DISNEY INTERACTIVE AND HARMONIX BRING THE MAGIC OF “DISNEY FANTASIA: MUSIC EVOLVED” TO PAX PRIME 2013
Fans to Get Their Hands on Exclusive “Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved” Giveaways
And Receive a Special Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Making of the Game at the ‘Reimagining Fantasia’ Panel
BURBANK, Calif. — (August 26, 2013) – Disney Interactive and Harmonix are delivering music and magic to Seattle for PAX Prime 2013, with the award-winning “Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved.” Disney Interactive and Harmonix will be on hand for a number of “Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved” activities for fans to enjoy, including opportunities to collect exclusive giveaway items and receive a behind-the-scenes look at the game’s development at the ‘Reimagining Fantasia’ panel.
“Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved” Giveaways
When: Friday, August 30 – Monday, September 2
Location: Washington State Convention Center, North Hall
Stop by, say hello to the Harmonix team, and get limited edition “Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved” giveaways, including Sorcerer Apprentice baseball hats, limited edition pins, and more! These items will be available in limited quantities each day, so stop by the booth for a daily schedule of when they’ll be available – you won’t want to miss out!
Reimagining Fantasia: An Interactive Adventure in Color, Sound and Motion Panel
When: Sunday, September 1 at 11:00AM – 12:00 PM PT
Location: Pegasus Theatre at Washington State Convention Center
Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of “Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved.” Harmonix and Disney Interactive tell the origin story of the title, explain how the team has drawn inspiration from Walt’s original vision for the film, share never-before-seen concepts and discarded prototypes from early on in the development process, and reveal new content for the 2014 game.
Come to hear about how AAA games come together, both in partnerships and in development, and join us to nerd out about all things Disney!
“Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved” is a breakthrough musical motion video game inspired by Disney’s classic animated film “Fantasia,” and will be available for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and Kinect for Xbox 360 in 2014. Featuring over 30 tracks – including contemporary hits, classic rock, classical music, and more – “Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved” transports players to a breathtaking world where music and magic combine to transform extraordinary interactive landscapes in entirely new and creative ways.
“Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved” will be available in 2014 and is currently not rated by the ESRB.
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About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc.
Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded by Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, who formed the company to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and have pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information please visit www.harmonixmusic.com.
About Disney Interactive
Disney Interactive, one of the world’s largest creators of high-quality interactive entertainment across all platforms, is the part of The Walt Disney Company responsible for the global creation and delivery of interactive entertainment, multi-platform video games, and family-focused content across all current and emerging digital media platforms. Disney Interactive produces and distributes a broad portfolio of content from Disney Interactive Games and Disney Interactive Media. Products and content released and operated by Disney Interactive include blockbuster mobile, social and console games, online virtual worlds, #1 kid’s entertainment destination Disney.com and the #1 Family/Parenting portfolio on the Web.
Disney Interactive is the interactive entertainment part of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS).