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Brevity
04-25-2002, 08:42 AM
Got this from theFreak (http://forums.xengen.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=33491) I will past it for you.
"May 2003..................


Infogrames, today announced that it has signed a Purchase Agreement to acquire Shiny Entertainment from Interplay.


Through this acquisition, Infogrames will have exclusive worldwide rights to develop and publish interactive games based on sequels to the highly acclaimed, Academy Award-winning action thriller, “THE MATRIX.” The games will be based on the upcoming sequels, “THE MATRIX RELOADED” and “THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS” from Warner Bros. Pictures. The transaction is expected to close within one week, following satisfaction of various closing conditions, which include the execution of other ancillary agreements with various third parties.
Under the terms of the agreement, Infogrames will acquire the full development operations of Shiny Entertainment and will have exclusive rights to the THE MATRIX sequel games for all major existing platforms, and their successors and replacements; the patent for Shiny’s Advanced Tessellation Technology; and exclusive rights to other tools and assets associated with the development of THE MATRIX games, for a purchase price of approximately $47 million (subject to certain adjustments), in a combination of cash and a promissory note. As part of the transaction, David Perry, founder and President of Shiny Entertainment, has signed a long-term employment agreement with Infogrames to remain as President of Shiny. Under Mr. Perry’s leadership, Shiny’s development team, which now joins Infogrames, created award-winning titles such as Earthworm Jim, MDK and Sacrifice, which are published by Interplay. Larry Wachowski and Andy Wachowksi, the creators, writers and directors of THE MATRIX franchise, have worked closely with Mr. Perry and the Shiny team on the development of the games.
“To add Shiny and THE MATRIX franchise to our portfolio is a tremendous coup for Infogrames,” said Bruno Bonnell, Chairman and CEO of Infogrames, Inc. “Shiny’s outstanding development team has a proven track record for creating innovative games that push the envelope, making the studio a wonderful addition to our growing in-house development team, and underscoring our commitment to assembling the best talent in the industry under the Infogrames banner.”

Shiny Entertainment will join Infogrames, Inc.’s internal development operations, which currently include: Reflections Interactive (Stuntman, Driver, Driver 2); Legend Entertainment (Unreal, Unreal Episode 2); Humongous Entertainment (Backyard Sports); and studio teams in Los Angeles, CA; Beverly, MA; and Minneapolis, MN. In addition, on behalf of its parent company, Infogrames Entertainment SA, the Company manages Paradigm Entertainment (Terminator, Mission: Impossible II), and a studio in Hunt Valley, MD, and represents Eden Studio (V-Rally franchise) and Melbourne House (Men in Black II, Formula One) in the U.S.

Warner Bros., the studio producing and releasing THE MATRIX films and the licensor for THE MATRIX game rights, has approved the acquisition and transfer of the license to Infogrames. The first game Infogrames will release will be “THE MATRIX RELOADED,” the sequel to the original blockbuster THE MATRIX. Currently, the game is scheduled for release in May 2003 in conjunction with the theatrical release of “THE MATRIX RELOADED” motion picture.

“The revenue potential for THE MATRIX on multiple platforms is tremendous, making THE MATRIX RELOADED a premier title in our line-up for Fiscal 2003,” said Mr. Bonnell. “THE MATRIX is one of the most desirable franchises within this industry. Its popularity and cult status are undeniable, and its movie fan base encompasses the quintessential gaming audience.”
Mr. Bonnell continued, ”Working closely with David’s team at Shiny, we expect to release the game around the world next May, backed by the full force of our marketing, advertising and retail operations.”

“Infogrames has a legacy of attracting the best development teams in the business and they’ve built a reputation for being extremely supportive of creative talent,” said David Perry, President of Shiny Entertainment. Mr. Perry continued, “We are thrilled to be joining the Infogrames family, which clearly shares our enthusiasm for and belief in THE MATRIX franchise.”



Posted by: Richard Towler

http://www.gamefaction.com/news/101972680877648.shtml



I had hoped for Fall 2002.................but as long as it is still coming and done right we should have something great eventually. The other games of Fall will hold us over until it arrives. It's funny I saw this game last year at E3 and it was very fleshed out already..........and now it's yet another year from here, the endless cyle of game development ..........It seems that all the revamping of the movies recently have been part of this delay...........along with the new publisher signing..........but now that things are starightened out we should get some real goods on the game................at least better details at E3........"
"Well a while back now, a great while back that is, it was supposed to come out for the XBOX first, and then 3 months later on the other consoles................I also recall the game would not be watered down and that the dev's would attempt to use all the XBOX resources, from what I saw it looked very promising, I just cannot wait to see what more they have accomplished in a year at this years E3. And with E3 near more will than be spilled.............you just know that Infrogrames will be wanting to flaunt there new Toy.............. "
Sounds good.