Friday, August 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. - Ryan's Super Tough Playdate/Ryan's All-In-One Playdate: From the top of the ropes comes Ryan, slamming his way through challenges to have a super tough playdate! / Stomp your feet, clap your hands, and honk a horn with Ryan as he completes puzzles and challenges to have a unique musical playdate! (#408; season four finale)
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Eva viaja al año 1957 | Paramount Plus Latinoamérica
Eva (#EvalunaMontaner) viaja por accidente al pasado, exactamente al año 1957 y se enamorado de un chico llamado JJ y ahora no quiere regresar al presente 🥵️
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The Louds Enter Their Family Castle For The First Time! 🏰 | The Loud House Movie | Netflix Futures
What better place to stay on vacay than a CASTLE built by your ancestors? The Loud children each get their own room and even... their own bathroom! But not everyone is as excited as they are. Morag, the castle caretaker, cannot wait for the Loud family to leave. But until then, she'll just have to put up with their tea parties, science experiments, comedy shows, and fashion runways. The Loud House Movie is now streaming on Netflix. Click here for all the details!
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Back to School Mayhem w/ @Txunamy and Diezel Ortiz! | HOT MESS | Nickelodeon
Get ready for another round of HOT MESS, the Nickelodeon game show that puts how well you know your bestie to the challenge - whoever knows the less gets the mess! Watch Txumany and Diezel Ortiz from Familia Diamond go head to head in a Back to School battle of the mess!
The (Sorta) Scary Show NEW Series Trailer ft. Next Influencer’s Matt Taylor & Ace B. King | AwesomenessTV
Next Influencer’s Matt Taylor and Ace B. King are getting us all ready for Halloween with their (Sorta) Scary Show!The (Sorta) Scary Show combines PARANORMAL, HAUNTED activities with the sassiest TikTok influencers you DON'T want to mess with - DEAD OR ALIVE. There’s GHOST-HUNTING and EXORCISMS and HAUNTED DOLLS and MEDIUMS and PSYCHICS and CELEBS and... did we mention SCARES?! Get ready for the spookiest, creepiest, and most frightening things imaginable 😈
Line Producer: Lena Bubenechik, Veronica Pincheira
Director of Photography: Dominic Lopez
Post-Production Supervisor: Kevin Gallagher
Producer: Ashley Williams, Brad Silnutzer
Development / Creative Producer: Meredith Danowitz, Kyle Moffat
Editor: Brett Noborikawa, Robert Austin, Zachary Anderson
#Halloween #NextInfluencer #AwesomenessTV
Scenes in this episode were filmed adhering to then-current Local, State, and/or Country mandated COVID-19 safety guidelines and restrictions.
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Welcome to AwesomenessTV, the destination for Gen Z reality TV shows with your favorite TikTok and digital influencers. Featuring Brent and Lexi Rivera, Nate Wyatt, The Merrell Twins, Noah Beck, Larray, Alex Warren and more, see them in ways you’ve never seen them before! Like in Twin My Heart, a dating show where the Merrell Twins help their closest friends find love. And AwesomenessTV’s Next Influencer, a reality competition show where up-and-coming TikTokers compete at the chance of becoming the next big ATV star. Also, our My Dream Quinceañera channel gives you a real look at planning the Quince of your dreams with rising LatinX influencers! Here you can feel free to express yourself, have fun and get real with us. And we’ll gossip with you daily on The Daily Report 😉. New shows everyday to have an awesome day!
44 Cats | Season 2 - Mice on the Run! [FULL EPISODE] | Rainbow Junior - English
Boss, Blister and Scab are on the trail of three little mice who ended up in the garden of Winston's villa. The Buffycats never back down when it's time to help friends, and they lend a paw to the daddy of the mice to save them!
Visit the official 44 Cats show website at 44cats.tv to find out more about the show and its musical stars, as well as watch exclusive video clips, play pawesome games and download purr-tastic activities!
GameMill Entertainment will unveil two new Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl fighters at the Future Games Show on Thursday, August 26 at 3:00 p.m. CT! Check out the teaser trailer below!:
Additionally, a developer in the game's official Discord channel has revealed Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is going to have 5 dedicated legal stages; meaning layouts directly inspired by some of the best competitive stages in the Smash series. These layouts will be homages to:
- Battlefield
- Final Destination
- Frozen Pokemon Stadium
- Smashville
- Smashville (hazards off)
Official press release:
Battle Your Friends in the Ultimate Nickelodeon Platform Fighting Video Game — Announcing Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl
Power-packed with your favorite Nickelodeon ALL-STAR characters and multiplayer action, coming this Fall to all major gaming consoles
MINNEAPOLIS — July 14, 2021 —Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, a new platform fighting game featuring fan-favorite Nickelodeon characters, has been announced for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Battle online and via local multiplayer for up to four players this fall!
All-Star Cast: Fan-favorite characters from the Nickelodeon cartoon universe are here and each fighter delivers a unique move-set and playstyle to master as you try to send your foes flying off the level to win.
20 Nickelodeon-Themed Levels: Battle across a variety of stages inspired by iconic Nickelodeon universes, including Jellyfish Fields from SpongeBob SquarePants, TMNT’s Technodrome, and more!
Single-player & Multiplayer Game Modes: Challenge your skills against the AI, or face off in competitive online and local multiplayer for up to four players.
Bonus Content: Unlock advanced moves unique to each character’s personality and more in the in-game Gallery!
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is published by GameMill Entertainment. For more information, visit www.NickelodeonAllStarBrawl.com.
About GameMill Entertainment
GameMill Entertainment, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a third-party publisher of console and mobile games for passionate fans around the world. Development platforms include PC, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft consoles including the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Sony consoles including the PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4, and mobile devices. With development across the globe, GameMill is a source of entertaining and fun games for all ages. For more information, visit https://gamemill.com, as well as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram.
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).
About Ludosity
Ludosity is a creative studio from scenic West Gothia, Sweden. Our team of 13 have been putting out highly acclaimed games on PC and consoles since 2008, such as the Ittle Dew series and Slap City. Our games combine humor with solid mechanics and great character design. For more information, visit www.ludosity.com, or join us on Discord and Twitter.
About Fair Play Labs
Fair Play Labs is a seasoned game development studio founded in 2006, located in Costa Rica. With a creative and skilled team, our focus is creating fun and exciting games that amuse console and PC gamers of all ages. For more information visit www.fairplaylabs.com
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A full list of characters has yet to be announced, but confirmed characters featured in the game include:
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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Brian Robbins, President and CEO of Nickelodeon and Chief Content Officer has revealed that Nickelodeon is currently developing a fourth movie inspired by the network's beloved animated series, SpongeBob SquarePants!
As the film is still under wraps, not much is currently known about the film, including whether it'll be a theatrical movie or for a streaming service such as Paramount+. Nickelodeon's last SpongeBob Movie, Sponge on the Run was originally slated for theaters, however, ViacomCBS moved the film to Paramount+ due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.
It's also currently unknown whether the film is one of the previously announced character movies in development for streaming.
This would be the fourth SpongeBob film, after 2004’s The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, 2015’s The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water and the aforementioned The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run.
Join SpongeBob, Blaze, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more for some EPIC toy adventures, and watch scenes from your favorite Nickelodeon shows reimagined. Plus, tune in for original series with monstrous messes, wild challenges, and exciting games. Subscribe to the Nickelodeon Toymation YouTube channel at http://at.nick.com/ToymationSubscribe
CALLING ALL GOOFY GOOBERS! (ROCK!) Are ya ready for a deep dive into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants? The SpongeBob YouTube channel is THE PLACE for all fan-favorite SpongeBob moments! We’re serving up everything from legendary scenes to remixes of classic songs to deep dives into Bikini Bottom lore. Be sure to check back every week for Music Mondays, Wumbo Wednesdays, and Flashback Fridays! Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!
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In a speech at the 2021 Edinburgh Television Festival, ViacomCBS Networks UK chief content officer Ben Frow has committed to commissioning local content for the company’s forthcoming SVOD service Paramount+ which is set to launch in the UK in 2022.
