Kotaku
Warner Bros. has hired former Vivendi prez Martin Tremblay as president of its Interactive Entertainment business. In his new role, Tremblay will handle the studio's long-term strategy, from publishing and distribution to licensing and business development.
Tremblay was Vivendi's worldwide studios president since 2006, overlooking the release of titles including Scarface: The World is Yours, World in Conflict, the Crash and Spyro series and F.E.A.R on consoles. Prior to that, Tremblay was President and COO at Ubisoft Montreal.
Warner Bros. has been creating, licensing and publishing some of the best in class interactive entertainment out there today," said Tremblay. "I look forward to working with the team of talented and creative people at WBIE to expand on the great work they are already doing."
Tremblay will begin at WBIE in July 2008, and will report directly to Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group president Kevin Tsujihara.
Comments
At first glance I totally thought that was the "I'm a PC" guy.
Honestly had no clue who he was, until I read the articles about the non-compete injunction placed on him nearly two years ago. "Oh, that guy."
Tremblay was in charge of the Sierra division for a while. I kept hoping for a revival of their old franchises - but nothing. That's really too bad.
I've watched Vivendi Games grow in leaps and bounds. Their current CEO Bruce Hack went to my b-school and has participated in some events here as well.
From the number of posts, I can tell noone's lower lips are getting tremblay due to his departure.
@Billkwando: Yeah, that is really weird.
Vivendi... I'm an Insomniac / Naughty Dog fan, so vivendi just makes me angry...
I hope I don't create a game series that gets stolen out from under me because I want to leave the company and have control over my own creativity.
This article wins the "Least posts ever" award.
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