Planetwide Games Announces Launch of Interactive 'National Geographic Comic Book Creator(TM)' Software
13 Fevereiro 2006 - 12:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
NEW YORK, American International Toy Fair, Feb. 13 /PRNewswire/ --
Planetwide Games, Inc., provider of innovative video games and
application software, today announced a multiyear licensing
agreement with the National Geographic Society, one of the world's
largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations.
Planetwide Games will integrate National Geographic's
award-winning, celebrated content into the company's line of
self-publishing software. The first "National Geographic Comic Book
Creator" interactive edutainment titles will focus on three
separate versions for kids, teens and adults. All three versions
will capitalize on Planetwide Games' leadership in the self-
publishing software arena, most recently demonstrated with the
release of "Comic Book Creator(TM)." "National Geographic Comic
Book Creator" interactive software versions will invite families to
explore the wonder and majesty of the planet utilizing National
Geographic's extensive collection of photography, scientific
information and maps. Additionally, people can create their own
personal documentaries based on their real-life experiences and
travel adventures using their own photos and clip-art in a
scrapbook style diary format and comic book series. "The National
Geographic Society is a very powerful brand, whose impeccable,
family-oriented reputation for bringing knowledge of different
cultures and geographies to many people is a perfect fit for our
vision of this project," said Kevin Donovan, president of
Planetwide Games. "Through our partnership with National
Geographic, we want to empower people of all ages to share their
life experiences and grow to understand the world on a global level
in an educational and entertaining interactive environment." "This
partnership is an exciting one for National Geographic because it
provides us with an additional platform to educate consumers about
the world and allows us to reach a new audience through interactive
software," said John Dumbacher, senior vice president of Licensing
for the National Geographic Society. Planetwide Games recently
launched "Comic Book Creator," self-publishing software that allows
consumers to utilize their own video game screenshots, DVD movies,
digital photos or art assets to create personalized, authentic-
looking comic books and comic strips. The company plans to
introduce the Comic Book Society, a community site that will allow
users from all over the world to collaborate on and share their
comic creations. For more information please visit
http://www.planetwidegames.com/ . About Planetwide Games Based in
Orange County, CA, Planetwide Games, Inc. is a provider of
innovative games and application software. The Company's games and
applications easily integrate with portals and major game
developers, or can be sold separately through digital downloads and
box sales at retail locations. Planetwide Games develops
proprietary online technology and software products and is building
a worldwide network of affiliates. Visit
http://www.planetwidegames.com/, http://www.mycomicbookcreator.com/
and http://www.comicbooksociety.net/. Earlier today, SP Holding
Corporation (OTC:SPHG.OBOTC:-OTC:News) (BULLETIN BOARD: SPHG.OB -
News) and Planetwide Games announced the execution of a definitive
merger agreement whereby SP Holding Corporation will merge with
Planetwide Games by issuing shares of SP Holding Corporation common
stock in exchange for all outstanding Planetwide Games common
shares and the assumption of Planetwide stock options and warrants.
The combined companies will be renamed Planetwide Games, Corp. and
continue Planetwide Games' current business. The merger is expected
to be tax-free to the stockholders of both companies. The closing
of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions
including the definitive merger agreement, that was executed on the
same terms specified in the term sheet, to be filed on Form 8-K by
SP Holding Corporation approximately five days before closing.
About the National Geographic Society Founded in 1888, the National
Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit
scientific and educational organizations, with a mission to
increase and diffuse geographic knowledge while promoting
conservation of Earth's cultural and natural resources. It reaches
more than 330 million people worldwide each month through its
official journal, National Geographic, and its four other
magazines; the National Geographic Channel; television
documentaries; radio programs; films; books; videos and DVDs; maps;
and interactive media. National Geographic has funded more than
8,000 scientific research projects and supports an education
program combating geographic illiteracy. For more information, log
on to http://www.nationalgeographic.com/; AOL Keyword: NatGeo. Safe
Harbor Statement With the exception of historical information,
matters discussed in this news release, including, in particular,
statements to the effect that the planned merger will close, that
Planetwide will have $5 million in cash at closing, and the planned
merger being tax-free are forward-looking statements involving a
number of risks and uncertainties and may not be achieved due to
factors beyond our control. Actual results could differ materially
from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Factors
that could cause actual results to differ include general economic
conditions and their affect on consumer spending, the company's
inability to sufficiently anticipate market needs and develop
products, increased competition, changing customer demands, market
acceptance of combined company products and higher than anticipated
expenses the combined company may incur in future quarters.
Planetwide Games, Inc. undertakes no obligation to revise or update
any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances
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Contact: Mark Politi of Planetwide Games, Inc. +1-949-421-0488, or
; or Devin Parr, +1-323-202-1072, or , or Jenny Majalca,
+1-323-202-1056, or , both of Edelman, for Planetwide. DATASOURCE:
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