Pac-Man munches his way into 3D!
41 Entertainment have been appointed by Namco Bandai Games to distribute
worldwide the brand new series entitled PAC-MAN 3D in time for a fall
2013 airing
Based on the iconic brand, the series will be produced in
stereoscopic 3D by Avi Arad (Spider-Man for Sony Pictures, Iron Man for
Paramount, Hulk for Universal and Fantastic Four and X-Men for 20th
Century Fox) and Rick Ungar (Biker Mice from Mars for New World, X-Men
Evolution for Marvel and Legend of the Dragon for BKN) and written by
Tom Ruegger (Scooby-Doo for Hanna-Barbera; Animaniacs and Batman - The
Animated Series for Warner Bros. Animation) and Paul Rugg (Animaniacs
and Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated for Warner Bros. Animation).
States 41e CEO, Allen Bohbot told Animation World Network: “We are very pleased to handle PAC-MAN, an adventurous and whimsical character, who by celebrating his 30th birthday joins a shortlist of iconic cultural phenomena, and project that broadcasters and licensees worldwide are sure to want to be associated with him. We will not publicly exhibit at MIPJunior, but rather screen privately for major clients at our MIPCOM booth in 3D (with glasses).”
Avi Arad added: “PAC-MAN is one of my all-time favorite characters - a reluctant hero who is full of humor and friendship. PAC-MAN and the ghosts create an amazing world of action-adventure with special attention to character and commitment. In our show, our ghosts come in all shapes and sizes - creature-like ghosts that make for an endless world of escapades. This character allowed us a unique shape in animation and out of this world scenarios. I am especially excited by the work done by Sprite Animation, which is just magnificent."
Mr. Unozawa, Chief Operating Officer at Namco Bandai Games Inc., states: “We are very happy to be working with both Arad Productions and 41 Entertainment on this property. We are planning to invest more than $15 million in the production and launch a major toy program worldwide.”
41e will be launching this FIRST RUN new property at MIPCOM (Booth 09.19).
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