TORONTO and HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 26,
2023 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY)
(www.spinmaster.com), a leading global children's entertainment
company, announced today that it will produce a third feature
film for its preschool powerhouse franchise PAW Patrol.
A Spin Master Entertainment production in association with
Nickelodeon Movies, the film will be distributed by Paramount
Pictures and is set for an exclusive theatrical release in 2026.
Spin Master celebrates PAW's ten-year anniversary on the heels
of the soon to be released second movie, PAW Patrol: The Mighty
Movie™, premiering exclusively in theatres September
29th, 2023. Also on September
29th, Spin Master's founders Ronnen Harary, Anton
Rabie and Ben Varadi will be
inducted into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame at the Toy Foundation's
Awards gala.
The first feature film for the franchise, PAW
Patrol: The Movie™ was released by Paramount Pictures
globally and by Elevation Pictures in Canada in August
2021, grossing over $40
million domestically and more than $144
million worldwide. On September
29th, the second feature film, PAW
Patrol: The Mighty Movie, will be unleashed in theatres
with a star-studded cast that includes Taraji P. Henson,
Kristen Bell, Christian Convery, Brice
Gonzalez, Mckenna Grace,
Lil Rel Howery, Alan Kim, Finn
Lee-Epp, James Marsden,
Chris Rock, Serena Williams, North West and Saint West
alongside returning cast from the first movie Kim Kardashian, Marsai Martin and Ron Pardo and existing voice cast members from
the preschool series.
"PAW Patrol has entertained generations of
preschoolers while subtly teaching them the value of community,
inclusiveness and teamwork," said Jennifer Dodge, Spin Master
Entertainment's President. "On the cusp of the premiere of our
second, super-powered film, the universal love for our pups is
stronger than ever. We're thrilled to announce a third feature
film, expanding the PAW Patrol universe further
with an epic new adventure. Featuring action-packed missions and
exploring new terrains, this movie will be larger-than-life and
once again show how small paws can make big prints."
Said Ramsey Naito, President of Paramount Animation
& Nickelodeon Animation, "PAW Patrol remains in a
class of its own as a beloved and recognizable cultural
touchstone for kids and families everywhere. Alongside our
partners at Spin Master, we are so excited to continue to bring
these pups' big screen adventures to PAW Patrol's
legion of fans around the world."
Veteran animation director Cal Brunker (PAW Patrol:
The Mighty Movie; PAW Patrol: The Movie; Nut Job 2: Nutty By
Nature) will return to direct the third film. Jennifer
Dodge, Spin Master Entertainment's President, with Laura
Clunie, Spin Master's Senior Vice President Development, Current
Series & Feature Film, and Toni Stevens, Spin Master's
Senior Vice President, Entertainment Production & Operations,
will produce the film. Ronnen Harary, Spin Master's Co-Founder
will executive produce.
The film will be distributed in Canada by Elevation Pictures.
About PAW
Patrol
PAW Patrol, one of the most successful series in kids'
television globally, follows the adventures of a tech-savvy boy
named Ryder and his team of pups who are ready to save the day.
Whenever there's trouble, pups Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Zuma, Rocky
and Skye are ready for action, no matter what comes their way. With
a mission to work together to keep Adventure Bay safe, no job is
too big, and no pup is too small. Airing in over 160 countries, in
30 languages, the PAW Patrol series is
consistently ranked among both top-rated preschool and kids' 6-11
series. Currently in its tenth season on Nickelodeon, PAW
Patrol's universal messaging resonates with children around the
world and since its launch in 2013, the franchise has won countless
awards.
About Spin Master
Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a leading global children's
entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences
through its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital
Games. With distribution in over 100 countries, Spin Master is best
known for award-winning brands PAW Patrol®, Bakugan®, Kinetic
Sand®, Air Hogs®, Hatchimals®, Rubik's Cube® and GUND®, and is the
global toy licensee for other popular properties. Spin Master
Entertainment creates and produces compelling multiplatform
content, through its in-house studio and partnerships with outside
creators, including the preschool franchise PAW Patrol and
numerous other original shows, short-form series and feature films.
The Company has an established presence in digital games, anchored
by the Toca Boca® and Sago Mini® brands, offering open-ended
and creative game and educational play in digital environments.
Through Spin Master Ventures, the Company makes minority
investments globally in emerging companies and start-ups. With 26
offices in close to 20 countries, Spin Master employs more than
2,000 team members globally. For more information visit
spinmaster.com or follow-on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter
@spinmaster.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 44th year, is the number-one
entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global
business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand
includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus
consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing
and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit
http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount's
(Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment
brands.
About Paramount
Pictures
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and
distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Paramount Global
(NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment
company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences
worldwide. Paramount has some of the most powerful brands in filmed
entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation,
and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount
Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International,
Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.
About Elevation
Pictures
Founded in 2013 with finance partner Teddy Schwarzman of Black Bear Pictures,
Elevation Pictures has become Canada's leading entertainment company
specializing in distribution and production. Elevation is known for
releasing commercial and critically acclaimed films, including
Academy Award-winning films The Imitation
Game, Room, The Father,
and Moonlight. Most recent accolades
include Everything Everywhere All At Once, which won
seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, and Clement Virgo's Brother won a
record 12 Canadian Screen Awards including Best Picture. Elevation
is also known for its strong slate of Canadian films, including
Elevation productions Alice, Darling starring Anna
Kendrick, Infinity Pool starring Mia Goth,
and BlackBerry starring Jay Baruchel and
Glenn Howerton. For more
information, please visit elevationpictures.com
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