Star of the original All That and executive producer on the reboot, Kel Mitchell, assured Cheddar that the song is here to stay.
"It's been all over the internet, everybody is going crazy. I'm going to say it right here, right now. The song is staying."
Update (6/5) - Watch the opening titles and theme song for Nickelodeon's all-new All That, featuring TLC AND Kenan Thompson HERE!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2019/06/all-that-theme-song-first-look-at.html
There's a good reason that the brains behind the new version of the show are performing a bit of fan service. Mitchell told Cheddar it was fans who were responsible for bringing the show back.
"The fans brought it back. You know, everywhere we go they still talk about it. I get stopped at a red light and people want me to do 'Welcome to Good Burger.' They brought it back man and they're introducing it to their kids. I had a show called Game Shakers that was on Nickelodeon as well," he said. "Depending on who you ask, I have parents that love me from the 90's and then their kids that love me on the current stuff. We just had to bring all that back."
Mitchell will serve as executive producer along with original cast member, Kenan Thompson. Thompson rose to fame with Mitchell on the original series and the sitcom Kenan & Kel, before going on to break the record for the longest-tenured cast member on Saturday Night Live. Mitchell said it was it was easy for the two to get back into the swing of things.
"Its like riding a bike. This is my homie, this is my brother. Every time we get together its hilarity, the creativity is just flowing. we get right back into it."
Mitchell told Cheddar it's been a thrill to watch the new cast take over.
"Its crazy. We were just driving through the New York streets in the Good Burger car. Kenan and I were just sitting there, like this so surreal. That people still enjoy it. These seven new kids looking like how we were back then, with that joy in their eye. Its so awesome," Mitchell said.
The producer added that there will be plenty of opportunity for fans of the original series to see their favorite characters in action.
"We thought about it and we were like, ok we have this built in fan base from the 90's. But then we have this new generation and a new cast that we want to introduce. We're mixing a lot of it together. We're of course going in there and playing with the kids as well. You'll see some Ed, you'll see some Coach Creighton."
A few famous fans even made their own personal request before agreeing to appear on the premiere, such as The Jonas Brothers appearing in the first episode slated for June 15. "They said they wouldn't do it unless they were in a Good Burger sketch. It's awesome. They had a great time!"
Mitchell is hopeful that the new series will give families an opportunity to spend more time together. "We're bringing family television back together. Everybody's not gonna be in different rooms watching television anymore, they're gonna come and watch it for different reasons," he said. "All That is bringing the family back."
For the revival, the show will feature a talented and diverse group of comedians who reflect the spirit and humor of today’s generation of kids. Ranging in age from 12-15, each kid brings their own unique comedic skill to the show, from impressions of today’s biggest celebrities, to original characters inspired by their lives, to physical comedy sketches.
The new cast members of Nickelodeon’s All That are:
· Ryan Alessi – Born and raised in Chicago, Ryan Alessi, 14, began studying improv comedy at age eight with The Second City Improvisational Comedy Troupe. After moving to Los Angeles, he started studying with The Groundlings and developing his own characters and performing various impressions and accents.
· Reece Caddell – A Denver native, Reece Caddell, 12, started acting at the age of five and began performing sketch comedy when she started a YouTube channel with her two older sisters.
· Kate Godfrey – Kate Godfrey, 15, is an actress, singer and dancer from Scottsdale, Ariz. She began her career in her local community theater at the age of nine and was quickly accepted to the Broadway Youth Ensemble where she performed in New York City.
· Gabrielle Green – Gabrielle Green, 14, moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career after studying theatre at BAK Middle School of Performing Arts in West Palm Beach, Fla. Her credits include acting, voiceover work and working as a brand representative.
· Nathan Janak – Originally from Sugar Land, Texas, Nathan Janak, 14, began acting at six years old. In 2016, he participated in a nine-month intensive actor training program and later moved to Los Angeles. Janak has previously been seen as a guest star in Nickelodeon’s Henry Danger.
· Lex Lumpkin – Lex Lumpkin, 13, is an actor, singer, writer, impressionist and pianist from Indianapolis. His acting career began two years ago when he played the role of “Stuart” in the Indianapolis Repertory Theater’s production of Stuart Little.
· Chinguun Sergelen – Raised in Chicago, Chinguun Sergelen, 13, began acting at age nine. He is a Youth Ensemble member at The Second City Training Center Chicago and Laugh Out Loud Theater.
