After selling millions and being a cultural phenomenon in Japan, the Nintendo 3DS family of systems role-playing game YO-KAI WATCH is coming to the United States. Published by Nintendo, YO-KAI WATCH centers on a boy who gets a special watch that lets him befriend and help mischievous Yo-kai* and later summon them to fight other Yo-kai. Players can overcome challenges and help various characters solve everyday problems with the help of Yo-kai friends. These eccentric Yo-kai resemble anything from inanimate objects to mythical creatures.
After the 2013 launch in Japan, the Nintendo 3DS game became a top seller and was well-received by both critics and players. Along with the anime and manga, the YO- KAI WATCH phenomenon evoked wide-spread popularity and demand for the brand among children.
“With sales of more than 7 million units in Japan, YO-KAI WATCH is coming to the U.S., where a new audience will be able to experience this irresistible franchise for the first time,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “It doesn’t matter if you’re a kid, parent, fan or fan-in-the-making: Everyone will be won over by this charming game.”
YO-KAI WATCH is launching in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Korea, demonstrating its global demand and appeal. Beyond video games, manga and anime television shows, YO-KAI WATCH has generated more than $1 billion in retail sales of toys and other merchandise in Japan, not counting games, music or publishing.
*Yo-kai: They are not ghosts, monsters or creatures. Yo-kai are, quite simply, Yo-kai. They cannot be seen by the human eye, but they are everywhere. Whether born from the soul of a deceased human, or an everyday object discovering its higher purpose, their personalities are distinctly humanlike.
Join Nintendo and two of gaming’s most famous siblings – Mario and Luigi – to celebrate National Siblings Day on April 10 with a little video game rivalry and a whole lot of fun.
Pick up your Nintendo 3DS systems, put aside your differences and show us how you take on your sister(s) and/or brother(s) in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. Then, team up for a chance to win a New Nintendo 3DS XL system and a Nintendo eShop gift card!
First, commemorate your Super Smash Bros. and siblinghood celebration by creating your own Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS game-play videos and photos and give us the scoop in your caption. Post the evidence to your Instagram account on April 10 (anytime from 7am to midnight PT) using the hashtag #SiblingSmash and #SweepsEntry to enter Nintendo’s National Siblings Day contest for your chance to win.
The most iconic movie collection of all time Becomes available for the first time On Digital HD on April 10, 2015
As anticipation builds for the December release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the first new film in the Star Wars Saga in a decade, The Walt Disney Studios, Lucasfilm Ltd., and 20th Century Fox today announced the upcoming release of The Star Wars Digital Movie Collection. For the first time ever, all six epic films in the Saga, from The Phantom Menace to Return of the Jedi, will be available on Digital HD throughout the galaxy – or at least here on Earth – globally beginning Friday, April 10.
“Since the debut of the first film nearly 40 years ago, Star Wars has become a worldwide phenomenon with legions of fans from every generation,” said Alan Bergman, President, The Walt Disney Studios. “It’s only fitting that audiences enjoy this legendary Saga and its many fascinating behind-the-scenes stories on a wide variety of platforms, and we’re very excited to finally bring all six films to Digital HD for the first time.”
“We’re thrilled that fans will be able to enjoy the Star Wars Saga on their digital devices wherever they go,” commented Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy. “These films broke new ground in technology, design, sound, and visual effects, and we’ve created some very special bonus material which delves into the Saga’s rich history, including new and never-before-released conversations between legendary Star Wars artists – the masters who helped George bring his iconic universe to life.”
With Star Wars: Episodes I-VI available for purchase as a complete digital movie collection and individually, viewers will have the Rebel forces at their beck and call across their favorite devices anywhere – sunbathing at the beach, relaxing in their living room with friends, or waiting to board a flight to Endor (or elsewhere).
Enhancing the movie collection are a host of never-before-seen special features including Star Wars: Discoveries from Inside and insightful Conversations between key contributors from across this celebrated film franchise, plus a curated collection of classic Star Wars extras from each film. These are the droids you’re looking for:
BONUS *Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer STAR WARS EPISODE I: The Phantom Menace
· Conversations: Doug Chiang Looks Back
· Discoveries From Inside: Models & Miniatures
· Legacy content includes “The Beginning”; The Podrace: Theatrical Edit; plus eight deleted scenes.
