Kazoo3D Brings Characters From Universal Pictures' Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas Movie From the Big Screen to Computer Screens

Business Wire, Nov 16, 2000

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LAS VEGAS--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Nov.16, 2000

the Grinch 3D Characters Arrive Just in Time for the Holidays!

Kazoo3D is offering consumers a unique opportunity to enhance their holiday photos with 3D models of the Grinch and other characters from Universal Pictures' and Imagine Entertainment's highly anticipated holiday release, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, now available from www.kazoo3d.com. Through an agreement between Universal Studios Consumer Products Group and Kazoo3D Inc. (LSE:KZO), consumers can obtain 3D versions of The Grinch, Cindy Lou-Who and Max the Dog -- at www.kazoo3d.com. These characters may be incorporated into holiday photos, shared through online photo albums, featured in photo gifts, and be used in party invitations. The Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment live-action comedy, Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas, directed by Ron Howard, produced by Brian Grazer and starring Jim Carrey as The Grinch, opens nationwide on Nov. 17.

The agreement with Universal Studios Consumer Products Group to create and sell 3D models of The Grinch characters is the latest property offered by Kazoo3D available in a user-friendly 3D format. Jay Ward's cartoon characters from the classic television series, Rocky and Bullwinkle & Friends are already available through the company's web site. All featured Kazoo3D models such as the Grinch, can be purchased in a variety of poses with different thematic elements in 'Character Packs.'

In order to get The Grinch 3D characters, users simply visit www.kazoo3d.com and in seconds, download the free and easy-to-use KazooStudio software. Users can then browse the Kazoo3D web site for The Grinch and other holiday 3D models that they can incorporate into photos and other documents, position at any angle and transform using painting and lighting options. The pictures they create, called KazooPictures, can be uploaded to online photo albums, shared with friends and family via the Internet, used for holiday cards and invitations, and turned into gifts by being printed on shirts, mugs and in frames.

"We are thrilled to further develop our relationship with Universal Studios Consumer Products Group. Bringing the Grinch, Cindy Lou Who and Max to the screens of our customers just in time for the holiday season is a great opportunity," said Gordon Doran, Kazoo3D's Vice President -- North America. "Our agreement with Universal gives Kazoo3D's customers something they can't get anywhere else -- it's fun, easy to access and use, and even more importantly, effortless to share the end results."

"Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a beloved holiday tale embraced by families all over the world," commented Jeremy Laws, executive director, media licensing, Universal Studios Consumer Products Group. "Kazoo3D's software and models allow families to enhance their holiday experience and bring the tradition into their homes through the Internet. Families can incorporate The Grinch characters into their holiday photos and visual communications and spread The Grinch's unique brand of holiday cheer!"

Beginning on Nov. 10, Kazoo3D is hosting a sweepstakes wherein Kazoo3D users can win an all-expenses-paid family vacation for four to Universal Studios Florida by creating a KazooPicture that incorporates The Grinch characters. Users can enter the sweepstakes at www.kazoo3d.com by downloading the special Grinch version of KazooStudio, creating a cool KazooPicture and emailing it direct to the Kazoo3D special events group -- easy!

The delightfully off-kilter world of Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (www.meanone.com) comes to spectacular life on the big screen from Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment. Director Ron Howard (Apollo 13) and producer Brian Grazer (Nutty Professor II: The Klumps) create a hilarious and charming new live-action comedy fantasy starring Jim Carrey as the Grinch.

A curmudgeonly recluse whose heart is two sizes too small, the Grinch resides in his cave high atop Mt. Crumpit with his dog Max, and plenty of lettuce juice, extra virgin castor oil and sour milk for sustenance. Annoyed by the out-of-control Christmas festivities in Whoville, the Grinch conspires to deprive the Who's of their favorite holiday, but comes to learn that the spirit of Christmas goes much deeper than tinsel and colored lights.

Aided by the artistry of Academy Award(R)-winning special make-up effects designer Rick Baker, Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas brilliantly re-creates the magical town of Whoville and its unique inhabitants. The film also stars Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski, Bill Irwin, Molly Shannon and Taylor Momsen.

Log onto www.kazoo3d.com to get the Grinch characters to add to your Holiday communications. You better watch out!

About Universal Studios

Universal Studios Consumer Products Group is a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com), a diversified entertainment company and worldwide leader in motion pictures, television, home and location based entertainment. Universal Studios is a unit of The Seagram Company Ltd., a global entertainment and beverage company.