ESPA Flagship Opening at Resorts World Sentosa

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Singapore -- Resorts World Sentosa adds another world-class product to its offerings with the opening of ESPA, a 10,000 square metre luxury spa. Set to open on 6 July 2012 at the tranquil western tip of the integrated resort, ESPA at Resorts World Sentosa (ESPA at RWS) will be the brand’s flagship spa in Asia and an oasis for those wishing to escape from the city or taking time out from the resort’s attractions.

ESPA is the proud partner of luxury hotel groups such as Ritz-Carlton, Peninsula, One&Only and Leela Palaces, and owners and property companies within 55 countries to create some of the world’s finest spas. Founded in 1993 by renowned spa guru Susan Harmsworth MBE, ESPA’s holistic approach provides guests with a personalized spa journey using classic treatments that combine new and indigenous techniques with their signature natural products.

Susan Harmsworth MBE, CEO and Founder, ESPA said, “With ESPA at RWS, we are bringing 30 years of spa heritage and knowledge, spa operations and training expertise as well as award-winning products and treatments to Singapore and Resorts World Sentosa. It is ESPA’s largest spa in the region with 24 treatment rooms and a repertoire of treatments that pays homage to Singapore’s melting pot of cultures - all delivered with the best technology, treatments and therapists.”

“ESPA at RWS will offer a spa experience that is out of this world with Singapore’s first authentic Hammam, onsen-style pools and other state-of the-art spa facilities. We are privileged to work with ESPA to create this exceptional spa, which together with ESPA’s spa expertise will help to elevate the spa scene in Singapore,” said Ms Laura Vallati, General Manager, ESPA at RWS, Resorts World Sentosa.

“With ESPA at RWS, we created an oasis among a bustling and lively island environment. This gem of a spa is the perfect place to unwind, relax and forget time,” said Ms Vallati. “We carved out the spa journey for ESPA at RWS by focusing on ‘bringing the outdoors in’ through landscaped outdoor journeys and views of lush tropical forestry, combined with beautifully designed private and social spaces inside the spa, which will meet every guests’ expectation,” she added.

ESPA at RWS is spread across 10,000 square metres of manicured landscaped gardens, pools and ponds set against a backdrop of picturesque sea views and jungle covered hillsides – equivalent to one-third the size of the National Orchid Garden. Spa-goers can choose to have their treatments in 24 multi-functional treatment rooms with beautiful views, 2 Private Spa Suites overlooking the reflection pool and 2 Beach Villas with dramatic sea views.

Designed for total relaxation and rejuvenation, the spa grounds are dotted with spacious pre- and post-treatment relaxation areas for guests to contemplate and meditate. These include the sleep zone and social relaxation lounge with views of the reflection pool, vitality pools, onsen-inspired pools and pavilions set in tropical gardens. From their first step through the door, spa-goers will immerse in a tranquil environment that extends their spa experience beyond the treatments.

A key highlight guests can look forward to among its signature treatments is the first-in-Singapore authentic Turkish Hammam. Derived from the Arabic word meaning ‘heat’, hammam treatments are the age-old ritual of cleansing and purification in traditional heated bathhouses of Morocco and Turkey that has gained popularity amongst spa enthusiasts. Using the traditional Kese mitt and black olive soap, a full-body foam massage and nourishing mud body mask, these treatments leave you energized and with silky smooth skin.

The spectacular spa environment also features various indoor and outdoor heat and water experiences with separate areas for men and women. Each section is equipped with its own vitality pool fitted with air and water massage jets, an icy plunge pool, a sauna with uninterrupted views over the pools and forest beyond, and walkways that converge at a Japanese onsen style pool offering views of the lush jungle-covered hillside.

In addition to a comprehensive menu of results-driven body treatments, facials and massages, ESPA at RWS provides a top-to-toe experience with a Nail Studio perfect for social gatherings; a fully-equipped gym; a studio for yoga, pilates and meditation; and The Tangerine Spa Café.

