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Thursday, May 15, 2025

Studio Mir Tapped for ‘The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender’ Movie

Studio Mir has announced its partnership on the production of Paramount Animation & Nickelodeon Animation’s highly anticipated theatrical feature The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender.

The South Korean animation studio previously worked with Nickelodeon on Avatar: The Last Airbender spin-off The Legend of Korra in 2014. More recently, the studio's work has been seen on the recent Netflix adult animated titles Devil May Cry and Witcher: Sirens of the Deep as well as in Warner Bros. Animation/DC’s Watchmen direct-to-video films and Disney/Marvel’s X-Men ’97.

The new movie will blend 2D animation with modern CG technology to create a unique hybrid look.

Based on Nickelodeon’s award-winning, critically acclaimed Avatar: The Last Airbender series, the film is scheduled for release on January 30, 2026. Aang will pick up some years after the events of the series, following the Avatar (now in his 20s) and his companions on a new adventure.

“We’re excited to be working with the team at Studio Mir on The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. Their artistry and deep connection to the Avatar universe make them a great partner as we bring this new story to life,” said Traci Balthazor, Executive Vice President, Physical Production, Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies.

The Legend of Aang is being directed by series alum Lauren Montgomery (Superman: Doomsday, Wonder Woman, Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths) and co-directed by William Mata (Dora and the Fantastical Creatures), with series creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko executive producing alongside Eric Coleman. The voice cast is led by Eric Nam as Aang, Dave Bautista as an unnamed villain, Dionne Quan as Toph, Jessica Matten as Katara, Román Zaragoza as Sokka and Steve Yeun in a TBA role.

Studio Mir Joins New Theatrical Animation Project with Paramount Animation

2025-05-12

Studio Mir is excited to announce its participation in the production of the theatrical animated film from Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation titled The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. Set in the beloved universe of Avatar, the feature will blend 2D animation with modern CG technology to create a unique hybrid look. It will be based on the world of the original series “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” and is directed by Lauren Montgomery and produced by Maryann Garger, Latifa Ouaou and series creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino.

“We’re excited to be working with the team at Studio Mir on The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. Their artistry and deep connection to the Avatar universe make them a great partner as we bring this new story to life,” said Traci Balthazor, Executive Vice President, Physical Production, Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies.

Studio Mir aims to showcase its strengths in direction and animation on a global stage—pursuing excellence through originality and technical expertise in high-quality content.

We are honored to take part in this long-awaited Avatar feature film, and we look forward to delivering a project that resonates with fans around the world.

Best regards

Studio Mir

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Originally published: May 15, 2025.

Original sources: Animation Magazine, Knight Edge Media.

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Paramount Releases ‘Smurfs’ Official Trailer and Poster

Paramount Animation today (May 14) debuted the official trailer for Smurfs, which will bring Peyo’s comic-book creations back to the big-screen for a animated adventure on July 18. The preview features a new soundtrack song by voice star and producer Rihanna, titled “Friend of Mine,” which, set to be released on Friday, May 16, is available to pre-save here.

Papa Smurf (John Goodman), No Name (James Corden) and Smurfette (Rihanna) in 'Smurfs' from Paramount Animation

The CG-animated family feature also features the voices of James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña and Marshmello, with Kurt Russell and John Goodman.

The teaser finds the Fenty mogul singing over a dreamy Afrobeats-inspired dance track, “You’re looking like a friend of mine.”

The new teaser opens with a shot of Rihanna — aptly wearing a blue jacket and blue beads in her hair — dancing in the studio as she records some of Smurfette’s lines. It then shows a preview of the film’s storyline, with the residents of Smurf Village traveling to the real world to save Papa Smurf (Goodman) after he’s kidnapped by evil wizard Gargamel (J. P. Karliak).

Synopsis: When Papa Smurf (Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.

Smurfs is directed by Chris Miller (Puss in Boots, Shrek the Third) and written by Emmy winner Pam Brady (South Park; Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken). The film is produced by Jay Brown, Ty Ty Smith, Robyn Rihanna Fenty and Ryan Harris, p.g.a.

