In their unending quest to uncover new stories to share with the world, Hollywood’s brave production executives are fearless in their determination to wring sentiment and drama out of every single bit of nostalgia that exists for our childhoods. To this end, Paramount has announced plans to make a film about the Magic 8-Ball.

Yes, the Magic 8-Ball – that birthday present you received when you were ten that was fun for about fifteen minutes before it rolled under your bed never to be seen again.

Deadline reports that the announcement is part of the deal Paramount has with toy giant Mattel which has already led to such cinematic spectaculars as the Transformers films, G.I. Joe and the upcoming Battleship. A script is already being written by Jon Gunn and John Mann, which would sound like fake pen names were they not already known as the duo behind the upcoming Dream Works Animation feature Alcatraz Vs. The Evil Librarians.

According to Wikipedia, the Magic 8-Ball was invented way back in 1946 and has remained pretty much unchanged ever since. An oversized novelty billiard ball with a die in the middle, the Magic 8-Ball has never been scientifically proven to accurately foretell the future. But that doesn’t mean it’s not wise.

For production executives reading this story, the following is a list of some of the few remaining branded properties not yet turned into films: Slinky; The Chia Pet; Bazooka Joe Bubble Gum; The Quarter Pounder w/Cheese and That Little Plastic Thing You Use to Open Milk Bags With.

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