Ubisoft Extends Global Reach, Opening New Studio in Toronto

from Ubisoft:

Ubisoft announced plans today to open a full development studio in Toronto, Ontario — a first for the company in the province. This significant announcement is expected to result in the creation of 800 net new jobs within the province over the next decade. The government of Ontario is investing CA$263 million over ten years in the company and Ubisoft’s net investment will be over half a billion CAD in the new studio, which will begin operations in late 2009.

“Today’s announcement marks a strategic move for Ubisoft as we continue to expand our internal development force,” said Yves Guillemot, president and chief executive officer at Ubisoft. “We are in an excellent position to grow and after extensive analysis we are thrilled to have reached an agreement with the government of Ontario to found our new studio in Toronto. The city is one of North America’s economic and cultural epicenters and our expectations are high. We’re excited to be able to count on the exceptional local talent, who will contribute to our accelerated growth and will have a profound impact on the video game industry with the excellence of their creativity.”

Ubisoft Toronto will be overseen by Yannis Mallat, chief executive officer at Ubisoft Montréal, whose proven leadership and vision will be a major asset to the growth and success of the new studio. Ubisoft Toronto will work on Triple-A games and will emulate the proven business model and creative excellence for which Ubisoft is known. In addition, Ubisoft Toronto will bring its own flavour to the global Ubisoft brand, which will benefit from the deep pool of dynamic and quality talent trained in video game design and production in the province of Ontario.

The Toronto studio will also build on the city’s existing experience with the film production industry. Collaborating with local film industry veterans to enhance video game production and extend Ubisoft’s convergence strategy, Ubisoft Toronto will contribute to Ubisoft’s global plan of extending its brands to complementary platforms and mediums, including books, comics, short films and other products.

“We are incredibly excited to finally tap into the remarkable talent Ontario has been developing over the years,” said Yannis Mallat. “Toronto’s unique pool of experienced video game industry and film industry talent will allow us to develop a team with exceptional ability to help us realize our goals for creating brands with universal appeal that extend beyond the world of video games.”

The studio in Toronto will be the fourth for Ubisoft in Canada, with other studios located in Montréal, Quebec City and Vancouver and employing more than 2,300 creative staff across the country.

Today’s announcement is made possible with the support of the Ontario provincial government and its dedication to invest in organizations that create jobs and provide long-term value for the provincial economy. Premier Dalton McGuinty was on hand today at the Ubisoft press conference in Toronto to help announce plans for the new studio and elaborate on the provincial government’s support for the endeavour, stating “Our world is one where you can borrow capital, you can copy technology and you can buy natural resources. But to build a high wage and a high standard of living you need talent. By investing in Ubisoft, we’re building Ontario’s economy now and for the future.”

Among its more than 17 multi-million selling franchises, Ubisoft is known for developing and producing such legendary game brands as Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six, Assassin’s Creed, Prince of Persia, Red Steel, Rayman, Rayman Raving Rabbids, and Far Cry.

Industry professionals interested in joining Ubisoft Toronto, please contact work.in.TO@ubisoft.com

For more information: ftp://ftp.ubi.com/ca/EPK_Totonto/

Ubisoft is a leading producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products worldwide and has grown considerably through a strong and diversified line-up of products and partnerships. Ubisoft is present in 28 countries and has sales in more than 55 countries around the globe. It is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting edge video game titles to consumers. For the 2008-09 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1.058 billion. To learn more, please visit ubisoftgroup.com.

The 2009 Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge Finalists

from StarWars.com:

Atom.com and Lucasfilm Ltd. have once again joined forces for the Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge, a contest honoring the best Star Wars-related short digital videos, and announced today the 22 finalists for the 2009 edition of the challenge. Atom.com and Lucasfilm Ltd. have partnered on the Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge since 2000; past honorees include such hits as Chad Vader, Star Wars Gangsta Rap, Star Wars Revelations, and Pink Five.