The project is produced by Paramount Animation, Lafig Belgium and Smurfs rightsholders IMPS, with distribution by Paramount Pictures.

No Name (James Corden) and Smurfette (Rihanna) in 'Smurfs' from Paramount Animation

Papa Smurf (John Goodman) in 'Smurfs' from Paramount Animation

Ken (Nick Offerman), Smurfette (Rihanna), No Name (James Corden) and Brainy Smurf (Xolo Mariduena) in 'Smurfs' from Paramount Animation

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Originally published: May 15, 2025.

Sources: Animation Magazine, Billboard.

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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for May 14, 2025 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for May 14, 2025 | Nickelodeon

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Rugrats, provided to Creators Syndicate by Nickelodeon, based off the popular animated television series has been created for children and family's to laugh and enjoy together.

Follow these comics and their take on real episodes of the show and their own spin on hilarious adventures.

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Steve Pepoon, ‘The Wild Thornberrys’ Co-Creator, Passes Away, Aged 68

An Emmy winner and the pride of Paola, Kansas, he also worked on ALF, The Simpsons, It’s Garry Shandling’s Show, Roseanne and two series starring Tom Arnold.

Steve Pepoon created the hit animated series 'The Wild Thornberrys' and wrote for many beloved live-action and toon TV comedies, including 'The Simpsons,' 'The PJs' and 'ALF'.

Steve Pepoon, who co-created The Wild Thornberrys, received an Emmy for writing an episode of The Simpsons as a freelancer, and worked on other TV comedies like It’s Garry Shandling’s Show, ALF and Roseanne, has sadly died. He was 68.

Pepoon has been in treatment for a heart condition called cardiac amyloidosis for the past two years and died unexpectedly May 3 outside his home in Paola, Kansas, his wife, Mary Stephenson, told The Hollywood Reporter.

After moving from his native Kansas to Los Angeles, Pepoon in late 1985 finally sold his first script, which became an episode of Silver Spoons that aired in January 1986. Fifteen months later, he was hired as a staff writer on ALF, another NBC comedy, and wrote for its final three seasons through 1990.

He kept writing on spec, and one script he did for Fox’s The Simpsons, “Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment” (1991) was later submitted for and won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program, which he shares with 13 others.

“For whatever reason, they chose my episode [for Emmy consideration],” he said in a 2016 interview.

For Tom Arnold and Roseanne Barr, Pepoon served as the head writer on ABC’s The Jackie Thomas Show in 1992-93 and wrote for ABC’s Roseanne and for CBS’ Tom — as that short-lived show’s creator, head writer and showrunner — in 1994.

Pepoon created Nickelodeon’s The Wild Thornberrys with Arlene Klasky and Gábor Csupó, of famed animation studio Klasky-Csupó, as well as collaborators from previous writers’ rooms, David Silverman and Stephen Sustarsic, about a wildlife documentarian couple and their daughters - one of which has the ability to talk to animals - who travel the world encountering incredible animals and getting into wild mishaps. The show was originally pitched as an adult-targeted toon for Fox, but was retooled for family audiences and premiered on Nickelodeon.

The Wild Thornberrys, led by Tim Curry’s Sir Nigel Archibald Thornberry, ran for five seasons, from 1998-2004, earning a Daytime Emmy nomination for children’s animation and multiple Genesis and Environmental Media Awards. The show spawned the theatrical feature The Wild Thornberrys Movie (2002) as well as a big-screen crossover, Rugrats Go Wild (2003). Pepoon also created the TV movie The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie, focusing on the family’s adopted raised-by-orangutans son (voiced by Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea), named after Pepoon’s own nephew.

One of three boys, Stephen Robert Pepoon was born on May 19, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri. He and his family moved when he was 2 to Paola, Kansas, where his father, Donald, would own a construction company. His mother, Marianne, was a longtime volunteer at the library.

At Paola High, Pepoon wrote for the school newspaper and became a fan of The Dick Van Dyke Show, which revolved around a TV comedy writer. “This planted the seed of Steve’s career dream to become a screenwriter,” his family noted.

