Saturday, August 21, 2021

Nicktoons Global to Premiere 'The Smurfs' on Monday 4th October 2021

Blue and small, and standing only three apples tall, The Smurfs are set to make their debut on Nicktoons Global on Monday 4th October 2021 at 18:10 (CET)! The CG-animated series follows the beloved characters embarking upon rousing adventures. Following launch, new episodes will air daily at 18:10 (CET), with next weekday encores at 06:13 (CET).


The original series marks the return of the globally renowned characters to television for the first time in nearly 40 years and follows Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy, Hefty, Clumsy and the other inhabitants of Smurf Village on all-new adventures, packed with humor, heart and high-stakes action. In the premiere episode, “Smurf-Fu,” when Smurfette rescues Brainy from a giant snake, the other Smurfs ask her to teach them “Smurf-Fu.” Next in, “Diaper Daddy,” when everyone is tired of changing Baby’s diapers, Handy decides to invent a robot that will do the job.

NickToons Global is available in Central Eastern Europe, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia and more.

Monday 4th October 2021 - Smurf-Fu / Diaper Daddy
Tuesday 5th October 2021 - Who Nose? / Clumsy Not Clumsy
Wednesday 6th October 2021 - Unsmurfable Smile / Mind the Cat
Thursday 7th October 2021 - Where's Papa Smurf? / Who's Heftier?
Friday 8th October 2021 - Smurfs in Disguise / Jokes on You

Monday 11th October 2021 - The Scariest Smurf / DRIIINNGGGGG!
Tuesday 12th October 2021 - My Smurf the Hero / Alien Smurf
Wednesday 13th October 2021 - Smurf Your Seat Belts / Leaf It Alone
Thursday 14th October 2021 - Bringing Up Smurfy / The Makeover
Friday 15th October 2021 - The Smurfs: The Pluffs!

The voice cast pushing the charm and absurdity of the original comics to even greater heights in the U.S.-English dub includes: David Freeman (7 Promises) as Papa Smurf, the father figure keeping the other Smurfs in line; Berangere McNeese (Matriochkas) as Smurfette, a curious Smurf who is always ready to take part in new adventures; Lenny Mark Irons (No Man’s Land) as Gargamel, a conniving human wizard with a bottomless thirst to capture Smurfs; Youssef El Kaoukibi (NRJ Belgium) as Brainy, who considers himself the smartest of the bunch; and Catherine Hershey (Boundary Games) as Willow, the brave and wise matriarch of a new tribe of girl Smurfs.

The Smurfs CG-animated series acquisition is overseen by Layla Lewis, Senior Vice President, Global Acquisitions and Content Partnerships and Dana Cluverius, Senior Vice President, Current Series Animation for Nickelodeon.

The Smurfs will make its Nickelodeon debut in the U.S. on Friday, Sept. 10, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

The brand-new series underscores Nickelodeon’s strategy to be the home of the biggest franchises kids and families love. The Smurfs expands Nickelodeon’s growing portfolio of influential properties that already includes SpongeBob SquarePants, The Patrick Star Show, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years, PAW Patrol, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Blue’s Clues & You!, the all-new animated Star Trek: Prodigy series and the Transformers co-production.

The Smurfs is a Peyo Productions and Dupuis Audiovisuel production, in co-production with KiKA, Ketnet and RTBF, with the participation of TF1 and with the participation of Wallimage (La Wallonie), of Screen Flanders, of BNPPFFF and with the support of the Tax Shelter of the Belgian Government and the participation of the CNC.

Still from "Diaper Daddy".

Still from "Clumsy Not Clumsy".

Still from "Who's Heftier?".

Still from "Leaf It Alone".

Still from "DRIIINNGGGGG!".

Still from "Unsmurfable Smile".

Still from "Smurfs In Disguise".

Still from "Alien Smurf".

Still from "Bringing Up Smurfy".



