Columbia Scoops up Hasbro Film

Battleship

, which will hit theaters May 18. Additionally the Stretch Armstrong project, included in the Hasbro/Universal deal, has been picked up by Relativity Media.

"The creative talent on board for this movie is amazing and we are excited to bring alive the world of

Candy Land

for kids and families everywhere,” says Brian Goldner, president and chief executive officer, Hasbro. "Sony/Columbia has been a wonderful creative partner as we develop another of our games, Risk, for the big screen. We are looking forward to working with Sony/Columbia and Adam Sandler and his team at Happy Madison Productions on this film."

"

Candy Land

is more than just a game. It is a brand that children, parents and grandparents know and love," says Doug Belgrad, president of Columbia Pictures. "The world of

Candy Land

offers an extraordinary canvas upon which to create a fantastical, live-action family