Amazing Spider-Man Spotted at Wal-Mart Company: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Product: The Amazing Spider-Man Promotion Here we are, weeks before the release of the highly anticipated summer movie The Amazing Spider-Man, in theaters July 3. In order to build a little hype for the upcoming theatrical release, Walmart, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment have teamed up for an unprecedented partnership to offer customers the ultimate Spider-Man experience at Walmart stores nationwide. Throughout the month of June, movie fans will be able to experience, purchase and access the following exclusive offerings at Walmart: World Premiere of Never-Before-Seen Footage from The Amazing Spider-Man: Walmart will unveil a never–before-seen movie scene on its in-store broadcast network at 12:01 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. local time on June 15 and June 16. The Amazing Spider-Man Comic Book with Exclusive Sneak Peek Combo Pack: Available on June 15 for only $2.96, the combo pack includes a collectible reproduction of "The Amazing Spider-Man #6" comic book that features the first appearance of The Lizard, behind the scenes footage from The Amazing Spider-Man, a never-before-seen scene from the film, a first look at the Activision Spider-Man videogame and a bonus augmented reality (AR) activation when using our "Web-slinger" app. Customized Spider-Man Trucks: The Amazing Spider-Man Secrets Unmasked Tour will visit approximately 1,000 Walmart stores. At each location, customers will receive an advanced demo of The Amazing Spider-Man videogame and Spider-Man Bonkazonks from Hasbro. The tour will also include: Sony PS3 gaming consoles, HP photo centers, Kellogg's tasting center, Straight Talk Wireless demos and a climbing wall, at select locations. The tour schedule can be found at: www.walmart.com/Spider-Man. Exclusive "Web-Slinger" Augmented Reality App: The "Web-Slinger" AR mobile app – available at the iTunes App Store or Android Market starting June 15 – enables customers to take photos with a life-size Spider-Man and unlock levels and weapons at multiple locations within the store starting June 26. Unlock locations include Kellogg's Cheez-It & Pop-Tarts displays in grocery, the Straight Talk Wireless section in electronics, signage in toys and boys apparel. Fans can also engage in the AR experience during the "Secrets Unmasked Tour," where Spider-Man and The Lizard come to life on the top of the truck. "We're always looking for ways to bring innovative technology, exclusive content and interactive events to our customers. Movie fans can rest assured that Walmart will have the broadest assortment of the Super Hero products they want – from special-edition movie releases to toys, food and apparel – all at an amazing low price." - Seong Ohm, senior VP and general merchandise manager for entertainment, Walmart U.S. "We're thrilled to partner with the world's biggest retailer to promote this much-anticipated film. We couldn't be more excited to be working with Walmart and Marvel on this groundbreaking and innovative promotional campaign. With the scope of Walmart's North American distribution network, Sony Pictures is assured of having the broadest consumer reach on Blu-ray and in the digital arena." - Lexine Wong, Senior Executive Vice President, Worldwide Marketing, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Available now in Walmart stores across the U.S., customers can purchase more than 1,000 The Amazing Spider-Man licensed products from action figures and t-shirts to video games and home decor. Walmart will also sell the new Blu-ray with UltraViolet™ editions of Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, and Spider-Man 3. The Spider-Man Blu-ray includes two never-before-seen bonus features "Spider Sense Over Movie Trivia Game" and "The Spider-Man Cutting Room." The Spider-Man 2 Blu-ray™ includes both the previously released theatrical and extended version of the film, with additional footage and fight sequences not seen in theaters. Each edition includes new collectible packaging. "Our goal is to always enhance the moviegoers' experience and provide unique and innovative ways to interact with our Super Heroes. This multifaceted program with Walmart in support of The Amazing Spider-Man does just that by offering fans an array of merchandise, interactive in-store elements and exclusive, never-before-seen content." - Mark Rhodes, senior VP of North American retail development, Marvel Entertainment For more information on The Amazing Spider-Man Secrets Unmasked Tour and Comic Book with Sneak Peek, visit Spider-Man at Walmart's website (link below) or visit the iTunes App Store or Android Market to download the "Web-Slinger" App. -Geck0, GameVortex Communications AKA Robert Perkins Related Links: Spider-Man at Walmart.com Open World Manhattan Returns     - E3 2012 Coverage of The Amazing Spider-Man