STAR WARS EPISODE II: Attack of the Clones
· Conversations: Sounds In Space
· Discoveries From Inside: Costumes Revealed
· Legacy content includes “From Puppets To Pixels: Digital Characters In Episode II”; State Of The Art: The Previsualization Of Episode II; and “Films Are Not Released, They Escape”; plus Episode II Visual Effects Breakdown Montage and six deleted scenes.
STAR WARS EPISODE III: Revenge of the Sith
· Conversations: The Star Wars That Almost Was
· Discoveries From Inside: Hologram & Bloopers
· Legacy content includes documentaries “Within A Minute: The Making Of Episode III”; The Journey Part 1; and The Journey Part 2; plus six deleted scenes.
STAR WARS EPISODE IV: A New Hope (20th Century Fox)
· Conversations: Creating A Universe
· Discoveries From Inside: Weapons & The First Lightsaber
· Legacy content includes “Anatomy Of A Dewback”; Star Wars Launch Trailer; plus eight deleted scenes.
STAR WARS EPISODE V: The Empire Strikes Back
· Conversations: The Lost Interviews
· Discoveries From Inside: Matte Paintings Unveiled
· Legacy content includes “A Conversation With The Masters” (2010); “Dennis Muren: How Walkers Walk”; “George Lucas On Editing The Empire Strikes Back 1979”; and “George Lucas On The Force: 2010”; plus six deleted scenes.
STAR WARS EPISODE VI: Return of the Jedi
· Conversations: The Effects
· Discoveries From Inside: The Sounds Of Ben Burtt
· Legacy content includes “Classic Creatures: Return Of The Jedi”; “Revenge Of The Jedi Teaser Trailer”; Return Of The Jedi Launch Trailer; “It Began TV Spot”; “Climactic Chapter TV Spot”; plus five deleted scenes.
In November 2015, the endearing characters and captivating music of the animated film “Tangled” will enchant audiences once again, this time as an original stage show spectacular at sea aboard the Disney Magic—the first time the beloved Disney tale has been adapted for the stage.
“Tangled: The Musical” will immerse audiences in Rapunzel’s fairytale world through lavish production numbers and spellbinding music. Three new songs created exclusively for this show by Academy Award-winning composer Alan Menken and Grammy Award-winning lyricist Glenn Slater will bring the story to life onstage.
The show will stay true to the storyline from the hit feature film—with a few special twists to create a live staged production—featuring favorite characters like Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, the villainous Mother Gothel and Maximus the police horse.
The story follows the thrilling adventure of Rapunzel as she escapes the confines of her tower and the clutches of Mother Gothel, who wishes to shield the secret of Rapunzel’s magical golden tresses and royal roots. Rapunzel strikes up an unlikely friendship with the suave, crown-stealing bandit Flynn Rider, and together they face ruffians, thugs and a budding romance on a hair-raising journey filled with classic Disney playfulness and whimsy that will delight audiences of all ages.
New Songs Debuting with Film Favorites
Acclaimed composer Alan Menken (“The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast”) and lyricist Glenn Slater, the prolific pair behind the original soundtrack for “Tangled,” teamed up again to adapt the score and story for the stage. Complementing the score from the film, three new songs weave a delightful combination of narrative, humor and theatrics into the performance.
In addition to new melodies, audiences will enjoy live performances of favorite songs from the movie, including “When Will My Life Begin,” “Mother Knows Best,” “I Have a Dream” and the Grammy Award-winning ballad, “I See the Light.”
Adapting “Tangled” from Screen to Stage
Elaborate costumes, groundbreaking puppetry and stunning set designs transform the 977-seat Walt Disney Theatre into a fanciful Bavarian kingdom, immersing audiences in Rapunzel’s world and making them feel a part of her story. Disney assembled an all-star creative team to develop this extravagant production, with director Gordon Greenberg and choreographer Connor Gallagher joining Menken, Slater and a bevy of top-notch theatrical talent.
