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Category Archives: Interactive Studios
Monsters University Storybook Deluxe App
In anticipation of this summer’s release of the Monsters, Inc. movie prequel, Monster’s University, Disney Publishing has a released a brand new app – Monsters University Storybook Deluxe! The fully animated interactive storybook is now available for $6.99 in the iTunes App Store for the iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad Mini and sheds new light on the story of the friendship of beloved monster pals Mike and Sulley.
Young readers ages 6-10 will find out how the fun-loving monster duo went from being mismatched strangers to inseparable pals by exploring original film clips featuring official character voices, interactive storytelling exercises, game activities and more. Additional app highlights include:
NOW thru Tues – Disney Storybook Deluxe app SALE!
This weekend, Disney Publishing is running a Mid-May Madness Sale on all Disney Storybook Deluxe apps! From celebrated heroines in Cinderella, Tangled, and Brave to loveable creatures in Monsters, Inc. and Finding Nemo – these apps foster reading skills and dive into the back stories of these beloved characters.
The sale runs from May 17 – May 21 and all Storybook apps below will be $4.99 only!
- Wreck-It-Ralph Storybook Deluxe – Relive the incredible story of the Disney animated film Wreck-It Ralph – and, create and race your very own kart against other racers in the film! Wreck-It Ralph longs to be as beloved as his game’s perfect Good Guy, Fix-It Felix, Jr.
Disney Infinity Debuts New Pirates of the Caribbean Trailer & Screenshots
Today, Disney Interactive is providing an in-depth look into the Pirates of the Caribbean Play Set within Disney Infinity through an all new set of character images, action screenshots and a gameplay trailer featuring both Play Set and Toy Box modes. Pirates of the Caribbean will be part of the title’s starter pack that is launching on August 18, along with The Incredibles and Monsters University.
Within the Pirates of the Caribbean play set, gamers can take on the role of Captain Jack Sparrow, Captain Barbossa and Davy Jones as they set sail to new lands in search of adventure and gold. Key highlights include:
Disney Interactive announces a slate of new family-friendly digital series
Disney Interactive has announced a slate of new family-friendly digital series to serve the need for quality on-demand content that is viewable across multiple platforms. This programming slate, which will serve the entire family with premium, original shows, will premiere on Disney.com and its digital network in order to engage audiences with the kind of powerful digital story-telling Disney is known for on whichever devices and platforms they prefer.
“Storytelling is deeply rooted in Disney’s heritage, and at Disney Interactive, we are carrying forward that legacy with premium, short-form original content that meets our high bar of ‘special entertainment with heart’,” said James Pitaro, Co-President of Disney Interactive. “We are relentlessly focusing on a quality Disney experience that allows us, and our advertising partners, to delight our Guests as we build out an interactive experience that is everywhere our guests are.”
Series unveiled at the company’s Newfront presentation to advertising partners in New York today include:
Creating Disney Infinity: The Toy Box
Disney Interactive released the second video in its behind-the-scenes ”Creating Infinity” series. The new video focuses on the inspiration behind Disney Infinity’s “Toy Box” mode, and includes interviews with Pixar and Avalanche Software creative visionaries, as well as commentary from renowned Disney storytellers. In the interviews, leaders such as John Lasseter and John Blackburn discuss how creative play shaped their lives and inspired Disney Infinity.
When Disney Infinity hits store shelves in August, the game will usher in a new era in creative play by introducing a virtual Toy Box that allows players to combine Disney and Pixar’s most popular characters, worlds, gadgets, vehicles and locations to create one-of-a-kind Disney themed action and adventure games, sports and racing competitions, team-based and head-to-head challenges, and much more!
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