Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Paramount+ Nordics, VIS Kids and MiniCosmos Team Up for First Local Production, 'Ib the Dog'

As ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) prepares to relaunch its Paramount+ streaming service in the Nordic region, VCNI Nordics has announced that it is teaming up with VIS Kids, the kids content division of ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS) and the Danish production company MiniCosmos, a division of Nordic Animation to produce a second season of the popular animated preschool series Ib the Dog! The season will stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the Nordic reason, and will mark the service's first local production for the Nordic region. Ib the Dog is locally titled Hunden Ib in Sweden.


Ib is a curious dog with a zest for life. Clever and confident as a kindergarten child – and just as brave. He is a sincere and caring little guy, who takes everything very literally, but is also absorbed by his runaway imagination. Aimed towards preschool kids, the franchise is available as movies, books and games.

“We are constantly looking for the best content worldwide and today I am very happy to announce that we have found a fantastic little dog named Ib here in the Nordics. This is our first step in investing in local Nordic productions for Paramount+ and it feels very fun that we together with our partner MiniCosmos can present a new season of the popular children's series Ib the Dog, says Jesper Dahl, General Manager, VCNI Nordics.


In addition to the upcoming new season, the first season of Ib the Dog will be made available to stream on Paramount+ at launch. Season one attracted a large audience when it was aired on several Nordic public service channels in 2016. Season two is now produced exclusively for Paramount+ and will premiere in the summer of 2021. The series will be an exciting addition to the service's already large range of children's and family entertainment.

“VIS KIDS creates content for all platforms both within ViacomCBS and for our partners. With the launch of Paramount+, the availability of local content is a high priority for ViacomCBS, and I'm glad that VIS KIDS continues to act as a partner in the production and development of local quality content for children around the world,” said Nina Hahn, head of VIS KIDS.


Paramount+ will showcase the best from ViacomCBS, including big movies from Paramount, exclusive titles from SHOWTIME, self-produced series, global and local productions from VIS, new series from MTV and Nickelodeon and a large library of reality, comedy and children's titles. This, combined with the expansion of Pluto TV internationally at the launch of Paramount+, will further establish ViacomCBS as a leading player in the global streaming market.


Paramount+ will relaunch in the Nordic region on Thursday 25th March 2021.

Official ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) Nordics press release:

”Hunden Ib” blir den första nordiska originalproduktionen för Paramount+

ONS, FEB 10, 2021 13:00 CET

Säsong två av den animerade barnfavoriten ”Hunden Ib” produceras exklusivt för Paramount+. Den blir därmed tjänstens första egna produktion i Norden. Bakom serien står VIS KIDS, en del av ViacomCBS International Studios, och MiniCosmos.

Nu är det klart att ”Hunden Ib” blir den första Paramount+ Original som produceras exklusivt för streamingplattformen i Norden. Nya Paramount+, som lanseras i Sverige den 25 mars, bekräftar nu sin ambition att investera i lokala produktioner som en del av erbjudandet i Norden.

”Vi letar konstant efter det bästa innehållet världen över och idag är jag mycket glad att meddela att vi har hittat en fantastisk liten hund som heter Ib här i Norden. Det här är vårt första steg i att investera i lokala nordiska produktioner för Paramount + och det känns väldigt kul att vi tillsammans med vår partner MiniCosmos kan presentera en ny säsong av den populära barnserien ”Hunden Ib”, säger Jesper Dahl, GM Nordics.

”Hunden Ib” produceras av VIS KIDS, en del av ViacomCBS International Studios, i samarbete med det danska animationsföretaget MiniCosmos. Serien riktar sig till barn i förskoleåldern. Första säsongen, som kommer att finnas på Paramount+ vid lansering, lockade stor publik när den visats på flera nordiska public service kanaler under 2016. Säsong två produceras nu exklusivt för Paramount+ och kommer att ha premiär sommaren 2021. Ett spännande tillskott till tjänstens redan stora utbud av barn- och familjeunderhållning.

”VIS KIDS skapar innehåll för alla plattformar både inom ViacomCBS och för våra partners. I och med lanseringen av Paramount+ är tillgängligheten av lokalt innehåll högt prioriterad av ViacomCBS, och jag är glad att VIS KIDS fortsätter att fungera som en partner i produktion och utveckling av lokalt kvalitetsinnehåll för barn runt om i världen.” säger Nina Hahn, chef för VIS KIDS.