The direct-to-consumer streaming service is the successor to CBS All Access, Paramount+ launched in the US and across Latin America and in Brazil on 4 March 2021, the Nordics on 25 March and Australia on August 11. It offers exclusive access to the latest films from the Paramount Pictures canon and TV series from the ViacomCBS stable such as Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. Paramount Network, MTV, Comedy Central and Channel 5 UK.
In August, ViacomCBS announced plans to roll out Paramount+ in key European markets including UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, building on its partnership with Sky.
Yet in addition to a catalogue of hit shows and movies from the ViacomCBS brands and studios, the UK version’s content offer, as revealed by Frow, will feature high-end, original drama and documentary content from the UK. For this, Frow called on the UK’s burgeoning indie sector to pitch series which had UK resonance and global appeal, confirming that the business had a dedicated budget to invest in premium local content. “It’s about great content. We’re starting to work on our Paramount+ factual and drama slates – all ideas are welcome,” Frow told the Edinburgh audience.
Speaking alongside Frow, ViacomCBS Networks UK Daniel Pearl, overseeing unscripted originals for Paramount+ and Channel 5, welcomed the opportunity to develop premium show of a global audience and asked indies to submit a broad range of ideas covering anthologies, feature documentaries, boxsets and more. “Ours is an ongoing commitment to commissioning premium shows for SVOD and we are listening to the best ideas out there,” he added.
Netflix has renewed Sharkdog for a second season ahead of the show's debut on Friday, September 3! The news was revealed by Liam Mitchell, who voices Max on the show in a jawsome interview with CURRENT. In addition to the renewal, Mitchell also revealed that season one will have 20-ish episodes and a Halloween special.
Sharkdog is a brand new animated series from Singaporean creator Jacinth Tan. The 20 x 7 minute episode animated series is produced by ViacomCBS International Studios, in partnership with Singaporean based CGI animation studio One Animation.
Sharkdog follows 10 year old Max and his best friend Sharkdog - half shark, half dog, all appetite. Blissfully unaware of his own strength, stealth and general sharkiness, Sharkdog often leaves a trail of chaos in his wake. But, like all good half-dogs, he's Max's BFF and Max is his.
Sharkdog is VIS' first internationally originated global animated series for Netflix. It is also the first animated series from Singapore to come out of Nickelodeon's Global Animated Shorts Program, designed to identify and develop long form original comedy-driven content for kids globally.
Prior to Netflix ordering Sharkdog, Nickelodeon International announced in 2017 that it had greenlit a series of 90-second shorts based on the characters, which premiered as a short-form digital series for the Nickelodeon Play App in Asia.
Sharkdog was the first Singaporean series to come out of Nickelodeon's Global Animated Shorts Program. But it’s in good company, as several animated shorts from Nick’s program have turned into full fledged series recently. This includes Toronto-based prodco Nelvana’s 26 x 22-minute animated series Ollie’s Pack, which began as an original short dubbed Monster Pack for Nickelodeon’s 2013 Animated Shorts Program; The Loud House, also from the 2013 Animated Shorts Program; and It’s Pony, which was part of Nick’s 2015 Global Animated shorts program.
About ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS):
Introduced in 2018, ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS) is a division of ViacomCBS Networks International that produces content for all genres, both for ViacomCBS brands and platforms, including Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, Paramount Channel, Channel 5, Telefe and Porta Dos Fundos, as well as for third parties. VIS global sales include original productions, co-productions, sold formats for local adaptations and offering ready-made content. The content that VIS creates covers all genres, from soap operas to dramas, short and long format comedy and cinematic productions. For more details about the VIS programming library, please visit https://b2b.viacom.com/
About Netflix
Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with over 167 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.
Fans can now play with Patrick Star on Amazon Alexa! To play, simply say "Alexa, open Patrick Star"! The Patrick Star Show Amazon Alexa Skill allows fans to answer questions about the brand new spin-off from SpongeBob SquarePants, and features content from the series! Watch the promo here on iSpot.tv!
Join SpongeBob, Blaze, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more for some EPIC toy adventures, and watch scenes from your favorite Nickelodeon shows reimagined. Plus, tune in for original series with monstrous messes, wild challenges, and exciting games. Subscribe to the Nickelodeon Toymation YouTube channel at http://at.nick.com/ToymationSubscribe
CALLING ALL GOOFY GOOBERS! (ROCK!) Are ya ready for a deep dive into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants? The SpongeBob YouTube channel is THE PLACE for all fan-favorite SpongeBob moments! We’re serving up everything from legendary scenes to remixes of classic songs to deep dives into Bikini Bottom lore. Be sure to check back every week for Music Mondays, Wumbo Wednesdays, and Flashback Fridays! Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!
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Arcade1Up Expands its Award-Winning Retro Home Arcade Machine Line to Kids with Arcade1Up Jr. PAC-MAN™ and PAW Patrol™ this Holiday Season
MIAMI,FL, Aug. 24, 2021 -- Tastemakers LLC’s Arcade1Up, the leader in at home entertainment, brings retro gaming to a new generation by expanding its offering of ¾ scale retro home arcade and pinball machines to kids (ages 4-8 years old) with the new Arcade1up Jr. line. Beginning on October 15th consumers can purchase Arcade1Up Jr. PAC-MAN™, followed by Arcade1Up Jr. PAW Patrol™ on November 15th.
“We are very excited to add Arcade1Up Jr. to our at home entertainment collection,” said Scott Bachrach, Founder and CEO of Tastemakers LLC and Arcade1Up. “It’s a nostalgic experience for fans of retro gaming to introduce to the next generation.”
With exciting features and kid-friendly accessibility, Arcade1Up Jr. is the perfect gift for young players to get the retro arcade experience that their parents grew up with, at home. It also supports kids as they develop their hand-eye coordination and may improve motor skills.
Features include:
Multiple games: Arcade1Up Jr. comes with a variety of licensed classic retro games:
PAC-MAN™: DIG DUG™ and GALAGA™.
PAW Patrol™ Chase is in a Race, PAW Patrol Off Duty and PAW Patrol Pups on the Go, based on the popular preschool franchise created by Spin Master Entertainment.
Multiple levels of challenge: Simplifies the game experience making it accessible to kids of all ages and skill levels.
Gameplay designed for kids: The 3 ft. kid-sized arcade cabinets make it easy for kids to take control and learn how to play the games at their own pace, with oversized buttons, an 8in. monitor and in game features that support those just starting to play.
No assembly required: Take it out of the box and plug it in.
Consumers will be able to purchase Arcade1Up Jr. online at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Kohl’s, Walmart, QVC, HSN, and others. Price and features may vary by retailer, starting at $ $279.99 For more information, a full list of our retail partners and to sign up to be notified of the release of Arcade1Up Jr., please visit: www.arcade1up.com. Check Arcade1Up out on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
About TASTEMAKERS LLC | Arcade1Up
Tastemakers LLC is a leader in accessible and attainable at home entertainment products. The company’s latest offering is its Arcade1Up brand of award-winning, innovative ¾ scale arcade cabinets with classic retro licensed games for the home. Arcade1Up’s classic titles include: Street Fighter, X-Men, Mortal Kombat, Pong, PAC-MAN™, NBA Jam, Star Wars, Marvel Super Heroes, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and more. For more information, please go to arcade1up.com.
About Spin Master
Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a leading global children's entertainment company creating exceptional play experiences through a diverse portfolio of innovative toys, entertainment franchises and digital games. Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands PAW Patrol®, Bakugan®, Kinetic Sand®, Air Hogs®, Hatchimals®, Rubik’s Cube® and GUND®, and is the toy licensee for other popular properties. Spin Master Entertainment creates and produces compelling multiplatform content, stories and endearing characters through its in-house studio and partnerships with outside creators, including the preschool success PAW Patrol and nine other original shows along with multiple short-form series, which are distributed in more than 190 countries. The Company has an established digital presence anchored by the Toca Boca® and Sago Mini® brands, which combined have more than 50 million monthly active users. With close to 2,000 employees in 28 offices globally, Spin Master distributes products in more than 100 countries. For more information visit spinmaster.com or follow on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @spinmaster.
