UBI SOFT SIGNS EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH MGA ENTERTAINMENT TO BRING THE BRATZ DOLLS TO PC AND CONSOLES
San Francisco, CA - May 14, 2002 - Ubi Soft® Entertainment, one of the world's largest video game publishers, and MGA Entertainment®, today announced an exclusive licensing agreement for Ubi Soft to develop and publish games based on the popular and fashionable BRATZ ™ dolls for PC and all the new generation of consoles.
"This license represents a great opportunity for Ubi Soft" said Laurent Detoc, president of Ubi Soft Entertainment Inc. "These dolls appeal to girls of all ages, and we believe they represent a unique untapped growing market for the videogame industry."
"We are thrilled to have signed a licensing agreement with Ubi Soft Entertainment for Bratz video games. Ubi Soft are the leaders in their category. This very exciting license solidifies Bratz as an evergreen property", said MGA Entertainment CEO Isaac Larian.
The Bratz Dolls - a quartet of 10.5- inch dolls with attitude won the People's Choice Toy of the Year Award at Toy Fair in February 2002, representing the best toy of the year as voted by thousands of consumers across the US. In fact, Bratz were again the top doll assortment during March in the U.S., Spain and France, according to NPD reports. Known as Yasmin, Cloe, Jade and Sasha, the Bratz are dolls with a "passion for fashion".
The Bratz are fully articulated fashion dolls launched in June 2001 to provide hip and trendy alternatives to traditional dolls. Their originality resides in their ethnic diversity, their flair for today's alternative fashion and worldwide appeal. Designed for girls of all ages, The Bratz Dolls are inspired by modern advertising and computer anime images. Already listed as "Hot 1's to Watch" by PlayDate 2001 and a "Hot Dozen" selection by Toy Wishes magazine, these dolls will serve as the inspiration for great games.
TM & © 2002 MGA. Bratz and all related logos, names and distinctive likeness are the exclusive property of MGA Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.
© 2002 Ubi Soft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.
About MGA Entertainment
MGA Entertainment, with headquarters just north of Los Angeles, California offers innovative lines of proprietary and licensed products for consumers and children of all ages, ranging from the traditional to hi-tech. With distribution worldwide, MGA's products are sold virtually everywhere. Visit online at: www.mgae.com.
About Ubi Soft Entertainment
Ubi Soft Entertainment is an international producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products. A leading company in the multimedia industry, Ubi Soft's strong and diversified lineup has grown considerably, as has Ubi Soft itself. As well as steadfastly continuing to partner with several high-profile companies, Ubi Soft has also confirmed its presence on the global market by developing its own exceptional properties. Founded in 1986 in France, Ubi Soft is now present on every continent, both through offices in 21 different countries including the United States, Brazil, Morocco, Germany and China and through sales of products in over 50 countries. The group is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge video game titles to consumers around the world. To learn more, visit www.ubi.com.
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