NEW YORK, NY. - Neon Wild, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, today announced that kids can now join Gabby and her adorable kitty friends from DreamWorks Animation’s hit Netflix series Gabby’s Dollhouse in animated adventure stories for the first time in the easy-to-use story app available on iOS and Android.

“Gabby Dollhouse’s focus on building a growth mindset aligns perfectly with our mission to empower any child anywhere in the world to see themselves as a hero,” said Matt Weckel, Neon Wild CEO & Co-Founder. “Being huge fans of the series, we’ve created an experience that speaks directly to core fans who are seeking even more ways to engage with the Gabby Cats.”

“This new Gabby’s Dollhouse interactive experience will entertain fans in imaginative new ways, allowing them to craft their own personalized stories and infuse their personalities into the creations,” said Bill Kispert, SVP & GM, Games & Digital Platforms at Universal Products & Experiences. “The detailed customization features truly lets players become the star of individualized Gabby’s Dollhouse adventures, which are perfect for families to share and enjoy together.”

Neon Wild is an animated storytelling app that features characters voiced by a cast, and with the use of unique “Hear Your Name” technology, players’ names can be safely recognized by the characters so that kids become participants in the story. The latest content addition, Gabby’s Dollhouse, is inspired by the hit series which has charted as a top 10 TV series in 57 countries on Netflix.

Fans can join Gabby and her paw-some kitty friends in three animated adventure stories, which feature voiceover performances from series cast members Laila Lockhart Kraner (Gabby) and Donovan Patton (CatRat). The personalized avatar creator and the ability to add player names mean users anywhere can see themselves alongside their favorite characters. Neon Wild’s growing library of personal features, clothing, and accessories provide many opportunities for self-expression.

The Gabby’s Dollhouse stories include:

1) THE CAT-TASTIC TALENT SHOW: It’s time for the Cat-Tastic Dollhouse Talent show, but the Gabby Cats need help! Can players and Gabby help them get ready for an a-meow-zing show? This story is available now!

2) THE GREAT MERCOASTER: Join Gabby and Pandy on the SS MerCat as they travel to the MerMusement Park. Play games with MerCat and her mermaid friends and get ready to ride the Great Mercoaster. Buckle up! Coming soon.

3) CATRAT’S ROAD TRIP: It’s beach time with Gabby, Pandy, CatRat, and Carlita! But first, the Dust Bunnies need help. Can players make it through the Arctic, into the Cat-O-Sphere, and back before the sun sets? Coming soon.

The Gabby’s Dollhouse series is now streaming on Netflix, with new episodes releasing on March 25, 2024.

Neon Wild contains in-app purchases; parents’ / guardians’ consent required to download and play.

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ABOUT NEON WILD

Neon Wild is a fun and interactive app for kids who enjoy stories and adventures. Players can download it for free on the App Store and Google Play and create and personalize their hero with the amazingly deep character editor. Available for $4.99, users can buy personalized stories that last 20 minutes and be played with up to 4 others. Each story has costumes and accessories that can be unlocked. Neon Wild’s exciting adventures and character builder help kids ages 4-10 to express themselves, boost their self-esteem and confidence, and unleash their imagination, creativity, and curiosity. It’s a great way for families to spend quality time together and share memorable experiences. Neon Wild participated in the 2022 Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator through which they connected with the Universal and Dreamworks Animation teams.

ABOUT GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE

Since the debut of DreamWorks Animation’s hit series Gabby’s Dollhouse, kids around the world have been having one big sprinkle party with Gabby and her friends. Created by celebrated storytellers Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey, Gabby's Dollhouse is a mixed media preschool series that unboxes a surprise before jumping into a fantastical animated world full of adorable cat characters that live inside Gabby’s dollhouse. Rooted in growth mindset, Gabby’s activity-based episodes encourage flexible thinking and learning from your mistakes. The show has charted as a top 10 kids’ TV series in 57 countries on Netflix and has become a top 3 preschool brand in the US, inspiring an award-winning toy line, publishing, home, apparel, and more, as well as original music, a top-rated app and a growing YouTube channel visited by millions of fans weekly. Additionally, Gabby’s Dollhouse continues to expand through Universal Destinations & Experiences theme parks, global fan experiences, live events and much more. Any adventure can unfold when we play in Gabby's Dollhouse, now streaming on Netflix.

ABOUT DREAMWORKS ANIMATION

DreamWorks Animation, a division of the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, within NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, is a global family entertainment company with feature film and television brands. The company’s deep portfolio of intellectual property is supported by a robust, worldwide consumer products practice, which includes licensing, and location-based entertainment venues around the world. DreamWorks' feature heritage includes many of the world’s most beloved films and franchises, including Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Trolls, The Bad Guys, and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish which have amassed more than $16 billion in global box office receipts. The studio’s next film is Kung Fu Panda 4, slated for release on March 8, 2024. DreamWorks Animation’s television studio is one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality, animated family programming, reaching consumers in more than 190 countries with a diverse array of award-winning original content through streaming and linear broadcasters.

ABOUT UNIVERSAL PRODUCTS & EXPERIENCES 

Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal’s iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company’s extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, as well as engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and third-party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s lines of business include Consumer Products and Games, along with Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. More information is available at universalproductsexperiences.com.