MASTER logo are trademarks of Spin Master Ltd. Used under license. Nickelodeon and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
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ARCADE1UP JR. PAW PATROL™ OVERVIEW
Hey, we’re all young at heart, but for our kids who aren’t yet old enough to retro gaming with the big kids, Arcade1Up has the entire family covered! Introducing the Arcade1Up Jr. line, specifically designed for little kids to have big arcade fun.
Standing 36” tall and featuring lightweight yet sturdy construction, Arcade1Up Jr. cabinets are an ideal way to introduce your kids to the magic of the arcade experience you grew up with, in a vibrant preschool age form factor. It’s a perfect addition to their room, in the family game room, or in a special kiddie corner of your home arcade.
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
With no assembly required, your kids will be up-and-running in minutes, playing one of the 3 included PAW Patrol™ Games. The Arcade1Up Jr makes it easy for kids to take control and learn the included games at their own pace, with oversized buttons and custom difficulty levels.
And for when the kiddos need to have a seat, all good, they can park right down on the included matching stool and continue to play away.
The PAW Patrol™ Arcade1Up Jr. Small size, huge entertainment!
Specifications:
Please note accessories included may vary by retail partner.
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SOS Hydration Partners with ViacomCBS to Launch PAW Patrol Line of Kids’ Healthy Hydration Beverages Ahead of September ‘National Family Hydration Awa
PAWsome new character-laden line of low sugar, better-for-you kids’ hydration drink mixes now exclusively available on shelves at Walmart stores nationwide and at Walmart.com; Hydration Awareness month initiative to educate and motivate around the abundant health benefits of proper hydration
There is PAWsome news for health-minded families who want to ensure their children stay hydrated this scorching hot summer season and beyond. SOS Hydration, makers of science-based, research-proven and best-in-class family hydration drink products, announced its partnership with leading global entertainment company ViacomCBS to license character images from Nickelodeon's hit animated preschool series, PAW Patrol®, produced by Spin Master Entertainment and airing on Nickelodeon, for labeling on its new SOS Kids line.
Commencing September 2021, children across North America can enjoy SOS Hydration’s healthier and more effective alternative to the mass-market sugary drinks targeted to children. The company’s new child–specific, low sugar electrolyte drink mix formula—SOS Kids, featuring PAW Patrol—is now available online at www.SOSKidsHydration.com, Walmart.com and, this September, will be exclusively available on shelves in every Walmart store throughout the United States. This coincides with SOS Hydration’s first annual “National Family Hydration Awareness Month” initiative is set to kick off this September, during which the public is invited to learn about the physical, cognitive and emotional benefits of pre-hydrating to avoid becoming dehydrated.
“As a dad of two young girls I wanted a better-for-you lunch box alternative to the high sugar, unhealthy beverages marketed at children...plus I understand the power of PAW Patrol,” said James Mayo, Co-Founder and CEO of SOS Hydration. “My girls love the pups and I love what they stand for. With our company having formulated the first kids-specific electrolyte, vitamin and mineral drink, my wife and I felt the PAW Patrol franchise was a perfect partner since their values mirror our own. The pups now grace the packaging of our SOS Kids line that not only tastes great, but also gives children that boost of hydration—all without the artificial ‘nasties’ and high sugar content of other so-called solutions on the market.”
“The PAW Patrol pups serve as good role models for children, and this certainly includes making healthier drink choices” said Priya Mukhedkar, Senior Vice President, Packaged Goods, ViacomCBS Consumer Products. “We’re proud to see the pups featured on SOS Kids hydration products, designed to help America’s youth reap the benefits of a tasty drink they’ll actually enjoy while providing critical hydration that’ll help them stay focused, alert and energized to power through their day. SOS allows families to ‘follow the science’ when it comes to choosing a drink, be it for themselves or their children since families that hydrate together are sure to have more sustained fun for together.”
