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EXCLUSIVE COMIC BOOK PREQUEL FOR UPCOMING MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE! REVEALS INTRIGUING BACKSTORY AND NEW ELEMENT OF MARVEL LORE – FEATURING CAPTAIN AMERICA, IRON MAN, THOR, SPIDER-MAN AND MORE!
Amazing Prequel Story by Frank Tieri with Art by Miguel Sepulveda and Jay David Ramos Available for a Limited Time with Online Ticket Orders Only
Introduces the Lectro Link – A Remote Power Source for Tony Stark’s Iron Man Suit
That Plays a Key Role in the Live Show
TAMPA, FL – Feld Entertainment, Inc., the world’s leading producer of touring live family entertainment, will put fans right in the middle of one of the most electrifying battles between good and evil ever conceived this summer with Marvel Universe LIVE!, but the story begins even before audiences arrive. Feld Entertainment announced the release of an exclusive prequel comic book created by Marvel that will give audiences insight into the story that will play out in the live arena spectacular, coming to the Tampa Bay Times Forum July 10-13, 2014. With a story by Frank Tieri (Iron Man, Wolverine), illustrations by Miguel Sepulveda (Hulk, The Thanos Imperative), and color art by Jay David Ramos (Uncanny X-Force, Captain America), this complimentary comic book will be available exclusively for a limited time beginning April 16 to those who pre-order tickets.
Marvel Universe LIVE! will captivate audiences with an authentic and original story that brings more than 25 Marvel characters together on one epic quest. The story is framed around the battle over the Cosmic Cube, the source of ultimate power and one of the most feared and coveted treasures in the Marvel Universe, that has been shattered into pieces by the mighty Thor in order to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. With the pieces scattered across the globe, Thor’s villainous brother, Loki, devises a scheme to clone its powers, inciting a threat that could not only decimate Earth but also obliterate the Universe.
The original comic book will give audiences a look into how Thor gained possession of the Cube and reveals a new item in the Marvel Universe that will play a key role in the live show and the success of its heroes — the Lectro Link. A brand new addition to Marvel lore, the Lectro Link is a wearable tech invention created by Tony Stark and Peter Parker that provides a remote power source for the Iron Man suit. The Lectro Link is being made available to fans as a unique collectible item that will thrust audiences into the action. Customers can pre-order the Lectro Link online when purchasing tickets or buy it at the show.
“We are excited that even before the live arena action begins, we introduce fans to a piece of all-new Marvel lore: the Lectro Link. We teamed with Marvel to tell an action-packed story in Marvel Universe LIVE!, and this exclusive prequel comic book gives fans an inside look at the fantastic adventure they’ll experience at our show. It explains the origins of the Lectro Link and sets the stage for the unprecedented spectacular,” said Feld Entertainment Executive Vice President and Marvel Universe LIVE! Producer Juliette Feld.
“Which two vile villains attempted to destroy the Avengers with the Cosmic Cube? Did Tony Stark almost destroy Avengers Tower by attempting to analyze the cosmic construct? How did Loki nearly tear apart Earth’s mightiest heroes from within? Find out the answers to these colossal questions and feast your eyes on some amazing art in the pages of this all-new comic book created exclusively for the audience of Marvel Universe LIVE!” said Marvel Custom Solutions Creative Director Bill Rosemann.
Produced by Feld Entertainment, this first-ever live Marvel tour makes its 85-city debut in July in Tampa, Fla., followed by the world premiere in New York City’s Barclays Center on Wednesday, August 13. The first leg of its North American tour will feature stops in Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Nashville, Miami and Atlanta, among many others. Tickets for Marvel Universe LIVE! are now on sale.
For a complete list of tour dates, make sure to head over to the show’s Marvel Universe LIVE! website (http://www.marveluniverselive.com) to see which city the Marvel world will invade next, and stay current on the latest developments through social media including:
- Facebook (www.facebook.com/MarvelOnTour)
- Twitter (@MarvelOnTour/@JulietteFeld (show producer’s twitter feed))
- YouTube (www.youtube.com/MarvelOnTour)
- Instagram (@MarvelOnTour)
- Google+ (http://gplus.to/MarvelOnTour)
About Feld Entertainment
Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment’s productions have appeared in more than 70 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, Nuclear Cowboyz®, AMSOIL Arenacross, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Disney On Ice and Disney Live! More information about Feld Entertainment is available online at www.feldentertainment.com. More information on Marvel Universe LIVE! is available at www.marveluniverselive.com.
About Marvel Entertainment, LLC
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information, visit marvel.com. ©MARVEL
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Dishing with Mark & Carrie 4-16-2014
Happy Easter
SUGAR Benefit for Ybor Holiday Spirit
The doors opened for the Sugar Party at Honey Pot Sunday. The red floor to ceiling curtains were draped for the soon to be dramatically opened for the biggest desert party benefit in Tampa! 30 restaurants donated their deserts and helped make the charity night a huge success.
“The costs for holding the December event, Ybor City Holiday Spirit is getting more expensive.” said Mathieu Stanoch, promoter of the huge GaYBOR/ Ybor City citywide Christmas community event.
