Below are Outright Games' international trailers announcing the upcoming My Friend Peppa Pig video game! To find out more, as well as to watch the English version of the trailer, click here.
Thursday, May 20, 2021
May 2021 on Nick Jr. Global: Santiago of the Seas | Peppa Pig | PAW Patrol | Deer Squad + More
Below is a round-up of Nick Jr. Global's programming highlights for May 2021!
More Highlights:
--- This May, Nick Junior Global will be airing:
More Nick: ViacomCBS Launches TeenNick Channels in Hungary and Romania!
májusi; évadnyitó; évadzáró; Filmek, különkiadások májusban - minden vasárnap 08:20-kor, ismétlés szombatonként 08:20-kor.
Originally published: Tuesday, April 27, 2021.
Original source: Mentrum; Additional source: Anime Superhero Forum /@Francisque (II), @Marty.
About Nick Jr. Global and this guide: Nick Jr. Global is available in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Germany (Deutschland), New Zealand, Africa, Poland (Polska), Flanders (Vlaanderen), Wallonia (Wallonie), Denmark (Danmark), Sweden (Sverige), Norway (Norge), Arabia (جَزِيرَةُ الْعَرَب), Turkey (Türkiye), the Czech Republic (Česká republika), the Netherlands (Nederland), and the Middle East. Nick Jr. Global is divided into various feeds, including an ad-less EMEA feed, which doesn't feature commercials, and two "COMM" feeds, featuring advertisements. Most feeds share a similar schedule. Based on Nick Jr. Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) schedule. All times CET. Please check local listings for localised air times. Unless otherwise noted, localised episode titles are Hungarian (Magyar).
NickALive! has a active Mapping Planet Nickelodeon side project, which aims to detail which country gets what feed. If you can help, let me know!
-- Brand new episodes of PAW Patrol:
- 2021-05-03 17:10 7x10a Az elkóborolt madárbanda megmentése (Pups Save the Big Bad Bird Crew)
- 2021-05-04 17:10 7x10b A Ládaderbi megmentése (Pups Save a Soapbox Derby)
- 2021-05-05 17:10 7x11a Az ejtőernyősök megmentése (Pups Save the Skydivers)
- 2021-05-06 17:10 7x11b A sütik megmentése (Pups Save the Cupcakes)
- 2021-05-07 17:10 7x13a Pups Save A Lost Gold Miner
- 2021-05-10 17:10 7x13b A kutyik kimentik Otis bácsit a kunyhójából (Pups Save Uncle Otis From His Cabin)
- 2021-05-11 17:10 7x14b Ryder meglepijének megmentése (Pups Save Ryder's Surprise)
- 2021-05-12 17:10 7x14a Egy rakétakoris megmentése (Pups Save a Rocket Roller Skater)
- 2021-05-13 17:10 7x15a A polgármesterek megmentése (Pups Save the Marooned Mayors)
- 2021-05-14 17:10 7x15b A vetélkedő megmentése (Pups Save the Game Show)
- 2021-05-29 12:20 7x16 A krétaművek megmentése / A krumpli megmentése (Pups Save the Chalk Art / Pups Save a Hot Potato)
"PAW Patrol" is locally titled "A mancs őrjárat" in Hungary and "Patrula căţeluşilor" in Romania.
-- Brand new episodes of Peppa Pig:
- 2021-05-10 18:40 4x01-02 Freddy Fox / Whistling - season four premiere
- 2021-05-11 18:40 4x03-04 Doctor Hamster's Tortoise / Sun, Sea and Snow
- 2021-05-12 18:40 4x05-06 Grandpa Pig's Computer / Hospital
- 2021-05-13 18:40 4x07-08 Spring / Miss Rabbit's Helicopter
- 2021-05-14 18:40 4x09-10 Baby Alexander / Grampy Rabbit's Lighthouse
- 2021-05-15 18:40 4x11/14 Miss Rabbit's Day Off / The Secret Club
- 2021-05-16 18:40 4x15-16 Grampy Rabbit's Boatyard / Shake, Rattle and Bang
- 2021-05-17 18:40 4x17-18 Champion Daddy Pig / Chatterbox
- 2021-05-18 18:40 4x19-20 Mr Fox's Van / Chloe's Big Friends
- 2021-05-19 18:40 4x21-22 Gym Class / The Blackberry Bush
- 2021-05-20 18:40 4x23-24 Pottery / Paper Aeroplanes
- 2021-05-21 18:40 4x25-26 Edmond Elephant's Birthday / The Biggest Muddy Puddle in the World - season four finale
"Peppa Pig" is locally titled "Peppa malac" in Hungary and "Purcelusa Peppa" in Romania.
-- Brand new episodes of Santiago Of The Seas:
- 2021-05-03 18:10 1x12 Santiago legnagyobb kincse / Az arany banán kincs (Santiago's Greatest Treasure / The Golden Banana Treasure)
- 2021-05-04 18:10 1x08 Cecilia and the Magic Rubies / Under the Pirate Moon
- 2021-05-05 18:10 1x10 Lorelai karkötője / Cecilia és a kísértethajó (Lorelai's Bracelet / Cecilia And The Ghost Ship)
- 2021-05-06 18:10 1x09 El Bravó kincse (The Treasure of El Bravo)
"Santiago Of The Seas" is locally titled "Santiago és a tenger" in Hungary and "Navigăm cu Santiago" in Romania.
-- Brand new episodes of Deer Squad:
- 2021-05-17 16:30 1x11 Double Trouble / Box Not So Clever
- 2021-05-18 16:30 1x12 Sky Art / The Great Race
- 2021-05-19 16:30 1x13 Doctor Steel Little / Astonished And Amazed
- 2021-05-20 16:30 1x14 Attack Of The Drones / Slime Time
- 2021-05-21 16:30 1x15 Captain Steel / Wash Out
- 2021-05-24 16:30 1x16 Gravity Calamity / Ball of Chaos
- 2021-05-25 16:30 1x17 Lola's Air Display / Down The Sewers
- 2021-05-26 16:30 1x18 Small Is Smashing / Pine Cone Power Up
- 2021-05-27 16:30 1x19 Steel Antlers / Berry Bad
- 2021-05-28 16:30 1x20 Turnip For The Books / Magnet Maelstrom - season one finale
"Deer Squad" is locally titled "Szarvas osztag" in Hungary and "Echipa Căprioarelor" in Romania.
-- Special marathons:
- 2021-05-29/30 12:20-15:15 PAW Patrol (A mancs őrjárat)
-- A selection of Nickelodeon Preschool movies and specials every Sunday at 08:20, replayed the following Saturday at 08:20:
2021-05-02 Dora the Explorer: Dora's Pirate Adventure (Dóra, a felfedező: Dóra kalózkalandja)
2021-05-09 Blaze and the Monster Machines: The Blaze of Glory (Láng és a szuperverdák: A dicsőség Lángja)
2021-05-16 Dora The Explorer: Dora Saves Crystal Kingdom (Dóra, a felfedező: Dóra megmenti a Kristály Birodalmat)
2021-05-23 Bubble Guppies: The Puppy and the Ring (Bubi guppik: A kutyus és a gyűrű)
2021-05-30 Dora's Dance to the Rescue (Dóra, a felfedező: Dóra táncos mentése)
From neeo:
El equipo de rescate de La Patrulla Canina llega a Nick Jr. con más aventuras con los nuevos episodios de la séptima temporada
Ryder y el equipo de rescate de La Patrulla Canina llega a Nick Jr. con más aventuras con los nuevos episodios de la temporada 7. Así, el lunes 3 de mayo a las 17:15h el canal se llena de emocionantes misiones, porque si hay algo claro es que cuando los vecinos de Bahía Aventura están en peligro, los cachorros hacen todo lo posible por ayudarlos.
En los nuevos episodios, el equipo de rescate no duda en entrar en acción para ayudar al alcalde Goodway y al granjero Al, quienes están en apuros después de que su aventura en paracaídas no salga bien; mientras que, en otro de los episodios, el protagonista del rescate será el tío Otis, quien se desorienta en una excursión por una mina de oro perdida, ¡pero Ryder y los cachorros se pondrán patas a la obra para encontrarlo!
¡Y es que no hay misión que se le resista a La Patrulla Canina! Por eso, otro día, intentarán salvar el dibujo que han hecho sus amigos en un mural antes de que llegue la lluvia y lo estropee. Y, otro, harán todo lo posible por encontrar al ladrón que está robando las patatas del jardín de los granjeros Al y Yumi.
Lunes 3 a las 17.30h
Lunes a viernes a las 17.30h
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From Kutu Buku Kartun:
Nick Jr Indonesia
Episode baru Paw Patrol Season 7 3-14 Mei 2021 Setiap Hari Senin-Jumat Jam 11:00 WIB
Episode baru Abby Hatcher Season 2 10-22 Mei 2021 Setiap Hari Senin-Jumat Jam 11:00 WIB
Episode Baru Deer Squad 17-28 Mei 2021 Setiap Hari Senin-Jumat Jam 7:00 WIB
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Nick Jr. South East Asia:
New episodes of Abby Hatcher weekends at 14:45 JKT from Sunday 9th May 2021!
From neeo:
Nick Jr. estrena los nuevos episodios de Deer Squad
El lunes 17 a las 18:15h Nick Jr. estrena los nuevos episodios de la T1 de Deer Squad, la serie en la que Kai, Lola, Rammy y Bobbi, cuatro valientes cervatillos con poderes, forman un equipo que mantiene a salvo a todo el mundo, desde El Bosque Central donde viven, hasta la Ciudad Platino donde se encuentran los humanos y el malvado Señor Acero. ¿En qué tendrán que utilizar sus Poderes Planeta y vehículos en esta ocasión?
