THQ Inc. today announced a worldwide agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products
naming THQ the interactive game licensee for the upcoming animated movie adaptation
of the internationally acclaimed children’s book, “The Polar Express.”
THQ’s multi-platform agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products includes video
games for console, PC and Game Boy Advance systems scheduled for release at Holiday
2004.

“THQ is always excited to work with Warner Bros. Consumer Products
in developing quality interactive games for kids,” said Jim Kennedy,
Senior Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs, THQ. “We are looking
forward to creating a fun and exciting game to draw players into the story that
complements the Holiday movie.”

“Warner Bros. Consumer Products and THQ have a history of creating
quality video games across multiple platforms for our high-profile properties,”
said Philippe Erwin, Vice President, Interactive Entertainment for Warner Bros.
Consumer Products. “We’re thrilled to see the onscreen adaptation of
the much-anticipated film translated into an interactive adventure that young
gamers can experience first hand.” . . .

The Academy Award-winning team of Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis reunite
for Warner Bros. Pictures’ “The Polar Express,” brought to life in
full CG animation through Sony Imageworks’ next-generation motion capture process
that allows live-action performances to drive the emotions and movements of
the digital characters. One of the most widely-held children’s books in US libraries,
“The Polar Express” has been awarded the Caldecott Medal for the most
distinguished American picture book for children, acclaimed by The New York
Times as one of the Ten Best Illustrated Children’s Books, and recognized by
the NEA as both a Top100 kids’ book and a top 100 teachers’ book.

About THQ
THQ Inc. is a leading, worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment
software for a variety of hardware platforms including those manufactured by
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Nintendo and Microsoft as well as
PC CD-ROM and wireless devices. The THQ web site is located at www.thq.com.
The THQ Wireless site is located at www.thqwireless.com.
THQ is a registered trademark of THQ Inc.

About Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one
of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

“POLAR EXPRESS” and all related characters and elements are trademarks
of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s03)

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