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NO SCREEN IS TOO BIG, NO PUP IS TOO SMALL The PAW Patrol squad has its biggest adventure yet! by Ali Mierzejewski, editor-in-chief
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AW Patrol is — truly — on a roll. This year, your favorite public service pups are turning 8 and expanding the wide, wide world of Adventure Bay to a brand-new frontier: the big screen. PAW Patrol: The Movie will be available in theaters and on Paramount+ on Aug. 20. When their nemesis Humdinger becomes Mayor of Adventure City and starts wreaking havoc, Ryder and the canine crew kick into high gear with help from a new ally, Liberty. Members from the original series’ cast are featured in the film, along with special appearances from
Kim Kardashian West (as Delores), Randall Park (as Butch), Dax Shepard (as Ruben), and Tyler Perry (as Gus), among others. For a brand that has been around for a long time — the series itself has eight seasons, with tons of additional specials included — it continues to grow, change, and become even more of a preschool phenomenon. But with a huge emphasis on themes such as problem-solving, self-esteem, inclusivity, community service, and teamwork, it’s no wonder that these pups have become a staple in any household with preschoolers. “PAW Patrol’s universal themes of
teamwork, community service, and rescue paired with recognizable characters and — of course — puppies, resonate with preschoolers all around the world,” says Jennifer Dodge, president of Spin Master Entertainment. “Staying true to this foundation, the series content remains fresh with the introduction of new themes, new characters, and the ability to tell stories in new formats as we have done with our 42-minute specials and now, the first feature film. Each season, we bring fresh new themes that appeal to preschoolers from giving the pups superpowers to taking them into the world of dinosaurs.” THEPOPINSIDER.COM | #FuelYourFandom | 45
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