Así, en los nuevos episodios Kai luchará contra los drones del Señor Acero que están poniendo en peligro a toda la ciudad, mientras que Bobbi tendrá que enfrentarse a su miedo a la oscuridad para adentrarse en las alcantarillas y poder ayudar a Muffin, el perro del Señor Acero, a recuperar su pelota.
Además, en otro episodio, la idea de la profesora Scratch y del Señor Acero de crear hologramas de Kai, Lola, Rammy y Bobbi para ganar el premio a “Ciudadano del año” provoca un auténtico caos. ¿Serán capaces los Deer Squad de luchar contra sus clones y ganar?
Lunes 17 a las 18.15h
Lunes a viernes a las 18.15h
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májusi; évadnyitó; évadzáró; Filmek, különkiadások májusban - minden vasárnap 08:20-kor, ismétlés szombatonként 08:20-kor.
Originally published: Tuesday, April 27, 2021.
Original source: Mentrum; Additional source: Anime Superhero Forum /@Francisque (II), @Marty.
Nickelodeon and Vans Launch Exclusive SpongeBob SquarePants Apparel and Shoes [German Press Release]
Below is Nickelodeon Germany's (Deutschland) official press release announcing the upcoming launches of Vans' two brand new SpongeBob SquarePants collections, set to be released on June 4! For an English version of this article, click here.
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Schwammtastisch! Nickelodeon und Vans bringen exklusive SpongeBob Schwammkopf-Bekleidung und Schuhe auf den Markt
17/05/2021
Die Kinder- und Jugendmarke Nickelodeon und die Sportmarke Vans arbeiten gleich bei zwei Markteinführungen zusammen. Ab 4. Juni sind die exklusiven Kollektionen von Schuhen, Bekleidung und Accessoires mit der weltweit beliebten Serienfigur im Online-Shop von Vans erhältlich.
Bei einer der Kollektionen wird die New Yorker Modedesignerin Sandy Liang im Rahmen der Zusammenarbeit von Vans und Nickelodeon ihre eigene Interpretation der Animationsserie und der Serienfiguren herausbringen. Sandy Liangs Mode ist inspiriert von New York City, Nostalgie und Humor. Als langjähriger SpongeBob Schwammkopf-Fan designte sie für die Kollaboration trendbewusste Kleidung mit dem gelben Schwamm und seinen Freunden.
Die Vans x SpongeBob SquarePants Collection
-- Die charakteristischen Vans Old Skool Checkerboard mit SpongeBob und seinem Haustier, der Schnecke Gary als Motiv
-- Vans Old Skool Checkerboard mit Motiv “Patrick erhält seinen eigenen kleinen Rucksack”
“Imaginaaation”-T-Shirt, das eine Hommage an die Episode aus Staffel 3 ist, in der SpongeBob und Patrick kreativ mit einer leeren Schachtel spielen
-- Langarm-Shirt mit den Figuren von Bikini Bottom
-- “Best Buddies”-Hoodie mit einem Vans “Off The Wall”-Schriftzug am Ärmel, der an den Figuren orientiert ist
-- Jump Out Crew Tie Dye-T-Shirt mit einem vor Freude hopsenden SpongeBob
Die Vans x SpongeBob SquarePants Collection by Sandy Liang
-- Zwei exklusiv designte Modelle des beliebten Sneaker Sk8-Hi 38 DX
- Das erste Modell verbindet einen chinesischen Blumen-Print mit den starken Cartoon-Motiven der Serie
- Das zweite Modell des Sk8-Hi 38 DX ist eine Hommage an die SpongeBob Schwammkopf-Figur Sandy Cheeks, die multitalentierte Wissenschaftlerin und Abenteurerin
-- Kleidung und Accessoires, die die Motive Sandy Cheeks, Thaddäus Quentin Tentakel, Patrick Star und SpongeBob Schwammkopf in Sandy Liangs außergewöhnlichen Designs zeigen
Über SpongeBob Schwammkopf
Tief unten im Pazifischen Ozean, in der Stadt Bikini Bottom, lebt ein quadratischer, gelber Schwamm namens SpongeBob Schwammkopf. SpongeBob wohnt zusammen mit seiner miauenden Haustierschnecke Gary in einer 2-Zimmer-Ananas, liebt seinen Job als Koch im Fast-Food-Lokal „Krosse Krabbe“ und hat ein absolutes Talent dafür, ständig in Schwierigkeiten zu geraten – ohne es wirklich darauf anzulegen. Wenn er also nicht gerade Krabbenburger brät oder seinem nörgelnden Nachbarn Thaddäus auf die Nerven geht, steckt SpongeBob meistens zusammen mit seinem besten Seestern-Freund Patrick oder seiner Eichhörnchen-Freundin Sandy mitten in einem schrägen Abenteuer.
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Nickelodeon Benelux Premieres 'Pokemon: Sun & Moon Ultra Legends', 'Pokémon Journeys: The Series'
Nickelodeon Benelux (BLX) premiered Pokemon: Sun & Moon Ultra Legends in March 2021 and Pokémon Journeys: The Series in April!
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Locally titled Pokémon de serie: Zon & Maan - Ultra Legendes, Pokemon: Sun & Moon Ultra Legends is the 22nd season of the iconic Pokémon anime series.
The series will launch with two all-day marathons, airing over Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th March 2021 between 06:55 uur and 17:35 uur on Nickelodeon Netherlands (Nederland) and between 07:20 uur and 18:20 uur on Nickelodeon Flanders (Vlaanderen), respectively, kicking off with the season 22 premiere episode.
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon – Ultra Legends follows the final adventures of Ash Ketchum and his classmates at the Pokémon school in the Alola region, and serves as the concluding season of Pocket Monsters: Sun & Moon (locally titled ポケットモンスター サン&ムーン, Poketto Monsutā: San & Mūn in Japan).
Ash has completed three of his four grand trials in the Alola region, and more adventures await as he and his classmates acquire new Z-Crystals, make new Pokémon friends, and learn how to Mantine Surf! In their role as Ultra Guardians, the Pokémon School students take on an important mission to protect Wela Volcano. Ash meets a new rival, Hau, whose Dartrix offers Rowlet quite a challenge. Even Rotom Dex gets an adventure of its own when our heroes visit the set of its favorite TV show! And Professor Kukui’s dream of starting a Pokémon League in Alola just might be getting closer to reality…
Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon – Ultra Legends made its debut on TV Tokyo in Japan on October 21, 2018, running for 54 episodes until November 3, 2019. The season premiered in the United States from March 23, 2019 to March 7, 2020 on Disney XD. The series aired on CITV in the U.K.
From TAGMAG:
Nickelodeon gaat 'Pokémon'-marathons uitzenden
Of je nou jong of oud bent, ‘Pokémon’ gaat nooit vervelen. De tekenserie die we vroeger massaal keken op de beeldbuis, is ook op oudere leeftijd nog steeds verslavend. Goed nieuws is het dan ook dat Nickelodeon komend weekend een ‘Pokémon’-marathon uit gaat zenden.
Zorg dat je zaterdag en zondag niets hebt gepland, want op die dagen zullen alle afleveringen van het laatste seizoen, ‘Pokémon de serie: Zon & Maan – Ultra Legendes’, urenlang te zien zijn. Daarin heeft Ash drie van zijn vier grote beproevingen volbracht in de Alola-regio en wachten er nieuwe avonturen op hem. Avonturen die je ab-so-luut niet wil missen.
Voor wie na komend weekend nog steeds geen genoeg heeft van Pikachu, Ash en zijn verhalen, kan de rest van de maand vrolijk verder kijken. Vanaf 31 maart worden er iedere woensdagmiddag iconische films uit de franchise uitgezonden. Het 23e seizoen, ‘Pokémon Journeys: The Series’, waarin Ash en Pikachu de wereld willen verkennen, is vanaf 19 april te zien. Zowel voor fans in België als voor liefhebbers in Nederland!
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Pokémon de serie: Zon & Maan - Ultra Legendes | Pikachu treedt op! | Nickelodeon Nederlands
Team Rocket is het toneelstuk binnen gevallen, Ash’s Rotom Dex doet er alles aan om het toneelstuk door te laten gaan!
Kijk elke maandag tot en met vrijdag om 16:00 uur naar Nickelodeon om geen enkele Pokémon aflevering te missen!
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Update (20/5) - Official ViacomCBS Benelux press release:
Pokémon Reizen: De Serie vanaf 19 april exclusief te zien op Nickelodeon
15/04/2021
Het wachten is voorbij! Na het succes van het laatste seizoen, “Pokémon de serie: Zon & Maan – Ultra Legendes”, komt Nickelodeon nu met het 23e seizoen van een van ’s werelds meest populaire animatieseries. “Pokémon Reizen: De Serie” is vanaf maandag 19 april iedere schooldag om 15:30 uur exclusief te zien op Nickelodeon in Nederland en om 16:00 uur in België.
In het nieuwe 23e seizoen, “Pokémon Reizen: De Serie” heeft Trainer Ash Ketchum een nieuw plan voor ogen: de wereld ingaan! Maar niet voordat hij en zijn partner Pikachu zich klaarmaken voor de opening van het Cerise Laboratory, een onderzoeksinstituut dat zich bezighoudt met het ontrafelen van de mysteries van Pokémon in elke regio. Ash loopt hier tegen Goh aan, een jongen die ook een grenzeloze belangstelling voor Pokémon heeft. Beide jongens zijn dolblij wanneer Professor Cerise hun vraagt officiële onderzoekers te worden. Omdat Ash vastberadener dan ooit is om Pokémon Master te worden en Goh van elke Pokémon (inclusief de Mythical Mew) één exemplaar wil vangen, zijn onze helden klaar voor spannende avonturen tijdens hun verkenning van de wijde Pokémon-wereld!
