The movie has been talked about for years. Monopoly, which was first announced in 2015 and has faced a number of hurdles over the years. In 2019, it was revealed that Kevin Hart would be working on the project alongside his production company HartBeat Productions, but nothing has been heard since.
A few hours ago, we learned that Hasbro completed the sale of Entertainment One to Lionsgate for half a billion dollars. The gaming and toy giant acquired eOne in 2019 for $4 billion, so it’s a great deal for Lionsgate.
Inside the part of Variety that talks about the announcement, there is an ad specifically dedicated to Monopoly.
“This sale is in line with our strategy and we are pleased to have successfully closed the deal.Hasbro CEO Chris Cox commented. “Lionsgate management has a wealth of experience in the entertainment industry and we are thrilled to have found such a great home for our film and television division at eOne. We look forward to working with them, especially on the film adaptation of Monopoly.“.
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