From POPSUGAR UK:
How the All That Reboot Will Bring Together '90s Kids and the Next Generation of Fans
Ready yet? Get set! Because the new All That is coming to a TV near you very soon. Earlier this year, Nickelodeon announced that it was bringing back the '90s sketch series, and now the reboot is almost here! The series, which is executive produced by original stars Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson, premieres on June 15 and will include a whole new set of young actors, including Ryan Alessi, 14, Reece Caddell, 12, Kate Godfrey, 15, Gabrielle Green, 14, Nathan Janak, 14, Lex Lumpkin, 13, and Chinguun Sergelen, 13. While the reboot will include new sketches and celebrity impersonations, there will be a few nods to the original series as well.
When POPSUGAR talked with Mitchell at the All That press junket in NYC, he explained that the reboot will be something both '90s kids and their own kids can watch together. "The parents are going to enjoy it, and the kids are going to enjoy it," he said. "We thought about that. We talked about it and we were like, 'OK, we have to hit both because we have this fan base that we've built over the years. But then we want to introduce the new kids to this new generation.' So we're taking bits and pieces from both." Here are all the ways the reboot will remind you of the original!
1 - You Can Expect a Lot of Cameos From the Original Cast
The show's original stars Josh Server, Lori Beth Denberg, and Kel Mitchell will appear in the premiere, but you can expect a few more cameos later in the season. "[There's going] to be a lot more cameos," Mitchell confirmed. "We love having the cast involved from the past two coming in."
2 - Your Favourite Sketches Will Be Back
Rest assured that some of the classic sketches that made you laugh as a kid will be back and better than ever. In addition to having Denberg back as Loud Librarian and Mitchell back as Ed from Good Burger, we'll also see Coach Kreeton and a new iteration of "Vital Information For Your Everyday Life," which will be taken over by new cast member Reece Caddell.
3 - There Will Be Tons of Big Musical Guests
The original All That was known for its stellar musical guests, including Aaliyah, Destiny's Child, and the Spice Girls, and the reboot will be no different. Kicking things off for the premiere, the Jonas Brothers will perform their new hit "Sucker."
4 - The Theme Song Will Be the Same
Don't worry, that iconic theme song isn't going anywhere. POPSUGAR can confirm that TLC's version of the song will be in the reboot.
5 - It Will Include a Few Meta References
In addition to revamping old sketches, Mitchell teased that the reboot will "poke fun" at All That spinoffs like Kenan & Kel and The Amanda Show. Here's hoping we get at least one reference to Kel's love for orange soda.
6 - It's Filming in Front of a Live Audience
Though recent Nickelodeon shows have gotten away from using a live audience, Mitchell said they made sure the All That reboot would do it. "It really made me be on my toes as far as comedic timing," he said about his time filming the show. "Being in front of a live studio audience and making people laugh you know immediately like, 'OK, that joke didn't work,' or it did work because the kids will tell you immediately. They're very truthful as far as listening to jokes." While early episodes of the original were taped in Orlando, FL, the reboot will be filmed at Burbank Studios in LA.
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Kenan and Kel Talk 'All That Reboot' and 'Good Burger 2' | Complex
We caught up with comedy legends Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell to talk all things "All That" and Good Burger 2.
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From WGN Radio - 720 AM:
Kel Mitchell talks “All That” reboot and his lifelong connection with Kenan Thompson
The hilarious actor and comedian Kel Mitchell joins Justin on Extension 720 to talk about growing up in Chicago, when he realized he wanted to be in show business, the cultural significance of “All That,” how the show is relevant to several generations, the new reboot of “All That,” why he continues to come back to family entertainment, his brother-like relationship with Kenan Thompson, the evolution of his career and his appearance this weekend at Nickelodeon’s Slimefest. You can also see Kel at a special screening of “Good Burger” this Sunday at Chop Shop.
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This is the podcast for Extension 720. The show originates from Chicago on WGN Radio and features newsmakers, tastemakers and trailblazers. Hosted by award-winning broadcaster Justin Kaufmann, this talk show/audio magazine goes in-depth to help you better understand the city (and world) that you live in.
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'All That' star Lori Beth Denberg talks Nickelodeon reboot, reprising Loud Librarian role
Jun. 07, 2019 - 4:11 - Former child star Lori Beth Denberg of Nickelodeon's hit '90s sketch comedy 'All That' talks new reboot and reprising popular Loud Librarian character.
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More Nick: Hush! Watch Lori Beth Denberg Back on 'All That' as Loud Librarian | Sneak Peek!
Originally published: Thursday, May 30, 2019.
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