Care Bears Unlock the Magic is a popular animated television series that first premiered in 2018. The show, which is based on the iconic Care Bears franchise, features a group of loveable bears who reside in the magical realm of Care-a-Lot. The Care Bears are known for their mission to spread love, caring, and friendship to the world. In the show's third season, which is set to air in 2023, the Care Bears will embark on new adventures and unlock even more magic. The upcoming season will introduce fresh storylines, characters, and challenges for the lovable bears to overcome. The Care Bears, each representing a different emotion and possessing their own special powers, will continue to teach valuable life lessons to young viewers.
Care Bears Continues to Unlock the Magic with New Animated Specials and Licensing Partnerships for the UK
Six new animated specials are set to release this year with a number of new licensed products in the works.
May 23, 2023 by Nadia Velit time < 1- Share
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Cloudco Entertainment revealed six new Care Bears: Unlock the Magic animated specials and four new licensing partners for its Care Bears brand, which celebrated its 40th anniversary last year.
Care Bears: Unlock the Magic was originally launched in 2019 on Narrative Entertainment’s UK channel, Pop, and UK commercial children’s channel, Tiny Pop. The new specials aim to lean into bigger stories from the Care Bears while remaining true to the look and style of the animated TV series on which they are based. The show’s goal is to captivate existing fans while simultaneously appealing to the next generation.
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Care Bears has also developed new partnerships with UK brands including Gibson’s Games for jigsaw puzzles, Flamingo Candles for candles, Pawprint Trading for pin badges and embroidered badges, and Famous Forever for apparel such as T-shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts.
“This fresh content continues the Care Bears’ commitment to promoting empathy and positivity, but also showcases a ton of (perhaps unexpected!) wild fantasy, humor, and fun,” says Sean Gorman, President of Cloudco Entertainment. “We’ve always promoted the Care Bears as the rare commercial brand that’s also authentically caring, sharing, and emotionally impactful.”
The first special, Grumpy’s Ginormous Adventure, premiered on Tiny Pop earlier this month. The remaining five will be released later this year.
The Care Bears Announce New Animated TV Content & L&M Licensees for the UK
Cloudco Entertainment, owner of the Care Bears franchise, is proud to announce six all-new animated Care Bears: Unlock the Magic specials set to air on Narrative Entertainment’s commercial children’s channel, Tiny Pop, as well as four new UK-based consumer product licensees. These additions provide further momentum to a brand already experiencing huge growth across all channels and audiences, on TV, in retail, on social media and YouTube, and across audiences of all demographics and genres.
Launched to great fanfare on free-to-air broadcasters Tiny Pop and POP in 2019, Care Bears: Unlock the Magic, will soon add six all-new animated specials to its existing Care Bears content slate, the first of which, “Grumpy’s Ginormous Adventure,” is set to premiere on Tiny Pop on May 20, 2023. The debut of the other specials will be announced shortly, with all of them leaning into bigger, more “theatrical” stories from the Care Bears while nonetheless remaining true to the look and style of the animated TV series on which they are based.
The success of the new Care Bears animated series has helped spark growing fan engagement of the Care Bears brand in the UK. From a good base in 2019, retail sales of Care Bears in the UK have grown 894% to the end of 2022, with further growth forecast in 2023 and notably brisk momentum across high street, grocery, and fast fashion. Capitalizing on that interest, Bulldog Licensing, Care Bears’ UK agent, has recently signed new brand partners, including Gibson’s Games for jigsaw puzzles, Flamingo Candles for candles, Pawprint Trading for pin badges and embroidered badges, and Famous Forever for apparel such as t-shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts. These new partners join a family of strongly performing UK Care Bears partners that include Fizz (gifting), Somerbond (loungewear and nightwear), Basic Fun! (toys, plush, and collectibles), Bioworld (clothes, bags, gifts, and accessories), Dennicci (infant and babywear), and many others.
The Care Bears also recently marked their 40th anniversary and had a strong brand presence at the most recent MegaCon. Those experiences, combined with a YouTube Channel that has recently surpassed 175 million views, collectively demonstrate that Care Bears is a brand that captivates its existing fans while simultaneously appealing strongly to the next generation.
“We’re thrilled to announce that the first of six brand-new Care Bears: Unlock the Magic 22’ specials. This fresh content continues the Care Bears’ commitment to promoting empathy and positivity, but also showcases a ton of (perhaps unexpected!) wild fantasy, humor, and fun.” said Sean Gorman, President of Cloudco Entertainment. “We’ve always promoted The Care Bears as the rare commercial brand that’s also authentically caring, sharing, and emotionally impactful.”