The spa is open to both hotel guests and visitors from 9am to 9pm daily. Memberships, day spa, wedding and corporate packages are available. For reservations or more information, please contact +65 6577 8880 , email espa@rwsentosa.com or visit www.rwsentosa.com/ES

About Resorts World Sentosa
Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), Singapore’s first integrated resort is located on the resort island of Sentosa. Spanning 49 hectares, the resort has welcomed over 15 million visitors in 2010 since it opened in January of that year. RWS is home to the region’s first-and-only Universal Studios theme park, the Maritime Experiential Museum, a casino, luxurious accommodation in six unique hotels, the Resorts World Convention Center, celebrity chef restaurants, a world class destination spa as well as specialty retail outlets. The resort also offers entertainment ranging from its resident theatrical circus spectacular Voyage de la Vie, to public attractions such as the Crane Dance and the Lake of Dreams. Still to come is the world’s largest oceanarium - the Marine Life Park. Resorts World Sentosa is wholly owned by Genting Singapore, a company of the Genting Group. For more information, please www.rwsentosa.com .

About ESPA
Recognized as global leaders in spa, ESPA successfully combines the design and management of prestigious spas across five continents with the creation of pioneering, natural products that are rich in heritage, texture and aroma. ESPA - an authority in its field – is proud to partner with luxury hoteliers, property companies and owners around the globe to create some of the world’s finest spas and equally proud to be a British company who manufacture their products in the UK. ESPA products are as unique as they are effective; they are tested each and every day by a highly trained and extremely professional global network of therapists based in 55 countries. ESPA’s award-winning, results driven products are loved by women and men alike, who benefit from their visible results for both face and body. It is this combination of expertise and rich spa heritage that creates a unique brand that has won over 125 coveted awards in the last 3 year that include:

Best Brand SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Awards 2011, 2010
Best Product Award - SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Awards 2011
Best In-Spa Training – The Crystal Awards Asia Pacific 2011
In-Spa Training of the Year – AsiaSpa Awards 2011
Best Spa Company & Best Educators – The Crystal Awards Asia Pacific 2010

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Marvel Superheroes to be Major Component of Dubai's IMG Park

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(L to R): Ilyas Galadari, Simon Philips, Mustafa Galadari.  Photos courtesy IMG Group.  

Dubai, UAE (June 27, 2012) -- Today the IMG Group announced its license agreement with MARVEL Entertainment, to build and operate a new indoor family entertainment centre, MARVEL Adventure, which is scheduled to open by the end of 2013. The centre will be housed within a large fully enclosed 1.2 million square feet themed family entertainment destination in the City of Arabia development along Emirates Road in Dubai. It is part of an ongoing development that is set to be the region’s largest entertainment destination.

The official ground breaking ceremony was held today to mark the start of construction. The 350,000 square feet Marvel Adventure family entertainment centre will include retail outlets, dining facilities and a range of interactive entertainment experiences featuring MARVEL characters.

“We are pleased to collaborate with MARVEL for our multi-faceted themed family entertainment destination. This will be one part of the region’s largest temperature controlled entertainment destinations that IMG is developing which is sure to be a strategic landmark in Dubai, appealing to the region as well as other parts of the world,” said Mr. Ilyas Galadari and Mr. Mustafa Galadari, of IMG Group.

The initial plans for the family entertainment centre include:
• Merchandise & Retail outlets stocking a full range of MARVEL merchandise
• Food and Beverage facilities covering a wide range of international cuisines
• Interactive entertainment experiences based on MARVEL characters
• Acres of common areas and facilities

“Following the outstanding global and local box office success of Marvel’s The Avengers, and the strong affinity for MARVEL in the UAE, we are thrilled to be working with the IMG Group to bring some of MARVEL’s most popular characters to kids and families across Dubai,” stated Simon Philips, President of MARVEL Entertainment International. “Whether it’s having fun at one of the entertainment experiences, hanging out with friends and enjoying a meal or collecting the latest MARVEL gadgets and action figures, there is truly something for everyone at MARVEL Adventure.”

