Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, announced development of The Spiderwick Chronicles a video game based on the upcoming 2008 theatrical release of The Spiderwick Chronicles by Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Films. The game, which will recreate the fantastical world of the The Spiderwick Chronicles film and best-selling book series, is in development at Stormfront Studios and will be available for the Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system, Wii(TM) home video game system, PlayStation computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS(TM), and PC in February 2008.
"Sierra Entertainment is excited to announce that one of the most anticipated family entertainment films of 2008 will be coming to the world of video games as well," said Al Simone, senior vice president, Global Marketing for Sierra Entertainment. "The Spiderwick Chronicles video game will authentically recreate the world of Jared, Simon and Mallory Grace, putting gamers in their shoes as they discover a hidden world of fantastical creatures-sprites, ogres, goblins, brownies and more. Fans of the Spiderwick books now not only have the movie to look forward to, but will be able to live in their favorite fantasy world in this adventure filled game."
The Spiderwick Chronicles video game is based on the upcoming film adaptation by Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Films and will feature multiple playable characters, each with unique abilities. The Spiderwick Chronicles is a best-selling book series by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi in which twin brothers Jared and Simon, along with their sister Mallory Grace, embark on a perilous journey filled with adventure and danger.
The Spiderwick Chronicles video game is expected to be available at retail stores worldwide in February 2008. For more information on The Spiderwick Chronicles, visit the game's official web site at www.spiderwickgame.com.
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