Master puppet designer Michael Curry, whose extraordinary creations are featured in Disney’s Tony Award-winning musical “The Lion King” on Broadway, is breeding a brand-new pedigree of puppetry in Maximus, the rambunctious police horse whose exaggerated demeanor becomes even more hilarious with the addition of the whinnying puppet performer within. This cleverly constructed character is sure to be the “mane” attraction of every scene he steals.
Dazzling costumes created by Tony Award-winning designer Paloma Young will bring the flair and vibrancy of the animated world to life onstage in “Tangled: The Musical.” The townspeople’s bright hues and Rapunzel’s feminine florals are perfectly balanced by the bristly browns of the rugged thugs and royal regalia of the kingdom officials, creating a sensational fusion of colors, patterns and textures.
Remarkable set designs by scenic designer Bradley Kaye (Disney’s “Aladdin—A Musical Spectacular”) will transport audiences to storybook locales that include Rapunzel’s tower home, the outlandish Snuggly Duckling tavern, a brightly adorned kingdom town and the resplendent lakeside setting of the iconic floating lanterns scene from the film.
New Show Joining Line Up of Exclusive Stage Productions
“Tangled: The Musical” complements the line-up of Disney Cruise Line-exclusive live entertainment performed every voyage aboard the Disney Magic, joining “Twice Charmed: An Original Twist on the Cinderella Story” and “Disney Dreams… An Enchanted Classic,” which will feature a new segment from the blockbuster animated hit “Frozen” beginning in summer 2015.
“Tangled: The Musical” will premiere during the Nov. 11 four-night Bahamian sailing aboard the Disney Magic. The Disney Magic will sail four-night Bahamas and five-night Western Caribbean cruises from Miami beginning Sept. 30 through the new year.
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Scrooge McDuck Returns in the Remastered Version of the Classic Platformer Game
Disney Interactive brings back one of the most popular 8-bit games of all time with the mobile release of DuckTales: Remastered. Available for iOS, Android and Windows devices, DuckTales: Remastered lets players join Scrooge McDuck in an epic adventure across the world to discover the five Legendary Treasures.
In DuckTales: Remastered, players will embark on a journey to the Himalayas, Amazon, Transylvania, African mines and Moon using Scrooge’s secret map. The evil sorceress Magica De Spell and notorious Beagle Boys are on a quest to steal Scrooge’s fortune, which he may have to risk along the way to save his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie.
DuckTales: Remastered retains the authenticity of its 8-bit predecessor and features an expanded storyline with all new, improved graphics. Additionally, the game features a digitally-enhanced soundtrack with modern amplified iterations of the classic melodies. DuckTales fans can relive the classic TV series through the game with the original voice-actors and over 90 pieces of production art from the original TV series’ archives.
DuckTales: Remastered is now available for $9.99 USD on the App Store here, Google Play here, Windows Phone at here and Windows Store at here.
To build interest and intrigue in the 16th annual Newport Beach Film Festival, taking place April 23–30, 2015, an integrated ad campaign, “Know New Art,” is designed to captivate and garner attention for the talented artists among us who have yet to be discovered. RPA Advertising, now in its sixth year partnering with the Festival, is building on the strategy of creating campaigns for the Newport Beach Film Festival that are as artful as the films that are showcased from more than 40 countries.
In-theater, TV, print, out-of-home and festival programs illustrate the distinctive personality of the Festival and the creativity it inspires by screening more than 350 films to an audience of 60,000 that highlight the best in contemporary and independent film.
“‘Know New Art’ articulates the Festival’s commitment to find unknown artists, provide them a stage and create a big, emotional impact—sometimes on a global scale,” said Co-Founder and Director of Marketing Todd Quartararo. “The Festival serves as a place of cultivating profound awareness and exposure both for the artist and the audience.”
