Coraline

Platform(s): Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, Wii
Genre: Action/Adventure
Publisher: D3Publisher
Release Date: Feb. 6, 2009

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'Coraline The Game' (ALL) Announced

by Rainier on June 16, 2008 @ 5:26 a.m. PDT

Coraline will allow players to explore and interact with such immersive 3-D environments from the movie as the Pink Palace, its nooks and crannies and apartments, and the unpredictable Other World. Players will engage in unique mini-games and adventures with Coraline’s friends Wybie and Cat as they collect items that will unlock the mysteries of the Other World.

The newest movie from visionary director Henry Selick (The Nightmare Before Christmas), Coraline is based on Neil Gaiman’s international best-selling book of the same title.

“The alternative-reality based plot of Coraline translates exceptionally well to an interactive gaming adventure,” said Yoji Takenaka, executive vice president and chief operating officer, North America and Europe, D3P. “We are enjoying working closely with the filmmakers and the team at Universal and Focus Features to authentically portray the film’s unique cast of characters and allow players of all ages to experience not only key environments and moments from the movie, but also elements that go beyond the feature film.”

“Coraline is a fantastically imagined world, filled with quirky characters and unexpected events,” said Bill Kispert, VP and General Manager, Interactive, Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group. “And with just the right blend of humor, adventure, and spookiness, it is the perfect source material for a truly unique adventure game.”

Coraline (The Game) is a surrealistic adventure game that will enthrall gamers of all ages with its moody atmosphere, engaging narrative and cast of colorful characters. The console products are being developed by Papaya Studios, and the handheld products are being developed by ART.

From Henry Selick, visionary director of The Nightmare Before Christmas, and based on Neil Gaiman’s international best-selling book, comes a spectacular high-definition stop-motion animated feature – the first to be originally filmed in 3-D. A young girl (Dakota Fanning) walks through a secret door in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life. On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life – only much better. But when this wondrously off-kilter, fantastical adventure turns dangerous, and her counterfeit parents (including Other Mother [Teri Hatcher]) try to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, determination, and bravery to get back home – and save her family.

The games are scheduled to be released for console and handheld systems in Q1 2009 to coincide with Focus’ nationwide release of the movie on February 6, 2009.

 


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