After graduating from Kansas State University in 1978, Pepoon worked at a shoe store in a shopping center to save enough money to move to Los Angeles in 1979. And while writing 35 scripts on spec, he lived in Bellflower and worked as a bank teller, flipped hamburgers and managed a drive-in theater and a video arcade to make ends meet.

He finally got some job security with ALF.

Pepoon also wrote for Showtime’s It’s Garry Shandling’s Show in 1990; for the 1990-91 NBC spinoff Ferris Bueller, starring Charlie Schlatter and Jennifer Aniston; for Fox’s Get a Life, starring Chris Elliott, in 1991-92; and for ABC’s Dinosaurs, created by Jim Henson, in 1992.

His résumé included writing/producing work on Cleghorne!, You Wish, Teen Angel, and acclaimed primetime stop-motion animated series The PJs, and an acting credit in Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994) — just because he owned a tux, which got him into the scene as an audience member in the film’s Oscar melee.

He was a member of the Academy of Magical Arts and the Magic Castle in Los Angeles, and he bought a DeLorean after seeing the one in Back to the Future.

In 2009, Pepoon returned to Paola for his 35^th high school reunion, where he reconnected with Mary Stephenson — whom he had first met in kindergarten. After a whirlwind courtship, the pair married in Paola the same year, and Pepoon never returned to Hollywood. Steve and Mary shared a joyful marriage full of travel, and were known about the small Kansan city for their fantastic home holiday decorations. They also remained close with their Paola High School Class of ’74, and Pepoon was honored with the Paola Alumni Festival Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024.

A celebration of life is set for Saturday, May 17 at the Paola Community Center. His family is collecting memorial contributions to set up a scholarship fund for Paola High students seeking a career in writing, theater or film.

Steve Pepoon | Courtesy of Mary Stephenson

R.I.P. Stephen Robert Pepoon, May 19, 1956 - May 3, 2025

Sources: Animation Magazine, @KeydalisColo2, @nickSpongebobp1.

'Gabby's Dollhouse Live! Presented By Walmart' Set to Kick Off 80+ Show North American Tour This Fall

GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE LIVE! PRESENTED BY WALMART KICKS OFF 80+ SHOW NORTH AMERICAN TOUR IN LONG BEACH, CA

Gabby's Dollhouse Live!

LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2025 -- DreamWorks Animation, Universal Destinations and Experiences, TEG Life Like Touring, and Terrapin Station Entertainment are delighted to announce the North American premiere season of GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE LIVE! PRESENTED BY WALMART, launching in Long Beach, CA on September 19, 2025. The live production of DreamWorks Animation's Gabby's Dollhouse will tour over 75 cities, including performances at major venues such as the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN, Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie, TX, Fox Theatre in Detroit, MI, The Chicago Theatre in Chicago, IL, and the Wang Theatre in Boston, MA.

Gabby's Dollhouse Live Social Presale & VIP Packages will be available starting Thursday, May 15 from 10 AM to 10 PM (local time) at gabbysdollhouselive.com. General public on-sale begins Friday, May 16 at 10 AM (local time).

This will mark the North American live stage debut for Gabby's Dollhouse Live!, based on the global preschool sensation from DreamWorks Animation. In this a-MEOW-zing new musical show, Gabby uncovers a special acorn that needs the magical touch of a rainbow to grow. But when CatRat causes a color cat-astrophe and breaks the rainbow, Gabby and the Gabby Cats must find the colors again to set things right.

"We're thrilled to partner with TEG Life Like Touring and DreamWorks Animation to bring Gabby's Dollhouse to the stage for the very first time in North America, including the iconic Grand Ole Opry and Chicago Theatre," said Jonathan Shank, CEO, Terrapin Station Entertainment. "This beloved series has sparked the imaginations of families around the world, and we can't wait to translate its joy, heart, and creativity into a one-of-a-kind live experience."

