Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat

PUT ON YOUR HAT AND PLAY AS THE CAT! DR. SEUSS' "THE CAT IN THE HAT VIDEO GAME SHIPS TODAY FROM VIVENDI UNIVERSAL GAMES

Whimsical Interactive Adventure Inspired by Universal Pictures/DreamWorks Pictures/Imagine Entertainment's Highly-Anticipated Holiday Film

LOS ANGELES (November 4, 2003) - Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) announced today that it has shipped Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, a 3D action-adventure game inspired by the upcoming Universal Pictures/DreamWorks Pictures/Imagine Entertainment film starring Mike Myers. Developed by Magenta Software for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Xbox video game system from Microsoft, and Digital Eclipse Software for the Game Boy® Advance and PC, Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat game makes its interactive debut for Seuss enthusiasts of all ages.

Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat, the highly-anticipated film adaptation of the literary classic from Academy Award® winning producer Brian Grazer and director Bo Welch, also stars Alec Baldwin, Kelly Preston, Amy Hill and Sean Hayes and is scheduled for release on November 21, 2003.

For the first time ever, the Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat video game will allow players to step into the role of the mischievous Cat and interact with classic Seuss characters like Thing 1, Thing 2 and the Fish, as well as encounter original creatures created specifically for the game. Distinctive gameplay abilities, including the Umbrella Glide, the Hat-Shield Bounce and the Bubble Goo Gadget, help players to navigate through over 20 wild levels in a wacky Seussian world.

"We have captured all of the zany fun, playful humor and visually engaging qualities of Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat in a video game that will appeal to kids and Seuss fans everywhere," said Luc Vanhal, VU Games& North American President & COO. "Our multi-platform game will continue the excitement of what is sure to be the movie event this holiday season."

The video game tells the story of Conrad, a young boy tricked by his neighbor, Mr. Quinn, into opening the Cat's big red box of Seussian magic, allowing it to escape into the real world. Now the Cat must return the Seussian magic to the box and retrieve all three pieces of the "Crab Lock" in order to lock the box for good. Players will also get the unique chance to explore a world beyond the film, as they navigate through rooms of the house that are not seen in the movie.
Key product features include:* Cool hat tricks, kooky creatures and crazy adventures! * Use the Cat's umbrella to float across chasms, shield from attacks and capture creatures and goo-booms; target them to hit other creatures, open doors, or break through walls * The central house hub lets players choose the level they tackle first, allowing for different outcomes and controlling which level opens next * Players can collect items to unlock concept art and still photos from the Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat feature film

Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat interactive game is available now at retail outlets nationwide for approximately $49.99 (PlayStation®2 and Xbox) and $29.99 (Game Boy® Advance and PC). For sales and ordering information, customers can call (800) 545-7677 or visit vugames.com.

The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss was first published in 1957. The mischievous feline visitor in the striped stove-pipe hat makes his big screen debut with this live-action production, which will bring the delightfully off-kilter Dr. Seuss characters - as well as some new ones created especially for the film - to life on the big screen.

Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat has been rated PG (Parental Guidance Suggested - Some Material May Not Be Suitable For Children ) for mild crude humor and some double entendres.

Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat film is licensed by Universal Studios Consumer Products Group (USCPG), which is responsible for global licensing and retail strategies as well as building brand recognition. USCPG is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Vivendi UNIVERSAL Entertainment.

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Press Release

It's Fun to Have Fun, But You Have to Know How...

Go beyond the zany fun of the movie with an unbelievable adventure starring YOU as The Cat in the Hat. The Cat's crate has been opened and Seussian magic has turned the house inside out. Bring all the wacky fun home from the movie as you race to restore order to the house before Mom comes home!

Amazing Seussian creatures, including some just for the game!

Bring the fun of the movie home with over 20 delightful levels!

Use The Cat's amazing Umbrella for tricks like floating, capturing creatures, and more!

Includes favorite characters from the movie - Sally, Conrad, the Fish, Thing 1 and Thing 2!

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Back of Case - PlayStation 2

The game:

Help Conrad and his sister, return the Seussian magic to the box in order to lock

Inspired by the film, the video game tells the story of Conrad, a young boy who has been tricked by his neighbour, Mr. Quinn, into opening the Cat’s big red box of Seussian magic and allowing it to escape into the real world. The Cat must help Conrad and his sister, Sally, return the Seussian magic to the box and retrieve all three pieces of the "Crab Lock" in order to lock the box for good. Players will also get the unique chance to explore a world beyond the film, as they navigate through rooms of the house that are not seen in the movie.

**Original Dr. Seuss Enemies created specifically for the game

Interact with classic Seuss characters from the film such as the rambunctious Thing 1 and Thing 2 and the pessimistic Fish.

A great introduction to action adventure games for kids 6-12 in a non-violent setting.

Layered gameplay that is easy for kids to pick up and play and complex combinations of simple moves that entertain and challenge seasoned gamers.

Use the Cat's umbrella to float across chasms, shields from attacks, and capture enemies and goo-booms to hit other enemies, open doors, or break through walls.

The central house hub let's players choose the level they tackle first, allowing different outcomes and which level opens next.**

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Vivendi Universal Games UK website - Windows/PS2/Xbox

The whacky world of Dr. Seuss' headgear-loving feline comes to PlayStation 2 courtesy of Vivendi Universal Games

One of the best loved children's books of all time, Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat is coming to the big screen this year with Mike 'Austin Powers' Myers in the starring role as the madcap moggy. As well as bursting to life in cinemas, the Cat's peculiar brand of adventures are also heading to PS2 courtesy of Vivendi Universal Games, giving younger players and Dr. Seuss fans everywhere the chance to explore the off beat world of the book and film, and interact with characters such as Thing 1, Thing 2 and the Fish.

The game follows the plot of the film, in which a young lad named Conrad is tricked by his neighbour into opening the Cat's big red box of magic. This allows said magic to run riot and cause havoc in the real world, and it's up to the Cat to help Conrad and his sister Sally return the magic to its box and retrieve the three pieces of the "Crab Lock" so they can keep it there for good. To help him in his quest, the Cat has a range of whacky abilities at his disposal, including the Umbrella Glide, the Hat-Shield Bounce and the Bubble Goo Gadget. Although it's based closely on the film, the game actually goes further, letting you explore rooms of the house that don't feature in the movie, making it a must for Dr. Seuss fans of all ages.

• Based on the movie starring Mike Myers
• Explore environments from the film and interact with characters such as Thing 1, Thing 2 and the Fish
• Use the Cat's crazy abilities, including the Umbrella Glide, the Hat-Shield Bounce and the Bubble Goo Gadget

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uk.playstation.com

Bring the zany fun of the feature film home in Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat video game! Play as the Cat and extend the whimsical fun of the movie as you venture deep into the delightfully off-kilter Seussian world. Race to restore order when the Cat’s crate is mistakenly opened and Seussian magic turns the house inside out.

• 20 delightful levels: Featuring 3-D environments that extend the topsy-turvy movie world to your living room.
• Wacky Seussian creatures: Jump, dodge, and capture these crazy creatures, including new ones created just for the game.
• Amazing umbrella: Master floating moves and other tricks with the Cat's prop!

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www.xbox.com