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FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
LOS ANGELES – February 7, 2012 –
D3Publisher (D3P), a publisher and developer of interactive
entertainment software, today announced a worldwide publishing
agreement with DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA).
D3Publisher has secured the licensed rights to develop and publish
the video games based on the upcoming DreamWorks Animation feature
films
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted and
Rise of the Guardians in 2012 and
The Croods in 2013.
“The upcoming video games based on the DreamWorks
Animation films truly fit our commitment to making fun games that
are enjoyable and accessible for the whole family across many
platforms and handhelds,” said Bill Anker, vice president of
business development and licensing, D3P. “We look
forward to working closely with the DreamWorks Animation team to
deliver an authentic and compelling gameplay experience that will
take the adventures in exciting new directions inspired by the
films.”
“D3Publisher has a wealth of experience in both the
creative development and marketing of family friendly licensed
games," said Chris Hewish, head of global interactive for
DreamWorks Animation. "This, along with their proven track
record, makes them an ideal interactive partner for our next
three films.”
-
Madagascar 3: The Video Game
will be available in June of 2012 to coincide with
theatrical release of the film on June 8, 2012 in North
America. In an adventure-filled tour across Europe with a
traveling circus; players can take on the role of Alex the Lion,
Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo in a
journey to escape the evil clutches of crazed animal control
officer Captain Chantal Dubois and return home to New York City.
The blockbuster
Madagascar films have captivated moviegoers across the
globe and have collectively grossed over $1.1 billion at the
worldwide box office.
- Coming this holiday season 2012, DreamWorks Animation’s
Rise of the Guardians
is an epic adventure that tells the story of a group of
heroes – each with extraordinary abilities. When an
evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the
world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time
to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over
the world. In the video game, players will team up as the
Guardians and battle Pitch to help restore the world’s
belief.
-
The Croods
takes us back to the beginning - to a previously
undiscovered era known as the Croodacious - a time when Mother
Nature was still experimenting and the flora and fauna we know
today had yet to evolve. At the heart of this comically
chaotic world is the Crood family, led by Grug, an over-protective
father who, like all dads, is doing everything he can to hold his
family together as the world around them changes at a
dramatic pace.
The Croods is scheduled for release in the spring of
2013.
For more information on D3Publisher and all their games, please
visit
www.d3publisher.us.
About D3Publisher
D3Publisher is a leading video game publisher for all platforms,
including: the Wii™ system, Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo
3DS™ handheld systems, PlayStation®3 computer
entertainment system, the Xbox 360® video game and
entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows PC, and wireless
devices. D3Publisher has operations in the U.S., and
Japan. The company also owns development studio Vicious Cycle
Software, Inc., and its technology platform, Vicious Engine
2™. For more information about D3Publisher and its
products, please visit:
www.d3publisher.us.
About DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment,
including CG animated feature films, television specials and
series, live entertainment properties and online virtual worlds,
meant for audiences around the world. The Company has world-class
creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and
advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. DreamWorks Animation
has been named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work
For” by FORTUNE® Magazine for three consecutive years. In
2012, DreamWorks Animation ranks #14 on the list. All of DreamWorks
Animation’s feature films are now being produced in 3D. The
Company has theatrically released a total of 23 animated feature
films, including the franchise properties of
Shrek,
Madagascar,
Kung Fu Panda and
How to Train Your Dragon.
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This document includes certain forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. The Company's plans, prospects, strategies, proposals and our
beliefs and expectations concerning performance of our current and
future releases and anticipated talent, directors and storyline for
our upcoming films and other projects, constitute forward-looking
statements. These statements are based on current expectations,
estimates, forecasts and projections about the industry in which we
operate and management's beliefs and assumptions. These statements
are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks,
uncertainties and assumptions which are difficult to predict.
Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied
by the statements herein due to changes in economic, business,
competitive, technological and/or regulatory factors, and other
risks and uncertainties affecting the operation of the business of
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. These risks and uncertainties
include: audience acceptance of our films, our dependence on the
success of a limited number of releases each year, the increasing
cost of producing and marketing feature films, piracy of motion
pictures, the effect of rapid technological change or alternative
forms of entertainment and our need to protect our proprietary
technology and enhance or develop new technology. In addition, due
to the uncertainties and risks involved in the development and
production of animated feature projects, the release dates for the
projects described in this document may be delayed. For a further
list and description of such risks and uncertainties, see the
reports filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and our most
recent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. DreamWorks Animation is
under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to,
update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result
of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or
otherwise.
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All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners. All rights reserved.
Windows, Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox LIVE are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc.
Nintendo properties are trademarks of Nintendo.
Madagascar 3 © 2012 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C.
Rise of the Guardians © 2012 DreamWorks Animation
L.L.C.
The Croods © 2012 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C.
D3Publisher Contacts:
Michael
Cerven
Brian Rubin
D3Publisher
fortyseven communications
(310)
231-5848
(212) 391-4707
m.cerven@d3p.us
brian@fortyseven.com
DreamWorks Animation Contacts:
Jeff
Hare
Shannon Olivas
Publicity
Corporate Communications
(818)
695-6055
(818) 695-3658
jeff.hare@dreamworks.com
shannon.Olivas@dreamworks.com
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