Paramount+ kommer att vara tjänsten för det bästa från ViacomCBS, inklusive storfilmer från Paramount, exklusiva titlar från SHOWTIME, egenproducerade serier, globala och lokala produktioner från VIS, nya serier från MTV och Nickelodeon och ett stort bibliotek av reality, komedi och barntitlar. Det i kombination med expansionen av Pluto TV internationellt vid lanseringen av Paramount+ kommer att ytterligare etablera ViacomCBS som en ledande aktör på den globala streamingmarknaden.

Om ViacomCBS Networks International
ViacomCBS Networks International Nordics, en del av ViacomCBS Networks International, består av några av världens mest ikoniska och etablerade varumärken inom underhållning. I portfolion ingår bland annat Channel 5, Telefe, Network 10, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount Network, samt streamingtjänsten Paramount+, PlutoTV och ViacomCBS International Studios. Förutom streamingtjänster och digitala produkter erbjuder ViacomCBS Networks International en kraftfull kapacitet inom produktion, distribution och reklamlösningar för partners på fem kontinenter och över mer än 180 länder.
www.viacomcbsnordics.com

Om ViacomCBS International Studios
ViacomCBS International Studios startade 2018 och är en del av ViacomCBS Networks International. Studion producerar innehåll för ViacomCBS varumärken och plattformar, inklusive Paramount +, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, Channel 5, Network 10, VIS, Telefe, Ananey, Porta Dos Fundos samt för tredje part, såväl som försäljning och distribution av originalproduktioner, samproduktioner, format som säljs för lokala anpassningar och färdigt innehåll. 2020 lanserade VIS KIDS för att främja utbyggnaden av studions globala produktion av barninnehåll. ViacomCBS International Studios produktioner täcker alla genrer och åldrar, från förskola till unga vuxna, live action och animering, drama, olika komediformat och filmproduktioner.

Om Mini Cosmos
MiniCosmos skapar högkvalitativ underhållning för både barn och föräldrar, när, var och hur de än vill ha den. Målet är att stimulera fantasi, nyfikenhet och underlättar interaktion mellan barn och vuxna. MiniCosmos produktioner är inspirerade av forskning och kunskap om barns utveckling och användning av media.

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On LinkedIn, Jesper Dahl, VP, General Manager Nordics at ViacomCBS Networks International said: "ViacomCBS and ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS) are always looking for the best content across the globe and today I am very happy to announce that we have found a fantastic curious little dog called "Ib" in the Nordic region. We are excited launching a new season of "Ib the Dog/Hunden Ib" exclusive on our upcoming streaming service Paramount+ together with our Danish partner; MiniCosmos, Henrik Danstrup Holst and Lise Saxtrup and VIS kids Nina I. Hahn, Sebastián Vibes and team"


Børneserie bliver første egenproduktion til ny streamingtjeneste fra ViacomCBS

ViacomCBS vil producere originalt indhold til kommende streamingtjeneste, og første stykke indhold er serie til børn.



ViacomCBS går i marts i land i Danmark med streamingtjenesten Paramount+. Den skal bl.a. byde på lokale egenproduktioner, og første skud på stammen er børneserien "Hunden Ib", oplyser ViacomCBS i en pressemeddelelse.

Første sæson af "Hunden Ib" har tidligere været vist af DR, mens anden sæson af serien nu produceres til Paramount+ og får premiere i løbet af sommeren. Bag serien står VIS Kids, som er en del af ViacomCBS, og det danske produktionsselskab Minicosmos.

ViacomCBS oplyser, at der efter planen skal komme flere originalproduktioner til Paramount+ hen ad vejen.

"Dette er vores første skridt i at investere i lokale nordiske produktioner til vores kommende streamingtjeneste Paramount+, og vi er glade for, at den produktion bliver en ny sæson af den populære serie, "Hunden Ib", takket være vores samarbejdspartner Minicosmos," udtaler Jesper Dahl, direktør for ViacomCBS i Norden, i meddelelsen.

Paramount+ blev sendt på det danske marked i 2017 og er tilgængelig hos distributørerne Yousee og Canal Digital. ViacomCBS præsenterede i efteråret 2020 sine planer på streamingmarkedet, og de er centreret omkring Paramount+, som bliver lanceret i en række land som en selvstændig tjeneste. Paramount+ bliver først lanceret i USA og Syd- og Mellemamerika 4. marts, mens lanceringen i Norden vil finde sted 25. marts.

"Hunden Ib" får premiere på Paramount+ til sommer. | Foto: PR/ViacomCBS

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Ny licenschef ska stärka ViacomCBS i Norden

ViacomCBS rekryterar licenschefen Sofia Frode som ska få verksamheten att växa i Norden.

I syfte att stärka sin position på den nordiska licensmarknaden rekryterar ViacomCBS consumer products Sofia Frode.

