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Board Games Set for Turn on Big Screen

Monopoly, Candy Land to follow in steps of Transformers , Toy Story

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(Newser) – Paramount has the rights to any Transformers sequels, but a new deal with toymaker Hasbro guarantees Universal Pictures sole access to nearly all the company's iconic brands, including board games. The studio is said to be developing a Monopoly film, and a new live-action version of the game Clue may also be in the works, E! Online reports.

Other brands now safely within Universal's fold include Candy Land, Ouija boards, Battleship, and Magic: The Gathering. GI Joe has been claimed by Paramount, and Mr. Potato Head has already seen action in the Toy Story films, but the rest of Hasbro's toy landscape ("some of the greatest brands in the world") are ready for their close-ups.

Hasbro's Clue board game has already been made into one movie, but with Universal Pictures' acquisition of brand rights, there could be sequals in the making. Limitless sequals.
Hasbro's Clue board game has already been made into one movie, but with Universal Pictures' acquisition of brand rights, there could be sequals in the making. Limitless sequals.   ((c) berbercarpet)
After a deal between Hasbro and Universal Pictures, a Monopoly film may be on the table.
After a deal between Hasbro and Universal Pictures, a Monopoly film may be on the table.   ((c) mild_swearwords)
The Candy Land Fudge Monster may get his chance at stardom, if Universal Pictures capitalizes on its access to Hasbro's classic children's game.
The Candy Land Fudge Monster may get his chance at stardom, if Universal Pictures capitalizes on its access to Hasbro's classic children's game.   ((c) funkblast)
It's hard to guess what Universal Pictures might do to turn the Hasbro game Candy Land into a compelling movie, but chances are bright colors will be involved.
It's hard to guess what Universal Pictures might do to turn the Hasbro game Candy Land into a compelling movie, but chances are bright colors will be involved.   ((c) daveparker)
An actor portraying Mr. Monopoly for Hasbro is seen at the American International Toy Fair in New York, Friday, Feb. 15, 2008. Talks are underway for a possible feature film based on the real-estate board game. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
An actor portraying Mr. Monopoly for Hasbro is seen at the American International Toy Fair in New York, Friday, Feb. 15, 2008. Talks are underway for a possible feature film based on the real-estate...   (Associated Press)
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