SANTA MONICA, Calif.,
July 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/
-- Gaming, comics, sci-fi, cos-play, and fans from all walks
of life the world over will experience a colossal interactive
entertainment lineup from Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly
owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI),
at San Diego Comic-Con International 2012. Headquartered at
booth #5344 in the San Diego
Convention Center, Activision is celebrating the theatrical release
of the blockbuster hit The Amazing Spider-Man, allowing
fans to go beyond the movie and find out what happens next
in The Amazing Spider-Man™ video game, plus
showcasing some of the most anticipated fan-favorite games in
the industry, including TRANSFORMERS™: FALL OF CYBERTRON,
007™ Legends, the all-new The Walking
Dead™ video game based on the hit AMC television series,
along with a world premiere reveal of a brand new Super Hero video
game during the Marvel Games panel on Saturday, July 14th.
"We know how passionate our fans are, and San Diego Comic-Con is
always a great opportunity for us to showcase our latest video
games," said David Oxford, Executive
Vice President, Activision Publishing. "These are big, iconic
franchises and this is our chance to give back and let the
hardest-of-the-hardcore play and experience our video games in a
unique and fun setting before they hit stores."
Activision's Full San Diego Comic-Con 2012 Booth Activities
Include:
- First time multiplayer hands-on with TRANSFORMERS: FALL
OF CYBERTRON video game.
- First time hands-on with the TRANSFORMERS PRIME
Wii game.
- Find out what happens in The Amazing Spider-Man
video game, which serves as an epilogue story to the just released
blockbuster hit movie.
- Live stage demos of TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF
CYBERTRON single player campaign and presentations of the
recently-revealed Moonraker and On Her Majesty's Secret
Service movie missions from 007 Legends.
- Exclusive screenings of all-new 007 Legends and
The Walking Dead video game trailers.
- Limited edition San Diego Comic-Con fan giveaways.
Panels and Autograph/Photo Opportunities:
- PANEL: TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON
Video Game Talent
Legendary TRANSFORMERS voice talent and game
experts at developer High Moon Studios will come together in one
epic panel to discuss their roles in the upcoming Activision video
game, TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON. The panel will
feature Peter Cullen, voice
of OPTIMUS PRIME, Gregg Berger, voice of GRIMLOCK,
Nolan North, voice of
CLIFFJUMPER, Matt Tieger,
High Moon Studios Game Director, and Dave
Cravens, High Moon Studios Senior Creative Director. The
panel will give everyone an inside look into bringing our favorite
characters to life in the making of the video game, as well as
answers to the questions you have been dying to know.
Saturday, July 14, 10:00 AM-10:50 AM
Room 7AB
- PANEL: An ALL-NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT at the Marvel Video
Games Panel
The Marvel Video Games panel will include an
announcement from Activision and High Moon Studios that is sure to
be a hit! Q&A will follow.
Saturday, July 14, 1:45 PM-2:25 PM
Room 6A
- Autograph signings for TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF
CYBERTRON
- Peter Cullen, voice of
OPTIMUS PRIME / Gregg Berger, voice of GRIMLOCK / Nolan North, voice of BRUTICUS, CLIFFJUMPER,
BRAWL
Saturday, July 14, 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Activision booth #5344
- Autograph signings for The Amazing Spider-Man
video game
- Bruce Campbell, voice of the
Extreme Reporter
Saturday, July 14, 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Activision booth #5344
Title Information:
TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON allows players to
experience the darkest hours of the war between the AUTOBOTS and
DECEPTICONS as they vie for control of their dying home
world. Fans will fight through both sides of the
TRANSFORMERS' most epic battles that culminate in their legendary
exodus from CYBERTRON. (Launching August 21,
2012; developed by High Moon Studios for the Xbox 360® video
game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3
computer entertainment system, and by Mercenary Technology for
Windows PC; rated "T" for Teen on all platforms by the ESRB.)
