Friday, February 28, 2025

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for February 28, 2025 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for February 28, 2025 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for February 28, 2025 | Nickelodeon

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Rugrats, provided to Creators Syndicate by Nickelodeon, based off the popular animated television series has been created for children and family's to laugh and enjoy together.

Follow these comics and their take on real episodes of the show and their own spin on hilarious adventures.

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PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie: Spin Master Unveils Title, Synopsis, and Logo of Third 'PAW Patrol' Feature Film

THIRD TIME'S A ROAR AS SPIN MASTER UNVEILS TITLE, SYNOPSIS, AND LOGO OF THIRD PAW PATROL® FEATURE FILM
     
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, Starring Mckenna Grace, Jennifer Hudson, and Fortune Feimster, Expands Franchise Based on World's Most Popular Preschool Series

'PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie' is set for exclusive theatrical release on July 31, 2026
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie is set for exclusive theatrical release on July 31, 2026. (CNW Group/Spin Master Corp.)

TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2025 - Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY) (www.spinmaster.com), a leading global children's entertainment company, unveiled today the official title, synopsis, and logo of the upcoming third feature film in the blockbuster PAW Patrol franchise. PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, builds on the franchise's previous box office success and continued reign as the world's most popular preschool show. Produced by Spin Master Entertainment in association with Nickelodeon Movies and distributed by Paramount Pictures, the film is set for an exclusive theatrical release on July 31, 2026.

In PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, after their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs. They meet Rex, a pup who has been stranded on the island for years and has become an expert in all things dino-related. When the PAW Patrol's arch rival, Humdinger, begins recklessly mining in hopes of exploiting the island for its natural resources, he inadvertently causes a huge, dormant volcano to erupt. The PAW Patrol are thrown into a series of high-stakes, dino-sized rescues bigger than anything they've done before, as they must stop Humdinger before everything on the island goes extinct.

Jennifer Dodge, Spin Master's President of Entertainment said, "PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie brings together two things that preschoolers and their families know and love: our heroic team of pups and the allure of dinosaurs. Seeing this film come together has been an amazing journey thanks to a truly fantastic team of creatives, animators and A-list voice talent who are eager to bring our pups back to the big screen with a colossal theatrical experience."

Ramsey Naito, President of Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation said, "We are so excited to bring everyone's favorite canine crew to a whole new, prehistoric world with this latest big-screen adventure. Audiences will get to experience a mashup of two perennial crowd-pleasers—The PAW Patrol and dinosaurs—like never before! We can't wait to share this latest chapter with kids and families everywhere!"

The franchise's first two films, together earned over $350 million at the global box office. Veteran animation director, Cal Brunker, returns to direct PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie and serves as co-writer for the film alongside Bob Barlen. The voice cast sees Emmy® nominee Mckenna Grace reprising her lead role as Skye, joined by EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson and popular comedian Fortune Feimster. Producing are Spin Master Entertainment's Jennifer Dodge, Laura Clunie, and Toni Stevens, with Spin Master Co-Founder Ronnen Harary.

PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie will be distributed in Canada by Elevation.

About Spin Master

Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY) is a leading global children's entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences through its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games. With distribution in over 100 countries, Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands PAW Patrol®, Hatchimals®, Bakugan®, Kinetic Sand®, Air Hogs®, Melissa & Doug®, Rubik's® Cube and GUND®, and is the global toy licensee for other popular properties. Spin Master Entertainment creates and produces compelling multiplatform content, through its in-house studio and partnerships with outside creators, including the preschool franchise PAW Patrol, and numerous other original shows, short-form series and feature films. The Company has an established presence in digital games, anchored by the Toca Boca® and Sago Mini® brands, offering open-ended and creative game and educational play in digital environments. Through Spin Master Ventures, the Company makes minority investments globally in emerging companies and start-ups. With 29 offices spanning nearly 20 countries, Spin Master employs close to 3,000 team members globally. For more information visit spinmaster.com or follow-on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @spinmaster.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 45th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.

About Paramount Pictures

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Paramount has some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

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Originally published: February 27, 2025 at 22:56 GMT.

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Peppa Pig Is Going to Be a Big Sister Again as Hasbro Reveals That Mummy Pig Is Pregnant

LET’S JUMP IN!

PEPPA PIG IS GOING TO BE A BIG SISTER...AGAIN!

HASBRO REVEALS MUMMY PIG IS PREGNANT

Mummy Pig Is Pregnant In 'Peppa Pig The Big Announcement'

Pawtucket, RI. (Feb 27, 2025) – Today, Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, revealed “PIG” news for PEPPA PIG and family with the announcement that Mummy Pig is pregnant! After more than twenty years of inspiring confidence and connection in preschoolers and their parents, the legendary family of four is about to undergo an evolution that will change the storied PEPPA PIG brand and entertainment forever. The family’s exciting expansion will be showcased in the PEPPA PIG The Big Announcement episode premiering at 9am EST / 9am PST on March 31, 2025, on Nickelodeon.

Kylie Kelce, beloved wife, podcast host and soon-to-be mother of four, first broke Mummy Pig’s joyous baby news in the U.S. with an tied to her hit podcast, Not Gonna Lie, a Wave Original series. The announcement of Mummy Pig's pregnancy aligns perfectly with the Kelce family's own joyful anticipation of a new arrival, making it a truly magical moment of parallel beginnings.

The new Season 10 episode will feature Mummy and Daddy Pig sharing the exciting news with Peppa and her brother, George. While Peppa is already a big sister to George, fans will see her welcome and adjust to having a new baby sister or brother. Peppa has been the first best friend to preschoolers around the globe, and now little ones will see her step into a bigger role with her new little sibling arriving in Season 11 later this year.

