Collect Marvel Fans! PaleyWKND will host character performances with
Captain America, Black Panther and Spider-Man
Hasbro presents screenings of Peppa Pig – with Peppa Pig look – My Little Pony: Make
Your sign, Power Rangers: Dino Fury Season 29and the trailer for Transformers: EarthSpark
Nickelodeon favorites SpongeBob SquarePants, Chase & Skye from PAW Patrol and Blue from Blue’s Clues
& You! Will delight young fans
Marvel Entertainment, National Hockey League and PlayStation Join Lineup
NEW YORK, September 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Paley Center for Media today announced costumed character appearances, screening details and new family programming partners for PaleyWKND, a live, immersive, once-in-a-lifetime, family-friendly celebration in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. PaleyWKND – the ultimate media, sports, gaming and entertainment festival – takes place saturday 1 october by means of Sunday 2 October 2022starting with a festive opening night for members on Friday September 30.
PaleyWKND takes over the Paley Museum and its entire 52 . aboutnd Street block between 5e and 6e Avenues for an unprecedented weekend of interactive experiences and immersive attractions from more than two dozen world-class companies, iconic media brands and the major sports leagues. The event is free to the public and Paley Center members can experience PaleyWKND VIP style with exclusive members hours, fast-track lanes and other VIP experiences and special access. Guests can reserve their complimentary tickets for on-time entry or access VIP membership information at www.PaleyWKND.org. Walking visitors are also welcome.
“As the must-go-to destination for families and visitors in the tri-state area, The Paley Center for Media’s highly anticipated PaleyWKND is a unique, unprecedented festival spectacle, partnering with some of the biggest names and brands in entertainment, media, sports and gaming,” said Maureen J. Reidy, President and CEO, The Paley Center for Media. “The two-day, family-focused festivities will deliver exciting and engaging activations, experiences, meet-and-greets and screenings right in the heart of downtown Manhattanat the iconic Paley Museum with a total street takeover at 52nd Street between 5e and 6e avenues. Special appearances from some of the world’s most popular costumed characters and the opportunity to compete for glory and test their skills in the big league will delight visitors and fans of all ages.”
Marvel Entertainment, National Hockey League and PlayStation join a robust lineup of brands presenting family experiences at PaleyWKND, the ultimate media, sports, gaming and entertainment festival. The full lineup of organizations and companies at PaleyWKND, guest committee members and PaleyWKND supporters can be found here.
Appearance of celebrities and characters, screening details
miracle
Collect Marvel Fans! Appearances of Marvel characters with Captain America, Black Panther and Queens’ own Spider Man will be bringing Super Hero fun to PaleyWKND’s meet-and-greet space all weekend.
Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon’s activation includes unique experiences that immerse fans in the world of its hit shows, including Santiago of the seas, That Girl Lay Lay and Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan. Guests can also take a look at the upcoming feature film Blue’s Big City Adventure, coming exclusively to Paramount+ this fall. Fan-favorite costumed characters including Pursuit and Skye from PAW Patrol, Blue by Blue’s Clues & You! and Spongebob Squarepants, will be present for photo ops. And kids and families will have the chance to pay Nick’s greatest respects and become SLIMED!
In addition, fans will also have the opportunity to host “NFL Slimetime” by creating their own Slimelights video, just like the hosts of the series. Nate Burleson and Young Dylan!
Hasbro
In addition to the previously announced experience of Hasbro’s most popular games and toys, Hasbro will present screenings of “Peppa Pig”, “My Little Pony: Make Your Mark”, “Power Rangers: Dino Fury Season 29,” and the trailer for “Transformers: EarthSpark.” Peppa Pig will join fans at the screening at the Bennack Theatre, while out on the street, Murphythe very first official NERF mascotwill help people of all ages unleash the game in the NERF blaster zone.
Hearst Media Production
Editor-in-Chief of Food Network Magazine Maile Carpenterauthor of the brand’s bestselling “Recipe-A-Day Kids Cookbook,” will be on site to demonstrate simple techniques for making fun food at home.
Also on site, Mo Roccahost of Hearst Television’s “Innovation Nation,” will talk with guest inventors, including Ann Makosinski and Nick and Karl Rinne.
