Atari to Publish and Distribute 'Ghostbusters(TM): The Video Game'
- AAA VIDEOGAME BASED ON BLOCKBUSTER GHOSTBUSTERS FILM FRANCHISE LAUNCHES WORLDWIDE ON SIX GAME SYSTEMS IN 2009 -
NEW YORK/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Atari, one of the world's
most recognized video game publishers, announced today the addition of
the highly anticipated Ghostbusters: The Video Game to its 2009 release
schedule. Working closely with Sony Pictures Consumer Products Inc. and
acclaimed development studio Terminal Reality, Atari will bring this
completely new story to advanced gaming platforms coinciding with the
25th anniversary celebration of the film's original theatrical release.
Ghostbusters: The Video Game, based on the smash hit motion picture
franchise, also reunites original cast members to recapture the unique
blend of humour and fright that established Ghostbusters as a pop
culture sensation.
"Ghostbusters: The Video Game is a fantastic addition to Atari's
global line-up in 2009," said Phil Harrison, President of Infogrames
Entertainment, the parent company of Atari. "The title has built
considerable anticipation and excitement among game fans for its high
quality action and all-out mayhem. There's no more thrilling
Ghostbusting experience to be had, short of building your own proton
pack."
"We're thrilled to partner with Atari on Ghostbusters: The Video
Game", said Mark Caplan, Vice President of Licensing-Hardlines for Sony
Pictures Consumer Products Inc. "As one of our studios' most valued
film franchises, we wanted to develop a video game that would be
exciting for both new and old fans and with Atari we have a publisher
that fully understands Ghostbusters, and is committed to producing
engaging entertainment that fans will thoroughly enjoy."
Ghostbusters: The Video Game was penned by original Ghostbusters
writers Harold Ramis and Dan Aykroyd and reunites members of the
original cast for the first time in 20 years. Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd,
Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson lend their voices and in-game likenesses
to the original story set two years after Ghostbusters II, with
Manhattan once again overrun by ghosts and supernatural forces. The
game also features performances from fan favourites such as William
Atherton (Walter Peck), Annie Potts (Janine Melnitz) and Brian
Doyle-Murray (portraying Mayor Jock Mulligan).
Atari will release the Ghostbusters: The Video Game for the
PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation(R)2 system,
the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft,
Games For Windows(R), Wii(TM) and Nintendo DS(TM). The launch will also
leverage Atari's worldwide distribution network to maximize the
presence of Ghostbusters: The Video Game around the globe as Sony marks
the film's upcoming 25th anniversary. For more information on Atari's
entire line up visit www.atari.com.
2009 also marks the 25th Anniversary of the original theatrical
release of Ghostbusters. Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II combined to
gross over $500 million world-wide at the box office. The film spawned
some of the most memorable comedic catch-phrases and scenes in motion
picture history. To recognize this special milestone, Sony Pictures
Consumer Products Inc has licensed the property for several new
products to commemorate the anniversary, including: video games, toys,
t-shirts, comic books, prop replicas, and a theme park attraction. In
addition, the original Ghostbusters car (Ecto-1) has been fully
restored with plans for special promotional appearances throughout the
US. And for the first time ever, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will
release Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II on Blu-rayTM disc.
About the Game
When Manhattan is once again overrun by ghosts and other
supernatural creatures, players will take on the role of a new recruit
joining the famous Ghostbusters team. Developed by acclaimed studio
Terminal Reality, Ghostbusters: The Video Game will make its debut on
the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360(R) video
game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC. The
PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system version and the Wii
version are being developed by Red Fly Studios, and the Nintendo DS(TM)
version, in which the player takes the role of one of the Ghostbusters
themselves, is developed by Zen Studios. The PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360,
Wii, and PC versions of the game are developed using Terminal Reality's
phenomenal proprietary Infernal Engine technology.
About the Film
Ghostbusters, released in 1984, is one of Columbia Pictures' highest
grossing films, spawning a hit sequel in 1989 and three successful
animated television shows. Ghostbusters and its sequel grossed over
$500 million world-wide. Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II, written by
Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, produced and directed by Ivan Reitman,
starred Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson as
ghost hunters for hire, cleaning up Manhattan's buildings of
slime-spewing spooks.
About Sony Pictures Consumer Products Inc.
Sony Pictures Consumer Products Inc. (SPCP), a division of Columbia
TriStar Consumer Marketing (CTCM), is based in Los Angeles and handles
the merchandising and branding efforts for some of the most recognized
properties in film and television.
Columbia TriStar Consumer Marketing is a division of Sony Pictures
Entertainment (SPE). SPE is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America
(SCA), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global
operations encompass motion picture production and distribution;
television production and distribution; digital content creation and
distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment
acquisition and distribution; operation of studio facilities;
development of new entertainment products, services and technologies;
and distribution of filmed entertainment in 67 countries. Sony Pictures
Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com/.
About Infogrames Entertainment and Atari:
The Infogrames group, including the Atari brand, is a global
producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment
software for all market segments and all interactive game platforms
including consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony Computer
Entertainment, advanced smartphones, Personal Computers, web and
online. Its games are sold in more than 60 countries through an
international distribution network and direct to consumers via
www.atari.com.
Atari's extensive catalogue of popular games is based on original
franchises (Alone in the Dark, Test Drive, V-Rally, My Horse & Me,
Backyard Sports franchise, Total Annihilation, Outcast etc.),
publishing properties (The Witcher, Legendary, Race Pro etc.),
international licenses (Dragon Ball Z, Dungeons & Dragons, Jamie
Oliver etc.) and classic games covering the entire history of the video
game industry (Pong, Missile Command, Asteroids etc).
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