Soccer Superstar David Beckham on Location in Los Angeles

Soccer superstar David Beckham was on location in Los Angeles recently, shooting print and TV ads for a new Sharpie ad campaign that will have Beckham fans and TV insiders taking notice.

The TV spot, set to air in select markets around the world in early July, shows Beckham using a Sharpie to autograph a variety of unusual items for fans. Fans who wish to see the teaser ads that aired earlier in March, can go to www.sharpie.com.

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