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JamesG · 03-25-2011, 07:08 PM

The Weinstein Company Announces TWC Games
Source: The Weinstein Company
March 25, 2011

The Weinstein Company today announced the creation of TWC Games.

Here is the full press release:

"The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today a new initiative in the video game space by launching TWC Games. The TWC Games label will utilize The Weinstein Company and Dimension Films' strong and recognizable properties, and work with external partners to develop and publish video games for mobile, social, and console platforms.

Properties in The Weinstein Company and Dimension Films catalogue include SCREAM, HELLRAISER, HALLOWEEN, SCARY MOVIE, and CHILDREN OF THE CORN, among many others.

TWC CO-CHAIRMAN BOB WEINSTEIN EXPRESSED EXCITEMENT ABOUT THE NEW INITIATIVE.

“The video game marketplace is changing at such a rapid rate. With all of the digital platforms, there are so many opportunities to broaden our audience with compelling, high quality, cost-efficient, video game entertainment.”

TWC Games has formed a strategic consultancy with Beefy Media, a video game production company, to foster relationships with publishers and create high quality games.

Beefy Media President, Adam Boyes, will work closely with Matthew Signer, TWC Vice President, Production and Creative Affairs, to foster strategic partnerships and oversee all production aspects of the games.

"The Weinstein Company is an incredible entertainment company, and I share their vision for creating very high quality content for the marketplace,” said Boyes.

“We plan to combine our extensive video game developer relationships with the impressive catalogue of properties to create and produce content made by gamers for gamers."

http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news...s.php?id=18593

JamesG · 04-18-2011, 12:31 PM

Scream 4 and Hellraiser Games Apps Announced
Monday, April 18, 2011
By: MrDisgusting

A quick news brief regarding Dimension Films' move into video game apps:

Later this month the Weinsteins will release "Angry Pinheads", a game based on the villain in its Hellraiser series.

This joins "Screamville", a game app that accompanies its latest release, Scream 4.

No other details have been revealed, unfortunately.

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/24216

03-25-2011, 07:08 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,121	The Weinstein Company Announces TWC Games Focusing on Horror Properties The Weinstein Company Announces TWC Games Source: The Weinstein Company March 25, 2011 The Weinstein Company today announced the creation of TWC Games. Here is the full press release: "The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today a new initiative in the video game space by launching TWC Games. The TWC Games label will utilize The Weinstein Company and Dimension Films' strong and recognizable properties, and work with external partners to develop and publish video games for mobile, social, and console platforms. Properties in The Weinstein Company and Dimension Films catalogue include SCREAM, HELLRAISER, HALLOWEEN, SCARY MOVIE, and CHILDREN OF THE CORN, among many others. TWC CO-CHAIRMAN BOB WEINSTEIN EXPRESSED EXCITEMENT ABOUT THE NEW INITIATIVE. “The video game marketplace is changing at such a rapid rate. With all of the digital platforms, there are so many opportunities to broaden our audience with compelling, high quality, cost-efficient, video game entertainment.” TWC Games has formed a strategic consultancy with Beefy Media, a video game production company, to foster relationships with publishers and create high quality games. Beefy Media President, Adam Boyes, will work closely with Matthew Signer, TWC Vice President, Production and Creative Affairs, to foster strategic partnerships and oversee all production aspects of the games. "The Weinstein Company is an incredible entertainment company, and I share their vision for creating very high quality content for the marketplace,” said Boyes. “We plan to combine our extensive video game developer relationships with the impressive catalogue of properties to create and produce content made by gamers for gamers." http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news...s.php?id=18593

04-18-2011, 12:31 PM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,121	Scream 4 and Hellraiser Games Apps Announced Monday, April 18, 2011 By: MrDisgusting A quick news brief regarding Dimension Films' move into video game apps: Later this month the Weinsteins will release "Angry Pinheads", a game based on the villain in its Hellraiser series. This joins "Screamville", a game app that accompanies its latest release, Scream 4. No other details have been revealed, unfortunately. http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/24216