The Garfield Movie™ themed
packaging will be on select Tastykake items in conjunction with a
national sweepstakes
PHILADELPHIA, April 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tastykake® is thrilled to
announce its exciting collaboration with the upcoming Columbia
Pictures/Alcon Entertainment film, The Garfield
MovieTM, releasing exclusively in theaters
May 24. This promotion brings
together two beloved franchises – Garfield, which started as an
adored comic strip and has spanned over four decades, and
Tastykake, with more than 100 years of baking experience. The
dynamic duo promises fans an irresistible fusion of humor and
flavor.
As part of this collaboration, Tastykake will introduce a
limited-edition line of Garfield-themed orange snacks inspired by
the grumpy, lasagna-loving cat and his witty escapades. The
limited-edition products include the brand-new Cat Nap Cupcakes
– Tastykake® crème filled chocolate cupcakes, crafted with a
sweet crème filling, decadent chocolate cake and smooth,
orange-colored icing, making them melt-in-your-mouth
delicious.
In addition to the new product, you can find themed packaged
Mini Donuts, Mini Muffins, Orange Snowballs and Pecan Swirls. These
treats will delight fans of all ages and offer a nostalgic taste of
childhood memories. Available in select retailers
nationwide, The Garfield MovieTM-themed
packing will feature multiple characters from the film.
Additionally, cartons will have seven different collectable trading
cards featuring the iconic characters.
"The opportunity to collaborate with The Garfield
Movie TM and bring joy, laughter
and tasty treats to fans is so exciting for Tastykake," said
Ashley Hornsby, director of brand
management for Tastykake. "Garfield's timeless charm and
humor perfectly complement Tastykake's commitment to creating
delicious treats that bring people together."
In addition to the special packaging on select products,
Tastykake is running a live sweepstakes that is free to enter on
Tastykake.com/GarfieldTheMovie. Launched on April 22 at 12:00 pm
EST, the sweepstakes permits one entry per day per person
until June 7 at 11:59 am EST. Starting April 26, winners will be randomly selected to
win one grand prize ($1,000 cash, one
year of Tastykake products, two Fandango movie tickets* for The
Garfield MovieTM and an official The
Garfield MovieTM poster) or one of six
runner-up prizes ($100 cash,
$20 worth of Tastykake products and
two Fandango movie tickets* for The Garfield
Movie TM). The prizes will be determined
on a weekly basis throughout the duration of the sweepstakes.
To learn more, please visit www.Tastykake.com or follow along on
Instagram and Facebook. The Garfield
Movie TM releases exclusively in
theaters nationwide on May 24.
About Tastykake
A snack favorite since
1914, Tastykake offers a complete line of snack cakes,
pies, cookies, and donuts available in supermarkets, mass
merchandisers, convenience stores and other retailers. Celebrated
for freshness and quality, the Tastykake product portfolio includes
such classics as Krimpets®, Kandy Kakes® and Juniors®. One taste of
a Tastykake treat and you'll know why this brand has been a
favorite of many for more than 100 years. Tastykake is a brand
of Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO), one of the largest
producers of packaged bakery foods in the
United States. For more information on Tastykake, please
visit www.tastykake.com
About The Garfield Movie
Garfield (voiced
by Chris Pratt), the world-famous,
Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild
outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost
father – scruffy street cat Vic (voiced by
Samuel L. Jackson) – Garfield and his canine
friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered
life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes
heist. The film is directed by Mark Dindal with a
screenplay by Paul A. Kaplan &
Mark Torgove and David
Reynolds based on the Garfield characters created by
Jim Davis.
Producers are Broderick Johnson,
Andrew A. Kosove, John Cohen, Steven P.
Wegner, Craig Sost and
Namit Malhotra. Executive Producers
are Jim Davis, Scott Parish, Bridget
McMeel, David Reynolds,
Carl Rogers, Tom Jacomb, Crosby Clyse, Chris Pflug, Simon
Hedges, Louis Koo,
Steve Sarowitz and Justin Baldoni. The film features the voices of
Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Ving
Rhames, Nicholas Hoult,
Cecily Strong, Harvey Guillén,
Brett Goldstein, Bowen Yang and Snoop Dogg.
*Fandango Promotional Code ("Code") is good towards the purchase
of one movie ticket (up to $15 total
ticket price and associated fees and charges) to see The Garfield
Movie at Fandango partner theaters in the US. Valid only for
purchases at Fandango.com or via the Fandango app. Code is void if
not redeemed by 7/31/24 or when The
Garfield Movie is no longer in theaters, whichever comes first. Not
for resale; void if sold or exchanged. Offer valid for one-time use
only. Limit 2 Codes per person. The redemption of the Code is
subject to Fandango's Terms and Policies at
www.fandango.com/terms-and-policies. See
Tastykake.come/GarfieldTheMovie for full details.
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