09/23/2011

ARCHIE COMICS MEETS THE ROCK BAND KISS

By Candace Smith

Two iconic American figures have joined forces, but it may not be the ones you expect. All-American teen Archie Andrews has partnered with rock �n� roll legend Kiss in an upcoming series called, eponymously, �Archie Meets Kiss.�

The four-part series launches Nov. 30 and, in the words of writer Alex Segura of Archie Comics, �brings together two pieces of Americana for the first time.�

Jon Goldwater, CEO of Archie Comics, is a self-described �crazy Kiss fan,� even having a Kiss-themed party for his son�s Bar Mitzvah.

But Goldwater told ABC News that the idea of a partnership between Archie and Kiss came from Kiss bassist-vocalist Gene Simmons.

�One day, I was lucky enough to get a call,� Goldwater said.

Simmons flew him out to L.A. to discuss the idea of a partnership.

�His ideas were extremely inspiring, and we thought it would be a wonderful thing for Archie,� Goldwater said.

Simmons told ABC News that the partnership with Archie and Kiss seems natural.
By Candace Smith

Two iconic American figures have joined forces, but it may not be the ones you expect. All-American teen Archie Andrews has partnered with rock �n� roll legend Kiss in an upcoming series called, eponymously, �Archie Meets Kiss.�

The four-part series launches Nov. 30 and, in the words of writer Alex Segura of Archie Comics, �brings together two pieces of Americana for the first time.�

Jon Goldwater, CEO of Archie Comics, is a self-described �crazy Kiss fan,� even having a Kiss-themed party for his son�s Bar Mitzvah.

But Goldwater told ABC News that the idea of a partnership between Archie and Kiss came from Kiss bassist-vocalist Gene Simmons.

�One day, I was lucky enough to get a call,� Goldwater said.

Simmons flew him out to L.A. to discuss the idea of a partnership.

�His ideas were extremely inspiring, and we thought it would be a wonderful thing for Archie,� Goldwater said.

Simmons told ABC News that the partnership with Archie and Kiss seems natural.

�Kiss has always broken the rules and will continue to do so. We write our own rules. We are Kiss. Archie has stood the test of time. And Kiss is the juggernaut of them all. This is a ground breaking moment for anyone wanting to rock and roll all nite and party every day,� said Simmons.

The series will be a topsy-turvy, magical tale of a spell gone wrong that involves Archie and the gang, and Sabrina meeting the famed rockers.

Archie Comics hopes that the collision of characters will be enough to pull in a full audience � one that includes older Americans who grew up with the comics and younger fans too.

�Younger kids will enjoy the magical nature while older audiences will enjoy old rock �n� roll,� said Goldwater.

The Archie comic turns 70 years old this December, which is eight years older than Simmons.

For parents worried that Kiss� mature themes may be too much for younger kids, Simmons offers words of comfort.

�Kiss is all things to all people,� Simmons told the New York Post. �A 5- or 10-year-old fan doesn�t look at the lascivious nature of my tongue the same way someone much older would � such a thing is not obvious to a 5-year-old, nor should it be.�

Goldwater, in addition to hoping the series and comic does well, has one other wish.

�Maybe the kids will even pick up a Kiss album,� said Goldwater.

Fans can expect to rock �n� roll but maybe not all night. � Archie and the gang have a curfew.
09/23/2011

WIN A TRIP TO GRAND OPENING OF KISS MINI GOLF

Golf in costume and be eligible to win a trip to the Grand Opening of KISS by Monster Mini Golf in Las Vegas, NV

Golfing in costume this October at any Monster Mini Golf location could earn you $5000 for yourself, PLUS $5000 more to donate to the public school of your choice OR a trip to the Grand Opening of KISS by Monster Mini Golf in Las Vegas, NV�with KISS! Contest creator and founder of Monster Mini Golf, Christina Vitagliano says, �Each October, Monster Mini Golf offers the chance to win fantastic prizes, for having fun!� This year the prizes total more than $15,000 ($5000 of which will be donated directly to a public school). Entering is easy! Simply upload a photo of yourself in costume to the Monster Mini Golf corporate Facebook page, while standing in front of Glo-zo, the 18th Hole Clown at any Monster Mini Golf location between now and October 30th. The same photo can be uploaded to the Monster Mini Golf Presents KISS Facebook page to enter to win a trip for two to the Grand Opening Festivities including airfare, accommodations and an invitation to the Private VIP Party with KISS. Both contests run from Sept 23rd through October 30th.

Monster Mini Golf, licensed by Monster Entertainment, is based in Providence, RI. Presently, there are thirty locations either open or in development across the United States & Canada, including a soon to be opened flagship location, KISS (the legendary Rock Band) by Monster Mini Golf in Las Vegas. For more in-depth information, please feel free to visit www.monsterminigolf.com.Golf in costume and be eligible to win a trip to the Grand Opening of KISS by Monster Mini Golf in Las Vegas, NV

Golfing in costume this October at any Monster Mini Golf location could earn you $5000 for yourself, PLUS $5000 more to donate to the public school of your choice OR a trip to the Grand Opening of KISS by Monster Mini Golf in Las Vegas, NV�with KISS! Contest creator and founder of Monster Mini Golf, Christina Vitagliano says, �Each October, Monster Mini Golf offers the chance to win fantastic prizes, for having fun!� This year the prizes total more than $15,000 ($5000 of which will be donated directly to a public school). Entering is easy! Simply upload a photo of yourself in costume to the Monster Mini Golf corporate Facebook page, while standing in front of Glo-zo, the 18th Hole Clown at any Monster Mini Golf location between now and October 30th. The same photo can be uploaded to the Monster Mini Golf Presents KISS Facebook page to enter to win a trip for two to the Grand Opening Festivities including airfare, accommodations and an invitation to the Private VIP Party with KISS. Both contests run from Sept 23rd through October 30th.

Monster Mini Golf, licensed by Monster Entertainment, is based in Providence, RI. Presently, there are thirty locations either open or in development across the United States & Canada, including a soon to be opened flagship location, KISS (the legendary Rock Band) by Monster Mini Golf in Las Vegas. For more in-depth information, please feel free to visit www.monsterminigolf.com.

Monster Mini Golf offers 18 holes of indoor, glow-in-the-dark, mini golf, full of harrowing hazards, kooky creatures and monstrous monsters. With retro hit music pouring out of their own radio station, visitors are also able to play arcade and redemption style games, glow in the dark air hockey and more. Whether you are celebrating a birthday or teen party, hosting a business event, presenting a charity fundraiser, planning a zany wedding or simply have a large number of friends, Monster Mini Golf features two, very posh private party rooms. It�s climate controlled and frightfully fun for all ages!
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