Stan Lee's collection of Marvel memorabilia, plus Tony Stark wax figure and more at El Capitan!

The El Capitan Theatre will be running an exclusive engagement for "Marvel's The Avengers" from May 4 to June 21. As always, the El Cap goes above and beyond and this super-hero filled adventure promises to be no different.

Apart from the screening of the film in the beautiful theater in beautiful digital projection, the theater is housing a special part of Stan Lee's own private collection of memorabilia. Also, on loan from Madame Tussauds Hollywood is the life-size Tony Stark wax figure which is available for you to go right up to and take pictures with.


Full press release...

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April 4, 2012 – Disney announced today that Hollywood’s legendary El Capitan Theatre will present “Marvel’s The Avengers,” an action-adventure film with the Super Hero team-up of a lifetime, from May 4 through June 21, 2012, featuring special “around the clock” screenings on Thursday, May 3.

The 12:00 midnight show has already sold out, and in response to popular demand, a 4:00am show Friday morning has just been added. Guests of the 4:00 am show will receive a comic book exclusive to the El Capitan with a limited print run. The comic book tells the seminal backstory to how Earth’s Mightiest Heroes – The Avengers - came together for the very first time and will feature a cover by one of the biggest names in the business, John Romita Jr.

The El Capitan Theatre will also offer guests a peek into the private collection of Stan Lee, legendary writer of Marvel Comics. This exclusive display includes rare comic books, including “Tales of Astonish”-the very first appearance of Iron Man, original helmets of Thor and Loki from the film production of “Thor”, a statue of the Iron Man suit from “Iron Man 2”, mini busts of Marvel characters from Bowen Designs, and an array of action figures Lee has acquired throughout his storied career.

Guests can also take their picture with the Tony Stark wax figure from Madame Tussauds Hollywood. A special ’Marvel’s The Avengers’ Breakfast will be offered for one night only open to ticket holders for either the midnight or the 4 am show on May 4th. Attendees will enjoy a ‘Marvel’s The Avengers’ themed breakfast complete with waffles and more!

Daily showtimes are 10 a.m., 1:10 p.m., 4:20 p.m., 7:35 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. Tickets are on sale now, available at the El Capitan Theatre (6838 Hollywood Blvd.), online at www.elcapitantickets.com, or by calling 1-800-DISNEY6. Special group rates for parties of 20 or more are available by calling 1-818-845-3110. Show times subject to change.

Commenting on the announcement, Lylle Breier, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Special Events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, said, “’Marvel’s The Avengers’ is the moviegoing event of the summer, and the El Capitan is the perfect place to embark on this action-packed adventure. Not only will our guests have the opportunity to get up close and personal with Tony Stark, courtesy of the incredible wax figures of Madame Tussauds, we are also thrilled to offer Avengers fans the opportunity to be the first to experience the film at our special ‘round the clock’ event. It’s our way of making the El Capitan the perfect place to experience all the action ‘Marvel’s The Avengers’ has to offer.”

“Marvel’s The Avengers” features iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), The Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner). When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins.

Also starring Tom Hiddleston and Stellan Skarsgård, and directed by Joss Whedon, “Marvel’s The Avengers” is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series “The Avengers,” first published in 1963 and a comics institution ever since.

“Marvel’s The Avengers” is presented by Marvel Studios in association with Paramount Pictures. The film is being produced by Kevin Feige and executive produced by Alan Fine, Jon Favreau, Stan Lee, Louis D’Esposito, Patricia Whitcher, Victoria Alonso and Jeremy Latcham. The story is by Zak Penn and Joss Whedon and the screenplay is by Joss Whedon.

The film releases May 4, 2012, and is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

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