“A transformative new era is unfolding for Peppa Pig and her family! As any family that has welcomed a new addition knows, everything is about to change. A baby brings a special dynamic that will warm hearts as fans celebrate this new exciting time alongside Peppa’s family,” said Esra Cafer, Hasbro’s SVP of Franchise Strategy and Management, Preschool & Fashion.

Mummy Pig with Sonogram | Peppa Pig
Good Morning Britain | ITV Studios

As a big sister, Peppa Pig's relationship with little brother George has provided sweet moments throughout the years, as well as many important lessons about confidence and how to be a good sibling. As the new family dynamic develops, Peppa will have many opportunities to show George the ropes alongside viewers who may be adapting to changes and ‘big feelings’ in their own families. With Mummy and Daddy Pig now outnumbered, they experience their own opportunities to evolve, discovering new ways to parent together, adapting to new challenges and taking each muddy puddle they encounter in stride.

In the lead up to everyone’s favourite family becoming a family of five, new content revealing Baby Pig’s gender, name and arrival will roll out throughout 2025, along with exciting special events and fresh products to accommodate the growing brood.

PEPPA PIG is a British preschool animated television series that has been airing for 20 years in over 180 territories. The series follows Peppa Pig, a cheeky little piggy who lives with her family – younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig – as well as her diverse community of friends. Globally successful, the brand connects with consumers across every touchpoint, from TV to theme parks to retail. As a lifelong friend, PEPPA PIG encourages kids to jump in together and explore the world around them, while helping give kids the confidence to treat every first step as a new adventure, from the everyday to the epic.

Mummy Pig Is Pregnant In 'Peppa Pig The Big Announcement'

Mummy Pig Is Pregnant In 'Peppa Pig The Big Announcement'

Mummy Pig Is Pregnant In 'Peppa Pig The Big Announcement'

About Hasbro

Hasbro is a leading games, IP and toy company whose mission is to create joy and community through the magic of play. With over 100 years of expertise, Hasbro delivers groundbreaking play experiences and reaches over 500 million kids, families and fans around the world, through physical and digital games, video games, toys, licensed consumer products, location-based entertainment, film, TV and more. 

Through its franchise-first approach, Hasbro unlocks value from both new and legacy IP, including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, MONOPOLY, HASBRO GAMES, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands. Powered by its portfolio of thousands of iconic marks and a diversified network of partners and subsidiary studios, Hasbro brings fans together wherever they are, from tabletop to screen.

For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, a 2025 JUST Capital Industry Leader, one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50, and a Brand that Matters by Fast Company. For more information, visit https://corporate.hasbro.com or @Hasbro on LinkedIn.

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The official Peppa Pig Threads page has hinted that the baby will be born in June 2025!

Mummy Pig − a mom of two, accomplished author, volunteer firefighter and soon-to-be playwright − appeared on Kelce's podcast to share the "joyous baby news" with everyone. Peppa and little brother George briefly interrupt the interview right when Mummy Pig gets the courage to spill the beans.

"Mummy's on a call, you two," Mummy Pig said on the "Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce" podcast. "Sorry, where was I? Oh yes, the announcement. Well, I'm thrilled to say I'm pregnant. Baby #3 is due in the summer."

Kelce, who is pregnant with her fourth child with husband Jason Kelce, offered her congratulations and some advice to Mummy Pig on the show.

Kelce was quick to ask about Peppa and George after she extended her congratulations to Mummy Pig and the family: "How are Peppa and George doing?"

"In my experience, kids can have lots of different reactions to news like this," Kelce said.

"Oh, yes," Mummy Pig responded. "I saw your picture. They're just taking everything in their stride, really. Peppa says she's an even bigger sister now and I'm an even bigger mummy."

Mummy Pig says that she and her husband have had a "few big feelings" since the news broke, but they talk and reassure Peppa and George as needed. Mummy Pig is also feeling all the feelings, telling Kelce she is excited, nervous, often a bit nauseous and can't go five minutes without needing to go to the restroom.

"It's an exciting change, but it is a big one," Mummy Pig said.

Audiences will get to see Peppa "welcome and adjust to having a new baby sister or brother" throughout Season 10.

"As a big sister, Peppa Pig's relationship with little brother George has provided sweet moments throughout the years, as well as many important lessons about confidence and how to be a good sibling," according to the news release. "As the new family dynamic develops, Peppa will have many opportunities to show George the ropes alongside viewers who may be adapting to changes and ‘big feelings’ in their own families."

Mummy Pig also appeared live from Peppatown on ITV's Good Morning Britain to share the exciting news.

"I'm excited to share that our family is getting even bigger,” Mummy Pig said on the Feb. 27 episode of Good Morning Britain following a brief interruption from a curious Peppa, “because we're having another baby.”

"I'm due in the summer,” she continued, showing her sonogram to the camera, “and we're all so excited."

But while the soon-to-be mom of three expressed that she was “thrilled” about growing their family, she also admitted that welcoming a little one doesn’t come without its challenges.  

Indeed, she added that she was “a little overwhelmed at the thought of having three children under five running around, but mostly just completely delighted".

After finding out such big news, Mummy Pig struggled to contain her excitement. And with Peppa’s notoriously inquisitive personality, she admitted that she and her husband “weren’t able to keep it a secret for long.”

"Peppa knew something was going on,” she explained, “and she's such a curious thing. We had to tell her before she popped.”

As for how Peppa, 4, and George, 2, feel about bringing a new baby into the family? Aside from the typical anxieties that come with welcoming a younger sibling, they seemed overall ecstatic about becoming a big sister and big brother, respectively.