Zorg er dus voor dat je agenda vanaf volgende week leeg is, want Pokémon Reizen: De Serie is vanaf aanstaande maandag 19 april iedere schooldag om 15:30 uur te zien op Nickelodeon in Nederland en om 16:00 uur in België.
Over Pokémon
The Pokémon Company International, een dochteronderneming van The Pokémon Company in Japan, beheert de eigendom buiten Azië. De onderneming is verantwoordelijk voor het merkbeheer, het licentiebeheer, de marketing, de Pokémon Trading Card Game, de tekenfilmserie, home-entertainment en de officiële Pokémon-website. Pokémon is in 1996 in Japan geïntroduceerd en is vandaag de dag een van de populairste entertainmentmerken voor kinderen ter wereld. Ga voor meer informatie naar www.pokemon.nl of www.pokemon.be.
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Meer Nick: Dit zijn de Nederlandse en Belgische genomineerden voor de 2021 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2021!
Originally published: Sunday, February 28, 2021.
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'See Us Unite for Change' -- Hosted by Ken Jeong, First-of-its-Kind Global Event to Celebrate and Pay Tribute to the Asian American Experience
See Us Unite for Change -- Hosted by Ken Jeong, first-of-its-kind global event to celebrate and pay tribute to the Asian American experience
Produced by a coalition of philanthropic and Asian American Pacific Islander Organizations, with the Ford and MacArthur Foundations, Jesse Collins Entertainment and MTV Entertainment Studios
Special to air Friday, May 21st at 8PM EDT across MTV Entertainment's suite of brands including MTV, Comedy Central, Paramount Network and Smithsonian Channel as well as BET and Nickelodeon and stream exclusively on Facebook Watch
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New York - April 29, 2021 - In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a coalition of partners including the Ford and MacArthur Foundations have partnered with MTV Entertainment Studios to produce See Us Unite for Change, a first-of-its-kind special hosted by Ken Jeong and featuring notable AAPI celebrities and allies. The event will air on Friday, May 21st at 8PM EDT and will be simulcast nationally and worldwide across the platforms of the MTV Entertainment portfolio (MTV, Comedy Central, Paramount Network, Smithsonian Channel, Pop TV, VH1, CMT, TV Land and Logo) as well as BET and Nickelodeon and stream exclusively on Facebook Watch.
Through music and comedy performances, short film packages and speakers, the special aims to inspire and educate viewers about the impact that the AAPI community has had in America, as well as how to move forward and further support on-the-ground efforts to build solidarity against hate. The Executive Producers of this historic event are Sheila Lirio Marcelo, Founder of Care.com, and Jesse Collins, Kimmie Kim and Carol Donovan of Jesse Collins Entertainment.
"This event comes at an important time for our AAPI community, as we unite with our allies to celebrate the breadth and diversity of the Asian American experience," said Sheila Lirio Marcelo, See Us Unite for Change Executive Producer and Founder of Care.com. "There is more work to be done in raising awareness of the contributions of our AAPI community and we're honored to have the support of our partners as we work to build solidarity in service of a more equal and just society in America."
"We are outraged and deeply saddened by the escalation of hate crimes against AAPI communities and stand with them in the fight against xenophobia and bigotry," said Chris McCarthy, President, MTV Entertainment Group. "Hate against one of us is hate against all of us and by working together on a global scale, we can help end this senseless violence."
"I am honored to be a part of an event that will highlight the rich history of the Asian community," said Jesse Collins, Executive Producer and Founder & CEO, Jesse Collins Entertainment. "Asian Pacific Americans have played an important role in shaping our country and bringing visibility to this broad community is something I am truly honored to do."
"We are in solidarity with the Asian and Pacific Islander community in the face of bigotry, racism and violence," said Mina Leferve, Head of Programming and Development, Facebook Watch. "We see what the community is enduring, and we're honored to help raise awareness and to help spotlight the rich and beautiful history of Asian and Pacific Islanders in America."
See Us Unite for Change is part of a broader advocacy campaign, See Us Unite, that is designed to accelerate impact and expand support for the AAPI community through the amplification of voices and education about the Asian American experience.
About See Us Unite
See Us Unite is a cultural campaign designed to accelerate impact and expand support for the AAPI community through solidarity and education. Our ambition is to amplify voices as we unite to change people's perception about what it means to be an American. We will do this by bringing allies and partners together to use our resources and networks to support the on-the-ground work of community organizers raising awareness, building understanding and broadening educational efforts about the Asian American experience. See Us Unite was created by a coalition of nonprofits including the Ford Foundation and MacArthur Foundation in service of solidarity with the AAPI Community. In partnership with the Asian Pacific Fund, See Us Unite will direct support to Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAAJ), Stop AAPI Hate, National Asian Pacific Women's Forum (NAPAWF), The Asian American Education Project (AAEdu), Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP), and the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA), and other AAPI organizations.
About MTV Entertainment Studios
MTV Entertainment Studios leverages the iconic brands of the MTV Entertainment portfolio (MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, Paramount TV, Smithsonian Channel, CMT, Pop TV, TVLand and Logo) to produce content for its thriving linear, streaming, digital, social, live events and audio platforms.
About Jesse Collins Entertainment
Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE) is a full-service television and film production company and has played an integral role in producing many of television's most memorable moments in music entertainment. JCE has a multi-year overall agreement with ViacomCBS Cable Networks. On the theatrical film side, the company also has a first look on JCE's film development projects which could include Viacom's film entities such as Paramount Players. The award-winning and critically acclaimed television that JCE has produced includes miniseries - The New Edition Story and The Bobby Brown Story; scripted series - American Soul and Real Husbands of Hollywood; children's series - Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices; award shows - BET Awards, Black Girls Rock!, BET Honors, UNCF's An Evening of Stars, BET Hip Hop Awards, ABFF Honors and Soul Train Awards; specials - John Lewis: Celebrating A Hero, Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration, Change Together: From The March On Washington To Today, Stand Up for Heroes, Dear Mama, Amanda Seales I Be Knowin', Def Comedy Jam 25 and Leslie Jones: Time Machine; as well as competition/game shows - Sunday Best, Hip Hop Squares, Nashville Squares and Rhythm & Flow. Jesse Collins, founder and CEO of the company, is the executive producer of all programming. He is also a co-executive producer for the iconic Grammy Awards. Most recently, he was executive producer of The 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show and produced The 2021 Academy Awards. Go to jessecollinsent.com for more information on the company.
About Facebook Watch:
Facebook Watch is a place to discover and enjoy video on Facebook. Home to a wide range of video - from Facebook Watch Originals like the award-winning Red Table Talk to gaming, sports, music, news and live content - Facebook Watch is a global destination where content, community and conversation come together. This is a personalized viewing experience, where you can discover new content based on what your friends are watching, and catch up on the shows you follow. Facebook Watch is available for free on mobile apps across Apple and Android, on desktop, laptop, all Portal devices and on TV apps [...].
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Official The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) via PR Newswire:
The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) and Coalition of Partners Launch See Us Unite Cultural Campaign to Drive Awareness and Understanding of the AAPI Experience
Campaign to Feature Leading Asian American Public Figures Including Daniel Dae Kim, Naomi Osaka, Lisa Ling, Jeremy Lin, Fareed Zakaria and Michelle Kwan Among Many Others
MTV Entertainment brands, as well as BET and Nickelodeon to Air and Facebook Watch to Exclusively Stream "See Us Unite for Change" Special Hosted by Ken Jeong with Performances by Jhene Aiko, Saweetie, Sting and More on Friday, May 21st at 8PM EDT/PDT
NEW YORK, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) and a coalition of partners including the Ford Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, The Henry Luce Foundation and the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation, launched the See Us Unite cultural campaign, a multi-platform effort designed to accelerate impact and expand support for the AAPI community. This campaign will launch nationwide on social and outdoor media featuring leading Asian American public figures, such as Daniel Dae Kim, Naomi Osaka, Lisa Ling, Jeremy Lin, Fareed Zakaria, Michelle Kwan and many others.
As part of the campaign, on May 21, 2021, MTV Entertainment will broadcast "See Us Unite for Change - The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) in service of the AAPI Community" at 8:00pm EDT/PDT across its portfolio of brands (MTV, Comedy Central, Paramount Network, Smithsonian Channel, Pop TV, VH1, CMT, TV Land and Logo) as well as BET and Nickelodeon, and stream exclusively on Facebook Watch. Hosted by Ken Jeong, the event will feature performances by artists including Jhene Aiko, Saweetie, Sting and more as well as appearances by Daniel Dae Kim and Lisa Ling, among many others. The event will also explore the history and contributions of Asian Americans and will feature testimonials from leading Asian American public figures, as well as individuals working to enact change on the ground, including Amanda Ngoc Nguyen, Ai-Jen Poo, Prof. Karthick Ramakrishnan and John C. Yang. The show's sponsorship is led by TAAF, along with Bank of America, Etsy, Verizon and ViacomCBS.