© Peyo Productions - Dupuis Édition & Audiovisuel - Dargaud Media - KiKA - KETNET - RTBF.be - 2021

About Peyo, LAFIG Belgium/IMPS (International Merchandising Promotions & Services)

IMPS, together with LAFIG Belgium, are the official licensors of the little blue-skinned characters ‘The Smurfs.’ Over the years, IMPS has worked in close collaboration with its agents worldwide to develop successful licensed merchandising, retail and co-branded promotions, publishing activities, broadcasting deals, theme parks, live shows and family entertainment centers that have secured the everlasting success of the Smurfs.  IMPS is run by Véronique Culliford, the daughter of Pierre Culliford, the creator of the Smurfs, who is better known under his pseudonym Peyo. Véronique has run IMPS since 1984 and controls with LAFIG Belgium the rights to the Smurfs characters and the Smurfs licensing worldwide.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 42nd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of ViacomCBS Inc. (Nasdaq: VIACA, VIAC).

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SPONGEBOB'S LOST PITCH BIBLE REVEALED! Stephen Hillenburg's Never-Before-Seen Episodes & More!

SPONGEBOB'S LOST PITCH BIBLE REVEALED! Stephen Hillenburg's Never-Before-Seen Episodes & More! | Vailskibum94


When SpongeBob SquarePants was pitched to Nickelodeon by Stephen Hillenburg, a series of pages were created. This shows off Sponge Boy, Patrick, Squidward, and all the key elements of Bikini Bottom that would make up SpongeBob SquarePants. It's officially public!

The SpongeBob SquarePants pitch bible has been lost media ever since Stephen Hillenburg made it. Pages have come out every once in a while, but the full document hasn't been seen by the public until now. In it, we get lost SpongeBob episodes and scenes, a surprise romance with Sandy Cheeks, different designs for The Chum Bucket and The Krusty Krab, and so much more! Let's step into Hillenburg's creative mind from more than two decades ago, before SpongeBob appeared on Nickelodeon...


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8 Shocking Changes in the New iCarly! 🤯 | NickRewind

8 Shocking Changes in the New iCarly! 🤯 | NickRewind


While it is great to be reunited with many familiar faces in the new iCarly, a lot has changed since we last saw Carly (Miranda Cosgrove), Spencer (Jerry Trainor), and Freddie (Nathan Kress)!  Sam (Jennette McCurdy) has gone off and joined a biker gang; Freddie has an adopted daughter; and Nevel (Reed Alexander) is BACK?!  Here's NickRewind's list of the 8 most SHOCKING changes (and 1 unsurprising one) in the new iCarly!

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The iCarly Theme Song is now available on the Mega Music Fest Album across all major streaming platforms! Click here for the album ➡️ https://at.nick.com/MegaMusicFest

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How to get in on Breakfast Burrito Saturdays 🌯 | The Loud House Movie | Netflix Futures

How to get in on Breakfast Burrito Saturdays 🌯 | The Loud House Movie | Netflix Futures

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Now that Lily has teeth, she can finally be a part of Breakfast Burrito Saturdays! But with nine other sisters fighting for some grub, she's going to need Lincoln's help. Good thing Lincoln always has a plan A and B! But when both fail, Lincoln might just have to turn to his baby sister to get some of their dad's famous morning cuisine! Catch all the action in The Loud House Movie is now streaming on Netflix. Click here for all the details!

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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for August 21, 2021 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for August 21, 2021 | Nickelodeon


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

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

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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for August 20, 2021 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for August 20, 2021 | Nickelodeon


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

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

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

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JoJo Siwa - U-N-I (Official Music Video) | Its JoJo Siwa

JoJo Siwa - U-N-I (Official Music Video) | Its JoJo Siwa


JoJo Siwa - U-N-I (Official Music Video)


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‘Paw Patrol’ Unleashed: Behind ViacomCBS’s Plan to Take on Disney | Nickelodeon

When Paw Patrol: The Movie hit theaters and the Paramount+ streaming service on Friday, August 20, it kicked off one of ViacomCBS’ most ambitious efforts to take on Disney in the streaming wars.

