New Title to Deliver the Quirky Fun of the Critically-Acclaimed TV
Series to Gamers
DALLAS, TX - June 20, 2007 - Premium casual games publisher MumboJumbo
today announced a new relationship with the Universal Pictures Digital
Platforms Group to develop a mass-market game based on the Emmy
Award-winning television series "The Office." Developed and published
exclusively by MumboJumbo, The Office game will be available for online
download and across multiple game platforms, including PC, PSP(R)
(PlayStation(R)Portable), and Nintendo DS(TM), starting this fall.
"The cast and creators of 'The Office' have done a fantastic job
delivering a show with a personality all its own," said Bill Kispert,
vice president and general manager, Interactive, Universal Pictures
Digital Platforms Group. "MumboJumbo is an innovator in the casual games
space, and developing a game with them that combines the quirky
characters and humor of the show with a proven, addictive game mechanic
we think will be welcomed by fans and casual game players alike."
"We are honored that NBC Universal has chosen us to be their partner for
this exciting new project," said Mark Cottam, chief executive officer of
MumboJumbo. "We look forward to working closely with their team to
ensure that the thematic elements of 'The Office' are closely
approximated in the development of the video game."
MumboJumbo has vast background in bringing beloved brands to games and
will collaborate closely with NBC Universal to create an experience that
will further engage fans of "The Office" in the franchise.
About MumboJumbo(TM)
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, MumboJumbo LLC(TM) is a worldwide
publisher, developer and mass marketer of premium casual games for PCs
and game consoles, including those manufactured by Nintendo, Sony
Computer Entertainment and Microsoft Corporation. MumboJumbo games are
downloadable at its website as well as key game portals operated by
RealNetworks(TM), Microsoft, Yahoo! and Big Fish, or purchased at retail
through mass merchants, computer retailers and specialty outlets.
MumboJumbo owns and operates three studios located in Dallas and Los
Angeles, and publishes and distributes software through its subsidiaries
in North America and the United Kingdom, as well as regional
distributors worldwide. For more information please visit our website at
www.mumbojumbo.com.
About Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group
Universal Pictures Digital Platforms (UPDPG) is responsible for global
digital product development, production, licensing, distribution, and
growth strategy for the extensive catalogue of Universal's properties
across new and emerging digital platforms, including mobile, video game
consoles, personal computers, and other portable devices. With a
worldwide mandate to help shape the digital future of Universal
Pictures, the Group has offices in Universal City, California; London,
England; and Tokyo, Japan.
Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group is a unit of Universal
Studios Home Entertainment and Universal Pictures. Universal Pictures is
a division 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 and 20% owned by Vivendi.
About NBC Universal Television Distribution
NBC Universal is a leader in providing entertainment programming to the
domestic and international marketplaces. The NBC Universal Domestic
Television Distribution division is responsible for the distribution of
NBC Universal product to all forms of television within the U.S. and
Canada. This includes distribution of current and library film and
television product, including formats and non-scripted programming, in
the pay, free, and basic markets, as well as the domestic syndication of
first-run syndicated TV programs and theatrical and TV movie packages.
About the Series
"The Office" is executive-produced by Ben Silverman, Greg Daniels (who
developed the series for American television), Ricky Gervais, Stephen
Merchant, and Howard Klein. The series is a production of NBC Universal
Television in association with Reveille LLC. Since its premiere on NBC
in March 2005, "The Office" has established itself as a genuine hit,
earning prestigious television honors such as the 2006 Emmy Award for
Outstanding Comedy Series, 2006 Peabody Award, 2006 AFI Honor, Producers
Guild Award, Writers Guild Award, SAG Award for Outstanding Performance
by an Ensemble in a Comedy and 2006 Golden Globe for Best Performance by
an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy (Steve Carell). "The
Office" airs Thursdays on NBC.