United Kingdom – Cloudco Entertainment is proud to announce the launch of the Care Bear Stare campaign, a global celebration of one of the most cherished moments in Care Bears™ history. First introduced over 40 years ago, the legendary Care Bear Stare returns with a fresh new video interview featuring the original cast of Care Bears, a series of joyful real-world and digital activations, and a movement for fans across generations to harness the power of togetherness and caring spirit in 2025.

An iconic highlight of the 1980s, the Care Bear Stare sees the Care Bears unite, align their belly badge powers, and send out a radiant beam of positivity – changing the world for the better. Cloudco’s latest campaign revives that same spirit for today, bringing the Care Bears together in fresh and surprising ways, with some fan-favorite besties along the way. This April, the fun kicked off at Coachella, where Cheer Bear took the stage alongside Cam the Squishmallow, Domo Kun, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Yo Gabba Gabba! and more – joining legendary songwriter Paul Williams and his recent collaborators, Portugal. The Man, for a heartwarming live cover of “Rainbow Connection” and a burst of feel-good energy.

“There couldn’t be a better time to remind ourselves of our own ability to change the status quo through our own Care Bear Stares – little personal acts of kindness, or thoughtfulness,” says Kristy Miall, Cloudco Entertainment’s Director of Global Marketing. “Care Bears have always been so much more than toys: working together, looking after your friends, defeating evil, and spreading positivity joy for everybody which is what we are embodying through this campaign.”

CAMPAIGN ELEMENTS

From nostalgic fans to the next generation, the Care Bear Stare campaign invites everyone to get involved through a series of activations.

● Exclusive Video Premiere – A fresh take on the Care Bear Stare, debuting on social platforms and YouTube via Premier Kids on April 25, 2025 linked here.

● Social Media Magic – Meme-driven, trend-led, and designed to surprise and delight, with playful combinations of Care Bears and fan-favorite friends.

● Acts of Kindness – Fans can follow and contribute to the movement using #CareBearStare, sharing real moments of care—sending a message, giving a hug, helping a friend—no gesture is too small.

● IRL Activations – The Care Bears will be popping up at major moments throughout 2025 – from Coachella last week to New York Comic Con and Share Your Care Day later this year.

“Through this campaign, we’re bringing positivity to people by uniting Care Bears together along with other beloved characters in fun, unexpected ways,” said Kristeen Tibbits, Head of Global Brand Marketing at Cloudco Entertainment. “There’s a lot in store – and our hope is that the connection and delight we put out into the world will inspire others to do the same.”

The new Care Bear Stare video premiere will take place on April 25, 2025, at 9:00PM PT, available to view on YouTube.com/CareBears. The campaign will continue to roll out across social media, digital platforms, and regional activations worldwide. Follow @carebears for more details throughout the year.

About Cloudco Entertainment
Cloudco Entertainment (formerly American Greetings Entertainment) is a children’s entertainment company and the owner of iconic entertainment brands such as Care Bears™, Holly Hobbie™, Madballs™, Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese™, Twisted Whiskers™, Buddy Thunderstruck™, Tinpo™ and its newest IP, Overlord & The Underwoods™. Cloudco Entertainment develops multi-platform entertainment franchises across all media channels and creates a wide range of consumer merchandising programs and experiences that immerse children and adults in the brands they love.

About Care Bears™
Introduced in 1982 through consumer products, greeting cards, and later a series of animated television shows and feature films, Care Bears is one of the most popular and endearing children’s properties in the world. Fans of all ages are drawn to the lovable, huggable bears from Care-a-Lot who inspire all to have fun, share, and care. The Care Bears first appeared in their own television specials in 1983 and 1984, followed by a long-running animated TV series and the leap to the big screen in 1985-87 with The Care Bears Movie trilogy. Care Bears & Cousins, a Netflix original CGI- animated series, launched in fall 2015. In 2019, a brand-new look and mission for the Care Bears was introduced in Care Bears: Unlock the Magic, a 48 episode, 2D animated series currently airing in the US on Cartoon Network, Boomerang, and Max via its Cartoonito preschool block. With over 40 years of heartwarming adventures, Care Bears were named as “The #3 Top New Licensee Signed” by License Global Magazine in 2023.