A human mind in an alien body
Ubisoft has today confirmed that they've secured the rights to publish Avatar,the story of an ex-Marine who finds himself thrust into hostilities on an alien planet. The game will be based on James Cameron's film of the same title, which is due to released in 2009.As an Avatar, a human mind in an alien body, the ex-marine finds himself torn between two worlds, in a desperate fight for his own survival and that of the indigenous people. More than ten years in the making, Avatar marks Cameron's return to feature directing since helming 1997's Titanic. The Avatar cast includes Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, and Sigourney Weaver. Academy Award-winning visual effects house, WETA Digital, renowned for its work in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and King Kong, will incorporate new CGI technologies to transform the environments and characters into photorealistic 3D imagery that will transport the audience into the alien world rich with imaginative vistas, creatures and characters.
"Ubisoft is excited to partner with 20th Century Fox and James Cameron on this important project. Avatar's rich scenario, onscreen action and special effects will provide a wealth of inspiration to create a unique interactive experience," said Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer of Ubisoft. "True to their reputation, Ubisoft's creative teams are looking forward to recreating Cameron's high definition 3D environment in a compelling game for film and game fans."
The game is expected to release in conjunction with the movie's planned opening in May 2009.
