Middle-earth Enterprises

Amazon Games and Embracer Group’s Middle-earth Enterprises Strike Deal for New The Lord of the Rings Game

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Amazon Games and Embracer Group, through its wholly owned subsidiary Middle-earth Enterprises, part of the operative group Freemode, today announced they have reached an agreement for Amazon Games to develop and publish a new massively multiplayer online (MMO) game based on The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R.

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  • Amazon Games and Embracer Group, through its wholly owned subsidiary Middle-earth Enterprises, part of the operative group Freemode, today announced they have reached an agreement for Amazon Games to develop and publish a new massively multiplayer online (MMO) game based on The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R.
  • The game is in early stages of production, with the Amazon Games Orange County studio—makers of the popular open-world MMO game New World—leading development.
  • “We’re committed to bringing players high-quality games, whether through original IPs or long-beloved ones like The Lord of the Rings,” said Christoph Hartmann, VP, Amazon Games.
  • Separately, Amazon Studios produces the hit series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power for Prime Video, which takes place during Tolkien’s Second Age of Middle-earth and is unrelated to this upcoming MMO game in development with Amazon Games.

The Dark Tongue of MORDOR™: Drop Unveils New Drop + THE LORD OF THE RINGS™ Black Speech Keyboard

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Drop, a leader in the mechanical keyboard industry, and Middle-earth Enterprises are carrying out Sauron's wishes to make the Black Speech the unifying language of all servants of Mordor with the new Drop + The Lord of the Rings Black Speech mechanical keyboard. The newest addition to Drop's line of officially licensed keyboards from the legendary fantasy franchise, the Drop + The Lord of the Rings Black Speech keyboard combines iconic imagery and graphics from the renowned saga along with enthusiast-level performance, making it the perfect centerpiece poised to conquer The Lord of the Rings fans' desktops.

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  • The Black Speech keyboard also features real Black Speech characters on the keycaps, allowing users to express themselves in this rare, masterfully created language.
  • "The Black Speech keyboard is the latest addition to our full line of mechanical keyboard products that celebrate the genius of J.R.R.
  • At Middle-earth Enterprises, we surmise this keyboard is destined to be the One Keyboard for the Dark Lord on his Dark Throne, his One Keyboard to Rule Them All.
  • Similar to the Drop + The Lord of the Rings Elvish and Dwarvish keyboards, the Black Speech keyboard comes fully assembled with the MT3 The Lord of the Rings keycaps, Holy Panda X Switches, and Drop Phantom Stabilizers.

Financial impact from acquisitions is estimated to contribute SEK 550-750 million in pro forma adjusted EBIT FY 22/23, SEK 750-950 million FY 23/24 and SEK 1.0-1.5 billion FY 24/25

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

The Transactions further strengthen and diversify Embracer's portfolio with profitable IPs & franchises and increase Embracer's high margin licensing from external partners.

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  • The Transactions further strengthen and diversify Embracer's portfolio with profitable IPs & franchises and increase Embracer's high margin licensing from external partners.
  • The likely total consideration for the acquired businesses amounts to SEK 8.2 billion.
  • It is encouraging that our group has become a natural and preferred buyer of creative, growing and profitable companies within Gaming and Entertainment.
  • On an aggregated basis the Transactions will have a material impact on Embracer and fulfill financial and strategic objectives.

Embracer Group enters into agreement to acquire IP rights to The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit literary works by J.R.R Tolkien

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

Tolkien, as well as matching rights in other Middle-earth-related literary works authorized by the Tolkien Estate and HarperCollins, which have yet to be explored.

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  • Tolkien, as well as matching rights in other Middle-earth-related literary works authorized by the Tolkien Estate and HarperCollins, which have yet to be explored.
  • I am thrilled to see what lies in the future for this IP with Freemode and Asmodee as a start within the group.
  • Going forward, we also look forward to collaborating with both existing and new external licensees of our increasingly stronger IP portfolio,"says Lars Wingefors, Founder and Group CEO Embracer Group.
  • 1Acquired through Embracer's subsidiary Embracer Freemode Iconic Holding Inc. and will be part of the operative group Embracer Freemode.

Two Keyboards to Rule Them All: Drop Unveils First-Ever Officially Licensed The Lord of the Rings™ Keyboards

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As The Lord of the Rings fans know, "all's well that ends better," and the new Drop + The Lord of the Rings (LOTR) keyboards accomplishes just that with the first-ever officially licensed keyboards from the legendary fantasy franchise. The collaboration with Middle-earth Enterprises is bringing high performance, high fandom style mechanical keyboards to market for enthusiasts.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As The Lord of the Rings fans know, "all's well that ends better," and the new Drop + The Lord of the Rings (LOTR) keyboards accomplishes just that with the first-ever officially licensed keyboards from the legendary fantasy franchise.
  • Developed by Drop as a follow up to its MT3 The Lord of the Rings keycap set, the Drop + The Lord of the Rings keyboards provide a cohesive, pre-built product for the series' passionate fans that can easily be customized with additional LOTR accent keys and artisan keycaps.
  • "We're proud to continue the collaboration with Middle-earth Enterprises to offer the first-ever officially licensed The Lord of the Rings keyboards for fans throughout the realm."
  • Built with premium materials for an enthusiast-level look and feel, The Lord of the Rings keyboards come fully assembled with the MT3 The Lord of the Rings keycaps, Holy Panda X Switches, and Drop Phantom Stabilizers.

Private Division Announces Publishing Partnership with Wētā Workshop

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Monday, August 15, 2022

Private Division , a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced they have signed a new publishing agreement with Wt Workshop , best known for their work on Middle-earth for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.

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  • Private Division , a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced they have signed a new publishing agreement with Wt Workshop , best known for their work on Middle-earth for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
  • In 2014 Wt Workshop founded an interactive game division and are now developing a new game set in the Middle-earth universe of J.R.R.
  • In 2014 Wt Workshop founded an interactive game division and are now developing a new game set in the Middle-earth universe of J.R.R.
  • Private Division and Wt Workshop look forward to sharing more details about this game in the future.

Private Division Announces Publishing Partnership with Wētā Workshop

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Monday, August 15, 2022

Private Division , a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced they have signed a new publishing agreement with Wt Workshop , best known their work on Middle-earth for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.

Key Points: 
  • Private Division , a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced they have signed a new publishing agreement with Wt Workshop , best known their work on Middle-earth for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
  • In 2014 Wt Workshop founded an interactive game division and are now developing a new game set in the Middle-earth universe of J.R.R.
  • In 2014 Wt Workshop founded an interactive game division and are now developing a new game set in the Middle-earth universe of J.R.R.
  • Private Division and Wt Workshop look forward to sharing more details about this game in the future.

Electronic Arts Partners with Middle-earth Enterprises on the Development of Upcoming Mobile Game The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth™

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Monday, May 9, 2022

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA), a global leader in interactive entertainment, has partnered with Middle-earth Enterprises, a division of The Saul Zaentz Company, on the development of a new free-to-play* mobile game.

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  • Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA), a global leader in interactive entertainment, has partnered with Middle-earth Enterprises, a division of The Saul Zaentz Company, on the development of a new free-to-play* mobile game.
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    We are incredibly excited to partner with The Saul Zaentz Company and Middle-earth Enterprises on the next generation of mobile role-playing games, said Malachi Boyle, Vice President of Mobile RPG for Electronic Arts.
  • The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth is expected to enter limited regional beta testing this summer.
  • Middle-earth Enterprises owns exclusive worldwide rights to motion picture, merchandising, stage and other rights in certain literary works of J.R.R.