Rubble (voiced by Keegan Hedley), Chase (voiced by Iain Armitage), Rocky (voiced by Callum Shoniker), Skye (voiced by Lilly Bartlam), Ryder (voiced by Will Brisbin), Marshall (voiced by Kingsley Marshall), Liberty (voiced by Marsai Martin), and Zuma (voiced by Shayle Simons) in PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE from Paramount Pictures. Spin Master/Handout via REUTERS

The release of the feature film based on the animated children’s series about a group of rescue dogs who protect their community, will be backed by an “eight figure” marketing blitz, with 1,800 TV ads across channels like Nickelodeon. It involves partnerships with almost 200 companies - from Kellogg’s cereal to Best Western hotels - on tie-ins for toys and other products, many of which will come with a free trial of Paramount+.

The strategy is the highest-profile example of a game plan ViacomCBS has developed to build out its kids’ franchises - including SpongeBob SquarePants, iCarly, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - and use their success to help become a credible competitor in the war for paying streaming subscribers at a time when consolidation in the industry is leaving the company at a disadvantage.

“Disney is the gold standard in terms of really creating and monetizing franchises,” CFRA analyst Tuna Amobi told Reuters.

“ViacomCBS is looking to do the same thing, but they haven’t been as aggressive in terms of actually getting an early start and pivoting into streaming and taking some of the potentially game-changing actions that we’ve seen from other companies, especially with the way COVID affected the industry. So the Paw Patrol film could be a litmus test in terms of going day-and-date streaming and theatrical.”

Friday will mark the first time ViacomCBS has debuted a film in theaters and on Paramount+ simultaneously, a decision the company announced in June. According to executives, it assessed the likelihood of parents bringing their unvaccinated children to theaters amid rising cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant.


In the near-term, ViacomCBS’ family films will likely debut theatrically and on Paramount+ on the same date, via a very short theatrical window followed by a Paramount+ release, or skip a theatrical release altogether, said Brian Robbins, the president of Nickelodeon, the ViacomCBS kids’ channel where Paw Patrol debuted as TV series in 2013.

The Paw Patrol film, the first theatrical spinoff of the beloved preschool TV show, has among the most tie-in products and global retailers of any film the company has distributed, said Pam Kaufman, President of ViacomCBS Consumer Products.

Canadian toy and children's entertainment company Spin MasterCorp, which owns the intellectual property rights to Paw Patrol, kicked off the franchise with a partnership with ViacomCBS's Nickelodeon in 2013.

It is also the first time ViacomCBS is using the full force of its properties and partnerships to drive people to Paramount+, the streaming service it crafted from the merger of CBS and Viacom. Many of the consumer product tie-ins include a free one-month subscription to the service, which costs $5 per month with ads and $10 per month ad-free.


The marketing push around the film “is not just in service of Paramount+,” said Robbins. “This is in service of the franchise of Paw Patrol which, in turn, as that franchise grows, so should our streaming service.”

New franchise content is crucial to Paramount+ subscriber growth, executives say, because it helps drive new subscribers, who then stay on the service so their children can watch older franchise content, like the six seasons of Paw Patrol currently available on the streaming service.

ViacomCBS is also betting on its Star Trek franchise, among others, premiering its first-ever animated “Star Trek” series for families - Star Trek: Prodigy - later this year on Paramount+, followed by a second viewing window on Nickelodeon.

Yet for Paw Patrol: The Movie, success across consumer products sales, box office tickets and new streaming subscribers is far from guaranteed. Families may prefer to stay home rather than go to movie theaters or shop at brick and mortar stores that are promoting the film in their aisles. A preschool film has a limited audience compared to multi-generational offerings from Marvel and others.

And on streaming, ViacomCBS is among the smallest of its peers, with 42 million total streaming subscribers compared to Disney’s 174 million. Even as ViacomCBS is seeking organic growth, non-Executive Chair Shari Redstone has sought partners as Discovery and Amazon bulk up through their acquisitions of AT&T’s WarnerMedia assets and MGM, respectively.

