Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for March 26, 2026 | 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.
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) has announced the PAWsome news that PAW Patrol and Rubble & Crew have been nominated for a raft of awards in the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards!
The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards recognizes excellence across 146 categories in film, television, and digital media. The 14th annual awards will be presented over four days in Toronto during Canadian Screen Week 2026. The celebrations will culminate in The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards, hosted by Andrew Phung, broadcasting and streaming on Sunday, May 31 at 8:00 PM (9:00 AT, 9:30 NT) on CBC, CBC Gem, Crave, CTV, Global, and STACKTV.
Among this year's Canadian Screen Awards nominations are:
Actor and comedian Ron Pardo has been nominated for the "Best Voice Performance" award for his performances as Cap'n Turbot and Mayor Humdinger, as well as various other characters, on PAW Patrol;
Rubble & Crew (Jennifer Dodge, Ronnen Harary, Laura Clunie, Toni Stevens, Dan Mokriy, Dave Beatty) has been nominated "Best Pre-School Program or Series";
Dianna Basso and Trevor Hierons have been nominated for the "Best Direction, Animation" award for their work on the Rubble & Crew Holiday special, "The Crew Makes Christmas Magical";
Richard Spence-Thomas, Patton Rodrigues, Timothy Muirhead, Luke Dante, Bethany Masters and Kyle Peters have been nominated for the "Best Sound, Animation" award for their work on the Rubble & Crew episode, "The Crew Lifts Up City Hall / The Crew Builds a Rotating Restaurant";
Brian Pickett, Graeme Cornies and James Chapple have been nominated for the "Best Original Music, Animation" award for their work on the Rubble & Crew Holiday episode, "The Crew Makes Christmas Magical";
For a complete list of 2026 Canadian Screen Award nominees, please visit academy.ca/nominees.
Winners will be unveiled during Canadian Screen Week 2026, taking place from Wednesday, May 27 to Sunday, May 31 at the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto. Over the course of six award presentations, nominees and winners will be recognized alongside this year's Special Award recipients, leading up to the finale: The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards. Hosted by Andrew Phung, the ceremony will be broadcast and streamed on Sunday, May 31 at 8:00 PM ET on CBC, CBC Gem, Crave, CTV, Global, and STACKTV. For a full listing of 2026 Canadian Screen Awards and programming, visit CanadianScreenWeek.ca.
Rubble & Crew: "The Crew Makes Christmas Magical" Episode Synopsis:
It's Christmas Eve in Builder Cove! While Rubble & Crew use their construction skills to make Christmas magical for everyone in town, they get a call from someone special... Santa Claus!
Rubble & Crew: "The Crew Lifts Up City Hall / The Crew Builds a Rotating Restaurant" Episode Synopsis:
It's a quiet day in Builder Cove... until a herd of traveling bison run through town! With the help of their big vehicles, Rubble & Crew jump into action to keep the town safe from the bison stampede. // Lucas and Lily want to surprise their parents with a special anniversary dinner, complete with a fireworks show! Rubble and the pups use their big construction vehicles to build a new restaurant on top of the biggest building in town: the Builder Cove Community Tower!
Thomas & Friends: The Christmas Letter Express Synopsis:
Inspired by Mattel’s iconic Thomas & Friends franchise and brought to life in vibrant 2D animation with Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, Thomas & Friends: The Christmas Letter Express features three original holiday songs. Audiences can join Percy, Thomas and friends as they chug through dazzling parades and snowy adventures to deliver a lost letter to Santa! This festive special is packed with music, friendship, and holiday magic, and is perfect for family viewing to kick off the holiday season.
PAW Patrol fans can stream full PAW Patrol episodes and movies, including The Mighty Movie, on Paramount+. Try it FREE today at ParamountPlus.com.
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Nickelodeon has partnered with Budge Studios Inc. for the worldwide release of Dora: Explore and Play!, a brand new mobile game featuring Nickelodeon's iconic Latina heroine, Dora the Explorer! Dora: Explore & Play! is available to download and play today from the Apple App Store for iPhones and iPads, with a planned release on Google Play for mobile and tablets in the near future.
¡Hola! Is your child ready for an adventure?
Join Dora and her friends in an interactive journey that brings the magic of the hit show right to your fingertips!
Designed specifically for toddlers, preschool and younger kids, this app combines the joy of exploration with essential early childhood learning.
Explore & Discover
Adventure across vibrant and iconic locations!