Users can view and vote for the videos at StarWars.Atom.com from Wednesday July 1 until Friday, July 10. These votes, plus the judgment of George Lucas and staff members at Lucasfilm and Atom.com, determine the winners of this year’s seven categories: George Lucas Selects, Audience Choice, Best Action, Best Comedy, Best Parody, Best Animated Movie and the Spirit of Fandom Award. The winners will be unveiled live during the 2009 Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge awards show on Friday July 24 from 8:30 – 10:30 p.m. in Ballroom 20, at San Diego Comic-Con International.

Below are the names of the 22 finalist videos for the Star Wars Fan Movie Challenge. These videos can be watched and voted for at StarWars.Atom.com.

“Bad Day for Vader”
“Blasted Behavior”
“Death Star Over San Francisco”
“Emperor Palpatine and the Attack of the Copyright Infringement”
“Glen Eisley Glen Mos”
“Jedi Camp”
“Knights of the Old Republic: Revan”
“Lord Vader’s Trial”
“Mark Valley vs. Drew Mazanec”
“No Love for Wampa”
“Saber”
“Star Fury!”
Star Sports Theatrical Trailer”
Star Wars in a Notebook!”
Star Wars: Cinemagic”
Star Wars: Retold”
“Sudden Remakes 1”
Star Wars Episode XVI: Family Dysfunction”
“The Closet Unleashed”
“The Fate of the Duel”
“Where Are They Now”

ghostgirl: Homecoming

ghostgirl: Homecoming

In ghostgirl: Homecoming, the relationships formed and lessons learned in ghostgirl are put to the test in the run-up to the Homecoming Dance, especially for “ghostgirl” Charlottle Usher as she struggles to fit into her new role in the afterlife and deal with a roomie who seems to have ulterior motives in striking up a friendship with the new girl in limbo.

Heaven couldn’t be a phone bank, could it?

Charlotte Usher discovers that the afterlife isn’t quite what she pictured when she’s forced to intern at a hotline for troubled teens. Before she can officially cross over, she’ll have to be a source of guidance for one such teen. The problem is she doesn’t have much advice to offer since dying hasn’t exactly boosted her confidence level.

But when Hawthorne High’s leading, love-to-hate cheerleader Petula and her gothic little sis’ Scarlet find themselves suddenly resting-in-peace in comas, Charlotte’s opportunity to save them will prove to be the risk of a lifetime — for all of them.

New York Times bestselling ghostgirl author, Tonya Hurley, has credits spanning all platforms of teen entertainment including: creating, writing and producing two hit TV series, writing and directing several acclaimed independent films, developing a ground-breaking collection of video games and board games and creating and providing content for award-winning websites. Ms. Hurley lives in New York with her husband and daughter. Her Web site is ghostgirl.com.

ghostgirl: Homecoming is set to be published today, July 1. Like the first book in the series, the hardcover will feature die-cut, acetate, foil, and embossing, and the interior will be printed in two colours.

Recommended Reading Level: Young Adult (12+) for mild sexual content, Goth Chic-style violence, and occasional adult language.

Order now at Amazon.com:
ghostgirl
ghostgirl: Homecoming
ghostgirl (Kindle Edition)
ghostgirl: Homecoming (Kindle Edition)

ghostgirl and ghostgirl: Homecoming are distributed by Little, Brown and Company, an imprint of Hachette Book Group USA, and Headline Publishing (UK). For more information on the book series and its author, visit ghostgirl.com and the website of Tonya Hurley.

ghostgirl speaks

An audiobook edition of the first ghostgirl novel follows in the wake of ghostgirl: Homecoming‘s publication, to be released at recordedbooks.com in early July and then at audible.com and iTunes.

CD Cover (click for larger view)
CD Cover (click for larger view)
Cassette Cover (click for larger view)
Cassette Cover (click for larger view)

The unabridged audiobook, six hours long on five CDs or cassettes, is narrated by Parker Posey (Blade: Trinity, Superman Returns) with original music by Depeche Mode, Yaz, and Erasure founder Vince Clarke.