"They've had the occasional wobble and worry,” Mummy Pig noted, “but they're mostly so excited.”

And Peppa’s curiosity has only piqued after finding out about her mom’s pregnancy.

"Every day they ask me how big the baby is,” Mummy Pig added with a laugh. “’When is it coming? Does it like dinosaurs and muddy puddles?’ It never stops."

But one question that remains unanswered is what the little one’s name will be. However, Mummy Pig shared that she and Daddy Pig are fond of the idea of waiting to see what feels right.

“I think we’ll find the right name once the baby is here,” she said, “that’s what we did for Peppa and George. But who knows? Every pregnancy and baby is different. If the right name appears, we’ll just know.”

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Originally published: February 27, 2025 at 23:54 GMT.

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'Star Trek: Khan' Announces Voice Cast for All New Scripted Audio Series Set to Premiere Later This Year

“STAR TREK: KHAN” ANNOUNCES VOICE CAST FOR ALL NEW SCRIPTED AUDIO SERIES SET TO PREMIERE LATER THIS YEAR

'Star Trek: Khan' logo

February 27, 2025 – Production has wrapped on recording for the previously announced STAR TREK: KHAN, an all-new scripted audio series expanding the Star Trek Universe. STAR TREK: KHAN lead voice cast includes Naveen Andrews (“Lost”) as the iconic Khan and Wrenn Schmidt (“For All Mankind”) as Marla McGivers. The exciting expansion of the Star Trek universe will explore the dramatic untold events that unfolded in the desolate world of Ceti Alpha V after Captain Kirk left Khan and his followers stranded there, paving the way for the iconic clash in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. STAR TREK: KHAN will be available for streaming on all major podcast platforms later this year.

Naveen Andrews headshot
Naveen Andrews (photo credit, Meyers Mgmt)

History remembers Khan Noonien Singh as a villain, the product of a failed attempt to perfect humanity through genetic engineering whose quest to avenge himself on Admiral James T. Kirk led to unimaginable tragedy and loss. But the truth has been buried for too long beneath the sands of Ceti Alpha V. How did Khan go from a beneficent tyrant and superhuman visionary with a new world at his fingertips to the monster we think we know so well? Recently unearthed, the rest of Khan’s story will finally be told in STAR TREK: KHAN.

Wrenn Schmidt headshot
Wrenn Schmidt (photo credit, Brianna Dunning)

In this highly anticipated audio series, Naveen Andrews takes on the role of the iconic villain Khan, exploring his complex psyche and the depths of his anger, ambition and pain. Alongside him, Wrenn Schmidt is set to play Lt. Marla McGivers, a former Starfleet historian who followed Khan into exile on Ceti Alpha V. Additional cast will be announced at a later date.

Naveen Andrews in recording booth as Khan Noonien Singh
Naveen Andrews in recording booth as Khan Noonien Singh (photo credit, Jasper Lewis)

STAR TREK: KHAN is based on a story by “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” writer and director, Nicholas Meyer. Kirsten Beyer and David Mack serve as writers on the audio series. STAR TREK: KHAN is produced by CBS’ Eye Podcast Productions Inc. CBS Studio’s podcasting arm; Secret Hideout; and Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producers include Alex Kurtzman, Aaron Baiers, Kirsten Beyer, Molly Barton, Fred Greenhalgh, Trevor Roth and Rod Roddenberry. Supervising producer is Robyn Johnson and the audio series was directed by Fred Greenhalgh. Realm serves as the production studio for the series.

ABOUT “STAR TREK”

In the nearly 60 years, since the legendary creator Gene Roddenberry introduced the world to a “Star Trek” universe where “Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations” remains its proud legacy, the series has continued to break barriers – inspiring generations of fans with a celebration of cultural diversity and inclusion, scientific exploration, and the pursuit of uncharted frontiers. Today, the “Star Trek” canon continues to thrive through film, television, animation, games, publishing, podcasts, experiences and children’s programming. Available in over 190 countries worldwide, the “Star Trek” franchise of 11 TV series, 14 films and over 900 episodes has been a mainstay in generating stories that are both exciting and thought-provoking, as well as vastly contributing to the pop culture lexicon throughout the years. StarTrek.com is the official home of the final frontier and fandom - sharing the latest news, celebrating fandom, and so much more. Be sure to follow @StarTrek on social media for all things across the franchise. The “Star Trek” series, including STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, STAR TREK: PICARD, and the upcoming STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY, original movie STAR TREK: SECTION 31 and the animated series STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS on Paramount+ and STAR TREK: PRODIGY on Netflix are produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producer Alex Kurtzman oversees the “Star Trek” universe across all platforms. For more information on where to watch Star Trek, visit StarTrek.com/Where-To-Watch.

ABOUT CBS STUDIOS

CBS Studios is one of the world’s leading producers of entertainment programming, with dozens of globally popular series for broadcast and streaming. The Studio’s expansive portfolio includes a diverse slate of commercially successful and critically acclaimed programming which includes genre-defining franchises such as NCIS and the STAR TREK universe, fan-favorite comedies such as THE NEIGHBORHOOD and GHOSTS, the newly reimagined MATLOCK, and buzzy international co-productions such as COLIN FROM ACCOUNTS and upcoming KING & CONQUEROR.

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Marshall & Everest Spy a PAW Patrol Birthday Rescue with YOU! | PAW Patrol: Eye-Spy a Rescue Podcast

Marshall & Everest Spy a PAW Patrol Birthday Rescue with YOU!