"DreamWorks is excited to be collaborating with TEG Life Like Touring and Terrapin Station Entertainment to bring Gabby's Dollhouse Live! to North America," said Michael Vollman, EVP, Marketing for DreamWorks Animation. "Gabby's Dollhouse is a world full of magic, music and friendship, and this live show is no exception. We can't wait to see families dancing, singing and 'pinch pinching' along with Gabby in this spectacular production."

Universal Destinations and Experiences, SVP of Global Location Based Entertainment and Licensing, Gerald Raines stated, "We are delighted to work with TEG Life Like Touring and DreamWorks Animation to bring this exciting show to Gabby's many fans."

TEG Group Chairman Geoff Jones said: "TEG is extremely happy to be bringing this beloved DreamWorks franchise to life on stage. Being granted the rights to develop and tour this new stage show worldwide is an incredible achievement for TEG Life Like Touring, and we are pleased to be partnering with Terrapin Station Entertainment to launch this production in North America. The all-new production will capture the magic of Gabby and her friends live on stage when it opens in California before touring the world from 2025."

Gabby's Dollhouse has been a top 10 series in 63 countries on Netflix and follows the fun adventures of Gabby, as she unboxes a brand-new surprise in every episode before jumping into a fantastical animated world full of adorable cat characters that live inside her magical dollhouse. This fall, Gabby is setting off on her biggest adventure yet in Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie, heading to theaters on September 26.

This new stage production of GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE LIVE! PRESENTED BY WALMART brings to life an exciting original story featuring unique puppets, dynamic staging, and songs including "Hey Gabby", "You Can't Spell Meow Without Me", "Sprinkle Party", and others that will have audiences singing and dancing along, from beginning to end.

GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE LIVE! 2025 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:

Fri, Sep 19, 2025 — Long Beach, CA — Terrace Theater

Sat, Sept 20, 2025 — Thousand Oaks, CA — Fred Kavli Theatre (2 Shows)

Sun, Sept 21, 2025 — San Francisco, CA — Golden Gate Theatre

Wed, Sept 24, 2025 — Fresno, CA — Saroyan Theatre

Thurs, Sept 25, 2025 — San Diego, CA — Balboa Theatre

Fri, Sept 26, 2025 — San Luis Obispo, CA — Harold J Miossi Cultural and Performing Arts Center (2 Shows)

Sat, Sept 27, 2025 — Bakersfield, CA — Mechanics Bank Theater

Sun, Sept 28, 2025 — Mesa, AZ — Mesa Arts Center (Ikeda)

Tue, Sept 30, 2025 — Lubbock, TX — Buddy Holly Hall

Wed, Oct 1, 2025 — Midland, TX — Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center

Thurs, Oct 2, 2025 — Corpus Christi, TX — Selena Auditorium

Fri, Oct 3, 2025 — Sugarland, TX — Smart Financial Centre

Sat, Oct 4, 2025 — San Antonio, TX — Majestic Theatre (2 Shows)

Sun, Oct 5, 2025 — Grand Prairie, TX — Texas Trust CU Theatre (2 Shows)

Wed, Oct 8, 2025 — Mobile, AL — Mobile Saenger Theatre

Thurs, Oct 9, 2025 — Jacksonville, FL — Moran Theater

Fri, Oct 10, 2025 — Melbourne, FL — King Center

Sat, Oct 11, 2025 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — Au-Rene Theater

Sun, Oct 12, 2025 — Tampa, FL — Carol Morsani Hall

Mon, Oct 13, 2025 — Orlando, FL —Walt Disney Theater

Wed, Oct 15, 2025 — North Charleston, SC — North Charleston Performing Arts Center

Thurs, Oct 16, 2025 — Charlotte, NC — Ovens Auditorium

Fri, Oct 17, 2025 — Richmond, VA — Altria Theater

Sat, Oct 18, 2025 — Baltimore, MD — The Lyric

Sun, Oct 19, 2025 — Red Bank, NJ — Count Basie Center (2 Shows)

