THQ Plugs Into DreamWorks...

Following on the news that THQ Inc. will be opening a Montreal game studio, intended to be the largest in the company's international network, THQ Inc. and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. have now entered into multi-year, multi-property licensing agreements granting THQ exclusive worldwide rights to develop/publish video games based on DreamWorks Animation's upcoming animated features "Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom", "Puss In Boots" and the CG animated TV series "The Penguins of Madagascar".

The new agreements grant THQ exclusive worldwide rights to publish interactive games based on the DreamWorks Animation properties for all console/handheld systems, including Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, Nintendo Wii Virtual Console and wireless devices.

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