WB Interactive & Midway Announce Happy Feet Deal News

Midway and Warner Bros. Interactive have today announced that they have signed a deal to publish the cross-platform videogame adaptation of Warner Brothersâ?? 2006 movie, Happy Feet.

The agreement will see close co-operation between Midway and Warner Bros. Interactive to make sure that the games have the same humour of the movie, which follows the story of a penguin called Mumble (voiced by Elijah Wood), who has the extraordinary ability to tap-dance even though the penguins rely on their own songs to attract a mate.

Announcing the deal, David F. Zucker, Midway President and Chief Executive Officer said, "We're very excited to bring consumers top quality interactive games to accompany the release of Happy Feetâ?¦This phenomenal license will attract younger gamers and serve as one of the anchors in our new line of family friendly games."

"Creating a quality game for Happy Feet will allow fans to extend their cinematic experience into the interactive space," said Jason Hall, Senior Vice President of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "Expanding the film's creative story within the game will bring Happy Feet to life in a whole new way and create a great connection with young players."

Happy Feet is expected to be released on all formats in November 2006....