SOS Kids was specially-formulated for daily hydration by SOS Hydration Co-Founder and board certified Internal Medicine physician Dr. Blanca Lizaola-Mayo to help keep children optimally hydrated, and actually avoid becoming dehydrated in the first place—a condition that compromises the body and mind in a variety of ways. SOS Kids has only three grams of sugar; is boosted with Vitamins A and C, minerals Zinc and Magnesium; and contains no artificial additives—all designed to keep kids ahead of their hydration needs so they can perform better and get more from their days. “The first sign of thirst means you are dehydrated,” notes Dr. Lizaola-Mayo. “SOS helps the body absorb water two to three times faster than drinking water alone and provides a better alternative for children over juices, powders and other sports drinks laden with unnecessary sugar, calories, carbohydrates and additives.”
Mayo added, “SOS Kids is a valuable addition to our popular adult hydration line that is based off independent and 3rd party research for maximum advocacy,” Mayo said. “We’ve also put our product formulas up for independent research so that we can base our claims on fact rather than self-promotional rhetoric. One need only review the ‘How does SOS Compare’ page of our web site to appreciate the comprehensive suite of reasons putting our formula in a scientific league of its own. We want consumers to fully vet us against our competitors as well as published scientific standards so they can truly understand appreciate what sets up apart and makes our product worthy of their hard-earned dollars.”
From the company’s web site at www.SOSKidsHydration.com, families can learn more about the science of hydration, and see the full line of SOS Hydration products for both adults and children—including SOS Kids featuring PAW Patrol. Sounds pup-tastic to me!
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In an interview with CNBC's Squawk Box today (August 20), Nickelodeon president and CEO Brian Robbins revealed that, following the success of Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years and The Patrick Star Show, the first two spin-offs from Nickelodeon's hit SpongeBob SquarePants animated series, plans are well on the way to expand the SpongeBob Universe even more by giving more beloved characters from the show their own spin-off TV series and/or movie!
Interestingly, Robbins seemingly confirms plans for a SpongeBob spin-off for Sandy Cheeks, the Texan squirrel and one of SpongeBob's closest friends in Bikini Bottom! First reported earlier this year, the hybrid movie is said to be putting the animated character in a live-action setting. Nickelodeon is producing the untitled movie, which will be directed by Liza Johnson.
In the interview, Robbins, who also serves as President, Kids & Family Entertainment at ViacomCBS and as Chief Content Officer, Kids & Family, Paramount+, discusses how Nickelodeon is more than capable of competing against Disney and its branded Disney+ SVOD platform.
Update (8/23) - In a recent interview at MegaCon, Rodger Bumpass, the voice of Squidward, revealed that there are at least two SpongeBob spin-off specials in development, with plans to eventually do one spin-off for each character. The first two spin-offs won't be centered on Squidward, however. Bumpass also suggested that the specials could be for Netflix, but this may have changed now that ViacomCBS has changed streaming strategies.
Streaming On: Kids and Family with Brian Robbins | ViacomCBS
In our Streaming On series, host Dometi Pongo speaks to the leaders in streaming across ViacomCBS. In this episode, Pongo interviews Brian Robbins, President and CEO of Nickelodeon and Chief Content Officer, kids and family for Paramount, about the company's deep library of IP and franchises for kids and families and the strategy around reaching the youngest consumers of content.
In the lucrative battle for children streamers of video content, Nickelodeon features a character line-up (SpongeBob SquarePants, Paw Patrol, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, iCarly) more than capable of competing against Disney and its branded Disney+ SVOD platform, says CEO Brian Robbins, who is also chief content officer, kids and family at Paramount+.
According to Nielsen, children from 2 – 11 years of age are watching 11+ hours of content weekly on connected streaming devices. Speaking Aug. 20 on “CNBC Squawk Box,” Robbins said SpongeBob SquarePants characters are being spun-off in separate series and movies on Paramount+.
[“That's the gift that keeps on giving,” said the host] “SpongeBob is truly ubiquitous. He might be the most popular animated character of all time" [added Robbins.]
Robbins said ViacomCBS remains “excited” about the launch of Paramount+, and the Aug. 20 theatrical debut of Paw Patrol: The Movie, which the executive says is a preschool juggernaut.
“It’s the biggest preschool franchise in the world,” he said. “We want to continue to leverage our biggest franchises into direct-to-consumer relationships with our audiences.”
