Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has awarded Global Star Software, a publishing label of Take-Two, the exclusive worldwide license to develop, publish and distribute videogames based on the upcoming film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, directed by Tim Burton and based on the classic Roald Dahl book.
The launch of the game is scheduled to coincide with the 2005 release of the film that stars Oscar nominated actor Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka. Twelve-year-old British actor Freddie Highmore takes on the title role of Charlie with newcomers AnnaSophia Robb as Violet Beauregarde, Jordan Fry as Mike Teavee, Julia Winter as Veruca Salt and Philip Wiegratz as Augustus Gloop.
Console game versions will be developed by High Voltage Software. Expect further information soon. RP