PAW Patrol: Eye-Spy a Rescue

It’s a PAW Patrol birthday Eye-Spy rescue mission and Marshall and Everest need your help! Ryder sends you in Marshall's fire truck and Everest's snowcat to help a big sister polar bear find an ice cream cake she's made for her little sister's birthday party. Play the "I Spy" game with the PAW Patrol pups, listening to clues to see where the missing ice cream cake is up a snowy mountain! It’s up to you to find it so that the pups can enjoy the best birthday party ever!

PAW Patrol is “To The Rescue” and here to help & celebrate every milestone of the preschool parenting journey.

Exclusive: Mummy Pig Reveals That She Is Pregnant! | Good Morning Britain

Exclusive: Mummy Pig Reveals That She Is Pregnant! | Good Morning Britain


Speaking to Good Morning Britain’s Richard Arnold live from Peppatown, Mummy Pig exclusively reveals she is pregnant!

Broadcast on 27/02/24

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Thursday, February 27, 2025

Michelle Trachtenberg, 'Harriet the Spy', 'The Adventures of Pete & Pete' Actor, Passes Away Aged 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, the actor best known for film and television roles including Harriet the Spy, The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has sadly passed away. She was 39.

Michelle Trachtenberg
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She was found unconscious and unresponsive in her Manhattan apartment on Wednesday, February 26, according to the New York City police department. According to the New York Post, which first reported the news, she had recently undergone a liver transplant. Trachtenberg’s cause of death has not been confirmed, but the NYPD said criminality was not suspected.

In a statement, NYPD said that officers responded to a 911 call just after 8 a.m. and Trachtenberg was pronounced dead by emergency medical workers, who also responded to the scene.

“It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away,” her publicist Gary Mantoosh said in a statement. “The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time.”

Born in New York on October. 11, 1985, Trachtenberg began acting at a young age. She was 3 years old when she began appearing in commercials and soon after landed her first TV credit, as Nona F. Mecklenberg, the daughter of Iggy Pop's James "Pop" Mecklenberg character, on the Nickelodeon series The Adventures of Pete & Pete, which aired in the mid 1990s. By age 10, she scored her first starring film role in 1996’s Harriet the Spy, in which she played the eponymous aspiring sleuth opposite Rosie O’Donnell and J. Smith-Cameron. The movie served as Nickelodeon Movies' first feature film,

Trachtenberg went on to play Dawn Summers on the teen drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which ran on the WB in the early aughts. Trachtenberg joined the popular show in its fifth season as the younger sister of Sarah Michelle Geller’s Buffy Summers and remained on the series through its seventh and final season in 2003.

She found further success on another teen drama, portraying the agent of chaos known as Georgina Sparks on Gossip Girl, which ran from 2007 to 2012. Trachtenberg’s character, a diabolical Manhattan socialite, regularly found herself feuding, or blackmailing, with Blake Lively’s Serena van der Woodsen and Leighton Meester’s Blair Waldorf. She briefly reprised her role on HBO Max’s Gossip Girl reboot in 2022.

Michelle Trachtenberg and Rosie O'Donnell in 'Harriet the Spy' (1996)
Michelle Trachtenberg and Rosie O'Donnell in 'Harriet the Spy' (1996). Photo: Getty

Trachtenberg has a long list of genre-spanning credits on the big and small screen. Her film roles include 2004’s Eurotrip, the raunchy teen comedy that popularized the fictional song “Scotty Doesn’t Know,” and 2005’s Ice Princess, a comparatively wholesome film about a nerdy high schooler with a passion for figure skating. She also starred in 2009’s 17 Again with Zac Efron and Matthew Perry as well as episodes of TV shows such as Clarissa Explains It AllLaw & Order, All My Children, Six Feet Under and Weeds.

In 2021, Trachtenberg spoke out in support of her fellow Buffy actor Charisma Carpenter who alleged the series creator Joss Whedon subjected Carpenter to “inappropriate and cruel behavior on set.” Trachtenberg reposted a statement from Geller with the caption, “I am brave enough now as a 35-year-old woman to repost this. Because this must. Be known. As a teenager. With his not appropriate behavior. Very. Not. Appropriate. There was a rule. Saying. He’s not allowed in a room alone with Michelle again.” Whedon has denied the allegations.

Following the news of Trachtenberg's death, the actor's Harriet the Spy costar, Rosie O'Donnell said in a statement that hearing what happened was "heartbreaking."

"I loved her very much. She struggled the last few years. I wish I could have helped," she added.

Michelle's The Adventures of Pete & Pete co-star Daniel Tamberelli (Little Pete) also paid tribute to the late actor on Instagram.

Captioning a photo of their time on the Nickelodeon show, Danny said: "We grew up learning how to make people laugh together. More importantly, we learned to make each other laugh and pull pranks on everyone. We were doing improv when it was still called playing pretend to get laughs. She was a master of the clothespin game, tagging any and everyone she could. She once got upset when I got my 1st bass on set because I wouldn’t hang out during lunch. She hid the cable so I couldn’t play through the amp. I got the message. She was a bright light, firecracker and caring person who spent a lot of time and effort advocating for people who needed a louder voice. Michelle was someone to look up to in this business and to the general world at large. She will be missed. All my love, sympathy and compassion to Lana, Irene and the rest of her family and friends."

Another cast mate, J. Smith-Cameron spoke out in a statement on Feb. 26. "I played Mrs. Welch, Harriet’s mother in Harriet the Spy. Michelle had been on a Nickelodeon show called Adventures of Pete & Pete but this seemed to be her first lead film role. She was so excited," she recalled.

"Her natural ebullient nature was ratcheted up into giddiness as she tried to learn how to handle all that came with that. She was a very charming little girl," the actress continued. "Years later we found each other on social media and connected briefly. She was always very warm toward me. I feel very shocked and unsettled to hear of her passing."

