Sierra Entertainment has announced that Ice Age 2: The Meltdown is currently in development for the Wii and will be made available this coming holiday season.

The game will be based on the hit 20th Century Fox animated film and will likewise feature characters that people of all ages saw in the movie. Players will be able to take on the role of Manny the Mammoth, Sid the Sloth, Diego the Sabre-Toothed Tiger, or the adorably funny sabre-toothed squirrel Scrat, as they take on the task of stopping a huge glacial dam from breaking and flooding their valley.

The action-adventure game is set in a melting paradise of water parks, geysers and tar pits, and according to Sierra Entertainment's PR, Ice Age 2: The Meltdown will fully utilize the Wii's unique features. Executive VP of Fox Licensing and Merchandising said:

"Ice Age is an amazing franchise and the perfect fit for Nintendo's next generation platform. Ice Age 2 promises to utilize the Wii's specs to the fullest capacity for a great gaming experience."

Hollywood actors Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary and Jay Leno will also be lending their voice talents to the game, making your gaming experience with Ice Age 2: The Meltdown more fun. The said game is currently available for the PS2, Xbox, GameCube, DS, GBA, and PC, and will be making its way to the Wii come holiday season.