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03.01.2013
US PEPPA FANS CAN NOW ENJOY PEPPA PIG ON-THE-GO WITH INTERACTIVE APP FROM P2 GAMES For the first time, preschoolers in the US can enjoy playtime with their favorite little piggy on-the-go, thanks to the launch of Happy Mrs Chicken. “Peppa Pig Happy Mrs. Chicken” has enjoyed phenomenal international success and will made its US debut early in January 2013. In addition to the Peppa Pig website (www.peppapig.com) and Facebook page Facebook/OfficialPeppaPigUS), fans of the show can now interact with Peppa and friends from the convenience of a mobile device. “We are excited to launch the new ‘Peppa Pig Happy Mrs. Chicken’ app and bring the adventures of Peppa and friends to the mobile devices of fans across the country. With age-appropriate games and activities, the app allows preschoolers to step into Peppa’s world in a new and exciting way,” said Joan Grasso, Vice President, Licensing North America, Entertainment One Family. Inspired by some of Peppa’s favorite games, “Peppa Pig Happy Mrs. Chicken” features the television show’s familiar music, exciting sound effects and six interactive activities to delight and entertain fans age 2-6. The app is compatible with the iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Nokia E7, N8, C7 and C6-01 devices and Android operating system 2.1 and above and is available at iTunes for $2.99. Designed just for preschoolers, “Peppa Pig Happy Mrs. Chicken” supports the development of counting, creative thinking and hand-eye coordination. Touch screen interaction, intuitive game play and audio instructions from TV series narrator will allow children to enjoy the app independently and with ease. “Gerry Whiteside, Director, P2 Games comments, “We are delighted to be collaborating with eOne Family on the first ever US Peppa Pig app release. Following the incredible success that we have achieved on our Peppa Pig apps to-date, we are now thrilled to be offering US fans interactive Peppa Pig content on a new digital platform. We are confident that “Peppa Pig Happy Mrs Chicken” will be a hit with preschoolers across the US this Winter.” The app includes the following five interactive games and a bonus virtual “sticker book” activity: Happy Mrs. Chicken game: Help Happy Mrs. Chicken lay eggs and watch as they hatch into baby chicks and scurry around the farm Chicken Coop game: Send baby chicks to the coop by matching different colored chickens with their correctly colored homes in a race against the clock Seed and Maze: Leave a seed trail to guide chicks home through a series of six unique mazes Muddy Puddles game: Play as Peppa or her brother George against an animal friend. Be the first to jump in the most muddy puddles to win! Jigsaw Puzzles: Solve four jigsaw puzzles in six, nine or twelve pieces Sticker Book bonus activity: Collect virtual stickers as you play and decorate a “sticker book” with an assortment of items and characters from Peppa’s world In addition to Peppa and George, the app features Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, Suzy Sheep and Rebecca Rabbit. About Peppa Pig Airing on nick Jr., Peppa Pig follows the adventures of Peppa, a loveable, exuberant little piggy who lives with her brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Peppa’s favorite things include playing games, dressing up, days out and jumping in muddy puddles. All episodes are wholesome entertainment for the entire family; Peppa’s adventures always end happily with loud snorts of laughter. Peppa Pig episodes are available on iTunes and DVD. Peppa Pig toys and books are available at Toys ‘R Us. For more information about Peppa Pig, please visit www.peppapig.com or Facebook at Facebook/OfficialPeppaPigUS.
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