New York, NY\u2014July 12th, 2013\u2014 Today, join geek icon Blair Butler as she takes fans on a trip throughout geek culture like never before in the premiere episode of \u00a0Earth\u2019s Mightiest Show<\/b>! As the kick-off to Marvel\u2019s growing digital-first series on the innovative Marvel Original Video<\/i> platform, Earth\u2019s Mightiest Show<\/b> is your front door to the world of comics, video games, movies, television, gadgets, and more! Blair Butler takes fans behind the curtain in this exciting new series as the latest news, celebrity interviews and exclusive sneak-peeks are delivered in the mighty Marvel fashion that all fans love and crave. No corner of geek culture will go unexplored, starting with an interview with Robot Chicken<\/i> creator and producer, Seth Green! There isn\u2019t a fan in this galaxy\u2014and beyond!–who can afford to miss this fun and exciting new spin on pop culture and the icons who make it happen.<\/p>\n
\u201cI grew up reading comics and loving Sci-fi, horror, and fantasy films — so I kinda feel like I’ve been preparing for this my entire life,\u201d mentioned host, Blair Butler. \u201cBeing able to talk to the folks who are making the things we know and love in movies, comics, and beyond, is a dream come true and I can\u2019t wait to share it with the world!\u201d\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
Announced at SXSW 2013\u2019s Interactive Gaming Expo earlier this year, Marvel Original Video<\/b> is a thrilling new digital-first original content initiative from the House of Ideas. As part of this groundbreaking digital-first channel, Marvel is teaming with superstar talent to bring fans high-quality original programming showcasing the greatest stories and personalities & super heroes \u2013 like Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Hulk, Spider-Man, Wolverine & more. Marvel Original Video <\/b>joins the next phase of the Marvel ReEvolution, <\/i>the company\u2019s unwavering commitment to delivering the ultimate fan experience across multiple platforms.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs part of the Marvel ReEvolution<\/i>, this unparalleled diversity of original content not only brings our fans closer to our brand\u2014but also offers unprecedented insight into the inner workings of how the entertainment industry works,\u201d said Peter Phillips, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Marvel Digital Media Group. \u201cWe\u2019re expanding to lifestyle, documentary and reality shows that focus on bringing fans a more complete view of Marvel, from the latest news to the true stories about our greatest characters and their impact on pop culture.\u201d<\/p>\n
But that\u2019s not all! Marvel Original Video<\/b> will also be joined by Marvel\u2019s long-standing and robust digital series like The Watcher<\/i>, bringing you weekly Marvel news updates; Marvel Super Heroes: What The–?!,<\/i> a stop-motion animated satirical look at the world\u2019s most popular super heroes; Marvel LIVE!<\/i>, bringing live coverage from Comic Con International in San Diego; exclusive red carpet coverage from Marvel blockbuster movie premieres; \u00a0and more!<\/p>\n