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THQ not developing Toy Story 3 videogame

December 4, 2007 / / 0 Comments

While speaking at a conference in New York City, THQ CEO Brian Farrell stated that THQ doesn’t have the rights to develop a videogame based on Toy Story 3, scheduled for theatrical release in 2010.

THQ’s current licensing deal gives them the rights to develop games based upon four Pixar films. Ratatouille, released this year, was the first film covered under the current agreement. Wall-E, coming to theaters in 2008, will be the second. The deal will also cover 2009’s UP and the unannounced, most likely John Carter of Mars, in 2011.

Disney has decided to develop the videogames internally. Smart move considering how big of a cash cow the Toy Story franchise is.

Via GamesIndustry.biz

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Viva Piñata gains more markets

October 31, 2007 / / 0 Comments

4Kids Ent. has signed agreements with a ton of new global broadcasters for their hit cartoon VIVA PIÑATA, based on the Xbox 360 video game.

New episodes of the series are set to broadcast on TV3 (New Zealand), Animax (South Korea), Momo Kids TV (Taiwan) and Kids Central (Singapore) and Televisa (Mexico).

Current stations include YTV (Canada), France 3 Television (France), RTL2 (Germany), Canal J Pay Satellite TV (France), Nickelodeon (U.K.), Netherlands, Spain, Australia & New Zealand, NRK (Norway), SIC (Portugal) MediaCorp TV12’s Kid Central (Singapore) and Children’s Channel (Israel), among others. Viva Piñata airs weekly in the United States on 4Kids TV.

Via AWN

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Spyro the Dragon heading to the big screen

October 29, 2007 / / 0 Comments

The Animation Picture Co. (APC) announced that it has acquired the screen rights to the 20-million-selling video game franchise, Spyro the Dragon.

The story will revolve around the three most recent Spyro games and will be written by Steve and Dan Altiere. Producing is APC’s Dan Chuba, John Davis, Mark Dippe, Brian Manis and Ash Shah. A director has not been hired yet.

Via AWN

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Looney Tunes debut on Xbox Live

October 23, 2007 / / 0 Comments

Microsoft today announced that more than 100 new episodes of popular Warner Bros. and Nickelodeon TV shows have been added to the Xbox Live Marketplace.

Starting today more than 50 episodes of the classic Looney Tunes library is available in high definition for on-demand download to own.

Nickelodeon delivers three shows to Xbox LIVE, also available today, including programming for the Nick Jr. series “The Backyardigans,” “Blue’s Clues,” and “iCarly.”

Also being introduced today are new kid-friendly games, “SHREK-N-ROLL” and “SpongeBob SquarePants: Underpants Slam.”

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Bee Movie demo debuts on Xbox Live

October 4, 2007 / / 0 Comments

Activision announced today that the Bee Movie Game demo is now available for free download on Xbox Live Marketplace for the Xbox 360. The demo features a chase level in which players must learn to navigate New York City street traffic, narrowly avoiding collisions with speeding cars, trucks and other hazards.

Bee Movie Game is based on the upcoming DreamWorks Animation film, Bee Movie, from creator Jerry Seinfeld and will be available this fall for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Windows, Wii and DS.

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Family Guy heads to Xbox Live

August 30, 2007 / / 0 Comments

20th Century Fox has finally joined the Xbox Live party and will be releasing their shows via the Xbox Live Marketplace. The first show to be released will be FOX’s canceled, then revived animated show Family Guy.

Family Guy will go live on Sunday Sept. 2, 2007. All U.S. Xbox 360 owners will be able to purchase full episodes from seasons one and two, as well as Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin – The Untold Story.

If Family Guy does well, which it most certainly will, we can expect other Fox shows such as The Simpsons, King of the Hill, and Futurama (I’m pretty sure they still own the rights. Correct me if I’m wrong).

Via AWN

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Ratatouille demo on Xbox Live Marketplace

August 20, 2007 / / 0 Comments

Just a quick heads up to let you guys know that a demo of Ratatouille is now available for the Xbox 360 via the Xbox Live Marketplace.  The demo is obviously free and available in all countries except Japan. So if you’ve been on the fence on whether or not to buy this game for yourself or for your kids, here’s your chance to give it a try before you shell out your hard earned cash.

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Tak and the Power of Juju ready for Nick premiere

August 15, 2007 / / 0 Comments

Nickelodeon is set to debut Tak and the Power of Juju, Nicktoon’s first CG-animated series produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studios. The show is based on the THQ videogame which has sold millions worldwide. Two back-to-back half-hour episodes will launch on Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, from 8:00 – 9:00 pm. In support of the launch, Nicktoons Network will air the premiere episodes the following day, Saturday, Sept. 1, at 11:00 am. The series will air regularly on Sundays at 10:00 am on Nickelodeon.

Source: AWN – Official site: Nick

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Alvin and the Chipmunks movie videogame

August 15, 2007 / / 0 Comments

Alvin and the Chipmunks, the videogame, from Brash Entertainment is scheduled to ship Dec. 4, 2007, ten days before the film release on Dec. 14. The game will be available for the PlayStation 2, the Wii, Nintendo DS and PC.

The game focuses on the Chipmunks’ musical abilities and expands on the film’s storyline. It follows Alvin, Simon, & Theodore on their mission to play during the battle of the bands event “Rockathonapalooza.” As the Chipmunks perform in each of the video game’s musical levels players are challenged to keep in rhythm with the music.

Source AWN

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