D3Publisher Announce They Have Secured The Videogame Licensed Rights To Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, Rise of the Guardians, And The Croods

D3Publisher have announced they have secured the license rights to develop and publish videogames based on the upcoming DeamWorks Animation feature films  Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted and Rise of the Guardians in 2012 and The Croods in 2013. D3Publisher and DreamWorks have provided some details on the upcoming movies.

• Madagascar 3: The Video Game will be available in June of 2012 to coincide with theatrical release of the film on June 8, 2012 in North America.  In an adventure-filled tour across Europe with a traveling circus; players can take on the role of Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo in a journey to escape the evil clutches of crazed animal control officer Captain Chantal Dubois and return home to New York City.  The blockbuster Madagascar films have captivated moviegoers across the globe and have collectively grossed over $1.1 billion at the worldwide box office. 

• Coming this holiday season 2012, DreamWorks Animation’s Rise of the Guardians is an epic adventure that tells the story of a group of heroes – each with extraordinary abilities.  When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the world.  In the video game, players will team up as the Guardians and battle Pitch to help restore the world’s belief.

• The Croods takes us back to the beginning - to a previously undiscovered era known as the Croodacious - a time when Mother Nature was still experimenting and the flora and fauna we know today had yet to evolve.  At the heart of this comically chaotic world is the Crood family, led by Grug, an over-protective father who, like all dads, is doing everything he can to hold his family together as the world around them changes at a dramatic pace.  The Croods is scheduled for release in the spring of 2013.

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Halfbrick, THQ, And DreamWorks Announce Fruit Ninja: Puss In Boots For The iPhone And iPad

Halfbrick have announced they've partnered with THQ and DreamWorks to create Fruit Ninja: Puss In Boots for the iPhone and iPad. coming out 20th October, for $0.99 on iPhone and $1.99 in HD on iPad, Fruit Ninja: Puss In Boots features movie and Spanish themes as well as new modes, unlockable weapons, and backgrounds. 

Desperado Mode is a new take on Fruit Ninja's Classic Mode, features Magic beans and enhanced waves and scoring. Bandito Mode is a 4 tiered challenge adventure where players have to work through slicing games. new items include the Cat Cantina Arena, the Firework Blade, and the Cats Claw.


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THQ Announce A New Publishing Deal With DreamWorks And Upcoming Movie-Tie Releases

THQ have announced that they have entered into a multi-year and multi-property license deal with DreamWorks. this gives THQ the exclusive worldwide rights to develop and publish videogames based on DreamWorks Animation's upcoming animated feature films and Television Show.

THQ Have Announced that Movie-Tie games will be released around the time the movies will be released. THQ Have announced the following games will be released:

• Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom Of Doom (Theatrical release of 3rd June 2011)

• Puss In Boots (Theatrical release of 4th November 2011)

• MegaMind (Release on 5th November)

• The Penguins Of Madagascar

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AGOURA HILLS, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Dec 02, 2009 THQ Inc. (NASDAQ:THQI) and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NASDAQ:DWA) today announced that they have entered into multi-year, multi-property licensing agreements granting THQ the exclusive worldwide rights to develop and publish video games based on DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming animated feature films, Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom and Puss In Boots, as well as the popular CG animated television show, The Penguins of Madagascar.

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

“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,” said Doug Clemmer, THQ Executive Vice President, Kids, Family and Casual Games.

“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 for DreamWorks Animation. “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.”

THQ plans to release videogames in conjunction with DreamWorks Animation’s theatrical releases, as follows:

Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom, the sequel to the blockbuster hit, Kung Fu Panda, is scheduled to be released on June 3, 2011.
Puss In Boots, based on one of the most beloved characters in the Shrek universe, is scheduled to be released on November 4, 2011.
THQ previously announced the rights to publish videogames based on MegaMind, which is scheduled to be released on November 5, 2010.

The popular CG animated television show The Penguins of Madagascar has been running on Nickelodeon since March 2009 and was recently extended to add more episodes. THQ expects to publish the first video games based on The Penguins of Madagascar during its fiscal year beginning April 1, 2010.

About THQ
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) is a leading worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software. The company develops its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ sells product through its global network of offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information about THQ and its products may be found at www.thq.com. THQ and its logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

About DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.
DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG animated feature films, television specials and series, live entertainment properties and online virtual worlds, meant for audiences around the world. The Company has world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. All of DreamWorks Animation's feature films are now being produced in 3D. The Company has theatrically released a total of 18 animated feature films, including the franchise properties "Shrek," "Madagascar" and "Kung Fu Panda."
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