Build-A-Bear and Paramount Pictures Forge Creative Collaboration on New Feature Film, IF
Unveils Special Workshop Experience Designed to Transcend the Screen by Bringing IF Characters “To Life” for Fans
ST. LOUIS, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) is thrilled to announce the in-store celebration of the upcoming Paramount Pictures feature film, IF, in theatres May 17, through its longstanding partnership with Paramount Consumer Products. Written and directed by John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imagery friends – and what she does with that superpower – as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. IF stars Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gosset Jr. and Steve Carell alongside many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination. This collaboration highlights the magic of creation and imagination that Build-A-Bear provides kids and that is illustrated through this film. At Build-A-Bear, imaginary friends come to life every day for its guests.