Ever feel invisible? — Charlotte Usher did. Ignored by classmates, overlooked by teachers, beneath contempt of the popular and unnoticed by the guy of her dreams, she barely registered on the map at Hawthorne High — the kind of girl no one would ever miss if she died tomorrow. And then she did. The End? Not exactly.

ghostgirl is the story of a misfit teenage girl who dies in a freak accident, “wakes up” as a ghost in a parallel world only to find that she still needs to go to class, i.e. Dead Ed, a “finishing” school for other departed teens waiting to cross over. Worst of all, she is still obsessed with all the issues of her previous life, especially her fantasy of befriending Petula, the most popular girl in school, and going to the big school dance with Petula’s hot boyfriend Damen — a desire so powerful it transcends death itself. For Charlotte, resting in peace is apparently not an option.

In this critically-acclaimed best-seller, Tonya Hurley has created a funny, romantic, and bittersweet story that puts an original spin on the teen world view and the universal issues that define growing up — love, loyalty, friendship, rejection, competitiveness, individuality, and most of all, self-acceptance. Narrator Parker Posey delivers Hurley’s deliciously dark and insightful tale with a reading to die for.

There will be a ghostgirl: Homecoming and ghostgirl audiobook launch party at the New York Public Library’s West Village branch in New York City on July 15th at 3:00, featuring a reading by author Tonya Hurley and live music by Vince Clarke.

Recommended Reading Level: Young Adult (12+) for mild sexual content, Goth Chic-style violence, and occasional adult language.

Order now at Amazon.com:
ghostgirl
ghostgirl: Homecoming
ghostgirl (Kindle Edition)
ghostgirl: Homecoming (Kindle Edition)

Pre-order at RecordedBooks.com:
ghostgirl (CD + Cassette)
ghostgirl: Homecoming (CD + Cassette)

ghostgirl and ghostgirl: Homecoming are distributed by Little, Brown and Company, an imprint of Hachette Book Group USA, and Headline Publishing (UK). The ghostgirl audiobooks are distributed by Recorded Books. For more information on the book series and its author, visit ghostgirl.com and the website of Tonya Hurley.

gg’s girly goth boutique

gg's girly goth boutique

Charlotte Usher is a geek with a dark streak, and she has the haunting fashion sense to match. Visit gg’s girly goth boutique and you, too, can dress like the antiheroine of ghostgirl and ghostgirl: Homecoming.

Black Ghostgirl Oval
Black Ghostgirl Oval

The ghostgirl fashions are bold in design, yet subtle enough that you won’t feel like a walking billboard for the ghostgirl books. Most of the shirts, like the one above, discretely display the ghostgirl logo only on the bottom hem. The tote bag goes one further and has the logo printed on its inner edge, “ensur[ing] that you have cool style on your bag as well as in it”.

Girly Goth Tank
Girly Goth Tank

Exceptionally well-made, the t-shirts are 100% cotton, heavyweight and pre-shrunk, and look even better in person than they do online, especially the Girly Goth Tank. “In true ghostgirl style,” the online shop says, “it features a beautiful skull, satin bra-straps and bows.” The tank top’s fabric is also lightly ribbed, a detail that isn’t evident in the product photo. Whether you’re into the goth scene or just really like pirates (or ghostly pirates!), this versatile top, “edgy and feminine all at the same time”, will easily find a place in your wardrobe.

Candle
Candle

Inspired by spell and votive candles, the ghostgirl pillar candle is a work of art. The glass jar’s glossy, wrap-around sticker features an intricate pink, black, and white portrait of Charlotte, her tiara accented with sparkling rhinestones. Beneath Charlotte is the inscription “true love burns forever”, while on the back of the candle, under the question “Ever feel invisible?”, is an amusing revision of the classic children’s prayer Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep:

Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord
my soul to keep
And if I should die
before I awake
I pray the popular
attend my wake

Directions for using the candle are simple: Light for Love and Adoration. The candle wax is a ghostgirl-appropriate black and is unscented, though it looks like it should smell of licorice.

