UBISOFT TO LAUNCH VIDEO GAME BASED ON MGM’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FILM ROCKY BALBOA
Paris, FRANCE – December 13, 2006 – Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest video game publishers, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) announced plans to release a video game based on MGM’s upcoming motion picture Rocky Balboa. The game will be available in Europe for the PSP™ System this holiday season, in conjunction with the movie’s January 2007 theatrical release.
“Ubisoft’s previous Rocky-themed video games have been hugely popular and we are really excited to be working closely with MGM on Rocky Balboa ,” said John Parkes, EMEA Marketing Director at Ubisoft.
About Rocky Balboa Rocky Balboa is the latest story in the sage of one of Hollywood’s most beloved characters, Philadelphia boxer Rocky Balboa. Retired, and with his beloved Adrian passed away and his grown son too busy to spend time with him, Philadelphia’s favorite boxer is a lonely man. When an ESPN sports show runs a simulated fight between Balboa and the current champ, Mason “The Line” Dixon, Balboa wins, promoting a resurgence of interest in his illustrious career. Presented with the opportunity to wage one last exhibition fight, Rocky accepts the challenge, despite the protests of his friends and family. Facing a powerful young champion, personal tragedy and ultimately, his own doubts, Rocky steps into the ring one last time to prove that he still has the heart of a champion.
About Ubisoft Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through its strong and diversified lineup of products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 21 countries and sales in more than 50 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. Ubisoft generated revenue of 547 million Euros for the 2005–2006 fiscal year. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.
About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music, and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world’s largest library of modern films, which is comprised of more than 4,000 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Distribution Co., MGM International Television Distribution Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 110 countries. MGM ownership is as follows: Providence Equity Partners (29%), Texas Pacific Group
(21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit www.mgm.com.
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Jeff Pryor Executive Vice President/Corporate Communications Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. p. 310-449-3446 e. [email protected]