VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 26, 2022 /CNW/ - BBTV Holdings Inc. (TSX:
BBTV) (OTCQX: BBTVF) (Frankfurt:
64V) ("BBTV" or the "Company"), the leading creator monetization
company with a mission to help creators become more successful,
announces the launch of its latest mobile game, Jackass Human
Slingshot, developed in conjunction with Paramount Licensing Inc.,
a subsidiary of Viacom International Inc., and Johnny Knoxville.
- Based on the hit Jackass franchise created by Jeff Tremaine, Spike Jonze, and Johnny Knoxville, Jackass Human Slingshot is
being released in advance of the newest Jackass feature film,
Jackass Forever.
- The game marks BBTV's 14th Mobile Gaming App launch to date,
and the Company's first in conjunction with a major media company
such as Viacom.
- To date, BBTV's Mobile Gaming Apps have generated 40 million
downloads at an average rating of 4.6/5, making it among the
highest rated publishers globally. Each of the Company's Mobile
Gaming Apps have charted in their respective categories.
"We have a strong track record of creating successful games that
tap into IP that fans love, and captivating those communities in
entirely new ways," commented Lewis
Ball, Chief Strategy Officer, BBTV. "Jackass holds a unique
place in pop culture that draws legions of loyal fans, and our
approach to making mobile games is a perfect fit for the franchise.
Working with Johnny Knoxville and
the Viacom team on this latest release is a testament to the
strength of our model, and to our track record of making successful
games."
"I'm thrilled to be working with BBTV to make our mobile game,"
commented Johnny Knoxville. "We
really wanted to work with someone who could make us a great game
without a lot of BS and BBTV just got it done. Excited to launch
the game alongside Jackass Forever!"
BBTV's Mobile Gaming Apps are monetized through advertising and
in-app purchases revenues which the Company shares with the content
creator, and in this case, with Viacom. The Company recently
surpassed 1 billion ad impressions across all of its Mobile Gaming
Apps. Previous Mobile Gaming App releases from BBTV include
TheOdd1sOut: Let's Bounce, Morgz Ultimate Challenge,
Stephen Sharer's Rocket
Slide, Burrito Blast by Mariale, Dobre Dunk, Dobre
Duel, Spy Ninja Network, Fernanfloo Party,
and Fernanfloo, which reached #1 in 17 countries in 24 hours
after being downloaded on iOS and Android.
Jackass Human Slingshot is available now worldwide on the
App Store and Google Play. The game
is free to download and includes in-app purchases.
About BBTV
BBTV is a global media and technology
company headquartered in Vancouver,
Canada. The Company's mission is to help content creators
become more successful. With creators ranging from individuals to
global media brands, BBTV provides comprehensive, end-to-end
Solutions to increase viewership and drive revenue powered by its
innovative technology, while allowing creators to focus on their
core competency – content creation. In January 2021, BBTV had the second most unique
monthly viewers among digital platforms with more than 600 million
globally, who consumed more than 50 billion minutes of video
content, the most among media companies1.
(www.bbtv.com)
[1] Calculations and classifications made by BBTV based on
data from Comscore's "Top 12 Countries = January 2021 comScore Video Metrix Media Trend –
Multi-Platform – Top 100 Video Properties Report"; Top 12 countries
represent ~50% of world's digital population.
For further information please contact:
Media
Relations: PR@bbtv.com
Investor Relations: IR@bbtv.com
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