It's Time to Get Things Started!; TDK Mediactive Ships Muppets Party Cruise and Spy Muppets: License to Croak.Entertainment Editors/Business Editors/High-Tech Writers WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 2003 TDK Mediactive, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :TDKM TDKM Technical Data Knowledge Management ), a global publisher of entertainment software, announced today that two Muppet-filled games have shipped to retail shelves. Muppets(TM) Party Cruise is available for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and Spy Muppets(TM): License to Croak is available for the Game Boy(R) Advance handheld system. Additionally, Muppets(TM) Party Cruise for the Nintendo GameCube(TM) video game system will release in late November. "The Muppet characters are pop-culture icons that appeal to fans of all ages," said Michael Devine, executive vice president of sales and marketing, TDK Mediactive. "Embodying the Muppets' quirky humor and style that has made them so famous, Muppets Party Cruise Muppets: Party Cruise is a video game of the party genre released in 2003 by Mass Media. Players have the choice between a "short cruise" and a "long cruise". In the "short cruise" players simply select a mini-game to play. includes comical bonus shorts and voice talent direct from Henson studios while Spy Muppets: License to Croak spoofs the spy genre and includes characters such as Piggy Galore and Dr. Nose. Both of these games truly capture the heart of the brand while bringing fun and challenging gameplay to the consumer." About Muppets(TM) Party Cruise No one parties harder than the Muppets, and in Muppet Party Cruise players set sail with the Muppet crew for tons of hilarious, family-friendly fun. One to four players can play as one of six Muppet characters, including Kermit the Frog Kermit the Frog is a Muppet who was first introduced in 1955 and is one of puppeteer Jim Henson's most famous and beloved creations. Kermit was performed by Henson until his death in 1990. Since then, he has been performed by Steve Whitmire. (TM), Miss Piggy(TM), Animal(TM), Fozzie Bear(TM), Pepe the King Prawn Pepe the Prawn is one of the Muppets, performed by Bill Barretta. He was first introduced in the 1996 TV show Muppets Tonight. At the time, he would sing along with his partner, Seymour the Elephant, although neither of the two had any real musical talent. (TM) and The Great Gonzo(TM) in 30 action-packed mini-games! Muppet Party Cruise also features authentic Muppet voice talent and bonus movie shorts created by The Jim Henson Company. Come aboard the wackiest party boat around! About Spy Muppets(TM): License to Croak In Spy Muppets: License to Croak, your favorite frog is now the planet's most famous secret agent. On his latest mission, Agent Kermit the Frog must stop the secret plan of a mysterious Master Villain in 15 spy-themed levels! You will out-run your enemies in your super spy car, getaway in a speed boat, sneak through warehouses, and fight your way out of the Swedish Chef's giant omelet pan!?! Enjoy spy spoof fun for all ages with appearances by over 10 of your favorite Muppet characters. About the Jim Henson Company For over 48 years, Jim Henson's Muppets(TM) have continued to bring joy to all generations. Notorious for their unique style of entertainment, the Muppets are international superstars. Last year, Kermit the Frog received a star on the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a pavement along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, which is embedded with more than 2,000 five-pointed stars featuring the names of not only human celebrities but fictional characters honored by and the Muppets celebrated the 25th anniversary of The Muppet Show(TM), the Emmy Award-winning television series that aired in over 120 countries. The Muppets are pop culture icons with over 5,000 licensed products in the marketplace and promotional deals with MasterCard, Macy's, McDonald's, NASCAR NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla. , General Mills and Virgin Atlantic among others. In the past year alone, the characters have appeared on Good Morning America Good Morning America is a weekday morning news show that is broadcast on the ABC television network. The show was adapted from The Morning Exchange, a morning show created by and airing on the ABC affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio, and was launched nationally as , Today, Hannity & Colmes, Live with Regis and Kelly Live with Regis and Kelly is a syndicated American television talk show, hosted by Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa. Before 2000, the show was known as Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, with Kathie Lee Gifford co-hosting with Philbin. , Jimmy Kimmel Live, Access Hollywood and The Queen's Golden Jubilee. The Jim Henson Company recently produced It's A Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie that aired primetime on NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. and was seen by over 11 million viewers. About TDK Mediactive, Inc. Southern California based TDK Mediactive, Inc. is a global publisher of high quality interactive entertainment software for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, PS one(TM) game console, Xbox(TM), and the Nintendo GameCube(TM), Game Boy(R) Advance and Game Boy(R) Color systems. The company also publishes titles for personal computers via a co-publishing agreement with Activision Value, a subsidiary of Activision, Inc. The company's games are based on licensed and original content derived from major motion pictures, video franchises, popular literature and popular culture. TDK Mediactive has exclusive technology and content licenses with Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Nintendo of America Inc., DreamWorks SKG SKG Stichting Kwaliteit Gevelbouw (Dutch) SKG Spielberg, Katzenberg,and Geffen (DreamWorks Studios) SKG Thessaloniki, Greece - Thessaloniki (Airport Code) SKG Smith and Kraus Global , Disney Interactive, Vivendi Universal Studios, Mattel, Inc., Classic Media, BKN International, DC Comics, Hallmark Entertainment Distribution LLC, BDSP BDSP Banque de Données Santé Publique (database / base de données) BDSP Bus Driver Scheduling Problem BDSP BRAC Disposal Support Plan BDSP Blair Drummond Safari Park (UK) Inc., The Jim Henson Company, General Motors Corporation, Infogrames Interactive, Inc., Activision, Zuffa LLC, and others. TDK Mediactive is 73% owned by TDK USA Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TDK Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :TDK). More information about TDK Mediactive and its products is available at www.tdk-mediactive.com. This release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect management's view only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstance. As previously announced, TDKM has engaged Europlay Capital Advisors to identify potential strategic alternatives, including the possible sale of the company. Readers should carefully review the risk factors described in the documents the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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