Hennes uppdrag går ut på att leda bolagets licensverksamhet i hela Norden och fördjupa samarbetena med licensinnehavare, byråer och andra viktiga återförsäljare.

– Vi tror på vikten av att investera i lokal expertis för att effektivt kunna nå våra lokala konsumenter, säger Felix Ruoff, vice president för ViacomCBS consumer products i Nord- och Östeuropa, i ett pressmeddelande. 

Rekryteringen sker i ljuset av att ViacomCBS ska lansera Paramount plus som fristående streamingtjänst. 

Liknande tjänster tillsätts även i andra regioner. Davey Backx kommer att leda licensverksamheten i Benelux-regionen medan Małgorzata Kosciuk leder licensverksamheten i Central- och Östeuropa. 

I ViacomCBS portfölj återfinns varumärken som Svambob Fyrkant, MTV, Star Trek, Paramount och Nickelodeon. 

ViacomCBS consumer products (VCP) är det bolag som har hand om all licensiering och merchandise för ViacomCBS inc. 

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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for February 17, 2021 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for February 17, 2021 | Nickelodeon
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.

Read more Rugrats comic strips!: https://www.creators.com/features/rugrats

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Mail Time Holiday Traditions w/ Josh & Blue! | Mail Time #3 | Blue's Clues & You!

Mail Time Holiday Traditions w/ Josh & Blue! | Mail Time #3 | Blue's Clues & You!


Josh and Blue open mail from their friends! In this mail time party, friends from around the world talk about where they live, what holiday their family celebrates, and what makes them special!

#MailTime​ #Mailbox​ #BluesCluesAndYou​

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CBS All Access Adds 'Rugrats: Tales from the Crib' Specials

CBS All Access, the soon-to-be rebranded streaming service from ViacomCBS, has added two feature-length Rugrats: Tales from the Crib specials to its programming library!


A spin-off from RugratsRugrats: Tales from the Crib retold classic fairytales, with characters from Rugrats taking on the lead roles. There were two Rugrats: Tales from the Crib specials released as direct-to-DVD movies: Rugrats Tales from the Crib: Snow White (2005) and Rugrats Tales from the Crib: Three Jacks and a Beanstalk (2006), both of which are now available to stream on CBS All Access!


In Rugrats Tales from the Crib: Snow White, the Evil Queen (Angelica) lives for one thing alone - to be the fairest in the land! When her Magic Mirror reveals that it's the exuberant Snow White (Susie) that is the fairest and not her, the Queen, driven to rid herself of the competition, sends Snow White to the woods as the permanent babysitter for seven Mini babies (The Rugrats) who work in their diaper factory, thinking that it will drive her mad. Featuring special guest star Amanda Bynes as Taffy.


In Rugrats Tales from the Crib: Three Jacks and a Beanstalk, Aunt Moo, a kindly old cow, and her Children (The Rugrats) are given a bag of magical beans by a mysterious stranger. This stranger (Susie) turns out to be a magic fairy, and the beans they threw out the window grow into a gigantic beanstalk that leads up to the castle of a terrible Giant (Angelica.) Featuring special guest star Mo'Nique as Aunt Moo.

The addition of the Rugrats Tales from the Crib specials comes as Nickelodeon is preparing to premiere the network's brand new CG-animated Rugrats reboot later this year.

Full seasons of Rugrats and spin-off All Grown Up! are also available to stream on CBS All Access. Hopefully Angelica and Susie's School Daze (also known as Rugrats Pre-School Daze) will also join the line-up in the not-so-distant future.

CBS All Access will become Paramount+ on Thursday, March 4! Click here to find out how you can get a 50% discount!

More Nick: Nickelodeon Unveils First Look at CG-Animated 'Rugrats' and 'Big Nate'!

Originally published: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 19:35 GMT.

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Lost 'SpongeBob' Background Character 'Incidental 70' to Make a Comeback in New Episode

Lost 'SpongeBob' Background Character 'Incidental 70' to Make a Comeback in New Episode


The legendary background fish who yells "Hey, SpongeBob's back!" is officially coming back himself! A supervising director for the show revealed the news, marking the character's first appearance in a very long time.

Source: https://twitter.com/MancieRaines/status/1361201150549102592

Incidental 70 has his own spokesperson and fan club, as well as his own fan-made 3D prints!

Watch SpongeBob SquarePants on Nickelodeon!

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SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated is now available on PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch!

CALLING ALL GOOFY GOOBERS! (ROCK!) Are ya ready for a deep dive into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants? The SpongeBob YouTube channel is THE PLACE for all fan-favorite SpongeBob moments! We’re serving up everything from legendary scenes to remixes of classic songs to deep dives into Bikini Bottom lore. Be sure to check back every week for Music Mondays, Wumbo Wednesdays, and Flashback Fridays! Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!

