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  • JAKKS Pacific, FremantleMedia to develop Family Feud TV games

    MUMBAI: JAKKS Pacific, Inc. announced that it has extended its TV Games licensing agreement with FremantleMedia Licensing Worldwide, Americas (the US licensing division of FremantleMedia) to include TV Games GameKey expansion packs for the Family Feud TV Games titles.

    The TV Games GameKey expansion packs, based on the classic game show, will offer themed games and additional quiz questions.
    The Plug It In & Play TV Games products are gaming systems that contain multiple games in one single controller and plug directly into the A/V jacks of any standard television.

    The TV Games GameKey expansion pack is the next-generation innovation for the award-winning TV Games product line. GameKey expansion packs offer users the opportunity to add more games made exclusively for their favorite TV Games controllers, and will cost significantly less than the price of a TV Games unit.

    “Our expanded agreement with FremantleMedia seeks to maximize the TV Games brand with the classic game show Family Feud, which continues to be one of the most watched game shows on television. Now families can go head-to-head in their own home with Family Feud TV Games and Family Feud GameKey expansion packs,” said JAKKS Pacific, Inc vice president of Interactive Nelo Lucich.

    FLW, Americas vice president licensing David Luner added, “The Family Feud format translates perfectly into a variety of gaming applications. TV Games is an ideal product to experience the show with your friends and family and will help create new generations of fans for one of the greatest game shows of all-time.”

    The Family Feud TV Games unit is expected to launch in 2006, with a suggested retail price of approximately $19.99. Family Feud TV Games GameKey expansion packs are expected to hit retail shelves also in 2006.

  • Mark Wilson is TV Games Network chairman

    Mark Wilson is TV Games Network chairman

    MUMBAI: Gemstar-TV Guide International has announced that Mark Wilson has been named chairman of its TVG Network. Wilson resigned from his earlier post in the organisation as president and CEO.

    A company release states that Wilson will remain involved in the overall strategy and long-term planning for the network, while moving away from managing the daily operations of the business. The company will search for a new network president. Available in more than 12 million homes in America, the TVG Network claims to be the US’ premier horse racing network, combining live horse racing with in-home account wagering. In India horse racing action airs on Ten Sports.

    Gemstar-TV Guide CEO Jeff Shell added, “As a founder of the TVG Network, Mark is a true entrepreneur. When I joined Gemstar-TV Guide, he graciously agreed to remain at the helm of TVG, while I focused on the significant issues facing Gemstar-TV Guide, and got up to speed on the TVG operation. Mark is now taking on a new role to pursue his other business interests.

    “Mark’s leadership created TVG Network’s current success as the country’s premier horse racing channel, and positioned the TVG network incredibly well for future growth. I greatly appreciate the guidance and support he has provided in the past two years, and I am pleased that he has decided to stay on in the Chairman’s role so that we can continue to benefit from his knowledge and experience going forward.”

    Wilson said, “Horse racing is my first love, and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the wonderful TVG team to build this business. I look forward to staying involved with TVG, and helping to build on its current success. However I have always intended to move away from the day-to-day operations of the business, and am looking forward to focusing attention on business endeavours outside of the interactive horse racing television business.”

    Gemstar-TV Guide International develops, licenses, markets and distributes technologies, products and services targeted at the television guidance and home entertainment needs of consumers worldwide. The Company’s businesses include: television media and publishing properties; interactive program guide services and products; and technology and intellectual property licensing.