July 20, 2009
WBIE
Announces Where the Wild Things Are Videogame
Action-Adventure Videogame
Inspired by Spike Jonze’s Upcoming Film
In conjunction with the release of
the highly anticipated feature film from director Spike Jonze, Where the Wild
Things Are, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Legendary Pictures
announce the Where the Wild Things Are videogame will be available on Wii,
PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360 and Nintendo DS in October 2009. Where the Wild
Things Are is a Warner Bros. theatrical release from Warner Bros. Pictures,
Legendary Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures.
In the videogame, players assume the
role of the rambunctious young Max and can explore the island of the Wild
Things, journey across its dangerous terrain, overcome hazardous obstacles and
battle fierce creatures. After landing his boat on the mysterious island of the
Wild Things – Max quickly befriends the fearsome but loveable creatures and
becomes “King of All Wild Things.” He soon learns that the island is on the
brink of destruction and that it’s up to him and the Wild Things to work
together to find a way to escape to safety before its too late. Where the Wild
Things Are is being developed for Wii, PLAYSTATION 3 and Xbox 360 by Amaze
Entertainment, a Foundation 9 studio, and for Nintendo DS by WayForward.
“Where the Wild Things Are is one
the most beloved children’s stories and we are excited to deliver an immersive
interactive experience based on and inspired by the feature film from Spike
Jonze,” said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President, Production and Development,
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “Through their action-filled adventure,
players will team-up with the Wild Things – each with their own unique skills or
special talents – learn valuable new abilities and work together to find a way
to safety.”