Mattel
Fans could be among the very first viewers to see episodes of the second half of Season 1 of Mattel’s “Barbie: It Takes Two” on the big screen of PaleyWKND. Viewers can join Malibu & Brooklyn on fun adventures that take them from the beach to the big city.
Playing sports at PaleyWKND
national hockey league
Do you have what it takes to shoot the puck like a pro? Show off your hockey skills in the NHL Accuracy Challenge! Fans can also go inside to watch The Stanley Cup® close to.
national football league
Slime comes to the playing field with an interactive NFL Slimetime green screen that mimics the popular gameday experience. Fans can also show off their footwork and tackle on a mini lawn or head inside to get a closer look at the Vince Lombardi Trophy and the full collection of all 56 Super Bowl Rings.
National Basketball Association
The NBA and WNBA host Jr. NBA basketball clinics at 52nd Street, giving kids and families the chance to hone their dribbling, passing and shooting skills with members of the NBA family. Fans can also head inside to get a closer look at the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
Major League Baseball
MLB presents the interactive PLAY BALL experience, part of their global initiative to encourage youth to play the many different ways baseball and softball can be played. Kids and fans can make a swing and test their fielding skills in special MLB batting and fielding cages. Fans can also head inside to get a closer look at The Commissioner’s Trophy.
Professional Sports League Championship Trophies – The sport’s crown jewels
For the first time ever as part of a public exhibit, all four major professional sports league championships will be on display at the Paley Museum for special photo opportunities:
O Major League Baseball: Commissioner’s Trophy
O National Basketball Association: The Larry O’Brien Trophy
O National football league: The Vince Lombardi Trophy
O National Hockey League: The Stanley Cup®
Gaming and interactive entertainment at PaleyWKND
PaleyGX, the ultimate family-friendly gaming and VR experience, offered year-round in the Paley Museum’s state-of-the-art gaming studio and VR lab, will remain open for gameplay all weekend. Plus fans can participate in exciting interactive experiences, Game Zones and game activities in featured pavilions at 52nd Street.
Play station
PlayStation 5 and a variety of games including Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Horizon Forbidden West, and more will be available to play in the PaleyGX studio. With blazing-fast speed, breathtaking immersion and stunning games, you’ll see that with PlayStation 5, “Play Has No Limits”.
NINTENDO
The Nintendo Switch and a library of Nintendo titles are located in the PaleyGX studio, while fans on the street can enter the Nintendo Game Zone with Splatoon 3 competitive play and Nintendo Switch game stations.
XBOX
XBOX joins PaleyWKND on Saturday and Sunday with games and giveaways!
EA Sports
Gamers can test their skills on the latest releases from EA Sports, Madden NFL 23, Formula One and FIFA 23.
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Join Take-Two Interactive at PaleyGX and experience groundbreaking gameplay with NBA2K, WWE2Kand more.
PaleyWKND VIP Entry
During the weekend, Paley Center members have VIP access with exclusive hours for members; Paley Member fast track lanes; exclusive meet-and-greets for celebrities, athletes and characters; as well as an invitation to the Red Carpet Preview Cocktail Reception, which kicks off the event on Friday September 30. The Paley Center invites all New Yorkers and visitors to officially join the special membership community and enjoy these and other benefits year round. Individual and family memberships are fully tax deductible.
Stay tuned for more breaking news additions to the PaleyWKND festival lineup at PaleyWKND.org.
Events and participants subject to change.
About The Paley Center for Media
The Paley Center for Media is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which has proudly made its NYC home for over 45 years and operates the iconic Paley Museum. Through its respected programming, The Paley Center leads the discussion on the cultural, creative and social significance of media, leveraging its curatorial expertise, an international collection and close relationships with the media community. The general public can participate in Paley programs in both New York and Los Angeles that explore and celebrate the creativity, innovation, talent and leaders that shape the media. The public also has access to the Paley Center’s permanent media collection, The Paley Archive, often referred to as a national treasure, containing more than 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements. Through the Media Council and International Council’s global programs, the Paley Center also serves as a neutral environment for media professionals to discuss and debate the changing media landscape. Formerly known as The Museum of Television & Radio, The Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry.
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