Shine up your belly badge and book your rainbow ride to Santa Monica, California, where Saturday Morning Cartoons United will host a special one-day charity screening of The Care Bears Movie on Saturday, October 11 at American Cinematheque’s history Aero Theatre. The event will be held in honor of the movie’s 40th anniversary.
Presented in partnership with American Cinematheque and Cloudco Entertainment, owner of the Care Bears brand, the afternoon blends the magic of Saturday mornings in your PJs with an immersive fan experience, complete with a panel, pop-up shop and interactive moments.
Following the film, the fun continues with a lively panel hosted by award-winning voice actor Eric Bauza, featuring The Care Bears Movie director Arna Selznick, original cast member Cree Summer, and YouTube personality Andre Meadows (@BlackNerdComedy).
The program will also include a screening of Nimbus, a whimsical 2022 animated short by Rémy Poisson, and an opportunity to shop merchandise from fan-favorite lifestyle brand Cakeworthy, known for its nostalgia-inspired apparel.
Every item and ticket sold supports AnimAID, aiding animation professionals impacted by the California wildfires, and Legends Animated, a nonprofit championing indie animation and community initiatives like the global 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students.
The event also marks the soft launch of Saturday Morning Cartoons United, a new original brand created by Los Angeles-based creative agency Sweet Streets, which is dedicated to celebrating the spirit of classic animation through curated, non-profit experiences and collaborations.
The celebration will take place at the American Cinematheque at the Aero Theatre, located at 1328 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, Calif., 90403, and will run from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the show starts at 2:30 p.m.. Tickets are available through the American Cinematheque website at americancinematheque.com.
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Introduced in 1982 through consumer products, greeting cards and later a series of animated television shows and feature films, Care Bears remains one of the most popular lifestyle properties in the world. With their signature belly badges and messages of sharing, caring and friendship, the Care Bears from Care-A-Lot continue to inspire multi-generational fans across the globe.
The Care Bears first appeared in television specials in 1983 and 1984, followed by a long-running animated series and a successful leap to the big screen with The Care Bears Movie trilogy (1985–1987). Care Bears & Cousins, a Netflix original CGI-animated series, launched in fall 2015. In 2019, the brand introduced a refreshed look and mission with Care Bears: Unlock the Magic, a 50-episode, 2D animated series currently streaming on HBO Max in the U.S. and other key territories, with all-new specials also available globally on Netflix.
Celebrating nearly 45 years of global impact, Care Bears continues to thrive as a multi-generational brand with strong retail momentum and a loyal fan base, with an evergreen presence across pop culture, global consumer products and digital gaming. For more information, visit CareBears.com and follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
