‘G.I. JOE: The Movie’ To Be Screened In L.A. For The Launch Of ‘G.I. Joe’ #1
by Olly MacNamee
In celebration of the forthcoming release of new ongoing Energon Universe title, G.I. JOE #1, Skybound Insiders, Hasbro and Image Comics have announced a special one-off screening of G.I. JOE: The Movie (1987).
It will be screened at a private AMC CityWalk on November 13th, the debut date for the new series, with a signing (at CityWalk comic shop Things from Another World, with its own store-exclusive cover) and Q&A afterwards with the series writer, Joshua Williamson.
Tickets will be allocated to both existing and new Insider members, who sign up between September 10 and October 20, 2024.
“All screening attendees will be provided with Insiders-exclusive surprises, as well as the opportunity to win additional prizes provided by Skybound and Hasbro. Both existing and new members can go visit the website to enter for a chance to win tickets to this very special event.”
Speaking of this event, Arune Singh, VP, Brand, Editorial, Skybound Entertainment said:
“G.I. JOE #1is the biggest new comic book launch of the year, and we’re thrilled to celebrate this launch with a first-of-its-kind ‘Joe fan event from Skybound Insiders. The teams at Skybound and Hasbro have tons of surprises planned for every fan in attendance to enjoy this iconic film alongside Joshua Williamson and some special guests that’ll have fans yelling ‘YO JOE’!”
Alyse D’Antuono, Vice President, Global Franchise Strategy & Management, Action Brands at Hasbro added:
“We can’t wait for audiences to relive every action-packed moment fromG.I. JOE: The Movieand celebrate the release ofG.I. JOE #1. This experience is completely for the fans – we cannot thank them enough for sharing their passion for G.I. JOE. In working with partners like Skybound, we have been able to evolve the brand and its iconic characters in ways that pay homage to its origins, while also providing exciting new twists for generations new and old. The sky’s the limit on the stories we can tell.”
Event Details:
- Joshua Williamson Signing: November 13, 2024, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Things from Another World, Universal CityWalk Hollywood, open to the public (for more details visit URL)
- G.I. JOE: The Movie Screening: November 13, 2024, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Universal Cinema AMC, Universal CityWalk Hollywood, open exclusively to Skybound Insiders.