"Over the past year, we've witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of discrimination, violence and hate towards the AAPI community," said Sheila Lirio Marcelo, Executive Producer of the See Us Unite campaign, Board member of TAAF, and founder of Care.com. "But anti-Asian hate has had a long history in this country, and to truly shift perceptions on a larger scale, we must come together to take a stand against discrimination, slander and violence in all of its forms, utilizing every platform and tool that we have access to. Ultimately, our culture is our greatest asset in our effort to change hearts and minds."
Powerful grassroots-led efforts have emerged in response to the rise in anti-Asian violence and discrimination. To accelerate impact on the ground, the See Us Unite campaign is partnering with the Asian Pacific Fund to drive funding towards organizations including Asian Americans Advancing Justice, Stop AAPI Hate, National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF), The Asian American Education Project (AAEdu), Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP), the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA), and other AAPI organizations. Funds raised from the campaign will be directed towards education and awareness-raising efforts, as well as initiatives that build understanding and solidarity among diverse communities. Wieden+Kennedy provided in-kind support for the launch of the campaign.
"The rise in violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders is the latest in America's long legacy of racial injustice. Racism is pervasive and it thrives on ignorance. To end it, we have to first acknowledge it," said Ford Foundation President Darren Walker. "See Us Unite confronts that history and puts a spotlight on experiences that need to be seen and heard, because visibility matters."
"We stand in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander community and are committed to the ongoing work to address the challenges of racism, misogyny, and xenophobia in our country," said John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation President John Palfrey. "See Us Unite is a powerful campaign to combat anti-Asian racism and violence and celebrate the breadth of the AAPI culture and experience."
"We are honored to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Asian American and Pacific Islander community to celebrate their incredible contributions and stand up against the rise of bigotry and xenophobia," said Chris McCarthy, President, MTV Entertainment Group.
Please visit SeeUsUnite.org for more information about the #SeeUsUnite campaign.
About See Us Unite
See Us Unite is a cultural campaign designed to accelerate impact and expand support for the AAPI community through solidarity and education. Our ambition is to amplify voices as we unite to change people's perception about what it means to be an American. We will do this by bringing allies and partners together to use our resources and networks to support the on-the-ground work of community organizers raising awareness, building understanding and broadening educational efforts about the Asian American experience. See Us Unite was created by a coalition of nonprofits led by The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), in collaboration with the Ford Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, The Henry Luce Foundation and the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation in service of solidarity with the AAPI Community. In partnership with the Asian Pacific Fund, See Us Unite will direct support to Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAAJ), Stop AAPI Hate, National Asian Pacific Women's Forum (NAPAWF), The Asian American Education Project (AAEdu), Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP), the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA), and other AAPI organizations.
About The Asian American Foundation
The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) is a convener, incubator, and funder committed to accelerating opportunity and prosperity for AAPI communities. TAAF supports advocates and organizations committed to AAPI causes so that together we can more effectively take action against hate and violence, and build the infrastructure needed to improve AAPI advocacy, power, and representation across American society. We were founded to solve for the longstanding lack of investment and resources provided to AAPI communities and we strive to be a catalyzing force for creating a permanent and irrevocable sense of belonging for the 23 million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders living in the United States. Upon our founding, TAAF's Board raised $125 million to support AAPI organizations and causes over the next five years — the largest philanthropic commitment in history made by Asian Americans fully focused on supporting AAPI communities. For additional information about TAAF, please visit www.taaf.org.
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Update (5/20) - Official The Asian American Foundation press release, via PR Newswire:
Black Eyed Peas, Steven Yeun, Olivia Munn, Henry Golding, Sesame Street's Elmo, Chloe Flower, Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park, SEVENTEEN and More Join Jhene Aiko, Saweetie and Sting, featuring Far East Movement, for "See Us Unite for Change" Global Special Hosted by Ken Jeong
First-of-its-Kind Special to Help Drive Awareness and Understanding of the AAPI Experience as Part of the "See Us Unite" Cultural Campaign
MTV Entertainment brands, as well as BET and Nickelodeon, and Facebook Watch to Exclusively Stream the Special on Friday, May 21, at 8PM EDT/PDT; Will Air on MTV Globally Beginning May 21
NEW YORK, May 17, 2021 -- The Black Eyed Peas, Steven Yeun, Olivia Munn, Henry Golding, Chloe Flower, Sesame Street's Elmo and Alan, SEVENTEEN and Mike Shinoda, featuring iann dior and UPSAHL, are set to appear on the "See Us Unite for Change" global special. They will join host Ken Jeong and previously announced guests including Jhene Aiko, Saweetie, Sting featuring Far East Movement, Daniel Dae Kim, and Lisa Ling on Friday, May 21, 2021, at 8:00pm EDT/PDT. Additional presenters include Chloe Bennet, Cheryl Burke, Tim Chantarangsu, James Hong, Alan Kim, Michelle Kwan and Jeremy Lin.
The "See Us Unite for Change" special is part of the See Us Unite cultural campaign, a multi-platform effort led by The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) and its coalition of partners including the Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Henry Luce Foundation and the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation to accelerate impact and expand support for the AAPI community. The See Us Unite campaign brings together business leaders and grassroots activists, students, entertainers and nonprofit executives to drive awareness of diverse Asian-American cultures and accelerate impact to those communities. In addition to the broadcast special, the campaign includes social and outdoor media (link here) across the country.
"Despite these difficult times for our community, the formation of TAAF and their bold work on the See Us Unite campaign represent the best of what can emerge when we share a collective resolve for change," said Daniel Dae Kim, Co-Chair of the TAAF Advisory Council. "They're both great signs for our future."
MTV Entertainment will broadcast "See Us Unite for Change - The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) in service of the AAPI Community" across its portfolio of brands (MTV, Comedy Central, Paramount Network, Smithsonian Channel, Pop TV, VH1, CMT, TV Land and Logo), BET and Nickelodeon, and on MTV globally beginning May 21.The special event will stream exclusively on Facebook Watch. In addition to performances and appearances from special guests, the event will explore the history and contributions of Asian Americans, featuring testimonials from leading Asian American public figures as well as individuals working to enact change on the ground, including Amanda Ngoc Nguyen, Ai-Jen Poo, Prof. Karthick Ramakrishnan. and John C. Yang.
Executive Producers of this historic broadcast event are Sheila Lirio Marcelo, Founder of Care.com and TAAF Board Member, and Jesse Collins, Kimmie Kim and Carol Donovan of Jesse Collins Entertainment. The show's sponsorship is led by TAAF, along with Bank of America, Etsy, Frito-Lay, P&G, Verizon, and ViacomCBS.
Please visit SeeUsUnite.org for more information about the #SeeUsUnite campaign.
About See Us Unite
See Us Unite is a cultural campaign designed to accelerate impact and expand support for the AAPI community through solidarity and education. Our ambition is to amplify voices as we unite to change people's perception about what it means to be an American. We will do this by bringing allies and partners together to use our resources and networks to support the on-the-ground work of community organizers raising awareness, building understanding and broadening educational efforts about the Asian American experience. See Us Unite was created by a coalition of nonprofits led by The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), in collaboration with the Ford Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, The Henry Luce Foundation and the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation in service of solidarity with the AAPI Community. In partnership with the Asian Pacific Fund, See Us Unite will direct support to Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAAJ), Stop AAPI Hate, National Asian Pacific Women's Forum (NAPAWF), The Asian American Education Project (AAEdu), Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP), the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA), and other AAPI organizations.
About The Asian American Foundation
The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) is a convener, incubator, and funder committed to accelerating opportunity and prosperity for AAPI communities. TAAF supports advocates and organizations committed to AAPI causes so that together we can more effectively take action against hate and violence, and build the infrastructure needed to improve AAPI advocacy, power, and representation across American society. We were founded to solve for the longstanding lack of investment and resources provided to AAPI communities and we strive to be a catalyzing force for creating a permanent and irrevocable sense of belonging for the 23 million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders living in the United States. Upon our founding, TAAF's Board raised $125 million to support AAPI organizations and causes over the next five years — the largest philanthropic commitment in history made by Asian Americans fully focused on supporting AAPI communities. For additional information about TAAF, please visit www.taaf.org.
About MTV Entertainment Studios
MTV Entertainment Studios leverages the iconic brands of the MTV Entertainment portfolio (MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, Paramount TV, Smithsonian Channel, CMT, Pop TV, TVLand and Logo) to produce content for its thriving linear, streaming, digital, social, live events and audio platforms.
About Jesse Collins Entertainment
Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE) is a full-service television and film production company and has played an integral role in producing many of television's most memorable moments in music entertainment. JCE has a multi-year overall agreement with ViacomCBS Cable Networks. On the theatrical film side, the company also has a first look on JCE's film development projects which could include Viacom's film entities such as Paramount Players. The award-winning and critically acclaimed television that JCE has produced includes miniseries—The New Edition Story and The Bobby Brown Story; scripted series—American Soul and Real Husbands of Hollywood; children's series—Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices; award shows—BET Awards, Black Girls Rock!, BET Honors, UNCF's An Evening of Stars, BET Hip Hop Awards, ABFF Honors and Soul Train Awards; specials—John Lewis: Celebrating A Hero, Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration, Change Together: From The March On Washington To Today, Stand Up for Heroes, Dear Mama, Amanda Seales I Be Knowin', Def Comedy Jam 25 and Leslie Jones: Time Machine; as well as competition/game shows—Sunday Best, Hip Hop Squares, Nashville Squares and Rhythm & Flow. Jesse Collins, founder and CEO of the company, is the executive producer of all programming. He is also a co-executive producer for the iconic Grammy Awards. Most recently, he was executive producer of The 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show and produced The 2021 Academy Awards. Go to jessecollinsent.com for more information on the company.
