Now that
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? has been turned into a computer game by THQ or Toy Headquarters, how much more interactive can the cerebral challenge show get? The answer is a marriage between computer technology and television.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. announced last week that it has acquired the license from Mark Burnett Productions to develop Plug It In & Play TV Games products of its popular quiz show. Plug It In & Play TV Games are systems loaded with several modules housed in just one controller that plugs directly into the A/V outlets of standard televisions.
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Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? consoles will be made up of different levels of difficulty, with questions ranging from first to fifth grade subject matters. Series host,
Jeff Foxworthy, will carry on as schoolmaster in the game scenarios.
"JAKKS Pacific's Plug It In & Play TV Games are a perfect fit to recreate the contestant experience on
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?," show executive producer, Roy Bank, commented. "We are delighted to be working with JAKKS Pacific on what is a great incarnation of the show."
For his part, JAKKS Pacific's senior vice president for marketing of electronics expressed enthusiasm over the agreement.
"Now fans of the game show can find out if they really are smarter than a 5th grader with JAKKS' new
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? TV Games controller," John Ardell said. "With more than 50 million TV Games units sold to date, our line-up of game show titles is among the strongest sellers, and we are excited to add this fun new game show to our roster."
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Plug It In & Play TV Games are slated to hit the market in Spring next year. Each unit is expected to command $19.99.
-Rosario Santiago, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: CNN
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