In the UAE, Marvel’s The Avengers has broken 30 box office records including the biggest industry opening ever in the region and the film is already the 3rd most successful of all time. In-between now and the opening of MARVEL Adventure, fans will have the opportunity to see more of their favourite Super Heroes in cinemas with Sony’s The Amazing Spider-Man opening this summer, followed by MARVEL’s Iron Man 3 in May 2013 and Thor 2 later in 2013.

The MARVEL name and characters have been licensed to the IMG Group by MARVEL Entertainment. Marvel Adventure is owned, managed and operated by the IMG Group which has developed the complex including the interactive entertainment experiences.

The overall facility for the themed entertainment destination will be in excess of 1.2 million sq. feet in its first stage and will be the largest temperature controlled indoor entertainment destination in the world. It is designed to attract 10,000 plus visitors per day. A unique facility of this magnitude will also generate a significant demand, in the vicinity, for hotels and hotel apartments, along with other retail and leisure components.

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Dick Clark and Donna Summer

By Joe Kleiman, IPM Online News Editor

As 2012 hits the halfway mark, IPM News pays tribute to some of the talent we have recently lost:

DICK CLARK
Considered the world's "Oldest Living Teenager," Dick Clark was America's iconic face of New Year's Eve, as for decades he counted down the ball drop in Times Square for a nationwide audience in a broadcast featuring the freshest sounds in contemporary pop and rock.  It was in this genre that he made his name, as host of American Bandstand.  Here, every week on the ABC television network, he would introduce American youth to the newest artists, who performed in front of a live crowd in a studio dance club atmosphere.  His brand would prove so succcessful that it would spawn a chain of American Bandstand eateries, a live theater venue in Branson, MO, and an American Bandstand attraction in Pigeon Forge, TN.

But American Bandstand's greatest contribution to the themed entertainment industry was in telling young people that it was cool to dance, an idea that parks around the country quickly picked up on in an effort to pull in younger crowds, especially at night.  Disney, among others, has proven to be a master at the American Bandstand concept, employing the formula through the years from Tomorrowland Terrace to Videopolis, Pleasure  Island, and this year's Mad T Party.  Dick Clark passed away at age 82 on April 18.

DONNA SUMMER
One of the artists who performed on Bandstand was Donna Summer.  The "Queen of Disco" wrote her songs based on the world she saw in her gritty New York other locales of the 1970's.  Few realize that her hit song Bad Girls is about streetwalkers looking for customers, but the rhythm and her voice combined to place it in the American popular songbook.

Summer had a long career of performing at Disney parks, appearing in television specials for Disneyland's 30th and the grand opening of the Disney/MGM Studios.  In 2006, she performed at Disney's Animal Kingdom for the International POW WOW, one of tourism's most important industry events.  A year later, she shited gears to Universal, headlining the 2007 Mardi Gras celebration at Universal Studios Florida.  Here her legacy remains, as attraction designers selected Bad Girls as an official onboard music track for the park's Rip Ride Rockit rollercoaster.  Donna Summer passed away May 17, age 63.

Michael Swinney, SONY Development, with Maurice Sendak

MAURICE SENDAK
Children attending Universal theme parks in Singapore and Osaka, Japan, along with those attending parks operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment here in the states, have much for which to thank Maurice Sendak.  As a creative advisor to Sesame Street during its formative stage in the 1960's, and author of bestselling children's books, Sendak's legacy can be found anywhere friendly monsters exist. From a Sesame Street theme park in Pennsylvania to a giant purple dinosaur in Central Florida, to a picnic on a plantation in Georgia, Sendak's imagination sprouted monstrous fruit at parks worldwide.

But it took more than a generation for his most famous creations, the creatures of his best selling childrens book Where the Wild Things Are, to find a home.  In 1999, a Where the Wild Things Are interactive play zone opened as a key component to SONY'S Metreon urban entertainment center in San Francisco, CA.  Sendak, touring the attraction during its construction, told the San Francisco Chronicle how proud he was that it wasn't high tech.  "I like them to use their imaginations," he said.  Although the attraction only operated for a few years, the monsters returned a decade later, when a feature length Hollywood adaptation of Where the Wild Things Are played in METREON's IMAX theater.  Sendak passed away May 8 at age 83.

