Battleship

Galactus · 05-18-2009, 12:58 AM

Peter Berg in Talks to Direct Battleship
Source: The Hollywood Reporter May 18, 2009

The Hollywood Reporter says that Peter Berg (Hancock) is in talks to direct a big-screen version of the Hasbro game "Battleship" for Universal Pictures.

Brothers Jon and Erich Hoeber have signed on to write the script.

The game consists of two players arranging a variety of ships on a grid. The game proceeds in alternating salvos as players try to "sink" the opposition's ships by guessing where they sit on the grid.

While plot details are being kept under wraps, the studio is looking to make an epic naval action adventure.

xwolverine2 · 05-18-2009, 01:16 AM

i guess they pretty much have complete freedom... the game had 0 story lol

never liked the game... 100% pure luck.
and subs are boring lol

craigdbfan · 05-18-2009, 01:17 AM

I love Battlship.

"You've sunk my battleship!"

Sam Fisher · 05-18-2009, 01:18 AM

:facepalm

Kent · 05-18-2009, 04:58 AM

This reminds me of Minesweeper the Movie.

AnorexicBatman · 05-18-2009, 05:09 AM

It could actually be a satirical parody of war movies...
A modern... HOT SHOTS if you will...

Best part would be if not one character says, "You sank my battle ship"
How is that for a curve ball?

That-Guy · 05-18-2009, 09:37 AM

How many movies is Peter Berg attached to right now? Is Dune in development hell or something? I can't think of any reason why a guy who is set to direct a project of that scale would be considering something as ludicrous as a Battleship movie.

The Guard · 05-18-2009, 12:59 PM

The line "You sunk my battleship" must be worked into the movie somehow.

That-Guy · 05-18-2009, 01:54 PM

I think that this movie might work if they make it a big joke. Two armies at sea, blindly shooting torpedoes and hoping they hit something.

HR-PUFF&STUFF · 05-18-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by That-Guy

I think that this movie might work if they make it a big joke. Two armies at sea, blindly shooting torpedoes and hoping they hit something.

thats the end of wrath of Khan.

gwynplaine · 05-18-2009, 06:57 PM

What's next a "Monopoly" movie directed by Ridley Scott, oh, wait...

terry78 · 05-18-2009, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwynplaine

What's next a "Monopoly" movie directed by Ridley Scott, oh, wait...

A Candy Land movie? Touche.

I want to see Battle****s, played by two hot british schoolgirls personally.

This was made by MB in 1943, so making it as a period piece definitely works.

The Guard · 05-18-2009, 05:20 PM

No, it should totally be a revenge flick.

Rogue Captain Two ***** a weapon, points it at Rogue Captain One.

ROGUE CAPTAIN ONE
Why?

ROGUE CAPTAIN TWO
You sunk my battleship.

BLAM!

theShape · 05-18-2009, 05:44 PM

I give up.

superhero · 05-18-2009, 09:20 PM

COMING SOON to theater:
tetris
THE SIMS
HUNGER HIPPOS
AND GUESS WHO?

Timstuff · 05-18-2009, 10:20 PM

Aw, why not...

VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

Mister J · 05-18-2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galactus

The Hollywood Reporter says that Peter Berg (Hancock) is in talks to direct a big-screen version of the Hasbro game "Battleship" for Universal Pictures.

While plot details are being kept under wraps, the studio is looking to make an epic naval action adventure.

Bloody hell.

**Hunter Rider** · 09-15-2009, 02:05 AM

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=59116

Universal Sets Battleship for July 1, 2011

Source:Variety
September 15, 2009

Universal Pictures has set a July 1, 2011 for the Peter Berg-directed Battleship, a live-action adaptation of Hasbro's board game.

Variety says the deal is part of a two-picture pact Berg has made with the studio, where he'll follow Battleship with the Afghan war drama Lone Survivor.

The Battleship script was written by Jon Hoeber and Erich Hoeber. Production is scheduled to begin next spring.

Berg called the film "a contemporary story of an international five-ship fleet engaged in a very dynamic, violent and intense battle."