“Skeet Art,” the in-theater promo from Biscuit Filmworks’ identical twin directing duo, the Freise Brothers, reveals a new form of nontraditional art that serves as a metaphor for the Festival. In a high-contrast black-and-white world, the story follows an eccentric, rifle-toting new-age punk and her butler through a field of high grass, where they pause to shoot a round of skeet. Clay pigeons have been replaced with homemade color bombs filled with brilliant powder, with which the sharp-shooting artist magnificently paints the sky.
“We found ourselves at a shooting range in the desert for a friend’s wedding and began to talk about our strange small-town childhood experience with guns, art and punk rock music. Seemingly unrelated things, we had this idea to re-imagine them inspired by the Festival’s theme of ‘Know New Art’ and meld these elements into a short narrative—what kind of art would a skeet-shooting, punk rock, fine artist make,” said the Freise Brothers. “This was our first time working with RPA, which was a fantastic experience. They gave us all the freedom in the world and brought so many creative ideas to the table. We developed storyboards early on, so the whole production team and crew really saw the vision from the beginning. It was great to all be on the same page.”
“Everyone who worked on the project did so with the utmost passion,” comments Editor Lucas Eskin of Cut + Run. “Directing duo the Freise Brothers’ commitment to artistic vision is unbending and inspiring. They suggested that we make the piece black-and-white—and fortuitously I had already edited my rough cut that way. Then the RPA creatives said they had thought that too, so the idea was universal. That’s the kind of collaboration this was. During the edit, I had to envision what the explosions would look like and make time for the movie magic that was being created by the VFX team at Jogger. I love being a part of this piece, and it is so inspiring to know that it will be projected on the largest screen this side of the Mississippi.”
In a similar high-contrast style, the print, digital and out-of-home feature edgy, in-your-face portraits of people breaking out in a wide range of facial expressions. These are the exaggerated emotions usually expressed in the safety of a dark theater, but here the joy, sadness, ecstasy and surprise are in full, raw display.
“The great thing about creating for the Newport Beach Film Festival is that the brand is smart, eccentric and artful and allows RPA to do work in another realm. Everyone who joins the team, from colorist and photographer to editor and director, creates a collective voice which takes the work to an unexpected place that helps the festival stand apart from the pack,” said Scott McDonald, VP, creative director at RPA
The Festival will run throughout Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, beginning April 23 and concluding April 30.
Apple has updated its dedicated Apple Watch website with a brand new “Guided Tours” section that includes several Apple Watch walk-through videos. The introductory video on the site, entitled “Welcome to Apple Watch,” walks users through all of the things the Apple Watch can do. Apple Watch Guided Tours are also being featured on the main Apple site.
(click to play the first video)
The walk-through videos from Apple come a week ahead of Apple Watch pre-orders, which are set to begin on Friday, April 10 at 12:01 AM PT. April 10 will also mark the date when Apple begins offering in-store try-on sessions, giving customers the opportunity to test the Apple Watch out before its April 24 launch.
“Apple Watch begins a new chapter in the way we relate to technology and we think our customers are going to love it,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “We can’t wait for people to start wearing Apple Watch to easily access information that matters, to interact with the world, and to live a better day by being more aware of their daily activity than ever before.”
Apple Watch introduces revolutionary technologies including the Digital Crown™, an innovative way to scroll, zoom and navigate fluidly without obstructing the display. The Retina® display with Force Touch on Apple Watch senses the difference between a tap and a press, providing a new way to quickly and easily access relevant controls. The all-new Taptic Engine™ discreetly delivers a gentle tap on your wrist whenever you receive a notification or message.
April 1st was an exciting day and no it was not because we got to pull off pranks on one another. Many thought that the latest Nintendo Direct was an elaborate prank, but we were all pleased to hear the plethora of announcements. It range from announcing new Amiibo, to new Smash Bros characters and even a new game! Below is a detailed list of all of the upcoming releases:
Amiibo Cards
So you know those figurines you can use to play in Super Smash bros and other specific games? Well there will soon be Amiibo cards! These cards will be based on the characters from Animal Crossing
Speaking of which, Animal Crossing is coming to the Nintendo 3DS, which will focus on decorating houses.