Ray Bradbury.  Copyright Disney.

RAY BRADBURY
Ray Bradbury considered himself a children's book author at heart, telling the BBC that his novel Farenheit 451 was nothing more than a fun book about a chase.  But to millions around the world, he was known as a leading science fiction author and futurist.

Bradbury was at the forefront of science fiction and fantasy as the atomic age began and the promise of space travel was around each corner.  With the advent of television, a new and exciting medium opened up and Bradbury took advantage of it, writing not only for The Twilight Zone, but for his own television program as well.

Bradbury had strong ideals about the connection of the past to the future and it showed on two projects he helped conceive - Past as Prologue at the United States Pavilion at the 1964 New York World's Fair, which used 135 screens to convey the idea that the exploration of space was an extension of the Western expansion of the United States, and Epcot Center's Spaceship Earth, which told the story of interhuman communication and the effects of technology on lessening the gaps in both time and space between people.   Bradbury would also work with Disney on other Future World attractions at EPCOT and on Discoveryland at Disneyland Paris.  He passed away June 5.  He was 91.

Stan Jolley (on right).  Copyright Disney.

STAN JOLLEY
While Ray Bradbury helped envision the future at EPCOT, Stan Jolley made tomorrow a reality at Disneyland.  Having been encouraged by his friend Herb Ryman in 1953 to join the team designing the new park, Jolley illustrated conceptional ideas for the new Tomorrowland, including the Autopia, an attraction still operating today.

Jolley wasn't stuck in the future, as his artistic skills helped create a look for many of the park's most beloved attractions, including the Golden Horseshoe and the Storybook Land Canal Boats.  He would go on to become an art director and production designer for Disney television programs, including designing Walt Disney's office that appeared at the beginning of each episode of the hosted tv show and later at the Disney parks.

Jolley also worked on films, including Caddyshack, Taps, Walking Tall, and Witness, for which he was nominated for an Oscar.  Stan Jolley passed away June 4.  He was 86.

Celebrate the 4th at Six Flags Parks

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Here's what's in store this Fourth of July at Six Flags parks:

Magic Mountain
Open 10:30 am - 9 pm
No special entertainment or fireworks have been announced.

Discovery Kingdom
Open 10:30 am - 10 pm
Throughout the day, thrill to your favorite roller coasters and rides, enjoy the always phenomenal summer weather, and see our talented animal stars showcase their amazing skills and talents.

Spend the afternoon listening to the tunes of country music star Jason Michael Carroll*. This rising star has opened for such mega-stars like Brooks & Dunn, Trace Adkins, Alan Jackson and Carrie Underwood. He has also been featured on Good Morning America, the CMA Music Festival, and has played multiple times at the Grand Ole Opry. Also performing will be local favorites, the Terry Sheets Band who will bring their rockin’ country sounds to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.

Wrap up the night with our spectacular fireworks show* and make this year’s Fourth of July a day to remember!

*Concert and fireworks are included with General Admission. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.


Fiesta Texas
Open 10:30 am - 10 pm
Fireworks have been canceled due to weather conditions.

Six Flags Over Texas
Open 10:30 am - 10 pm
No special entertainment or fireworks have been announced.

Six Flags St. Louis
Open 10:30 am - 9pm
Six Flags St. Louis is honoring the men and women who serve our country with the third annual Salute to Heroes event July 1 through 4. Active Military Personnel will receive free admission to the park, and families can enter for a discounted price. Displays will also give guests an insight to Military life and a chance to help Operation Homefront.
Fireworks on July 1 and July 4 have been cancelled due to weather conditions.

Great America
Open 10 am - 10 pm
Chicagoland residents looking for the best 4th of July festivities need look no further. Six Flags Great America is hosting, “4th Fest,” an all-day and night patriotic celebration.

