Marvel's Iron Man 3 World Premiere

El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, Ca - April 24, 2013: The World Premiere of Marvel's "Iron Man 3" - the event movie of the summer - directed by Shane Black and featuring Robert Downey Jr. in his iconic role as the fans' favorite billionaire-playboy-philanthropist, Tony Stark, aka Iron Man. Presented in RealD 3D.

This Red Carpet Event was held at the historic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, CA, and the stars were out in abundance!

The Guests were a Who's Who of "Iron Man 3." Robert Downey, Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Sir Ben Kingsley, Guy Pearce, William Sadler, Stephanie Szostak, Miguel Ferrer, Shane Black, Drew Pearce and many more were giving interviews, posing for pictures, and keeping the atmosphere filled with anticipation.

Audi, a co-title sponsor of Marvel's "Iron Man 3" World Premiere, is featured throughout the "Iron Man" trilogy, and in Marvel's "Iron Man 3" the high performance R8 is once again Tony Stark's vehicle of choice. Tonight, to celebrate the film's World Premiere, talent and filmmakers arrived at the Red Carpet event in Audi's A8L TDI and Q7 TDI vehicles.

TCL and ALCATEL ONE TOUCH are co-title sponsors of Marvel's "Iron Man 3" World Premiere as well. So, be sure to to look for ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Smartphones and TCL televisions in the film!

Additionally, this event of the season was made all the more magical in that, from a world away, this wonderful night at the Premiere was sponsored by Skype which skype'd Troops into the Red Carpet to be unexpectedly reunited with their families and mingle with the Talent. Adding to the excitement, Troops enjoyed a simultaneous screening of Marvel's "Iron Man 3."

Marvel's "Iron Man 3" pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man, played by Robert Downey Jr., against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy's hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: Does the man make the suit of does the suit make the man?

Starring Robert Downy Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Stephanie Szostak, James Badge Dale, William Sadler with Jon Favreau and Sir Ben Kingsley, Marvel's "Iron Man 3" is directed by Shane Black from a screenplay by Drew Pearce and Shane Black and is based on Marvel's iconic Super Hero Iron Man.

Iron Man first appeared on the pages of "Tales of Suspense" (#39) in 1963 and had his solo comic book debut with "The Invincible Iron Man" (#1) in May of 1968. "Iron Man 3" is presented by Marvel Studios in association with Paramount Pictures and DMG Entertainment. Marvel Studios' President Kevin Feige is producing and Jon Favreau, Louis D'Esposito, Charles Newirth, Victoria Alonso, Stephen Broussard, Alan Fine, Stan Lee and Dan Mintz are executive producers. The film is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

Enjoy the photos and interviews from this fantastic event; and, be sure to visit IronManMovie3.com for more information on the film. You can also join the Conversation on Twitter at Iron_Man and like Marvel's "Iron Man 3" on Facebook.

Marvel's "Iron Man 3" opens in U.S. theaters on May 3, 2013.

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Harley-Davidson Joins Forces With Marvel

Customers Can Assemble a Bike and Create a Character for a Chance to be written into an Avengers Comic Book in the Assemble Your Freedom Promotion

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 16, 2012 -- Harley-Davidson and Marvel Entertainment have come together again for the Assemble Your Freedom contest where customers can assemble their dream bike and become a character in an Avengers comic.

From now through July 1, anyone can enter the Assemble Your Freedom contest online at www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/avengers. Just create a profile with a hero name and description along with selecting a Super Hero bike model and features on the Harley-Davidson H-D1 Bike Builder.

"We're excited to collaborate with Marvel again and to do it with such a great and historic property like the Avengers," said Dino Bernacchi, Harley-Davidson Marketing Communication Director. "The Assemble Your Freedom contest gives anyone who believes in things like freedom and independence the chance to express their passion and spirit for Harley-Davidson and Avengers in a truly unique way. They'll be able to ride into an Avengers mission and be immortalized in this special edition digital comic."

The Assemble Your Freedom contest will be select five winners based on various factors with prizes that include the motorcycle they created and being immortalized with a personal likeness and motorcycle drawn into a custom Avengers comic book.

Based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series, the Avengers film brings together the mightiest Super Hero characters on screen for the first time. The recently launched Harley-Davidson Softail Slim motorcycle will have a role in the new Avengers film, scheduled to premiere on May 4, 2012.

ABOUT THE MOVIE:
Marvel Studios presents "Marvel's The Avengers"—the Super Hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins.

Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Samuel L. Jackson, and written and directed by Joss Whedon, "Marvel's The Avengers" is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series "The Avengers," first published in 1963 and a comics institution ever since. Prepare yourself for an exciting event movie, packed with action and spectacular special effects, when "Marvel's The Avengers" assemble in summer 2012.

"Marvel's The Avengers" is presented by Marvel Studios in association with Paramount Pictures. The film is being produced by Marvel Studios' President Kevin Feige and executive produced by Alan Fine, Stan Lee, Jon Favreau, Louis D'Esposito, Patricia Whitcher, Victoria Alonso and Jeremy Latcham. The film will be released May 4, 2012. The film is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

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