Today The Force Will Be With You, with the launch of the Darth Vader and Yoda voices for Garmin navigation devices

Garmin, in association with Lucasfilm Ltd., Locutio Voice Technologies Ltd., and Spot It Out, launches the official Star Wars voices for Garmin personal navigation devices. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) August 04, 2011 - The voices are compatible with Garmin's range of personal navigation devices to guide you through the galaxy.

"We are thrilled to distribute Star Wars voices to Garmin drivers worldwide. They are available from Spot It Out's GPS App Shop, Garmin.com and in Best Buy stores across the US in the form of pre-paid gift cards," says George Filley, Founder and General Partner at Spot It Out.

"Owners of Garmin navigation products can now be guided by their favorite Star Wars voices. Having Darth Vader or Yoda as your co-pilot will ensure that users of Garmin devices can now share in the magic of Star Wars," says Kristina Anderson, Manager, Global Hardlines at Lucas Licensing.

Chris Hilton, CEO of Locutio, developers of the voices, says: 'In addition to the signature breathing and menacing navigation commentary, the inclusion of original Star Wars sound effects - including TIE fighters and lightsabers - as well as John Williams' unforgettable Imperial March music will make every journey with Darth Vader a truly thrilling experience."
Darth Vader provides navigation guidance for drivers, such as: "Proceed to the highlighted route. Your destiny lies with me. Obi-wan knew this to be true". And: "Traffic ahead. The Emperor has foreseen it"

The voice of Yoda features the Jedi Master's characteristic speech patterns paired with occasional dialogue from Obi-Wan Kenobi taken straight from the classic films. Instructing drivers and passengers alike in the ways of the Force, Yoda offers sage guidance with phrases that include: "Right you should turn, then sharp left...control, control, if a Jedi, you wish to be", and "After 200 yards turn right... then bear left…but not to the dark side."

Both voices feature fully randomized navigation dialogue, ensuring that Garmin drivers and passengers will hear a wide variety of different phrases and sound effects on every journey. The voices each come with a stunning 3D map icon to provide an authentic Star Wars visual experience, complementing the audio delights on offer.

The Garmin Star Wars voices are available in English. Both voices are available to download for $12.99 at the following links:

Garmin: http://www8.garmin.com/vehicles/starwars/
SpotItOut: http://shop.spotitout.com/products/yoda-voice-garmin

About Locutio Voice Technologies, developer of the Star Wars GPS voices.

Founded in 2004, Locutio Voice Technologies is the world's foremost developer of premium branded voice content for in-car and mobile phone based GPS. Working with companies such as Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products, Lucasfilm Ltd., Warner Bros. and Stampede Management, Locutio has brought vocal greats such as Homer Simpson, Mr. Burns, Darth Vader, Bugs Bunny and Snoop Dogg to TomTom and Garmin GPS. Locutio's voices make every journey a truly fun event, delivering real in-car infotainment! More high-profile premium branded celebrity voice content is set to be launched throughout 2011. See www.Locutio.co.uk for further details

About Spotitout.com, distributor of the Star Wars GPS voices.
Spot It Out is the first publisher of premium content for navigation systems. The company brings branded lifestyle content from popular shows and publications to mobile devices. Spot it Out offers a whole roster of content for navigation devices, such as voices and travel guides through its web store and through its retail and online distribution network.
Lucasfilm, STAR WARS™ and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. TM & © Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.

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