Ubisoft and Universal Studios today announced that they are planning to release an interactive game based on Universal Pictures' upcoming motion picture adventure, King Kong, which is directed, produced and co-screenwritten by The Lord of the Rings' Peter Jackson.

Working very closely with Peter Jackson and Wingnut Films, Ubisoft Montreal, who previously worked on Beyond Good & Evil, are creating a game in their Montpellier studio in the South of France that will reflect the visual interpretation, character dynamics and dramatic narrative of Jackson's epic film.
Serge Hascoet, Executive Director, Worldwide Content Strategy for Ubisoft stated: "Through this creative association, Ubisoft shows its growing dedication to bringing intense emotions inspired by the movie industry to interactive games. In the King Kong game, players will be able to experience all the power, drama and emotion of the film thanks to the interactive possibilities provided by the game."

"I'm really enjoying the collaboration with these artists, and all the creative possibilities we're discovering," said Peter Jackson. "By working closely with the development team, Ubisoft is enabling me to help shape the kind of gaming experience that I will be proud to associate with this new version of King Kong, a story that began my life-long love of film."
King Kong will be available on all platforms simultaneously with the December 14, 2005 theatrical release of the movie.