Beloved Brand Expands Availability of its
Animated Movie from Theaters to Homes Just in Time for Holiday
Family Time
ST.
LOUIS, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
Build-A-Bear Entertainment spreads holiday cheer with
today's digital release of its new enchanting family film,
Glisten and the Merry Mission, inspired by its
much-loved Merry Mission plush collection. Following its theatrical
debut last month, the heartwarming movie is now accessible on
Build-A-Bear's website and popular streaming platforms throughout
North America, inviting families
to embark on a festive cinematic experience from the comfort of
their homes. While the film continues its exclusive run in select
Cinemark theaters, the digital release provides expanded
accessibility.
Now available for rent or purchase, Glisten and the Merry
Mission can be enjoyed on various digital on demand
platforms in North America. For a
glimpse into the heartwarming adventure and details on where to
watch, visit www.merrymission.com and celebrate making this holiday
season truly special. The film will also be available
internationally in Australia and
New Zealand, and in the
United Kingdom, for digital on
demand beginning December 4.
Create the Perfect Family Movie Night
Building on the
cherished tradition of creating special memories at Build-A-Bear
Workshop, families can add extra cuddles to family movie night by
watching Glisten and the Merry Mission, with
Build-A-Bear's enchanting Merry Mission plush collection, inspired
by the heartwarming film. These lovable characters, are more than
just plush companions—they're the perfect snuggle buddies for film
viewing, serving as a sweet reminder that "Christmas is all about
believing." The full collection can be found in stores and online
at Merry Mission plush collection.
About the Movie:
Glisten and the Merry
Mission follows a young elfling, Marzipan, and her
mother Cinnameg, the newly minted manager of Santa's troubled North
Pole workshop. Marzipan must believe in the magic of the season to
help save Christmas, which leads to the adventure of a lifetime and
the search to rediscover the enchanted snow deer, Glisten. The
pursuit of their merry mission is aided by Santa and a colorful
cadre of reindeer and elves. The film features a variety of
award-winning celebrity voice talent including Leona Lewis, Julia
Michaels, Dionne Warwick,
Freddie Prinze Jr., Chevy Chase, Billy Ray
Cyrus and Trinity Bliss. The
new film, rated "G" for General Audiences, is expected to have a
multi-generational appeal. Find out more at Build-A-Bear® | Glisten
and the Merry Mission Movie (buildabear.com).
About Build-A-Bear®
Build-A-Bear is a
multi-generational global brand focused on its mission to "add a
little more heart to life" appealing to a wide array of consumer
groups who enjoy the personal expression in making their own "furry
friends" to celebrate and commemorate life moments. Nearly 500
interactive brick-and-mortar experience locations operated through
a variety of formats provide guests of all ages a hands-on
entertaining experience, which often fosters a lasting and
emotional brand connection. The company also offers engaging
e-commerce/digital purchasing experiences on
buildabear.com including its online "Bear-Builder", the
animated "Bear Builder 3D Workshop" and its age-gated,
adult-focused "Bear Cave". In addition, extending its brand power
beyond retail, Build-A-Bear Entertainment, a subsidiary of
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., is dedicated to creating engaging
content for kids and adults that fulfills the company's mission,
while the company also offers products at wholesale and in
non-plush consumer categories via licensing agreements with leading
manufacturers. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. posted total revenue of
$467.9 million in fiscal 2022. For
more information, visit the Investor Relations section
of buildabear.com.
About Build-A-Bear Entertainment
Build-A-Bear
Entertainment, a division of Build-A-Bear Workshop, the IP-based
company best known for its memorable and unique 'build-your-own'
retail concept, has been actively creating a variety of content
while cultivating the right relationships to bring this content to
guests. The company has produced several feature-length films in
conjunction with Foundation Media Partners, including Honey
Girls, Deliver By
Christmas and Christmas CEO. Both
companies are working together on a number of projects, including
the reimagination of the story of Goldilocks and the Three
Bears with Hello Sunshine. In addition, the highly
anticipated documentary, Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear
Story, from award-winning director Taylor Morden, which chronicles the compelling
journey of Build-A-Bear's rise from a 1997 retail-tainment
start-up, to a successful multi-million-dollar public company, will
debut this fall.
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