After 'Barbie', Cinemars are Awaiting 'Monopoly'

The Monopoly film has been in development for more than a decade, according to the Hollywood Reporter. (The AP)
The Monopoly film has been in development for more than a decade, according to the Hollywood Reporter. (The AP)
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After 'Barbie', Cinemars are Awaiting 'Monopoly'

The Monopoly film has been in development for more than a decade, according to the Hollywood Reporter. (The AP)
The Monopoly film has been in development for more than a decade, according to the Hollywood Reporter. (The AP)

A film based on the classic board game Monopoly is preparing to pass go - with Margot Robbie's production company set to produce it.

The Monopoly film has been in development for more than a decade, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

But it was announced on Wednesday that Robbie's production company LuckyChap will produce it.

Hasbro Entertainment, part of the American toy company, will also be a producer, BBC reported.

Robbie's company most recently worked on Saltburn and last year's hit Barbie, which the Australian actress also starred in.

Speaking to Variety in February, Robbie, 33, said: "We want to make more films that have the effect that Barbie has.

"I don't know if it has to be Barbie 2. Why can't it be another big, original, bold idea where we get an amazing filmmaker, a big budget to play with, and the trust of a huge conglomerate behind them to go and really play? I want to do that."

Adam Fogelson, chairman of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said they were "tremendously excited" about the project and believe it could be the next blockbuster.

Zev Foreman, head of film for Hasbro Entertainment, said: "As one of the most iconic games in the world, Monopoly provides an incredible platform for storytelling opportunities."

Last December Lionsgate extended its development rights to the board game when it bought Hasbro's Entertainment One (eOne).

Barbie was the highest-grossing film last year, making $1.38bn (£1.1bn) globally.



Saudi Arabia’s AROYA Cruises Announces First Voyage in December

The three-night voyage will depart from Jeddah Port to a Red Sea island exclusively for cruise passengers
The three-night voyage will depart from Jeddah Port to a Red Sea island exclusively for cruise passengers
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Saudi Arabia’s AROYA Cruises Announces First Voyage in December

The three-night voyage will depart from Jeddah Port to a Red Sea island exclusively for cruise passengers
The three-night voyage will depart from Jeddah Port to a Red Sea island exclusively for cruise passengers

AROYA Cruises, a subsidiary of Cruise Saudi and wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced that its inaugural cruise would be on December 16.

The three-night voyage will depart from Jeddah Port to a Red Sea island exclusively for cruise passengers.

AROYA Cruises aims to provide authentic Arabian experiences inspired by Saudi heritage. As the first Arab cruise line, it seeks to offer a new model for holidays with a distinctive Arabian feel, catering specifically to Arab preferences and tastes.