Movie-focused game publisher Brash Entertainment is to close completely, according to the
latest reports from Hollywood trade paper Variety.
The news cites unnamed sources, but Variety has been following the progress of the company since its inception, and was the first to break the news that a number of executives
exited the company – including co-founder Thomas Tull, chief creative officer Larry Shapiro and more than 20 other staff.
Brash was originally established with a $400 million financing deal, and claims to have gained the use of more than forty film licenses through partnerships with five major film studios. Its first three games have all performed poorly with critics – although
Alvin and the Chipmunks did sell relatively well.
According to Variety, the departures have been enough to ensure that the entire company will be ceasing operations as of today. The report says investors have pulled out of the company, causing an insurmountable cash flow problem.
Brash has already announced a number of new titles including
Six Flags,
The Tale of Despereaux and
Saw. Other unannounced titles are rumored to include
300,
Where the Wild Things Are,
Clash of the Titans and
Night at the Museum 2.
