ALIF has a number of exciting relationships that will produce some great products!
Relationship with Cartoon Network
We signed a development agreement with the Cartoon Network, Inc. As the leading animated program broadcasting cable television network owned by Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com) is currently seen in nearly 91 million U.S. homes and in 160 countries around the world. Cartoon Network is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s ad-supported cable service that offers animated entertainment for kids and families.
The contract is about developing game applications for wireless platforms based on games published by Adult Swim, Cartoon Network's late night programming block showcasing original and acquired animation for young adults aged 18-34.
Relationship with Soccer Star Leo Messi
In December 2007 we signed an exclusive four-year license deal with Argentine soccer star Lionel Andres Messi to produce a series of interactive mobile games based on Leo Messi's image and likeness. The deal was carried out directly with the player Leo Messi, the communications group GRUPO Ñ, and its image rights division STARTEGIC, a company which specializes in innovative licensing and image rights strategy.
We will produce at least one to two mobile games each year that feature Leo Messi. Among the game types produced will be real-time 3D interactive games and 3G games, as well as a series of 2G and 2D games for lower grade handsets. Distribution of the games will be worldwide through carriers and resellers and on Artificial Life's own mobile portal: www.botme.com.
Relationship with Paramount
In 2007 we signed a worldwide licensing deal with Paramount Digital Entertainment, a division of Paramount Pictures Corporation, to release two exclusive mobile games based on the multiple Academy Award winning movie "Braveheart" and the recent box office smash hit "Shooter".
These two titles were selected based on their strong brand recognition, solid fan base, and adaptability to the mobile game format. The advanced mobile games, using the latest in technology will be of the action genre with RPG features and enhanced 3D graphics. The games are scheduled for release and sale globally in early 2008 via on-deck telecom carriers and off-deck resellers.
Relationship with Warner Brothers
In April 2007 we won a contract for mobile game development with Warner Bros. Digital Distribution, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group. The parties agreed to develop a mobile game for the Japanese market based on the Oscar™ winning animated feature movie "Happy Feet".
The "Happy Feet" mobile game consists of six mini-games that closely resemble key scenes and themes from the award-winning movie. The six mini-games can also be played as separate games. The game supports most popular 2.5G and 3G Japanese phones.
This collaboration represents the first time Warner Bros. released a mobile game in the Japanese market which was based upon a Warner Bros. movie title. This exciting game is very attractive to the many fans of the Happy Feet movie. The cooperation with Warner Bros. Japan also kick started our games’ distribution in Japan, one of the most sophisticated mobile markets in the world with the highest number of 3G subscribers, and further strengthen our position as the leading global mobile 3G game developer.
Mike
