STORY AND PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
Directly inspired by the upcoming animated film of the same name, Arthur and the
Minimoys is currently in development for PlayStation 2, PSP (PlayStationPortable)
system, Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance, and the Windows platform, and is planned
for a simultaneous release with the film in January 2007. The game allows
players to relive the fantastic adventures of young Arthur and his two pals,
Selenia and Bétamèche, in their mission to save the Minimoys’ world from
destruction. The game will incorporate filmmaker Luc Besson’s entire Minimoy
universe and its tiny inhabitants with the richness and extraordinary visuals of
the film.
Arthur and the Minimoys in a nutshell:
• Originally a four-volume literary adventure written by Luc Besson, with
more than 950,000 books sold in France alone, and translations into over twenty
different languages
• The film, in production in Europe for $85 million, is being distributed in the
US by the Weinstein Company.
A worldwide marketing budget of over $125 million is planned.
• The film uses three technologies (2D, 3D and real film footage) and a unique
graphical style that is groundbreaking in the world of animation
• Voices and original music for the film by internationally renowned artists
including David Bowie, Madonna, and Snoop Dogg.
GAME FEATURES:
• Game play is based on the concept of the "trio" - each phase of a puzzle or
combat requires utilizing the skills of all three characters (Arthur, Selenia
and Bétamèche).
• Each character has unique but complimentary powers which players must use to
their advantage. The three heroes have their own particular objectives, but they
must also aid one other.
• Players can watch integrated scenes from the film offered in the form of
parallel action phases.
