Gaia Interactive and Radar Pictures Team to Bring Facebook and Mobile Gaming Hit Monster Galaxy to the Big Screen

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaia Interactive, one of the world's most active social gaming communities, has teamed up with Radar Pictures, the leading independent production company, to turn one of the most popular Facebook games, Monster Galaxy, into a motion picture.

Radar selected Gaia's Monster Galaxy based on the artistic visuals and the ongoing success of the game. Monster Galaxy has reigned as a top 10 game on the Facebook platform for a consecutive six months, peaking at over 15 million users per month. The game attracted a similar following when it was launched on the mobile platform in September 2011. The movie version of Monster Galaxy promises to bring fans a similar aesthetic, bringing its unique "Moga" characters' rich story and charming artwork to the big screen, while leveraging Radar Pictures' vast experience in the movie industry.  

Radar's owner Ted Field, a respected icon in the entertainment industry with a 30-year career as a movie, music and television executive, has produced over 60 movies that have generated nearly $7 billion in revenue, including films such as The Last Samurai, Jumanji, Pitch Black, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

"Gaia has always been focused on offering our highly-creative user base a fun, social environment to share their interests," said Mike Sego, CEO, Gaia Interactive. "When Radar Pictures approached us about turning Monster Galaxy into a film, it seemed like a perfect fit for our goal of entertaining a broader audience. From Gaia Online, to Facebook, to mobile – and now into a movie – we're thrilled to be expanding the Monster Galaxy experience to a wider audience."

More details regarding the partnership will be announced in 2012.

About Gaia Interactive

Founded in 2003, Gaia Interactive is the pioneer in virtual goods and is one of the world's most active social gaming communities. Gaia provides a fun, social environment that inspires individuality and creativity. Launched in 2010, the company's Facebook title Monster Galaxy is one of the fastest growing games on the social network, boasting nearly 10 million monthly users. Gaia brings a new breed of casual gaming across multiple platforms, with the company's intricate characters, storyline and imagery. For more information, visit www.gaiaonline.com.

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