Cinema owner Johnny Brenden announced that he will present his Brenden Celebrity Star to Comics Legend Mr. Stan Lee on May 7. The presentation will take place on the opening day of the new Paramount Pictures "Iron Man 2" film startting Robert Downing , Jr. which Lee served as an executive Producer.
“Stan Lee is an entertainment icon,” expressed Johnny Brenden. “For 70 years he has made his mark on popular culture with the creation and co-creation of hundreds of comic book characters including Marvel Comics “Spider-Man™,” “The Incredible Hulk™,” “The Fantastic Four™,” and “Iron Man™”, and a whole score of new superheroes through his company, POW! Entertainment. It is my distinct honor and privilege to be able to present him with the Brenden Celebrity Star for his years of outstanding contributions to movies, television, video games, comic books and other forms of entertainment."
The ceremony, to be hosted by Celebrity Journalist Robin Leach, will take place in the Brenden Theatres at the Palms lobby at 7:30 p.m. The Brenden Celebrity Star presentation is co-sponsored by Derrick Taylor’s Comic Oasis.
The Brenden Celebrity Star presentation is part of a Stan Lee Tribute Weekend. On May 6, the N9NE Group will present Iron Man 2 Launch Party at the MOON Nightclub and will feature appearances by Stan Lee and other celebrity guests.
The weekend wraps with an invited guest tribute reception and dinner hosted by The Walt Disney Studios and featuring Stan Lee’s Time Jumper. Lee’s POW! Entertainment has a multi-year first look deal with The Walt Disney Company. Comic Link in association with Desert Wind Comics will present a Stan Lee Retrospective Exhibit featuring a display of Marvel Comics memorabilia valued at $1 million.