UBISOFT AND TOUCHSTONE TEAM UP TO CREATE "LOST" VIDEO GAME
Interactive Game Based on ABC's Emmy Award-Winning Hit Series to Debut in 2007
London, UK - 22 May 2006 - Today Ubisoft,
one of the world's largest video game publishers, announced a
long-term worldwide licensing agreement with Touchstone
Television to develop and publish a video game based on the
Emmy Award-winning television series 'Lost.' Developed by
Ubisoft's award-winning Montréal studio and scheduled to hit
retail shelves worldwide in 2007, the game will be offered
for home and portable consoles as well as PCs.
"We are delighted to work with Bryan Burk, one of the biggest producers in Hollywood and with Touchstone Television," said Yves Guillemot, CEO of Ubisoft. "That they have chosen us for the adaptation of the cult series 'Lost' is the best homage that a producer can make to the creativity of Ubisoft."
"This deal is another example of how truly powerful the 'Lost' brand is," said Bruce Gersh, senior vice president, business development, ABC Entertainment and Touchstone Television. "We are excited to work together with Ubisoft to create a gaming experience that will allow fans to further immerse themselves into the mysteries and intrigues of the series."
"The creative appeal of 'Lost' transcends borders with its character driven stories and addictive mysterious mythology," said Julia Franz, executive vice president, Touchstone Television. "It's not enough for fans worldwide to just watch 'Lost,' the game is a wonderful opportunity to organically extend this creative phenomenon into an interactive consumer experience."
"Many of us on 'Lost' have been hardcore gamers for years and the chance to work with Ubisoft, a company behind some of our favourite titles, has excited us to no end," said 'Lost' producer Bryan Burk. "With the ability to tell new interactive stories within the 'Lost' universe, we're giddy to be developing a game that, once completed, will be as engaging and fun to play as it is to create."
J.J. Abrams and Damon Lindelof co-created "Lost" and also serve as executive producers, along with Bryan Burk, Jack Bender and Carlton Cuse. "Lost," which is filmed entirely on location in Hawaii, is from Touchstone Television.
About 'Lost'
After Oceanic Air flight 815 tore apart in mid-air and
crashed on a seemingly deserted Pacific island, its survivors
were forced to find inner strength they never knew they had
in order to survive. The band of friends, family, enemies and
strangers has become reluctant heroes who must work together
against the cruel weather and harsh terrain if they want to
stay alive. Danger and mystery loom behind every corner on
the island, and those they thought could be trusted may turn
against them. Even heroes have secrets.
'Lost' stars Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Mr. Eko, Naveen
Andrews as Sayid, Emilie de Ravin as Claire, Matthew Fox as
Jack, Jorge Garcia as Hurley, Josh Holloway as Sawyer, Daniel
Dae Kim as Jin, Yunjin Kim as Sun, Evangeline Lilly as Kate,
Dominic Monaghan as Charlie, Terry O'Quinn as Locke, Harold
Perrineau as Michael, Michelle Rodriguez as Ana Lucia and
Cynthia Watros as Libby.
'Lost' is the fastest-selling TV series in Buena Vista
International Television's (BVITV) history, having been
licensed in over 210 territories worldwide. Across countries
such as Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, New
Zealand, Norway, Spain, Singapore, Sweden, the UK and Russia,
'Lost' has consistently been No. 1 in its timeslot. In the
UK, 'Lost' delivered Channel 4's biggest-ever audience for a
U.S. series launch, and on Seven Australia it was
consistently one of the top two series on the network and
held the second-biggest premiere in Australia's television
history. The series has been a Top 3 U.S. series on free TV
channels in every international territory it has aired.
About Touchstone Television
Touchstone Television has established itself as one of
Hollywood's leading production companies, supplying
critically acclaimed, quality entertainment to the broadcast
and cable television industry. The studio's 14 new and
returning scripted series on broadcast television in the
2006-07 season include the international franchise
phenomenons 'Lost,' 'Desperate Housewives' and 'Grey's
Anatomy.'
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of
interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown
considerably through its strong and diversified lineup of
products and partnerships. Ubisoft has offices in 21
countries and sales in more than 50 countries around the
globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality,
cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. Ubisoft
generated revenue of 547 million Euros for the 2004-2005
fiscal year, an increase of 3 percent over the previous
fiscal year at constant exchange rates. To learn more, please
visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.