LG Takes Over Comic-Con With Premiere Giveaways, Never-Before-Seen Content

Comic-Con Fans Get Opportunities to Win a Trip for Two to a Legendary Movie Premiere in Los Angeles and Receive Inside Scoop on Next G-Series Smartphone

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Jul 18, 2013, 09:02 ET

SAN DIEGO, July 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA and Legendary Entertainment will once again be teaming up to bring comic book and science fiction fans an incredible viewing experience at the Legendary booth (#3920) during Comic-Con International 2013, July 18–21.

Continuing a successful partnership from last year's Comic-Con International, hundreds of thousands of fans will be able to participate in a sweepstakes* where one lucky person could win a trip for two to Los Angeles to rub elbows with the stars at an upcoming Legendary Entertainment movie premiere. The first 500 people to register at www.LGUSA.com/ComicCon will be among the first in the country to receive inside information about LG's next G-Series Smartphone and will receive a limited edition Legendary Entertainment t-shirt. The grand prize winner will be selected from all of the registrants.

"As creators of breathtaking blockbuster movies that push the limits of viewing technology and deliver fantastic storytelling, Legendary is a terrific partner for LG at Comic-Con," said Georg Rasinski, director, mobile brand management, LG Electronics USA. "Thanks to LG's top-line display technology on LG smartphones and smart TVs, Comic-Con attendees will experience clips from Legendary's latest films like never before. And, as part of the sweepstakes, they'll be able to take home some incredible prizes."

Comic-Con attendees will have the opportunity to experience content from Legendary's remarkable collection of releases on the powerful LG Optimus G Pro smartphone, LG Optimus G and LG CINEMA 3D Smart TVs.

Built with a 1080p Full HD display (400ppi), LG Optimus G Pro smartphone will show off amazing Legendary content, such as behind-the-scenes footage of the creation of Pacific Rim and an unreleased Pacific Rim interactive tech demo. LG Optimus G Pro is designed to deliver a movie-quality experience for fans on the go, whether they're waiting in line for a panel or killing time for an autograph. Fans who stop by the Legendary booth will have a chance to play a demo of the upcoming Pacific Rim video game on the powerful LG Optimus G Pro, ideal for gamers with its 5-inch full HD display and speedy Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.7 GHz Quad-Core Processor.

The never-before-seen Pacific Rim footage and other Legendary content—such as Seventh Son, Godzilla and 300:Rise of Empire—will also be shown exclusively on LG displays, including the popular 55- and 47-inch class (54.6- and 47-inch diagonal, respectively) LA8600 and LA7400 series CINEMA 3D LED Smart TVs. As the ultimate entertainment hub with access to literally tens of thousands of movies**, LG CINEMA 3D Smart TVs bring the movie-theater viewing experience into the home with a beautiful, ultra narrow bezel and unparalleled 2D-to-3D conversion technology.

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Attendees can view Legendary's schedule at the Legendary booth (#3920) on LG CINEMA 3D TVs.

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open only to permanent legal residents of the 50 states of the U.S. and D.C., who are 18 or older as of the date of entry. Starts at 5:00 pm PT on 7/17/2013. Registration and Entries into the Grand Prize sweepstakes must be received by 5:00 pm PT on 7/21/2013. Grand Prize premiere tickets are awarded to the winner & guest only and may not be transferred sold or bartered to any other person or entity. Tickets have no cash value and are valid for one night only and are not redeemable for any other event. Prize restrictions apply. For details/Official Rules visit www.LGUSA.com/ComicCon

** Wireless Internet connection & certain subscriptions required and sold separately for smart features. Content and services vary by product and are subject to change without notice.

Designs, features and specifications subject to change without notice. LG LED TVs are LCD TVs with LED backlighting.

For a small percentage of the population, the viewing of stereoscopic 3D video may cause discomfort such as dizziness or nausea. If you experience any of these symptoms, discontinue using the 3D functionality and contact your health care provider.

About LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $45 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative mobile phones, home entertainment products, home appliances, and air conditioning systems and energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. LG Electronics is a 2013 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. For more information, please visit www.lg.com.

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