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Disney Interactive Shakes Up the Holidays With ``Disney's The Emperor's New Groove Action Game'' and ``Disney's The Emperor's New Groove - Groove Center''.


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BURBANK, Calif.-(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Nov. 20, 2000--

Groovy groov·y  
adj. groov·i·er, groov·i·est Slang
Very pleasing; wonderful.



groovi·ness n.
 Interactive Titles Based on

Upcoming Animated Action-Adventure Film

With a brand new groove, Disney Interactive shakes things up with "Disney's The Emperor's New Groove Action Game" and "Disney's The Emperor's New Groove -- Groove Center."

The interactive games, debuting Nov. 7, are based on Disney's animated feature film "The Emperor's New Groove" jamming into theaters Dec. 15.

"Disney's The Emperor's New Groove Action Game" is a Windows(R)95/98 CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc.
CD-ROM
 in full compact disc read-only memory

Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser).
 and will be available for $29.99. "Disney's The Emperor's New Groove -- Groove Center" is a Windows(R) 95/98 and Macintosh(R) hybrid title and has a suggested retail price of $29.99, with a special $10 introductory rebate.

The Film

Outrageous comedy reigns supreme in a mythical mountain kingdom when young arrogant Emperor Kuzco (David Spade David Wayne Spade (born July 22, 1964) is an Emmy-Award and Golden Globe-nominated American actor, comedian, television personality who gained fame in the 1990s as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. ) is transformed into a llama llama (lä`mə), South American domesticated ruminant mammal, Lama glama, of the camel family. Genetic studies indicate that it is descended from the guanaco.  by his power-hungry advisor, the devious diva Yzma (Eartha Kitt). Stranded in the jungle, Kuzco's only chance to get back home and reclaim the high life rests with a good-hearted peasant named Pacha (John Goodman Not to be confused with Johnny Goodman (TV producer), Johnny Goodman, or John C. Goodman.
John Stephen Goodman (born June 20, 1952) is a Golden Globe- and Emmy-winning American actor, perhaps best known for his roles on the television series Roseanne
).

Kuzco's perfect world becomes a perfect mess as this most unlikely duo deals with hair-raising danger, wild comic predicaments and -- most horrifying of all -- each other, as they race to return Kuzco to the throne before Yzma tracks them down to finish him off. Ultimately, Kuzco's budding friendship with Pacha teaches this royal pain to see his world differently.

With its distinctive flavor, upbeat music by Grammy(R) Award-winning singer/songwriter Sting, and stylish animation, "Disney's The Emperor's New Groove" is sure to get moviegoers in the groove for fun, fantasy and adventure.

Product Descriptions

"Disney's The Emperor's New Groove Action Game"

All the fun, action and humor of the eagerly awaited animated Walt Disney Noun 1. Walt Disney - United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966)
Disney, Walter Elias Disney
 feature film leaps onto computer screens in "Disney's The Emperor's New Groove Action Game."

Taking on the role of Emperor Kuzco, recently transformed into a hip-talking, feisty llama by the evil Yzma, players embark on an epic journey through an ancient kingdom to help Kuzco regain his throne and human form. He must battle his way through eight adventure-filled worlds before facing the ultimate confrontation against Yzma.

"Disney's The Emperor's New Groove - Groove Center"

"Disney's The Emperor's New Groove - Groove Center" builds on the crazy humor and fun of the upcoming animated feature film, "Disney's The Emperor's New Groove."

The CD-ROM offers kids a chance to become chief of their own village and then go online to receive valuable additions to help their farm flourish. With four activities including multilevel mul·ti·lev·el  
adj.
Having several levels: a multilevel parking garage.

Adj. 1. multilevel - of a building having more than one level
 arcade games You can also check the Killer List of Videogames.

This is a list of arcade games organized alphabetically by name. It does not include computer or console games unless they were also released in video arcades. See Lists of video games for related lists.
, creativity and logic adventures, as well as a unique online component, "Disney's The Emperor's New Groove - Groove Center" keeps the fun grooving.

About Disney Interactive

Disney Interactive, part of the Disney Consumer Products division of The Walt Disney Company, develops, markets and globally distributes a wide variety of interactive entertainment, educational and sports CD-ROMs and video games See video game console. . For more information on Disney Interactive's products, visit www.disneyinteractive.com.
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