… and by better I mean worse, and by worse I mean now that the licensing deal between Universal and toy company Hasbro has ended, Sony has snatched up the Candy Land board game movie project — you know, the one like ” Lord of The Rings , but set in a world of candy” — as a vehicle for none other than Adam Sandler . Said Columbia prez Doug Belgrad: ” Candy Land is more than just a game. It is a brand that children, parents and grandparents know and love. The world of Candy Land offers an extraordinary canvas upon which to create a fantastical, live-action family adventure film with a larger than life part for Adam. We are thrilled to partner with Hasbro and Happy Madison on this project.” [ THR ]
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