Gameloft Develops the Official Game for Universal Pictures' Upcoming Action-Thriller "Fast Five"
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Gameloft Develops the Official Game for Universal Pictures' Upcoming Action-Thriller "Fast Five"
PARIS, April 4, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gameloft, a leading global publisher of digital and social games, has
announced it has signed a licensing contract with Universal Partnerships &
Licensing to develop and publish the game for the latest installment of the
franchise built on speed: "Fast Five." Historically, "The Fast and the
Furious" franchise is the best-selling movie-based and racing franchise in
mobile gaming with seven game releases and more than 15 million paid
downloads to date. "Fast Five The Movie: Official Game" will be available for
mobile phones, smartphones and tablets on April 28, the day before the
action-thriller's release on April 29, 2011.
"We are very pleased to bring 'Fast Five's' eye-popping
universe of high-powered car chases to all mobile platforms for which we
develop games," said Gonzague de Vallois, Senior Vice President Publishing of
Gameloft. "The official game will captivate even the most hardcore fans of
the franchise while recreating the film's atmosphere down to the most minute
detail."
In a truly faithful recreation of the high-speed action from
the movie, players will control Brian O'Conner, a wanted fugitive who must
assemble the best drivers to evade being captured. At the wheel of the main
character's cars, including the 2011 Dodge Challenger, players will tear
through the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Hong Kong and the Dominican Republic
while avoiding obstacles that turn up from explosions, structure collapses
and vehicle crashes in real time, making this one of the most immersive and
attractive games in its genre.
"We are familiar with the high quality of Gameloft's digital
video game productions and are thrilled to bring an immersive, cinematic
experience to mobile platforms," said Calvin Lim, Director of Mobile,
Universal Partnerships & Licensing. "We are eager to see our film, 'Fast
Five,' come to life on mobile devices, smartphones and tablets all over the
world."
About "Fast Five"
Vin Diesel and Paul Walker lead a reunion of returning
all-stars from every chapter of the explosive franchise built on speed in
"Fast Five." In this installment, former cop Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker)
partners with ex-con Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) on the opposite side of the
law. Dwayne Johnson joins returning favorites Jordana Brewster, Chris
"Ludacris" Bridges, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Matt Schulze, Tego
Calderon and Don Omar for this ultimate high-stakes race.
http://www.fastfivemovie.com
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).
For more information, please visit http://www.gameloft.com
Source: Gameloft
Gameloft Contact: Aude Fouquier, European Communications Director, Tel +33-1-58-16-20-40, Mail: aude.fouquier@gameloft.com
PARIS, April 4, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gameloft, a leading global publisher of digital and social games, has
announced it has signed a licensing contract with Universal Partnerships &
Licensing to develop and publish the game for the latest installment of the
franchise built on speed: "Fast Five." Historically, "The Fast and the
Furious" franchise is the best-selling movie-based and racing franchise in
mobile gaming with seven game releases and more than 15 million paid
downloads to date. "Fast Five The Movie: Official Game" will be available for
mobile phones, smartphones and tablets on April 28, the day before the
action-thriller's release on April 29, 2011.
"We are very pleased to bring 'Fast Five's' eye-popping
universe of high-powered car chases to all mobile platforms for which we
develop games," said Gonzague de Vallois, Senior Vice President Publishing of
Gameloft. "The official game will captivate even the most hardcore fans of
the franchise while recreating the film's atmosphere down to the most minute
detail."
In a truly faithful recreation of the high-speed action from
the movie, players will control Brian O'Conner, a wanted fugitive who must
assemble the best drivers to evade being captured. At the wheel of the main
character's cars, including the 2011 Dodge Challenger, players will tear
through the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Hong Kong and the Dominican Republic
while avoiding obstacles that turn up from explosions, structure collapses
and vehicle crashes in real time, making this one of the most immersive and
attractive games in its genre.
"We are familiar with the high quality of Gameloft's digital
video game productions and are thrilled to bring an immersive, cinematic
experience to mobile platforms," said Calvin Lim, Director of Mobile,
Universal Partnerships & Licensing. "We are eager to see our film, 'Fast
Five,' come to life on mobile devices, smartphones and tablets all over the
world."
About "Fast Five"
Vin Diesel and Paul Walker lead a reunion of returning
all-stars from every chapter of the explosive franchise built on speed in
"Fast Five." In this installment, former cop Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker)
partners with ex-con Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) on the opposite side of the
law. Dwayne Johnson joins returning favorites Jordana Brewster, Chris
"Ludacris" Bridges, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Matt Schulze, Tego
Calderon and Don Omar for this ultimate high-stakes race.
http://www.fastfivemovie.com
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).
For more information, please visit http://www.gameloft.com
Source: Gameloft
Gameloft Contact: Aude Fouquier, European Communications Director, Tel +33-1-58-16-20-40, Mail: aude.fouquier@gameloft.com