Arachnid play.(Activision announces)(Brief Article)

From: Los Angeles Business Journal | Date: December 5, 2005 | Copyright information

Arachnid Play: Activision Inc. announced that it extended its exclusive worldwide rights to publish video games based on Spider-Man movie sequels or potential television series through 2017. The latest contract with Spider-Man Merchandising L.P., a partnership between Marvel Enterta...

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