THE PAW PATROL® ARE CALLING ALL HEROES IN NICKELODEON AND VSTAR'S ALL-NEW LIVE SHOW PAW PATROL LIVE! "HEROES UNITE"

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Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group announced the launch of PAW Patrol Live! "Heroes Unite", an interactive live stage show based on the popular animated series. Beginning its U.S. tour on February 4, 2023, ticket pre-sales start on September 13, with public sales on September 16. This production celebrates the franchise's 10th anniversary, offering engaging experiences for families. Over 4.5 million fans have attended previous shows globally. The touring collaboration aims to deliver memorable entertainment for audiences, reinforcing the franchise's strong market presence.

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• The show celebrates the 10th anniversary of the PAW Patrol franchise, indicating strong brand loyalty and market presence.
• Previous PAW Patrol Live! shows have seen over 4.5 million attendees worldwide, suggesting high demand and successful marketing.

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Tickets On Sale Sept. 16 for First 16 Cities of North American Tour, Launching Feb. 4, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group  today announced the launch of PAW Patrol Live! "Heroes Unite," based on the top-rated animated preschool series PAW Patrol, airing on Nickelodeon and produced by Spin Master Entertainment. This brand-new production, which begins touring in the U.S. Feb. 2023, is an interactive live stage show, where members of the audience get to be heroes unleashed, helping the pups solve puzzles as honorary members of the pack, while they navigate the globe to make it back to Adventure Bay in the nick of time. Featuring stunning visual effects, captivating storytelling and a vibrant musical score that will have guests dancing in their seats and singing along, this staged extravaganza is jam-packed with action and fun for the whole family! Pre-sale begins Tuesday, Sept. 13^th and select markets will go on public on sale on Friday, Sept. 16^th.  

"When we first teamed up with our incredible partners at Nickelodeon in 2016 to unveil our first live stage show, PAW Patrol Live! "Race to the Rescue," we knew we had something special," said Eric Grilly, President Resident & Affiliate Shows Divisions, of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. "What we didn't know, was that six years later, the PAW Patrol franchise would be as strong as ever, and we would be preparing to launch our third live stage show to the delight of an entirely new legion of young PAW Patrol fans. We are thrilled to bring this incredible new production to stages across North America in 2023!"

"Millions of fans have danced, sang along and joined the PAW Patrol pups in daring rescues as the PAW Patrol Live! shows have toured around the world to sold-out crowds," said Rachel Karpf, Vice President, Experiences and Live Stage, Paramount Consumer Products and Experiences. "As we prepare to celebrate the 10^th anniversary of PAW Patrol next year, we are thrilled to team up with the phenomenal team at VStar Entertainment Group to bring PAW Patrol Live! "Heroes Unite" to the stage in 2023, giving families an opportunity to create lifelong memories and introduce kids to the excitement of live theatre."

PAW Patrol Live! "Heroes Unite" follows Ryder and the PAW Patrol pups as they face their greatest challenge yet. When Mayor Humdinger clones Robo Dog, chaos ensues all over the world. It's up to the PAW Patrol to catch the clones, rescue Robo Dog, and show that when the going gets "ruff," lending a paw makes you the ultimate TOP HERO! This new adventure is going to be PAWsome!

"Heroes Unite" marks the third VStar Entertainment Group and Nickelodeon touring collaboration under the PAW Patrol banner.  Since its debut in the fall of 2016, the PAW Patrol Live! Stage shows have been seen by over 4.5 million people, providing fans in over 40 countries with an unforgettable Broadway-style production.

Cities on Sale Sept. 16^th:

Fairfax, VA	Feb. 3-5, 2023	EagleBank Arena
Boston, MA	Feb. 11 & 12, 2023	Boch Center Wang Theatre
Providence, RI	Feb. 18 & 19, 2023	Providence Performing Arts Center
Rochester, NY	Feb. 21 & 22, 2023	Blue Cross Arena
Syracuse, NY	Feb. 25 & 26, 2023	Landmark
Detroit, MI	March 3 -5, 2023	Fox Theatre
Toledo, OH	March 7 & 8, 2023	Huntington Center
Cleveland, OH	March 10-12, 2023	Playhouse Square
Grand Rapids, MI	March 14 & 15, 2023	DeVos Performance Hall
Chicago, IL	March 25 & 26, 2023	Chicago Theatre
Philadelphia, PA	April 15 & 16, 2023	Kimmel Center
New York, NY	April 21-23, 2023	Hulu Theater at MSG
Minneapolis, MN	April 28-30, 2023	State Theatre
St. Louis, MO	May 6 & 7, 2023	Stifel Theatre
Milwaukee, WI	May 13 & 14, 2023	Miller High Life Theatre
Rockford, IL	May 16 & 17, 2023	Coronado Performing Arts Center

Cities on Sale Sept. 30^th:

Hartford, CT	March 18 & 19, 2023	XL Center
Moline, IL	March 28 & 29, 2023	Vibrant Arena at The MARK
Indianapolis, IN	April 1 & 2, 2023	Murat Theatre at Old National Centre
Columbus, OH	April 7-9, 2023	Ohio Theatre
Allentown, PA	April 11 & 12, 2023	PPL Center
Coralville, IA	May 2 & 3, 2023	Xtream Arena
Green Bay, WI	May 20 & 21, 2023	Weidner Center

Visit www.pawpatrollive.com to purchase tickets. Don't see your city? Be sure to visit www.pawpatrollive.com, as new markets will be added regularly.

A limited number of V.I.P. (Very Important Pup) Packages will be available as well in MOST markets. The V.I.P. Package includes a premium seat and exclusive photo opp with PAW Patrol characters after the show. Each adult & child (age 1 & up) in a group must have a V.I.P. ticket.

For more information or to join the Tail Mail mailing list for presale and other exclusive offers, visit www.pawpatrollive.com. Follow PAW Patrol Live! on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @pawpatrollive, and the hashtag #pawpatrollive.

VStar Entertainment Group is a leading entertainment company and producer of unforgettable live experiences for audiences in the U.S. and internationally. From concept through activation, VStar imagines and creates custom tours featuring original content and licensed, branded tours that provide highly engaging entertainment for fans of all ages. With nearly four decades of expertise in all aspects of event production and management, VStar delivers turnkey, in-house solutions for theatrical shows, interactive exhibits and brand activations. VStar also creates custom-fabricated mascots and costumes, large-scale sets, scenery and 3-D installations, serving as a valued resource for professional sports teams, Fortune 500 companies and experiential marketing agencies. Acquired in 2018 by global live entertainment leader, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, VStar has presented more than 40,000 live performances across 40 countries and entertains nearly three million guests annually. For more information, visit www.vstarentertainment.com.

Nickelodeon, now in its 43^rd 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 www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount's (Nasdaq: PARAA) (Nasdaq: PARA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands. 

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 over 30 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. 

 

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FAQ

What is the launch date for PAW Patrol Live! Heroes Unite?

The launch date for PAW Patrol Live! Heroes Unite is February 4, 2023.

When do tickets go on sale for PAW Patrol Live! Heroes Unite?

Tickets for the first 16 cities go on sale to the public on September 16, 2022.

How many people have attended PAW Patrol Live! shows?

Over 4.5 million people have attended PAW Patrol Live! shows globally.

Which entertainment companies are behind PAW Patrol Live! Heroes Unite?

Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group are the companies behind PAW Patrol Live! Heroes Unite.

What is the significance of the PAW Patrol Live! Heroes Unite show?

The show marks the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the PAW Patrol franchise.