Other projects in development for Berg, including Dune and Hancock 2, will come later.

Other Hasbro adaptations in the works at Universal include Stretch Armstrong (April 11, 2011) with Steve Oedekerk, Clue with Gore Verbinski, Monopoly with Ridley Scott, Candy Land with Kevin Lima and Ouija with Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes.

GEO · 12-09-2009, 10:29 AM

Here are 2 articles with interviews while touring the destroyer and cool pics.

Special Preview: El Guapo Spends A Day On A Navy Destroyer For Peter Berg's Battleship!

http://www.latinoreview.com/news/spe...tino+Review%29

FIGHT THE SHIP: PETER BERG TALKS BATTLESHIP

http://chud.com/articles/articles/21...HIP/Page1.html

I was skeptical, but I love the pics, especially the one above. This could be cool.

terry78 · 12-09-2009, 10:38 AM

Haha, interesting.

matrix_ghost · 12-09-2009, 10:59 AM

Man reading the Latinoreview report was great.
Aliens vs the Navy ,ILM doing the VFX.
Yeah as long as they don't screw it up with MTV editing/shakey cam , this could be awesome

GEO · 12-09-2009, 11:20 AM

Yeah, a big NO on shaky cam. That would F it up.

I like the fact that the studios are leaving it to the creative team. Not sure what the budget it. I read 100 mil on oct, and now 150 mill in dec. Not sure if they got extra cash or a misreporting.

PB said

Quote:

A little bit. I think we're going to do some sequences 3-D.

Does this mean we would have to take off the 3D and then put them on? I don't want to go through that.

matrix_ghost · 12-09-2009, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GEO

Yeah, a big NO on shaky cam. That would F it up.

I like the fact that the studios are leaving it to the creative team. Not sure what the budget it. I read 100 mil on oct, and now 150 mill in dec. Not sure if they got extra cash or a misreporting.

PB said

Does this mean we would have to take off the 3D and then put them on? I don't want to go through that.

A movie of this scale with a budget of 100 mil ?
No way . That's way to low unless they're blue screen-shootin' this movie , which they aren't.

The 150 million number sounds plausible ...i mean Hancock cost 150 mil.

GEO · 12-09-2009, 11:31 AM

From what PB said about needing to film in australia because the babewatch tanks aren't big enough to sink battleships, sounds like it will be an expensive movie.

Quote:

The Hawaii Film Studio’s 96,000-gallon water tank - built for the Baywatch Hawaii television series – is too small for Battleship’s needs and not functioning. “They need something large enough to sink battleships,” a source quipped. “But we knew that Australia would be the location for the tank shoot before we ever scouted here”

Here's the link:
http://www.timryansreelhawaii.com/?p=3102

BTW: I think the babewatch tanks are a good size.

Vengeance · 12-09-2009, 12:29 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e2Pmb-w_wk

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05-18-2009, 12:58 AM	#1
Galactus Devourer of Worlds Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The travesty called life Posts: 16,277	Battleship Peter Berg in Talks to Direct Battleship Source: The Hollywood Reporter May 18, 2009 The Hollywood Reporter says that Peter Berg (Hancock) is in talks to direct a big-screen version of the Hasbro game "Battleship" for Universal Pictures. Brothers Jon and Erich Hoeber have signed on to write the script. The game consists of two players arranging a variety of ships on a grid. The game proceeds in alternating salvos as players try to "sink" the opposition's ships by guessing where they sit on the grid. While plot details are being kept under wraps, the studio is looking to make an epic naval action adventure. __________________ 2000-2009

05-18-2009, 01:16 AM	#2
xwolverine2 Side-Kick Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: miami, FLA Posts: 36,402	Re: Battleship i guess they pretty much have complete freedom... the game had 0 story lol never liked the game... 100% pure luck. and subs are boring lol __________________ MY CG ANIMATION THREAD last updated: December 31st 2011 XWOLVERINE2 ART THREAD

05-18-2009, 01:18 AM	#4
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05-18-2009, 04:58 AM	#5
Kent The Lord of Thwipp Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 14,099	Re: Battleship This reminds me of Minesweeper the Movie. __________________ Juice. Juice Juice. Juice. Gotta have a little bit of orange juice.

