AGOURA HILLS, Calif, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- At a press conference today at Super Bowl XL in Detroit, MI, 2004 Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart announced that one lucky Sprint customer will have the opportunity to meet him in person at the 2006 NFL Draft in New York City by participating in the "Sprint to the Draft" Sweepstakes from THQ Wireless Inc., a subsidiary of THQ Inc. , the NFL, PLAYERS INC and Sprint.
"As someone who has been a football fan my entire life, I'm excited to be a part of this great sweepstakes that gives one lucky fan the trip of a lifetime," said Leinart.
Starting February 1 through April 10, football fans can enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win exciting prizes by text messaging "DRAFT" to 69847 from their Sprint wireless phone. Premium text messaging rates and wireless usage fees may apply. One grand prize winner will receive a 4-day/3-night trip for two to meet Leinart at the 2006 NFL Draft in April. The prize consists of round-trip coach air transportation from the major airport nearest to the winner's residence, three nights' standard double-occupancy hotel accommodations (one (1) room) and ground transportation.
"With all of the excitement around this year's college and pro football seasons we are so pleased to work with Leinart and our prestigious partners to offer this exceptional opportunity to Sprint customers," said Brian Farrell, CEO of THQ. "This unique promotion is consistent with THQ's goal of delivering great entertainment through our wireless games, wallpapers, ring tones and sweepstakes."
The promotion is open to legal residents ages 18 and older of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. Other sweepstakes prizes include NFL-themed wireless content such as the NFL Football 2006 mobile game, team wallpapers or NFL player ringtones. The grand prize winner will be notified the week of April 10.
For more product information, please visit, http://www.thqwireless.com/ or http://www.nfl.com/
About THQ Wireless Inc.:
THQ Wireless Inc., a subsidiary of THQ Inc. , is a global leader in mobile entertainment, offering a wide range of wireless products, including games, personalization products, information services and messaging based on top licenses such as the WWETM, Star Wars, popular Nickelodeon properties and professional sports leagues including the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and the NHRA. In addition to wireless entertainment products, THQ Wireless' controlling interest in MINICK gives the company access to one of the largest premium messaging networks in the world in order to offer a broad range of services from content distribution to mobile marketing campaigns and place the company at the forefront of this rapidly growing messaging market. Headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, THQ Wireless has offices worldwide, in addition to distribution agreements through wireless carriers across the globe. Further information can be found at http://www.thqwireless.com/.
About THQ Inc.:
THQ Inc. 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 http://www.thq.com/ and http://www.thqwireless.com/. THQ, THQ Wireless and their respective logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of THQ Inc.
About Sprint Nextel:
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wire line communications services to consumer, business and government customers. Sprint Nextel is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including two robust wireless networks offering industry leading mobile data services; instant national and international walkie-talkie capabilities; and an award-winning and global Tier 1 Internet backbone. For more information, visit http://www.sprint.com/.
About PLAYERS INC:
Formed in 1994, PLAYERS INC is the licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association. Representing more than 1,800 active and 3,500 retired NFL players, PLAYERS INC "takes the helmets off" the players and markets them as personalities as well as professional athletes. Through an exclusive sponsorship agreement between the NFL and PLAYERS INC, NFL players are integrated into NFL sponsor activation programs through PLAYERS INC. In addition, under an exclusive agreement between the NFL and PLAYERS INC, NFLPLAYERS.COM, PLAYERS INC's official website, is part of the NFL Internet Network. Each year PLAYERS INC negotiates and facilitates more than 3,500 player marketing opportunities for NFL players. PLAYERS INC activities include retail licensing, corporate sponsorships and promotions, special events, radio and television projects, publishing and internet. For more information, please visit NFLPLAYERS.COM.
(C) 2006 NFL Properties LLC. Team names and logos are trademarks of the teams indicated. All other (NFL-related marks) are trademarks of the National Football League.
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 release and features of NFL-themed games and content on mobile phones, and are based upon management's 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, economic, competitive and technological factors affecting the operations, markets, products, and pricing of THQ. 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, 2005, and particularly the discussion of risk factors that may affect results of operations 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.
Liz Pieri, THQ/ Corporate Communications, 626-818-7580,
