505 Games: Two Developers Selected To Create "Grease" Video Game
505 GAMES, BIG HEAD GAMES AND ZOË MODE COME
TOGETHER FOR A LITTLE “GREASED LIGHTNING”

Big Head Games and Zoë Mode to Duet on Development of
Grease for Nintendo Wii™ and DS™

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. - Feb. 24, 2010 – Global videogame publisher, 505 Games today announced it has selected two developers to work on the upcoming Grease video game for Nintendo Wii™ and DS™. Based on Paramount Pictures’ classic film “Grease”, UK developer Zoë Mode will develop the Nintendo Wii™ version and Big Head Games will develop a version for the Nintendo DS™.

“To develop a game based on a timeless franchise like ‘Grease’ with such a dedicated following, we knew we had to find developers who would stay true to the world of high school romance and hot rod cars, and create a game that fans from all generations can enjoy,” said Adam Kline, president of 505 Games US. “With Zoë Mode and Big Head Games, we are confident that we will create a video game worthy of a film that has experienced over 30 years of success.”

Zoë Mode is best known for its work on the enduringly popular Singstar series, as well as Eye Toy: Play and Disney Sing It. Formed in 2007 out of Kuju Brighton, the company now boasts a London arm as well as a newly announced studio in San Francisco.

“Grease is an iconic brand that has spanned generations and we are thrilled to be charged with the responsibility of bringing the Grease legacy to a new medium,” said Ed Daly, General Manager of Zoë Mode.

Since its formation in 2008, Big Head Games has steadily built a strong reputation for producing quality handheld titles.

Managing Director of Big Head Games, Dave Vout commented, “We’re very excited by this project as Grease is the one film everyone remembers. It’s a true classic and we hope to do it justice”.

505 Games has licensed Grease from Paramount Digital Entertainment.

About 505 GAMES (U.S.)
Based in Los Angeles, CA, 505 Games (U.S.) is the North American division of 505 Games, a global videogame publisher. The U.S. operations launched in May, 2008 to bring quality interactive entertainment to North America on all game platforms including Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Nintendo Wii and DS, as well as PC, online, and mobile.  The company’s management team hails from the leaders in global entertainment including major motion picture studios, videogame publishers and leading game development studios. With the company’s deep experience and proven success in interactive entertainment worldwide, 505 Games is looking to drive the industry forward with innovative game experiences that integrate next generation game play, immersive stories and integrated brands that can take the business to a new level.  The company offers a broad selection of videogame titles in all genres for players of all ages.

About Big Head Games
Set up in 2008 by the ex directors of 8-Bit games, Big Head Games has now launched a new line of iPhone games as well as become a licensed Wii, DS and PSP developer. Big Head is also responsible for the creatively distinct PS3 title Elefunk released in 2008.

About Zoë Mode
Zoë Mode makes games that are accessible; simple, social, games that are effortlessly fun but don’t take themselves too seriously. Based in Brighton, London and San Francisco, its diverse work force is unified by its attitude to gaming. Zoë Mode believes that games are powerful ways of bringing people together and having fun and that there’s more to life than gaming, but that gaming can make life better; and strongly believes that there is a game for everyone. Zoë Mode is part of Kuju Entertainment Limited.

About Paramount Digital Entertainment
Paramount Digital Entertainment (PDE) is a division of Paramount Pictures Corporation. PDE develops and distributes filmed entertainment across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices, videogames, virtual worlds and emerging technologies.

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. The company's labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Famous Productions, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., Paramount Studio Group and Worldwide Television Distribution.

Wii is a trademark of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo

Nintendo DS is a trademark of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo
 
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