Hasbro Expands All-Star Lineup for First-Ever HASCON with Flo Rida, Maddie Ziegler, Isabela Moner, David Ortiz, Jackie Bradle...
August 09 2017 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Just Announced: Performance by Flo Rida and
Meet and Greets with Maddie Ziegler, Isabela Moner, Eh Bee Family,
David Ortiz, James White, Jackie Bradley Jr., Susan Blu, Len Cabral
and the voice cast of Hasbro’s Netflix Original Series for Kids
‘Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters’
Today Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), a global play and entertainment
company, unveiled additional entertainment programming details for
the first ever HASCON FANmily event. Happening September 8 – 10,
2017 at the Rhode Island Convention Center and Dunkin’ Donuts
Center in Providence, Rhode Island, HASCON will bring Hasbro’s most
iconic brands to life.
Joining the previously announced all-star lineup is a
performance by GRAMMY®-nominated rapper and singer-songwriter Flo
Rida (“My House,” “Whistle”), who will perform a full set to HASCON
guests the evening of Saturday, September 9, and a meet and greet
with actress, dance icon and NYT bestselling author, Maddie Ziegler
(as featured in “Sia: Chandelier,” “Leap!”), Isabela Moner
(Transformers: The Last Knight), and family-friendly internet
personalities, the Eh Bee Family. Also joining HASCON is veteran
voice actress Susan Blu (“The Transformers: The Movie,” “Jem”),
MLB-retired designated hitter David “Big Papi” Ortiz, current
center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (of the Boston Red Sox), New
England Patriots running back and Super Bowl™ 51 Hero James White
(of the New England Patriots) and internationally acclaimed and
award-winning storyteller Len Cabral.
HASCON will also feature a panel and autograph session with
talent and creators from Hasbro’s upcoming Netflix original series
for kids Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters. Ogie Banks
(“Ultimate Spider-Man”), Walter Koenig (“Star Trek,” “Babylon 5”),
Scott Menville (“Teen Titans Go!,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”),
series executive producer/writer Kevin Burke (“Ultimate
Spider-Man,” “Avengers Assemble”), series executive producer/writer
Chris “Doc” Wyatt (“Ultimate Spider-Man,” “Napoleon Dynamite”) and
series supervising director Vic Cook (“The Spectacular Spider-man,”
“Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated”) will be featured on the panel
and at the autograph session on Sunday, September 10.
Previously announced programming includes a performance and meet
and greet with Multi-Platinum GRAMMY® Award-Winning
singer-songwriter Daya, panel discussions with Stan Lee (Marvel
Comics Legend), James Gunn (writer and director, GUARDIANS OF THE
GALAXY VOL. 1 and 2), Lorenzo di Bonaventura (Producer of all the
TRANSFORMERS films, as well as G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra and G.I.
JOE Retaliation), Dude Perfect and many more.
This unique event will bring Hasbro’s most iconic brands to life
like never before, including TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF,
MAGIC: THE GATHERING, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY and G.I. JOE and
exceptional partner brands such as BEYBLADE, DREAMWORKS TROLLS and
SESAME STREET. Fans will get a peek behind the Hasbro curtain
during the three days filled with exciting first-look previews and
panels from Hasbro’s biggest television and movie series, including
Hasbro’s TRANSFORMERS: RESCUE BOTS, LITTLEST PET SHOP and MY LITTLE
PONY: FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC as seen on Hasbro’s joint-venture
television network Discovery Family.
In addition, there will be activities inspired by several iconic
Disney properties, including Disney Princess, Frozen, Elena of
Avalor, Moana and Descendants 2, as well as Star Wars and Marvel’s
Avengers, Spider-Man and Guardians of the Galaxy. From movie props
and costumes on display, to hands-on fun through art tutorials and
more, these areas will be can’t-miss destinations during the
show.
To purchase General Admission and VIP tickets, view complete
package details and stay up to date on all the latest information
on HASCON 2017, please visit http://hascon.hasbro.com
The inaugural HASCON FANmily™ event is presented in part by IDW
Publishing, Ultra PRO, Discovery Family and Norwegian Airlines.
STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or
copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm
Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.© Hiro Morita,
BBBProject, TV TOKYO. © 2017 Sesame Workshop. All Rights
Reserved.
About Hasbro
Hasbro (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. Hasbro ranked No. 1
on the 2017 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine,
and has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past six
years. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter
(@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).©
2017 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About Marvel
Entertainment
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-five years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in
entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit
marvel.com. © 2017 MARVEL
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