SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Kabam, a world leader in free-to-play games for traditional players, has partnered with Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), a premier next generation global content leader, to launch The Hunger Games: Panem Rising, the official mobile game of the highly anticipated film The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, the two companies announced. The game is now available for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Android devices.

"As one of the most popular film franchises in history, Kabam knew we had to deliver an experience that not only dived deep into The Hunger Games universe but was also fun to play," said Mike Li, co-founder and general manager of Kabam's Beijing Studio. "From exploring Districts to recruiting and collecting fan-favorite characters from all three films such as Katniss, Peeta and Gale, fans will appreciate The Hunger Games: Panem Rising's authenticity and enjoy the strategic gameplay."

Developed by Kabam's Beijing studio, The Hunger Games: Panem Rising is an action-packed role-playing card mobile game, where players immerse themselves into the world of Panem. Assuming the role of a resistance leader, players will recruit a team to aid Katniss Everdeen in the rebellion against the oppressive Capitol. Players will be able to train and equip their squads with special items found while exploring the diverse Districts of Panem. Main characters such as Katniss, Gale and Peeta can be recruited and each have their own unique traits and abilities. Original artwork and exclusive content make The Hunger Games: Panem Rising an interactive experience like no other. Game features include:

JOIN THE FIGHT


    --  Enlist hundreds of your favorite characters from Katniss, Gale, Peeta,
        and Beetee to shape the rebellion and liberate Panem!
    --  Collect hundreds of items from the world of the Hunger Games to aid you
        in your fight
    --  Each character has unique abilities, stats, and allegiances that will
        determine your success

FORM THE STRONGEST AND SMARTEST SQUAD 


    --  Manage your team by expanding your squad and character's abilities
    --  Upgrade and promote your recruits to make them even more powerful

EXPLORE THE UNIQUE DISTRICTS OF PANEM


    --  Meet the citizens of Panem's Districts as the story comes to life on
        your mobile device
    --  Complete missions, recruit rebels and gain valuable collectables
        throughout Panem; from the Transportation District to the Luxury
        District!

The first two installments of the global blockbuster Hunger Games franchise, starring Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence, have grossed more than $1.5 billion at the worldwide box office, and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is the 10(th) highest-grossing domestic release of all time. The next installment of the franchise, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1, will be released worldwide on November 21.

ABOUT KABAM

Kabam is the leader in the western world for free-to-play games for traditional players with first and third party published titles. Kabam games are available on mobile devices via its own dedicated channel in the Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore, and on the Web via Facebook, Yahoo, Kabam.com and other platforms. Kabam is the fastest growing Internet media company in the San Francisco Bay Area and the 17th fastest growing company overall in the U.S., according to Deloitte LLP. Kabam's 2013 revenues exceeded $360 million, a 100 percent increase over 2012. The company is valued at more than $1 billion, profitable, cash-flow positive, and has created four titles that have grossed more than $100 million each in their life. Kabam's Kingdoms of Camelot franchise has grossed more than $250 million in less than four years, making it one of the top 10 strategy franchises of all time. In 2012, Kabam Publishing was launched to provide third-party developers access to Kabam's technology platform, distribution channels, data analytics and best practices that Kabam's in-house development teams use to bring wildly successful games to players worldwide. Kabam has 800 employees around the world, with corporate headquarters in San Francisco. The company's investors include Alibaba, Canaan Partners, Google, MGM, Intel, Pinnacle Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Warner Brothers and others. More information about Kabam can be found at www.kabam.com.

ABOUT LIONSGATE

Lionsgate, home to The Hunger Games, Twilight and Divergent franchises, is a premier next generation global content leader with a strong and diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, digital distribution, new channel platforms and international distribution and sales. Lionsgate currently has more than 30 television shows on over 20 different networks spanning its primetime production, distribution and syndication businesses, including such critically-acclaimed hits as the multiple Emmy Award-winning Mad Men and Nurse Jackie, the comedy Anger Management, the broadcast network series Nashville, the syndication success The Wendy Williams Show and the critically-acclaimed hit series Orange is the New Black.

Its feature film business has been fueled by such recent successes as the blockbuster first two installments of The Hunger Games franchise, The Hunger Games and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the first installment of the Divergent franchise, Now You See Me, John Wick, Warm Bodies, The Possession, Sinister, Roadside Attractions' A Most Wanted Man, Lionsgate/Codeblack Films' Addicted and Pantelion Films' Instructions Not Included, the highest-grossing Spanish-language film ever released in the U.S.

Lionsgate's home entertainment business is an industry leader in box office-to-DVD and box office-to-VOD revenue conversion rate. Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 16,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as the foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate and Summit brands remain synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world. www.lionsgate.com

CONTACT: Alex Munson, Rogers and Cowan, amunson@rogersandcowan.com, 310-854-8297; or Carol Quito, Kabam, cquito@kabaminc.com, 415-987-7611

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