Hollywood, CA (PRWEB via PRWebDirect) August 16, 2006 -- Planetwide Games, Inc., an innovative provider of online video games and software applications, announced today the release of "Barnyard" Comic Book Creator Interactive Entertainment Software (http://www.mycomicbookcreator.com/barnyard). Based on the Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies "Barnyard," fans will now be able to create their own "Barnyard" comics and comic books from key movie scenes, characters, tag lines, and graphics from the hit film.
Written, produced and directed by Steve Oedekerk (Bruce Almighty, Ace Ventura, The Nutty Professor) and filmed entirely in CGI, comes this hilarious look at what really happens in a barnyard when the farmer’s back is turned. "Barnyard" is a lighthearted tale centering around Otis (voiced by Kevin James), a carefree party cow, who enjoys singing, dancing and playing tricks on humans. Unlike his father Ben (voiced by Sam Elliott), the respected patriarch of the farm, and Miles, the wise old mule (voiced by Danny Glover), Otis is unconcerned about keeping the animals’ humanlike talents a secret. But when suddenly put in the position of responsibility, the “udderly” irresponsible cow finds the courage to be a leader.
"'Barnyard: The Original Party Animals' animated characters jump off the screen” says Kevin Donovan President Planetwide Games, Inc. “This presented us with a rare opportunity to extend the interactive experience onto your PC and allow you to create your own comics through our 'Barnyard' Comic Book Creator software.”
"Barnyard" Comic Book Creator Drag n’ Drop Comics is an innovative interactive entertainment software application that enables fans to use their imaginations and actual "Barnyard" movie content to create their own comics and comic books, which can then be posted to a blog, emailed to a friend or printed in a comic book form at home. Comic Book Creator users can drag and drop images, icons, tag line symbols, and artwork into a selection of over 500 different layout and design templates, then combine their creation with the storyline to make their own "Barnyard" comics.
Planetwide Games, Inc. will be releasing the "Barnyard" Comic Book Creator - Interactive Entertainment Software as a digital download on August 16, 2006, through the Planetwide Games online portal http://www.mycomicbookcreator.com/barnyard. The retail box version of the "Barnyard" Comic Book Creator Drag n’ Drop Comics™ software will launch in key retail locations across the United States, and Canada after the August 2006 theatrical release in the United States.
Visit http://www.barnyardmovie.com for more information on the film.
Paramount Pictures presents in association with Nickelodeon Movies an O Entertainment production, a Steve Oedekerk film, "Barnyard." Written and directed by Steve Oedekerk, the film is produced by Steve Oedekerk and Paul Marshal. The executive producers are Julia Pistor and Aaron Parry. Animation production is by Omation Animation Studios. The film is rated PG for some mild peril and rude humor.
About Planetwide Games, Inc.
Based in Orange County, CA, Planetwide Games, Inc. is a provider of innovative software applications, proprietary online technology and online video games. The company has executed license agreements with Marvel Entertainment, Virgin Comics, National Geographic, Sony Online Entertainment, Speed Racer Enterprises and Paramount Pictures’ Nacho Libre Movie for the production and distribution of multiple versions of Comic Book Creator and Drag n’ Drop Comics software. The company's applications, games and self-publishing platform for user generated content easily integrates into DVD home entertainment products, video games, music industry CD's, internet portals, online photo sharing websites, major game publishers platforms and developers' titles, or can be sold separately through digital downloads and retail box sales. Planetwide Games easy-to-use software products provide an enhanced game playing experience with name-brand awareness and ease-of-use software products.
Visit http://www.mycomicbookcreator.com, http://www.planetwidegames.com, http://www.planetwidecomics.com, and http://www.comicbooksociety.net.
Comic Book Creator and Drag n’ Drop Comics are trademarks of Planetwide Games, Inc. TM & © 2006 Planetwide Games, Inc. All rights reserved.
About Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products
Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products manages the third largest licensing business in the world and represents such properties as SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer. The department handles the merchandising for Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, Comedy Central, MTVN International, and Spike TV.
Nickelodeon, now in its 27th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 89 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for ten consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B)
About Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is a global entertainment company that produces and distributes filmed entertainment through the Paramount Motion Picture Group which includes Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks SKG, Paramount Vantage, and Paramount Classics. PPC operations also include Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Digital Media Group, Paramount Studios and Worldwide Television Distribution.
Contacts:
Paramount Pictures
Susan Ciccone
Vice President, Publicity
323-956-5588
Planetwide Games, Inc.
Mark Politi
Vice President, Marketing and Corporate Communications
949.421.0488 Ext. 4221
Comic Book Creator and Drag n’ Drop Comics are trademarks of Planetwide Games Inc. TM & © 2006 Planetwide Games, Inc. All rights reserved.
© 2006 by Paramount Pictures and Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon "Barnyard" and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
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