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Magic: The Gathering is getting a movie adaptation! Hasbro is working on a universe based on the beloved card game, teaming up with Legendary Entertainment to develop a film and TV franchise, beginning with the movie, via THR. The company Wizards of the Coast launched Magic: The Gathering in 1993 as the world’s first trading card game. It became a global hit in the ’90s, spawning conventions around the world. Hasbro acquired Wizards of the Coast in 1999, and says the game has reached 50 million players. “We pride ourselves on being thoughtful caretakers of singular, beloved IP, and no property better fits that description than Magic: The Gathering,” said Legendary’s chairman of worldwide production. “Alongside the fantastic Hasbro team, we look forward to creating a multimedia universe that thrills longstanding fans and creates a broad wave of new ones.” Legendary has helped to turn Godzilla vs Kong and Dune into franchises, as well asEnola Holmes. “This is an exciting and complementary partnership, uniting one of the world’s most iconic brands with a powerful and proven steward,” said Hasbro film head Zev Foreman in a statement. “Magic: The Gathering has inspired decades of epic world-building and creative storytelling. It is a perfect match for Legendary’s diversified approach to marquee IP, and we are excited to work together to build a whole new Magic: The Gathering universe.” Years ago, there was also news about a Magic: The Gathering TV show!