Shop SpongeBob!: https://www.spongebobshop.com - SpongeBob face masks now available, with ALL proceeds going to charity!

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Kenan Thompson Reveals What It Would Take to Bring Back 'Kenan & Kel'

Saturday Night Live star and Nickelodeon legend Kenan Thompson has revealed just what it would take to bring back Kenan & Kel — his iconic Nickelodeon sitcom from the '90s. While chatting with the TODAY Show Tuesday morning (Feb. 16), anchor Craig Melvin brought up the hit series stating how with all the remakes and reboots occurring, if there was a chance Thompson would bring back Kenan & Kel, one of Melvin's go-tos growing up.


Thompson seemed keen on the idea and offered his opinion on what might happen if the show does get a reboot, revival, or reunion. "I mean, there's always a chance, I would think, right? I wanted to see sort of the Fresh Prince when they brought it back but you know, it was just a gathering, which is fine. But I really wanted an episode," he said, adding how if Kenan & Kel makes a comeback he would want them to "definitely" make at least one new episode. It's certainly notable how Thompson is not flat out saying no to a return at the moment, but that he's just got a lot on his plate right now with executive-producing Nickelodeon's All That revival alongside his Nickelodeon comedy partner Kel Mitchell (both Thompson and Mitchell got their starts on the original series), SNL and his new NBC sitcom, Kenan, and maybe a Good Burger sequel. Thompson is also set to host Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2021 on Saturday, March 13.

The new series stars Thompson as an Atlanta morning talk show host who is also a widowed father raising his two daughters while living with his father-in-law — played by Don Johnson — and his brother, Gary. Thompson's brother in the show is played by his SNL co-star Chris Redd. In a recent Variety interview, Thompson addressed the basis for the show and what fascinated him about it.


"What if there was a guy struggling with the love of his life not being in his life anymore, and what that would look like?" he said. "And how do you still make that a sitcom? I thought that would be intriguing to watch."

Redd also spoke to Variety and shared how he grew up "watching Kenan" on TV and in movies, adding that even though Thompson was already a huge star by the time they met, "he felt like family immediately." Redd continued, "I’ve never had a big brother before, but he immediately assumed that role and put me on game. SNL can be hard especially when you don’t know how to navigate it quite yet, and he’s such a calming presence like he’s mastered the thing."


"Talk to anybody in that building at SNL, and they would have similar things to say about Kenan," Redd added. "He’s just a consistently good dude. With raw talent." Kenan premieres Tuesday at 8:30 pm ET, only on NBC.

Good Burger, Thompson and Mitchell's cult-favorite Nickelodeon movie based on their hit All That sketch, is available on Blu-ray today.

Would you like to see a Kenan & Kel revival/reboot? Let me know in the comments!


Original source: PopCulture.com.

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Noggin Debuts New Animated Musical Series 'Rhymes Through Times'

NOGGIN, NICKELODEON'S INTERACTIVE LEARNING SERVICE FOR PRESCHOOLERS, DEBUTS NEW ANIMATED MUSICAL SERIES RHYMES THROUGH TIMES

HISTORICAL SHORT-FORM SERIES FEATURES ORIGINAL MUSIC WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY AWARD-WINNING ACTOR AND SINGER CHRISTOPHER JACKSON


Noggin, Nickelodeon's interactive learning service for preschoolers, has launched a new historical animated musical series, Rhymes Through Times, featuring original music and lyrics written and performed by award-winning actor/singer/songwriter/composer Christopher Jackson (Hamilton, Moana), and Nick's fan-favorite preschool characters. Available now on Noggin and the Nick Jr. YouTube channel, the three-episode short-form series celebrates the Black experience and showcases the contributions of Black people to American culture, focusing on civil rights and leadership, performing arts, and science.


The first episode of Rhymes Through Times, "Hero," follows Ruby Bridges and Thurgood Marshall, portrayed by the Bubble Guppies' Zooli and Goby, as they take a stand against segregation. Subsequent episodes - "My Best," which celebrates Katherine Johnson (portrayed by Nella) and Guion Stewart Bluford Jr.'s (portrayed by Goby) contributions to space exploration; and "Why We Dance," which sees Nella from Nella the Princess Knight as Katherine Dunham, and AJ from Blaze and the Monster Machines as Alvin Ailey, express themselves through dance - will roll out every week on Noggin and the Nick Jr. YouTube channel. The episodes will also air on the Nick Jr. channel.

Concurrent with the launch of their respective episodes, each of the songs from Rhymes Through Times will be available on over 200+ digital streaming platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, iTunes, Tidal, Amazon Music, Pandora and more.


