Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Spin Master Entertainment, Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures Announce Third 'PAW Patrol' Feature Film In the Works

Spin Master Entertainment, Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures Announce Third PAW Patrol® Feature Film In the Works

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie

TORONTO and HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 - 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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Originally published: September 27, 2023 at 03:59 BST,

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Funko Games Announces 'Rugrats The Meanie of Chanukah Game' Party Game

“A Maccababy’s gotta do what a Maccababy’s gotta do”

Rugrats The Meanie of Chanukah Game

Funko Games, the award-winning tabletop gaming studio, has announced that it has partnered with Paramount Consumer Products to launch a brand new board game inspired by the iconic Rugrats episode "A Rugrats Chanukah"!

Based on the classic Chanukah special, in "Rugrats The Meanie of Chanukah Game," players can join the Rugrats as they learn the story of Chanukah from Tommy’s Grandpa Boris. Dreidels, gelt, and latkes await—but how will the “Meanie” of Chanukah show up for the holiday? Bring Grandpa Boris and his old rival the mystical Shlomo together, and they will shed light on the real meaning of Chanukah!

The game is Funko Games’ first-ever Chanukah-themed party game, and will test players memory skills to build the holiday candles.

Rugrats The Meanie of Chanukah Game

"Rugrats The Meanie of Chanukah Game" is for 2-4 players and is suitable for players aged 5+. The game is slated to drop in stores in October 2023.

Interesting Gameplay Features

• Your favorite Rugrats characters come to life on the table, capturing the spirit of the acclaimed holiday special!
• Engaging tile-matching gameplay uses your memory to build beautiful Chanukah candles!
• Dozens of original illustrations showcase classic Chanukah imagery and tell the beloved Rugrats story. 
• Build your candles higher to score more points—but make sure to light them in time, or they won’t score at all

Game Contents

• 8 Character Tiles
• 38 Candle Tiles
• 8 Flame Tokens
• Instructions

Game Details
• Family game
• Ages 5+
• For 2–4 players
• 15-minute gameplay
• On-shelf late 2023*
• Game dimensions 
4.75”W x 5.75”H x 1.5”D
• Case count 6 pc/inner, 4 inner/master, 24 pc/master
• MSRP $8.99

"Rugrats The Meanie of Chanukah Game" forms part of Funko Games' delightful upcoming collection of engaging board and party games inspired by beloved holiday classics, which also includes iconic properties and characters like Charlie Brown ("Peanuts Charlie Brown Trim the Tree Game") and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer ("Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Snowstorm Scramble Game"). As a leader within the gaming industry, Funko Games consistently creates fun, imaginative and engaging collectible games, offering immersive board game experiences to casual fans and board game enthusiasts alike.

Funko Games’ Holiday Card Games can be found at FunkoGames.com, and will be on-site at the Funko booth (#5407) at New York Toy Fair from Sat, Sep 30, 2023 – Tue, Oct 3, 2023 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York, NY.

For more information about Funko Games’ latest tabletop games and more, please visit FunkoGames.com and follow @FunkoGames on X and TikTok.

"Rugrats The Meanie of Chanukah Game" is the latest product celebrating the beloved Rugrats Holiday special. Previous products have included a shirt from RSVLTS, a beauty line from HipDot, and a book from Quirk Books.

"Rugrats The Meanie of Chanukah Game" product images:

PAW PATROL 2 THE MIGHTY MOVIE "Skye Rescues Delores" Trailer (NEW 2023) | JoBlo Animated Videos

PAW PATROL 2 THE MIGHTY MOVIE "Skye Rescues Delores" Trailer (NEW 2023) | JoBlo Animated Videos


When a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, it gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The MIGHTY PUPS! For Skye, the smallest member of the team, her new powers are a dream come true. But things take a turn for the worse when the pups' arch-rival Humdinger breaks out of jail and teams up with a mad scientist to steal the superpowers for the two villains. With the fate of Adventure City hanging in the balance, the Mighty Pups have to stop the supervillains before it's too late, and Skye will need to learn that even the smallest pup can make the biggest difference.

Catch PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie exclusively in theaters from September 28! Get tickets: https://paramnt.us/PAWPatrolTix

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PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie | "Behind the Voices" Cast Featurette (2023 Movie) | Paramount Pictures

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie | "Behind the Voices" Cast Featurette (2023 Movie) | Paramount Pictures


The whole pack is here! Meet the voices behind the characters of PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, and get your tickets now - only in theatres this Friday. http://paramnt.us/PAWPatrolTix #PAWPatrolMovie 

When a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, it gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The MIGHTY PUPS! For Skye, the smallest member of the team, her new powers are a dream come true. But things take a turn for the worse when the pups' arch-rival Humdinger breaks out of jail and teams up with a mad scientist to steal the superpowers for the two villains. With the fate of Adventure City hanging in the balance, the Mighty Pups have to stop the supervillains before it's too late, and Skye will need to learn that even the smallest pup can make the biggest difference.


PAW Patrol fans can stream full episodes of PAW Patrol on Paramount+. Try it FREE today at ParamountPlus.com.


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Pencil & Scissors Skydive With PIRATES! 🛩 🏴‍☠️ BRAND NEW Rock Paper Scissors Scene! | Nicktoons

Pencil & Scissors Skydive With PIRATES! 🛩 🏴‍☠️ BRAND NEW Rock Paper Scissors Scene! | Nicktoons


Skydiving? Pirates?? Problem-solving with communication skills??? Will any of these adventures be enough for Paper to impress his crush, Pencil? Scissors doesn't think so, so he is making it his mission to give Pencil an incredible weekend story! Will he succeed? Watch this brand new scene from the new Nicktoon Rock Paper Scissors to find out!

The stars of everyone’s favorite playground game have come to life! Rock, Paper and Scissors are three hilarious best friends and roommates who compete over everything. Featuring Thomas Lennon, Carlos Alazraqui, and Ron Funches.

Rock Paper Scissors will be coming to Nickelodeon soon!

rock paper scissors sing about their car, susan! #shorts | Nickelodeon


Sing along to "We Love the Susan" with Rock Paper and Scissors as they sing about their car Susan -- who is part bicycle, part hot rod and part hot air balloon! 

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Rock Paper Scissors will be coming to Nickelodeon soon!

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Originally published: September 23, 2023.

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