Marvel Studios

Feature Stockton, California--birthplace of The Fantastic Four--in the MCU's Upcoming Film

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Donnerstag, März 16, 2023

STOCKTON, Calif. , March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stockton is petitioning Marvel Studios to feature Stockton, California, the birthplace of the Fantastic Four , in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe's Fantastic Four film.

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  • STOCKTON, Calif. , March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stockton is petitioning Marvel Studios to feature Stockton, California, the birthplace of the Fantastic Four , in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe's Fantastic Four film.
  • Later that year, Stockton was featured in Volume 1 Issue 296 of The Fantastic Four as the origin story of the mighty foursome.
  • As Marvel Studios prepares to produce an upcoming Fantastic Four movie, Visit Stockton believes it's only right to bring the Fantastic Four back to Stockton.
  • Visit Stockton is funded in partnership with local hotel properties through the Stockton Tourism Business Improvement District.

ICON MANN REIMAGINES AFRICAN DIASPORIC NARRATIVES WITH SALUTE TO 'THE WOMAN KING' DIRECTOR GINA PRINCE-BYTHEWOOD, 'SIDNEY POITIER' DIRECTOR REGINALD HUDLIN, AND UZODINMA IWEALA, CEO OF THE AFRICA CENTER

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Montag, Februar 27, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ICON MANN (IM) unveiled their upcoming in-person events centered around this year's awards season where IM will celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of filmmakers Reginald Hudlin (Sidney Poitier, House Party, Boomerang), George Tillman Jr. (Soul Food, Men of Honor), Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Woman King, Love & Basketball, The Old Guard), and The Africa Center's Uzodinma Iweala, in addition to partnerships with the National Film Authority of Ghana, Uganda Communications Commission, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC.

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  • The forum, entitled 'Africa 2 America,' places the African creative sector in Hollywood for the development of bilateral exchange.
  • ICON MANN reteamed with Sony Pictures for the annual ICON MANN HONORS dinner, which will take place on Wednesday, March 8th at Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills, California.
  • 2023 Honorees include Gina Prince-Bythewood, Reginald Hudlin and Uzodinma Iweala, CEO of the Africa Center NYC and NY Times Best-Selling Author of 'Beasts of No Nation.'
  • ICON MANN's Africa 2 America film market sessions partners officially with the National Film Authority of Ghana and Uganda Communications Commission.

IMAX Delivers Record-Breaking $61.3 Million Chinese New Year, Headlined by Biggest Local Language Film Ever with "The Wandering Earth 2"

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Donnerstag, Februar 16, 2023

SHANGHAI and NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that IMAX's Chinese New Year slate of Chinese local language films delivered $61.3 million in box office receipts over the full 26-day holiday concluding today — up 72% over 2022 and marking the Company's best-ever box office result for Chinese films during the peak moviegoing period.

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  • The strong result was led by China Film Group's "The Wandering Earth 2", which now stands as the Company's highest-grossing local language film of all time.
  • The Filmed For IMAX title delivered $50.4 million on IMAX China screens — good for 9% of the film's overall box office on less than 1% of screens.
  • "The Wandering Earth 2" is also the Company's third highest grossing release ever in China.
  • The Chinese New Year IMAX slate was rounded out by animated film "Deep Sea" produced by Enlight Film, and espionage thriller "Hidden Blade" produced by Bona Film and Xiyue Film.

Disney Debuts Super Bowl LVII Commercial Celebrating 100 Years of Storytelling and Shared Memories

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Sonntag, Februar 12, 2023

BURBANK, Calif., Feb. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Walt Disney Company marks its 100th anniversary on Oct. 16, 2023, and throughout the year, will celebrate the fans and storytellers who have sparked the joy and magic that is Disney over the last 100 years. Today, Disney honors those fans and creators with a special commercial debuting during Super Bowl LVII that spotlights 100 years of unrivaled storytelling and innovation.

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  • Today, Disney honors those fans and creators with a special commercial debuting during Super Bowl LVII that spotlights 100 years of unrivaled storytelling and innovation.
  • Then, on November 22, 2023, Walt Disney Animation Studios will debut Wish, an original animated musical film only in theaters.
  • Disney is excited to celebrate its 100th anniversary with its fans, creators, and employees throughout the year.
  • To learn more, visit Disney100.com and share your favorite Disney memories on social media with #Disney100.

Marvel Studios' ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA Brings To Life The Quantum Realm With Visually Immersive ScreenX and Multi-Sensory 4DX Theaters

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Dienstag, Januar 17, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CJ 4DPLEX, the world's leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, announced today that Marvel Studios' "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" will debut in both the visually immersive, 270-degree panoramic ScreenX theaters and the multi-sensory 4DX theaters on February 17, 2023. The film is the official kick off for phase five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and tickets for the anticipated adventure are on sale now.

