Synchrony (NYSE:SYF), a premier consumer financial services
company, will host a new experience using augmented reality (AR),
inspired by Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation’s
Spider-Man™: Into the Spider-Verse.
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On Wednesday, December 12, 2018,
Synchrony will host a new immersive experience in Brooklyn, NY
using augmented reality, inspired by Columbia Pictures and Sony
Pictures Animation's Spider-Man™: Into the Spider-Verse. Visitors
can immerse themselves in a spiderweb installation, taking on the
web-spinning abilities of Spider-Man through a mobile browser-based
experience, where guests can fire virtual webs and earn chances to
win cash. (Photo: Synchrony)
In the Synchrony x Spider-Man™: Into the Spider-Verse Instant
Win Game, visitors can immerse themselves in a spiderweb
installation and transform into members of the Spider-Verse by
taking on the web-spinning abilities of Spider-Man through a mobile
browser-based experience. Guests can fire virtual webs to find
‘money bags’ stashed by villains and earn chances to win $1,000
[1].
This free one-day event opens to the public on Wednesday,
December 12th from 12–8 p.m. ET at 26 Bridge Street,
Brooklyn, NY, inspired by where Spider-Man grew up.
Starting Wednesday, consumers can also engage with the
Spider-Verse online through a 360-degree interactive social
experience in the Synchrony x Spider-Man™: Into the Spider-Verse
Sweepstakes where eight winners will be selected to win $1,000
[1].
“This immersive event in collaboration with Sony Pictures gives
visitors the opportunity to experience technology, entertainment,
and digital banking all in one,” said Sue Davis-Gillis, SVP and
General Manager, Synchrony Bank. “In this era of digital banking,
we’re introducing new hands-on experiences to interact with our
customers.”
“One of the themes of Spider-Man™: Into the Spider-Verse is that
anyone can wear the mask: we all have the hero inside of us,” said
Stephanie Cohen, SVP, Domestic Promotions for Sony Pictures
Entertainment’s Motion Picture Group. “Synchrony has taken that to
heart by giving moviegoers and Spider-Man fans the chance to
experience the Spider-Verse and try out Spidey’s web-slinging
skills for themselves – and win some terrific prizes while they’re
at it.”
Synchrony continues to expand its digital banking experiences
and services to create new, interactive ways to engage with
customers. Synchrony Bank provides consumer banking products and
services through a digital first strategy. Since its launch six
years ago, the bank has grown its retail bank deposits to nearly
$50 billion.
Synchrony has collaborated with Sony Pictures for more than two
years to help consumers “Save like a Hero” with activations that
tap into new audiences. For Spider-Man™: Into the Spider-Verse,
Synchrony is making its largest single charitable donation to date,
supporting the film’s mission: “Inspire young people to be heroes.
Inspire grown-ups to help them do it.”
Synchrony is a strong supporter of empowerment and inspiring
everyday heroes. In conjunction with the film’s launch and the
Brooklyn activation, Synchrony will donate $250,000 to buildOn.
buildOn empowers youth from America’s toughest neighborhoods to
explore the challenges facing their communities and take action to
address these issues through service – including helping the
homeless, seniors and children in their communities.
Spider-Man™: Into the Spider-Verse makes its way into theaters
nationwide on December 14th.
About Spider-Man™: Into the Spider-Verse:
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind The
Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents to a
fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a
groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind.
Spider-Man™: Into the Spider-Verse introduces Brooklyn teen Miles
Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where
more than one can wear the mask.
Columbia Pictures presents in association with Marvel an Avi
Arad/Lord Miller/Pascal Pictures production a Sony Pictures
Animation film, Spider-Man™: Into the Spider-Verse. Featuring the
voices of Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala
Ali, Brian Tyree Henry, Lily Tomlin, Luna Lauren Velez, Zoë
Kravitz, John Mulaney, with Nicolas Cage, Kathryn Hahn and Liev
Schreiber. Directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey and Rodney
Rothman, the screenplay is by Phil Lord and Rodney Rothman from a
story by Phil Lord based on the Marvel Comics. The film is produced
by Avi Arad, Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and
Christina Steinberg. Stan Lee, Brian Michael Bendis and Will
Allegra serve as executive producers.
About Sony Pictures Entertainment:
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony
Entertainment Inc., which is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony
Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture
production, acquisition, and distribution; television production,
acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content
creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and
development of new entertainment products, services and
technologies. SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations
include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, Sony
Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, and Sony Pictures
Classics. For additional information, visit
http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.html.
About Synchrony:
Synchrony (NYSE:SYF) is a premier consumer financial services
company delivering customized financing programs across key
industries including retail, health, auto, travel and home. With
more than $130 billion in sales financed and 74.5 million active
accounts, Synchrony brings deep industry expertise, actionable data
insights, innovative solutions and differentiated digital
experiences to improve the success of every business we serve and
the quality of each life we touch.
Synchrony Bank provides award-winning consumer banking products
and services, including high-yield savings accounts, certificates
of deposit, individual retirement accounts, and money market
accounts. In just six years, Synchrony has grown its retail bank
deposits more than eight-fold to nearly $50 billion by providing
great customer service and products. Synchrony Bank is a federal
savings bank and a member of the FDIC.
More information can be found at www.synchronybank.com,
www.synchrony.com and through Twitter: @Synchrony.
[1] No Purchase Necessary. Void where prohibited. Must be 18+.
Game starts at 12 pm ET and ends 8 pm ET on 12/12/18 and is open to
50 U.S. & DC legal residents, who are present at the event
located at 26 Bridge St., Brooklyn, NY on 12/12/18. For complete
Game rules, visit synchronyintothespiderversegame.dja.com.
Sweepstakes starts 12 pm ET on 12/12/18 and ends 4 pm ET on
12/17/18. Sweepstakes open to 50 U.S, & DC legal residents. For
complete Sweepstakes rules, visit savelikeahero.com. Sponsored by
Synchrony Bank.
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