Kenan Thompson also reflected on his bond with the fallen star. The Saturday Night Live star paid tribute to his fellow Nickelodeon alum on Instagram.  

“Our first Nick movie star has departed us!!” Kenan captioned the touching post, which features a throwback video from the 1999 Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards. In the video, Michelle acts as a wrestling commentator during the All That star’s fight against the late Randy “Macho Man” Savage. “She was my friend and now she rests!! Check on your people!!!” 

Kenan also shared a sweet photo of him posed with the late actor in the early days of their career. The two got their start on Nickelodeon in the late ‘90s, 

The actor's final Instagram post was seven days ago, where she shared a throwback of herself wanting to "look like naughty #tinkerbell."

Michelle's ex-boyfriend, Animorphs alum Shawn Ashmore, whom she dated between 2004 and 2006, penned a tribute on social media

"Incredibly sad to hear about Michelle’s passing," he wrote. "She was an incredible person and I will always remember the years we spent together fondly. She was loving, quirky and would never pass up a law and order SVU marathon:)"

He added, "My condolences to her mother Lana and sister Irene! This is an incredible loss!"

Smith-Cameron, her co-star on Harriet the Spy, once described a preteen Trachtenberg as “this very appealing, bubbly, very beautiful child star from Nickelodeon.”

“It was like everything was taking off for her. But she was sweet about it,” Smith-Cameron told Vulture in a 2021 interview about filming the kid-friendly movie. “I just remember her taking it very seriously. A true professional.”

with Michelle leaving a memorable impression on two of the network’s original projects: 1993’s The Adventures of Pete & Pete and 1996’s Harriet the Spy. Michelle later branched out to other shows in the early 2000s, snagging titular roles in Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. 

Following the tragic news of Michelle's untimely passing, many of the people she had worked with over the years paid tribute to the late actor:

"Michelle was one of a kind," said fellow Gossip Girl alum Chace Crawford. "I remember her coming on set for the first time and just absolutely owning it. She was a force of nature and just so so unapologetically funny and magnetic.. remembering those years with a big smile. Just a terrible loss. Love you."

"My heart is heavy today," Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor James Marsters wrote on Instagram. "We have lost a beautiful soul. Michelle was fiercely intelligent, howlingly funny, and a very talented person. She died much too young, and leaves behind scores of people who knew and loved her."

James continued, "My heart goes out to her family who are good people, and are suffering the greatest loss anyone could bear. I hope everyone can give them space to heal in this most difficult time. Godspeed Michelle. You are missed."

Sex and the City alum Kim Cattrall wrote of her Ice Princess costar, "Rest in peace sweet Michelle."

"I'm so sorry your bright light died so young," Emma Caulfield wrote of her former costar. "Our Buffy family lost a little sister today... Rest in peace lovely Mish Mish. You were loved."

Halloweentown alum Kimberly J. Brown expressed her grief with a simple broken heart emoji. 

"I'm heartbroken to hear of the passing of @michelletrachtenberg," Nickelodeon alum Melissa Joan Hart wrote on Instagram, alognside a throwback clip from Clarissa Explains It All. "So young, so talented and so sweet! Here is a fun scene from when she was on #ClarissaExplainsItAll. I think this was about 1992 and the episode was an idea I had about babysitting a total nightmare. But Michelle was nothing like her character and even this young, we got along wonderfully. #gonetoosoon #RIP #GodBlesstheFunnyPeople".

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“We are deeply saddened by the news of Michelle’s passing," Gossip Girl creators and showrunners Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage shared with NBC News. "Michelle was so funny, kind, and talented. Her portrayal of Georgina Sparks was an iconic fan favorite, and grew from a one season villain to a beloved character who returned over the course of six seasons."

The pair continued, "She was a delight to have on set and will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with her family.” 

"Oh Michy…," Melissa Gilbert wrote on Instagram in tribute to her A Holiday for Love costar. "And we lived so close to one another…..my heart aches for your family and all those who loved you so… @michelletrachtenberg #ripsweetgirl"

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"So sad to hear of the passing of @michelletrachtenberg," Gossip Girl alum Ed Westick wrote on his Feb. 25 Instagram Story. "Sending prayers."

He closed his message with the praying hands and white heart emojis. 

"So very sad..." Michelle's Buffy The Vampire Slayer costar David Boreanaz wrote on social media of her passing. "Horrible News. RIP and prayers to her and her family."

Gossip Girl alum Kevin Zegers—who played Damien Dalgaard in the teen drama—described Michelle's passing a "loss."

"Michelle was tough and a force," he added in his Instagram post. "Just a kid, so sad."

Angel alum J. August Richards offered his support to those closest to the actress, writing on Instagram, "Just heard about the passing of Michelle Trachtenberg… So young… My heart goes out to her family and loved ones. What a beautiful spirit who left an amazing legacy… Rest In Peace, dear one…❤️🙏🏾."

Gossip Girl alum Blake Lively also joined in the ongoing tributes for her co-star Michelle Trachtenberg.

Lively posted a lengthy statement to her Instagram Story in remembrance of the actor, who played Georgina Sparks alongside Lively’s Serena van der Woodsen on the late 2000s CW teen soap.

“This is the first day I met Michelle,” Lively captioned a still of them in Gossip Girl. “She was electricity. You knew when she entered a room because the vibration changed. Everything she did, she did 200%. She laughed the fullest at someone’s joke, she faced authority head on when she felt something was wrong, she cared deeply about her work, she was proud to be a part of this community and industry as painful as it could be sometimes, she was fiercely loyal to her friends and brave for those she loved, she was big and bold and distinctly herself.”

Lively’s statement continued, “Time passes. You take for granted that you get the chance to see an old friend. To paraphrase, the real tragedies in life are the ones that blindside you on an idle Tuesday.”