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  • With ScreenX's visually immersive, 270-degree panoramic viewing experiences, moviegoers will feel like they're exploring the Quantum Realm alongside our heroes Scott Lang (Paul Rudd), Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) and Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton).
  • CJ 4DPLEX worked closely with Marvel Studios and director Peyton Reed to ensure the highest quality presentation of the exhilarating journey.
  • "We are honored to release Marvel Studios' 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' in our immersive, premium formats ScreenX and 4DX," said Don Savant, CEO & President, CJ 4DPLEX America.
  • "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at your local ScreenX and 4DX theaters.

Marvel Studios' ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA Brings To Life The Quantum Realm With Visually Immersive ScreenX and Multi-Sensory 4DX Theaters

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Dienstag, Januar 17, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  CJ 4DPLEX, the world's leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, announced today that Marvel Studios' "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" will debut in both the visually immersive, 270-degree panoramic ScreenX theaters and the multi-sensory 4DX theaters on February 17, 2023. The film is the official kick off for phase five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and tickets for the anticipated adventure are on sale now.

Key Points: 
  • With ScreenX's visually immersive, 270-degree panoramic viewing experiences, moviegoers will feel like they're exploring the Quantum Realm alongside our heroes Scott Lang (Paul Rudd), Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) and Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton).
  • CJ 4DPLEX worked closely with Marvel Studios and director Peyton Reed to ensure the highest quality presentation of the exhilarating journey.
  • "We are honored to release Marvel Studios' 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' in our immersive, premium formats ScreenX and 4DX," said Don Savant, CEO & President, CJ 4DPLEX America.
  • "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at your local ScreenX and 4DX theaters.

Private Practice Acker Optique makes customers Marvel as an American distributor for powerful peepers with Black Panther and Bôhten partnership

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Dienstag, Januar 10, 2023

This private practice is one of the only providers in America certified to carry the Black Panther capsule collection designed by African based eyewear company, Bôhten.

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  • This private practice is one of the only providers in America certified to carry the Black Panther capsule collection designed by African based eyewear company, Bôhten.
  • Clients can begin to acquire their signature sunglasses, inspired by Marvel Studios' Black Panther: Wakanda Forever movie saga, right now.
  • Most insurances are accepted by Acker Optique, such as BCBS, EyeMed, Davis Vision, Spectera, Humana, United Healthcare and Superior Vision.
  • For more information, media inquiries and purchases, WakandaEyewear.com, 6065 Roswell Rd NE Suite 424, Atlanta, GA 30328, contact Dr. Mike Acker, 877-576-5552, [email protected]

Digital Domain Brings Water, Fire and New MCU Characters to the Climactic Battle in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’

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Montag, Dezember 5, 2022

“But it was also an ambitious film that introduced several major characters to the MCU, along with an army of amphibious superpowered warriors.

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  • “But it was also an ambitious film that introduced several major characters to the MCU, along with an army of amphibious superpowered warriors.
  • With a limited number of stunt people available, Digital Domain also created full armies of Wakandans and Talokanil.
  • The inclusion of grenades meant to function under water meant Digital Domain had to rethink, and even re-examine the physics of an explosion.
  • Digital Domain has successfully become the first independent visual effects studio to enter Greater China.

Award-Winning Grooming Brand Bevel Now Available at Ulta Beauty Stores and Ulta.com

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Montag, Dezember 12, 2022

ATLANTA, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker and Company, the makers of the award-winning men's grooming brand Bevel, is pleased to announce the brand's entrance into national beauty retailer Ulta Beauty, in select stores and on ULTA.com beginning the 2022 holiday season.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker and Company, the makers of the award-winning men's grooming brand Bevel, is pleased to announce the brand's entrance into national beauty retailer Ulta Beauty, in select stores and on ULTA.com beginning the 2022 holiday season.
  • Led by founder and CEO Tristan Walker, Bevel revolutionized the standards of male self-care and continues to cement its position as the most trusted grooming solutions for him.
  • "Almost ten years ago, I launched Bevel to deliver first-class solutions for the grooming needs of Black men," said Tristan Walker, CEO and founder, Bevel.
  • Exclusively available at Ulta Beauty stores and Ulta.com , Black Panther and Bevel both value the importance of representation and diversity across industries.

Genius Brands Signs National Retail Deal With Hot Topic for the Stan Lee Brand

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Mittwoch, November 16, 2022

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International (Genius Brands) (NASDAQ: GNUS) announced today its first direct-to-retail program with specialty retailer, Hot Topic, to create a line of apparel for the Stan Lee brand as part of this years Stan Lee Centennial celebration campaign.

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  • BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International (Genius Brands) (NASDAQ: GNUS) announced today its first direct-to-retail program with specialty retailer, Hot Topic, to create a line of apparel for the Stan Lee brand as part of this years Stan Lee Centennial celebration campaign.
  • This years Stan Lee Centennial campaign, celebrating Stans 100th birthday, is the first phase of a much broader Stan Lee Universe program.
  • Under the new deal, Hot Topic will create an exclusive line of officially licensed Stan Lee-branded print-on-demand apparel, available at Hottopic.com in time for holiday.
  • Genius Brands Chief Brand Officer Kerry Phelan stated: We are launching the Stan Lee Centennial campaign to carry on his legacy for his millions of fans worldwide.