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March 11, 2003 - Eidos Interactive and Viacom Consumer Products have joined forces to produce a video game based on the Paramount Pictures action adventure movie, "The Italian Job," directed by F Gary Gray. Eidos and Viacom expect "The Italian Job" to be ready for the market in the summer of 2003.

In a press release issued by Eidos Interactive, CEO Mike McGarvey said, "'The Italian Job' is a very strong property and has all the elements that will enable us to produce a great game. The film is widely anticipated to be one of this year's biggest movies. Eidos aims to benefit from the film's marketing and success by releasing the game around the theatrical window."

Pam Newton, vice president marketing and licensing, Viacom Consumer Products was quoted as saying, "Players will have a chance to relive the high-octane movie experience while playing 'The Italian Job' game by Eidos Interactive. We are excited to be working with Eidos. Their commitment to quality and authenticity will generate a great product for fans of the film and gamers alike."

"The Italian Job" is about mastermind thief Charlie Croker (Mark Wahlberg), who pulls off an amazing gold bullion heist from a heavily guarded palazzo in Venice, Italy, only to be double-crossed by one of his crew, Steve (Edward Norton). Seeking revenge, Charlie recruits Stella (Charlize Theron), a beautiful nerves-of-steel safe cracker. Together with his former gang, Charlie and Stella follow the backstabber to California where they plan to re-steal the gold by manipulating traffic signals and creating havoc on the streets of Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Eidos Interactive