HOLLYWOOD, CA -- One of the more interesting events of the 'scary season' is the scheduled live appearance by Stan Lee, the creator of some of the most memorable comic book and movie characters ever, like "The Hulk," "X-Men" and "Spider-Man."
The event will include a special screening of 'Spider-Man 2' and fans are encouraged to come as their favorite 'Stan Lee character'.
The renowned Hollywood’s Master Storytellers Series will showcase the career of the legendary POW!Entertainment Chairman, Stan Lee and provide insight into a creative career that has spanned seven decades.
The live interview will be conducted by special guest host writer-director Kevin Smith ('Clerks II' and 'Daredevil') after the 'Spider-Man 2' at the Mann Grauman’s Chinese Theatre Complex in Los Angeles, CA on Monday, October 30, at 7:30 pm.
Hollywood's Master Storytellers co-producer, John Culton says, "This will be fun! We are inviting the fans to get into the Halloween spirit and celebrate the star-studded event by coming dressed as Wolverine, Electra, Spider-Man, or your favorite Stan Lee character."
Legendary writer Stan “The Man” Lee remains the most well-recognized figure in comic book history.
Lee entered the comic book scene at the age of 17 working for Timely Comics Group, which would later become Marvel Comics. In 1942, he was promoted to editor.
Under his editorial guidance, Lee’s Marvel revolution extended beyond the characters and storylines to the way in which comic books engaged the readers and built a sense of community between fans and creators. His success helped transform Marvel Comics from a small publishing house to a large multimedia corporation.
He has also written more than a dozen bestselling books. Known for his signature dark sunglasses, Lee often narrates for animated series featuring his Marvel Comics characters and usually does cameo appearances in the live-action films based on his comics.
Stan Lee and guest host Kevin Smith have collaborated on several projects. Smith began a lengthy association with Marvel Comics in 1999 when he took over as the writer of the Marvel Comic "Daredevil."
Lee later made an extensive cameo in the Kevin Smith film 'Mallrats.' Lee plays himself, visiting "the" mall to sign books at a comic store. Later, he takes on the role of a sage-like character, giving Jason Lee's character, Brodie Bruce (a longtime fan of Lee's), advice on his love life.
He also recorded interviews with Smith for the non-fiction video 'Stan Lee's Mutants, Monsters, and Marvels' (2002). Smith’s most recent film endeavor, 'Clerks II,' a follow-up the 1994 cult classic 'Clerks,' will be out on DVD on November 28th.
Other popular Smith titles include Chasing Amy, Dogma, Daredevil, and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, featuring Smith himself as “Silent Bob.”
Hollywood’s Master Storytellers is known for honoring high-profile actors, directors, and writers in the industry. “I’ve produced a lot of shows over the years and I am beyond excited about this night,” says Hollywood’s Master Storytellers Executive Producer Nadine Hamdan.
“Spider-Man 2” Live Q&A with Writer/Director – Stan Lee. Monday, October 30 - 7:30 PM at Grauman's Chinese Theatres Complex (Mann's Level 3 -- Hollywood and Highland).
About POW! Entertainment Inc. and Stan Lee:
Stan Lee, world famous comic book and motion picture icon, founded POW! (Purveyors of Wonder) Entertainment Inc. (POWN.PK), an advanced media and entertainment company, together with award winning producer Gill Champion and acclaimed intellectual property specialist Arthur Lieberman, Esq. POW!'s principals extensive backgrounds encompass the creation, production and licensing of original intellectual properties including some of the most successful entertainment franchises of all time.
Capitalizing on this combined expertise, POW! partners with individuals and entities of entertainment's top echelon including studios and networks in the creation, licensing and distribution of new POW! character franchises including animation and live-action feature films, plus television, DVDs, mobisodes, video games, merchandising and related ancillary markets all of which contribute to POW’s global expansion.
About Hollywood’s Master Storytellers:
Hollywood’s Master Storytellers™, which is open to the public, provides audiences with the opportunity to meet some of Hollywood’s best Storytellers, telling the always-fascinating “Great Stories Behind the Great Stories™” and is a production of Hollywood’s Master Storytellers Entertainment.
Since its launch in January 2003, Hollywood’s Master Storytellers™ has been host to such luminaries as Academy Award® winning writer, director James Cameron, actor, producer Drew Barrymore, three-time Academy Award® winning writer, director Oliver Stone, director Richard Donner, and actor,producer,director George Clooney.
Hollywood’s Master Storytellers™ broadcasts select programs to motion picture theatres around the country via the nation’s leading exhibitors.
About Mann Theatres:
Mann Theatres owns and operates 20 theatres with 122 screens in Southern California, with the circuit’s primary area of operation being the greater Los Angeles area, including the world-famous Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood and the Mann Chinese 6.
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