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Deal gives THQ rights to create video of Dreamworks' films

Indiantelevision.com Team

(3 December 2009 5:30 pm)

MUMBAI: THQ (Toy Head-Quarters) Inc. and DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. have reached a deal that gives THQ exclusive rights to create video games based on two upcoming films from DreamWorks, Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom and Puss In Boots as well as the animated television show The Penguins of Madagascar.

The agreement covers all console and handheld systems.

Says THQ Executive VP of Kids, Family and Casual Games Doug Clemmer, "The three properties announced today, in addition to MegaMind, underscore our commitment to reinvigorating our portfolio of licensed games for kids and families with top global entertainment brands."

While The Penguins of Madagascar will release in 2010, Puss in Boots and Kung-Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom will find its way to the silver screen in 2011.

"We are pleased to expand our relationship with THQ and continue to be impressed by their focus on the kids and family videogame business," comments DreamWorks Animation head of Worldwide Consumer Products Kerry Phelan.

"We look forward to extending the reach of our feature films and The Penguins of Madagascar TV series into a broad line of games and believe THQ will do a great job of maximizing our properties for family audiences."

The previous Kung-Fu Panda game was published by Activision.