Smash Bros
Amiibo
There are three different waves this year for the Smash Bros character amiibo: The first is May 29th when Greninja, Jigglypuff, Charizard, Robin, Lucina, Ness, Pac-Man and Wario. In July the next wave will include Palutena and Dark Pit. As for September, the wave will include Dr. Mario, Bowser Jr, Zero Suit Samus and Ganondorf.
Metwo is coming to Smash Bros! If you’ve registered both the 3DS and Wii U games then you’ll receive this character for free otherwise it’ll be $4.99. Aside from Mewtwo, Lucas will be returning the fray!
If you visit http://www.smashbros.com you can submit a ballot suggesting who you want to see join the game. All you have to do is write the character name, where they are from and why they would be a great addition to the character roster.
Yoshi’s Woolly World Amiibo
Along with the release of Yoshi’s Woolly World there will be three different Yoshi amiibo in pink, light blue and green. How will these be different from the other Yoshi amiibo? These will be made of actual yarn! Players will be able to use them in the game for assistance.
Splatoon amiibo
Alonside the release of the new game, there will be 3 specific amiibo to be released based on the characters. Using these amiibo will unlock new missions for the players. Splatoon will be released on May 29
Mario Maker
The game where you are allowed to design your own Mario game will be released in September!!
Yoshi’s Woolly World
This game is set to also release in September! Remember you can use those yarn Yoshi amiibo.
Mario Kart 8
There will be more amiibo racer skins to be released
On April 23rd there will be a free DLC that will include a 200 cc race class, 3 new characters and 8 new tracks
Nintendo 64 and Nintendo DS games will be available on the Virtual Console
Shin Megami Tensei and Fire Emlblem Crossover
This will be an RPG crossover game
The new Fatal Frame game will be coming to the Wii U later this year
Fire Emblem
There’s a new Fire Emblem game, but this one is not set to be released until 2016. This is also going to be the first time where your character will be the main hero or heroine of the game,
So there you have it, most of the exciting news from Nintendo! For the complete list of what was announced head over to http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct and for any other announcements make sure to stay tuned to socalthrills.
The cast of Disney’s Newsies musical just released a standout music video covering Walk the Moon’s “Shut Up And Dance” via Playlist, Disney.com’s music blog that spotlights the songs and artists fans love with interviews, news, quizzes, special performances and more.
Disney Playlist spent some time with the touring cast of Newsies, and they performed a few of their songs from the show, along with this incredible cover of Walk the Moon’s “Shut Up And Dance.” The video was created as a part of the blog’s Playlist Sessions series, which delivers intimate acoustic performances from leading artists and groups. From the backup singers to the tap-dancing percussionists, this Playlist Session is full of musical magic.
Additional Playlist Sessions performances from the Newsies cast will be coming to Disney Playlist through April – check back every Thursday for new videos.
And those looking to see the cast live are in luck! The Broadway sensation is now on tour, and fans can catch the show at Hollywood Pantages in Los Angeles now through April 19. For more information about tickets and future tour stops, visit www.newsiesthemusical.com
Ever had this problem? You’re getting ready to leave the house for work or a fun night out. In one jean pocket, you stash your ever expanding key ring, and in the other, you manage to slide in your bulky wallet full of cards, receipts, lose change and whatever else – only to realize that you now need to be related to MacGyver to somehow fit in that last remaining, and arguably most important, item – your phone. It’s a problem that those with wallets have faced for decades. Our wallets carry some of the most necessary and vital information, so it any wonder we’ve been slow to embrace a more convenient and tech savvy solution? So, you’re faced with a decision: Do you unload your wallet, or do you keep the gargantuan money holder in your jeans and stuff your phone in your back pocket, only to sit on it later? The struggle, folks, is real.
So, how does one navigate such a precarious issue? One option is to clean out your wallet and reduce it’s XL size-frame to something more manageable. The other? Solve the issue with contemporary approach – lose the wallet altogether – with the help of the Incipio Stowaway case for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.
