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The highly-popular mobile running game Temple Run is heading towards the small screens in front of millions of households across the globe as an unscripted live-action reality competition program. It will be produced by none other than A. Smith & Co. Productions, the powerhouse production company behind top reality competition series American Ninja Warrior and The Titan Games in partnership with game developer Imangi Studios.
Competitors will have the opportunity to run through a real-life version of the Temple Run course, complete with unexpected twists and challenging obstacles based on the popular mobile game. In a statement, A. Smith & Co. Productions chairman Arthur Smith said, “Temple Run is one of the most recognizable mobile games in the world and we have big plans to bring the global phenomenon to life. We will bring our keen eye and passion for unscripted content to create a competition where, just like the beloved game, speed, agility and quick decision-making are key.” On the other hand, for Imangi Studios CEO Walter Devins, "Our team is always looking for ways to elevate our IP into exciting new formats. We’ve built a passionate global community around Temple Run, and this partnership will give our fans an experience unlike ever before. A. Smith & Co. creates epic shows that inspire people to push their limits to reach greatness, and we can’t wait to see them do the same with Temple Run.”
A 3D third-person endless running video game developed by Imangi Studios and first released in 2011 on Apple devices via the App Store, Temple Run enables players to control an explorer who has obtained an ancient relic and is running from demonic monkey-like creatures who are chasing him. Players are tasked with racing through an ancient temple while overcoming simulated obstacles similar to the action-packed adventures of Indiana Jones, Tomb Raider's Lara Croft and Nathan Drake of Uncharted. Since its initial release, Temple Run has amassed more than two billion global downloads to date. More details on the Temple Run television series are slated to be disclosed in the foreseeable future prior to its premiere.