R.I.P. Michelle Trachtenberg, October. 11, 1985 - February. 26, 2025.

Originally published: February 26, 2025 at 23:15 GMT.

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for February 27, 2025 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for February 27, 2025 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for February 27, 2025 | Nickelodeon

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Rugrats, provided to Creators Syndicate by Nickelodeon, based off the popular animated television series has been created for children and family's to laugh and enjoy together.

Follow these comics and their take on real episodes of the show and their own spin on hilarious adventures.

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Super Duper Bunny League Meets A New Superhero! | New Series | Nickelodeon | Nicktoons


The Super Duper Bunny League is in for a surprise when they meet a brand-new superhero! 💥 But is this hero a friend, a rival, or something in between?

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Harriet the Spy: ON SET in 1996 With Michelle Trachtenberg and Rosie O’Donnell | Entertainment Tonight

Harriet the Spy: ON SET in 1996 With Michelle Trachtenberg and Rosie O’Donnell | Entertainment Tonight


Michelle Trachtenberg and Rosie O’Donnell chatted with ET behind the scenes of the Nickelodeon favorite Harriet the Spy. The movie’s dynamic duo couldn’t stop joking around with each other on the set in these interviews from 1996. Young Trachtenberg revealed she was already a lover of tomato sandwiches -- just like the iconic character from the children’s book! ET also chatted with Vanessa Chester and Gregory Smith, who joked about which of them was the most immature.

MobLand: Paramount+ Unveils Title and Premiere Date for Guy Ritchie’s New Global Organized Crime Series

Paramount+ Unveils Title and Premiere Date for Guy Ritchie’s New Global Organized Crime Series

MobLand Set to Premiere on Sunday, March 30

Starring Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren, MobLand is Commissioned by Paramount+ and Produced in Association with MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios

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Feb 26, 2025 – Today Paramount+ revealed the title and premiere date for its highly anticipated new global organized crime series, MobLand. The series from Guy Ritchie will exclusively premiere Sunday, March 30 on Paramount+ in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Australia. A global rollout will take place later this year. Try Paramount+ for FREE at ParamountPlus.com.

MobLand features a star-studded cast, including Tom Hardy (Venom: The Last Dance), Pierce Brosnan (Die Another Day), Paddy Considine (House Of The Dragon), Joanne Froggatt (Downton Abbey), Lara Pulver (Da Vinci's Demons), Anson Boon (Pistol), Mandeep Dhillon (CSI: Vegas), Jasmine Jobson (Top Boy), Geoff Bell (Top Boy), Daniel Betts (Fate: The Winx Saga), Lisa Dwan (Blackshore), Emily Barber (Industry) and Helen Mirren (The Queen).

As the head of an organized crime family, MobLand centers around Brosnan’s character who is fighting for power within a global crime syndicate.

MobLand is produced in association with MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios and distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

The series is executive produced by Keith Cox, Nina L. Diaz, David C. Glasser, Guy Ritchie, Jez Butterworth, Ronan Bennett, Kris Thykier, Ivan Atkinson, Tom Hardy, Dean Baker, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin and Bob Yari.

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About Paramount+

Paramount+, part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment and news brands, is a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combining live sports, breaking news and A Mountain of Entertainment™. The streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, the service's cornerstone plan, is also home to SHOWTIME® content, including scripted hits and critically acclaimed nonfiction projects and films. This premium plan includes unmatched events and sports programming through the local live CBS stream, including golf, basketball and more. All Paramount+ subscribers have streaming access to CBS News Network for 24/7 news and CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis.

For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com, and follow @ParamountPlus on social media.

About SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks

SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks is a global network of media assets that reaches over one billion people in more than 180 countries featuring some of the most iconic brands in entertainment including SHOWTIME®, MTV, Comedy Central and Paramount Network among others – and, its studios arm which produces 120+ series annually, including some of today’s biggest hits such as Yellowstone, YELLOWJACKETS, Emily in Paris, 1883, 1923, George & Tammy, South Park, TULSA KING, Rupaul’s Drag Race, The Challenge and Jersey Shore, to name a few.

About 101 Studios

101 Studios is a global entertainment company dedicated to the acquisition, financing, development, production and distribution of high-caliber, creator-driven content. With an unmatched television slate partnered with outstanding filmmakers and talent, 101 Studios productions include the award-winning series Yellowstone, GEORGE & TAMMY, 1883 and 1923. We also produce some of the most critically acclaimed shows, such as LAWMEN: BASS REEVES, MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN, TULSA KING, LIONESS and LANDMAN.

Building upon this success, 101 Studios’ Unscripted Division works with talented storytellers in bringing their vision to life. Some of these projects include Amazon Prime documentary Kickback, which is an expose on the corruption inside the largest sport’s organization in the world: FIFA; The Last Cowboy, a documentary on the high stakes world of professional horse reining; and the upcoming HBO docuseries about the sexual abuse and cover-up at Ohio State University, co-produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov's Smokehouse Pictures. On the scripted film side, past releases include the Sundance Audience award-winner Burden, as well as the family comedy The War with Grandpa, the historical drama The Current War: Director's Cut, and FINESTKIND. 101 Studios advocates for first-class collaboration and innovation. As an example, we are partnered with iHeartRadio and Sports Illustrated Studios on the Ambie nominated podcast Choosing Sides: F1. 101 Studios also produces high-profile sports content under its own label, 101 Sports. Additionally, 101 Studios' Brand Division increases the exposure for the properties of our partners to millions across the world.

