Activision today announced that The Movies, the sim-tycoon title developed by Lionhead Studios, has shipped tot the stores across the United States. The Movies is a life simulation game that lets players build and control their own Hollywood motion picture studio. Players create unique mini-trailer-style movies choosing everything from script selection and the hiring of cast and crew, to film production and premieres. Gamers build their entertainment empire by making hit movies, researching and introducing the newest cinematographic technologies and nurturing the biggest stars. A DVD disc Premiere Edition featuring exclusive star costumes, a 20-song game soundtrack, an advanced movie-making hints guide, trailers and original concept art, is also available, for the suggested retail price of $59.99.