Brash Going Out of Business?

When Brash Entertainment first hit the video game scene, it looked like the company could be a big player in the industry, bridging the creative gap between developers and Hollywood. They had the talent, the drive, the connections, and most importantly, the money to make it all come together. Then it all seemed to just come apart at the seams.

Starting the downhill slide, Brash’s first three projects, Alvin & the Chipmunks, Jumper: Griffin’s Story, and Space Chimps, all performed way below expectations, critically and financially. Meanwhile, projects listed as “in development”, such as Saw and Night at the Museum, were suddenly MIA. Sure, we were told work was continuing on the projects, but nothing solid ever seemed to come about. Then, there was a mass exodus of the top brass at Brash, with rumors that execs weren’t happy with the overall direction the company was taking.

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Jumper: Griffin’s Story Released

Jumper: Griffin’s Story, the videogame from Brash Entertainment based on the film Jumper, is now in stores throughout North America for the PS2, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii. Jumper (not to be confused with the mildly emo song from Third Eye Blind) is a science fiction-themed action movie from 20th Century Fox and Regency Enterprises. The film is directed by Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity), and stars Hayden Christensen, Rachel Bilson, Jamie Bell and Samuel L. Jackson.

The film tells the tale of a jumper named Griffin, who seeks revenge against those that caused his parents’ death. Jumpers in the film and the videogame are described as humans who have the ability to teleport instantaneously to anywhere on the globe. The videogame promises to extend the film’s plot as it follows Griffin through a series of battles using his teleportation skills in concert with his combat abilities in locales around the globe.

The game is available now, and Jumper the film will be in theaters on Thursday, Feb. 14.

Jamie Bell is Jumper

Jamie Bell is the voice of protagonist Griffin in the upcoming video game Jumper, publisher Brash Entertainment announced today. The game, which is based on the upcoming film of the same, tells the tale of a hero who has the ability to jump through space and time. Bell also plays the lead role in the film. Jamie Bell is best known for his role as Billy Elliot in the film of the same name, a role that won him a Best Actor award at the 2001 British Academy Awards (BAFTAs). Since then, Jamie has gone on to play roles in such films as Nicholas Nickleby (2002), King Kong (2005), Flags of Our Fathers (2006), and most recently as Griffin in Jumper.

Jumper: Griffin’s Story will be available for the PlayStation 2, the Wii, and XBOX 360 this week. The film opens on Feb. 14.