Two Billion Downloads and Feature Film Set For Wildly Popular 'Talking Tom and Friends' Brand

Two Billion Downloads and Feature Film Set For Wildly Popular 'Talking Tom and Friends' Brand

Outfit7 Limited & Mythology Entertainment Sign Exclusive Rights Deal Bringing World-Renowned App Franchise to the Big Screen

LONDON, Oct. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Outfit7 Limited, the multinational entertainment company behind the juggernaut franchise Talking Tom and Friends, marks its latest milestone, a remarkable two billion downloads of its iconic suite of apps. This event coincides with the announcement that Outfit7 Limited and Mythology Entertainment have partnered to adapt the Talking Tom and Friends universe into a fully animated or hybrid live-action/animated motion picture for family audiences. The film will be produced by Mythology co-founders Brad Fischer, James Vanderbilt and William Sherak, with Outfit7 founder and CEO, Samo Login executive producing.

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Talking Tom and Friends is a rare global brand that, in just four years, grew from an instant app success into a fully-fledged media entertainment franchise. With a movie in production and a CGI animated series soon to debut, a global licensing and merchandising program and a chart-topping sensation on YouTube, the lovable 3D animated characters have skyrocketed in popularity with fans across the world and sit firmly at the forefront of the digital entertainment era.

"Two billion is an incredible triumph. We're beyond proud that our Talking Tom and Friends cast of characters has brought so much joy, laughter and smiles to people across the globe," said Login. "The new film we are producing with Mythology Entertainment adds a whole new level of excitement and momentum for our brands that will enable fans of all ages to connect with our characters in a whole new way! We're delighted Brad Fisher and his team recognize the fun, loveable and powerful force of Talking Tom and Friends."

"We at Mythology are among the two billion fans of 'Talking Tom and Friends,' so we're very excited to join Samo and Outfit7 in taking these characters from cell phone and tablet screens to big movie screens worldwide," said Fischer. "Talking Tom, Talking Angela, Ginger, Ben, Pierre and Gina have been entertaining kids and their parents for years, and we look forward to giving these beloved friends their own story for families everywhere to enjoy."

The brand has become a global entertainment phenomenon having infiltrated popular culture with its characters featured on ABC's Modern Family, NBC's Today Show and the 2013 White House Easter Roll to name a few.

For more information, please visit www.Outfit7.com and www.talkingtom.com or visit our Facebook, Twitter or YouTube pages.

About Outfit7 Limited
Best known for its global phenomenon Talking Tom and Talking Angela, Outfit7 was founded in 2009 with a mission to bring fun and entertainment to all. Outfit7 is one of the fastest-growing media entertainment companies on the planet, and continues to grow with 230 million active users each month.

Talking Tom and Friends is a rare global brand that, in just four years, grew from an instant app success into a fully-fledged media entertainment franchise. With a movie in production and a CGI animated series soon to debut, a global licensing and merchandising program and a chart-topping sensation on YouTube, the lovable 3D animated characters have skyrocketed in popularity with fans across the world and sit firmly at the forefront of the digital entertainment era.

Outfit7 Limited is a UK multinational entertainment company headquartered in Cyprus.

About Mythology Entertainment
Since the company's launch three years ago, Mythology Entertainment is producing and has closed deals on a wide range of projects in film and television. Partners Bradley Fischer ("Black Swan," "Shutter Island," "Zodiac") and James Vanderbilt ("The Amazing Spider-Man," "Zodiac") are currently in pre-production on "Truth," Vanderbilt's directorial debut based on his adaptation of a memoir by Dan Rather's former news producer, Mary Mapes. The film stars Cate Blanchett and Robert Redford.

Mythology Entertainment is repped by attorneys McKuin, Frankel & Whitehead, and Tim Connors.

PRESS CONTACTS:
Sarah Gumina - GennComm for Outfit7
Sarah@genncomm.com / 310-714-0350

Cassie Chandler - Outfit7
cassie.chandler@outfit7.com / T: +44 (0) 20 7432 4564 / M: +44 (0) 7772 882 082

Annalee Paulo - 42West for Mythology Entertainment
Annalee.Paulo@42West.net / 310-477-4442

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