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Paramount Global Set To Shift On DEI As Trump Directives Cycle Through Media

In a memo to staff on Wednesday, February 26, Paramount Global’s co-CEOs — George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy and Brian Robbins – advised on “changes in the way the company approaches inclusion moving forward,” the latest to capitulate to the Trump administration’s attempt to roll back DEI. “As a result, some of our policies must change to comply with these new mandates,” they said.

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Following Disney and companies in media, tech and across industries, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion metric in its short-term incentive plan will disappear. The incentives will now be based on a Workforce Culture and Development qualitative metric, “focused on building a high-performing and inclusive culture, including through developing leadership and engaging our workforce. ”

The company will no longer measure “success in progress on companywide DEI initiatives, including aspirational representation goals,” the execs wrote in the memo, obtained by Deadline. It will no longer ”set or use aspirational numerical goals related to the race, ethnicity, sex or gender of hires” and has stopped collecting rata on race, ethnicity, sex or gender data for U.S. job applicants on its forms and careers page save in markets where it’s legally required to.

Paramount and many others corporate American, prodded in particular by a national conversation on race after the police murder of George Floyd in 2020, had proudly hire DEI experts and began to roll out lengthy reports with charts, graphs and lots of numbers measuring progress in diversity. This is no more.

Earlier this month, Donald Trump-appointed FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr launched an investigation of Comcast’s DEI efforts claiming they may violate equal opportunity laws.

On Friday, a federal judge issued a temporary injunction blocking President Donald Trump from enforcing a majority of two Executive Orders to eliminate DEI initiatives in government agencies, educational institutions and the private sector. The first is called Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing, the second Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity. The court ruled that both orders violate the First and Fifth Amendments and are antithetical to federal anti-discrimination law.

Full memo below:

Hi Everyone, 

To mark the close of 2024, we wanted to update you on certain policy changes we are making. As you may be aware, the current Administration’s Executive Order, a Supreme Court decision, and federal mandates require changes in the way the company approaches inclusion moving forward. As a result, some of our policies must change to comply with these new mandates, including:  

Staffing Goals: We will no longer set or use aspirational numerical goals related to the race, ethnicity, sex or gender of hires. We continue to welcome talent of all backgrounds.   

Gender and Diversity Data: We have ended our policy of collecting race, ethnicity, sex or gender data for U.S. job applicants on our forms and careers page, except in those markets that legally require us to do so. 

In addition, we have eliminated the “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” qualitative metric in our Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) for qualified participants. This metric directly connected 5% of funding for our STIP program to the company’s success in progress on companywide DEI initiatives, including aspirational representation goals. We now base 10% of STIP funding on our Workforce Culture and Development qualitative metric, which is focused on building a high-performing and inclusive culture, including through developing leadership and engaging our workforce.   

With our business objectives firmly in mind, we will continue to evaluate our programs and approach to ensure that we are widening our aperture to attract talent from all geographies, backgrounds and perspectives. That may mean expanding existing programs while ending others. As our policies continue to evolve in the future, we will be sure to share those updates with you.   

To be the best storytellers and to continue to drive success, we must have a highly talented, dedicated and creative workforce that reflects the perspectives and experiences of our many different audiences. Values like inclusivity and collaboration are a part of the Paramount culture and will continue to be.    

Best,  
George, Chris and Brian


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Paramount Reports Q4 and Full Year 2024 Earnings Results

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) today (February 26, 2025) announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. The full press release and other earnings material can be viewed on the Paramount investor relations website at ir.paramount.com. A audio replay of Paramount's earnings call is also be available to listen to.

PARAMOUNT REPORTS Q4 AND FULL YEAR 2024 EARNINGS RESULTS

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Strong Content Slate Drove Solid Top Line Results

 ▪ Total Company Revenue Grew 5% for Q4

Continued Momentum in Streaming

▪ Paramount+ Increased Revenue by 16% for Q4 and 33% for FY

▪ Subscribers Grew by 5.6 Million in Q4 and 10 Million for FY, Reaching 77.5 Million

▪ DTC Adjusted OIBDA Improved by $204 Million for Q4 and by Nearly $1.2 Billion in 2024

Strengthened Balance Sheet in 2024

▪ Generated FY Net Operating Cash Flow of $752 Million and Free Cash Flow of $489 Million, Up 
Significantly from Prior Year 

▪ Achieved Targeted Annual Run-Rate Cost Savings of $500 Million

In addition, Skydance transactions are expected to close in the first half of 2025

STATEMENT FROM GEORGE CHEEKS, CHRIS MCCARTHY & BRIAN ROBBINS, CO-CEOS

"We are proud of the transformative year we delivered since becoming Co-CEOs, which marks a 
significant turning point for Paramount as we shift into a streaming-first company. DTC profitability improved $1.2 billion in 2024, driven by an impressive year at Paramount+, where we added 10 million new subscribers and delivered a 33% increase in revenue, which gives us great confidence Paramount+ will achieve full year domestic profitability for 2025. In Q4, Paramount+ saw the highest level of engagement yet and achieved a new record, ranking as the #2 domestic SVOD service for hours watched across all Original Series. These remarkable achievements would not have been possible without the hard work of our talented teams and creative partners for whom we are deeply appreciative."

DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER

OVERVIEW

DTC saw impressive momentum in Q4, including continued earnings improvement year over-year, significant growth in subscribers and record engagement resulting in measurable revenue growth. In fact, Q4 added 5.6 million new subscribers on Paramount+, our best quarter of subscriber growth in two years, and 10 million for the full year. Paramount+ reached a new high, ranking as the #2 domestic SVOD service for hours watched across all Original Series in Q4. Paramount+ scored three of the top 10 SVOD Originals with Landman, Tulsa King and Lioness. These series drove engagement and acquisitions, along with two new Showtime series in the premium tier, The Agency and Dexter Original Sin, as well as the CBS primetime slate and new theatrical releases.