Umbrella
Umbrella

The current jewel of the ghostgirl collection is the cleverly named “unbrella”, which can be seen as a metaphor for both geek isolation and peer scrutiny, the transparent plastic bubble simultaneously creating a cocoon and goldfish bowl effect. As the product description points out, “This invisible unbrella may be see-through, but all eyes will be on you when you pop open this retro-inspired piece.” The Ever Feel Invisible? slogan is printed around the perimeter in a striking black font, alternating panels with the ghostgirl logo.

It will be interesting to see what the second wave of ghostgirl merchandise brings. A pewter-and-crystal recreation of Charlotte’s RIP tiara would be a wonderful new accessory, especially when paired with the umbrella.

Order directly through the ghostgirl.com website. The Oval Tee and Face Tee shirts are also available at select Hot Topic stores and through hottopic.com.

While waiting for your order to arrive, treat yourself to a quick Get An Afterlife! makeover. Upload your photo and gg-ize it to send to your friends and use as your Twitter, MySpace, and Facebook picture.

Order now at Amazon.com:
ghostgirl
ghostgirl: Homecoming
ghostgirl (Kindle Edition)
ghostgirl: Homecoming (Kindle Edition)

ghostgirl and ghostgirl: Homecoming are distributed by Little, Brown and Company, an imprint of Hachette Book Group USA, and Headline Publishing (UK). For more information on the book series and its author, visit ghostgirl.com and the website of Tonya Hurley.

meet ghostgirl’s maker

Tonya Hurley
Tonya Hurley

The much-anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestseller ghostgirl, ghostgirl: Homecoming, hits bookstore shelves today. Author Tonya Hurley gives us a peek behind the dark curtain of ghostgirl by answering a few questions about the series.

ÜberSciFiGeek (ÜSFG) What was your inspiration to create ghostgirl, first as a Webby Award-nominated website and then as a series of novels?

Tonya Hurley (TH) Initially, I created the ghostgirl story and characters as just that. Then, I decided to develop them on my own while I was writing and producing a television series, and the way to do that was to start a website. It was my escape, basically, a place where I could develop the characters with no pressure. After a while, thousands of teens started flocking to the site and it grew by word of mouth. Since it’s such a visual story, I wrote it as a screenplay but I had to leave so much out that ultimately I thought a book would be the best way to tell the story the way I saw it in mind. It took years, but I stuck with it because ghostgirl is a real labor of love for me.

(ÜSFG) In high school, were you a geeky outsider like Charlotte, a rebel like Scarlet, or a member of the popular crowd?

(TH) I was a rebel, no doubt, at least on the outside. When I was in middle school I was so concerned about what everyone else thought and then once I got to high school, I rebelled big time. I was in a punk band, dyed my hair and went to see bands every week. I was fed up and wanted an outlet and music was that outlet for me. I do think there’s a Charlotte in all of us, no matter what we project on the outside.

(ÜSFG) Since music plays such a large part in ghostgirl, what tunes would you pick as personal theme songs for Charlotte, Scarlet, Damen, and Petula?

(TH) It’s impossible for me to sum them up in a song; it’s one of the reasons why I reference so many in the books. If they were to put together a playlist however, The Cure, Death Cab for Cutie, She & Him, The Smiths, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Killers, The White Stripes (anything Jack White does), Bat for Lashes, and Jason Schwartzman would definitely be on it. I love bands from every decade, basically, and my hobby is to discover new bands on the web. I am a real student of music.

(ÜSFG) Is there any possibility of a ghostgirl film or television adaptation, and, if so, who would you like to see play the main characters?

(TH) I hope there is one day. I’d prefer to see someone new that nobody knows, an up-and-comer playing Charlotte. That would be appropriate I think.

(ÜSFG) Will there be further ghostgirl books, both novels and tie-ins such as a full-colour art book that expands upon the line art you inserted in the novels’ chapter headings?

(TH) I am working on the third novel now, which I love. I hope to expand ghostgirl, to give her and her world more life on and off the page. Stay tuned.

Tonya Hurley is a New York Times bestselling author and creator, writer and producer of animated and live action hit television series, groundbreaking videogames and award-winning websites for teens. She has also written and directed several acclaimed independent films, which have been selected for the LA Independent, TriBeca and Edinburgh film festivals and also broadcast on PBS and IFC. Hurley was nominated for the prestigious Rockefeller Foundation Award in Film.

