SAN DIEGO, July 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The legendary
game Galaga is finally getting an origin story. Swedish and
Los Angeles-based producer The
Nuttery Entertainment have entered into an exclusive option
agreement with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment to usher the 35-year-old
arcade gaming classic into the world of animation.
The Nuttery is creating a unique animated brand extension of
Galaga entitled 'Galaga Chronicles' that is intended to
encompass an animated series as well as a complete licensing &
merchandising program around it. To help bring the 8-bit
universe into hi-def, The Nuttery will use its Los Angeles-based team and in partnership with
acclaimed Hollywood writers and
producers.
"We are incredibly honored to be able to work on such an
amazing legacy property and help launch it into the animated space.
There is such a deep love for this game from fans around the world
and our team is excited make sure the next chapter in the Galaga
saga is equally impressive and inspiring as its humble 8-bit
beginnings," says Magnus
Jansson, CEO of The Nuttery.
Galaga Chronicles is planned for a multi-tiered approach across
new and established media platforms. The Nuttery is creating a new
meta Universe for Galaga that will re-imagine the brand based on
the existing lore together with all new characters and
storylines.
"We are extremely happy with the new direction The Nuttery is
taking our beloved Galaga brand. While the re-imagining of the game
into animation will be unique, and for the first time in Galaga's
history, story and character-based, there is also a great respect
for its history. The story incorporates almost everything the
preceding 35 years of incredible gaming the brand has offered fans
as well as remaining true to the United Galaxy Space Force
timeline. We couldn't be more excited about what is to come and to
present our dedicated fanbase with the next generation of Galaga
entertainment!" says Hirotaka
Watanabe, Executive Officer, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment.
Head to GalagaChronicles.com and @GalagaChronicles on Instagram
to join the fight and get the latest updates on the upcoming Galaga
series.
Media Contact:
Magnus Jansson
Phone: +1 (310) 699-0987
Email: magnus@nutteryentertainment.com
About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc
We deliver various products and services catering to a worldwide
audience in areas such as network content, home video game software
and arcade game machines based on our IP (Intellectual Property)
Axis. We give shape to "a new type of fun" with amazing ideas and
newer technology unavailable elsewhere. Furthermore, we make
ordinary everyday lives more enjoyable and aim to realize "more fun
for everyone" that allows customers throughout the world to keep
smiling.
About The Nuttery Entertainment
The Nuttery Entertainment is a digital-first entertainment studio,
creating the next-generation of standout, premium content for new
and emerging platforms. The Nuttery Entertainment brings together
world-class content and top-tier partnerships together with decades
of industry experience – utilizing new business and distribution
models in a digital and fan-centric approach to content creation.
The Nuttery Entertainment works laterally across most genres with a
focus on games and animation entertainment. The Nuttery was founded
by award-winning writer/director Magnus
Jansson and producer Erik Öhrner. More information about the
company and its projects can be found at
www.nutteryentertainment.com.
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