Konami Acquires Americal Idol

Konami acquired the rights to American Idol, and might release some new games in the future...

Konami today announced a multi-year agreement with FremantleMedia, one of the largest international creators and producers of program brands in the world and the co-producer and licensor of American Idol, that gives the company the exclusive interactive video game rights for American Idol. Pursuant to the agreement, FremantleMedia grants Konami the rights to develop games for current and next generation video game systems based on America's number one television program. The games will be distributed throughout America, Canada and Latin America with more details to be revealed at a later date.

"Not only is American Idol one of the biggest television programs in the U.S., but its format lends itself perfectly for making compelling video games," said Kazumi Kitaue, Chairman and CEO of Konami. "With Konami's leadership and expertise in music video games and American Idol's popularity and strength as a recognized franchise, this is a powerful synergy that will greatly benefit the consumer."

American Idol, which just completed its fourth season in May 2005, continues to dominate television ratings and break viewership records. Last season's finale, produced by FremantleMedia and 19TV for the Fox network in the US, saw 30.3 million viewers tune in to watch Carrie Underwood be crowned as the newest American Idol. The debut of American Idol's fifth season will air this fall.

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  Sweet, Dance Dance Revolution - America Idol Edition

  LeSomeGuy, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  Not sweet! Well, maybe.

  skarma, 30-11--0001 at 00:00
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  ? Well, that's interesting...

  Nintendude, 30-11--0001 at 00:00