On Wednesday, ViacomCBS and Comcast announced a joint streaming service, SkyShowtime, that will launch in smaller European markets next year. read more

“You want to create a virtuous cycle of content creation and monetization, and I wouldn’t say that ViacomCBS is the gold standard of doing that yet, and that’s probably one of the strategic rationales of the CBS-Viacom merger: to create more scale and create more franchises,” said Amobi.

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Melissa Joan Hart Reveals She Is Suffering From COVID-19

Nickelodeon alum Melissa Joan Hart has revealed on Instagram that she has contracted COVID-19 (coronavirus), and thinks that one of her sons has also caught the illness.


"I am vaccinated and I got Covid and it's bad," the Clarissa Explains It AllSabrina The Teenage Witch actor who currently voices Mrs. Becca Chang in The Casagrandes, said in a post made on August 20, 2021. "It's weighing on my chest. It's hard to breathe. One of my kids, I think, has it so far. I'm praying that the other ones are okay."

She continued: "I think as a country we got a little lazy and I'm really mad that my kids didn't have to wear a mask at school. 

“I'm pretty sure that's where this came from. I just really hope my husband and the other ones don't get it, because if someone has to be taken to the hospital, I can't go with them."

"I wanted to share this with all of you. I'm not posting this to be political or gain pity, I just want to share my journey. This isn't up for debate, it's just how I feel today on my page.

Adding: “I'm just scared and sad, and disappointed in myself and some of our leaders. 

"I just wish I'd done better, so I'm asking you guys to do better. Protect your families. Protect your kids."

"I hoped it was, but it's not, so stay vigilant and stay safe.”

Hart and her musician husband Mark Wilkerson have three children, Tucker McFadden, 8, Braydon Hart, 13, and Mason Walter, 15.

NickALive! sends its best to Melissa and her family.

And for the rest of us, if you don't and haven't already, please wear a mask and get vaccinated. The only way to beat this virus is through a multi-layered approach.



Source: The Sun; H/T: El Mañana.

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Fans Worry That Mr. Krabs Has Died After New 'SpongeBob' Fan-Fic Does the Rounds

A random Creepypasta-esque document is making the rounds on the internet leading some SpongeBob SquarePants fans to believe Mr. Krabs has been killed off.


A PDF titled The Trial of SpongeBob SquarePants has hit the internet, depicting the crime scene of the death of Mr. Krabs, the owner of the Krusty Krab dining establishment where SpongeBob works in the show.

The document begins with Mr. Krabs being found dead inside his restaurant, and the coroner concluding that his death was caused by a metal spatula. SpongeBob, Plankton and Squidward are all named as potential suspects for Krabs' murder.

In the proceeding 'trial,' SpongeBob's friends, including Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks provide their witness testimonies.

Sandy testifies that SpongeBob was desperately in need of money because the bank was going to repossess his pineapple house, while Patrick said that SpongeBob told him, “Mr. Krabs is a greedy pig. He’s gonna wish he’d given me a raise!”

Although Plankton began selling crab burgers following Krabs' death, he affirmed in the fictional that he did not steal Mr. Krabs’s Krabby Patty secret formula and that he did not kill Mr. Krabs.

Squidward allegedly saw SpongeBob enter the Krusty Krab restaurant two hours before Mr. Krabs was found dead.

There was no conclusion to the document.

The PDF originates from SPS186.org, which is the website for Springfield, Illinois public school District 186. It could be thought that The Trial of SpongeBob SquarePants is a school project or fan-fiction that has accidentally-turned-viral. At the moment, it's safe to presume that Mr. Krabs is alive and well in the beloved Nickelodeon series.

This wouldn't be the first disturbing fan-fiction written about SpongeBob SquarePants - a creepypasta story tells of “Squidward’s Suicide." The fan-fic has become so infamous that an episode of SpongeBob even referenced a scene from it.

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Original source: The U.S. Sun.

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