Tues, Oct 21, 2025 — Wilkes Barre, PA — F.M. Kirby Center

Wed, Oct 22, 2025 — Glenside, PA — Keswick Theatre

Thurs, Oct 23, 2025 — Albany, NY — Palace Theatre

Fri, Oct 24, 2025 — White Plains, NY — Westchester County Center

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 — Englewood, NJ — Bergen Performing Arts Center (2 Shows)

Sun, Oct 26, 2025 — Morristown, NJ — Mayo Performing Arts Center (2 Shows)

Tue, Oct 28, 2025 — Rochester, NY — Kodak Center

Wed, Oct 29, 2025 — Buffalo, NY — Shea's Performing Arts Center

Thurs, Oct 30, 2025 — Syracuse, NY — The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater

Sat, Nov 1, 2025 — Wallingford, CT — Toyota Oakdale Theatre

Sun, Nov 2, 2025 — Boston, MA — Boch Center Wang Theatre (2 Shows)

Tue, Nov 4, 2025 — Poughkeepsie, NY — MJN Convention Center

Wed, Nov 5, 2025 — Wheeling, WV — Capitol Theatre

Thurs, Nov 6, 2025 — Cleveland, OH — Connor Palace

Fri, Nov 7, 2025 — Ft Wayne, IN — Embassy Theatre

Sat, Nov 8, 2025 — Erie, PA — Warner Theatre

Sun, Nov 9, 2025 — Greensburg, PA — Palace Theatre (2 Shows)

Mon, Nov 10, 2025 — Grand Rapids, MI — DeVos Performance Hall

Wed, Nov 12, 2025 — Peoria, IL — Prairie Home Alliance Theatre

Thurs, Nov 13, 2025 — Columbus, OH — Mershon Auditorium

Fri, Nov 14, 2025 — Saginaw, MI — Temple Theatre

Sat, Nov 15, 2025 — Indianapolis, IN — Old National Centre (2 Shows)

Sun, Nov 16, 2025 — Chicago, IL — Chicago Theatre

Tues, Nov 18, 2025 — Birmingham, AL — BJCC Concert Hall

Wed, Nov 19, 2025 — Nashville, TN — Grand Ole Opry House

Thurs, Nov 20, 2025 — Greensboro, NC — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts

Fri, Nov 21, 2025 — Atlanta, GA — Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre (2 Shows)

Sat, Nov 22, 2025 — Louisville, KY — The Louisville Palace (2 Shows)

Sun, Nov 23, 2025 — Detroit, MI — Fox Theatre

Tues, Nov 25, 2025 — Duluth, MN — DECC Symphony Hall

Wed, Nov 26, 2025 — Kansas City, MO — The Midland Theatre

Fri, Nov 28, 2025 — Milwaukee, WI — The Riverside Theater

Sat, Nov 29, 2025 — Omaha, NE — Orpheum Theater (2 Shows)

Sun, Nov 30, 2025 — St. Louis, MO — The Factory

Tue, Dec 2, 2025 — Denver, CO — Bellco Theatre

Wed, Dec 3, 2025 — Colorado Springs, CO — Pikes Peak Center

Thurs, Dec 4, 2025 — Albuquerque, NM — Kiva Auditorium

Fri, Dec 5, 2025 — Prescott, AZ — Findlay Toyota Center

Sat, Dec 6, 2025 — Palm Desert, CA — Acrisure Arena

Sun, Dec 7, 2025 — San Jose, CA — San Jose Civic (2 Shows)

Tue, Dec 9, 2025 — Salt Lake City, UT — Kingsbury Hall

Wed, Dec 10, 2025 — Idaho Falls, ID — Mountain America Center

Thurs, Dec 11, 2025 — Nampa, ID — Ford Idaho Center

Fri, Dec 12, 2025 — Seattle, WA — Moore Theatre

Sat, Dec 13, 2025 — Spokane, WA — First Interstate Center for the Arts

Mon, Dec 15, 2025 — Portland, OR — Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Wed, Dec 17, 2025 — Henderson, NV — Lee's Family Forum

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 — Santa Rosa, CA — Luther Burbank Center For The Arts

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'Gabby's Dollhouse Live!' Australia Tour

