THQ Ships Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo for Multiple Videogame Platforms and PC/Mac Based on the Walt Disney Pictures Presentation of Pixar Animation Studios' Finding Nemo Film

Business Wire, May 9, 2003

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CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2003

Free Movie Ticket For "Finding Nemo," The Upcoming Walt Disney

Pictures Presentation Of A Pixar Animation Studios Film,

In Finding Nemo Videogames

THQ(R) Inc. (Nasdaq:THQI) announced the release of Walt Disney Pictures Presentation of Pixar Animation Studios' Finding Nemo videogame for the PlayStation(R) 2 computer entertainment system, Xbox(TM) videogame system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube(TM) and Game Boy(R) Advance, as well as two games for the PC/Mac. The game, which closely follows the storyline of the film, 'Finding Nemo' by Academy Award(R)-winning Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios, is now available in advance of the movie, scheduled to launch in theaters nationwide on May 30. The game features music and environments inspired by the motion picture.

For a limited time, each game package will include a free movie ticket to see 'Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo' as part of the game's extensive marketing campaign. Other elements of the multimillion-dollar program include national television, print, radio and online media campaign, in-theater marketing, and numerous cross-promotions. Finding Nemo will be available this week across multiple game systems at retail outlets nationwide.

"Disney and Pixar have a proven track record of releasing blockbuster animated motion pictures including 'Toy Story,' 'A Bug's Life,' 'Toy Story 2' and 'Monsters Inc.,' which boast videogame related franchise sales that total more than $500 million worldwide," said Peter Dille, senior vice president of worldwide marketing, THQ. "We're delighted to be launching Finding Nemo for every gamer on every major system in advance of the film's opening."

"By creating games for Finding Nemo on all the gaming platforms, the title is shaping up to be one of the must-have kids' videogames of the summer," said Sanjeev Lamba, vice president of marketing and international, Disney Interactive. "We're pleased with our ongoing relationship with THQ for this and other Disney/Pixar titles in the future."

Finding Nemo for PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube and Game Boy Advance follows the adventures of Nemo and his marine-life friends. The game is set in a 3-D underwater environment and allows players to play key movie characters including Nemo, Marlin and Dory, each with varied abilities. Gamers will explore several levels including mini games and bonus levels.

Consumers can also look forward to two different Finding Nemo titles for the PC/Mac. The first Finding Nemo game features arcade-style gameplay and follows the same concept of the console games. The second game, Finding Nemo: Nemo's Underwater World of Fun, is filled with mini-games and puzzle challenges involving the film's central characters. Each game is geared to entertain, challenge, and inspire kids to exercise their creative and critical thinking skills. Both games include puzzles designed to cultivate exploration, cooperation and problem solving. Following the movie's message, the games will help teach children courage, perseverance, trust and the value of coming to the aid of one another.

For more information on Finding Nemo, or the rest of the THQ videogame lineup, please visit www.THQ.com.

About Finding Nemo

The Academy Award(R)-winning creators of "Toy Story," "A Bug's Life" and "Monsters, Inc." take the art and technology of computer animation to a whole new level in this stunning underwater adventure with memorable characters, humor and heartfelt emotion. "Finding Nemo" follows the comedic and eventful journeys of two fish -- Marlin and his son Nemo -- who become separated in the Great Barrier. Buoyed by the companionship of a friendly-but-forgetful fish named Dory, the overly cautious father embarks on a dangerous trek and finds himself the unlikely hero of an epic journey to rescue his son -- who hatches a few daring plans of his own to return safely home.

About Walt Disney Feature Animation

Walt Disney Feature Animation is a division of The Walt Disney Studios, which has created and produced the most successful animated films of all time. Walt Disney Studios is a unit of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), the world's foremost family entertainment company engaged in animated and live-action film and television production; cable and broadcast television; theme parks and resorts; character merchandise licensing; consumer products retailing; and book, magazine and music publishing.

About Pixar Animation Studios

Pixar Animation Studios (Nasdaq:PIXR) (www.pixar.com) combines creative and technical artistry to create original stories in the medium of computer animation. Pixar has created four of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time: Academy Award(R)-winning Toy Story (1995); A Bug's Life (1998); Golden Globe-winner Toy Story 2 (1999); and the Academy Award(R)-winning Monsters, Inc. (2001). These four films have earned more than $1.73 billion at the worldwide box office to date. The Northern California studios' next three film releases are Finding Nemo (May 30, 2003), The Incredibles (holiday 2004) and Cars (holiday 2005). Pixar Animation Studios films are distributed by Walt Disney Pictures.