VoiceSkins.com, in association with Lucasfilm Ltd. and TomTom, announces the launch of the official Star Wars voices for GPS. Darth Vader’s VoiceSkin is the first Star Wars GPS voice to be made available for download by users of TomTom GPS navigation systems. The voices of Yoda, Han-Solo and C-3PO will be launched over the summer of 2010.
“The TomTom brand is synonymous with high quality navigation. Star Wars fans are sure to be delighted when they hear just how great these voices sound on their TomTom navigation devices,” says Casey Collins, sr. director of international licensing and marketing at Lucas Licensing.
”Star Wars is iconic and the voices from the films are some of the most distinctive and recognisable in popular culture. We are absolutely delighted to bring the official Star Wars voices to TomTom GPS in partnership with Lucasfilm,” said Chris Hilton, CEO of Locutio Voice Technologies, the company behind VoiceSkins.com.
Lord Vader’s menacing voice and signature breathing add a thrilling dimension to TomTom GPS voice commands. Incorporating dialogue inspired by the original films, the Darth Vader VoiceSkin delivers navigation instructions such as: “In 100 yards, take the exit left and do not fail me this time!”, and: “After 800 yards, turn to the left…then… make a U-turn – Obi Wan has taught you well.” And: “Bear left, to the Dark Side. Then in 200 yards you have reached your destination. The Force is with you, but you are not a Jedi yet”.
The Darth Vader voice also features original sound effects from the classic films, including lightsaber sounds and TIE fighter flybys. John Williams’ unforgettable Imperial March music is embedded into certain sections of the navigation commentary. With such audio temptation on offer, Darth Vader will turn all TomTom drivers to the dark side!
“We are thrilled to launch these exclusive Star Wars voices, available only for TomTom devices,” said Tom Murray, senior vice president market development at TomTom, Inc. “Now, Star Wars fans around the world can unite their enthusiasm for Star Wars with their driving experience, making every journey more entertaining and enjoyable.”
Along with the Darth Vader VoiceSkin, Star Wars fans can also download extra content free of charge, including: official Star Wars start-up screen wallpaper; various official warning alerts sounds voiced by Darth Vader; and a Lord Vader map icon.
To celebrate the release of the voices, TomTom is launching a unique Star Wars game where fans can also test their allegiance to the Force, to see if they wish to turn to the dark side. All Star Wars voices will be available in English to purchasers worldwide, with further languages available throughout the summer.
Darth Vader’s voice is available to all users of TomTom navigation systems for download immediately at $12.95. To hear clips of the voices – and to find out more about them and the Star Wars game – visit
· Website www.voiceskins.com/darthvader
· Game: www.tomtom.com/usetheforce
Published on May 14, 2010
