Audi and Sony Pictures Entertainment team up on “Spider-Man: Far From Home”

• All-electric Audi e-tron SUV appears in addition to the Audi A7 and Audi Q8 in Sony Pictures’ “Spider-Man: Far From Home”
• Tom Holland as Peter Parker stars in latest digital content from Audi, featuring the all-electric Audi e-tron GT concept
• Audi to sponsor world premiere of Sony Pictures’ “Spider-Man: Far From Home” in Hollywood

HERNDON, VA – June 20, 2019 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Audi has teamed up with Sony Pictures Entertainment to release exclusive digital content ahead of this summer’s upcoming film, “Spider-Man: Far From Home.”

The digital short titled “Science Fair,” features Peter Parker (Tom Holland) and his best friend Ned (Jacob Batalon), up against some very serious competition at the school science fair. To save their presentation, Peter races against time to acquire the perfect scientific advancement: the all-electric Audi e-tron GT concept.

“Teaming up with Sony Pictures to showcase the latest step in Audi’s evolution—electrification—gives us a unique opportunity to better socialize this important technology with a highly engaged audience,’’ said Loren Angelo, vice president of Marketing, Audi of America. “Peter Parker represents the continuing high-tech evolution of the Audi storyline within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.”

“Creativity and collaboration are fundamental elements and at the core of this business,” said Jeffrey Godsick, EVP of Brand Strategy and Global Partnerships for Sony Pictures. “Audi has always been a company that has emitted creativity into the business, which is evident by this great piece of content they have created for Spider-Man: Far From Home.” Audi vehicle placement in “Spider-Man: Far From Home” includes the all-electric Audi e-tron SUV and the Audi A7 and Audi Q8. Audi vehicles will also make an appearance at the “Spider-Man: Far From Home” Hollywood premiere this summer.

ABOUT AUDI OF AMERICA

Audi of America, Inc. and its U.S. dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. AUDI AG is among the most successful luxury automotive brands, delivering about 1.812 million vehicles globally in 2018. In the U.S., Audi of America sold nearly 224,000 vehicles in 2018. 2019 marks 50 years for the brand in the U.S. Visit audiusa.com or media.audiusa.com for more information regarding Audi vehicles and business topics.

ABOUT SPIDER-MAN™: FAR FROM HOME

Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever. Directed by Jon Watts. Written by Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers. Based on the MARVEL Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Produced by Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal. Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Thomas M. Hammel, Eric Hauserman Carroll, Rachel O’Connor, Stan Lee, Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach serve as executive producers. The film stars Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson, Zendaya, Cobie Smulders, Jon Favreau, JB Smoove, Jacob Batalon, Martin Starr, with Marisa Tomei and Jake Gyllenhaal.

ABOUT SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, and Sony Pictures Classics. For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.html.

Concept vehicles are not available for sale. Specifications may change.

Source: Audi of America, Inc.

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