Character development, animation and design for Rhymes Through Times are by Lion Forge Animation, LLC (Oscar(R)-winning Hair Love), and Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum served as educational consultant.

Rhymes Through Times incorporates a social and emotional curriculum, highlighting the value of kindness, perseverance and fairness. Aligning with Noggin's learning approach that aims to help preschoolers build big hearts, strong minds and healthy bodies, the series is the latest addition to Noggin's content slate which includes the recently launched series Noggin Knows, Kinderwood, School of Yum, Word Play and Imagination Trips, among others.


In Noggin, learning is led by the Nickelodeon preschool characters kids know and love, and developed by education and child development experts. The interactive service offers an ever-expanding library of books, learning games, activities, exclusive shorts and 1,000+ ad-free episodes of preschool favorites like PAW Patrol, Peppa Pig and Blue's Clues & You!




Credit: Jenny Anderson


Original source: TheFutonCritic.com.

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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for February 16, 2021 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for February 16, 2021 | Nickelodeon
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.

Read more Rugrats comic strips!: https://www.creators.com/features/rugrats

More Nick: Nickelodeon Unveils First Look at CG-Animated 'Rugrats' and 'Big Nate'!
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FUN Lifts the Lid on Avatar: The Last Airbender Ramen Bowl Set

FUN recently launched an exclusive set of ramen bowls based on Avatar: The Last Airbender, with the product officially being licensed by Nickelodeon. The Avatar: The Last Airbender Four Nations Ramen Bowl Set is made up of four bowls, with each one being modeled after the specific nations: the Air Nomads, the Water Tribe, the Earth Kingdom and the Fire Nation.

FUN's Avatar: The Last Airbender Four Nations Ramen Bowl Set would fit right in at The Jasmine Dragon.

Available on Fun.com, the set is descripted as something that allows you to, "extend the harmony of the elements to your next dinner party, since it comes with a bowl for each nation," with each bowl being designed with the colors associated with its corresponding element. For instance, the Fire Nation bowl is red and black, and on two sides of the bowl is the Fire Nation insignia. Meanwhile, the Water Tribe bowl is light blue, featuring a lunar design in reference to how Waterbenders draw their strength from the moon.

Some kitchenware inspired by popular cartoons and television are too literal in the design, plastering the characters or the logo directly onto the product and leaving it at that; however, this bowl set is more simplistic. It feels as if it could be found within the world of Avatar, with the Earth Kingdom bowl fitting in perfectly at Uncle Iroh's tea shop, The Jasmine Dragon. Meanwhile, for your guests who haven't seen The Last Airbender, they can still appreciate the ramen bowl set for its slick and unique design without having to know the reference.


While the bowls don't look wide, they're 4 inches high and 5 inches wide, holding 16 ounces, so they're the perfect size for a bowl of ramen or sea prune stew, a classic Southern Watertribe dish. Each one also comes with a pair of chopsticks, which fit perfectly into the bowl's notch and hole, hopefully making it easier to keep the chopsticks from getting lost in the kitchen drawer amongst other utensils. Each bowl is also ceramic and safe for the dishwasher and microwave, so you can quickly heat up a bowl of instant ramen.

The bowls come just in time, as an official Avatar: The Last Airbender cookbook is set to be released this summer.

The sets run for $74.99 on Fun.com, but for those who want to show their loyalty to one nation, the bowls can be purchased individually for $19.99 each.

Make sure to check out all the Avatar: The Last Airbender goodies available to purchase on Fun.com, including an Uncle Iroh tea set and the Avatar Aang garden gnome!

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'Spin Master Receives Toy of The Year Award for PAW Patrol Dino Patroller'

Spin Master Receives Toy of The Year Award for PAW Patrol Dino Patroller

TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2021 - Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY) (www.spinmaster.com), a leading global children's entertainment company, received a Toy of the Year (TOTY) Award, at a virtual event hosted by The Toy Association on Friday, February 12, 2021. Bringing home the prestigious award is PAW Patrol Dino Patroller for Preschool Toy of the Year.

PAW Patrol Dino Patroller for Preschool Toy of the Year (Spin Master Corp.)

"It's an exhilarating feeling to be recognized for our relentless drive to push the boundaries of play," said Anton Rabie, Spin Master's Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer. "Every year our incredibly talented team, in collaboration with our amazing community of external inventors, raises the bar on innovation with the purpose of developing magical moments and experiences for kids and families around the world. Together, we're committed to reimagining where imagination can take us."

