Director? - Screen Rant

Does The Battleship Board Game Movie Have A Director? - Screen Rant — Tue, 19 May 2009 04:48:19 +0000

[...] for them and they’ve gone a step further than just those three types of usually bad paths by making movies out of board games. No, that’s not some industry specific term for a new type of sequel or remake. That’s [...]

By: Bruce Simmons

Bruce Simmons — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:27:02 +0000

Sometimes I can get too literal in items I come across. It’s a weakness, and yet sometimes it helps me when I create an opinion piece like the one that set the ‘net on fire about the Wolverine leak.

Mr. Moneybags… they way you put it, makes me think of a Dr. Seuss type, colorful, comedic take on Monopoly. Tim Burton should attack Monopoly, much in the way he took on Nightmare before Christmas and “9″. Ouch… my head. I just went outside the box, and now I need Duct tape.

Thanks for coming by and chiming in April J. Appreciate the thoughts and opinions.

By: April J

April J — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:59:17 +0000

Candy Land would work if they got Tim Burton to do it. It would be a morbid child’s story. I can see it happening.

Battleship could be a boat war story.

Also, with turning these games into movies, you don’t have to be so literal. I think that’s why people are confused on a Monopoly film. There won’t be a Mr. Moneybags or a tiny wheelbarrow. You have to think outside of the box.

Clue was a great movie. Hilarious and just enjoyable to watch.

By: Tom Hanks Eyeing ‘Major Matt Mason’ Film - Screen Rant

Tom Hanks Eyeing ‘Major Matt Mason’ Film - Screen Rant — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:42:52 +0000

[...] being developed from a toy line – He-Man, Hot Wheels, Monopoly (being directed by Ridley Scott), Stretch Armstrong (being written by Steve Oedekerk), Candyland and Ouija are all in the [...]

By: Gore Verbinski To Direct ‘Clue’ Movie - Screen Rant

Gore Verbinski To Direct ‘Clue’ Movie - Screen Rant — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:51:42 +0000

[...] on the big-screen – Universal has striked up a deal with Hasbro to adapt other such board games as Candyland (which has Kevin Lima attached to direct and Etan Cohen on to write the script), Ouija Board (which is to be produced by Michael Bay’s company Platinum Dunes) and Monopoly [...]

By: Tiny

Tiny — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:16:19 +0000

@Matthew Martin

Unlike Dragonball, Magic has a clean slate being that there has never been a movie/or cartoon made from the game. I play the game a lot and i would like to see what they could do wit the story line. They do have thousands of characters after all to choose from.

@Darren seeley

As for clue it may have bombed during its time but i feel it was a great flick. Me and the wife watch it regularly and tim curry was the best.

By: Mike Basil

Mike Basil — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:36:49 +0000

Good points, Darren. Although I thought at the time that the Zathura board game was created specifically for that film, I consider it an inspiration. My nephew certainly enjoys the film and the games.

By: Darren seeley

Darren seeley — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:06:04 +0000

“The Ouija board movie has been said to have Michael Bay at the helm”

Someone up there mentioned ‘Witchboard’, and, given the notion that Bay’s Platinum Dunes tends to remake horrors and/or suspense films (for the worse, usually) –? This I can see. Only it most likely be a remake of the low budget ’87 cult shocker.

As for other board games:

Candyland or Chutes N Ladders does have some promise, given the concept that it will most likely be a group of tots exploring a Neverland/Wizard Of Oz type place. On that level I can see some appeal.

However…
Clue (’86) = BOMBED. (and that’s with different endings)

Jumanji= Irritating.

Zathura= Alright. Nothing special.

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Now, as far as board (bored?) games being made into flicks, I’d like to see a Sorry! or Statego myself.

Forget the board games Hollywood. I’m sure Scrabble has some appeal to some, but…

As for toys themselves: Stretch Armstrong…? I’m down with that! Just one TWO CONDITIONS: one, the cold air effects his stretch power, and two, if he gets even a small paper gut, he bleeds this funky goo and deflates.

By: Mike Basil

Mike Basil — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:20:13 +0000

Clue to this day is only film I can remember seeing that was based on a board game. I’m still fond of it. Maybe this idea can work for future films.