SHANGHAI, July 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Taomee
Holdings Limited ("Taomee" or the "Company") (NYSE: TAOM), one of
the leading children's entertainment and media companies in
China, today announced that it
will commercially launch one of its online virtual worlds- Mole's
World in South Korea and
Thailand, on July 27th, August
1st, respectively.
In January 2012, Taomee announced
its agreement with Central Star Ltd ("Central Star"), a leading
Taiwan-based game operator, for
the exclusive rights to license Mole's World in Thailand. On February
6th, 2012, Taomee also announced that it entered into an
agreement with TokTokPlus Co., Ltd ("TokTokPlus"), a leading
Korea-based game publisher and developer, for the exclusive license
to operate its highly-anticipated Mole's World in South Korea.
Regarding to the upcoming launch, Mr. Kim Sang Keun, Chief Executive Officer of
TokTokPlus said "We are excited about the upcoming commercial
launch of Mole's World to our broad gaming audience and are
confident in the success of the game in the Korea market."
About Mole's World:
Mole's World is Taomee's first franchise launched in
September 2008, the franchise
features a community of cuddly red-nosed moles living in a variety
of settings and landscapes, and interact in many social activities
that promote wholesome family values, friendships, and happiness.
Mole's World has been well received by children since its release
in China market and has won
numerous recognitions from top game websites and organizations
since publication, including "Internet Culture Innovator 2010
Award" by Ministry of Culture, China; "State Online Publishing 2010 Award" by
GAAP, China and "Elite
Virtual World 2011 Award" by Domestic web game committee.
About Taomee Holdings Limited
Taomee Holdings Limited is one of the leading children's
entertainment and media companies in China driven to deliver exceptional
entertainment to children and families. Founded in 2007, Taomee is
one the first companies in Greater
China to develop animated franchises for children through
online virtual world that are both fun and educational. The
Company's virtual worlds are widely trusted by millions of parents
and caregivers across Asia. The
Company's Mole's World and Seer franchises and characters have
reached millions of children and families through virtual worlds,
books, monthly print magazines, mobile applications, animated
television series and movies. For more information, please visit:
http://www.taomee.com/en_taomee.html
- Visit online virtual world communities at www.61.com
- Watch animations and films at http://v.61.com/
- Download mobile games and applications at http://m.61.com/
- Share with other parents and caregivers at
http://mama.61.com/
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to attract users and further enhance the Company's brand
recognition; and trends and competition in the children's
entertainment and media market and industry, including those for
online entertainment. Further information regarding these and other
risks is included in Taomee's filings with the U.S. Securities and
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final prospectus dated June 10, 2011
and its annual report on Form 20-F dated April 18, 2012. All information provided in this
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correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ
materially from the anticipated results.
For more information, please contact:
Na You
Taomee Holdings Limited
+86-21-61280056-8578
ir@taomee.com
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