About Facebook Watch
Facebook Watch is a place to discover and enjoy video on Facebook. Home to a wide range of video – from Facebook Watch Originals like the award-winning Red Table Talk to gaming, sports, music, news and live content – Facebook Watch is a global destination where content, community and conversation come together. This is a personalized viewing experience, where you can discover new content based on what your friends are watching, and catch up on the shows you follow. Facebook Watch is available for free on mobile apps across Apple and Android, on desktop, laptop, all Portal devices and on TV apps listed HERE.
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Originally published: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 20:52 BST.
MTV press release via TheFutonCritic.com; H/T: The Hollywood Reporter; Lead image: Variety; Additional source: Look to the Stars.
Nick India and Google Partner to Launch Hands-Free 'Nickelodeon Ludo' Game
India - Of all the games we have grown up playing, Ludo is a crowd favorite. It spans across all age groups, feels more than a game where your friends can turn foes before at a single roll of a die. Despite the gamut of board games, the sheer joy of strategizing to win Ludo remains unmatched. The lockdown saw a resurgence of Ludo as we cocooned ourselves indoors and went virtual to make our pegs win. And now, it’s time for an upgrade.
Bringing back the nostalgia, Nickelodeon India, the pioneering kids’ brand and category leader for 7 consecutive years, in a collaboration with Google India brings to you Nickelodeon Ludo, an innovative format to play the game hands-free with your favorite Nicktoons’ pegs and their voices. Sounds amazing right?
Nickelodeon and Google have collaborated to ride on the burgeoning fondness and popularity of Nicktoons that have captivated young minds for years and an attempt to redefine the craze for Ludo through the kid’s most favourite characters thus making the game more fun to play. The game will enable the users to play just with their voice from the convenience of a device. Adding a tinge of spunk to the classic game from Google, for the first time ever you'll be able to play Nickelodeon with a little voice help from Google. The game will have four houses with only two pegs each, with faces of your favorite Nicktoons on the pegs in each house and all you have to do is say ‘Ok Google, talk to Nickelodeon Ludo’. While teams with Green and Red colors will be renamed as Motu Patlu, and Rudra Rangeela, that of Blue and Yellow will be re-named as Shiva Reva, and Happy Pinaki, respectively.
Keeping in with the fervor, the game will be voiced over by your favourite Nicktoons. Upon launch, Nickelodeon Ludo will treat its users to a refreshing look and feel with its modern, yet minimalistic design as compared to the classic board. The game can be played hands free by a single player or 4 friends together present at the same place. The two pegs format instead of four, will give you a chance to reconnect with your friends, bond and help you unwind if you are looking out for a quick game! Nickelodeon Ludo will be available in English language and be open for all users.
Speaking on the initiative, Sonali Bhattacharya Head Marketing Kids TV Network at Viacom18 said “With a perpetual spirit to innovate we at Nickelodeon have always endeavored to engage with our young viewers by providing them unique and immersive experiences through multiple touchpoints that are unparalleled. This association with Google is yet another step towards collaborating with like-minded partners and creating a platform to experience different aspects of the media & entertainment ecosystem thus transporting them to the world of fun with their favourite Nicktoons.”
To proliferate the initiative further, the campaign will leave no stone unturned in reaching out to kids through all possible screens i.e. YouTube, on-air and digital mediums of the brand. From high rotation on air promotions on the Nickelodeon franchise channels and a robust digital plan across the Nickelodeon franchise social media and gaming platforms. The channel has also devised expansive influencer promotion and digital engagement through an array of exciting activities to keep them intrigued and drive their attention to Nickelodeon Ludo.
So, no more downloads, no more installation, with just their voice, users can play the game by just saying "Ok Google, talk to Nickelodeon Ludo”. This is hands down a perfect reason for the fans to try this game!
Disclaimer:
1. Compatible devices and internet required
2. Add your Child’s Google Account, managed by Family Link. Your child can sign into the Google devices with their Google Account managed with Family Link with their parent’s permission, children under 13 can also have their own personalised Google Assistant experience when they log in with their own account, managed with family Link.
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Originally published: Wednesday, May 19, 2021.
Source: AdGully; Additional sources: MediaNews4U, The Financial Express, Television Asia Plus, exchange4media, BestMediaInfo, AnimationXpress.
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ViacomCBS Underscores the Power of Partnership, Content and Capabilities During Virtual Upfront Presentation
ViacomCBS Underscores the Power of Partnership, Content and Capabilities During Virtual Upfront Presentation
Extensive Slate of Premium Content, Industry-Leading Advertising Solutions and Massive Footprint Across Linear and Digital Provide Unmatched Reach for Marketing Partners at Scale
NEW YORK-May 19, 2021--ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAC, VIACA) today showcased the strength of its content and capabilities with a special celebrity-casting Upfront edition of Survivor. Through a series of unique challenges, fan-favorite talent from ViacomCBS’ leading portfolio of entertainment, news and sports brands highlighted the company’s largest slate of premium programming, powerful suite of advertising solutions and massive reach to help marketing partners outplay, outwit and outlast in today’s increasingly complex marketplace.
“We’re giving marketers the ability to leverage the full scale and power of our brands and businesses with the broadest set of leading data-driven advertising capabilities and creative marketing solutions across every platform,” said Jo Ann Ross, President and Chief Advertising Revenue Office, ViacomCBS Domestic Advertising Sales. “We have exceptional content for everyone, everywhere across our expansive ecosystem — and this meaningful total reach in premium, brand-safe, high-engagement environments spanning broadcast, cable, streaming, experiential and social is second to none.”
ViacomCBS is providing more touch points than ever before to deliver true integration and alignment with its popular brands, premium IP and coveted audiences through simplified, unified and effective advertising solutions, including:
- ViacomCBS EyeQ Video, one of the biggest premium video ad platforms in digital media, with 60 million monthly full-episode viewers. Powered by ViacomCBS’ fast-growing ad-supported streaming properties, including Paramount+ and Pluto TV, the leading free streaming television service in the U.S., EyeQ provides marketers with unprecedented quality and scale for maximum reach and impact in one easy solution.
- Leading multicultural marketing solutions to help advertisers achieve their diversity, equity and inclusion goals as a trusted leader in the space, ensuring that marketers reach and engage ViacomCBS’ diverse audiences with authenticity and purpose.
- Award-winning custom creative, branded programming, live events, influencer and shopper marketing solutions, offering advertisers the opportunity to build affinity and convert passionate fans through distinctive, genuine storytelling.
- Vantage, the industry’s most sophisticated advanced advertising platform, which delivers relevance, optimization and results across every consumer touchpoint, including linear, digital and an addressable TV footprint of more than 40 million households.
- The company’s “InView” reporting platform, which provides a holistic overview of campaign performance and new levels of transparency, to help advertisers evaluate their multi-channel marketing investments across the ViacomCBS portfolio.
Today’s presentation concluded with a content showcase, unveiling the 2021-2022 CBS Fall Primetime schedule and previewing ViacomCBS’ most significant slate of original series to date spanning all genres, including drama, comedy, reality, kids and family, late night and daytime, major specials and tentpole events, as well as the best in sports and news.
Kids and Family
- Baby Shark’s Big Show! – Based on the world-famous pop culture phenomenon, the recently launched original series already ranks as the #2 preschool show on all of television, second only to PAW Patrol. The series centers on title character Baby Shark and his best friend William as they journey on fun-filled, musical and comedic adventures. Baby Shark’s Big Show! is co-produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio and SmartStudy, the global entertainment company behind the beloved children’s brand Pinkfong.
- Big Nate (Premieres September 2021 on Nickelodeon) – Based on author/cartoonist Lincoln Peirce’s best-selling children’s book series, which has sold more than 20-million copies and spent more than 150 weeks on the New York Times Best Sellers list, Big Nate is a brand-new TV series featuring the known and loved cast of characters in all-new storylines, still centered on Nate, a precocious 11-year-old boy whose shenanigans usually result in disaster, detention, or both.
- Blue’s Clues & You! – A remake of the landmark, curriculum-driven interactive preschool series Blue’s Clues, has a new generation of preschoolers searching for clues with beloved puppy Blue and new live-action host Josh. The series features new CG-animation for Blue and Magenta, brand-new elements and refreshed iconic items from the original series, including an updated Handy Dandy Notebook equipped with smartphone technology, and the return of fan-favorite characters. Currently in its second season, Blue’s Clues & You! airs weekdays on Nickelodeon.
- Middlemost Post (Premieres July 2021 on Nickelodeon) – In the tradition of Nickelodeon’s commitment to original creator-driven animation, Middlemost Post plunges viewers into an entirely unique world of quirky characters, hilarious adventures and stories of unwavering friendship. From the mind of veteran SpongeBob SquarePants storyboard artist John Trabbic III, this 2D-animated series follows Parker, a former rain cloud; Angus, a brawny mailman; and Russell, their magical pet walrus, as they deliver packages to the unusual inhabitants of Mount Middlemost.
- Rugrats (Premieres May 27 on Paramount+) – This brand-new, CG-animated reimagining of Nickelodeon’s iconic ‘90s hit reunites members of the original voice cast and follows the iconic crew of toddlers – Tommy Pickles, Chuckie Finster, Angelica Pickles, Susie Carmichael, and twins Phil and Lil DeVille – throughout their day-to-day lives that become high-stakes adventures in their imaginations.
