Game Introduces Fans to Phil, a New Minion Exclusive to Minions
Paradise
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
It's time to get this party started! Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA),
Illumination Entertainment, and Universal Partnerships & Licensing today
announced that Minions Paradise™ is available now as a free
download* in the App
StoreSM and on Google
Play.
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As part of an unprecedented creative collaboration between the game
makers at EA and the film makers at Illumination Entertainment, the
creators of the sweet yet subversive Minions and force behind the
Despicable Me global film franchise, Minions Paradise introduces
players to Phil, a totally new Minion created exclusively for the game.
It also features a variety of lively animations that bring all the humor
and mayhem of the Minions to life. Designed to grow over time with the
Minions universe, Minions Paradise will provide players with new
gaming experiences for years to come.
Minions Paradise takes players on the vacation of a lifetime.
When Phil sinks the cruise ship carrying his Minion buddies, he must
turn a deserted tropical island into the perfect paradise for his pals.
In Minions Paradise, players find fun and surprises around every
corner of their own private retreat, as they're invited to:
PARTY WITH YOUR FAVORITE MINIONS
Phil's turning the island into a party-paradise and you're invited -
along with Kevin, Stuart, and Bob from the MINIONS movie! Help Phil
organize the ultimate Minion party and see how it transforms your island
into the perfect getaway.
UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY
Customize your island with hot tubs, hammocks, and beach volleyball
courts. Plant firefly trees, harness power from electric eels, and grow
bushels of bananas to make an island paradise for Phil and his Minion
buddies.
EXPLORE YOUR PARADISE
The more land you get, the more fun your Minions will have! You can also
become an expert at alligator waterskiing, throw mangoes from hot air
balloons, and even dive off waterslides.
TAKE VILLAINOUS VACATIONS
All Minions need a villainous boss to serve! Aid Phil in building a
special resort for all your favorite villains from the MINIONS movie.
Help these despicable characters enjoy paradise while putting their own
dastardly plans into motion.
For news and updates on Minions Paradise visit www.minionsparadise.com.
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About MINIONS
The story of Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment's MINIONS
begins at the dawn of time. Starting as single-celled yellow organisms,
Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable
of masters. Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters—from T.
rex to Napoleon—the Minions find themselves without someone to serve
and fall into a deep depression.
But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he—alongside teenage rebel
Stuart and lovable little Bob—ventures out into the world to find a new
evil boss for his brethren to follow. The trio embarks upon a thrilling
journey that ultimately leads them to their next potential master,
Scarlet Overkill (Academy Award® winner Sandra Bullock), the
world's first-ever female super-villain. They travel from frigid
Antarctica to 1960s New York City, ending in mod London, where they must
face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minionkind... from
annihilation.
Featuring a soundtrack of hit music from the '60s that still permeates
our culture today, Minions is produced by Illumination's Chris
Meledandri and Janet Healy, and is directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle
Balda. Brian Lynch has written the screenplay for the 3D-CG comedy
adventure, and Chris Renaud serves as executive producer of the film. www.minionsmovie.com
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) is a global leader in digital interactive
entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services
for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and
tablets. EA has more than 300 million registered players around the
world.
In fiscal year 2015, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.5 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such
as The Sims™, Madden NFL, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Dragon Age™ and
Plants vs. Zombies™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.
EA SPORTS, The Sims, Dragon Age, Plants vs. Zombies and Battlefield are
trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. and its subsidiaries. John Madden,
NFL and FIFA are the property of their respective owners and used with
permission. App Store is a Service Mark of Apple Inc.
About Illumination Entertainment
Illumination Entertainment, founded by Chris Meledandri in 2007, is one
of the entertainment industry's leading producers of all-audience event
films. In July 2010, Illumination, which has an exclusive financing and
distribution partnership with Universal Pictures, released its first
film, Despicable Me, starring Steve Carell, which earned more than $540
million worldwide and launched a beloved global franchise. With the
success of 2011's Hop (over $183 million worldwide), 2012's Dr. Seuss'
The Lorax and 2013's juggernaut Despicable Me 2— the highest-grossing
first-run film in Universal's history and the year's
third-highest-grossing film at the worldwide box office—Illumination's
films have made almost $2 billion. Universal and Illumination's next
film Minions, starring Academy Award®-winner Sandra Bullock and Jon
Hamm, written by Brian Lynch, and directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris
Renaud, arrives in theaters on July 10, 2015. Fans may also experience
Minion Mayhem in 3D with the Ultra-HD movie motion simulator adventure
at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.
About Universal Partnerships & Licensing
Universal Partnerships & Licensing (UP&L) oversees NBCUniversal's
consumer product licensing, film, home entertainment and television
promotions, and corporate alliances for Universal's theatrical, home
entertainment, television, theme parks and stage productions. This
dedicated division is also responsible for monetizing the company's vast
library of films and characters through licensing, branding and
marketing opportunities. UP&L is part of NBCUniversal. NBCUniversal is
one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the
development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and
information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a
valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a
premier motion picture company, significant television production
operations, a leading television stations group, world renowned theme
parks, and a suite of leading Internet‐based businesses. NBCUniversal is
a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Minions Paradise is a trademark and copyright of Universal City Studios
LLC. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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