Music Inspired Hannah Montana Video Game Officially Arrives in Stores Today
BUSINESS WIRE
Posted: 2007-10-23 09:27:07
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)----Disney Interactive Studios announced today the introduction of two new video games based on one of the most popular Disney Channel franchises of all time. Hannah Montana: Music Jam on Nintendo DS(TM) and Hannah Montana: Spotlight World Tour on the Wii(TM) home video game system are new, innovative titles following the success of the first Hannah Montana game - which to date remains the best selling, girl focused Nintendo DS game of all time, with more than 690,000 units sold in the U.S., according to data from The NPD Group, Inc.
"Response to Hannah Montana is nothing short of a global sensation and bringing fans new, highly innovative experiences within these video games provides a fun and engaging way to express creativity and interact with favorite stars," said Craig Relyea, vice president, marketing for Disney Interactive Studios. "Players can showcase their talent via these two titles, whether it's creating music to share with friends or perfecting their dance steps to Hannah's songs."
Hannah Montana: Music Jam for Nintendo DS defines the meaning of musical creativity in video games as players help Miley Stewart and her alter ego, Hannah Montana, learn how to play musical instruments to compete against her rival, Savannah Star. Players enter the Music Jam Video competition and compete against Savannah Star using their Nintendo DS touch screen to master the guitar and drums. In a mix of adventure and creative modes, players control Hannah as she composes her Music Jam Video entries and learns a little something about what it means to be a true star.
Players can also explore their own musical talents in the innovative Creative Play mode. By using the stylus and Nintendo DS touch screen, players can create and share their own original songs using lead, bass and rhythm guitars, and a complete drum kit. Up to four friends can get together and use the touch screen to play each of the different instruments and form a band via wireless connection. Once songs have been created, players can even produce music videos to share with friends. They can customize 12 different scenes, choosing from a wide array of backdrops, special effects, lighting, outfits and dance moves starring Hannah Montana.
Whether gamers are new to the music scene or more musically adept, this is the title to push anyone's musical boundaries this holiday season. Hannah Montana: Music Jam is rated "E" for everyone and is available in stores now for $29.99.
Hannah Montana: Spotlight World Tour for Wii gives fans the chance to dance alongside Hannah Montana at venues around the world, including Tokyo, Rome and Sydney, using the innovative Wii Remote(TM) and Nunchuk(TM) style controllers to more than 15 of her hit songs.
Players dance with their Wii controllers as Hannah moves on stage to 'wow' devoted fans and earn points to go shopping at world famous locations. Offstage, players can mix and match items from Hannah's closet to create ensembles for her performances. Fans can also interact with familiar characters from the show including Lilly, Oliver and Jackson as Hannah embarks on her worldwide tour.
Hannah Montana: Spotlight World Tour is rated "E" for everyone and will be available on November 13 for $49.99.
For more information on the fall video game line up from Disney Interactive Studios, log on to www.disneyinteractivestudios.com.
About Disney Channel
Disney Channel is a 24-hour kid-driven, family inclusive television network that taps into the world of kids and families through original series and movies. Currently available on basic cable in over 94 million U.S. homes and to millions of other viewers on 27 Disney Channels around the world, Disney Channel is part of the Disney-ABC Television Group.
About Disney Interactive Studios
Disney Interactive Studios is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE
IS ). Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Disney Interactive Studios is based in Glendale, California and has five internal game development studios around the world including Avalanche Software, Fall Line Studio, Propaganda Games, Black Rock Studio and Junction Point Studios.
Disney Interactive StudiosSunny Ing, 818-553-4027sunny.ing@disney.comorAccess Communications for Disney Interactive StudiosKatie Pagliara, 917-522-3531kpagliara@accesspr.com
© Business Wire 2006
10/23/2007 08:07 ET
BUSINESS WIRE
Posted: 2007-10-23 09:27:07
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)----Disney Interactive Studios announced today the introduction of two new video games based on one of the most popular Disney Channel franchises of all time. Hannah Montana: Music Jam on Nintendo DS(TM) and Hannah Montana: Spotlight World Tour on the Wii(TM) home video game system are new, innovative titles following the success of the first Hannah Montana game - which to date remains the best selling, girl focused Nintendo DS game of all time, with more than 690,000 units sold in the U.S., according to data from The NPD Group, Inc.
"Response to Hannah Montana is nothing short of a global sensation and bringing fans new, highly innovative experiences within these video games provides a fun and engaging way to express creativity and interact with favorite stars," said Craig Relyea, vice president, marketing for Disney Interactive Studios. "Players can showcase their talent via these two titles, whether it's creating music to share with friends or perfecting their dance steps to Hannah's songs."
Hannah Montana: Music Jam for Nintendo DS defines the meaning of musical creativity in video games as players help Miley Stewart and her alter ego, Hannah Montana, learn how to play musical instruments to compete against her rival, Savannah Star. Players enter the Music Jam Video competition and compete against Savannah Star using their Nintendo DS touch screen to master the guitar and drums. In a mix of adventure and creative modes, players control Hannah as she composes her Music Jam Video entries and learns a little something about what it means to be a true star.
Players can also explore their own musical talents in the innovative Creative Play mode. By using the stylus and Nintendo DS touch screen, players can create and share their own original songs using lead, bass and rhythm guitars, and a complete drum kit. Up to four friends can get together and use the touch screen to play each of the different instruments and form a band via wireless connection. Once songs have been created, players can even produce music videos to share with friends. They can customize 12 different scenes, choosing from a wide array of backdrops, special effects, lighting, outfits and dance moves starring Hannah Montana.
Whether gamers are new to the music scene or more musically adept, this is the title to push anyone's musical boundaries this holiday season. Hannah Montana: Music Jam is rated "E" for everyone and is available in stores now for $29.99.
Hannah Montana: Spotlight World Tour for Wii gives fans the chance to dance alongside Hannah Montana at venues around the world, including Tokyo, Rome and Sydney, using the innovative Wii Remote(TM) and Nunchuk(TM) style controllers to more than 15 of her hit songs.
Players dance with their Wii controllers as Hannah moves on stage to 'wow' devoted fans and earn points to go shopping at world famous locations. Offstage, players can mix and match items from Hannah's closet to create ensembles for her performances. Fans can also interact with familiar characters from the show including Lilly, Oliver and Jackson as Hannah embarks on her worldwide tour.
Hannah Montana: Spotlight World Tour is rated "E" for everyone and will be available on November 13 for $49.99.
For more information on the fall video game line up from Disney Interactive Studios, log on to www.disneyinteractivestudios.com.
About Disney Channel
Disney Channel is a 24-hour kid-driven, family inclusive television network that taps into the world of kids and families through original series and movies. Currently available on basic cable in over 94 million U.S. homes and to millions of other viewers on 27 Disney Channels around the world, Disney Channel is part of the Disney-ABC Television Group.
About Disney Interactive Studios
Disney Interactive Studios is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE
IS ). Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Disney Interactive Studios is based in Glendale, California and has five internal game development studios around the world including Avalanche Software, Fall Line Studio, Propaganda Games, Black Rock Studio and Junction Point Studios. Disney Interactive StudiosSunny Ing, 818-553-4027sunny.ing@disney.comorAccess Communications for Disney Interactive StudiosKatie Pagliara, 917-522-3531kpagliara@accesspr.com
© Business Wire 2006
10/23/2007 08:07 ET