Stars Anthemist Celena Rae Sings and Signs in Musical, Must-See Panini America Video
How important is native Texan and former "American Idol" contestant Celena Rae to the Dallas Stars? Well, consider this: No home game starts without her. Ever. Indeed, for the last 10 years, Rae has delivered her powerfully poignant rendition of the National Anthem as only she can; a booming, breathtaking blockbuster that would certainly bring every fan inside the American…
Young Stars, Panini America Rock Saturday at the 2014 NBA All-Star Jam Session
NEW ORLEANS -- On Saturday afternoon, just hours before they delivered electrifying performances during NBA All-Star Saturday Night, star rookies Ben McLemore and Trey Burke first delivered equally impressive performances during visits to the Panini America booth inside the 2014 NBA All-Star Jam Session. And just hours after his scintillating MVP showing in the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge Friday night, Detroit…
Jam Packed: Panini America On Location at the 2014 NBA All-Star Jam Session
NEW ORLEANS -- It's been a fast and furious first few days for the Panini America team in the Big Easy for 2014 NBA All-Star Week. The action started just minutes after touching down Thursday morning with an impromptu signing session with Panini's own Kyrie Irving -- and the action has only intensified from there. The 2014 NBA All-Star Jam…
Signing in the Reign: Panini America Finally Lands Seahawks Superstar Russell Wilson
BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Less than two weeks after leading the Seattle Seahawks to their first Super Bowl championship in franchise history, Russell Wilson on Thursday afternoon got back to performing the signature moves that have captivated football collectors for the last two years. This time, however, he didn't hold a football in his capable right hand. Instead, he clutched a series…
Watch Denard Robinson Bust a Box of Black (and Other Scenes from Super Bowl Week)
NEW YORK -- Whew! What a week. Now that Super Bowl Sunday is finally upon us, we can exhale and take a few minutes to regroup before kickoff of this evening's big game between the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks. While we're at it, though, we're going to reflect on just some of the activation Panini America has been a…
Signing Session with Top Rookies Headlines Thursday at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
LONG BEACH, Calif. -- A star-studded cast of 2013 NFL rookies headlined by Geno Smith, Tavon Austin, DeAndre Hopkins, Le'Veon Bell, Justin Hunter, Denard Robinson and Stedman Bailey crammed into the Panini America player lounge Thursday afternoon at the 2014 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Presented By Panini for one of the most productive signing sessions of the season. The assembled star power…
Panini America Provides Behind-the-Scenes Look at Toronto VIP Party (Must-See Video)
Two weeks ago today, Panini America officials provided some much-needed heat to a cold Canadian night by taking over Toronto's Woodbine Racetrack for its third Panini VIP Party. With DJ Kool providing the party's live soundtrack, international superstars such as Eric Lindros, Mike Modano, Tracy McGrady and Chantal Sutherland rubbed elbows, conversed and spent quality time with more than 50…
Exclusive Access: Panini America Takes You to the Production Facility (Video & Gallery)
Every time I'm fortunate enough to take the cross-town road trip to the Panini America production facility (literally every single time), I can't help but think I'm peering into a whirring, bustling version of collecting's crystal ball, spying rarely seen first looks at tomorrow's hottest sports cards. That scintillating sensation greeted me again yesterday. My primary mission yesterday was to…
Panini America On Location: Recapping Day One at the 2013 NHLPA Rookie Showcase
TORONTO -- If you happened to miss Panini America's mile-a-minute Twitter feed yesterday, well, you missed absolutely unparalleled wall-to-wall coverage of Day One at the 2013 NHLPA Rookie Showcase. Luckily for you, The Knight's Lance is here today to offer a comprehensive recap of what you missed -- including 26 future NHL superstars signing their first Panini America autographs and…
Must-See Gallery: Panini America Launches Packout for 2012-13 Prime Hockey (Part 2)
Preparing a collecting juggernaut like 2012-13 Prime Hockey for release is a process that knows no days off. So while many collectors spent Saturday morning easing out of bed and into the first day of their weekend, Panini America NHL Brand Managers Chris Barr and Karvin Cheung were at the company's production facility overseeing the Prime packout process. Oh, the…