“We now have an addition of 6 high school bands that want to participate in the 7th Ave parade. We need more money and sponsorships to make this all happen. So smaller venue benefits are being held for the Christmas Holiday Spirit events.” This is the 4th year for the Ybor City Holiday Spirit but 7th year for holiday decorating of the streets in Ybor City. GaYBOR members, local residents and YCDC come together to decorate 7th Ave, Centennial Park and 15th, 16th & 17th streets. It is now a community holiday destination with the snow falling on 7th Ave during the night parade. Last year over 40,000 families drove to experience the snow parade.
The Sugar Party had plenty of assorted deserts, puddings,cookies and specialty drinks to sample along with a full line-up of great entertainment for the attendees.
A very special call out to Florida Entertainment Group, D. Stephen Moss, Steve Donahue and staff for supporting new innovative artsy ideas in our historic Ybor City
New Happenings In St Pete
A special Mark & Carrie day out and we were told of a lot of new ventures happening in St. Pete. To experience the ‘Mystical St. Pete Carpet Ride’ we had to pick up friend & local singing star, Judy B. Goode for comradery. Now open but have changed their names is Triple X Cafe & Bar located on 2924 5th Ave. North. Grand Opening will be in 2 weeks. We met super friendly bartender Jason, with his tattoo muscled arms and told us of the new additions. A newly built stage for bands, karaoke, and performers have dressed up the old Crum Bar. Beer. wine and a very nice bar menu with Thursday dinner specials. This Thursday is homemade Chicken Parmesan.
Getting ready to open on Central Ave is a newly remodeled building turned club opening in May. We took a sneak peak with the construction workers putting new bar tops on the newly assembled bars with very high open airy ceilings. It looks like a winner! We were told it will be called, “Eddy’s”! The Queen & I Thai Restaurant was our stop for great Laos style Papaya salad and Vietnamese Pho Soup! Bryan was there with all his warm charm. The place is really busy. New Thai menu items that were recently added he told us to try. Yumm!!
Onward to the Broken Tusk on 28th St.and met up with long time friend & bartender Kevin and bar owner, Levi. The fenced in patio is spectacular and is open weekends. New outdoor patio furniture near the outside bar, weekly karaoke, daily drink specials and a lot of cheerful friends. Levi said new things are going to be happening with a possible new club on St. Pete’s southside near the water. Announcements soon!
Judy wanted to show us her singing digs at the newly renovated Hollander Hotel at 4th Street North & 4th Ave North. A welcoming step back to 1920’s Florida with a total $2 million dollar remake of the old 100 room Travel Inn Hotel. A wide veranda wrapping the outside and street frontage, huge fans creating a springtime breeze and wicker furniture that you can just snuggle in comfort. The artwork is so eclectic and reminded us of the Monty Python Show. Unique positioning of art and painted picturesque walls scenes throughout the bar and the restaurant. You’ll also have to make it a point to meet the 70 year old moose at the bar named “NAM”.
We met the owner, Mike and the General Mgr Nick & his partner who run the dog friendly boutique hotel. It is also listed on Travelocity TAG lists for GLBT travelers and tourists. The sampling order of shrimp, hot jalapeno pepper cream cheese dumplings was out of this world tasty and sparked a great conversation with tourists eating around us. Judy showed us where her monthly shows are performed in the middle of the restaurant. She performs the third Saturday of the month with Pianoman Paul Thomas to packed crowds.
Lucky Star Bar on Central & 28th had our old friend and distinguished local actor, Daniel serving us. He is going to be starring in a new play coming in May at the Studio @620 in downtown St. Pete. The crowd was a roundtable of customers from the old Suncoast Resort. Great seeing old friends again.
That was our monthly ‘Mystical St Pete Carpet Ride” news
Cristino’s Coal Oven Pizza’s Grand Opening & Ybor Ribbon Cutting
Cristino’s Coal Oven Pizza & Italian Restaurant located on the corner of 8th Ave & 17th St had its Grand Opening Celebration in Ybor City. The Ribbon Cutting ceremony had family members attending from New York, New Jersey, Texas, Virginia and Florida with Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn. Sharing the ribbon cutting merriment with brothers Lenny, Marco & Joe Cristino’s was their gracious Italian Mother, Caterina from New York City. City officials included Tampa’s Economic & Urban Development Administrator, Bob McDonaugh and Vince Pardo, YCDC manager.
The Ybor City business leaders and area invitees experienced some of the best Italian food Tampa has to offer. On the sampling tables were Chicken Parmesan, Cheese Ravioli, Secret Family Hand Me Down Meatball Recipe, 24 delectable varieties of daily prepared Gelato and of course a lot varieties of the specialty, Coal Oven Pizza! The beautiful Italian singing sensation, Rossana Spallino sang festive Italian songs to the grand opening crowd. Soon she had the crowd dancing throughout the outside courtyard.
The Italian eatery is a great addition to all the other great restaurants in Ybor City. Cristino’s Italian Restaurant also have an Italian Coal Oven Pizza restaurant in Clearwater on Ft. Harrison. Lines wait for reservations and tables to eat that light smokey flavored pizza.
“You can’t have anything better than great all handmade prepared food, friendly table service and a wonderful caring staff.” said owner Lenny Cristino. ” I love this historic Ybor City area.”
Open daily for lunch and dinner with a full liquor bar. And don’t forget to try their famous homemade Italian Gelato! A real treat. Outside or inside seating for your enjoyment.
