- Spin Master’s (TSX:TOY) Paw Patrol won its second Golden Screen Award for feature film, this time for “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie”
- The latest theatrical release from the company’s top franchise scored more than US$202 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo
- The movie was recognized by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television for earning the highest in domestic box office from January 2022 to February 2023
- Spin Master Corp. opened trading at C$28.32 per share
Spin Master’s (TSX:TOY) Paw Patrol won its second Golden Screen Award for feature film, this time for “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie.”
The latest theatrical release from the company’s top franchise scored more than US$202 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo. The movie also grossed more than C$7.7 million in Canadian box office sales and was recognized by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television for earning the highest in domestic box office from January 2022 to February 2023.
The film was produced by Spin Master Entertainment with Nickelodeon Movies and distributed by Elevation Pictures in Canada.
2023 was Paw Patrol’s 10th anniversary and the film broke records becoming the largest opening for a Canadian film at the North American box office in 10 years. It was directed by Canadian Cal Brunker.
“For over a decade, preschoolers around the world have grown up with ‘Paw Patrol,’ thanks to an exceptional team of Canadian producers, animators and talent who have created these captivating stories for screens both big and small,” Spin Master’s president of entertainment, Jennifer Dodge, said in a news release. “Thank you to the Academy for this recognition and to all of the kids and families that flocked to theatres ready to cheer on our pups.”
Paw Patrol is still “on a roll” with a third film greenlit for theatrical release in 2026.
The Paw Patrol series also won Best Pre-School Program or Series, Best Writing (Animation), Best Sound (Animation) and Best Performance (Animation).
Spin Master Corp. is a children’s entertainment company creating play experiences through its three create centres; toys, entertainment and digital games. Its top brands include Paw Patrol, Bakugan and recent acquisition Melissa & Doug.
Spin Master Corp. opened trading at C$28.32 per share.
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