A Whole New Game For Film Festivals: Video Game Gets World Premiere!To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Entertainment Editors MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4550950 PARK CITY, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 15, 2004 Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell This article is about the Splinter Cell video game series. For the first video game in the series, see Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell (video game). For the novel with the same name, see Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell (novel). Pandora Tomorrow Debut is Latest Example of the Entertainment and Video Game Industry Convergence Spring's hottest video game will experience some cold fronts prior to its release. In an unprecedented event, Splinter Cell(R) Pandora Tomorrow(TM) will premiere at an event coinciding with the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. This unveiling marks the first time a video game has debuted in or around a film festival and demonstrates the increasing prominence of video games See video game console. in the entertainment pantheon. Published by Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow is already one of the most anticipated video games of 2004 and was recently featured on MTV's "Ultimate Video Game Countdown." Ubisoft, Motorola and Xbox(TM) Live, three top companies who market to the entertainment industry and consumers, come together to host an after-hours lounge at the Motorola Lodge. There they will debut the game to an audience of celebrities, filmmakers, entertainment executives, musicians and influential trendsetters. The event, which takes place on January 18th, will provide access and a first opportunity to play the eagerly awaited stealth-action game in a relaxed lounge environment. Premiering the game at the Sundance Film Festival makes perfect sense as Hollywood and the video game industry continue to converge, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Ubisoft's Vice President Tony Kee. "Movies and games have the same goal: to satisfy and mesmerize mes·mer·ize tr.v. mes·mer·ized, mes·mer·iz·ing, mes·mer·iz·es 1. To spellbind; enthrall: "He could mesmerize an audience by the sheer force of his presence" audiences. Whether or not the final product is a film or a game, a good one inspires strong emotions: tension, fear, elation elation /ela·tion/ (e-la´shun) emotional excitement marked by acceleration of mental and bodily activity, with extreme joy and an overly optimistic attitude. and frustration. Clancy's Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow, with stunning production values Production values is a media term for "production cost." It refers to the professional look, or "polish," of a production. Factors that affect perceived production value may include video and audio quality, lighting, number of errors, and amount and quality of special effects. , a compelling story, and incredible action, is a perfect example of the evolution of games. And, as a renowned launching pad for hit films, Sundance is the ideal forum to display the game's many strengths to an audience that appreciates great story lines presented in visual form." To bolster the cinematic feel of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow, Ubisoft invested heavily in production value, bringing in cinematic artists, skilled voice actors, top quality sound, skilled scriptwriters and even commissioning an original score. The final result: a totally immersive experience--which becomes even more compelling when gamers take the game online to play against other game fans from around the world, using voice chat to communicate to one another. About Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow Inspired by the world of Tom Clancy For the member of the Irish folk band The Clancy Brothers, see Tom Clancy (singer) and for the American Celticist, see Thomas Owen Clancy. Thomas Leo Clancy Jr. (born April 12 1947), better known as Tom Clancy , Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow centers around the story of Sam Fisher For the Australian rules football player, see Samuel Fisher. Samuel Leo Fisher, is the main character in the Splinter Cell series of video games and novels. Sam Fisher is a veteran of the CIA Directorate of Operations and of U.S. Navy SEAL Team 3. a lone operative waging a one-man war against an Indonesian terrorist network. Empowered with the fifth freedom--the right to spy, steal, destroy and assassinate as·sas·si·nate tr.v. as·sas·si·nat·ed, as·sas·si·nat·ing, as·sas·si·nates 1. To murder (a prominent person) by surprise attack, as for political reasons. 2. to protect his country--Fisher embarks on a mission that will take him to the far-most corners of the globe and into the shadowy world of international espionage, encountering numerous threats and begging the question, "Whom can you trust?" -0
Product Facts
Product Name: Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell(R) Pandora Tomorrow(TM)
Format: Xbox, PlayStation2, PC, Gamecube, GBA, cell phones
(GameLoft)
Launch Date: March '04
Retail price $49.99
Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment
Developer: Ubi Soft Shanghai Studios
Category: 3rd person, Stealth Action
# of Players: 1 offline: TBA online
ESRB Rating: T (TBD)
Website: http://www.splintercell.com,
http://www.pandoratomorrow.com
About Ubisoft: Ubisoft is an international producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products. A leading company in the multimedia industry, Ubisoft's strong and diversified lineup has grown considerably, as has Ubisoft itself. As well as steadfastly continuing to partner with several high-profile companies, Ubisoft has also confirmed its presence on the global market by developing its own exceptional properties. Founded in 1986 in France, Ubisoft is now present on every continent, both through offices in 21 different countries including the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Morocco, Germany and China and through sales of products in over 50 countries. The group is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers around the world. Ubisoft generated a turnover of 453 million euros for the 2002/2003 fiscal year, up 23% over the previous fiscal year. To learn more, visit www.ubi.com About Motorola Motorola, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : MOT) is a global leader in wireless, automotive and broadband communications. Sales in 2002 were $27.3 billion. Motorola is a global corporate citizen dedicated to ethical business practices and pioneering important innovations that make things smarter and life better - honored traditions that began when the company was founded. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com. About Xbox Xbox (http://www.xbox.com) is the video game system from Microsoft that brings people together for the most exhilarating game and entertainment experiences. Xbox delivers an expansive collection of breakthrough games, powerful hardware and the unified Xbox Live See Xbox. online service. The new tagline, "it's good to play together," captures the spirit of Xbox as the social hub of the new digital entertainment lifestyle. Xbox is now available in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Asia, Europe and Australia. Splinter Cell, Sam Fisher, Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow, the Soldier Icon, Ubisoft, ubi.com, and the Ubisoft logo are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the U.S. and/or other countries. Xbox is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation (company) Microsoft Corporation - The biggest supplier of operating systems and other software for IBM PC compatibles. Software products include MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Windows NT, Microsoft Access, LAN Manager, MS Client, SQL Server, Open Data Base Connectivity (ODBC), MS Mail, in the United States and/or other countries. MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4550950 |
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