New York - Marvel Entertainment said on Thursday that it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with video game developer THQ (NASD: THQI), which will create video games based on the Marvel's kid-friendly Super Hero Squad franchise. The initial game is scheduled for release in the fall of 2009. Separately, THQ said it signed a deal with DreamWorks Animation to publish games based on the studio's 2010 fall animated feature film, currently under the working title "Master Mind." The film is billed as a satirical send-up of the superhero genre.

New York - Marvel Entertainment's (NYSE: MVL) Marvel Comics on Tuesday announced the launch of Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited, a $4.95 per month subscription service that offers access to thousands of titles from the publisher's comic book archives. Features on the site, which will include early issues of classics like Amazing Spider-Man, The X-Men, Incredible Hulk and Fantastic Four, include a viewing mode called "Smart Panel" where readers "are taken panel-by-panel through the comic book in a smooth, action-packed progression." Marvel is initially offering a free sampling of 250 titles from the service.

San Diego - Electronic Arts said on Friday that its EA Chicago studio will develop a new superhero fighting game franchise using the Marvel Comics license. The as-yet-untitled game will be released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 sometime in 2008.

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iBiquity Digital Corporation, a developer of digital AM/FM HD Radio(TM) technology, announced today that it has hired James Spencer as senior vice president and chief financial officer.

New York - Comic book publisher and licensing company Marvel Enterprises announced on Monday that it has authorized a $200 million stock buyback plan.

New York - Comic book publisher Marvel Entertainment announced on Wednesday that it has expanded its agreement with Japanese game developer Sega, to include the rights to develop and publish games based on Captain America, The Incredible Hulk and Thor. The deal follows on Sega's creation of an "Iron Man" game, slated to be released alongside the film next May. All of the new franchises will see games released alongside feature films, with "The Incredible Hulk" coming first in June 2008.

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Marvel Entertainment announced today that David Maisel has been named Chairman, Marvel Studios and Kevin Feige has been named President of Production. Marvel Studios has solidified its infrastructure with the recent hiring of a number of industry executives. Joining Marvel is:

New York - 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive, on Wednesday announced the release of its "Ghost Rider" game, based on the Marvel Comics title and Sony Pictures movie of the same name. The game was developed by Climax for PlayStation 2, PSP and Game Boy Advance. Separately, Take-Two's Rockstar Games unit said it released a Sony PSP version of its "The Warriors" game, based on the cult classic film.

George W. Haywood has resigned as a member of XM's Board of Directors, effective October 3rd, it was announced today by Gary Parsons, Chairman of the Board, XM Satellite Radio. “On behalf of XM's Board of Directors, I'd like to thank George for his contributions to XM over the last few years," said Parsons. "It's been a true pleasure to work with someone as talented as George and we wish him well in his future endeavors."