KUALA LUMPUR: Leading up to the general release of Marvel’s Ant-Man, Walt Disney Studios has appointed celebrity Aaron Aziz as the Ant-Man celebrity ambassador for Malaysia.
According to a press release issued by Walt Disney Studios, Aaron will bring the Ant-Man character and action closer to Malaysians. The big-screen adaptation of the Marvel comic book character will open in cinemas nationwide on July 16.
“We are constantly looking for creative ways to connect and engage with our fans. With Aaron Aziz as celebrity ambassador and the social media campaign for Marvel’s Ant-Man, we hope Malaysian fans will feel excited and inspired by the movie’s thrilling yet heartwarming plot and charismatic super hero,” says The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia’ Studio Entertainment general manager Amit Malhotra.
According to the release, Aaron embodies a similar charisma and the positive attributes that Scott Lang aka Ant-Man (played by Paul Rudd in the movie) and is regarded as a positive celebrity role-model in Malaysia. Known to be a doting and hands-on father, Aaron Aziz is regarded by his fans as strong and funny celebrity figure.
Similarly in Marvel’s Ant-Man, Scott Lang is a good hearted, good humoured man who has been put into a bind because of his past. He constantly tries to make things right for his daughter Cassie to become a real father and a hero.
A series of videos and shareable images of Aaron Aziz as Malaysia’s Celebrity Ambassador will roll out from today with hashtags #AntManMY and #AntManME. In line with the theme of the movie, these videos and shareables highlight second chances and redemption and aims to inspire fans.
There will also be a contest to give fans a chance to watch Marvel’s Ant-Man with Aaron Aziz at the gala preview screening on July 15 at GSC 1 Utama. Visit Aaron Aziz’s social media accounts on the contest mechanics.
Marvel’s Ant-Man is directed by Peyton Reed and also stars Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll and Bobby Cannavale.