- That Girl Lay Lay (Working Title; Premieres Summer 2021 on Nickelodeon) – Teen sensation and hip-hop artist Alaya “That Girl Lay Lay” High stars in this new comedy series as Lay Lay, an avatar from a personal affirmation app that magically comes to life. The series follows Lay Lay and her best friend Sadie as they navigate life as teenagers and discover who they truly are. That Girl Lay Lay is produced by Will Packer Media (Little, Girls Trip, Ride Along, What Men Want), with Will Packer serving as executive producer.
- The Barbarian and the Troll – This all-new live-action puppet comedy series follows Evan, a bridge troll in search of adventure, and Brendar, a fierce female warrior on a quest to defeat the evil demon who has imprisoned her brother. Co-created and executive produced by Mike Mitchell (Trolls, The Lego Movie II: The Second Part) and Drew Massey (Mutt & Stuff, Sid the Science Kid), The Barbarian and the Troll is, as AV Club cites, “...fun, witty, charming, and can be enjoyed by kids, parents and – frankly – adults who have absolutely no intention of having kids ever.”
- The Smurfs TV Series (Premieres October 2021 on Nickelodeon) – Based on the globally iconic franchise, and in partnership with LAFIG Belgium and IMPS, The Smurfs is a brand-new original CG-animated TV series following Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Hefty, Clumsy and others on a new set of adventures packed with humor, heart and high-stakes action.
- The Universe of SpongeBob SquarePants – Nickelodeon has expansive content plans for its major franchises, led by one of the company’s largest global properties, the top-rated SpongeBob SquarePants. Following its first-ever spin-off, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years, an original CG-animated series which successfully launched on Paramount+ in March, the franchise is readying its next series with the July premiere of The Patrick Star Show on Nickelodeon. The Patrick Star Show is a family sitcom starring Patrick (Bill Fagerbakke) and his relatives, who come together to navigate the constant comedic disruptions caused by Patrick’s wild whims and surreal imagination. The 2D-animated series offers a deeper dive into the beloved best friend’s life, with all the comedy and patented ‘Patrick-isms’ that have made the character an iconic part of the SpongeBob SquarePants Universe.
Drama
- Blue Bloods – Stars Tom Selleck in a drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement.
- Bull – Stars Michael Weatherly as Dr. Jason Bull, a brash, brilliant trial consultant who combines psychology, human intuition and high-tech data to learn what makes jurors, attorneys, witnesses and the accused tick. Inspired by the early career of Dr. Phil McGraw.
- CSI: Vegas – The sequel to the network’s global hit CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, opens a brand-new chapter in Las Vegas, the city where it all began where a brilliant new team of investigators led by Maxine Roby (Paula Newsome) must enlist the help of old friends - Gil Grissom, Sara Sidle, David Hodges, and Jim Brass - to do what they do best – follow the evidence.
- Equalizer – A reimagining of the classic series starring Academy Award® nominee and multi-hyphenate Queen Latifah (Chicago, Bessie) as Robyn McCall, an enigmatic woman with a mysterious background who uses her extensive skills as a former CIA operative to help those with nowhere else to turn.
- Evil – A psychological mystery that examines the origins of evil along the dividing line between science and religion. The series focuses on a skeptical female psychologist who joins a priest-in-training and a contractor as they investigate the Church’s backlog of unexplained mysteries, including supposed miracles, demonic possessions and hauntings. Their job is to assess if there is a logical explanation or if something truly supernatural is at work.
- FBI: International – From Emmy® Award-winning executive producer Dick Wolf, this fast-paced drama is the third iteration of the successful FBI brand that follows the elite operatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s International Fly Team.
- FBI – From Emmy® Award-winner Dick Wolf and the team behind the Law & Order brand, FBI stars Missy Peregrym and Zeeko Zaki in a fast-paced drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- Games People Play – Based on the popular book by Angela Burt-Murray, Games Divas Play, Games People Play is a sexy, stylized drama about the L.A. high life, where everyone plays to win.
- Good Sam – Stars Sophia Bush and Jason Isaacs in a drama about a gifted heart surgeon who excels in her new leadership role as Chief of Surgery after her renowned boss falls into a coma. But when he wakes up months later demanding to resume his duties, Sam is tasked with supervising the man who never acknowledged her stellar talent, who also happens to be her father, Dr. Rob “Griff” Griffith.
- Land Man – Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Land Man is a modern day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. The series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it’s reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics.
- Mayor of Kingstown – Follows the McLusky family – power brokers in Kingstown, Michigan, where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry. Tackling themes of systemic racism, corruption and inequality, the series provides a stark look at their attempt to bring order and justice to a town that has neither.
- NCIS: Hawai’i – The first female Special Agent in Charge of NCIS Pearl Harbor, Jane Tennant (Vanessa Lachey) and her unwavering team of specialists balance duty to family and country while investigating high-stakes crimes involving military personnel, national security and the mysteries of the sun-drenched island paradise itself.
- NCIS – Starring Mark Harmon, NCIS is more than just an action drama. With liberal doses of humor, it’s a show that focuses on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team forced to work together in high-stress situations as they investigate all crimes with Navy or Marine Corps ties.
- SEAL Team – A military drama that follows the professional and personal lives of the most elite unit of Navy SEALs as they train, plan and execute the most dangerous, high-stakes missions our country can ask of them.
- Star Trek: Discovery – Season four of Star Trek: Discovery finds Captain Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery facing a threat unlike any they’ve ever encountered. With Federation and non-Federation worlds alike feeling the impact, they must confront the unknown and work together to ensure a hopeful future for all.
- The Good Fight – In the fifth season, Diane (Christine Baranski) is forced to question whether it’s appropriate for her to help run an African American law firm with Liz (Audra McDonald) when the firm loses two top lawyers. Meanwhile, Marissa (Sarah Steele) and the firm become entangled with Hal Wackner (Mandy Patinkin), a regular Chicagoan who decides to open his own courtroom in the back of a copy shop.
- Tyler Perry’s Ruthless – BET+ original series Tyler Perry’s Ruthless is the riveting story of a young woman who becomes entangled in a scandalous cult of powerful sex-crazed fanatics, who she must now play along with until she can find a way to free herself and her young daughter.
- Tyler Perry’s Sistas – In the new season of Tyler Perry’s Sistas, Tyler Perry takes viewers on an exhilarating ride of emotions and gut-busting predicaments that will test the ladies’ long-standing friendship. This band of women, intertwined with their newfound relationships, must navigate this new-age dating scene as they continue to search for love in their 30’s.
- Tyler Perry’s The Oval – The one-hour drama, Tyler Perry’s The Oval, lifts the veil of what can happen when the leader of the free world, his wife and family are crazed maniacs. The series also highlights the personal side and everyday lives of the staff who run the inner workings of the nation’s most iconic residence.
- Y: 1883 – Follows the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the Great Plains toward the last bastion of untamed America. It is a stark retelling of Western expansion, and an intense study of one family fleeing poverty to seek a better future in America’s promised land – Montana.
- Yellowstone – Chronicles the Dutton family, led by John Dutton, who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States. Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds and hard-earned respect, the ranch is in constant conflict with those it borders – an expanding town, an Indian reservation and America’s first national park.
- Yellowstone Spinoff, 6666 (Working Title) – Founded when Comanches still ruled West Texas, no ranch in America is more steeped in the history of the West than the 6666. Still operating as it did two centuries before, and encompassing an entire county, the 6666 is where the rule of law and the laws of nature merge in a place where the most dangerous thing one does is the next thing… The 6666 is synonymous with the merciless endeavor to raise the finest horses and livestock in the world, and ultimately where world class cowboys are born and made.
Comedy
- B Positive – A comedy from Chuck Lorre and Marco Pennette that revolves around Drew (Thomas Middleditch), a therapist and newly divorced dad who is faced with finding a kidney donor when he runs into Gina (Annaleigh Ashford), a rough-around-the-edges woman from his past who volunteers her own.
- Beavis and Butt-Head – Emmy® Award-winning Mike Judge reimagines MTV’s seminal, Gen X-defining Beavis and Butt-Head, who return for another movie adventure to debut on Paramount+, and will then kick-off the new series on Comedy Central.
- Bigger – Hailed by ESSENCE as, “A love letter to the friendships Black women count on,” BET+ original series Bigger follows Layne, a single-black-woman and her close-knit group of 30-somethings as they navigate love, friendships, career ambitions and the journey to getting BIGGER, together. When a college acquaintance suddenly dies, the group is forced to take a deeper look at their messy lives, while asking themselves – is this it or is there something bigger and better?
- Bob ♥ Abishola – From award-winning creator, executive producer and writer Chuck Lorre, Bob ♥ Abishola is a love story about a middle-aged compression sock businessman from Detroit (Billy Gardell) who unexpectedly falls for his cardiac nurse, a Nigerian immigrant (Folake Olowofoyeku), while recovering from a heart attack and sets his sights on winning her over.
- First Wives Club – Hit BET+ original series First Wives Club, from Paramount Television Studios, follows best friends Ari, Hazel and Bree as they reunite to help each other through rough patches in their lives. Tired of always being the ones to make sacrifices, they vow to prioritize their friendship and have more fun. Along the way, the women learn that as long as they have each other, there's nothing they can't do. In season two, Ari, Hazel and Bree will continue to find strength in their sisterhood.
- Ghosts – Stars Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar in a distinctive new comedy about a cheerful freelance journalist and an up-and-coming chef from the city who throw both caution and money to the wind when they decide to convert a huge, rundown country estate they inherited into a bed & breakfast, only to find it’s inhabited by the many spirits of deceased residents who now call it home. Based on the critically acclaimed BBC series.
