Exodus Film Group and Legacy have announced today that it has signed a deal with IG2 to bring a videogame based on the upcoming animated feature film Igor to the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS.

The film version of “Igor” is described as a playfully irreverent comedy that brings a new twist to the classic monster genre. It centres on one mad scientist’s hunch-backed assistant who has his own eyes set on becoming a mad scientist, a status he could fulfil by winning the annual Evil Science Fair

“The principals at Legacy and I2G have proven track records in creating and distributing exciting and innovative games,” said Bruce Auerbach, Exodus president of consumer products. “The audience experience will be greatly enhanced by not only seeing the movie, but being able to ‘play’ the movie.”

“The incredibly rich world and characters the film offers are well suited to the action puzzler genre,” said Ariella Lehrer, Legacy Interactive’s CEO. “I think this is a game that will have crossover appeal among casual and more core strategy gamers alike.”

Frederic Chesnais, I2G’s founder and general manager, added, “This project is exactly why I have created I2G, to bring talented people together and facilitate the creation and distribution of interactive entertainment.”

Igor’s characters are being voiced by some of the entertainment industry’s biggest names, including John Cleese, Molly Shannon, Eddie Izzard and Jay Leno, so like so many videogame-movie tie-ins, we’ve no doubt the aural experience will be satisfactory. As for stellar gameplay, however… we’ve seen more than enough awful licensed titles to know it’s best to hold our breath.