HBO Max & Cartoon Network Order More ‘Care Bears: Unlock The Magic’ For Cartoonito
More Care Bears: Unlock the Magic is on the way. HBO Max and Cartoon Network have greenlighted six new 22-minute Care Bears: Unlock The Magic specials for the Cartoonito preschool block. Production is currently underway. Additionally, season 1 of the 2D animated series (48 11-minute regular episodes and two 22-minute specials) has been extended into early 2027 for the linear and streaming platforms.
Produced by Cloudco Entertainment, Care Bears: Unlock the Magic follows Cheer Bear, Grumpy Bear, Good Luck Bear, Funshine Bear, and Share Bear and many others as they embark on a new adventure from Care-A-Lot to the Silver Lining, a beautiful exotic world inhabited by the Whiffles, a group of innocently happy creatures that plant seeds to keep the magical land of Care-A-Lot growing. Throughout the series, the Care Bears use their belly badge powers to spread messages of sharing, caring, friendship, and courage along with lots of laughs along the way.
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Each new special will be tied to a bigger “mini-movie” moment or theme that raises the stakes for the Care Bears and their compatriots in and around Care-A-Lot. Similar to season 1, the specials will also align with Cartoonito’s Humancentric Learning Framework, an educational philosophy that helps young viewers become the best version of themselves, by teaching preschoolers about kindness and friendship.
“Speaking for everyone in Care-a-Lot, we’re excited to bring more joy, magic, adventure, and discovery of Care Bears: Unlock the Magic – as well as the occasional ‘Care Bear Stare’ – to HBO Max and Cartoon Network with these new specials,” said Sean Gorman, Cloudco Entertainment, President.
Season 1 of the Care Bears: Unlock the Magic series is also available in the UK (Tiny Pop and Sky-TV), Canada (Wildbrain’s Family Channel and Family Jr.), France (Tiji and Gulli), Switzerland (RTS), Israel (Hop!), Brazil (Gloob), Mexico (Televisa), Spanish pan-LatAm (Noggin), Australia (Channel 9), South Africa (ETV), Middle East (E-vision and E Junior), Portugal (Canal Junior, Panda), China (CCTV14) with future worldwide broadcaster deals in the works.
The Care Bears, each representing a different emotion and possessing their own special powers, will continue to teach valuable life lessons to young viewers. The show emphasizes the importance of compassion, understanding, and empathy, making it a beloved series for children and adults alike. In Care Bears Unlock the Magic, the bears travel to different worlds and encounter various creatures and environments.
This opens up limitless possibilities for storytelling and allows the show to explore different themes while maintaining its core message of love and friendship. The show's animation style is vibrant and colorful, capturing the essence of Care-a-Lot and the magic within. The characters are brought to life through expressive designs and endearing personalities, making it easy for audiences to connect with them. As the Care Bears continue to unlock the magic in their adventures, they inspire young viewers to do the same in their own lives. The show's message is clear – by embracing love and kindness, we can make the world a better place. Overall, Care Bears Unlock the Magic 2023 promises to be an exciting continuation of the beloved animated series. With its heartfelt storytelling, lovable characters, and important life lessons, it will undoubtedly captivate audiences of all ages..
Reviews for "The Importance of Friendship in Care Bears: Unlock the Magic 2023"
- John - 2 stars - I found "Care Bears Unlock the Magic 2023" to be quite disappointing. The animation quality was subpar and the storyline felt forced and predictable. The characters lacked depth and the dialogue was uninteresting. Overall, it just didn't hold my attention or make me feel any emotional connection to the Care Bears. I wouldn't recommend it.
- Sarah - 1 star - I was excited to watch "Care Bears Unlock the Magic 2023" but was ultimately left feeling very let down. The writing was weak, with a lack of character development and a plot that felt disjointed and rushed. The animation was also choppy and unappealing. The whole experience left me disappointed and I wouldn't watch it again.
- Michael - 2 stars - As a longtime fan of the Care Bears, I was eagerly anticipating "Care Bears Unlock the Magic 2023", but unfortunately, it failed to deliver. The new character designs were unappealing, the animation was stiff, and the voice acting felt forced. The storyline lacked the charm and warmth that I associate with the Care Bears franchise. Overall, it felt like a missed opportunity to revitalize the series and left me feeling underwhelmed.
- Emily - 2 stars - "Care Bears Unlock the Magic 2023" just didn't live up to my expectations. The plot felt repetitive and lacked originality. The animation quality was subpar, with poor attention to detail. The dialogue was also flat and uninspiring. It felt like a lackluster attempt to cash in on the Care Bears brand. I was left feeling unsatisfied and wouldn't recommend it to others.