Relationships that include consumer products and amusement rides.
“That’s the case with Paw Patrol, it’s not only the biggest preschool show for us, it’s a CPG juggernaut for us,” Robbins said.
When asked about kid-friendly Disney+, which ended its most recent fiscal period with 116 million subscribers worldwide, the executive said the kids market is big enough for multiple players.
“Kids are enormous consumers of content…they seek out what they want,” Robbins said. “Sometimes that’s going to be on Disney+ and that’s OK, a lot of the time it’s going to be on Nickelodeon and Paramount+.”
Brian Robbins, CEO of ViacomCBS's kid-centered TV network Nickelodeon, said Friday that he isn't worried about competition from Disney+ (NYSE:DIS) because "there are enough eyeballs for everyone."
"Kids are enormous consumers of content ... and they seek out what they want," he told CNBC.
"Sometimes that's going to be on Disney+ and that's OK, a lot of the time it's going to be on Nickelodeon and Paramount+," Robbins added.
The Nickelodeon CEO asserted that kids programming provided a key draw for ViacomCBS's Paramount+ streaming service.
As a result, the company is looking to leverage its existing franchises to create more streaming content, Robbins reported. This includes spin-offs centered on SpongeBob SquarePants characters and projects like the recently released PAW Patrol movie.
Robbins said the company also got a programming boost from multi-generational interest, with parents introducing their kids to nostalgic properties or younger people discovering old content through streaming.
He pointed to the recent iCarly reboot as an example of this process in action.
ViacomCBS (NASDAQ:VIAC) (NASDAQ:VIACA) has continued to expand its streaming lineup lately.
Join SpongeBob, Blaze, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more for some EPIC toy adventures, and watch scenes from your favorite Nickelodeon shows reimagined. Plus, tune in for original series with monstrous messes, wild challenges, and exciting games. Subscribe to the Nickelodeon Toymation YouTube channel at http://at.nick.com/ToymationSubscribe
CALLING ALL GOOFY GOOBERS! (ROCK!) Are ya ready for a deep dive into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants? The SpongeBob YouTube channel is THE PLACE for all fan-favorite SpongeBob moments! We’re serving up everything from legendary scenes to remixes of classic songs to deep dives into Bikini Bottom lore. Be sure to check back every week for Music Mondays, Wumbo Wednesdays, and Flashback Fridays! Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!
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Nickelodeon is set to premiere The Smurfs, a brand new CG-animated series which follows the beloved characters embarking upon rousing new adventures in September 2021 - and it seems like Nickelodeon has even bigger plans for the iconic franchise!
In a Smurf-tastic new video in ViacomCBS' Streaming On series, Brian Robbins, President and CEO of Nickelodeon and Chief Content Officer, kids and family for Paramount+ revealed that Nickelodeon is currently working on a The Smurfs movie!
As the film is still under wraps, not much is currently known about the theatrical. Interestingly, Robbins mentions the The Smurfs theatrical in a video for ViacomCBS' streaming services, which may hint that the movie will be simultaneously released in theaters and on Paramount+, similar to how Paramount Pictures just released PAW Patrol: The Movie.
Blue and small, and standing only three apples tall, The Smurfs are set to make their Nickelodeon debut in an all-new series premiering Friday, Sept. 10, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The news was announced today by Nickelodeon, the number-one network for kids, and LAFIG Belgium and IMPS, the worldwide licensors for The Smurfs. All-new episodes will continue to rollout Friday nights on Nickelodeon and debut internationally in the fall.
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.
Upcoming episodes include: "Clumsy Not Clumsy" (#102), "Unsmurfable Smile" (#103), "Who's Heftier?" (#104), "Smurfs In Disguise" (#105), "DRIIINNGGGGG!" (#106), "Alien Smurf" (#107), "Leaf It Alone" (#108) and "Bringing Up Smurfy" (#109).
Leading up to the premiere, Nickelodeon will treat viewers to a sneak-peak on Monday. September 6 at 12:30 p.m. (ET/PT). In the episode "Where's Papa Smurf?," because of a mishap, Papa Smurf disappears and the only way to make him visible again is to get a whisker from Azrael. (#104A)
The voice cast pushing the charm and absurdity of the original comics to even greater heights 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 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.
