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Angry Birds movie given July 1, 2016 release
Sony Pictures has claimed the worldwide distribution rights for Rovio's upcoming Angry Birds animated movie, and has set a July 1, 2016 release. The…
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Angry Birds and other merchandise made up 45% of Rovio’s revenue in 2012
Revenue from merchandise now accounts for almost half of Rovio's revenue, with consumers simply unable to get enough of the lovable Angry Birds plush…
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Angry Birds titles achieved 30 million downloads during Christmas week
Angry Birds titles combined to generate 30 million downloads during Christmas Week (December 22-29) and over eight million on Christmas Day alone, Rovio has…
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Angry Birds movie to be released in summer 2016
The Angry Birds franchise is set to expand once again with the summer 2016 release of its first ever motion picture, Rovio has announced.…
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Angry Birds fizzy pop more popular than Coca Cola in Finland
An Angry Birds soft drink has been so successful in Finland that it's outselling giants such as Coca Cola and Pepsi, reports The Next…
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Rovio teams up with McDonald’s for location-based Angry Birds games in China
Rovio, fresh from its partnership with LucasFilm for Angry Birds Star Wars, has announced a deal with McDonald's in China. People playing Angry Birds…
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Angry Birds spin-off Bad Piggies to launch September 27
Bad Piggies, a new game based in the same universe as the Angry Birds, will be released September 27 for iOS, Android and Mac,…
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Freddie Mercury becomes honorary member of the Angry Birds Family
Angry Birds creator Rovio Entertainment has announced a partnership with Freddie For A Day - the worldwide marker of the life of the late…
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Battlefield 3 senior producer Patrick Liu joins Angry Birds family
Battlefield 3 senior producer Patrick Liu has joined Rovio's new Stockholm studio as creative director. The job switcharoo was announced on Twitter by Rovio…
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Reviews not important to casual gamers, says Angry Birds firm
Word of mouth is king in the world of casual gaming, leaving little need for traditional reviews, Rovio vice president of M&A, Teemu Huuhtanen,…
