Discovery Science Center, Broadcom Foundation, Marvel Studios, Visa Signature and El Capitan Theatre Team Up to Host
Marvel’s IRON MAN 3: INVENTOR and INNOVATOR FAIR
SANTA ANA, CA – March 7, 2013 – Calling all aspiring inventors! It’s time to channel your inner Iron Man/Tony Stark and let your inventing imagination go wild. Discovery Science Center, Broadcom Foundation and Marvel Studios, along with Visa Signature and the famous El Capitan Theatre
in Hollywood, are proud to team up to sponsor a nationwide Marvel’s
IRON MAN 3: INVENTOR and INNOVATOR FAIR in conjunction with the May 3rd
release of Marvel’s “Iron Man 3,” starring Robert Downey Jr.
The 12 finalists of the Marvel’s IRON MAN 3: Inventor and InnovatOR Fair
will win a trip to Southern California, provided by Visa Signature. The
trip includes a behind-the-scenes tour of Disney Studios, a meeting
with Disney Imagineers, a trip to Disneyland, a visit to Discovery
Science Center, and more! Inventor and InnovatOR Fair finalists will also have their projects on display at the famous El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California, from May 3rd – June 20th. The competition concludes at the El Capitan Theatre on May 3rd
when four Grand Prize winners will accept their awards at a special
ceremony, on stage prior to the showing of Marvel’s “Iron Man 3.”
Sixth
through ninth-grade girls and boys across the nation are invited to
participate, including those who have competed in Broadcom MASTERS®, a program of Society for Science & the Public (SSP). For more information, rules and how to apply, visit www.discoverycube.org/ironman3
“Marvel’s
Iron Man 3: Inventor and Innovator Fair participants are the next
generation of forward thinkers and innovators that will lead us into the
future with scientific breakthroughs, engineering feats and
technological advances. They are the real-life Tony Starks of tomorrow!”
said Mike Pasciullo, Marvel’s SVP, Brand Planning & Communications.
Participating
students are being asked to produce innovative, inventive projects
based on themes from Marvel’s “Iron Man 3” —science, technology,
engineering and math-related concepts and practices. Marvel’s IRON MAN
3: INVENTOR and INNOVATOR FAIR competition is encouraging students to
submit projects that align with the National Academy of Engineering’s
(NAE) Grand Challenges for Engineering™.
Some of the themes of the NAE Grand Challenges related to Marvel’s “Iron Man 3” are: (1) Develop Carbon Sequestration Methods, including projects involving themes of eco-friendly car development; (2) Engineer Better Medicines,
with projects that focus on global disease prevention, limb
regeneration and the study of body armor that protects injured body
parts such as the heart; (3) Secure Cyberspace, inspiring projects that can lead to the development of new technologies that can redefine innovative security measures; and (4) Engineer the Tools of Scientific Discovery, in fields such as micro-technology, aeronautics or robotics.
About the Movie
Marvel’s
“Iron Man 3” pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man
against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his
personal world destroyed at his enemy's hands, he embarks on a harrowing
quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test
his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by
his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect
those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the
answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make
the suit or does the suit make the man?
Starring
Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca
Hall, Stephanie Szostak, James Badge Dale with Jon Favreau and Ben
Kingsley, Marvel’s “Iron Man 3” is directed by Shane Black from a
screenplay by Drew Pearce & Shane Black and is based on Marvel’s
iconic Super Hero Iron Man, who first appeared on
the pages of “Tales of Suspense” (#39) in 1963 and had his solo comic
book debut with “The Invincible Iron Man” (#1) in May of 1968.
Marvel’s
“Iron Man 3” is presented by Marvel Studios in association with
Paramount Pictures and DMG Entertainment. Marvel Studios’ President
Kevin Feige is producing and Jon Favreau, Louis D’Esposito, Charles
Newirth, Victoria Alonso, Stephen Broussard, Alan Fine, Stan Lee and Dan
Mintz are executive producers. The film releases May 3, 2013, and is
distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
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 over 8,000
characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel
utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and
publishing. For more information visit marvel.com.
About El Capitan Theatre
Step
into Hollywood’s glittering past at the legendary El Capitan Theatre,
which made its debut on May 3, 1926 as Hollywood’s first home of Spoken
Drama. This grand theatre has been restored to its original elegance of
Spanish Colonial exterior and boasts a colorful and lavish East Indian
interior designed by renowned San Francisco architect G. Albert
Lansburgh. In 1941, Orsen Welles’ Academy Award® winning CITIZEN KANE
made its World Premiere at the El Capitan. As an
exclusive first run theatre for Walt Disney Studios, today the El
Capitan Theatre sets a new standard for World Premieres, live stage
shows, Disney attractions, and other special events that have helped
restore showmanship to Hollywood Boulevard. For more information, visit
www.elcapitantickets.com or call 1-800-DISNEY6.
About Discovery Science Center
Imaginations
run wild with over 120 hands-on exhibits at Discovery Science Center
(DSC), Orange County’s leading destination for hands-on science
entertainment. Take the Eco Challenge
and become a green superhero, feel the power of a real rocket engine
launch and explore the inner workings of a two-story tall dinosaur!
Plus, the Science Center’s signature events don’t just foster science
education, but also provide entertainment for the whole family. From our
annual Bubblefest and Rocket Launch to blockbuster traveling exhibits such as Indiana Jones™:
Where Science Meets Imagination, there is always something new to
experience. DSC is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating
young minds, assisting teachers and increasing public understanding of
science, math and technology through interactive exhibits and programs.
It is a community-wide resource where families come together to learn
and have fun and school districts can use as an educational resource.
For further information, visit www.discoverycube.org or call (714) 542-2823.
About Broadcom Foundation
Broadcom
Foundation was founded to inspire and enable young people throughout
the world to enter careers in science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM) through partnerships with local schools, colleges,
universities and non-profit organizations. Broadcom Foundation is the
proud sponsor of the Broadcom MASTERS®, a program of Society for Science
& the Public - a national science and engineering competition for
middle school children. The Foundation's mission is to advance education
in STEM by funding research, recognizing scholarship and increasing
opportunity. Learn more at www.broadcomfoundation.org.
About Visa Signature
Visa
Signature is a premium consumer payment card bringing cardholders
benefits and perks that offer special access and provide everyday value
Visa Signature cardholders get access to exclusive movie ticket offers
to movies like Marvel’s Iron Man 3 at www.Fandango.com/VisaSignature
About National Academy of Engineering
The
US National Academy of Engineering (NAE) is a private, independent,
nonprofit institution that provides engineering leadership in service to
the nation. The mission of the National Academy of Engineering is to
advance the well-being of the nation by promoting a vibrant engineering
profession and by marshalling the expertise and insights of eminent
engineers to provide independent advice to the federal government on
matters involving engineering and technology. Established in 1964, NAE
operates under the congressional charter granted to the National Academy
of Sciences in 1863. Find out more at www.nae.edu.
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