Jun 5, 2012

Warner Brothers Consumer Products and Pressman Toy to Introduce Games Based on “The Lord of the Rings” Motion Picture Trilogy and the Upcoming Film “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”

Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Pressman Toy today announce two exciting new games, based on The Lord of the Rings blockbuster trilogy and the highly anticipated The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Both games will be available at retail this fall.

The deluxe The Lord of the Rings game incorporates story elements from all three fan-favorite films – The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Similarly, the new The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey game is based on the highly anticipated film directed by Peter Jackson and produced by New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), set to be released on December 14, 2012.

“We’re excited to partner with Pressman to offer board games inspired by The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey that will entertain the whole family,” said Kelly Gilmore, senior vice president, Global Toys and Themed Entertainment, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “These games capture the essence of the films and give fans the chance to engage and interact with many of their favorite cinematic moments.”

“The enduring popularity of The Lord of the Rings trilogy and the excitement around The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has made it a phenomenon that we are thrilled to be a part of,” said Jim Pressman, president of Pressman Toy Corporation. “Our games will be based on these films, bringing the experience to homes with an intricate and stimulating game play that will stay true to their essence and be enjoyed by even the most die hard fans.”

Pressman Toy’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Board Game and The Lord of the Rings Board Game-Deluxe Version will be available for purchase at mass and specialty retail locations this fall.