In 2021, Spin Master received a total of five TOTY nominations across five categories: License of the Year – PAW Patrol®: Dino Rescue™, Action Figure of the Year – Batman® 4" Action Figures, Vehicle Toy of the Year – Monster Jam® Megalodon Storm RC, Creative Toy of the Year – Kinetic Sand® Sandwhirlz Set™, and Preschool Toy of the Year – PAW Patrol Dino Patroller™.

"When we set out to create a toy or game we're always striving to create excitement and wonder for kids," said Chris Beardall, Spin Master's President of Toys and Chief Commercial Officer. "Winning this iconic award is icing on the cake. We can't wait to deliver more action, innovation, creativity and fun to children and families in 2021."

About Spin Master
Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a leading global children's entertainment company creating exceptional play experiences through a diverse portfolio of innovative toys, entertainment franchises and digital games. Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands PAW Patrol®, Bakugan®, Kinetic Sand®, Air Hogs®, Hatchimals®, Rubik's Cube® and GUND®, and is the toy licensee for other popular properties.  Spin Master Entertainment creates and produces compelling multiplatform content, stories and endearing characters through its in-house studio and partnerships with outside creators, including the preschool success PAW Patrol and nine other original shows along with multiple short-form series, which are distributed in more than 190 countries. The Company has an established digital games presence anchored by the Toca Boca® and Sago Mini® brands, which combined have more than 30 million monthly active users. With close to 2,000 employees in 28 offices globally, Spin Master distributes products in more than 100 countries. For more information visit spinmaster.com or follow on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @spinmaster.

More Nick: Spin Master Announces Star-Studded Voice Talent for 'Paw Patrol' Movie!

Originally published: Friday, January 15, 2021.

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Black History (It's Yours) | Black History Month Rap Anthem | Animated Music Video | Nickelodeon

Black History (It's Yours) | Black History Month Rap Anthem | Animated Music Video | Nickelodeon


Watch the animated music video for "Black History (It's Yours)" - an original rap anthem that celebrates African-American icons and heroes from Rosa Parks to Kendrick Lamar.

Written and Performed by Idris Goodwin
Directed by Yavae Thomas

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IDRIS GOODWIN AND NICKELODEON JOIN UP FOR BLACK HISTORY RAP ANTHEM

The song explores the depth of Black history in America, from Frederick Douglass to Marvin Gaye, celebrating and empowering Black youth across the country.

As an award-winning organizer, breakbeat poet, playwright and director, Idris Goodwin has dedicated his life to educating through the arts; bringing in new audiences and exploring difficult subjects with a performative flair. Though he appears weekly on Same Old New School talking all things hip hop with Kevin Coval, rarely do we hear the bars coming directly from the poet’s mouth. But in celebration of Black History Month, Goodwin partnered with Nickelodeon to deliver a fast, clever rap anthem written and performed by him.

“Black History (It’s Yours)” is reminiscent of old school hip hop artists like KRS-One, using rap and fast-paced lyrics to educate and inform. In this case, Goodwin recounts a collection of notable Black figures in American history and their essential contributions to the country. From immortalized heroes like Frederick Douglass and Rosa Parks, to lesser-known figures like refrigeration pioneer Fred McKinley Jones or  mathematician Katherine Johnson, whose work was critical to NASA’s first spaceflights. The accompanying animated video directed by Yavae Thomas emphasizes the importance of learning the presence of Black America from a young age.

Watch the full below, and listen to Idris Goodwin break down his own writing process in the latest episode of Same Old New School!

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Originally published: Sunday, February 07, 2021.

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‘Motu Patlu’ Bags Best Animated Programme at Asian Academy Creative Awards 2020

Nearly eight years since its inception globally, Cosmos-Maya’s Motu Patlu still entertains and wows young audiences. It has retained its top position among kids’ animated shows on TV and digital platforms. And now, it has added another feather to its cap! The 3D animated series has bagged the Best Animated Programme or Series (2D or 3D), National Winner from India, at the reputed annual Asian Academy Creative Awards held at Singapore!


With the year nearing its end, the award season has begun, and being recognised at the AACA signifies global recognition for Motu Patlu, Cosmos-Maya and the Indian kids animation sector on the whole at the international media stage. Motu Patlu will compete with national winners from 10 other countries for the final round of the AACA to be held virtually from Singapore in December 2020. 

One of the prime viewership drivers for kids’ channel Nickelodeon India, Motu Patlu has consistently been the top show in terms of viewership, watch time and ratings as per BARC statistics. In fact, for week 41 (10 to 16 October), Motu Patlu: The Super Heroes and Super Villains from Mars is the number one show among Top Five Programmes with 1179 (in thousands) weekly impressions followed by Rudra, Motu Patlu in the Game of Zones, Shinchan and Oggy and the Cockroaches. The 3D animated show has also been declared ‘the most popular animation show in the world’ by Google, two years in a row.