- Guilty Party – Starring Kate Beckinsale as Beth, a discredited journalist desperate to salvage her career by latching on to the story of a young mother sentenced to life in prison for maiming and murdering her husband — crimes she claims she didn’t commit. In trying to uncover the truth, Beth finds herself in over her head as she contends with Colorado gun smugglers, clickbait culture, the doldrums of marriage and her own tarnished past.
- iCarly – The new season picks up nearly 10 years after the original show ended, and finds Carly Shay, the original influencer, and her friends navigating work, love and their family in their twenties. Returning original series stars Miranda Cosgrove (Carly), Jerry Trainor (Spencer) and Nathan Kress (Freddie) are joined by newcomers Laci Mosley (Harper) and Jaidyn Triplett (Millicent).
- Smallwood – Based on professional bowler Tom Smallwood’s life, stars Pete Holmes and Chi McBride in a new comedy about a stoic Midwest husband and dad who gets laid off from a car assembly line and makes the extraordinary decision to provide for his family by following his dream of becoming a professional bowler.
- The Game – Relocating from San Diego to Sin City, the revival returns with a mix of original cast and new players to offer a modern-day examination of Black culture through the prism of pro football. The team will tackle racism, sexism, classism and more as they fight for fame, fortune, respect and love—all while trying to maintain their souls as they each play "The Game."
- The Harper House – The adult animated comedy series created by Brad Neely follows an overconfident female head of a household as she struggles to regain a higher status for herself and for her family of oddballs, after losing her job and moving from the rich side to the poor side of an Arkansas small town. To save money, they’ve moved into their inherited Victorian fixer-upper, the historic Harper House.
- The Neighborhood – Stars Cedric the Entertainer and Max Greenfield in a comedy about what happens when the friendliest guy in the Midwest moves his family to a neighborhood in Los Angeles where not everyone looks like him or appreciates his extreme neighborliness.
- Twenties – Ranked as the #1 new comedy series on cable for African Americans P18-49 in 2020, and premiered to critical acclaim with its first-time portrayal of a masculine-presenting Queer woman of color as the lead in a primetime show. The scripted series created and written by Lena Waithe and Hillman Grad Productions stars a queer black girl who is chasing her dreams of being a screenwriter in Los Angeles alongside her two best friends, Marie and Nia. While they live separate lives, the girls lean on each other for guidance as they navigate their twenties and test the limits of diversity, love and inclusion.
- Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living – In season two of comedy series Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living, Mr. Brown, Cora and the gang open their assisted living facility, and a hilarious variety of personalities come to live in the home, bringing with them a ton of laughs and experiences. Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living is the #1 new scripted series for African Americans P18-49, P25-54 and P2+ on cable for broadcast season 20-21.
- Tyler Perry’s House of Payne – The eighth season of the hilarious comedy features retired fire chief Curtis Payne and his lovely wife Ella. Together, the loving couple navigates the problems of life with their quirky modern-day family. Tyler Perry’s House of Payne is the #1 comedy series on cable for African Americans P2+ on Cable in the calendar year 2020.
- United States of Al – Stars Adhir Kalyan and Parker Young in a comedy about the friendship between Riley (Young), a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio, and Awalmir (“Al”) Kalyan, the interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan, and has just arrived to start a new life in America.
- Younger – Darren Star’s critically acclaimed smash-hit, Younger, follows Liza Miller (Sutton Foster), a talented editor navigating the highly competitive world of publishing, while juggling the complications of mixing business with pleasure, and facing the lie she created about her age to land her dream job.
- Young Sheldon – For young Sheldon Cooper, it isn’t easy growing up in East Texas. Being a once-in-a-generation mind capable of advanced mathematics and science isn’t always helpful in a land where church and football are king. And while the vulnerable, gifted and somewhat naïve Sheldon deals with the world, his very normal family must find a way to deal with him.
Reality
- Amazing Race – A multiple Emmy® Award-winning reality series hosted by Emmy® Award-nominated host Phil Keoghan, where teams of two embark on a trek around the world and compete in a series of challenges at different destinations. Teams who fall the farthest behind are gradually eliminated, with the first team to arrive at the final destination winning The Amazing Race and the $1 million prize.
- Behind the Music – The groundbreaking and prolific music documentary series returns with several new episodes and the best of the vault remastered and updated for today’s audiences, with artist interviews, a creative refresh and reimagined visual style.
- Big Brother – Follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with 94 HD cameras and 113 microphones, recording their every move 24 hours a day. Each week, someone will be voted out of the house, with the last remaining houseguest receiving the grand prize.
- Come Dance with Me – Exceptionally talented young dancers from across the country invite one inspirational (and untrained) family member, or other adult who has supported their dance dreams, to become their dance partner for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize. Hosted by Philip Lawrence with judges Jenna Dewan, Tricia Miranda and Dexter Mayfield.
- Infamy: When Fame Turns Deadly – In this groundbreaking new true crime series, GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress Monica, who knows firsthand what being in the spotlight can bring, explores celebrity cases where notoriety and fame turn fatal. Each episode unravels the mystery and the motives behind the crimes, revealing a dark side to being in the public eye when betrayal, jealousy and greed lead to tragedy.
- Jersey Shore Family Vacation – Last trip brought the family back together following the infamous bridesmaids’ speech, and now, once again, the roommates are packing up and inviting their friends, family and loved ones for a Jersey-style family vacation. Between engagements, birthdays and gender reveals, there’s plenty to celebrate on this trip.
- Kids Say the Darndest Things – Tiffany Haddish hosts the reimagined variety show where she showcases her unparalleled comedic talents, her singular voice, humor and life perspective to interact with real kids from across the country in an honest, unpredictable and hilarious way.
- RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars – Premiering on Paramount+ for the first time, the highly anticipated new season is bringing back thirteen fabulous queens to vie for a spot in the “Drag Race Hall of Fame” and a cash prize of $100,000.
- RuPaul’s Drag Race – The Emmy® Award-winning competition series hosted by five-time Emmy® Award-winning Host and Executive Producer RuPaul, brings together fabulous queens as they vie for the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar” and a cash prize of $100,000.
- Survivor – The groundbreaking reality series hosted by Jeff Probst challenges a group of castaways to compete against each other under difficult circumstances while sharing the same ultimate goal: to outwit, outplay and outlast in order to be named Sole Survivor and win the $1 million prize.
- Texas 6 – Emmy® Award-nominated docuseries following the Greyhounds, a high school 6-man football team under the direction of Coach Dewaine Lee, as they strive to win the 6-Man Football State Championship. While football remains the spine of Strawn, TEXAS 6 ultimately depicts the spirit of a small town and a team that shows up for one another on and off the field.
- The Hills: New Beginnings – After a year of lockdowns and lost time, the cast of Hollywood’s most iconic friend group is reuniting. This season finds them at a crossroads and their lives tested like never before. While some struggle with the financial strains from the global pandemic and rebuilding businesses, others are navigating through rocky relationships, struggling with addiction as well as their mental and physical health. From a highly-publicized divorce and rekindling former flames to starting new families and surprise pregnancies, all bets are off this season. Joined by a new Hollywood “it” girl on the scene and a long-awaited reunion with a former castmate, the group is writing their newest chapter once again.
- Tough as Nails – A competition series that celebrates everyday Americans who consider the calluses on their hands a badge of honor, hosted by Phil Keoghan.
- Yo! MTV Raps – MTV is bringing back its most storied hip-hop series and music franchise for Paramount+. Its return will include hosted segments, live performances, cyphers and lifestyle content, and will serve as a comprehensive deep dive into the current state of hip-hop. After its debut 33 years ago on August 6, 1988, Yo! MTV Raps became the premiere destination for all things hip-hop. The advent of the series was crucial to the rise of rap music worldwide, creating a global passion for the genre and greater hip-hop culture, which has since become the most dominant force in mainstream music and pop culture worldwide.
- 1000 Years of Slavery – This four-hour series follows celebrities and activists on personal journeys of discovery to confront the horrific legacy of slavery and its impact on the world.
Late Night and Daytime
- CBS Daytime – The #1 daypart for 35 consecutive seasons features the top program and longest-running game show, The Price is Right hosted by Drew Carey; Let’s Make A Deal, hosted by Wayne Brady; the top daytime drama, The Young and The Restless; the most-watched U.S.-produced daytime drama series in the world, The Bold and The Beautiful; and the daily talk show The Talk hosted by Sheryl Underwood, Carrie Ann Inaba, Amanda Kloots and Elaine Welteroth.
- The Daily Show with Trevor Noah – Comedy Central’s tentpole late-night franchise brings insightful humor to the day’s top headlines, providing coverage of and catharsis from daily events through a sharp, incisive lens. Noah’s coverage is deepened by his team of Correspondents and Contributors. The Daily Show with Trevor Noah airs weeknights at 11:00pm ET/PT on Comedy Central and is available the following morning on Paramount+, the streaming service from ViacomCBS.
- The Late Late Show with James Corden – Each weeknight, James Corden invites the audience to join in on the fun, as the Emmy® Award-winning The Late Late Show with James Corden features a mix of celebrity guests, musical acts, games and sketches.
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology and more.
- Unt. Charlamagne Tha God Project – Lenard “Charlamagne Tha God” McKelvey hosts a weekly, topical show on Comedy Central that gives his unfiltered take on relevant issues that are permeating within politics and culture. Unapologetically Black, nothing is off limits.
