In 1993, director Jon Turteltaub broughtCool Runningsto the silver screen. A story of hopes and dreams,Cool Runningsfollowed the inspiring (and hilarious!) story of the first Jamaican Bobsled team’s rise to greatness.
In fall 2009, SouthPeak Interactive will be bringing its own story of hopes, dreams, and fun to the Wii withSled Shred. The game focuses on downhill sled racing using tubes, toboggans, discs, and bobsleds. You’ll be able to use the Balance Board to slip, slide, and race down more than 10 snow- and ice-caked courses. Also, the game features the Jamaican Bobsled team.
While I had long dreamed Brash Entertainment (before it folded) would pick up the rights to an actual videogame adaptation ofCool Runnings, SouthPeak’sSled Shredwill do. For now. But ifCool Runningshad taught me anything, it’s to never, ever give up on your dreams.
