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more information contact: E3 2001 (May 17-19) Knowledge
Adventure Los Angeles Convention Center (310)
793-0600 Booth #1100, South Hall Marla
Rothschild, ext. 1650 Vivendi Universal Games marla.rothschild@havasint.com Lisa
Douet, ext. 1250 lisa.douet@havasint.com Universal
Studios Consumer Products Group (818)
777-3188 Debbie
Jackman debbie.jackman@unistudios.com KNOWLEDGE
ADVENTURE TO UNVEIL NEW LINE OF KIDS SOFTWARE AND TECH-TOY ENHANCED COMPUTER
GAME AT E3, FEATURING
UNIVERSAL’S JURASSIC PARK III Interactive
Games Based on Upcoming Film from Universal
Pictures and Amblin Entertainment LOS
ANGELES, Calif., May 17, 2001 — Premier children’s software publisher, Knowledge Adventure,
will introduce a new line of Jurassic Park III software –including a tech-toy
enhanced computer game — at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Exposition
(E3). The 3Daction/adventure games for kids will be based on Universal
Pictures’ and Amblin Entertainment’s Jurassic Park III, the third
installment in the studio’s most successful film franchise ever. The
interactive titles will ship to retail this year, as part of Knowledge
Adventure’s worldwide licensing agreement with Universal Studios Consumer
Products Group. Jurassic Park III is scheduled to be released in theaters on
July 18, 2001. Featuring realistic
dinosaurs from the movie, stunning graphics and innovative game play, the
entertainment products will transport kids into the authentic world of Jurassic
Park. The three diverse CD-ROM titles to be unveiled at the show include Scan Command: A
Jurassic Park III Game; Jurassic Park III: Danger Zone!; and Jurassic Park
III: Dino Defender. The
Jurassic Park franchise has already enjoyed more than $250 million in
promotional support and$2.5 billion in worldwide consumer product sales,
establishing Jurassic Park as the “premier” and “authentic” dinosaur
brand the world over. About The
Games Scan Command:
A Jurassic Park III Game When
InGen’s evil scientist takes over Jurassic Park with an army of ferocious
dinosaurs, kids take matters into their own hands by using handheld scanners
that turn everyday barcodes into dinosaur powers. Upload the special powers
into the computer game and create stronger, smarter, fiercer dinosaurs. Need
to conquer a T-Rex? Collect or trade a barcode for the Whiplash Attack.
Threatened by a Raptor? Find the code for the Spiker Attack. Players have the
power to create and command champion dinosaurs, defeat the mad scientist and
escape from Jurassic Park. Key
Features:
Powerful handheld scanner that converts real world barcodes into dinosaur powers
Hundreds of fierce dinosaur opponents on dozens of Jurassic Park battlefields
Real-Time 3D action fighting
Seven vast and ever-changing game levels
Collect and trade hundreds of different dinosaur powers with other players
Eight customizable dinosaurs including T-Rex, Pteranodon and Spinosaurus
Limitless power combinations to create strategic attacks
Availability:
October 2001 Estimated Retail
Price: $50 Platform:
Windows 2000/98/95 Ages:
Eight and up (8+) Jurassic
Park III: Danger Zone! A
violent earthquake has destroyed the precious supply of dinosaur Dandy the
race to recovery is critical to prevent dinosaur extinction. Kids must compete
in a heart pounding, head-to-head virtual obstacle course to be the first to
collect a complete DNA sample and clone a dinosaur. Key
Features:
Action-packed game play
Head-to-head competition
Realistic 3D dinosaurs from the movie
Virtual obstacle course, dozens of island hazards, secret paths and mini games
4×4 off-road vehicle to navigate raging ravines and avoid hidden booby traps
Exciting 3D movies
Availability:
June 2001 Estimated Retail
Price: $30 Platform:
Windows 2000/98/95 and Macintosh (CD-ROM) Ages:
Seven and up (7+) Jurassic
Park III: Dino Defender A
raging typhoon has knocked down Jurassic Park’s electric fences allowing
dinosaurs to roam wild and prey on one another. As a brave member of the Dino
Defenders, an emergency task team, kids can become heroes by restoring order
and preventing the dinosaurs from destroying each other. The treacherous
mission challenges players to trap or tranquilize renegade dinosaurs and save
the island. Key
Features:
Action adventure game play
Six danger-packed levels
Authentic 3D dinosaurs from the movie, including Spinosaurus
Cool titanium armor and gadgets that include tranquilizer balls, distracter
flares and capture nets
Intense 3D worlds featuring underwater caverns, rugged rainforests and dinosaur-infested
InGen laboratories
Thrilling bonus movies and printables
Availability:
June 2001 Estimated Retail
Price: $30 Platform:
Windows 2000/98/95 and Macintosh (CD-ROM) Ages:
Eight and up (8+) About
The Film Jurassic Park
III continues the series begun with 1993’s Jurassic Park and its 1997
sequel, The Lost World: Jurassic Park. This time, acclaimed filmmaker Joe
Johnston (October Sky, Jumanji) directs, with Kathleen Kennedy and Larry
Franco producing. Steven Spielberg serves as executive producer. The strong
cast includes Sam Neill, returning in the role of Dr. Alan Grant, which he
originated in Jurassic Park, William H. Macy (Fargo), Tea Leoni (The Family
Man), Alessandro Nivola (Love’s Labour Lost), Michael Jeter (The Green Mile)
and Trevor Morgan (The Patriot). The screenplay
was written by Peter Buchman, based on characters created by Michael Richton.
Academy-Award®winner Stan Winston and the Oscar winning wizards at Industrial
Light & Magic are once again responsible for creating the visual effects,
with new and even more astonishing dinosaurs in store for audiences this
summer. Knowledge
Adventure (www.KnowledgeAdventure.com),a leader in kids interactive content,
develops and publishes top-selling PC and console-based multimedia software
that lets children learn and play. The company is internationally renowned for its
market-leading JumpStart Learning System and BlasterLearning Series, as well
as its portfolio of children’s entertainment licenses including Sabrina, the
Teenage Witch and Teletubbies. Knowledge Adventure is an indirect, wholly
owned subsidiary of VivendiUniversal Publishing. Vivendi
Universal Publishing is a world leader in mass-market multimedia
communications. A leading publisher of consumer PC and console-based
interactive content, the Company’s portfolio of educational and entertainment
software brands includes Blizzard Entertainment, Knowledge Adventure, Sierra
and Universal Interactive Studios. Interactive software is one of parent
company Vivendi Universal’s key content areas, along with Music, Movies and
other Publishing activities. Vivendi Universal aims to be the world’s
preferred creator and provider of personalized information, entertainment and
services to consumers everywhere, at any time, and across all distribution
platforms and devices. Universal
Studios Consumer Products Group is a unit of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com),
a part of CANAL+, the TV and Film division ofVivendi Universal, a new global
leader in media and communications. A
note to parents: The Jurassic Park films are rated PG-13. Consult
www.filmratings.com for further information. Jurassic
Park III is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios and Amblin Entertainment,Inc.
Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing, Inc. All rights reserved. #
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