Battleship moves to Memorial Day Weekend 2012
"Universal has put all the elements in place to successfully launch two of our classic Hasbro brands on the big screen," said Brian Goldner, President and CEO of Hasbro, Inc. "Giving Pete Berg and the filmmakers the extra time and resources to make Battleship an even bigger summer blockbuster, is sure to pay dividends when the film is released in 2012."
Peter Berg (Hancock, The Kingdom) came aboard in Fall 2009 to produce and direct Battleship, which will unfold as a massive Naval adventure across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force. Originally slated for release in July 2011, the film was moved to give it the time and resources to thoroughly realize its huge-scale ambitions and position it for Memorial Day weekend in 2012. Scott Stuber (The Wolfman, Couples Retreat) is producing Battleship through his Universal-based Stuber Pictures, and Sarah Aubrey (The Kingdom, upcoming Dune) is producing with Berg for Film 44. Brian Goldner and Bennet Schneir are producing for Hasbro.
"We believe in Pete Berg and the incredible vision that he and the Battleship team have for this film," said Fogelson. "We're honored that Hasbro is partnering with us to turn one of its landmark properties into a huge summer box-office hit."
Battleship comes to theaters May 18th, 2012 and stars Liam Neeson, Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgård, Brooklyn Decker, Reila Aphrodite, Rihanna, Josh Pence, Peter MacNicol. The film is directed by Peter Berg.
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Illuminati
lol, you guys are funny.
fallen you are right about Fincher& Facebook, technically we don't know what this will be like.
But that's David "SEVEN/GAME/FIGHTCLUB/ALIENS3 Fincher,...as opposed to Peter "HANC*CK/KINGDOM/FRIDAYNIGHTLIGHTS Berg.
not in the same league, wouldn't you agree
2 years agoby @illuminatiFlag
GreatOz
JENGA-The Movie. Starring Keanu Reeves in a multiple role as the wooden stick
2 years agoby @greatozFlag
Dan
'a massive Naval adventure across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force.'---------- So the Navy will be fighting extraterrestrials? Garbage.
2 years agoby @dan1Flag
Radimus-83
I look forward to see how this actually turns out. But i doubt i will be seeing it.
2 years agoby @radimus-83Flag
fanboy
board games dont belong in movies and movies dont belong in games
2 years agoby @fanboyFlag
Cripple
sounds sh*tty.
2 years agoby @crippleFlag
gandoff2169
Well it is funny that no real idea are concidered to make into movies. So many books, and short stories, and yet few are done. I blame Clue..lol.. But the movie was alsome.lol. How about Kerplunk? lol. Some games can be made into a movie. Some can't. This is using the name, but no more. This will be a war movie with naval ships and thats all. Why not make a movie out of a game that has a real ability to have a story? Risk, Battle of the Sexies, or a old school one not made anymore, "Heros Quest".
2 years agoby @gandoff2169Flag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Some people are really close minded. I mean it may sound weird, but look at the Facebook movie., That thing is gonna f*cking rock with Fincher directing.
This seems to be a blockbuster popcorn flick. I ma sure it will be lacking on story but will be loads of fun: no doubt. By far a better idea than any of the other f*cking board games coming to life.
2 years agoby @narratorFlag
Lycan
I thought it was just a joke when i heard about them turning board games into films. whats next? Hungry Hungry Hippos? Operation?
2 years agoby @grand-makwaFlag
Mutant
What is this? A joke. Come on, I don't watch board game films but this more than stupid. Hollywood, can you think of something else for a change.
2 years agoby @zenderFlag
Clockworkcookie
WTF, so they're basing movies on BOARD GAMES now?? This is a new low XD
2 years agoby @clockworkcookieFlag
WiseGuy
This is gonna be so f*cking retarded. Another f*cking dumb summer box office blockbuster, they all suck.
2 years agoby @zgcorleone072Flag
blackg1000
A big budget SNAKES AND LADDERS GOD DAMN IT!!!!!!
2 years agoby @blackg1000Flag
Null and Void.
What the hell is this going to be about? "A massive Naval adventure across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force." What does that mean? Aliens? Damn you Peter Berg!
2 years agoby @soylentgreenFlag
JonSpidey07
I have no idea what this movie will turn out in the end
it could be serious or just laughable
still, knows what they could do with other board games like Monopoly, Connect Four, Clue and LIFE
2 years agoby @jonspidey07Flag
Rufio
i must be in the minority, but this sounds HUGE!!!! i cannot wait for this! it is all the best parts of Pearl Harbor, plus even more! this movie is gonna be huge and all the naysayers are gonna be lining up in droves to see this AWESOME Naval story.
trust me, this is less about a board game and far more about making an epic film based off the naval battle idea of the game.
2 years agoby @rufioFlag
Yahzee
bring on TIC TAC TOE and SOLITAIRE!!!!!
2 years agoby @yahzeeFlag
Bawnian-Dexeus
Dear God....I can see the opening credits....With the ocean and numbers on the water
2 years agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
ed_wood
Stupid.
2 years agoby @ed-woodFlag
Illuminati
"universal discusses with bruckheimer their next project, live action version of the board game OPERATION, while paul haggis attempts the emotional drama of the popular game LIFE!"
frenzy, i couldn't have said it better myself!
2 years agoby @illuminatiFlag
Frenzy2001
After reading the synopsis article for this movie, I say who gives a sh*t.
2 years agoby @frenzy2001Flag