Skydance New Media’s second project, led by Amy Hennig, will be a cinematic adventure game based on the Disney Star Wars license.
In addition to partnering with Marvel to develop a big-budget storytelling game based on the Marvel license, US studio Skydance New Media will also release a new Star Wars video game adaptation led by Lucasfilm Games.
“I have often described how watching Star Wars in 1977 profoundly changed my 12-year-old brain, indelibly shaping my creative life and my future,” said Amy Hennig, president of Skydance New Media. “I’m thrilled to be working with Lucasfilm Games again to tell interactive stories about this galaxy that I love.”Douglas Reilly, Vice President of Lucasfilm Games, added: “We are thrilled to be working with Amy Hennig again. She and the Skydance New Media team have the talent and ambition to create a unique Star Wars adventure. Their vision of creating compelling cinematic interactive experiences makes this collaboration very exciting. We are working hard with their team of experienced and talented developers and look forward to sharing more with Star Wars fans. when the time comes. ”
Two major Skydance New Media partnerships in two years
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Lucasfilm Games,” said Julian Beek, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Skydance New Media. “ We can’t wait to take fans on an epic journey with this Star Wars adventure game. “