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Vivendi Games Mobile, a division of Vivendi Games has announced a new contest which seeks original user-generated content in the form of original episodes for its latest mobile game title, “Surviving Hollywood”.

In order to enter the contest, mobile subscribers must submit their written pitch online or they can even send it via a text message using their mobile phone.

The grand winner of the Vivendi Surviving Hollywood contest will receive star treatment as well as a personalized in-game character in the Surviving Hollywood mobile game. Besides, the winner will also win a trip to Hollywood, where we suppose the ‘star treatment’ comes in! Besides, the winner will also get a MOTOKRZR K1 handset, preloaded with the game.

Plus, five runner-ups will also receive a MOTOKRZR K1 handset which will also be preloaded with the Surviving Hollywood mobile game.

“Actors, wannabe actors and fans will be thrilled to share their ‘Hollywood’ experience for a chance to win a fabulous price package and be treated like a true celebrity,” said Paul Maglione, president of Vivendi Games.

“We’ve made it as easy as possible for fans to submit their entries. Whether they are online or on the go fans of Surviving Hollywood can submit their own flair to this innovative mobile game,” Maglione added.

“Enabling mobile subscribers to truly contribute to the creation of fresh content for the games they enjoy is a tremendous opportunity for not only the gamers themselves, but the industry as a whole,” said Oliver Miao, general manager of Vivendi Games Mobile’s Centerscore Studio.

The contest began on August 6, and will go on till September 3, 2007.