The Stowawy case available now provides an efficient way to simplify your wallet game by including a custom space to store your cash, or up to 4 cards discreetly & securely in the case itself. The outer case is constructed using Incipio’s proprietary blend of high grade impact resistant polycarbonate known as Plextonium™, while the inner case consists of the Flex2O™ polymer core. Together, these technologies give the case the durability and flexibility needed for day-to-day use.
The back cover (used to close the credit card holding space) also doubles as a kickstand for your phone, which is great for those times when your Netflix cravings are too much to resist. See photo.
Now, I’m a guy who’s used to carrying a wallet on a daily basis, so the notion of ditching it for an all-in-one case/wallet combo – while intriguing – was scary. I had to take my wallet and choose which four cards I would absolutely need and those I could live without. I had the usual worries: “What if I go somewhere and they don’t accept my AmEx?” or “What if I need my Costco card but it’s still at home?” I also came up with some more comical concerns, like: “What if there’s an accident and I don’t have my RedCross blood donor card. How will anyone know my blood type!?” and “What if I’m at Subway and I don’t have my rewards card – I would lose the points – oh, the horror!
What I’m trying to say, folks, is that it’s perfectly normal to have these types of concerns, but I took comfort in knowing that alongside the Stowaway case, I had Pay on my iPhone to back me up in a bind, and that most established business have already created apps that allow users to pay for goods digitally – (e.g. I can now pay for my sandwiches via the Subway app).
So, with all that said, I decided I would try to simplify my life. I started by removing everything from my current wallet and arranging it on my desk. From there, it was time to make some tough decisions regarding which cards would make the final cut and earn a spot in my new wallet case.
Starting out, I knew I would need my state ID card to do just about anything; and since I was planning on doing some traveling soon, ID was definitely in. Then, I asked myself where I would be spending most of my time each day, and as a student, the answer was simple: school; and since school necessitated a daily commute, the inclusion of my school ID was imperative- so it was in. Alright, two out of four cards selected and ready to go. Then t it came down to the last two. Here, my thinking focused on payments and money. As I said above, I knew that a number of my cards were compatible with Pay, but considering how NFC is still an emerging technology in the retail sector, I knew that I couldn’t ditch my physical payment cards quite yet. So, I looked at my debit and credit cards and chose my AMEX (my major credit card of choice), and finally, I selected a VISA card to cover purchases at any locations where my AMEX wasn’t accepted. Done and done.
So, if you’re still with me, here are my closing thoughts:
Over the past few weeks, I used the case as my daily driver and experienced the convenience of having my wallet miniaturized. I found it to be especially useful when making on-the-go purchases at school or while on the road. In combination with Pay, the Stowaway case made sure that I had all of the cards I needed while still keeping a very minimal form factor. Now, I never forget my “wallet” because I never forget my phone, and that alone was a great benefit.
Removing cards that I needed to swipe or tap was easy, but I would recommend that you keep the card(s) you use most often near the front, as reaching the cards towards the rear was a bit more difficult. I received many compliments from people who thought that having wallet in my case was such an ingenious idea. I couldn’t agree more.
The Incipio Stowaway case delivers on its promise and is truly an elegant and effective solution for managing and simplifying your wallet.
Falcon and Loki make their way into Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes (2.0 Edition). Fans will be able to purchase the two figures starting today for $13.99 each. These characters will be joining a variety of Marvel Super Heroes, Disney fan favorites, and hundreds of themed items, locations, props, vehicles and more to create all-new adventures.
Character highlights for Loki and Falcon include:
– Loki: The God of Mischief is at your command when you play as Loki, one of the most anticipated characters in Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes. From defeating his opponents with a powerful scepter to projecting decoy versions that bewilder even the cleverest of heroes, Loki is the villain you’ll love to hate. Creating mischief in Marvel’s Avengers Play Set and Toy Box 2.0 has never been so fun!
– Falcon: Pararescue veteran Sam Wilson, codename Falcon, soars into Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes. As Captain America’s closest ally, Falcon’s an indispensible addition to the Marvel’s Avengers Play Set and Toy Box 2.0.
The final two Power Discs – Marvel Team-Up: Captain Marvel and Ultimate Falcon – will also be available today as a Rare Power Disc Pack for a suggested retail price of $4.99 at select retailers in North America.