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).
ViacomCBS Networks Germany (Deutschland), Switzerland (Schweiz) and Austria (Österreich) will be launching a Comedy Central programming block on the free-to-air (FTA) Nickelodeon Österreich on Friday 1st October 2021. The Comedy Central block will replace the older skewing Nicknight block on the channel, and will compliment the main Comedy Central channel.
Following the change, Nickelodeon Österreich will continue to broadcast children's programming between 06:00 - 20:15, with Comedy Central airing between 20:15 - 01:00, and Nickelodeon classics for night owls airing between 01:00 - 06:00. The main Comedy Central channel will continue to broadcast 24/7 in its usual channel slot.
The news follows the announcement that CH Media will be taking over the running of Nick Schweiz on Friday 1st October 2021. Nick Österreich and Nickelodeon Schweiz currently share a feed, and the addition of Comedy Central to the Austrian feed aligns the channel with Nick Deutschland, which airs Comedy Central+1, a time-shift version of Comedy Central Deutschland nightly between 20:15 and 01:00.
Below is the official announcement announcing the news:
AB 1. OKTOBER MEHR COMEDY IM ÖSTERREICHISCHEN FREE-TV
Comedy Central Austria sendet täglich ab 20:15 nach Nick Austria
Der 24-Stunden-Sender von Comedy Central bekommt in Österreich ab 1. Oktober 2021 Verstärkung: Comedy Central Austria wird dann täglich zusätzlich von 20:15 Uhr bis 01:00 Uhr im Anschluss an das Programm von Nick Austria gezeigt und löst damit das bisherige Nicknight-Programmfenster ab. Nick Austria sendet künftig weiterhin zwischen 6:00 Uhr und 20:15 Uhr Kinderprogramm und von 1:00 Uhr bis 6:00 Uhr Nickelodeon-Klassiker für Nachtschwärmer. Das 24-Stunden-Programm von Comedy Central bleibt in Österreich auf dem gewohnten Sendeplatz erhalten.
Josef Almer, Geschäftsführer von Vermarkter Goldbach Austria freut sich über den Ausbau des Comedy-Inventars für Werbekunden: „Mit der zusätzlichen Ausstrahlung von Comedy Central in der Prime Time und Late Prime am Sendeplatz von Nick Austria können wir zusätzliche Umfelder und damit mehr Reichweite für Comedy Central-Werbekunden zur Verfügung stellen und sicher auch neue Zielgruppen ansprechen.“
Als einziger Sender mit 100 % Comedy im Free-TV vereint das Programm von Comedy Central Qualität, Vielfalt, Spaß und Humor. Egal ob erfolgreiche US-Sitcoms und Serien, Cartoons für Erwachsene, Sketch-Shows, Stand-up, exklusive Highlights wie South Park und Key & Peele oder erfolgreiche lokale Eigenproduktionen wie Roast Battle und Was Ich Eigentlich Sagen Wollte – Comedy Central präsentiert das komplette Spektrum des Genres.
Die Nicknight ist auch in Österreich bald Geschichte. Wie Nick Austria und Vermarkter Goldbach nun angekündigt haben, fällt die Spätschiene des Kindersenders ab dem 1. Oktober weg. Dann ist ab 20:15 und bis 1 Uhr auf dem Sendeplatz von Nick Austria das Programm von Comedy Central zu sehen. Das reguläre Nick-Programm startet um 6 Uhr in der Früh, zwischen 1 und 6 Uhr gibt’s auf dem Sender Klassiker von Nickelodeon zu sehen. Das reguläre Comedy-Central-Programm ist von der Änderung nicht betroffen, dieses ist auch künftig 24 Stunden am Tag zu sehen. Auch in Deutschland ist nach Nick-Sendeschluss seit einigen Monaten Comedy Central zu sehen (DWDL.de berichtete). In Österreich kommt Comedy Central auf rund 0,3 Prozent Marktanteil beim Gesamtpublikum.