05-18-2009, 09:37 AM	#7
That-Guy Banned User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Burgh Posts: 16,292	Re: Battleship How many movies is Peter Berg attached to right now? Is Dune in development hell or something? I can't think of any reason why a guy who is set to direct a project of that scale would be considering something as ludicrous as a Battleship movie.

05-18-2009, 12:59 PM	#8
The Guard Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,246	Re: Battleship The line "You sunk my battleship" must be worked into the movie somehow. __________________ Writer and Lyricist of GOTHAM'S KNIGHT: THE BATMAN MUSICAL And if I'm right The future's looking bright A symbol in the skies at night

05-18-2009, 01:54 PM	#9
That-Guy Banned User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Burgh Posts: 16,292	Re: Battleship I think that this movie might work if they make it a big joke. Two armies at sea, blindly shooting torpedoes and hoping they hit something.

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gwynplaine L'homme qui rit. Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7,565	Re: Battleship What's next a "Monopoly" movie directed by Ridley Scott, oh, wait... __________________ Laugh now, laugh later.

05-18-2009, 05:20 PM	#13
The Guard Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,246	Re: Battleship No, it should totally be a revenge flick. Rogue Captain Two ***** a weapon, points it at Rogue Captain One. ROGUE CAPTAIN ONE Why? ROGUE CAPTAIN TWO You sunk my battleship. BLAM! __________________ Writer and Lyricist of GOTHAM'S KNIGHT: THE BATMAN MUSICAL And if I'm right The future's looking bright A symbol in the skies at night

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theShape NO RETURN Join Date: May 2006 Location: Haddonfield. Posts: 7,991	Re: Battleship I give up. __________________ We all need mirrors to remind ourselves who we are.

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09-15-2009, 02:05 AM	#18
Hunter Rider Ronin SHH! Administrator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Camp Manuel Posts: 122,437	Re: Battleship http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=59116 *Universal Sets Battleship* for July 1, 2011** Source:Variety September 15, 2009 Universal Pictures has set a July 1, 2011 for the Peter Berg-directed Battleship, a live-action adaptation of Hasbro's board game. Variety says the deal is part of a two-picture pact Berg has made with the studio, where he'll follow Battleship with the Afghan war drama Lone Survivor. The Battleship script was written by Jon Hoeber and Erich Hoeber. Production is scheduled to begin next spring. Berg called the film "a contemporary story of an international five-ship fleet engaged in a very dynamic, violent and intense battle." Other projects in development for Berg, including Dune and Hancock 2, will come later. Other Hasbro adaptations in the works at Universal include Stretch Armstrong (April 11, 2011) with Steve Oedekerk, Clue with Gore Verbinski, Monopoly with Ridley Scott, Candy Land with Kevin Lima and Ouija with Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes. __________________ thinkmcflythink.com Movie fans, hop in your Delorean and check it out! "Now this life is etched in black but I wont be looking back, the rain washed out the tracks, I'll never find again"

12-09-2009, 10:29 AM	#19
GEO Side-Kick Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 230	Re: Battleship Here are 2 articles with interviews while touring the destroyer and cool pics. Special Preview: El Guapo Spends A Day On A Navy Destroyer For Peter Berg's Battleship! http://www.latinoreview.com/news/spe...tino+Review%29 FIGHT THE SHIP: PETER BERG TALKS BATTLESHIP http://chud.com/articles/articles/21...HIP/Page1.html I was skeptical, but I love the pics, especially the one above. This could be cool.

12-09-2009, 10:38 AM	#20
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matrix_ghost milfhunter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: At Tarantino's grave...Where he belongs Posts: 5,106	Re: Battleship Man reading the Latinoreview report was great. Aliens vs the Navy ,ILM doing the VFX. Yeah as long as they don't screw it up with MTV editing/shakey cam , this could be awesome __________________ Rambo is better then viagra. Heck it should be mandatory viewing for us males before we bang our women

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