From the Dora's Casita to the Tallest Mountain, there’s always something new to find.
Your child will develop curiosity and problem solving skills as they navigate through beautiful, interactive environments filled with hidden surprises.
Learn Through Play
We believe the best way to learn is by having fun! Our app is packed with mini-games that encourage:
Language Learning: Intro to basic Spanish vocabulary and phrases.
Problem Solving: Helping Dora find the best path forward.
Creative Imagination: Activities that let children's minds run wild.
Shapes and Colors: Simple counting and shape-matching challenges.
Help Friends & Build Empathy
It’s not an adventure without friends! Join Boots, Tico, Isa and Benny on their missions.
By helping Dora's friends overcome obstacles, your child will learn the importance of kindness, teamwork, and social-emotional skills.
Music & Interactive Activities
Get ready to move! Featuring musical activities, children can engage with the rhythm and sounds of Dora’s world.
The gameplay is easy to play and designed for small hands, ensuring a frustration-free experience for even the youngest explorers.
Bringing the Show to Life
This isn't just a game, it’s an immersive Dora experience.
We’ve captured the core pillars of the show: interactivity, bilingual education, and adventurous spirit. It’s like being inside an episode!
Why Parents Love It:
Safe & Kid-Friendly: Designed with child safety in mind.
Educational Foundation: Developed to support preschool milestones.
Dora: Explore & Learn! is available to download for free (with optional in-app purchases also available) and is available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
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ABOUT DORA
Since its launch on Nickelodeon in 2000, Dora the Explorer quickly emerged as a global pop-culture phenomenon and, nearly 25 years later, remains one of the most-watched preschool shows of all time. Dora has crossed social, racial, and language boundaries and stands as a hero and friend to millions of children around the world. The series currently is seen in more than 150 countries and territories and translated in 32 languages through Nickelodeon channels, Paramount+ around the globe, YouTube and YouTube Kids.
ABOUT BUDGE STUDIOS
Budge Studios was founded in 2010 with the mission to entertain and educate boys and girls around the world, through innovation, creativity and fun. Its high-quality app portfolio consists of original and branded properties, including Dora, Disney Frozen, Bluey, Barbie, PAW Patrol, Hot Wheels, Thomas & Friends, Transformers, My Little Pony, Strawberry Shortcake, Miraculous, Caillou, The Smurfs, Miss Hollywood, Hello Kitty and Crayola.
SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS
- This app may offer monthly or yearly subscriptions
- Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
- Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period
Budge Studios, a global leader in digital interactive entertainment for children, in partnership with Nickelodeon, has announced the worldwide launch of Dora: Explore and Play! Available now on theApple App Store,Google Play and Amazon App Store. The app marks a historic milestone for the studio, returning to the iconic franchise that started it all.
A Full-Circle Moment for Budge Studios: The launch of Dora: Explore and Play! represents more than a new release; it marks a meaningful homecoming for the studio. In 2010, Budge Studios officially entered the app market with its very first title featuring the iconic bilingual heroine, Dora the Explorer. Now, sixteen years and over 2 billion downloads later, the studio returns to its origins, reimagining the Dora experience for a new generation.
“Launching Dora: Explore and Play! is a profound, full-circle moment for our team,” said Michael Elman, Co-CEO of Budge Studios. “In 2010, we began our journey with Dora the Explorer as our very first partner. Today, many of the parents downloading our apps are the same ones who grew up watching the original show. We are honored to bridge that generational gap, bringing the high-quality CG animation of the new series together with the core educational pillars that have defined the brand for decades.”
Bringing the Show to Life for a New Era: Dora: Explore and Play! is designed to feel like an interactive episode of the new DORA series. While it features modern 3D visuals and updated character designs, the gameplay focuses on the classic “Play-Along” pillars: active participation, problem-solving, music, and bilingual exploration.
Key Features Include:
● Legacy Meets Innovation: A gameplay experience that honors the 25-year heritage of Dora while utilizing cutting-edge interactive technology.
● Bilingual Adventure: Naturally integrated Spanish (English for Non-English speakers) vocabulary and phrases that encourage early language development.
● Iconic Characters: Team up with Boots, consult Map and Backpack, and stay alert for the sneakiest fox, Swiper!
● Hands-On Learning: Engaging mini-games focused on logic, rhythm, and social-emotional skills like helping friends and teamwork.
● Musical Exploration: Play along with character-driven songs and interactive musical activities from the new series.