Internationally, originals and theatrical films are performing exceptionally well, including Yellowstone and South Park, which we have exclusively for SVOD. Pluto TV also had a record year, growing 16% in hours watched for Q4 year-over-year and 8% for the full year.

Q4 FINANCIALS

 ▪ DTC revenue increased 8% year-over-year.

– DTC subscription revenue grew 7%, driven by subscriber growth.

– DTC advertising revenue rose 9%, reflecting growth from Paramount+ and Pluto TV, including higher political advertising.
 ◦ Global viewing hours increased 28% year-over-year across Paramount+ and Pluto TV.–Paramount+ revenue grew 16%, driven by subscriber growth.
 ◦ Paramount+ subscribers reached 77.5 million, with 5.6 million net additions in the quarter.  
 ◦ Paramount+ global ARPU increased 1% year-over-year.
 ◦ Paramount+ domestic watch time per user reached a record high and increased 22% year-over-year.

▪ DTC adjusted OIBDA improved $204 million year-over-year, reflecting revenue 
growth and cost efficiencies.

TV MEDIA

OVERVIEW

TV Media continues to define the linear landscape with #1 hit TV series across broadcast and cable. The NFL on CBS delivered three of the top four regular season games, averaging over 19 million viewers on broadcast, and streaming viewership was up nearly 60% for the season. The Fall 2024 primetime slate on CBS featured seven of the top 10 and over 50% of the top 30 programs, including Tracker, the most-watched series on television, and Matlock, the #1 new series. The return of Yellowstone on Paramount Network broke series records with 18 million total viewers on premiere night and remains the #1 show on cable for the quarter and the full year. The Daily Show on Comedy Central remains the #1 cable entertainment series in Late Night for both Q4 and the full year. MTV’s The Challenge, the longest running reality competition series on TV, was the #1 competition series on cable for the year. Nickelodeon’s tremendous popularity continues with both kids and preschoolers, including the #1 Kids series with SpongeBob, which is up in Paramount+ views and is the most watched Kids & Family title on the service.

  • #1 Series: Tracker
  • #1 New Series: Matlock
  • #1 Comedy: Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage
  • #1 Cable Series: Yellowstone
  • #1 Cable Competition: The Challenge
  • #1 Kids (6-11): SpongeBob SquarePants

Q4 FINANCIALS

▪ TV Media revenue declined 4% to $4.98 billion.

–TV Media advertising revenue decreased 4%, reflecting declines in the linear advertising market and fewer sporting events on CBS, partially offset by higher political advertising.

–TV Media affiliate and subscription revenue decreased 7% reflecting subscriber declines, partially offset by price increases.–TV Media licensing and other revenue increased 3% to $911 million.

▪ TV Media adjusted OIBDA decreased 17% to $949 million, driven by the lower revenue.

FILMED ENTERTAINMENT

OVERVIEW

Paramount Pictures’ franchise-driven strategy delivered significant revenue growth in Q4, supported by Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which is approaching nearly $500 million at the global box office, making it the highest-grossing film in the franchise, and is expected to be one of the 10 most profitable Paramount Pictures releases of the last decade. Across its three installments, the Sonic the Hedgehog series has 
reached $1.2 billion at the global box office. Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II crossed $460 million globally and Smile 2 debuted at #1 at the global box office, outearning its predecessor’s opening weekend and demonstrating strength and balance of the studio’s theatrical offerings.

Five #1 Domestic Box Office Debuts:

  • Mean Girls
  • Bob Marley: One Love
  • If
  • Sonic the Hedgehog 3
  • Smile 2

Q4 FINANCIALS

▪ Filmed Entertainment revenue increased 67% to $1.08 billion.

–Theatrical revenues increased $336 million, driven by the releases of Gladiator II and Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

–Licensing and other revenues increased 17%, reflecting a higher volume of licensing of library titles and higher studio facility revenue compared with 2023, which was impacted by the labor strikes.

▪ Filmed Entertainment adjusted OIBDA decreased $66 million, as a result of marketing costs associated with the theatrical releases of five films in the quarter compared to one film in the year ago period

SKYDANCE TRANSACTIONS

Completion of the Skydance transactions is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. The transactions are expected to close in the first half of 2025. Until then, Paramount continues to operate in the normal course of business. 

ABOUT PARAMOUNT

Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA) is a leading global media, streaming and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, its portfolio includes CBS, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+ and Pluto TV. The company holds one of the industry’s most extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, Paramount provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

For more information about Paramount, please visit www.paramount.com and follow @ParamountCo on social platforms. PARA-IR

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negatively impact our businesses or financial results and the stock price of our Common Stock; lawsuits relating to the Transactions potentially preventing or delaying the closing of the Transactions and/or resulting in substantial costs; the waiver of one or more of the conditions to Closing without re-obtaining stockholder approval; difficulties retaining, motivating and recruiting executives and other key employees before and following the completion of the Transactions in light of uncertainty regarding the Transactions; the Transactions triggering change of control or other provisions in certain agreements which may allow third parties to terminate or alter existing contracts or relationships; our stockholders not being entitled to appraisal rights in connection with the Transactions; changes and uncertainties with respect to taxes in the jurisdictions in which New Paramount will operate which may have an adverse effect on New Paramountʼs business; volatility in the prices of our Common Stock; potential conflicts of interest arising from our ownership structure with a controlling stockholder; and other factors described in our news releases and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and reports on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. There may be additional risks, uncertainties and factors that we do not currently view as material or that are not necessarily known. The forward-looking statements included in this communication are made only as of the date of this report, and we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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