Microsoft Game Studios and 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE) today celebrate
the introduction of “Viva Piñata,” a high-energy, mass-appeal entertainment property
created by Rare Ltd. that brings a vibrant world of living piñata animals to video
games, television and beyond. The “Viva Piñata” universe showcases an engaging cast
of colourful, wild-roaming piñata animals that entertain and challenge imaginations.
“Viva Piñata” will offer a number of entertainment elements enjoyable for everyone
— from kids to adults. The “Viva Piñata” world will include a Saturday morning 3-D
animated television series, slated to premiere this Autumn on 4Kids TV™ on FOX in
the US, that is produced and created by 4Kids Entertainment, known for such powerhouse
properties as Yu-Gi-Oh!®, Pokémon®, Cabbage Patch Kids® and Teenage Mutant Ninja
Turtles®. An immersive video game developed by Rare Ltd. exclusively for the Xbox
360™ video game and entertainment system is scheduled to debut this Christmas worldwide,
enabling gamers to create and customise piñata-filled adventures in their own evolving
world. The 4Kids Entertainment licensing program will result in additional licensed
products launching in 2007. Additional information can be found at
http://www.vivapinata.com
“With ‘Viva Piñata,’ we are introducing a revolutionary brand that will entertain,
inspire and excite children, families and creative minds around the globe,” said
Peter Moore, corporate vice president of the Interactive Entertainment Business
at Microsoft Corp. “With Rare and 4Kids Entertainment we will best showcase the
vibrant world of ‘Viva Piñata,’ enabling a mass audience to have an immersive experience
via the animated television series, the Xbox 360 title and related merchandise.”
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