The Amazing Spider-Man video game allows fans to
go beyond Sony Picture Entertainment's Columbia Pictures feature
film and find out what happens next, with the game's story serving
as an epilogue story to the newly released blockbuster film, and
gameplay that brings Spider-Man's free-roaming, web-slinging action
back to New York City. Players take on the role of a young
Peter Parker discovering his new
Spider-Man powers and added Super Hero responsibilities, using the
game's innovative Web Rush mechanic to swing freely around
Manhattan, combat a variety of
criminal activities and take on classic Marvel Super Villains, such
as Rhino, Iguana, Felicia Hardy and
more. (Available in stores now; developed by Beenox for the Xbox
360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft,
PlayStation®3 system, Wii™ system, and Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held
system, with a Windows PC version slated for release on
August 10; developed by Other Ocean
for the Nintendo DS™ hand-held system; rated "T" for Teen on Xbox
360, PlayStation 3 system, Wii and Nintendo 3DS, and "E10+" on
Nintendo DS by the ESRB.)
007 Legends celebrates the Bond franchise's 50th
anniversary as the latest instalment in the video game series
allows gamers to relive a selection of James Bond's iconic and
intense undercover missions from the popular films. A
first-of-its-kind Bond video game, 007 Legends
features an original, overarching storyline tying together five
classic Bond movie-inspired missions, plus a sixth mission based on
this year's highly-anticipated movie – SKYFALL – which will be
available post launch as downloadable content, to offer the most
diverse Bond gaming experience yet! (Launching October 16, 2012; developed by Eurocom for the
Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft,
PlayStation 3 system and Windows PC; not yet rated by the
ESRB.)
The Walking Dead video game is a
do-whatever-you-need-to-survive first-person action game based on
AMC's Emmy Award-winning TV series, and will allow players to
assume the role of the mysterious, crossbow-wielding survivor
Daryl Dixon, alongside his
overbearing brother Merle, on their haunting, unforgiving quest to
get to the supposed safety of Atlanta. Think you're tough
enough to survive a horde of undead walkers? (Launching 2013;
developed by Terminal Reality for the Xbox 360® video game and
entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 system and
Windows PC; not yet rated by the ESRB.)
For assets and more information on Activision's video game
line-up, please visit www.activision.com/presscenter.
About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing
children and families around the world with a wide-range of
immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company's world
class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television
programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and a comprehensive
licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its global customers
with well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST
PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE
GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Company's Hasbro Studios develops and
produces television programming for markets around the world. The
Hub TV Network is part of a multi-platform joint venture between
Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK),
in the U.S. Through the company's deep commitment to corporate
social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to
build a safe and sustainable world for future generations and to
positively impact the lives of millions of children and families
every year. It has been recognized for its efforts by being named
one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" and is ranked as one of
Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens."
Learn more at www.hasbro.com
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt
Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent
character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library
of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over
seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in
entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information
visit www.marvel.com.
About EON Productions/Danjaq, LLC
EON Productions Limited and Danjaq LLC are wholly owned and
controlled by the Broccoli/Wilson family. Danjaq is the
US based company that co-owns, with MGM, the copyright in the
existing James Bond films and controls the right to produce future
James Bond films as well as all worldwide merchandising.
EON Productions, an affiliate of Danjaq, is the UK based
production company which makes the James Bond films.
The 007 franchise is the longest running in film history with
twenty-two films produced since 1962. Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli succeeded Albert R 'Cubby'
Broccoli in 1995 and have produced some of the most successful Bond
films ever including CASINO ROYALE and QUANTUM OF SOLACE. They are
currently producing the 23rd film, SKYFALL.
About AMC's "The Walking Dead"
AMC's "The Walking Dead" secured a 2010 Golden Globe nomination
for best television series and won the 2011 Emmy award for
outstanding prosthetic make-up. The series tells the story of
the months and years that follow the zombie apocalypse. It
tracks a group of survivors, led by police officer Rick Grimes, who travel in search of safety and
security. The story explores the challenges of life in a
world overrun by zombies, the toll it takes on the survivors, and
how sometimes the interpersonal conflicts present a greater danger
to survival than the zombies themselves. Over time, the
characters are changed by the constant exposure to death, some
growing willing to do anything to survive. AMC's "The Walking
Dead" is the number one drama series in basic cable history for key
demos, including Adults and Men 18-49 and Adults 25-54.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica,
California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading
worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive
entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United
Kingdom, France,
Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the
Netherlands, Australia,
mainland China and the region of
Taiwan. More information about
Activision and its products can be found on the company's website,
www.activision.com.
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release date of TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON, 007
LEGENDS, and THE WALKING DEAD are forward-looking
statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing's
actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in
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report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form
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Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision
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