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12-18-2002, 12:30 PM
Another press release from Digital Leisure I thought I'd share with you.
Dragon's Lair Comic Book Series Slated for 2003
MV Creations and Dragon's Lair LLC Agreement
Plan to Continue Dirk's Daring for Quarter Billion Fans
RAMONA, Calif., Dec. 18, 2002 - - Dragon's Lair LLC and MV Creations today
signed a four year unlimited title license agreement for the creation of a new
Dragon's Lair comic book series and related merchandise. The Dragon's Lair
comic books will feature the adventures of Dirk the Daring, Princess Daphne and
other classic characters of the lair created by Don Bluth.
The agreement comes during a growing resurgence of interest in retro games and
gamers' enthusiasm for the November launch of Dragon's Lair 3D for Xbox and
PC. Dragon's Lair 3D is a completely new version of the 1980's arcade
phenomenon developed by Rick Dyer and Don Bluth and will be available for
Nintendo GameCube on December 30. PlayStation®2 and Mac versions will launch in March 2003.
Introduced in 1983, Dragon's Lair was the world's first full-animation laser
disc video game and proved to be one of the most successful coin-op games of
all time, grossing more than $43 million in the first six months of its
launch. With nearly 30 versions of Dragon's Lair created on various platforms
since 1983, the brand has grossed more than $107 million in sales since 1983
and has been played by more than a quarter of a billion people worldwide. The
original Dragon's Lair is one of only three arcade games on display at the
Smithsonian Institution - the other two are Pac Man and Pong.
"We're thrilled to work with MV Creations in creating another medium so our
Dragon's Lair fans can continue their adventures with Dirk the Daring even when
they're not play the game," says Rick Dyer, president and CEO of Dragon's Lair
LLC, Dragonstone Software and the game's original designer.
MV Creation is a leader in the nearly $140 billion worldwide comic book
industry. With a global network of talent, MV Creations offers manufacturers,
advertisers and promotional partners services in strategic sales and marketing,
creative art, advertising and public relation within the realm of comic related
merchandise.
About Dragon's Lair LLC
Based in San Diego, California, Dragon's Lair LLC is a joint venture between
the original creators of the 1983 arcade smash hit Dragon's Lair. The venture
includes legendary animation professionals Don Bluth, Gary Goldman and John
Pomeroy, as well as veteran video game creator Rick Dyer. Rounding out the
partnership is multimedia industry veteran David Foster, president of Digital
Leisure Inc. and the publisher of the Dragon's Lair 2D versions. Dragon's Lair
LLC is committed to creating state-of-the-art interactive titles that are
supported by motion picture, broadcast and toy ventures.
# # #
The Dragon's Lair name, logo, characters and indicia are either registered
trademarks, trademarks, or copyrights of Dragon's Lair LLC and Don Bluth, and
are used under license with permission.
The Dragon's Lair 3D game 2002 Dragon's Lair LLC and Don Bluth. All rights
reserved. The original Dragon's Lair game 1983 Bluth Group Ltd. All rights
reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Dragon's Lair Comic Book Series Slated for 2003
MV Creations and Dragon's Lair LLC Agreement
Plan to Continue Dirk's Daring for Quarter Billion Fans
RAMONA, Calif., Dec. 18, 2002 - - Dragon's Lair LLC and MV Creations today
signed a four year unlimited title license agreement for the creation of a new
Dragon's Lair comic book series and related merchandise. The Dragon's Lair
comic books will feature the adventures of Dirk the Daring, Princess Daphne and
other classic characters of the lair created by Don Bluth.
The agreement comes during a growing resurgence of interest in retro games and
gamers' enthusiasm for the November launch of Dragon's Lair 3D for Xbox and
PC. Dragon's Lair 3D is a completely new version of the 1980's arcade
phenomenon developed by Rick Dyer and Don Bluth and will be available for
Nintendo GameCube on December 30. PlayStation®2 and Mac versions will launch in March 2003.
Introduced in 1983, Dragon's Lair was the world's first full-animation laser
disc video game and proved to be one of the most successful coin-op games of
all time, grossing more than $43 million in the first six months of its
launch. With nearly 30 versions of Dragon's Lair created on various platforms
since 1983, the brand has grossed more than $107 million in sales since 1983
and has been played by more than a quarter of a billion people worldwide. The
original Dragon's Lair is one of only three arcade games on display at the
Smithsonian Institution - the other two are Pac Man and Pong.
"We're thrilled to work with MV Creations in creating another medium so our
Dragon's Lair fans can continue their adventures with Dirk the Daring even when
they're not play the game," says Rick Dyer, president and CEO of Dragon's Lair
LLC, Dragonstone Software and the game's original designer.
MV Creation is a leader in the nearly $140 billion worldwide comic book
industry. With a global network of talent, MV Creations offers manufacturers,
advertisers and promotional partners services in strategic sales and marketing,
creative art, advertising and public relation within the realm of comic related
merchandise.
About Dragon's Lair LLC
Based in San Diego, California, Dragon's Lair LLC is a joint venture between
the original creators of the 1983 arcade smash hit Dragon's Lair. The venture
includes legendary animation professionals Don Bluth, Gary Goldman and John
Pomeroy, as well as veteran video game creator Rick Dyer. Rounding out the
partnership is multimedia industry veteran David Foster, president of Digital
Leisure Inc. and the publisher of the Dragon's Lair 2D versions. Dragon's Lair
LLC is committed to creating state-of-the-art interactive titles that are
supported by motion picture, broadcast and toy ventures.
# # #
The Dragon's Lair name, logo, characters and indicia are either registered
trademarks, trademarks, or copyrights of Dragon's Lair LLC and Don Bluth, and
are used under license with permission.
The Dragon's Lair 3D game 2002 Dragon's Lair LLC and Don Bluth. All rights
reserved. The original Dragon's Lair game 1983 Bluth Group Ltd. All rights
reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.