● Safe & Intuitive: A frustration-free interface designed specifically for the small hands of toddlers and preschoolers.
As Budge Studios celebrates its sixteenth year, Dora: Explore and Play! stands as a tribute to the studio’s enduring mission: creating safe, creative, and educational experiences that inspire children to learn through play.
Budge Studios continues Nickelodeon partnership with global launch of Dora: Explore and Play
The studio has surpassed two billion downloads across its portfolio of children’s entertainment apps
Budge Studios continues Nickelodeon partnership with global launch of Dora: Explore and Play
The release marks a return to the franchise that helped establish Budge Studios in the mobile apps market.
The new title is now available worldwide across major mobile storefronts.
The launch reflects continued demand for educational and brand-driven content in the kids mobile segment.
Budge Studios has continued its partnership with Nickelodeon through the global launch of Dora: Explore and Play.
The deal marks the company’s return to the franchise that first helped establish its presence in the mobile games market. The new app is now available worldwide across major mobile storefronts.
Budge Studios originally entered the app space in 2010 with a Dora the Explorer title. The company said the latest release reflects both the evolution of the brand and demand for educational entertainment aimed at younger audiences.
Moreover, the studio said its portfolio has since surpassed two billion downloads, supported by partnerships with major children’s entertainment brands across television and toy franchises.
Full-circle release
Dora: Explore and Play! is designed to function as an interactive extension of the new DORA television series, combining modern 3D visuals with gameplay focused on problem-solving, music, and bilingual learning.
The experience includes mini-games built around early childhood development themes such as teamwork, rhythm, and language exploration.
“Launching Dora: Explore and Play! is a profound, full-circle moment for our team,” said Budge Studios co-CEO Michael Elman. “In 2010, we began our journey with Dora the Explorer as our very first partner.
“Today, many of the parents downloading our apps are the same ones who grew up watching the original show. We are honoured to bridge that generational gap, bringing the high-quality CG animation of the new series together with the core educational pillars that have defined the brand for decades.”
Enjoy the brand new Paramount+ Original series Dora, now streaming! Try Paramount+ at ParamountPlus.com
Join your favorite explorer in NEW and EXCITING adventures on YouTube! Play games, dive into adventures, sing along to songs, solve puzzles and so much more! Subscribe to the OFFICIAL Dora & Friends YouTube Channel! Ready? ¡Vámonos! Let’s go! https://at.nick.com/DoraSubscribe
Star Trek Online | The 16th Anniversary Enterprise Bundle | Star Trek Online
In celebration of over 250 years of the United Federation of Planets, the Athan Prime Fleet Museum is proud to welcome four new 22nd Century Starships to our Birth of the Federation exhibit. These ships are:
The Vulcan Surrok Class Science Destroyer
The Human NP-Class Escort
The Andorian Kumaari-Class Battlecruiser
The Human NV Class Multimission Cruiser
Book your passage to the Athan Prime Fleet Museum to see these ships up close and personal for the first time in centuries!
Star Trek Online is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Star Trek: Enterprise with our 16th Anniversary Bundle. Available today, the bundle includes the four ships listed above, as well as:
Bundle exclusive gear:
Enterprise-era Starfleet EV Suit
MACO Starfleet Phase Pistol
Andorian Plasma Rifle
Bundle-exclusive bonus ships:
NX Light Escort
NX Escort Refit - Including a brand new and bundle-exclusive Picard-era "Drexler" skin
Xindi-Primate Ateleth Dreadnought Cruiser
These ships are exclusive to the bundle and account-wide unlocks. You can find out more, and the rest of the bundle's exclusive items, here:
https://www.playstartrekonline.com/en...
This video uses a mixture of in-game footage from Star Trek Online, pre-rendered scenes, and 2D illustrations.
Narrator: Erik Braa
Dr. Gabriela Marrero: Aliza Pearl
Proctor Sakonna: Kevin Allen
Written by: Thomas Marrone
Directed by: Thomas Marrone & Phil Dunne
Interviews directed by: Mikey Fatum
Edited by: Sean Roberts
Still images by: Jamie Armstrong-Hughes & Gokhan Kahraman
In-game animated sequences by: Weston Pierce & Paul Ng
3D Renders by: Keene Sin
Inspired by the book STAR TREK: FEDERATION: THE FIRST 150 YEARS by David A Goodman
Star Trek created by Gene Roddenberry
Star Trek: Enterprise created by Rick Berman and Brannon Braga
