MELVILLE, N.Y., June 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Anna Akana and Canon U.S.A., Inc., together announced that Akana
will become the latest personality featured in the "Rebel With A
Cause" initiative, which celebrates 25 years since the introduction
of Canon's first EOS Rebel SLR camera. Following in the footsteps
of American daredevil Nik Wallenda
and GRAMMY® Award winning record producer Swizz Beatz,
Akana, a strong proponent of anti-bullying and suicide prevention,
will be featured in a video dedicated to her own unique cause,
debuting in September.
"As someone who loves creating comedic content with a message,
I'm excited to be partnering with Canon as their next Rebel With A
Cause," said actress and filmmaker Anna
Akana.
"The cause I'm advocating is one that hits home for me, and I'm
very passionate about creating awareness and effecting change
however I can."
In 1990, the iconic "Image is Everything" campaign introduced
the Canon EOS Rebel, an SLR camera born with a cause — to put the
power of pro photography into the hands of the public and level the
playing field forever. Twenty-five years later, Canon launched
"Rebel With A Cause," embarking on a journey to follow modern day
rebels who challenge convention in their own unique way, capturing
their causes through the eye of a Canon EOS Rebel T6i DSLR camera.
"Rebel With A Cause" invites people into their worlds to celebrate
the imagery that makes their causes shine and motivate others to
join their movements.
"Canon has been a leader in the industry for years and
partnering with a content creator is something that just comes as a
natural fit for our 'Rebel With A Cause' campaign," said
Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO,
Canon U.S.A., Inc. "Anna embodies
the Canon mentality of creating inspiring content and we're excited
to share that passion with someone who is a positive role model for
young creators today."
Canon will conclude the year-long "Rebel With A Cause" program
in October with a consumer Rebel, whose cause will be chosen from
the recently closed contest searching for the next great
inspiration. In addition to a cash prize, the winner will have the
opportunity to bring their cause to life with a documentary
production, similar to those of the previous Rebels.
To learn more about "Rebel With A Cause", which was shot
entirely on the EOS Rebel T6i DSLR camera, visit:
http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/rebelwithacause.
The Evolution of the Canon EOS Rebel Camera
Canon
announced the first ever EOS Rebel SLR camera 25 years ago in
August 1990, changing the game in the
SLR camera category. At the time it was Canon's smallest and
lightest 35mm autofocus single-lens reflex (SLR) camera in the EOS
line of autofocus SLRs. The EOS Rebel line has been continuously
known to pack advanced features and imaging technologies into
affordable high-quality consumer-level camera bodies. Through its
first 14 years, Canon introduced 13 EOS Rebel film SLR models and
in 2003, the Canon EOS Rebel DSLR was born, marking the beginning
of the modern-day EOS Rebel DSLR camera. From 2003 to 2015, there
have been 15 models in the EOS Rebel DSLR camera line including the
latest models introduced this year featuring built-in
Wi-Fi® and NFC capability -- the EOS Rebel T6i and T6s
DSLR cameras. The EOS Rebel camera line has been used by creative
consumers to express themselves through still images for decades as
well as Full HD video since the introduction of the EOS Rebel T1i
in 2009. Also known for their compact size and superb feature set
these cameras have enticed many consumers to make this their first
entry into Canon's EOS interchangeable lens camera family. All
Canon EOS Rebel cameras are compatible with Canon's entire line of
EF and EF-S lenses. The sales success and longevity of the EOS
Rebel camera line is why the cameras are a household name across
generations making it one of the most popular lines in SLR cameras.
For more information about the entire Canon EOS Rebel DSLR camera
lineup, please visit www.usa.canon.com/eos.
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INC.
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is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and
industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding Mexico) markets. With approximately
$31 billion in global revenue, its
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patents granted in 2015† and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's
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ABOUT ANNA
AKANA
Anna Akana
started her YouTube channel in 2011, jumpstarting her career as an
actress, producer, filmmaker and writer. Now with over 1.5 million
subscribers, Anna has produced eight short films in the past two
years, along with her weekly online show which tackles meaningful
messages shared through a comedic lens. Aside from her YouTube
channel, Anna regularly performs stand-up, co-hosts the podcast
"Explain Things to Me" (iTunes Best of 2015) and has several
digital and long form projects currently in development. Most
recently her digital series, "Miss 2059," a 12-episode comedy
sci-fi adventure series, premiered June
21st on Verizon's go90 platform. Akana has also created the
clothing company Ghost & Stars, and has a publishing deal with
Random House/Ballantine, which will have her first book published
in 2017. As a screen actress, Akana's other credits include:
Freeform's "The Fosters," and films "Kids vs. Monsters," "Hello, My
Name is Doris" and "Ant-Man." Upcoming, she can be seen starring
alongside Bella Thorne and
Halston Sage in Awesomeness Film's
new thriller, "You Get Me," and Comedy Central's new original
series, "Corporate."
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Patent and Trademark Office.
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