Adventure Time Heads Down Under The ultimate Adventure Time fan experience is coming to Australia! Friday, 10 March – Town Hall, Melbourne Saturday, 11 March – Big Top, Sydney Sunday, 12 March – QPAC, Brisbane [December 5th, 2016] For the very first time, Adventure Time fans in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane will be transported to the Land Of Ooo with Adventure Time LIVE – an interactive, live audio-visual event featuring members from the all-star cast of the hit Cartoon Network series. Since Adventure Time premiered in 2010, the Cartoon Network show has gained huge popularity amongst viewers of all ages for its unique brand of humour and animation style. The show has drawn in millions of viewers and dozens of illustrious guest stars, including George Takei, Neil Patrick Harris and Andy Samberg. It also famously inspired Hugh Jackman to lip sync the song “Bacon Pancakes”. It’s no exaggeration to say that over the last decade, Adventure Time has changed the definition of what a kid’s TV series could be, and it’s had a resounding impact upon popular culture around the world, including Australia. Adventure Time LIVE will bring this passion and creativity to life, offering everything that fans love about the show and its fantastical Land of Ooo. Taking part in a tour across the country, in three separate locations in March 2017, will be Jeremy Shada (the voice of Finn the Human), John DiMaggio (Jake the Dog), Olivia Olson (Marceline the Vampire) and Hynden Walch (Princess Bubblegum). Each event will feature a moderated discussion, live readings of classic scenes from the Emmy® Award- winning series, audience Q&A with the cast as well as musical performances. Other activities include Cosplay competitions, trivia games, art gallery, sponsor activations and more. Adventure Time LIVE is an exclusive event tailor-made for Australian fans giving them the chance to get the inside scoop. This is a must-attend event for any Adventure Time fan or cartoon lover! VIP packages will be available, granting ticket-holders unique access to a private pre-show party with the cast which also includes a one-on-one with each cast member. Tickets go on-sale Monday 12 December, 10am (AEDT) and can be purchased here: www.adventuretimelive.com.au So c’mon, grab your friends, whip up some bacon pancakes and hang on for the ride! More about Adventure Time: Adventure Time is a Cartoon Network original series that follows the adventures of a boy named Finn (voiced by Jeremy Shada) and his best friend and adoptive brother Jake (voiced by John DiMaggio) – a dog with the magical power to change shape and size at will. Finn and Jake live in the Land of Ooo where these two best-bros are embarking on a constant quest to be righteous and triumph over challenges, both physical and emotional. Throughout the show, they with the other main characters Princess Bubblegum (voiced by Hynden Walch), The Ice King (voiced by Tom Kenny) and Marceline the Vampire Queen (voiced by Olivia Olson). Since its debut, Adventure Time has been a ratings success for Cartoon Network. The show has received positive reviews from critics and – despite being foremost a children’s show – has developed a following among teenagers and adults. It has received multiple accolades including four Primetime Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, two Annie Awards, two British Academy Children's Awards. For more information, photos, interviews please contact: Dianna O’Neill Phone: 02 9337 2288 | Mobile 0418 468 148 | Email [email protected] About Cartoon Network Asia Pacific Turner’s Cartoon Network, the number one kids’ channel in Asia Pacific, offers the best in original animated content including the multi-award-winning global hits Regular Show, The Amazing World of Gumball and Adventure Time and new comedy We Bare Bears. In 2016, the network welcomed back new series of popular franchises Ben 10 and The Powerpuff Girls. Cartoon Network is available in 31 countries throughout Asia Pacific and is currently seen in more than 88 million pay-TV homes. Internationally, it is seen in 192 countries and over 370 million homes, and is an industry leader with a global offering of the best in award-winning animated entertainment for kids and families. The brand is known for putting its fans at the center of everything by applying creative thinking and innovation across multiple platforms. Cartoon Network also reaches millions more through its websites, games and apps, including Cartoon Network Watch and Play and Cartoon Network Anything. Cartoon Network, sister company to Boomerang, POGO and Toonami, is a brand created and distributed by Turner, a Time Warner Company. About Nice Events Nice Events is a dynamic touring & events company that brings niche international and local artists from music, television, film and social media to stages across Australia and New Zealand. A pioneer in the digital world and forever staying ahead of the game, Nice works with some of the world’s leading brands and talent to produce innovative end-to-end live experiences. Established in 2014 under the KRBD Entertainment Group, Nice Events has experienced rapid growth, having toured an eclectic mix of talent including Cody Simpson, Sabrina Carpenter, ||Superwoman||, Jake Hurwitz & Amir Blumenfeld (College Humor), Grace Helbig, Hannah Hart, R5, Jack & Jack, Tyler Oakley, Kian & JC, Cameron Dallas, Kurt Hugo Schneider, Dan & Phil, Scott Aukerman, Air Supply, Dita Von Teese, Omi, G.R.L., Boyce Avenue, and Postmodern Jukebox. For more information visit www.wearenice.com.au. .