Lionsgate Conjures Blair Witch Revival & Rolls Dice on Monopoly Movie
April 10, 2024
Lionsgate announced at CinemaCon 2024 plans to reboot 'The Blair Witch Project' and create a 'Monopoly' movie.
The 'Monopoly' film is a collaboration with Margot Robbie's LuckyChap Entertainment and Hasbro.
Lionsgate secured development rights for 'Monopoly' in 2023, highlighting potential in the board game's narrative possibilities.
'The Blair Witch Project' revamp involves a partnership with Blumhouse.
Lionsgate's upcoming slate includes 'Borderlands,' a new 'The Crow' with Bill Skarsgård and FKA twigs, a 'Highlander' film directed by Chad Stahelski, and 'In the Grey' with Guy Ritchie and Jake Gyllenhaal.
The studio shows strong confidence in their film lineup and appreciates the support from movie exhibitors.
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The Guardian • Apr 10, 2024
Margot Robbie to produce ‘blockbuster’ Monopoly movie with Hasbro
The Verge • Apr 10, 2024
A Monopoly movie is coming courtesy of Margot Robbie and Lionsgate
Los Angeles Times • Apr 10, 2024
CinemaCon 2024: Margot Robbie to produce 'Monopoly' movie - Los Angeles Times
Gizmodo • Apr 10, 2024
Lionsgate Is Bringing Back Blair Witch and Betting on Monopoly