ORLANDO, Fla. , Feb. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Numero 5, Mindpix Corporation (OTC Pink: MPIX) and ZZYX Entertainment, LLC (ZZYX) today announced that they have signed an agreement to develop "Messi and Friends" an all-star soccer event featuring Lionel Messi to be held at Chicago 's Soldier Field on July 6, 2013.
A Limited number of VIP Ticket Packages are scheduled to go on sale today for this all-star event at www.messiandfriends.net .
The tournament will highlight the skills of Lionel Messi–arguably the greatest player in the history of the sport – and 35 of the top players in the world, representing more than a dozen countries, creating a dream lineup for soccer aficionados throughout the world.
"I'm excited about playing in Chicago and showcasing many of the greatest stars of our sport. It's also important for me to connect with soccer fans in the USA and to promote the work of my foundation, and for that I am very thankful for this opportunity," stated Leo Messi.
Lionel Messi Biography:
http://www.infoplease.com/biography/var/lione...z2HG6yBXfc
Lionel Messi Awarded 4th consecutive "Ballon d'Or":
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/...ar?cc=5901
Numero 5 has placed a limited number of VIP packages on-sale exclusively through its website: www.messiandfriends.net in English and www.messiysusamigos.net in Spanish. The VIP packages will include tickets with unprecedented field access following a meet and greet with the players, as well as, a jersey and ball autographed by Messi.
Sergio Codino , Vice President of Numero 5, stated, "This event will feature the world's greatest players in a festival of soccer, the most popular sport on the planet. The Messi and Friends exhibition, much like the NFL Pro-Bowl or the MLB All-Star Game, will provide fans with an unparalleled opportunity to witness the greatest athletes in the sport of soccer together on the field of competition before the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014."
Numero 5 has the pleasure of working with the world's greatest soccer players and has been instrumental in creating platforms for corporate partnerships with their participation. Numero 5 has developed the Messi & Friends presentation for Chicago and looks forward to uniting the world's top players in this key U.S. market prior to the World Cup Brazil 2014.
Armando Almirall , President & CEO of MPIX states; "This will be an amazing event for everyone to see globally. Lionel Messi , in my opinion, is one of the best soccer players in the world and this event will provide fans, sponsors, networks the perfect opportunity to enjoy an All-Star event prior to the FIFA World Cup in 2014 -- all for a great cause. "
About Numero 5
Numero 5 is the innovative sports & marketing company that has brought this unique event to life. Numero 5 is producing Messi & Friends and is managing the distribution of the matches to over 70 countries, thus enabling Millions of soccer fans to enjoy these historic exhibitions.
About ZZYX Entertainment
ZZYX is a service media company founded to create and produce global media events. ZZYX has a unique perspective in conception, executing and monetizing of media properties. Providing a total solution for media property partners to develop, produce, market and distribute broadcast television programming. The ZZYX team member credits include the creation and/or production of the Billboard Music Awards, the Blockbuster Awards, America's Party Live New Year's Eve TV Specials from Las Vegas , Super Bowl TV Specials, World Music Awards, and the Global Harmony Concert Series which launched with Divas in Beijing – "the premiere cultural event of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games".
About Mindpix Corporation
Mindpix Corporation (OTC Pink: MPIX) commonly referred to as MPIX, is an entertainment company that primarily focuses on the production, use and redistribution of music. MPIX operates a collection of multimedia and family entertainment content, as well as the licensing rights to the original master recordings of a music library catalog of over 17,500 songs by renown artists including, but not limited to Billy Joel , Bob Dylan, Chicago , Dolly Parton , Elvis Presley , Frank Sinatra , Gladys Knight , James Brown , Jerry Lee Lewis , Little Richard, The Bee Gees, The Drifters, The Platters, The Who, Waylon Jennings , and Willie Nelson . MPIX has recently updated their disclosure and financial information at OTC Markets. All files can be found at the following site: http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/MPIX/filings/
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and as such, may involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements relate to, amongst other things, current expectations of the business environment in which the company operates, potential future performance, projections of future performance and perceived opportunities in the market. The company's actual performance, results and achievements may differ materially from the expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements as a result of a wide range of factors.
Armando Almirall
President & CEO - Mindpix Corporation
aa@mpixcorp.com
407.434.1743
Media Relations
Numero 5, LLC
Mariaelena Guerreiro
347-536-7999
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