This year’s “4th Fest” includes specialty grilled foods throughout the park, a funnel cake eating contest with cash prizes, live entertainment, a wrestling show featuring former WWE champion Rhino and of course all of the Park’s signature rides and attractions. End the night with a bang and check out Great America’s patriotic nighttime illuminated parade and firework extravaganza. Families can also save with Buy One, Get One Free tickets available online for the event.

“4th Fest is our summertime answer to Fright Fest,” said Hank Salemi, Six Flags Great America park president. “As many area communities have to cancel their fireworks and festivals, we are offering a full-blown 4th of July celebration at the park. With 14 roller coasters, a 20-acre water park, specialty grilled foods, live entertainment, illuminated nighttime parade and fireworks show, 4th Fest is an experience families can’t get anywhere else.”Six Flags Over Georgia

Six Flags America
Open 10:30 am - 9 pm
Celebrate the Fourth of July Weekend at Six Flags America with a fireworks spectacular over Hurricane Bay wave pool on July 4.

Great Adventure
Open 10:30 am - 10 pm
Celebrate Independence Day with your friends & family at Six Flags. Join us on July 4 for a special picnic and cap off the night with our special fireworks celebration.

Six Flags New England
Open 10:30 am - 10 pm
Special events include a picnic and extended ride time on Goliath, both for annual pass holders, as well as the July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular.


The Great Escape
Open 10 am - 10 pm July 3
Open 10 am - 7 pm July 4
The Great Escape will be celebrating Independence Day on July 3.  Don’t miss their spectacular fireworks display for Independence Day! Fireworks begin at approximately 9:30pm.

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Celebrate the 4th with Cedar Fair

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Here's what's in store for Independence Day at Cedar Fair's theme parks:

Knott's Berry Farm
Open 10 am - 10 pm
Knott's Berry Farm, Knott's Soak City water parks- Orange County, San Diego and Palm Springs are pleased to announce that they will offer FREE admission to active and retired United States Military personnel July 2-6 as part of their Tribute to the Armed Forces program. In addition, active and retired members of the U.S. military will be able to purchase discounted admission tickets for members of their immediate family (maximum of six) for Knott's Berry Farm ($32.99) and Knott's Soak City water parks ($27.99)at the gate. A valid military ID must be presented during time of ticket purchase at gate.

Knott’s will celebrate the 4th with a spectacular aerial fireworks show at 10:00 pm as well as offer some fantastic park wide entertainment starting with Knott’s ice show “Happiness is….Snoopy!”, “All Wheels Extreme” Snoopy's Starlight Spectacular and more!

California's Great America
Open 10 am - 8 pm
California's Great America welcomes the world famous Santa Clara Vanguard for a special Independence Day performance. This special performance in Celebration Plaza will take place at 4:00PM.

Gilroy Gardens
Open 10 am - 6 pm
June 30 - July 4 and September 1 - 3 • Join us in saluting our heroes! Active Duty Military personnel get FREE ADMISSION to the park, on the dates listed above, when presenting an Active Duty Military ID—one complimentary admission per ID.

June 30 - July 4 • Come celebrate with us! The Park will host a special All-You-Can Eat BBQ in the South County Picnic Grove from noon to 2:00pm.

World's of Fun
Open 10 am - 11 pm
Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun are offering FREE admission to active, reserve, retired, and veteran U.S. military personnel on July 3 - 5.

Worlds of Fun lights up the sky with a huge fireworks show on Wednesday, July 4, PLUS every Saturday in July! Fireworks begin at 10 pm.

Valleyfair
Open 10 am - 11 pm
Military members receive FREE admission to Valleyfair over the Fourth of July holiday!

Valleyfair will light up the sky on select evenings from June 1 – August 25 with a Fantastic Fireworks display. Fireworks begin at 9:50pm on every night the Park is open until 10pm or later. An extended Fantastic Fireworks show will be presented Wednesday, July 4, 2012.

Michigan's Adventure
Open 11 am - 9 pm
No events or fireworks have been announced for this park.

