Ubisoft features game-based theme worlds at Games Convention 2005

Paris, FRANCE - Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest videogame publishers, reveals details about its booth concept for the upcoming GAMES CONVENTION trade show in Leipzig, Germany, to be held August 17 – 21, 2005.

With over 500 square metres on the show floor, Ubisoft will be presenting numerous new titles in Hall 3 (Booth# B 30) of the Leipzig trade show. Many of these, such as Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter™ and Prince Of Persia® 3 (working title), will be European premieres. In addition, there will be playable demos of Peter Jackson’s King Kong (for PS2®), Far Cry Instincts™ (in Single- and Multiplayer mode for Xbox®), Heroes Of Might & Magic® V (for PC), Brothers In Arms Earned In Blood™ (in Single- and Multiplayer mode for PC), Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Lockdown™ (for Xbox) and Darkwatch™ (for PS2).

On the afternoon of August 17th, a day exclusively reserved for trade professionals and media, Ubisoft will be inviting all visitors to attend a 1pm press conference at its booth. Michel Ancel, creator of the acclaimed Rayman® brand, will be presenting his latest title: Peter Jackson’s King Kong. The video game is based on Universal Pictures’ highly anticipated December 14th major motion picture release, King Kong, from three-time Academy Award® winning director Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings trilogy). Furthermore, Ubisoft will also be proudly unveiling the world premiere of a new title from the Might & Magic® universe.

Another 200 square metres in the Games Convention Business-Center 2 (Hall 2, Booth # D 12) will be devoted to the sales, distribution and press departments of the international publisher’s Düsseldorf office. Business partners, clients and press will be given an in depth look at new titles planned for the Christmas season and beyond.

This year, Ubisoft’s trade show concept will revolve around game-specific theme worlds, each with its own unique scenario, combining striking visual and acoustic elements to capture the imagination of their visitors. Feel the excitement and suspense, for example, as you wander through a replica of a Mexican neighbourhood taken straight out of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter™. A 70-seat cinema will also be showing enthusiastic gamers the latest version of Peter Jackson’s King Kong, while another will be host to the PS2 version of Prince Of Persia® 3.


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© 2005 Gearbox Software, LLC. All rights reserved. Published and distributed by Ubisoft Entertainment under license from Gearbox Software, LLC. Brothers In Arms Earned In Blood is a trademark of Gearbox Software and used under license. Gearbox Software and the Gearbox logo are registered trademarks of Gearbox Software, LLC.
© 2005 Crytek/Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Developed by Ubisoft Entertainment under license by Crytek. Far Cry and Far Cry Instincts are trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.
© 2005 Ubisoft Entertainment. Based on Prince of Persia® created by Jordan Mechner. All Rights Reserved. Prince of Persia is a trademark of Jordan Mechner used under license by Ubisoft Entertainment.
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© 2005 High Moon Studios, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Published and distributed by UBISOFT Entertainment under license from High Moon Studios, Inc. “Darkwatch” is a trademark of High Moon Studios, Inc. or affiliates and is used under license.
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About King Kong
Triple Academy Award® winner Peter Jackson (the Lord of the Rings trilogy) directs the dramatic adventure King Kong, bringing his sweeping cinematic vision to the iconic story of the gigantic ape captured in the wild and brought to civilization where he meets his tragic fate. Jackson assumes directing, producing and co-screenwriting duties and surrounds himself with a list of superlative filmmaking and acting talents.
Jackson re-teams with longtime collaborators Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, co-writing the screenplay with three-time Oscar®-winning partner Walsh and their The Lord of the Rings co-writer, Academy Award® winner Boyens. Jan Blenkin, Carolynne Cunningham, Fran Walsh and Jackson produce the film under their WingNut Films banner.

Academy Award® nominee Naomi Watts (21 Grams) portrays Ann Darrow, an actress from the world of vaudeville who finds herself out of a job in Depression-era New York. Her luck changes when she meets Carl Denham, played by Jack Black (School of Rock). Denham is an entrepreneur, raconteur, adventurer and filmmaker who is struggling to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry. Bold, ebullient and charismatic, Denham has a natural sense of showmanship and an appetite for greatness, which ultimately leads to catastrophe. Academy Award® winner Adrien Brody (The Pianist) steps into the role of Jack Driscoll, a New York playwright, who becomes an unlikely hero in a romantic adventure story which will test his physical courage and his heart.

Andy Serkis (who performed the role of the CGI character Gollum in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy) provided both on-set performance reference and motion capture performance for the title character of King Kong. Serkis also appears onscreen playing Lumpy the cook, in service aboard the tramp steamer Venture, bound for Skull Island, under the command of Captain Englehorn, played by Thomas Kretschmann (U-571). Colin Hanks (Orange County) portrays a production assistant to filmmaker Carl Denham and Kyle Chandler (television’s Early Edition) takes on the role of Bruce Baxter, a 1930’s movie star cast opposite Ann Darrow in the film Denham is shooting.

Visual effects are again accomplished by New Zealand-based companies Weta Digital, under the direction of Oscar® winner Joe Letteri and Weta Workshop, under the direction of Oscar® winner Richard Taylor. Visual effects and miniatures will supplement practical locations in creating the primordial jungles of Skull Island and the bustling metropolis of ‘30s-period Manhattan.

About Universal Studios Consumer Products Group:
Universal Studios Consumer Products Group is responsible for global licensing and retail strategies as well as building brand recognition of the extensive catalogue of NBC Universal properties. Universal Studios Consumer Products Group is a unit of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% controlled by Vivendi Universal.

About Tom Clancy:
With over 80 million books sold, Tom Clancy is arguably the world’s most recognized author. His works include fiction such as The Hunt for Red October, Clear and Present Danger, The Sum of All Fears, Rainbow Six, and the recently released The Teeth of the Tiger. Clancy also writes nonfiction works about weapons and various military units. Four of his books have already been adapted into highly successful feature films.

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. Ubisoft is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers. Ubisoft generated revenue of €538 million for the 2004–2005 fiscal year, an increase of 8 percent over the previous fiscal year at constant exchange rates. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.