Topic: Dancing With the Stars Now Available

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Want to do the foxtrot with Emmitt Smith?  Neither do I, but here's the game to do it in anyway.
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 DON'T FAINT. "DANCING WITH THE STARS" SHIPS FOR WII AND PS2    

Cha-Cha, Tango, Mambo and more with Emmitt Smith, Mario Lopez and Stacey Keibler and others to Claim the Title of America's Favorite Celebrity Dancer    

Minneapolis, MN - October 31, 2007 - Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), in  conjunction with Disney-ABC Television Group's ABC Entertainment and BBC  Worldwide, announced today that "Dancing with the Stars" for Wii™ and  PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system is available in retail stores  nationwide.  A limited edition party-bundle containing a "Dancing with the  Stars" dance pad along with the PlayStation®2 game will release on November  13th.    

Join some of the most popular cast members from past seasons, including nine  stars such as Joey Lawrence and Laila Ali and nine professional dancers as  you compete to impress the judges. Dance to thirty-six licensed songs from  the show, including "She's a Lady", "These Boots are for Walking", "The  Final Countdown", "I Like The Way You Move", "Put Your Records On", and  "Independent Woman Part 1"and strut your best dance moves to all ten  different dance styles from the show. The game features single-player,  head-to-head and duet modes. On the Wii, players use the Wii RemoteT and the  NunchukT to physically mimic elegant dance moves while at the same time  allowing the player to add his or her own personal flair!   The  PlayStation®2 version is compatible with the licensed PlayStation®2 system  dance mats available on the market.    

"The Dancing with the Stars video game is an interactive embodiment of the  hit show's fun and excitement," said David Oxford, General Manager,  Activision, Inc.  "It's a perfect way for people to enjoy the style, grace,  and popular appeal of the show in a social or party setting with their  family and friends."    

"Expanding the success of our top-rated Dancing with the Stars franchise to  the world of gaming has always been a part of our long term business  strategy," said Bruce Gersh, Senior Vice President, Business Development,  ABC Entertainment & ABC Studios. "Working together with Activision and the  BBC, we've created an incredible game that our fans can embrace."    

"Dancing with the Stars" video game, which is published by Activision  Minneapolis, is currently available for the Wii for $49.99 and PlayStation®2  for $39.99.  Both versions have a rating of "E 10+" for Ages 10 and up by  the ESRB.   The limited-edition "Dancing with the Stars" dance pad bundled  with the PlayStation®2 game will ship to retail stores on November 13th,  2007 for $49.99.