In the world of movie licensed video games, Sierra Entertainment has announced a video game adaption of upcoming The Spiderwick Chronicles movie is in the works. Developer Stormfront Studios will be behind the project, and it’ll be available for nearly all major game systems, including the Wii and DS.

“Sierra Entertainment is excited to announce that one of the most anticipated family entertainment films of 2008 will be coming to the world of video games as well,” said Al Simone, senior vice president, Global Marketing for Sierra Entertainment. “The Spiderwick Chronicles video game will authentically recreate the world of Jared, Simon and Mallory Grace, putting gamers in their shoes as they discover a hidden world of fantastical creatures-sprites, ogres, goblins, brownies and more. Fans of the Spiderwick books now not only have the movie to look forward to, but will be able to live in their favorite fantasy world in this adventure filled game.”

The Spiderwick Chronicles tells the story of three children in search of Arthur Spiderwick’s Field Guide. Their adventure wouldn’t be complete without facing a debacle or two with magical creatures lurking about the land. The movie is being created by Paramount Pictures and Nickelodien Films, which is based on a best-selling children’s book by Holly Black and Tony Diterlizzi.

Expect the video game adaption to be released in February 2008.