Video Gaming News - July 2005
New York, NY (July 21, 2005) - Atari and Marc Ecko today announced the
lineup of Hollywood talent providing voices for the characters featured in the
video game, Marc Ecko’s Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure.
From Atari:
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, Rosario Dawson, Brittany Murphy, George Hamilton,
Giovanni Ribisi, Adam West, Andy Dick, Charlie Murphy, The RZA, and Michael
“M.C. Serch” Berrin will all add their voice to the first truly authentic video
game based on urban culture and graffiti art. Hip-hop artist Talib Kweli who
will voice Trane – the game’s lead character – was announced earlier this year.
“Because the appeal of Marc Ecko’s Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure
transcends all preconceived demographics, it was important for us to work with
talent that would best represent the eclectic mix of characters found in New
Radius,” said Marc Ecko, Executive Creative Director for Marc Ecko’s Getting Up:
Contents Under Pressure “From the beginning, we set out to create a game that
provides consumers with an unbelievable entertainment experience while opening a
window into a sub-culture that has previously been ignored.”
“Atari is committed to changing the way players interpret and interact with its
games and Marc Ecko’s Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure is an ideal example of
that new direction,” said Marc Metis, Senior Vice President of Marketing for
Atari, Inc. “The inclusion of such a renowned mix of celebrity talent is one
small element that not only enhances the story-telling aspect of the game, but
underscores the commitment of both Atari and *ecko unltd. in providing a
completely compelling and entertaining video game.”
The following celebrities will lend their considerable voice talents to the
game:
- Sean “P. Diddy” Combs -- a pop culture icon, composer, producer director and
actor, P. Diddy lends his voice to DIP, a member of Trane’s rival crew, Vandals
of New Radius;
- Rosario Dawson -- famous for her roles in Sin City and Men in Black II, she
plays the voice of Tina, the girlfriend of Gabe, the leader of the Vandals of
New Radius crew;
- Brittany Murphy -- has appeared in 8 Mile and Little Black Book, she will
voice the aggressive and ambitious television reporter, Karen Light;
- George Hamilton -- known for his roles in The Godfather: Part III and
Hollywood Ending, he will voice Mayor Sung, a cagey politician who’s risen to
the top slot in the city of New Radius;
- Giovanni Ribisi -- featured in films such as Boiler Room, Sky Captain and the
World of Tomorrow, and Cold Mountain, Ribisi will voice KRY1, a member of
Trane’s Still Free Crew;
- Adam West -- the original Batman from the television series lends his voice to
the Chief William Hunt character;
- Andy Dick -- comedian who appeared in Zoolander and Old School, Dick plays the
voice of Aunt Beth, a ruthless female boss of the Vandal Squad;
- Charlie Murphy -- best known for his appearances on “Chappelle’s Show,” Murphy
is the voice of White Mike, another member of Trane’s Still Free Crew;
- The RZA – The founding member of hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan now known for
composing the music of films such as Kill Bill: Volume 1 and Kill Bill: Volume
2, he will voice the character Stake, leader of the Wrong-Way Assassins;
- Michael “M.C. Serch” Berrin -- previously part of the hip-hop duo 3rd Bass and
featured in the film Bamboozled, he will voice one of the main characters, Gabe,
leader of the Vandals of New Radius crew.
A broad-based action-adventure game inspired by graffiti’s historically rich and
diverse culture, Marc Ecko’s Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure is the
culmination of seven years of story and character development by Marc Ecko, the
visionary behind several of today’s most respected youth lifestyle brands.
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