DREAMWORKS ANIMATION'S GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE

Since the debut of DreamWorks Animation's hit series Gabby's Dollhouse, kids around the world have been having one big sprinkle party with Gabby and her friends. Created by celebrated storytellers Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey and now streaming on Netflix, Gabby's Dollhouse is a mixed-media preschool series that unboxes a surprise before jumping into a fantastical animated world full of adorable cat characters that live inside Gabby's dollhouse. Rooted in growth mindset, Gabby's activity-based episodes encourage flexible thinking and learning from your mistakes. The show has charted as a top 10 TV series in 63 countries on Netflix and has become a top preschool brand across the globe, inspiring an award-winning toy line, publishing, home, apparel, and more, as well as original music, a top-rated app and a growing YouTube channel visited by millions of fans weekly. Gabby's Dollhouse continues to expand through Universal Destinations & Experiences theme parks, global fan experiences, live events and much more, including Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie heading to theaters September 26, 2025. Any adventure can unfold when we play in Gabby's Dollhouse!

https://www.gabbysdollhouse.com.au

ABOUT DREAMWORKS ANIMATION

DreamWorks Animation, a division of the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, within NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, is a global family entertainment company with feature film and television brands. The company's deep portfolio of intellectual property is supported by a robust, worldwide consumer products practice, which includes licensing and location-based entertainment venues around the world. DreamWorks' feature heritage includes many of the world's most beloved films and franchises, including Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Trolls, The Bad Guys, and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, which have grossed more than $17 billion in global box office receipts. DreamWorks Animation's television studio is one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, animated family programming, reaching consumers in more than 190 countries with a diverse array of award-winning original content through streaming and linear broadcasters. https://www.dreamworks.com/

ABOUT UNIVERSAL DESTINATIONS & EXPERIENCES (UDX)

Universal Destinations & Experiences, a unit of Comcast NBCUniversal, offers guests around the world the most innovative, immersive, and popular entertainment experiences. Our portfolio is comprised of world-class theme parks featuring the industry's most thrilling and technologically advanced attractions, exceptional hotels and resorts, unique merchandise, games, virtual and live entertainment experiences. We use our rich collection of stories and franchises – from Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation, and more – to take people to places they couldn't imagine while creating memorable and emotionally fulfilling moments for people of all ages.

https://corporate.universaldestinationsandexperiences.com/

ABOUT WALMART

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better — anytime and anywhere — in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 270 million customers and members visit more than 10,750 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2025 revenue of $681 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart, on X (formerly known as Twitter) at twitter.com/walmart, and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/walmart.

ABOUT TEG LIFE LIKE TOURING

TEG Life Like Touring has produced and co-produced hit shows and experiences for some of the world's most popular entertainment brands for over 20 years, including Gabby's Dollhouse, PAW Patrol™, FRIENDS™, Disney's Winnie the Pooh, Dora the Explorer, Peppa Pig, Space Jam, The Octonauts, Chuggington, Sesame Street, Scooby-Doo and Yo Gabba Gabba! TEG Life Like Touring shows have entertained audiences in theatres and arenas in locations including Australia, North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, Africa, Asia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and South America. In more recent times, Life Like Touring has produced a variety of theatrical and themed experiential entertainment. Together with their sister company, TES Live, the Life Like Touring team has worked with the world's biggest entertainment companies, including The Walt Disney Company, Nickelodeon, Mattel, Hasbro, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Life Like Touring and TES Live are owned by TEG and part of Australia's leading integrated live entertainment solutions company, with superior capabilities in ticketing, digital, data, and the promotion of live sport and entertainment. https://lifeliketouring.com/

ABOUT TERRAPIN STATION ENTERTAINMENT

Terrapin Station Entertainment is the leading producer of live family entertainment and IP-based experiences in the US, and a premier stadium consultancy for live concerts and events. The company specializes in developing interactive family tours, immersive touring exhibits, engaging game shows, and impactful charity concerts, all designed to enhance the live entertainment landscape. Terrapin Station Entertainment is a division of Sony Music Entertainment. https://terrapinent.com/

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Originally published: May 14, 2025.

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