Jason Lee Stars as the Voice of 'Dave Seville' in New Alvin and the Chipmunks Video Game This Holiday

Jason Lee Stars as the Voice of 'Dave Seville' in New Alvin and the Chipmunks Video Game This Holiday

Golden Globe-Nominated Actor of 'My Name is Earl' Fame Helps the #1 Kids Musical Act Bring Classic Chipmunk Style to Video Game

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Brash Entertainment announced today that Jason Lee will reprise his latest feature film role of 'Dave Seville', the famed father/manager to the lovable Alvin, Simon, and Theodore, in the upcoming video game Alvin and the Chipmunks, in stores on December 4, 2007. Lee stars in the upcoming Twentieth Century Fox live action film of the same name opening in theaters nationwide December 14, 2007.

The rhythm-based video game focuses on the Chipmunks' musical abilities with a combination of fun game play, and a popular soundtrack -- creating another way for the fans, new and old, to enjoy and expand on their Alvin and the Chipmunks experience. Offering fun for the whole family, the soundtrack boasts chart-topping songs and cult favorites spanning several decades, sung in signature Chipmunk style.

Lee stars in and co-produces the hit television comedy series, "My Name is Earl" currently in its third season on NBC. His role as 'Earl Hickey' has earned him numerous best actor nominations including a Golden Globe, SAG Award, Teen Choice Award and Kids' Choice Award. He worked with writer-director Cameron Crowe in both ALMOST FAMOUS and VANILLA SKY, and starred in such classic hit movies as MALLRATS, CHASING AMY, DOGMA, JAY AND SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK and CLERKS II. Lee won an Independent Spirit Award for his role in CHASING AMY. Hailing from Southern California, Lee is an avid gamer and former professional skateboarder.

"I was flattered to have gotten the offer to play Dave Seville in the film and video game. It's Alvin and the Chipmunks, it's a classic ... and it's a role that I have never played," said Jason Lee. "I was able to go from Earl to not having to wear the mustache, to looking much different and just being in something that my kid is going to love, a game I can enjoy playing with him."

The game will be available for the PLAYSTATION(R)2 computer entertainment system, the Wii(TM) and Nintendo DS(TM) videogame systems from Nintendo, and PC. This game is scheduled to ship December 4, 2007 and is rated 'E' for Everyone by the ESRB.

About Brash Entertainment

Brash Entertainment is a video game company focused on developing compelling, high-quality games based on theatrical properties. By collaborating closely with top creative talent from both Hollywood and the game industry, Brash delivers deeply satisfying games that extend the filmmakers vision into the best possible entertainment experience for gamers. The company has long-term relationships with leading Hollywood studios including Lions Gate Films, Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising, Universal Studios Licensing, Vanguard Animation, and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Currently, Brash has more than 40 licenses and 12 games in production across all genres including kids, horror, action, and adventure games. Launched with significant investment from a group of investors lead by Abry Partners LLC, Brash is committed to opening creative avenues for filmmakers and game developers, and providing gamers with exciting new ways to engage with the stories, characters, and drama of their favorite movies.

About Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising

A recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Television and Fox Broadcasting Company, as well as third party lines. The division is aligned with Twentieth Century Fox Television, one of the top suppliers of primetime entertainment programming to the broadcast networks.

About Alvin and the Chipmunks Theatrical Release

Alvin and the Chipmunks, a global phenomenon to generations of fans, becomes a live action/CGI motion picture event with a contemporary comic sensibility. Songwriter Dave Seville transforms singing chipmunks Alvin, Simon and Theodore into pop sensations -- while the out-of-control trio lays waste to Dave's home, wreaks havoc with his career, and turns Dave's once-orderly life upside-down. Directed by Tim Hill, produced by Janice Karman & Ross Bagdasarian Jr., and written by Jon Vitti, Alvin and the Chipmunks stars Jason Lee, Justin Long, David Cross and Cameron Richardson. This film will be in theatres December 14, 2007.

Alvin and the Chipmunks Motion Picture (C) 2007 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation and Regency Entertainment (USA), Inc. in the U.S. only. (C) 2007 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation and Monarchy Enterprises S.a.r.l. in all other territories. Alvin and the Chipmunks and Characters TM & (C) 2007 Bagdasarian Productions, LLC. All rights reserved. (C) 2007 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved. (C) 2007 Brash Entertainment, LLC. Brash Entertainment and its respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Brash Entertainment, LLC in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective holders.

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