Commenting on the win, Cosmos-Maya CEO Anish Mehta stated, “As 2020 is coming towards an end, this was extremely welcome news for our production and executive team. Motu Patlu is the crown jewel of the Indian animation industry. It is our first kids’ IP that kickstarted our content production wing, which currently holds 60 per cent market share in the Indian kids’ animation space, catering to 200 million kids in India, and millions abroad in more than 10 languages. We are absolutely elated to witness the manner in which our Motu and Patlu have slowly gained pop icon status in India; from comic book characters to one of the top-viewed cartoons by Indians globally. This recognition by AACA goes to show how the world is our oyster and how our industry is gearing up for a global culture-agnostic media market.”

In September, Motu Patlu celebrated its 1000-episode milestone, a record it has managed to set in less than a decade. Moreover, Motu and Patlu are the only animated characters from India to have their wax statues at the famous Madame Tussaud’s Museum. The success of the series has resulted in 21 telemovies, a full-length 3D stereoscopic feature film and a spin-off show with one of its characters, Inspector Chingum which currently streams on Amazon Prime Video. The awesome twosome have even done a bit of yoga with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Motu Patlu wax statues at the Madame Tussaud’s Museum

Cosmos-Maya chief creative officer and Motu Patlu director Suhas Kadav mentioned, “Watching our creations grow from familiar characters to one of the most viewed and loved shows is a journey few content creators get to undertake. Motu, Patlu, Dr. Jhatka, Ghasitaram and the townspeople of Furfuri nagar have been nurtured by our team like family and will always hold a special place in my heart. There’s no better feeling than seeing our beloved characters win such huge laurels at such prestigious events. I’m immensely obliged towards the panel at AACA for bestowing this honour upon Motu Patlu.”

It boasts a viewership of seven billion globally by nearly 55 million subscribers on Cosmos-Maya’s YouTube multichannel network, WowKidz. Kadav further revealed that relatable, simple, funny storyline of these two buffoons who’re heroic in their own ways is the key to Motu Patlu’s success and popularity to date.

“We kept our stories simple, engaging, relatable and fun. At the beginning, we weren’t sure how the animation or the stories would pan out in every episode since we took the characters from comics. Hence, we decided to make a two and half minute promo of the IP first -keeping in mind that we wanted our grown-up heroes Motu and Patlu to be funny yet having a moral sense. We wanted Motu Patlu to stand out as an animated series, unique and different from any other shows on air. Even after 1000 episodes, as a director, I still sit with the writer and work on the storyline, graph, comedy gags, action, the flow of the episode to give it a perfect entertainment quotient for the kids,” he added.

Most recently, Cosmos-Maya’s WowKidz Distribution has secured a number of deals for the iconic animated IP. They are:

- Dubai-based Dubuzz Entertainment has picked up non-exclusive AVOD rights for 208 half-hours of Motu Patlu

- China-based Puxin and Zhong Lu have picked up non-exclusive digital rights for 335 half-hours of Motu Patlu along with Vir: The Robot Boy, Eena Meena Deeka and Tik Tak Tail for digital streaming on government IPTVs.


Motu Patlu wins big at the Asian Academy Creative Awards ‘20

The animated show recently celebrated its 1000-episode milestone.

MUMBAI: It has been nearly eight years since Motu Patlu started entertaining children and the programme continues to remain in the top slot among kids’ animated shows on TV and digital platforms. At the annual Asian Academy Creative Awards held in Singapore, the immensely popular kids’ show by Cosmos-Maya has been declared the national winner from India in the best animated programme or series (2D or 3D) category.

Cosmos-Maya CEO Anish Mehta shared, “We are absolutely elated to witness the manner in which our Motu and Patlu have slowly gained pop icon status in India, from comic book characters to one of the top-viewed cartoons by Indians globally. This recognition by AACA goes to show how the world is our oyster and how our industry is gearing up for a global culture-agnostic media market.”

Motu Patlu recently celebrated its 1000-episode milestone, a record it’s managed to set in the short span of eight years since the show’s launch in 2012, and the show has commanded a viewership of 7 billion globally by nearly 55 million subscribers on Cosmos-Maya’s YouTube multichannel network WowKidz.

Cosmos-Maya CCO and Motu Patlu director Suhas Kadav said, “Watching our creations grow from familiar characters to one of the most viewed and loved shows is a journey few content creators get to undertake. Motu, Patlu, Dr Jhatka, Ghasitaram and the townspeople of Furfuri Nagar have been nurtured by our team like family and will always hold a special place in my heart. There’s no better feeling than seeing our beloved characters win such huge laurels at such prestigious events.”

