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Business Wire
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
General Mills Gives Its Cereals and Mascots a Heroic Makeover with Marvel Studios' 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--General Mills is bringing Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch and The Thing to the cereal aisle with a special series of cereal boxes inspired by Marvel Studios' 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' in theaters July 25. A limited run of replica Lucky Charms cereal boxes — resembling those seen in the film — will also be released as part of the collaboration in July. 'This collaboration unites two iconic universes together, our beloved cereal mascots like Buzz the Bee and Lucky the Leprechaun and Marvel's First Family,' said Dayna Needham, Manager, Brand Experience, Portfolio and Division Events at General Mills. 'The specially designed cereal boxes are reimagined with a nostalgic '60s design flair to celebrate wonder, nostalgia and fandom over the breakfast table.' Inspired by Marvel Studios' 'Fantastic Four: First Steps,' this limited-edition lineup delivers a supercharged breakfast with fan-favorite cereals and fantastic heroes from the big screen: Suit up with 4 Fantastic Four-themed boxes of Honey Nut Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, and REESE'S PUFFS cereal — hitting shelves nationwide now! Snag an exclusive Trix box featuring the team's lovable robot H.E.R.B.I.E., exclusively at Kroger. Satisfy your hunger with limited-edition Cocoa Puffs boxes featuring the otherworldly Galactus — available exclusively at Walmart. Inspired by the film, collectors and superfans alike will have the opportunity to get their hands on a retro-futuristic Lucky Charms box in July! This limited-edition box is packed with a Johnny Storm collectible, available online only at starting Tuesday, July 22, while supplies last — don't miss your chance to own a piece of cereal (and Marvel) history. This latest heroic collaboration continues General Mills' ongoing team-up with Marvel Studios, following past launches including the recent Wheaties box inspired by Marvel Studios' 'Thunderbolts*', collectible Marvel Studios' 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' boxes in 2023 and 'Loki' Charms in 2021 and 2023. For more information, follow @generalmills on Instagram and Facebook, and visit Marvel Studios' 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' opens in U.S. theaters Friday, July 25, 2025. "REESE'S and REESE'S PUFFS trademarks and trade dress and the REESE'S Orange Color and Crown Design are used under license." About General Mills General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to boldly build its brands, relentlessly innovate, unleash its scale and stand for good. Its portfolio of beloved brands includes household names like Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Yoplait, Totino's, Annie's, Wanchai Ferry, Yoki and more. General Mills generated fiscal 2024 net sales of U.S. $20 billion. In addition, the company's share of non-consolidated joint venture net sales totaled U.S. $1 billion. For more information, visit About Marvel Studios' 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios' 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' introduces Marvel's First Family—Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus' plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren't bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal. Directed by Matt Shakman, produced by Kevin Feige and executive produced by Louis D'Esposito, Grant Curtis and Tim Lewis, Marvel Studios' 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' opens in theaters July 25, 2025.
Chicago Tribune
11-03-2025
- Climate
- Chicago Tribune
Children hunt for St. Patrick's Day treasures at Park Ridge hunt event
Dozens of children were signed up for the first of its kind St. Patrick's Day treasure hunt in Park Ridge last Sunday, taking part in a spring egg scramble-like event at Centennial Park in Park Ridge. The St. Patrick's Day Treasure Hunt was presented by the Park District. Lucky the Leprechaun made an appearance and announced when youngsters could go onto the lawn by the playground to seek treasures, including bubbles, rubber duckies, gold coins and other small toys – plus lollipops. Each child received a pot to fill. 'It's just we all come together to do fun stuff for their (patron) kids and the families,' said Meghan O'Neill, youth and special events supervisor for the Park District. 'And it's amazing to see, because we do an egg hunt too, just seeing the looks on the kids' faces when they run out and find different things. Beaded necklaces could be found. Some of them, in gleaming St. Patrick's Day colors, were strung on trees with Lucky the Leprechaun sometimes stepping in to help youngsters reach them. 'I hope the kids have a wonderful day today and they all fill their pots of gold with treasures and sweets and goodies and have a good time,' Lucky the Leprechaun said right before starting the hunt. O'Neill was pleased with the weather. 'It's gorgeous, it's a nice March day, perfect St. Patrick's Day weather for the event,' O'Neill said about the nearly 50-degree air temperature. 'I like to see the kids' faces and the parents, because it seems that parents have a lot of fun too, watching their kids come out and play.' Joe and Natalia McCaffrey, of Park Ridge, accompanied their children Liam, 2, and Emmy, 4. Since St. Patrick's Day brings up the theme of good luck and cheer, Joe McCaffrey hoped for his children's 'health and for them to have fun.' Natalia McCaffrey expressed her gratitude for the family event programs, calling them 'creative' and opportunities for families to 'have something to do, something fun for the kids to do and they really enjoy coming to all these events.' Camryn Holly, 4, a preschooler of Park Ridge, was assisted by her father Jason Holly in finding treats and toys. For a fortunate 2025, Jason Holly hoped for 'stability' for the world. Paula Silver, of Park Ridge, the parent of Freyja Smith, 18 months, talked about a family wish for an enduring lucky pot of gold at St. Patrick's Day. 'So far we've been very healthy,' Paula Silver said with a smile. 'I hope it continues.'
