Starring Mike Myers in the title role, 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, Dakota Fanning, Spencer Breslin, and Amy Hill. It 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 gamers to step into the role of the mischievous Cat and interact with characters from the film like Thing 1, Thing 2 and the Fish, as well as encounter opponents created specifically for the game. Unique gameplay abilities, including the Umbrella Glide, the Hat-Shield Bounce and the Bubble Goo Gadget, help players to navigate through thirteen wild levels in a wacky Seussian world.

Inspired by the film, 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. 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.

"The Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat video game will enhance the magical Seussian world that audiences will experience in theatres this fall, bringing that world to the interactive entertainment genre," said Luc Vanhal, VU Games' North American President & COO. "This title transforms a highly-recognized character into a style of gaming that will prove enjoyable to children and Seuss enthusiasts of all ages."

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.

PC/PS2/Xbox Features :

• 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, shield from attacks, and capture enemies and goo-booms and target them anywhere in 3D 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.

GBA Specific Features

• 16 Main Levels spread out over 4 unique theme based rooms.
• 3 Modes of gameplay: Control the Cat in traditional 2-D side scrolling levels. Chase Thing 1 and 2 in your SLOW Mobile as you race across wacky city streets. Maneuver Diver Dan in underwater side scrolling shooter levels in an attempt to rescue the fish.
• Numerous Power Ups along the way for the Cat such as his Speed shoes and reflect power for the umbrella.
• Original Dr. Seuss Enemies created specifically for the game.
• Based off the upcoming Universal/Dreamworks film release slated for November 2003 release.