Pamela Anderson and Co-stars Give Ubi Soft the ``V.I.P.'' Treatment for the Holidays!Business/Entertainment Editors SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 27, 2001 Ubi Soft introduces the first title of new V.I.P. lineup, based on Columbia Tristar Domestic Television's top-rated action comedy series Today, Ubi Soft(R) Entertainment announced the launch of their first title based on V.I.P., Columbia Tristar Domestic Television's hit action comedy series starring Pamela Anderson
Pamela Denise Anderson (born July 1, 1967) is a Canadian-born actress, sex symbol, glamour model, producer, TV personality, and author. , currently in its fourth season. The new Ubi Soft title ships today for the PlayStation(R) game console and Game Boy(R) Color systems, while a V.I.P.-themed title for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system is scheduled to ship Q1 of 2002. Players can become Vallery Irons (Pamela Anderson), the sexy figurehead figurehead, carved decoration usually representing a head or figure placed under the bowsprit of a ship. The art is of extreme antiquity. Ancient galleys and triremes carried rostrums, or beaks, on the bow to ram enemy vessels. of Vallery Irons Protection (V.I.P.), and bodyguard to Beverly Hills' elite. In the game, the V.I.P. squad is enlisted to protect Dr. Kindle A portable e-book device from Amazon.com that provides wireless connectivity to Amazon for e-book downloads as well as Wikipedia and search engines. Using Sprint's EV-DO cellphone network, dubbed WhisperNet, wireless access is free. It also includes a built-in dictionary. , a disreputable dis·rep·u·ta·ble adj. Lacking respectability, as in character, behavior, or appearance. dis·rep cosmetic surgeon threatened by mobster kingpin, Don Macabre, after an operation turns ugly. Sleuthing Sleuthing See also Crime Fighting. Alleyn, Inspector detective in Ngaio Marsh’s many mystery stories. [New Zealand Lit.: Harvey, 520] Archer, Lew tough solver of brutal crimes. [Am. Lit. around the glamorous streets of Hollywood, maneuvering through 50 unique game-play sequences and arming themselves with weapons ranging from handbags to high-caliber firearms, Val and her team struggle to thwart the notorious Macabre's sinister plans and protect the not-so-good doctor. Other members of the V.I.P. team appear as playable characters as well, offering help in their fields of expertise. Veteran operative Tasha Dexter (Molly Culver) uses her stealth skills to overcome enemies. Live wire explosives specialist Nikki Franco (Natalie Raitano) defends Val and the client without breaking a sweat...or a nail. Martial arts expert Johnny Loh (Dustin Nguyen) and former professional boxer Quick Williams (Shaun Baker) bring even more muscle into the mix. Computer whiz Kay Simmons (Leah Lail) joins in, deciphering puzzle-like codes. Featuring two distinct styles of game-play (combo-rhythmic and first-person shooter), the plot thickens and is drawn along by a series of 24 in-game cinematic sequences. Upon completing all missions, fans can view all cinematics, as well as view a gallery of photos of Anderson and the V.I.P. cast. Packed with humor, the V.I.P. titles promise to be star additions to Ubi Soft's impressive Action/Adventure lineup. V.I.P. boasts a fast-paced, clever blend of action and humor, keeping it among syndication's top-rated weekly hours since its premiere in 1998. Praised by The New York Daily News New York Daily News Morning daily tabloid newspaper published in New York City. It was founded in 1919 by Joseph Medill Patterson and his cousin Robert McCormick as a subsidiary of the Tribune Co. of Chicago. The first successful tabloid-format newspaper in the U.S. as a series that's "done with a wink and a smile...so much fun to watch," V.I.P. delivers comic adventure at every turn by melding heart-pounding action with tongue-in-cheek, pop culture-infused elements and creative guest star casting. The series is executive produced by J.F. Lawton (Pretty Woman, Under Siege) and Morgan Gendel (Nash Bridges, Law & Order). The adventure of V.I.P. can be experienced weekly on-air and every day online at www.vipactiontv.com. Ubi Soft Entertainment is a global producer, publisher and international distributor of interactive entertainment products. A leading company in the industry, Ubi Soft's strong and diversified lineup has grown considerably. As well as developing original properties, Ubi Soft has also steadfastly partnered with several high-profile companies and is dedicated to delivering consumers quality video game titles while offering blockbuster franchises. Some of Ubi Soft's recent licenses include Disney, Warner Bros BROS Brothers BROS Benefits and Retirement Operations Section (King County, Washington) BROS Barnes and Richmond Operatic Society (London, UK) ., DreamWorks and Sony Pictures. Founded in 1986, the company has offices in 18 countries including the United States, Canada, France, Germany and China and sells its products in a total of 52 countries. For more information about Ubi Soft, visit http://www.ubisoft.com or call 1-800-UBI-SOFT. Columbia Tristar Domestic Television and Sony Pictures Consumer Products are based in Los Angeles and are divisions of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE SPE - Software Practice and Experience ). SPE is a division of Sony Corporation of America Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is the United States subsidiary of Japan's Sony Corporation. It is based in Inglewood, California. It is the umbrella company under which all Sony companies operate in the United States. Subsidiaries
Note to Editors: VIP: TM &(c)2001 Columbia TriStar Television Columbia TriStar Television, Inc. was the third name of the television studio Screen Gems, adopted with the Columbia-TriStar merger of 1991 and last used in 2002. Columbia TriStar Television was launched in 1994 as a joint venture between Columbia Pictures Television and Distribution. |
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