Kings Island
Open 10 am - Midnight
Kings Island prides itself on providing world-class thrills, fun and family entertainment for guests of all ages. Kings Island is also proud of the brave men and women who serve in the U.S. military and is pleased to announce plans for its Tribute to the Armed Forces program during the 2012 season.

Kings Island’s Tribute to the Armed Forces program will offer a free regular admission ticket to any active or retired military personnel Memorial Day weekend and over the Fourth of July. Along with free admission, active and retired members of the military will be able to purchase discount admission tickets for members of their immediate family (maximum of six) at a special military discount price of $29.99. A valid military ID must be presented at the Kings Island ticket window July 3-5 to receive this offer.

Kings Island lights the fuse on one of the Midwest’s largest and most impressive Fourth of July fireworks displays. This colorful pageant in the sky set against the backdrop of the park will be 10 times the size and scope of the traditional nightly fireworks display at the park, creating an experience unlike any other in the Tri-State region. To keep the excitement in high gear, Kings Island will stay open until Midnight July 4, giving guests the chance to experience and enjoy even more thrills.

Cedar Point
Open 10 am - Midnight
Any active, retired or honorably-discharged member of the United States Armed Forces can receive one (1) free regular admission ticket to Cedar Point. Fireworks will take place at 10:30 pm following a 9:15 pm performance of Luminosity.

Dorney Park
Open 10 am - 11 pm
Dorney Park is proud of the brave men and women who serve in the U.S. military and will offer a deeper discounted admission this week for any active or retired military personnel and their families of $30.99. In addition, active and retired military personnel can receive free admission when celebrating July 4th at Dorney Park.

Join us for the LARGEST and BEST fireworks display in Dorney Park’s history! We plan to treat our guest with the GREATEST firework display in the state to celebrate our nation’s birthday. You won’t want to miss it! Show starts at 9:30 pm, then stay for one last ride as the park is open until 11:00 pm.

King's Dominion
Open 10:30 am - 10 pm
Join us July 3-4 as we pay tribute to our brave military service men and women by offering FREE park admission to any active, inactive or retired United States Service men and women with a valid military I.D.

*Free Admission only valid on July 3 & 4 for those qualifying with a valid US military I.D.

Schedule of Events

• Moment of silence at noon
• Flag raising before opening by Quantico color guard and soloist on July 3 and VFW veterans on July 4
• Recruiters from all branches of military will have booths set up by the Eiffel tower on July 3
• Bagpipe soloist Tim MacLeod
• Band performance on the Bandstand at 12PM
• Uncle Sam stilt walker at front gate
• Special 15 minute firework show on July 4

Carowinds
Open 10 am - 10 pm
Join us May 27-28 and July 3-4 for the third annual Military Days! Carowinds salutes our brave military service men and women by offering FREE park admission to any active, inactive or retired United States Service men and women with a valid military I.D.
*Free Admission only valid on May 27 & 28 and July 3 & 4 for those qualifying with a valid US military I.D

Daily Special Activities at Carowinds:

Tuesday, July 3
Presentation of the Colors by the Indian Trail VFW Post 2423
Flag Ceremony
All-You-Can Eat Command Picnic
Interactive Military Artillery Vehicle

Wednesday, July 4
Presentation of the Colors by Civil Air Patrol of Iredell
Flag Ceremony
All-You-Can Eat Command Picnic
Performances by the Army Ground Force Band- Brass Brigade
Celebrate America! Fireworks Spectacular
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Superman Soars to New Heights at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

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Vallejo, CA, USA /PRNewswire/ -- Superman has arrived in time to put his iconic stamp on an exciting new thrill ride in Northern California.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertainment, has launched SUPERMAN Ultimate Flight, featuring the tallest inversion west of the Mississippi. At 15-stories tall, this one-of-a-kind roller coaster takes riders on a maximum speed of 62 mph over two vertical rolls and two upside-down twists.

