Ubi Soft to Launch Jungle Book Games for PlayStation 2 Computer Entertainment System and Nintendo Game Boy Advance.Business Editors/High-Tech & Entertainment Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2003 Two Titles Based on One of Disney's Most Popular Animated Features Just in Time for The Jungle Book 2 Ubi Soft Entertainment, one of the world's largest video game publishers, today announced plans for two exciting games based on the classic Disney movie, The Jungle Book. First released in 1967, The Jungle Book remains one of Disney's most popular animated features captivating cap·ti·vate tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates 1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm. 2. Archaic To capture. three generations of moviegoers. Now, for the first time in 36 years, Disney is bringing Mowgli and his friends back to the big screen in The Jungle Book 2. Two engaging games based on the original film will complement this new adventure, Disney's The Jungle Book for the Game Boy(R) Advance and Disney's The Jungle Book: Rhythm n' Groove for the PlayStation(R) 2. Both are scheduled to launch in February 2003, to coincide with the theatrical release of the new movie. "With these two Jungle Book titles based on the original film, Ubi Soft demonstrates its ongoing commitment to providing the finest in family games," said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing for Ubi Soft Entertainment. "Children and adults alike will have a great time with this updated classic game, complete with new adventures, cool 3D graphics, entertaining characters, and the magic of the movie-going experience." The brand new Disney's The Jungle Book for the Game Boy Advance allows players to explore vivid worlds and greet familiar faces as the young hero Mowgli. Six lush, 3D worlds and 20 massive levels, such as the Indian Jungle, the Jungle, The portrays the lack of hygiene among Chicago meat-packing plants (1906). [Am. Lit.: The Jungle, Payton, 356] See : Filth Jungle, The Swamp swamp, shallow body of water in a low-lying, poorly drained depression, usually containing abundant plant growth dominated by trees, such as cypress, and high shrubs. , and King Louie's Temple, deliver mind-bending puzzles and mini-games: -- Encounter wild creatures -- Challenge King Louie to a dance contest -- Take a fast-action ride on Baloo's belly -- Avoid the hypnotizing gaze of Kaa The Animation Gallery offers another bonus where players can unlock photos of favorite jungle pals as well as special animated sequences from the original film. Disney's The Jungle Book: Rhythm n' Groove for the PlayStation 2 updates the popular PlayStation version of the same game with spectacular new 3D graphics to take advantage of this next generation system; players can also view the theatrical trailer for The Jungle Book 2 and unlock 3D sequences based on the original film as they move through the game. Using the game controller or any PlayStation 2-compatible dance pad A dance pad, also known as a dance mat or dance platform, is a flat electronic game controller used for input in dance games. There are some games that are not related to rhythm yet still use the dance pad. , players can dance through the jungle: -- Imitate im·i·tate tr.v. im·i·tat·ed, im·i·tat·ing, im·i·tates 1. To use or follow as a model. 2. a. the funky funky - Said of something that functions, but in a slightly strange, klugey way. It does the job and would be difficult to change, so its obvious non-optimality is left alone. Often used to describe interfaces. moves of all the jungle pals to bring Mowgli safely to the man-village -- Move to the beat through 9 stunning 3D worlds, based on the main scenes of the movie -- Groove to favorite tunes like "The Bare Necessities Bare Necessities may refer to:
Wanna wan·na Informal 1. Contraction of want to: You wanna go now? 2. Contraction of want a: You wanna slice of pie? Be Like You" -- Play solo or with a friend: Dance as Mowgli or choose one of 10 characters from the film Both titles will release with the opening of The Jungle Book 2. Cross-promotional ads will appear in the The Jungle Book 2: Born to Be Wild! book series, published by Random House, and the Jungle Book music album. About Disney Interactive Disney Interactive, Inc., a worldwide leader in the creation of innovative interactive entertainment, develops, markets and globally distributes a wide variety of interactive family-oriented entertainment, educational and sports CD-ROMs and video games See video game console. . Disney Interactive is the multimedia arm of The 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 Company's Consumer Products business unit. For more information on Disney Interactive's products, visit http://www.disneyinteractive.com. About Ubi Soft Entertainment 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 A criminal investigation technique in which the police arrange a number of individuals in a row before a witness to a crime and ask the witness to identify which, if any, of the individuals committed the crime. 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 with quality videogame titles while offering blockbuster franchises. Founded in 1986, the company has offices in 22 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. , Canada, France, Germany and China and sells its products in over 50 countries. For more information about Ubi Soft, visit http://www.ubi.com. Note to Editors: Ubi Soft Entertainment and the Ubi Soft logo are registered trademarks of Ubi Soft, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. TM, (R) and Game Boy Advance are trademarks of Nintendo. "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. |
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