YouTube Interview with the Author: ghostgirl: Homecoming, Tonya Hurley

Order now at Amazon.com:
ghostgirl
ghostgirl: Homecoming
ghostgirl (Kindle Edition)
ghostgirl: Homecoming (Kindle Edition)

ghostgirl and ghostgirl: Homecoming are distributed by Little, Brown and Company, an imprint of Hachette Book Group USA, and Headline Publishing (UK). For more information on the book series and its author, visit ghostgirl.com and the website of Tonya Hurley.

Weta News: July 2009

from Weta:

Hey Weta fans,
July — how on earth did that come around so fast? Comic-Con looms 22-26 July — a crazy busy time of the year for popculture and collectibles. We have been announcing all sorts of goodies over the last few weeks, and the most exciting so far is The Art of John Howe — Sculptures from Middle-earth, which we are hugely proud of. Get yourself a book signed by Alan Lee, who managed to sign a limited number of his Lord of the Rings Sketchbook when he had a book signing event at the Weta Cave recently. And believe you me — there will be plenty more very shortly! Enjoy!

In the News:
The Art of John Howe — Sculptures from Middle-earth

More News:
Celeb spotting at the Weta Cave?
Happy winner of signed art books in Hawaii
Weta Cast Episode X now live!
Guillermo del Toro booksigning huge success
Lots of media at the Weta Cave

Comic-Con Updates:
Comic Con Update – Pacific Disaster
Comic Con Exclusive: The Texas Rose
Unique signed books available at Comic Con
Dr. Grordbort’s Art Book — First Edition

New Product in the Shop:
Lord of the Rings Sketchbook — Signed by Alan Lee
Alan Lee, the Oscar-winning conceptual designer for the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, discusses his approach to depicting Tolkien’s imaginary world. The book presents more than 150 of Lee’s celebrated illustrations to show how his imagery for both the illustrated Lord of the Rings and the films progressed from concept to finished art. In addition, the book contains 20 full-color plates and numerous examples of the conceptual art produced for Peter Jackson’s film adaptation. Alan signed a limited number of these for us at his recent book signing at the Weta Cave. Get your copy now!

Hot Tip — Want to listen to the Weta Cast? Don’t know how?
A podcast, like the Weta Cast, is like a recorded radio program stored on our website. All you need to listen to it is your PC and a pair of headphones or speakers. If you can get sound from your PC, you should be able to listen to the Weta Cast. And it’s completely FREE! Here’s a quick link to the page where all the episodes can be downloaded. Just click on the one you’re after — if all is well, it will start downloading and you can just click the Play button. The podcasts have “(mp3)” in their names. There are also PDF files with Show Notes (photos, links and more information) about these episodes. These will open with your default PDF viewer, like Acrobat. If you try it and like it, you can also subscribe to Weta Cast updates. Good luck!

This is how you find us online!
http://fans.wetaNZ.com/Magnus/ | Twitter: @wetaworkshop | Facebook: Weta Workshop

Birthday Wishes for Felicia

from The Guild:

No rest for the celebrated. Felicia Day, who turns [mumbles] today, is hard at work on Season 3.

Remember to check out the Knights of the Guild podcast for some great interviews, updates from the cast and crew, and some great discussions.

Some of the loyal Guild fans from our community have hijacked Felicia’s personal blog to wish her a happy birthday.

Lastly, none of this could be possible without our venerable leader, whose tireless efforts to entertain have been enjoyed by millions of viewers. We, at The Guild, find that working with Felicia has been blissful, and fun, and fulfilling because she inspires us all to work hard and make things happen even when it’s seemingly impossible.

From the cast and crew of The Guild, we would like to wish Felicia the happiest of birthdays.

Happy birthday, Red.

Happy Birthday, Felicia Day!

It’s Felicia Day‘s 30th birthday today. Webmaster Edgar Garcia posted a surprise birthday message for The Guild star on her official blog:

A handful of guild fans decided to band together to wish you, Felicia, a special happy birthday. Then forced me at nerf gun point to hijack your website and post it. I SWEAR! Without further ado, please enjoy this little video, put together and edited by The Guild and Felicia super Brazilian fan Dani.