Motu Patlu will compete with national winners from ten other countries for the final round of the AACA, which will be held virtually from Singapore in December this year.

One of the prime viewership drivers for kids’ channel Nickelodeon, Motu Patlu has consistently commanded the top four slot in viewership, watch time and ratings as per BARC statistics, and it’s been declared the most popular animation show in the world by Google, two years in a row. Moreover, Motu and Patlu are the only animated characters from India to have their wax statues at the famous Madame Tussaud’s Museum. The success of the series has resulted in 21 telemovies, a full-length 3D stereoscopic feature film and a spin-off show with one of its characters, Inspector Chingum, is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

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Motu Patlu wins big at Asian Academy Creative Awards ’20

Mumbai: It’s been almost eight years since Motu Patlu started entertaining children and the show remains one of the most important animated shows for children on TV and digital platforms. At the annual Asian Academy Creative Awards held in Singapore, Cosmos-Maya’s extremely popular children’s show has been named the National Winner from India in the Best Animated Program or Series (2D or 3D) category.

Cosmos-Maya CEO Aneesh Mehta said, “We are absolutely delighted with how our Motu and Patlu gradually achieved the status of pop icon in India, from comic book characters to the highest worldwide To American American cartoons to watch. This identification by AACA describes how the world is our oyster and how our industry is on the move for the global culture-agnostic media market. “

Motu Patlu recently celebrated its 1,000-episode milestone, a record that has managed to set an eight-year low since the show’s launch in 2012, and the show has garnered nearly 55 million Cosmos Has attracted 7 billion viewers worldwide from customers. -Maya’s YouTube multi-channel network is WowKidz.
 
Suhas Kadav, director of Cosmos-Maya CCO and Motu Patlu, said, “It is a journey to see our creations from famous characters to the most watched and loved shows that some content creators take. Motu, Patlu, dr. Our team has fed the people of Jhaka, Ghasiram and Furfuri Nagar as a family and will always have a special place in my heart. At such prestigious events, our beloved characters have no better feeling than winning such great defeats. “

Motu Patlu will compete against national winners from ten other countries for the final round of AACA, which will be held virtually from Singapore in December this year.

One of the main viewer drivers for the children’s channel Nickelodeon, Motu Patlu has topped four consecutive top viewership, given time and ratings according to BARC stats, and was ranked the most in the world by Google a few years ago. The popular animated show was named. In line. Furthermore, Motu and Patlu are the only animated characters from India to have their wax figures in the famous Madame Tussauds museum. The success of the series resulted in 21 telemovies, a full 3D stereoscopic feature film and a spin-off show featuring one character, Inspector Chingum, currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

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Originally published: Wednesday, October 28, 2020.

Original source: AnimationXpress.

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Amazon Launches Avatar: The Last Airbender T-Shirt Subscription Club

Amazon has launched the Avatar the Last Airbender T-Shirt Subscription Club, a brand new monthly subscription program that will bring fans of Nickelodeon's beloved animated series a brand new Avatar: The Last Airbender t-shirt each month!

Could Detective Sokka solve the mystery of this month's t-shirt design?

Priced $17.99 per box, each delivery includes a single exclusively designed Avatar the Last Airbender Shirt to show off your bending skills and all your Avatar love!

Each shirt is available in a variety of sizes (small to 3XL) for men and women, and is printed and shipped by Amazon.

Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Whatever your nation, the Avatar Mystery T-shirt club has got your back…literally.

Once you subscribe, your first order will be placed and will renew each month. Need a break? You can skip a month or cancel your subscription any time.

For more information and to subscribe to the subscription service, visit http://at.nick.com/3a1Jjzm!

Shirt Details:

Materials used in each shirt: Solid colors: 100% Cotton; Heather Grey: 90% Cotton, 10% Polyester; All Other Heathers: 50% Cotton, 50% Polyester.

Machine wash cold with like colors, dry low heat

Imported. Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem.

For those who are unfamiliar, Avatar: The Last Airbender was originally created by Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko for Nickelodeon in 2005. The series is set in world people can manipulate the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, and Air, and they lived peacefully in different regions until one of the regions started a world war.

One master who can manipulate all four elements, dubbed the "Avatar," had been able to prevent this war, but disappeared soon after. 100 years later, a new Avatar named Aang awakens and sets out on a journey to master all the elements in order to bring peace to the land once more. The Legend of Korra takes place takes place 70 years after the events of its predecessor, following the next Avatar, a young girl named Korra from the Southern Water Tribe.

Both show have continued in successful on-going graphic novel series.

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