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  • Nissan Teams Up With Disney For ‘A Wrinkle in Time’

    Nissan Teams Up With Disney For ‘A Wrinkle in Time’

    Disney and Nissan are partnering up once again, this time to promote Disney’s upcoming adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time. Just like they found a way to bring the Rogue SUV into the Star Wars universe, they are now promoting the Nissan Leaf which will make an appearance in the upcoming film directed by Oscar nominee and Emmy winner Ava DuVernay.

    The two companies have had a lot of success collaborating lately. Last year Disney teamed up with Nissan to promote Rogue One: A Star Wars Story with a Star Wars-themed vehicle.  It was so well received that they partnered up again with them for The Last Jedi and created a fleet of new ‘Star Wars‘ themed vehicles.

    So how exactly does this all-electric car fit into A Wrinkle in Time?

    The basic plot of the film is a fantasy story in which a girl, her brother, a classmate and three astral travelers go on a journey to save an astrophysicist father that is held captive on a distant planet. Naturally, Nissan had to get on board. While the Nissan LEAF is certainly not a model that will take you out of this world, it is the vehicle of the future. Which is exactly why the model will be present in the new movie, coming to theaters on March 9, 2018.

    Not only will the 2018 Nissan LEAF be present in the new film, but the brand has permission to create a new ad campaign inspired by the upcoming movie.

    They also have created a contest just for those who are looking to be the next big filmmaker. “Searching for the Next Visionary Filmmaker” contest will be sponsored by Nissan.

    The film’s star-studded cast includes Oprah Winfrey, Mindy Kaling, Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Storm Reid, and hits theaters on March 9.

     

  • Nissan Unveils Fleet of New ‘Star Wars’ Vehicles

    Nissan Unveils Fleet of New ‘Star Wars’ Vehicles

    Nissan rolls out in force at the Los Angeles Auto Show as they unveil their fleet of new ‘Star Wars‘ vehicles. Previously, Nissan unveiled a single Star Wars-themed vehicle, but this year it has seven. Unfortunately they aren’t for sale, but instead they’re meant to draw attention to the brand.

    To promote the movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story a Nissan Rogue SUV, Nissan’s best-selling model, was turned into a Star Wars fighter. After the success of the promotion, this new line promotes the next Star Wars movie, The Last Jedi.
    Check out the video below:

    The Stars Wars theme extends from an Altima sedan that is now a TIE fighter to a Titan pickup as the AT-M6.

    Here is how Nissan describes the seven:

    2018 Nissan Altima as Special Forces TIE Fighter.
    It has custom wheels, a full-body wrap plus the dual wings of the fighter. It also makes blaster sounds.

    2018 Nissan Maxima as Kylo Ren
    It is meant to be sinister with red headlights and underbody lighting made to look like a light saber.

    2018 Nissan Maxima as Captain Phasma
    The Captain Phasma Maxima is meant to be more feminine in keeping with its character. It is a “celebration of female strength,” Nissan says.

    2018 Nissan Rogue as Poe Dameron’s X-wing with BB-8
    Does your SUV have its own droid? BB-8 peeks out of the back of this one.

    2018 Nissan Rogue Sport as the A-wing.
    This one has dual thrusters at the rear, which are lit up. It also has blue wheels and laser cannons.

    2018 Nissan Titan as the AT-M6
    Probably the most impressive of the bunch, this AT-M6 is the largest vehicle in the First Order’s arsenal for Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

    2018 Nissan Maxima as Kylo Ren’s TIE Silencer
    This Nissan Maxima is meant to duplicate Kylo Ren’s TIE Silencer with laser cannons and missile launchers affixed to the vehicle’s distinct wings.