FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT LIVE & MATTEL ANNOUNCE 2025 HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS LIVE™ U.S. & INTERNATIONAL TOUR WITH ALL-NEW THEME: GLOW-N-FIRE
New York, NY (September 3, 2024) Family Entertainment Live, one of the world’s leading presenters of family-oriented live events, and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world, have today announced the return of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ coming in 2025. Following the success of Glow Party, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ is thrilled to announce its new theme for 2025: Glow-N-Fire. This exciting new experience will feature the same level of fun and excitement that fans have come to expect, but with an added fiery twist. Get ready for more heat and action as we continue to bring the ultimate monster truck show to fans worldwide! Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire is produced by Family Entertainment Live and brings fans’ favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life including Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, HW 5-Alarm™, Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot®, Gunkster™, and introducing the brand new Skelesaurus™, the giant that unleashes his fossil fury. “We are thrilled to bring Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire to life in 2025,” said Julie Freeland, VP of Global Location Based Entertainment at Mattel. “Following the success of Glow Party, fans will get to experience exciting new effects and stunts in this exhilarating show. We’re looking forward to welcoming families to the show and bringing a new experience to fans.” “After such a successful run with the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party, we’re excited to continue to grow the live show experience with the all-new Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire” said Ken Hudgens, CEO of Family Entertainment Live. “Glow-N-Fire will add new excitement for fans and families all across the world.” Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire 2025 tour dates are as follows, with more dates to be announced. Matinee and evening performances are available across all dates. U.S. TOUR DATES EVENT DATES CITY VENUE January 11-12, 2025 Lexington, KY Rupp Arena January 18-19, 2025 Uniondale, NY Nassau Coliseum January 18-19, 2025 Austin, TX Moody Center January 24-26, 2025 Trenton, NJ CURE Insurance Arena January 25-26, 2025 Hoffman Estates, IL NOW Arena February 1-2, 2025 Charleston, WV Charleston Coliseum February 15-16, 2025 Peoria, IL Peoria Civic Center February 15-16, 2025 Highland Heights, KY Truist Arena February 21-23, 2025 Edinburg, TX Bert Ogden Arena Feb 28-March 2, 2025 Rockford, IL BMO Harris Bank Center March 8-9, 2025 Laredo, TX Sames Auto Arena March 15-16, 2025 Tulsa, OK BOK Center April 5-6, 2025 State College, PA Bryce Jordan Center April 26-27, 2025 Charlottesville, VA John Paul Jones Arena May 3-4, 2025 Kissimmee, FL Silver Spurs Arena May 17-18, 2025 Reading, PA Santander Arena INTERNATIONAL TOUR DATES EVENT DATES CITY VENUE January 11-12, 2025 London, England The O2 January 18-19, 2025 Manchester, England AO Arena January 25-26, 2025 Liverpool, England M&S Bank Arena March 15-16, 2025 Copenhagen, Denmark Royal Arena March 22-23, 2025 Herning, Denmark Jyske Bank Boxen April 5-6, 2025 Birmingham, England Utilita Arena Birmingham April 12-13, 2025 Glasgow, Scotland OVO Hydro April 19-20, 2025 Rotterdam, Netherlands Rotterdam Ahoy August 2-3, 2025 Adelaide, Australia Adelaide Entertainment Centre August 9-10, 2025 Melbourne, Australia Rod Laver Arena August 16-17, 2025 Sydney, Australia Qudos Bank Arena August 23-24, 2025 Brisbane, Australia Brisbane Entertainment Centre *More dates to be announced **Dates subject to change Hot Wheels fans also have the chance to participate in the all-new Power Smashers Pre-Show Party, held two and a half hours prior to every performance. The unique experience provides fans access to the arena floor where they can get up close and see the outrageous designs and epic size of the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks along with autograph signings from their favorite drivers and performers. Each Power Smashers Pre-Show Party ticket includes an autograph card, souvenir pass, and a lanyard exclusive to Powers Smashers Pre-Show Party attendees. Passes will be available to purchase while supplies last. The new Pre-Show VIP Backstage Experience is an exclusive tour guided by the hosts of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live! Experience what happens behind the scenes before all of the smashing and crashing goes down. See the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks up close and personal, get your VIP Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Official Souvenir Merchandise Bundle and receive exclusive access into the Power Smashers Pre-Show Party! VIP passes are limited and available to purchase while supplies last. Fans can go to hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com for more information. The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live tour is a partnership between Mattel and Raycom-Legacy Content Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC. #### About Family Entertainment Live Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC is a diversified, entertainment holding company that develops family-oriented live events including Magic of Lights ®, an outdoor holiday lights drive-through experience produced at venues throughout North America and Hot Wheels® Monster Trucks Live, showcasing a toys-to-life show of Mattel’s legendary Hot Wheels Monster Trucks show presented across North America, Europe and elsewhere internationally. The Company is headquartered in New York, NY. For more information visit familyentertainmentlive.com. About Mattel Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends™, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Matchbox®, Monster High®, MEGA® and Polly Pocket®, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us at mattel.com.
