SANTA MONICA, CA--(Marketwired - July 22, 2014) - Twistory Entertainment Studios announced today a joint partnership with World Poker Tour® (WPT®), the leader in internationally televised poker tournaments. Twistory Entertainment Studios merges the art of story telling with technology by producing a series of original television segments of Belle's War that will be incorporated into upcoming episodes of the World Poker Tour.
In each segment, Belle, played by Danielle Vasinova, will square off live against two poker players from the WPT in heads-up matches of her iconic game Belle's War, currently available on all mobile platforms. Belle's War players who finish among the top 13 on the mobile game's leaderboard will be eligible to appear as a contestant in a WPT segment featuring Belle. The game is set in Belle's very own custom-built railcar, from the original graphic novel series, on a custom Belle's War table.
The World Poker Tour and Belle's War will air on Fox Sports Net (FSN). For more information about WPT airdates please contact your local service provider.
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About Belle's War
Available on IOS, Android and Amazon platforms, Belle's War is the stylishly addictive take on the classic card game WAR. The game is set in the fantasy Wild West of the 1860's and stars the world's most adventurous super-heroine Belle as she teaches you how to play her version of the game. It's "War," the original card battle game played in just 90 seconds with a few extra twists. Explore the world of Belle's War at http://www.twistory.com/portfolios/belle
About Twistory Entertainment Studios
Twistory Entertainment was founded in 2009 by film director and writer Christopher "mink" Morrison and Karl Wolfe with a studio model that connects publication, digital film and video games together to create compelling brands driven by great stories across all platforms. Wolfe draws upon his experience with top studios such as Warner Bros., MGM, Paramount and Universal, as well as major television networks and music companies, to bring Twistory into the forefront of entertainment. Brands include Ouch Couch! a smash-hit couch racing game featuring the entertainment group The Janoskians, Shinjuku, a stunning graphic art novel from mink and the legendary artist Yoshitaka Amano (Final Fantasy), and upcoming feature-length animated film produced by acclaimed animation artist and director Robert Valley, World War II adventure graphic series Dust Wars, by storywriter Morrison and Italian illustrator and designer Paolo Parente and the forthcoming children's series Paper Girls. All Twistory stories can be found in Twistory's bi-monthly magazine available in print and digitally on all platforms. For more information go to: www.twistory.com
About World Poker Tour
World Poker Tour (WPT) is the premier name in internationally televised gaming and entertainment with brand presence in land-based tournaments, television, online, and mobile. Leading innovation in the sport of poker since 2002, WPT ignited the global poker boom with the creation of a unique television show based on a series of high-stakes poker tournaments. WPT has broadcast globally in more than 150 countries and territories, and is currently producing its 12th season, which will air on FSN in the United States. Season XII of WPT is sponsored by ClubWPT.com, a unique online membership site that offers inside access to the WPT, as well as a sweepstakes-based poker club available in 35 states across the United States. ClubWPT.com also sponsors Season I of the new WPT Alpha8 series of super-high roller poker tournaments which is currently in production and which will air on FOX Sports 1 in the United States. WPT participates in strategic brand license, partnership, and sponsorship opportunities. WPT Enterprises Inc. is a subsidiary of bwinparty digital entertainment plc. For more information, go to WPT.com.
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Contact Information:
Twistory Media Contact:
Susana Yee
Susana@twistorystudios.com
WPT Media Contact:
Brian Cooley
brian@wicked.is
