Nicole Kidman hooks up with Dr Kawashima

We are still checking it's not April 1st, but apparently it's true: Nintendo Europe has persuaded Nicole Kidman to become the TV face of More Brain Training from Dr Kawashima: How Old Is Your Brain?.

"I love the concept that Nintendo is reaching out to new audiences with their self improvement products like Brain Training," the 40 year old star is quoted as purring. "Most importantly, I've quickly found that training my brain is a great way to keep my mind feeling young."

"The Brain Training phenomenon is sweeping the globe, enjoyed by over 10 million people from grandparents to Oscar winning actors," reckoned Nintendo UK's marketing director, Dawn Paine. "We believe that Nicole Kidman's leading role in the campaign and the revelation of her DS Brain Age will surprise and excite people all over Europe."

But amid the joy, share a thought for the previous face of Brain Training, Chris Tarrant. During his tenure, he separated from his wife and was cautioned by the police with regard to an incident in an Indian restaurant. Perhaps more embarrassingly, he also appeared in Tiswas Reunited - The 2007 Special.

More Brain Training from Dr Kawashima: How Old Is Your Brain? is released June 29th.