http://pdf.reuters.com/htmlnews/8knews.asp?i=43059c3bf0e37541&u=urn:newsml:reuters.com:20120608:nBw085894a New "Tom Loves Angela" Debuts Original Song and Music Video Produced by WaltDisney RecordsPALO ALTO, Calif.--(Business Wire)--Outfit7 Inc., a subsidiary of Out Fit 7 Ltd, the global entertainment companybehind the blockbuster Talking Friends mobile apps, announced the launch of aromantic new app, "Tom Loves Angela," which brings the Talking Friendscharacters to a new level by allowing users to have conversations withcharacters in the app. For the first time, users will be able to experience thefunny, witty and often cheeky personality of Tom`s favorite feline, Angela. Fanswill be able to chat with Angela about everything from love, to movies, totravel, to her favorite cat, and listen to her responses. The app also letsusers help Tom woo Angela by putting fans in the driver`s seat to deliver sweetnothings from Tom`s mouth to Angela`s ears. To complement the love story between Tom and Angela, Outfit7 launched a newcollaboration with Walt Disney Records to debutTalking Tom`s foray into singingwith the duet "You Get Me." The original number written by Jamie Houston--theproducer/songwriter behind several "Hannah Montana" and "High School Musical"hits, will be available June 12 in the iTunes Store. "`Tom Loves Angela` brings an entirely new level of entertainment that lets fansemotionally engage in a way never before possible with the beloved TalkingFriends characters," said Samo Login, CEO and Co-Founder of Outfit7 Inc. "We`regiving the Talking Friends users a more engaging experience by giving fansdirect access to the characters` inner thoughts and emotions." The launch of "Tom Loves Angela" extends Outfit7`s ability to promoteself-expression through fun, user-generated entertainment. Featuring newtechnology and impressive design elements, "Tom Loves Angela" delivers a trulyimmersive experience with stunning animation and design elements never beforeseen in the Talking Friends apps. "`You Get Me` is an inspiring duet with lyrics that convey a heartfelt messagethat perfectly mirrors Tom and Angela`s relationship," said Rob Souriall,Vice-President of Marketing, Walt Disney Records. "We`re thrilled to becollaborating with Outfit7 to help them extend the beloved Talking Friendscharacters into a new medium." Less than two years after launching the first Talking Friends mobile app, theTalking Friends characters reach more than 110 million monthly active usersworldwide. The company averages 35 million downloads per month and the TalkingFriends brand has more than 750,000 user-generated videos uploaded to YouTubewith more than 355 million views. Features include:? Talk to Tom and listen to him deliver your messages to Angela. ? Help Tom blow Angela kisses. ? Have a conversation with Angela about a variety of subjects. ? Listen to Tom and Angela sing the chorus of their song, "You Get Me." ? Help Tom shower Angela with various gifts. ? Ask Angela to tell a joke and enjoy her great sense of humor. For more information on the collection of Talking Friends mobile apps pleasevisit:www.Outfit7.com. About Outfit7With over 110 million monthly active users since its first app launch in July2010, Outfit7 is one of the world's fastest growing mobile entertainmentnetworks. Its Talking Friends collection has become an entertainment phenomenonwith the characters featured on ABC's Modern Family as well as NBC's Today Show.There are 14 characters in the Talking Friends collection including Talking TomCat, Talking Ben and Talking Gina the Giraffe. Each of the Talking Friends appsfeatures a unique and fully animated 3D character that comes to life when poked,tickled, and played with on mobile touch-screen devices for the iOS and Androidplatforms. The interactive characters can engage in friendly two-wayconversations about their inner emotions with users or repeat things users sayto them and customized videos of interactions with the characters can be sharedvia Facebook, YouTube or email. Outfit7 is headquartered in Limassol, Cypruswith subsidiaries in Palo Alto, USA; London, England; Ljubljana, Slovenia; andSeoul, South Korea. About Walt Disney Records/Disney Music GroupDisney Music Group is home to Hollywood Records, Walt Disney Records, and DisneyMusic Publishing. The rosters of the record labels span a wide variety ofartists including pop (Selena Gomez & The Scene, Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato,McClain Sisters, American Idol finalist Stefano, Jesse McCartney), rock (GracePotter & The Nocturnals, Breaking Benjamin, Plain White T`s, Redlight King,Cherri Bomb, Bridgit Mendler), and the legendary band Queen, plus family musicand soundtracks (Phineas and Ferb, Shake It Up, A.N.T. Farm, Muppets: The GreenAlbum, The Muppets, TRON: Legacy). SutherlandGold Group for Outfit7Kim Morrison, 925-899-7483kmorrison@sutherlandgold.comorWalt Disney Records/Disney Music GroupMaria Kleinman, 818-238-1089maria.kleinman@disney.comCopyright Business Wire 2012
Outfit7 Launches First App That Lets Users Have Conversations with Talking Friends Characters
June 10, 2012




















