"The Hulk is one of the most physically powerful and emotionally compelling superhero characters ever created, and his transition to the world of interactive entertainment will extend all the power of this movie event and create a uniquely exciting game experience," said Jim Wilson, President of Universal Interactive. "UI's upcoming titles will provide Hulk fans and action-adventure gamers with all the thrilling action and adventure they have come to expect from this hugely popular character."

Universal Interactive has scheduled the release of games based on "The Hulk" for the Nintendo GameCube(TM), the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft to coincide with the film's theatrical release. UI also will release a Game Boy(R) Advance title inspired by the classic Marvel Comics series The Incredible Hulk in second quarter 2003. Additional titles may be announced in the future.

Acclaimed filmmaker Ang Lee's concept for his film adaptation of the classic Marvel Comics series, "The Hulk," combines all the elements of a blockbuster visual effects-intensive superhero movie with the brooding romance and tragedy of Universal's classic horror films. In depicting "The Hulk" as both a superhero and a monster, a wish fulfillment and a nightmare, Lee and his team have stayed true to the early subversive spirit of the character created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, while completely updating "The Hulk" and projecting it into the dangers and aspirations of contemporary times.

Eric Bana ("Black Hawk Down") stars as scientist Bruce Banner, whose inner demons transform him in the aftermath of a catastrophic experiment. Bana plays both the human Banner and -- through groundbreaking visual effects technology provided by the Oscar(R)-winning Industrial Light and Magic -- the superhuman Hulk. Academy Award(R) winner Jennifer Connelly ("A Beautiful Mind") portrays Betty Ross, whose scientific genius unwittingly helps unleash The Hulk; Nick Nolte ("The Thin Red Line") plays Banner's brilliant father, who unwittingly passes on a tragic legacy to his son; and Sam Elliot ("The Contender") portrays the commander of a top-secret military research center.

Universal Pictures' "The Hulk" has not yet been rated. Consult http://www.filmratings.com for more information. Universal Interactive's games based on "The Hulk" have not yet been rated by the ESRB.

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About Universal Interactive, Inc.

Universal Interactive, Inc. (http://www.universalinteractive.com) is a leading global interactive entertainment company focusing on the development of world-renowned, studio-based and original franchises across multiple game platforms including handheld, next generation game consoles and the PC. The company's owned and licensed properties include Bruce Lee, Crash Bandicoot, The Hulk, The Scorpion King, and Spyro the Dragon. Based in Universal City, Calif., Universal Interactive is a studio of Vivendi Universal Publishing and part of the company's Vivendi Universal Games division.

About Vivendi Universal Games

Headquartered in New York, NY, Vivendi Universal Games (http://www.vugames.com) is a worldwide operating division of Vivendi Universal Publishing and a global leader in multi-platform interactive entertainment. A leading publisher of PC, console and online-based interactive content, the Company's portfolio of development studios includes Blizzard Entertainment, Sierra Entertainment and Universal Interactive. Through its Partner Publishing Group, Vivendi Universal Games also co-publishes and/or distributes interactive products for a number of strategic partners, including Empire Interactive, Fox Interactive, Mythic Entertainment and Simon & Schuster, among others. Games are one of parent company Vivendi Universal's key content areas, along with movies, music and other publishing activities.

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