Highlights include:
– Marvel Team-Up: Captain Marvel: Team up with Captain Marvel and activate her energy blasts and super strength in any battle.
– Ultimate Falcon: Gain the ability to collect sparks from far away and unlock the Ultimate costume for Falcon.
About Disney Infinity
Disney Infinity is an interactive gaming platform where players have unprecedented freedom and endless opportunity to create stories and play experiences starring the beloved characters from across the worlds of Disney. Building on the success of last year’s launch, Disney Interactive introduced a new entry in the franchise called Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes in September. In the all-new game, players use real-world interactive figures to activate original storylines (Play Sets) in the virtual game worlds of popular Marvel franchises and create their own adventures using any combination of characters from the Disney Infinity universe in the Toy Box mode.
Universal CityWalk revs up for a turbo-charged takeover with Universal Pictures’ Furious 7, featuring a flurry of activity in support of the film’s April 3 release, including a Fast & Furious movie marathon at the AMC Theatres, an exclusive first-look at Furious 7’s 1967 Camaro and an original costume display, including attire worn by Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson in the new action thriller.
As the choice L.A. destination to see the latest installment in the Fast & Furious film series, Universal CityWalk’s AMC Theatres will jump-start the excitement with advance screenings of Furious 7 starting at select times every seven minutes after the hour beginning on Thursday, April 2. The AMC Theatres will also bridge the gap to this latest film with an exciting two-day movie marathon at CityWalk, featuring all previous six Fast & Furious films on Tuesday, March 31 and Thursday, April 2.
For more information and to purchase tickets to the advance screening of Furious 7 and the Fast & Furious movie marathon at the AMC Universal CityWalk Theatres and IMAX, visit www.CityWalkHollywood.com.
The exciting Furious 7 takeover also provides guests with an exclusive opportunity to get up close and personal with genuine artifacts from the new movie, including the 1967 Camaro that character Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson) drives. Located on CityWalk, outside the AMC Theatre, the grey muscle car—with its 500 horsepower and 4×4 tires—offers fans a picture perfect photo opp through Sunday, April 5.
Authentic wardrobe worn by Dominic “Dom” Toretto (Vin Diesel) and Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) will also be on display exclusively at the AMC Theatres from Friday, March 20 through Friday, April 10.
The non-stop action and charged atmosphere shift into high gear as CityWalk’s state of the art outdoor concert venue, “5 Towers,” celebrates the Furious 7 takeover with a D.J. party spinning songs from the film series’ entire music library, including new sounds from the latest movie soundtrack as part of the opening weekend festivities from Thursday, April 2 through Saturday, April 4.
Universal Studios Hollywood will join in on the takeover as the theme park prepares to introduce its all-original thrill ride “Fast & Furious—Supercharged” on Thursday, June 25.
“Fast & Furious—Supercharged” is a technologically advanced, epic ride that reunites stars from the Fast & Furious series in a groundbreaking mega-attraction, conceived as a new installment to the dynamic Fast & Furious films that can only be experienced at The Entertainment Capital of L.A. Featuring characters made famous by Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson and Luke Evans, “Fast & Furious—Supercharged” will catapult guests into the high-stakes underground world of fast cars in a harrowing escapade—at perceived speeds in excess of 120 miles per hour—to save one of their own from an international crime cartel.
Located within Universal Plaza, a convergence of original Fast & Furious prop cars will be on display for guests and fans of the film series, including Dom’s 1970 Dodger Charger R/T. The black, V8-powered car first appeared in The Fast and the Furious and has been a mainstay in every action-packed film since. The grey 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner that Dom first drove in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift will also be on display, along with the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda that belonged to Letty in Fast & Furious 6. The car display will be available throughout the summer.
For a behind-the-scenes look at “Fast & Furious—Supercharged,” please click here. The 90-second footage offers insightful perspective on the making of this adrenaline-charged attraction along with interviews with Fast & Furious franchise cast members and stars of the ride, including Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez and Tyrese Gibson.
