Gameloft Licenses Classic "Cowboys & Aliens" From Platinum Studios
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Posted on May 9, 2011 at 9:14:01 AM
Gameloft Licenses Classic "Cowboys & Aliens" From Platinum Studios
Mobile Game Based on Graphic Novel to be Released in July 2011
LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Platinum Studios, Inc. (OTCBB: PDOS), an entertainment company that
controls an international library of more than 5,000 comic book characters
which it adapts, produces and licenses for all forms of media, has licensed
its top-selling "Cowboys & Aliens" graphic novel to Gameloft, a leading
global publisher of digital and social games, to produce the video game.
Launching in July 2011, coinciding with the release of the new film by
Paramount Pictures, the game will allow players to relive their favorite
graphic novel adventure and fight against the alien invasion to protect the
human race.
"Cowboys & Aliens" tells the story of an alien invasion in the Old West
in the late 19th century. The graphic novel was created by Platinum Studios,
Inc. Chairman and CEO Scott Mitchell Rosenberg and was first published in
December 2006, when it became the largest ordered graphic novel of the year.
"We are confident 'Cowboys & Aliens' will translate into a great mobile
game that not only stays true to the graphic novel, but brings a new
experience to a classic license," said Karine Kaiser, vice president
Marketing & Licensing of Gameloft. "Gamers and fans alike will be thrilled."
"Gameloft understood the opportunity of uniting the Cowboys and Indians
to fight against the alien invasion and the cool gadgetry and combat play
that it represents," said Platinum's Rosenberg. "I can't wait to play this
game on my phone!"
A feature film version of "Cowboys & Aliens," starring Daniel Craig,
Harrison Ford and Olivia Wilde, directed by Jon Favreau ("Iron Man" and "Iron
Man 2"), executive produced by Steven Spielberg and produced by Brian Grazer,
Ron Howard, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Rosenberg, will be released in
North America on July 29, 2011 via DreamWorks and Universal Pictures with
Paramount Pictures handling the international release of the picture.
About Platinum Studios, Inc.
Platinum Studios (OTCBB: PDOS) is an entertainment company that controls
an international library of comic book characters from all over the world,
which it adapts, produces and licenses for all forms of media including
print, film, online, mobile / wireless, gaming, and merchandising.
Platinum Studios - Comics Fueling Media EVERYWHERE!
To learn more about the company, please visit our website:
http://www.platinumstudios.com/
For news, please become a fan on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/platinumstudios
About Gameloft
A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft(R) has
established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000.
Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones,
smartphones and tablets (including Apple(R) iOS and Android(R) devices), set
top box, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft partners with leading
international brands such as UNO(R), Spider-Man(R), James Cameron's
Avatar(TM), Ferrari(R) and Sonic Unleashed(R). Gameloft also operates its own
established franchises, such as Real Football, Asphalt(TM), Modern Combat 2:
Black Pegasus and N.O.V.A Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance(R). Gameloft is
present in all continents, distributes its games in 100 countries and employs
over 4,000 developers.
Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600,
Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).
Platinum Studios Safe Harbor Statement
Matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "anticipate," "believe,"
"estimate," "may," "intend," "expect" and similar expressions identify such
forward-looking statements. Although expected, actual results, performance or
achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or
implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. These
forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations of Platinum
Studios and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These
include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with: the
impact of economic, competitive and other factors affecting Platinum Studios
and its operations; its markets, products, and distributor performance, the
impact on the national and local economies resulting from terrorist actions,
and U.S. actions subsequently, and other factors detailed in reports filed by
Platinum Studios with the SEC.
Contact:
Randy Greenberg
The Greenberg Group for Platinum Studios, Inc.
+1(310)807-8100
info@platinumstudios.com
Contact:
Aude Fouquier
European Communication Director
Tel +33-1-58-16-20-40
Mail: aude.fouquier@gameloft.com
Source: Gameloft
.
Mobile Game Based on Graphic Novel to be Released in July 2011
LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Platinum Studios, Inc. (OTCBB: PDOS), an entertainment company that
controls an international library of more than 5,000 comic book characters
which it adapts, produces and licenses for all forms of media, has licensed
its top-selling "Cowboys & Aliens" graphic novel to Gameloft, a leading
global publisher of digital and social games, to produce the video game.
Launching in July 2011, coinciding with the release of the new film by
Paramount Pictures, the game will allow players to relive their favorite
graphic novel adventure and fight against the alien invasion to protect the
human race.
"Cowboys & Aliens" tells the story of an alien invasion in the Old West
in the late 19th century. The graphic novel was created by Platinum Studios,
Inc. Chairman and CEO Scott Mitchell Rosenberg and was first published in
December 2006, when it became the largest ordered graphic novel of the year.
"We are confident 'Cowboys & Aliens' will translate into a great mobile
game that not only stays true to the graphic novel, but brings a new
experience to a classic license," said Karine Kaiser, vice president
Marketing & Licensing of Gameloft. "Gamers and fans alike will be thrilled."
"Gameloft understood the opportunity of uniting the Cowboys and Indians
to fight against the alien invasion and the cool gadgetry and combat play
that it represents," said Platinum's Rosenberg. "I can't wait to play this
game on my phone!"
A feature film version of "Cowboys & Aliens," starring Daniel Craig,
Harrison Ford and Olivia Wilde, directed by Jon Favreau ("Iron Man" and "Iron
Man 2"), executive produced by Steven Spielberg and produced by Brian Grazer,
Ron Howard, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Rosenberg, will be released in
North America on July 29, 2011 via DreamWorks and Universal Pictures with
Paramount Pictures handling the international release of the picture.
About Platinum Studios, Inc.
Platinum Studios (OTCBB: PDOS) is an entertainment company that controls
an international library of comic book characters from all over the world,
which it adapts, produces and licenses for all forms of media including
print, film, online, mobile / wireless, gaming, and merchandising.
Platinum Studios - Comics Fueling Media EVERYWHERE!
To learn more about the company, please visit our website:
http://www.platinumstudios.com/
For news, please become a fan on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/platinumstudios
About Gameloft
A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft(R) has
established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000.
Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones,
smartphones and tablets (including Apple(R) iOS and Android(R) devices), set
top box, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft partners with leading
international brands such as UNO(R), Spider-Man(R), James Cameron's
Avatar(TM), Ferrari(R) and Sonic Unleashed(R). Gameloft also operates its own
established franchises, such as Real Football, Asphalt(TM), Modern Combat 2:
Black Pegasus and N.O.V.A Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance(R). Gameloft is
present in all continents, distributes its games in 100 countries and employs
over 4,000 developers.
Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600,
Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).
Platinum Studios Safe Harbor Statement
Matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "anticipate," "believe,"
"estimate," "may," "intend," "expect" and similar expressions identify such
forward-looking statements. Although expected, actual results, performance or
achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or
implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. These
forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations of Platinum
Studios and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These
include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with: the
impact of economic, competitive and other factors affecting Platinum Studios
and its operations; its markets, products, and distributor performance, the
impact on the national and local economies resulting from terrorist actions,
and U.S. actions subsequently, and other factors detailed in reports filed by
Platinum Studios with the SEC.
Contact:
Randy Greenberg
The Greenberg Group for Platinum Studios, Inc.
+1(310)807-8100
info@platinumstudios.com
Contact:
Aude Fouquier
European Communication Director
Tel +33-1-58-16-20-40
Mail: aude.fouquier@gameloft.com
Source: Gameloft
.