Edgar and the Guildies from the Community

Best wishes (and virtual cupcakes) from ÜberSciFiGeek, as well!

Authors@Google: Seth Grahame-Smith

Author Seth Grahame-Smith visits Google’s Santa Monica, CA office to discuss his book Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. This event took place on May 15, 2009, as part of the Authors@Google series.

Order now at Amazon.com:
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Note: A Pride and Prejudice and Zombies film is now in development!

Buffy vs Edward (Twilight Remixed)

In this remixed narrative, Edward Cullen from the Twilight series meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It’s an example of transformative storytelling serving as a pro-feminist visual critique of Edward’s character and generally creepy behavior. Seen through Buffy’s eyes, some of the more sexist gender roles and patriarchal Hollywood themes embedded in the Twilight saga are exposed — in hilarious ways.

Jonathan McIntosh (Team Buffy)
rebelliouspixels.com

Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods Final Cut

from MGM:

Experience the Birth of a Series That Saved the World… the Way It Was Meant to Be

Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods Final Cut

Re-Mastered and Re-Imagined, Emmy Nominated* Feature Length Pilot Blasts onto DVD July 21 from MGM Home Entertainment

The thrilling feature-length pilot of television’s longest running Sci-Fi series, Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods debuts the way it was meant to be seen, as a re-mastered, re-cut and re-imagined Final Cut DVD July 21 from MGM Home Entertainment. Taking after the author’s vision of the pilot, visual effects have been enhanced, the soundtrack has been updated to include an entirely original score, and the new final cut features a more self-contained storyline. Picking up the story nearly a year after the original 1994 Stargate film, Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods follows Air Force Colonel Jack O’Neill (Richard Dean Anderson, MacGyver) and Major Sam Carter (Amanda Tapping, Sanctuary) as they join an outstanding Stargate team on a mission to the planet Abydos in order to defeat a band of warriors led by their nemesis Ra. With the threat of the brutal Gou’ald hanging over the entire galaxy, the team must succeed in order to stop General Hammond (Don S. Davis, Stargate: Continuum) from unleashing his own ominous solution. The only television series ever to receive the United States Air Force Seal of Approval, Stargate SG-1 has earned 22 Leo Award nominations — including nine wins — eight Emmy nominations, four Saturn Awards and two Gemini Awards during its landmark run. Featuring a stellar ensemble cast that includes fan favorites Michael Shanks (Stargate: Universe) and Christopher Judge (Stargate: Continuum), this ultimate realization of the series’ iconic launch includes exclusive all-new bonus features as well as a masterful fine-tuning from series Executive Producer Brad Wright. Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods will be available for $26.98 U.S. / $37.98 Canada.

*1998: Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Series, Stargate: SG-1

Synopsis:
Re-mastered. Re-cut. Re-imagined… Remarkable! The thrilling pilot episode of television’s longest running Sci-Fi series is available to own on DVD. With exclusive special features and masterful fine-tuning from series Executive Producer Brad Wright, Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods Final Cut is the ultimate realization of the series’ iconic launch. Written by Jonathan Glassner & Brad Wright. Directed by Mario Azzopardi.

Jack O’Neill and Sam Carter join a formidable Stargate team on a mission to Abydos to defeat fierce warriors led by the vicious Ra. With the threat of the brutal Gou’ald hanging over the galaxy, the team must succeed — or General Hammond will unleash an apocalyptic solution!

DVD Specs:
Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods DVD release is presented in widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) with English 5.1 Dolby Surround, French Dolby Surround with English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. Bonus features include:

  • Commentary from Co-Writer and Executive Producer Brad Wright and Richard Dean Anderson
  • “Back to the Beginning” featurette

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Stargate: Children of the Gods
DVD Price: $26.98 U.S. / $37.98 Canada
Street Date: July 21, 2009
Running Time: 90 minutes
Language: English
Subtitles: English, French and Spanish
Closed Captioned: Yes