"SUPERMAN Ultimate Flight definitely pushes the envelope in the thrill category," said Dale Kaetzel, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom park president. "Since last summer's announcement, there has been tremendous buzz about this ride and our guests have been anticipating the debut. This ride will, no doubt, be the 'must-experience' attraction in Northern California."

SUPERMAN Ultimate Flight was custom-built by ride manufacturer Premier Rides. The new ride represents the newest technologies developed by Premier, including a highly-sophisticated multi-directional magnetic launch system. As a launch coaster, 12 passengers are seated two by two in two separate coaches before propelling forward through a tunnel, taking a heartline roll inversion at the height of 150-feet, then twisting at a 180-degree dive. Midway, the ride brakes twice at unexpected intervals for cliffhanger and dramatic effects — all in under 60 seconds.

Themed to one of DC Comic's greatest super heroes, Superman, the SUPERMAN Ultimate Flight steel coaster is vibrantly colored in Superman's red, blue and yellow. The queue line features a series of panels showcasing Superman's powers and attributes that include: "Strength: More powerful than a locomotive™," and "Faster than a speeding bullet™." The iconic Superman "S" Shield dominates the ride landscape.

As Discovery Kingdom's first DC Comics-themed ride, the new addition is the perfect complement to the park's unique collection of marine life, wildlife and wild rides. Thrill rides include the popular coasters, Medusa, Kong, Roar, V2 and Boomerang, and now — SUPERMAN Ultimate Flight's addition solidifies Discovery Kingdom's standing as Northern California's best place to experience thrills of all kinds.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world's largest regional theme park company with $1.0 billionin revenue and 19 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For more than 50 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions including up-close animal encounters, Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park. For more information, visit sixflags.com.


About Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.


About DC Entertainment
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating its content across Warner Bros. Entertainment and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world. In January 2012, DC Entertainment, in collaboration with Warner Bros. and Time Warner divisions launched We Can Be Heroes—a giving campaign featuring the iconic Justice League super heroes—to raise awareness and funds to fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa.

SONY and Panasonic Announce Plans to Jointly Develop Next-Gen OLED Panels

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SONY XEL1, World's First OLED TV

Osaka, Japan /BUSINESS WIRE/ -- Sony Corporation ("Sony") and Panasonic Corporation ("Panasonic") have announced that they have signed an agreement regarding the joint development of next-generation OLED (organic light-emitting diode) panels and modules for TVs and large-sized displays.
Sony and Panasonic plan to jointly develop next-generation OLED panels and modules by each utilizing their core and printing technologies. They plan to jointly develop printing method-based next-generation OLED technology, which will be suitable for low-cost mass production of large, high resolution OLED panels and modules. Sony and Panasonic aim to establish mass-production technology during 2013, by integrating their unique technologies to improve the overall efficiency of development.

Sony launched the world's first OLED TV in 2007 with its 11-inch model. Sony also released a 25-inch professional OLED monitor in 2011, and continued to develop products and mass-produce OLED displays utilizing deposition technologies. Further, Sony has actively promoted the research and development of next-generation OLED technologies such as hybrid OLED element devices and processing (manufacturing) technologies that combine deposition and printing methods, thin film transistor (TFT) drivers such as oxide TFTs, and flexible organic TFTs, and has presented its development results at academic conferences.

Panasonic is a leader in the technology development of large-sized screen, high-resolution OLED panels and utilizes the cutting-edge "all printing method", among other printing methods which have the advantage of being competitive for producing large-sized screens at a lower cost. Panasonic owns the unique production and equipment technologies which enable the production of OLED panels through this method. Panasonic is also pursuing the future possibility of OLED panels, and is carrying out research and development of advancements in flexible OLED panels and aiming to develop large-sized, high quality sheet-type displays.

In parallel with the joint development of the next-generation technologies of the OLED panels and modules, Sony and Panasonic plan to continue to study collaboration in the mass production of OLED panels and modules. Also, each company plans to utilize its own strengths to develop and commercialize its own competitive, high-performance, next-generation OLED televisions and large-sized displays.