Hasbro to Create the Ultimate Entertainment & Play Experience by Bringing Its Iconic Brands to Life with First-Ever ‘HASCON...
October 18 2016 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
First-of-Its-Kind Convention Will Bring Fans
and Families Together for Three Days of Immersive Entertainment
Experiences, Talent and Character Appearances, Panels and More in
September 2017
Today Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), a global play and entertainment
company, announced it is creating the first-ever HASCON fan and
family convention in September 2017. The massive event, which will
be held in Providence at the Rhode Island Convention Center and
Dunkin Donuts Center from September 8-10, 2017, will treat
attendees to three unforgettable days featuring a celebration of
Hasbro’s powerful characters and stories, including live
interactive experiences, exclusive products, talent appearances,
panels and much more.
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From bringing the first action figure to life with G.I. JOE, to
creating a world where robots are truly ‘more than meets the eye’
with TRANSFORMERS, Hasbro’s brands have always overflowed with rich
stories and dynamic, multi-faceted characters, providing an
incredible platform to capture the imaginations of fans of all
ages. The premiere HASCON event will bring the magic of decades of
storytelling under one roof for the ultimate, immersive Hasbro fan
and family experience. Hasbro’s top properties, including
TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF, MAGIC THE GATHERING, PLAY-DOH,
MONOPOLY, G.I. JOE and many others will be reimagined through
dynamic stage performances and unique opportunities for fans to
engage with their favorite characters. In addition to interactive
experiences designed to offer attendees a glimpse into Hasbro’s
imaginative storytelling in action, visitors will have the chance
to see first-look previews of Hasbro’s biggest television and movie
series, attend panels and meet-and-greets with celebrities and
creative talent associated with Hasbro brands, take part in Hasbro
Gaming competitions and purchase special limited-edition Hasbro
products.
“Hasbro is home to many of the world’s most recognizable brands,
each of them with their own group of passionate and engaged fans,”
said John Frascotti, President of Hasbro Brands. “HASCON will
deliver an extraordinary peek behind the curtain of our brands,
storytelling, and iconic characters while giving us the opportunity
to invite fans and families to our hometown for the most memorable,
unified Hasbro experience ever.”
For all of the latest information on HASCON 2017, please visit
http://hascon.hasbro.com
About
HasbroHasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and
entertainment company committed to Creating the World's Best
Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies,
digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of
ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF,
MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, LITTLEST PET SHOP
and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner brands. The
Company's Hasbro Studios and its film label, Allspark
Pictures, are building its brands globally through great
storytelling and content on all screens. Through its commitment to
corporate social responsibility and
philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to make the world a
better place for children and their families. Learn more
at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter
(@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).
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Hasbro, Inc.Crystal Flynn,
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