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT LIVE & MATTEL ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL 2024 HOT WHEELS MONSTER TRUCKS LIVE GLOW PARTY U.S. TOUR
New York, NY (March 5, 2024) Family Entertainment Live, one of the world’s leading presenters of family- oriented live events, and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest portfolios of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world, have today announced 37 additional dates of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Glow Party™ for the remainder of 2024. With more shows announced than ever before, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party will hit 9 new locations in 2024 while returning to fan-favorite venues, bringing the action-packed live show to families across the United States! Presale tickets for new Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party 2024 announced dates will be available beginning Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, with the public sale beginning Friday, March 8th, 2024 at hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party is produced by Family Entertainment Live and brings fans’ favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life including Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, Demo Derby™, Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot®, Gunkster™, and newest to the lineup HW 5-Alarm™, the firetruck hero of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks! The Glow Party production features spectacular lasers, dance parties, and Hot Wheels toy giveaways. Fans can also witness a special appearance from a transforming robot, plus the high-flyers of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Freestyle Motocross Team. “Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party continues delivering the ultimate fan experience to families across the country,” said Julie Freeland, Senior Director of Global Location Based Entertainment at Mattel. “This exhilarating show offers so many unique surprises, amazing glow effects and larger than life moments. We’re excited to bring the tour to more cities than ever before.” “Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party continues to grow and entertain fans across the world. We’re excited to return to annual markets and introduce the show to new locations not only in the United States, but abroad,” said Ken Hudgens, CEO of Family Entertainment Live. “The production of the show continues to evolve, and we’re thrilled to entertain all the fans and families.” Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Glow Party™ 2024 tour dates are as follows. Matinee and evening performances are available across all dates. U.S. TOUR DATES EVENT DATES CITY VENUE June 29-30, 2024 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome July 13-14, 2024 Wichita, KS INTRUST Bank Arena July 13-14, 2024 Pittsburgh, PA PPG Arena July 20-21, 2024 San Antonio, TX Frost Bank Center July 20-21, 2024 Indianapolis, IN Gainbridge Fieldhouse July 20-21, 2024 Rochester, NY Blue Cross Arena July 27-28, 2024 Denver, CO Ball Arena July 27-28, 2024 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena July 27-28, 2024 Erie, PA Erie Insurance Arena August 3-4, 2024 Glendale, AZ Desert Diamond Arena August 10-11, 2024 West Valley City, UT Maverik Center August 10-11, 2024 Providence, RI Amica Mutual Pavilion August 10-11, 2024 Wilkes-Barre, PA Mohegan Sun Arena August 17-18, 2024 Bakersfield, CA Mechanics Bank Arena August 17-18, 2024 Charlotte, NC Bojangles Coliseum August 24-25, 2024 San Francisco, CA Chase Center August 24-25, 2024 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center August 31-Sept 1, 2024 Ontario, CA Toyota Arena August 31-Sept 1, 2024 Jacksonville, FL Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena September 7-8, 2024 Las Vegas, NV Orleans Arena September 7, 2024 Cleveland, OH Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse September 7-8, 2024 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum September 14-15, 2024 Coachella Valley, CA Acrisure Arena September 21-22, 2024 San Diego, CA Pechanga Arena September 21-22, 2024 Kansas City, MO T-Mobile Center September 28-29, 2024 Portland, OR Moda Center September 28, 2024 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center October 5-6, 2024 Worcester, MA DCU Center October 4-6, 2024 Portland, ME Cross Insurance Arena October 12-13, 2024 Oklahoma City, OK Paycom Center October 12-13, 2024 Milwaukee, WI Fiserv Forum October 19-20, 2024 Louisville, LA KFC Yum! Center October 18-20, 2024 Bangor, ME Cross Insurance Center November 2-3, 2024 Saint Charles, MO Family Arena November 9-10, 2024 Ft. Worth, TX Dickies Arena November 23-24, 2024 Rosenberg, TX Fort Bend EpiCenter *More dates to be announced **Dates subject to change Hot Wheels fans also have the chance to participate in the all-new Hot Wheels Power Smashers™ Pre- Show, held two-and a-half hours prior to every performance. The unique experience provides fans access to the competition floor where they can see the outrageous designs and epic size of the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks along with autograph signings from their favorite drivers and performers. Each Hot Wheels Power SmashersTM Pre-show ticket includes an autograph card, glow stick, souvenir pass, and a lanyard exclusive to Hot Wheels Power Smashers™ Pre-show attendees. Passes will be available to purchase while supplies last. The new Pre-Show VIP Backstage Experience is an exclusive tour guided by the hosts of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live! Experience what happens behind the scenes before all of the smashing and crashing goes down. See the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks up close and personal, get your VIP merch bundle and receive early access into the Hot Wheels Power Smashers™ Pre-show! VIP passes are limited and available to purchase while supplies last. Fans can go to hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com for more information. The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live tour is a partnership between Mattel and Raycom-Legacy Content Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC. #### About Family Entertainment Live Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC is a diversified, entertainment holding company that develops family- oriented live events including Magic of Lights ®, an outdoor holiday lights drive-through experience produced at venues throughout North America and Hot Wheels® Monster Trucks Live, showcasing a toys- to-life show of Mattel’s legendary Hot Wheels Monster Trucks show presented across North America, Europe and elsewhere internationally. The Company is headquartered in New York, NY. For more information visit familyentertainmentlive.com. About Mattel Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®,