EMERYVILLE, Calif.-THQ Inc. has signed an exclusive deal that gives the independent game publisher interactive rights to four upcoming Pixar Animation Studios animated films.
Under terms of the agreement, which begins in 2006 with the release of Pixar’s first wholly owned feature film, THQ will produce movie-themed games for wireless devices as well as personal computers and home video game consoles. THQ’s “Finding Nemo,” produced under a current agreement with Pixar and Disney, launched last year across multiple platforms to become the top-selling children’s game of 2003.
“We are thrilled to enter into another long-term publishing partnership with THQ,” said Steve Jobs, Pixar’s chairman and chief executive officer. “THQ is one of the top interactive game makers, and the creative collaboration between our two companies will continue to bring our beloved characters to people around the world.”
