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ADVISORY/Mark Wahlberg to Launch Hasbro Action Figures Based On FOX's Planet of the Apes At New York's FAO Schwarz; Line Features Impeccable Sculpts Of Film's Leading Characters.


Entertainment Editors

ADVISORY.... for Wednesday (July 25)

--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)

MEDIA ALERT

On Wednesday, July 25th, Planet of the Apes leading man Mark Wahlberg For the actor and television game show host, see Mark L. Walberg.

Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg (born June 5 1971) is an Academy Award-nominated American actor and television producer.
 will join Hasbro and Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising to launch Hasbro's action figure line, based on Tim Burton's highly-anticipated Planet of the Apes at FAO FAO,
n See Food and Agriculture Organization.
 Schwarz in New York City New York City: see New York, city.
New York City

City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S.
.

Wahlberg will greet fans and autograph Hasbro's new, precisely-detailed action figures at FAO Schwarz(1). The first 100 fans will also get a chance to purchase Hasbro's Ape Commander figure, which won't be available in stores until October.

Hasbro's line features figures based on the film's major heroes and villains, including characters played by Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter Bonham Carter is an English family name. Notable Bonham Carters are:
  • Sir Maurice Bonham Carter, 1880-1960
  • Air Commodore Ian Bonham-Carter 1882-1953
  • Violet Bonham Carter, Baroness Asquith of Yarnbury 1887-1969
, Michael Clarke Michael Clarke may refer to:
  • Michael Clarke (cricketer)
  • Michael Clarke (musician)
  • Michael Clarke (politician), Mayor of City of Maribyrnong
  • Michael Clarke Duncan, U.S.
 Duncan and supermodel Estella Warren. The line, now available nationwide, is sure to thrill kids and collectors alike.

WHAT:  Mark Wahlberg launches Hasbro's Planet of the Apes action
       figures

WHERE: FAO Schwarz -58th St. & Fifth Ave., NYC
       Planet of the Apes Boutique, Second Floor

WHO:   Mark Wahlberg and executives from Hasbro, FOX and FAO Schwarz

WHEN:  Wednesday, July 25th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

                       GREAT PHOTO OPPORTUNITY!!
                        INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE!!
(1) With purchase
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