Specials and Events
- BET Awards – The biggest night in culture will celebrate the brightest stars across music, television, film, sports and social impact. The 2020 BET Awards broke ground as the first official award show to move forward during the COVID-19 pandemic, and claimed the top spot as the #1 Cable Awards Show among P18-49 for the 2020 broadcast season for the sixth consecutive calendar year (2015-2020).
- CMT Music Awards – Hosted by superstars Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown, country music’s only entirely fan-voted award show will celebrate music’s hottest stars, delivering two-and-a-half hours of nonstop performances and one-of-a-kind collaborations in and around Music City on June 9.
- The DAYTIME EMMY® Awards – Honors the best in daytime television and is produced by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and Associated Television International (ATI).
- The EMMY® Awards – Presented by the Television Academy, celebrates achievements in various sectors of the television industry.
- Hip Hop Awards – The annual celebration pays homage to a culture that changed the world while highlighting the best in hip-hop music. Year after year, BET Networks delivers the best in hip-hop for an unforgettable night of performances, cyphers and tributes honoring hip-hop legends that have and continue to make hip-hop culture a global force.
- MTV Video Music Awards – The MTV Video Music Awards annually delivers the definitive celebration of the year’s best music videos. With unparalleled performances and watershed moments, the telecast provides an open forum for artistry and expression that leaves an indelible mark on culture.
- Soul Train Awards – Recognizes the best in Soul, R&B and Hip-Hop from legends to the next generation.
- The GRAMMY Awards ® – Presented by the Recording Academy, recognizes exceptional achievements in the music industry.
- The TONY® Awards – Presented by the Broadway League and The American Theatre Wing, honors the outstanding shows, performances and artistry of each Broadway season.
Sports
- NFL ON CBS – Will present more than 100 games during its 62nd year of coverage of the NFL with the Network's strongest schedule and more Sunday afternoon games than ever before. Home to the AFC and many of the NFL's best young quarterbacks, the 2021 slate features 10 national doubleheader windows in the NFL's most-watched slot at 4:25 PM ET; the annual Thanksgiving showdown in Dallas; appearances from marquee NFC teams; and four playoff games, including the AFC Championship. Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, and Tracy Wolfson are the NFL ON CBS' lead announce team.
- CBS Sports Soccer – CBS Sports and Paramount+ have quickly become a leading destination for U.S. soccer fans, featuring multi-platform coverage of more than 1,400 live matches each year across an extensive portfolio of soccer properties, including UEFA club competitions; NWSL; Concacaf national team competitions (Men’s World Cup Qualifiers, Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, Men’s Nations League and Women’s Nations League); Italy's Serie A; Argentina's Liga Profesional de Fútbol; and Brazil's Campeonato Brasileirão Série A.
- GOLF ON CBS – CBS Sports has established CBS as the preeminent network for golf coverage, showcasing the biggest events and brightest stars in the sport on a weekly basis for a total of 20 events. The PGA TOUR ON CBS is the lead broadcast partner for the PGA TOUR. CBS Sports also serves as the broadcast home for two Major Championships, annually presenting THE MASTERS - the longest-running sporting event broadcast on one network and annually the most-watched golf tournament of the entire season - and the PGA CHAMPIONSHIP, this week for the 31st consecutive year.
- NCAA Men’s Basketball and March Madness – CBS Sports enters its 41st consecutive season broadcasting men's college basketball with coverage featuring top conferences, marquee teams, rivalry games and Conference Championships, including the Big Ten Championship. CBS will also broadcast the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship for the 40th time, including a partnership since 2011 with Turner Sports.
- SEC ON CBS – CBS Sports’ college football Saturday showcase is home to the SEC ON CBS, providing national coverage of the Southeastern Conference and the SEC Game of the Week. The schedule, which features the most-watched college football television package, has the majority of its games in the traditional 3:30 PM ET time slot, and is highlighted annually with a primetime game and the SEC Championship. Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson and Jamie Erdahl are CBS Sports’ lead college football announce team.
News
- CBS Sunday Morning – Anchored by Jane Pauley, CBS Sunday Morning is America’s #1 Sunday morning news program, featuring award-winning reporting on the arts, music, nature, entertainment, sports, history, science, Americana, and highlighting unique human accomplishments and achievements.
- CBS This Morning – Each weekday morning, Gayle King, Anthony Mason and Tony Dokoupil deliver two hours of original reporting, breaking news and top-level newsmaker interviews in an engaging and informative format that challenges the norm in network morning news programs.
- CBS This Morning: Saturday – Hosted by Jeff Glor, Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson, CBS This Morning: Saturday presents a mix of stories and coverage of national and global news, as well as featured interviews with celebrated chefs, authors, celebrities and musicians.
- CBS Weekend News – Anchored by Adriana Diaz and Jericka Duncan, CBS Weekend News is a national broadcast featuring the latest headlines, original reporting and in-depth pieces that add context and perspective to the world’s events.
- Evening News with Norah O’Donnell – Anchor and Managing Editor Norah O’Donnell leads CBS News’ flagship evening news broadcast featuring breaking news reports, feature stories and interviews by CBS News correspondents and reporters covering events across the world.
- Face the Nation – In this interview and discussion broadcast, with the topics determined by news events of the week, Margaret Brennan interviews principal newsmaker guests. The program broadcasts from Washington, D.C. and features a roundtable discussion.
- 48 Hours – One of the most successful true crime docuseries in television history. Human drama at its most gripping – covering the crimes that stop your heart and test your conscience. The determined justice seekers versus the criminals who believe they are above the law. 48 Hours is an award-winning franchise that taps into our endless fascination with murder mysteries.
- 60 Minutes – The most influential program on television is still the #1 primetime news broadcast. With unparalleled reporting, 160 Emmy® Awards and a steady presence among Nielsen’s Top five programs – including as its #1 weekly broadcast among all programs five times last season – 60 Minutes has never been stronger.
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SpongeBob featured in ViacomCBS' Upfront 2021 presentation!:
TONY ROMO: “Jeff, in our house SpongeBob SquarePants is a Hall of Fame player”
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: “My lips are tingling from the spiciness of this conversation”
TONY ROMO: “As a Hall of Fame player, like SpongeBob, if you form an alliance with him, and you kinda get together with advertisers, you’re gonna win big in any demo in any field!
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: “First you do a zig, then you take a little zag, that’s how you find a shortcut”
TONY ROMO: “…Ill take that as a yes”
From Variety:
ViacomCBS Upfront Recap: More Emphasis on Mountain of Content, as Individual Networks Are Downplayed
ViacomCBS has spoken. The conglom leaned into what it deemed its “beautiful ecosystem” of “premium content” in a upfronts presentation that opened with “Survivor” host Jeff Probst leading ViacomCBS stars on a faux “Celebrity Survivor Casting Special.”
Leaning in on the idea of synergy inside the ViacomCBS, this year’s presentation made no real distinction between channel brands (except for a brief roundup of the CBS schedule at the very end — with a voiceover rushing through the lineup).
Unlike the CBS upfronts of old, when the network would highlight night-by-night strategy and programming initiatives in detail, the focus here was on hammering home the entire company’s library. ViacomCBS’ programming was promoted as one holistic slate, separated by genre: Dramas, comedies, reality/unscripted, kids and family, latenight/daytime, specials/events and sports/news.
“There’s something for everybody, giving our partners the largest possible audience,” Probst said.
The emphasis was on touting the reach of the entire company, which it says is “60 million monthly full-episode viewers.”
The “Celebrity Survivor Casting Special” bit ran about 20 minutes — nearly half the entire 45-minute presentation — and was broken up by faux advertisements (a gag that Fox employed with a more satirical edge earlier this week) promoting ViacomCBS’ “Eye Q” and “In-View Dashboard” advertising initiatives for media buyers.
In one brief mention of the various brands, and taking the “Mountain of Entertainment” launch campaign for Paramount Plus even further, a ViacomCBS map also included an “Isle of Partnership Possibilities.” That included “linear oasis” featuring CBS, a “Bakish Bay” where MTV and BET reside, and a “Sea of Transparency” where Nickelodeon and Comedy Central are. Then there was the “land of streams” with Pluto TV next to Paramount TV peak.
JoAnn Ross, the president and chief advertising revenue officer, ViacomCBS Domestic Advertising Sales, was the only exec on the program, and said she hoped next year’s upfront presentation would once again be in person.
“We hope we’ll all be face to face somewhere elegant eating and drinking and having a great time with you,” she said.
Later, “The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert did his part, sharing that “Viacom CBS is unleashing its biggest content slate ever. Yes, I said ‘unleashing’ and that’s not my word. That’s the company’s chosen word for what’s about to happen. They’re unleashing the content that will then maraud across the entertainment landscape like some ancient guardian beast awakened by an ill-conceived nuclear experiment.
“And the only way to appease the network Cthulhu is by selling off the branding rights, introducing the ‘Pineapple Fanta End of the World,’” he quipped. “We are number one, y’all, in viewership all across the important demos, diverse audiences and on social media. We are meme-ing all the TikToks and gram-tagging all the Venmos, hashtag on-fleek, fam! Facepalm, squad goals… You want to target left leaning tiny fedora-wearing ping pong enthusiasts with a pension for crime procedurals and strawberry lemonade popsicles but who have that thing where cilantro tastes like soap? We can do that.”
For specifics on CBS’ franchise-heavy fall lineup, including three different iterations of “FBI” (including newcomer “FBI: International”), three editions of “NCIS” (with the freshman “NCIS: Hawai’i” replacing the outgoing New Orleans series) and the return of the “CSI” universe, via “CSI: Vegas,” read on here.
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Originally published: Wednesday, May 19, 2021.
Additional source: Kidscreen.