Net Entertainment to develop branded games based on Universal properties
Net Entertainment is pleased to announce that it has entered into a strategic
multi-year licensing agreement with Universal Partnerships & Licensing. Under
the terms of the agreement, Net Entertainment will have the right to develop
state of the art online gaming content based on selected Universal properties,
which will include some of the world’s most classic movie titles. The first
game to launch under the agreement is already in development.
“I am very proud to announce the relationship with Universal. This is a
landmark for Net Entertainment, and will enable us to further enhance our
product offering to also include games based on brands and characters well
known to the mass market,” said Johan Öhman, CEO at Net Entertainment.
For additional information please contact;
Johan Öhman, CEO Net Entertainment; Phone +46 8 57 85 45 00
johan.ohman@netent.com
About Net Entertainment
Net Entertainment is a premium supplier of digitally distributed gaming systems
used by some of the world’s most successful online gaming operators. The Net
Entertainment casino is a complete gaming solution comprising both a complete
management platform and a full suite of high quality games. Operators are
provided a customized casino that is easily integrated ensuring short time to
market and a cost efficient operation. Net Entertainment is listed on NASDAQ
OMX Stockholm (NET-B). More information about Net Entertainment is available at
www.netent.com.
About Universal Partnerships & Licensing
UP&L oversees Universal’s consumer product licensing, film and home
entertainment promotions, and all corporate alliances for Universal’s
theatrical, home entertainment, theme parks and stage productions. This
dedicated division is also responsible for monetizing the Studio’s vast library
of films and characters through licensing, branding and marketing
opportunities. UP&L is part of NBC Universal, 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. Formed in May 2004
through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal
owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a
premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a
leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC
Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric, with 20% owned by Vivendi.