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| The Summer Reaches a Boiling Point as THQ Ships Ratatouille, the Company's Most Comprehensive Disney/Pixar Video Game Release to Date |
Based on the Upcoming Disney/Pixar Film, Ratatouille Will Be Available on All Major Video Game Platforms, Including Wireless AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 26, 2007--THQ Inc. (Nasdaq:THQI) today announced the release of the Ratatouille video game, based on the highly anticipated Disney/Pixar film. Ratatouille marks THQ's most comprehensive, simultaneous cross-platform launch, with the video game slated for release across 11 different systems including the Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system, Nintendo's Wii(TM) home video game system, Nintendo GameCube(TM), Game Boy(R) Advance, Nintendo DS(TM), Windows PC and Mac, as well as wireless devices. This holiday season, the Ratatouille video game is also expected to release for the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system, along with an additional version for the Nintendo DS. "THQ is thrilled to be breaking through the sequel clutter this summer with Ratatouille, the summer's most original animated property," said Bob Aniello, senior vice president, worldwide marketing, THQ. "Once again, the team at Pixar has delivered a compelling storyline with fresh characters and adventures that provide tremendous video game content." "Launching the Ratatouille video games across multiple video game platforms simultaneously reflects the enormous appeal the franchise has with a broad audience," said Graham Hopper, executive vice president and general manager, Disney Interactive Studios. "Disney and Pixar's commitment to quality and creativity in entertainment is reflected perfectly in this wonderful animated film." About the Ratatouille Video Game Inspired by the unique characters and storyline from the Ratatouille film, fans will experience the sights and sounds of Paris across a multitude of gaming systems. In the game, players will assume the role of Remy, a young rat whose love for great food puts him at odds with the needs of his family. Players will experience highlights from the film, as well as the memorable characters and key locations, as they explore five action-packed worlds, more than 20 challenging missions and mini-games and go head-to-head in multiplayer. Ratatouille will allow players to evade detection from dangerous and often hungry enemies, brave the perils of the dinner-rush, and create culinary masterpieces in this senses-shattering journey to fulfill Remy's life-long dream of becoming a great chef. In addition, the Ratatouille video game includes an exclusive sneak peak of Disney/Pixar's next film, WALL-E, the story of a little robot's comic adventure as he chases his dream across the galaxy. With the film not scheduled to hit theaters until Summer 2008, this un-lockable preview will serve as the public's first glimpse into the world of WALL-E. THQ's Heavy Iron Studios is leading development for Ratatouille across THQ's Studio System. In addition, THQ Wireless is developing a suite of wireless content including games, wallpapers and ring-tones based on Ratatouille. About the Ratatouille Movie In Disney/Pixar's upcoming animated-adventure, Ratatouille, a rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great chef despite his family's wishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession. When fate places Remy in the city of Paris, he finds himself ideally situated beneath a restaurant made famous by his culinary hero, Auguste Gusteau. Despite the apparent dangers of being an unwanted visitor in the kitchen at one of Paris' most exclusive restaurants, Remy forms an unlikely partnership with Linguini, the garbage boy, who inadvertently discovers Remy's amazing talents. They strike a deal, ultimately setting into motion a hilarious and exciting chain of extraordinary events that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down. Remy finds himself torn between following his dreams or returning forever to his previous existence as a rat. He learns the truth about friendship, family and having no choice but to be who he really is, a rat who wants to be a chef. About Pixar Animation Studios Pixar Animation Studios combines creative and technical artistry to create original stories in the medium of computer animation. Pixar has created seven of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time: Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles and Cars. Pixar has won 20 Academy Awards(R) and its seven films have grossed more than $3.7 billion at the worldwide box office to date. The Northern California studio's next film release is Ratatouille (summer 2007). 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 and www.thqwireless.com. THQ, THQ Wireless, Heavy Iron and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc. Microsoft, Xbox and the Xbox logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or in other countries and are used under license from Microsoft. Nintendo, Wii, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS and Nintendo GameCube are trademarks of Nintendo. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the business of THQ Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as "THQ"), including, but not limited to, expectations and projections related to the Ratatouille video game, and are based upon management's current beliefs and certain assumptions made by management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, business, competitive, economic, legal, political and technological factors affecting our industry, operations, markets, products or pricing. Readers should carefully review the risk factors and the information that could materially affect THQ's financial results, described in other documents that THQ files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2007, and particularly the discussion of risk factors set forth therein. Unless otherwise required by law, THQ disclaims any obligation to update its view on any such risks or uncertainties or to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.
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