The wait is nearly over! Nickelodeon will start to premiere more brand new episodes of Power Rangers Dino Fury season one, the latest instalment of the iconic Power Rangers franchise from Saturday, September 18 at 8:00 a.m. ET/PT!
Adapted from the Japanese Super Sentai series Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger, the 28th season of Power Rangers features morphinominal battle footage with an all-new cast of dynamic heroes, evil villains and imagination-defying monsters.
Nickelodeon premiered the first eight episodes of Power Rangers Dino Fury earlier this year before the show went on its annual mid-season hiatus. However, some of the new episodes have already made their debut in the U.S. on Netflix, who added the first half of season one in June.
It's speculated that Power Rangers Dino Fury season one may be the last season of Power Rangers to air on Nickelodeon, with season two rumored to be moving to Netflix. This is currently unconfirmed, however. The future of the Power Rangers is also currently unclear, with Hasbro revealing earlier this year that they plan to reinvent the franchise.
In Power Rangers Dino Fury, an army of powerful alien beings is unleashed on Earth threatening life as we know it, and a brand-new team of Power Rangers, fueled by the pre-historic power of the dinosaurs, are recruited to deal with the threat.
In the first new episode of Power Rangers Dino Fury, "Cut Off", the Ranger teens go camping, and Ollie (Kai Moya) is teased for bringing all his tech gadgets along. But when the teens get in trouble, his savvy use of tech might be their only hope. (#1109)
The series features a vibrant cast:
Russell Curry – Red Ranger “Zayto”
About: Zayto is an alien from the planet Rafkon. He has been on Earth since the time of the dinosaurs, frozen in stasis. After he is revived, he leads the Dino Fury Power Rangers in the hopes of stopping the evil forces that destroyed his planet from destroying Earth.
About: Ollie is a confident, logical skeptic who always needs to prove he’s right and is never afraid to share his opinion. Growing up, he traveled the globe with his archaeologist mom, Dr. Akana. Ollie believes that everything can be proven or explained by science.
About: A go-getting journalist with a passion for the paranormal, Amelia works at the internet media agency, BuzzBlast. She’s well known in Pine Ridge as the person to come to if anything “weird” happens. Her enthusiasm seeps into everything she does, much to the amusement of her friends and coworkers.
About: Izzy is a highly competitive and ambitious athlete. She pushes herself to the limits and never gives up, even when the stress is overwhelming. She’s close with her step-brother, Javi.
About: Javi is a free-spirited musician who can be quiet at times, focusing his energy on his creative process and artistic endeavors. Though he loves music, he can’t settle on any one style or instrument. His step-sister, Izzy, is his biggest supporter and the most important person in his life.
“For nearly 30 years, Power Rangers has brought humorous action-adventure entertainment to the screen, with positive messages and real-life lessons that parents value, like diversity, inclusion, self-discipline and teamwork,” said Executive Producer Simon Bennett. “Throughout the years, the brand has consistently delivered exciting new iterations while instilling these same core values, and it’s been an honor getting the opportunity to continue the legacy with Power Rangers Dino Fury. The work, planning and thoughtfulness put into this show from the entire cast and crew is truly outstanding. We have a number of exciting surprises sprinkled throughout the season, and I cannot wait for fans and kids to watch.”
Power Rangers is an iconic brand built on a heritage of great storytelling and merchandising. Launched in 1993 with the debut of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the franchise today includes movies, TV series, toys and role-play items inspired by Power Rangers.
Blue’s Clues & You! host Josh Dela Cruz chatted with KTLA 5 Morning news about Nickelodeon's plans to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Nickelodeon's beloved preschool series, including bringing back the two former hosts - Steve Burns and Donovan Patton - to celebrate the occasion. He also talked about an untitled upcoming film!
The upcoming Blue’s Clues & You! movie will follow Josh and Blue as they skidoo from their storybook land into the real world and head to New York City to audition for a big Broadway musical - Rainbow Puppies. During the interview, Josh revealed that the movie, which wrapped filming in New York City last week, will have amazing music, choreography and guests. Among the NYC filming locations the movie utilized was Central Park.
KTLA 5 also treats us to a PAWsome sneak peak of the upcoming Blue’s Clues & You! special “It’s YOUR birthday!”, premiering Friday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon! Check it out in the video below!
Get dressed to fiesta and toast your tamale, as NickToons UK & Ireland is premiering brand new episodes of The Casagrandes weekdays at 7:00am - and they're hotter than a jalapeno covered in hot sauce! Each episode will encore the same day at 5:00pm and 8:00pm.
Monday 7th September 2021 - Zoo-Mergency: After a zoo fundraiser goes wrong, Sid must save the day with her family!
Tuesday 8th September 2021 - Taco the Town: Hector starts selling Rosa's delicious tacos but gets overwhelmed when they're more popular than the mercado!
Wednesday 9th September 2021 - Saving Face: Ronnie Anne and Sid are determined to find out if the new building tenant is their favourite wrestler - La Tormenta!
Thursday 10th September 2021 - Matters of the Kart: After an old man wins Carl's dream go kart, Carl wants to prove that he's worthy of the prize himself!
Friday 11th September 2021 - Fluff Love: Carl takes Rosa's chancla, setting off the balance of order in the city, & calling the Chancla Force into action!
Monday 14th September 2021 - Chancla Force: Carlitos goes on a wild adventure to get his favourite stuffed animal from the arcade.
Tuesday 15th September 2021 - Prankaversary: When Frida's fun dad comes to visit, Hector tries to win back his grandchildren's attention.
Wednesday 16th September 2021 - Battle of the Grandpas: Ronnie Anne and Lincoln are set for a big day of pranks and newbie Sid wants to join in on the fun too!
Thursday 17th September 2021 - Just Be Coo: When Sancho gets himself into trouble in the city, Sergio helps him become a model pet!
Friday 18th September 2021 - Tee'd Off: Worried that Lori may have a new crush, Bobby visits her in college and tries to impress her with his golf skills.
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Come along with SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy and more Kamp Koral toys as they search for hidden treasure, look for the camp food truck, play games at Kamp Koral and more!
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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Check out a super selection of Nickelodeon's Summer 2021 presentation (including idents, bumpers, trailers and BUGs/DOGs) from Nickelodeon channels around the world! (latest videos towards the bottom):
YTV in Canada will premiere Nickelodeon's brand new animated series Middlemost Post on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. ET/PT! When a reformed raincloud teams up with a shipwrecked sea-postman and a magic walrus, the three form the Middlemost Post — the wackiest and most loveable postal service on Mt. Middlemost.
Marking Nickelodeon’s first original animated series in five years, Middlemost Post hails from SpongeBob SquarePants’ alum John Trabbic III and follows a former rain cloud, a brawny mailman and their magical pet walrus as they deliver packages to the unusual inhabitants of Mount Middlemost. The series combines quirky characters with hilarious adventures and unwavering friendship.
The Middlemost Post voice cast includes Becky Robinson (Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts) as Parker J. Cloud, an exuberant, relentlessly kind, overly eager, and most of all, pliable cloud who’s desire is to spread cheer; John DiMaggio (Futurama) as Angus Roy Shackelton, Parker’s boss and proprietor of the Middlemost Post; Kiren (Raising Hope) as Lily, Parker’s best friend and master inventor; Colton Dunn (Superstore) as Mayor Peeve, the petty Mayor of the city of Somewhere locked in a petty, one-sided feud with Angus; and Johnny Pemberton (In the Loop) as Ryan, Mayor Peeve’s loyal assistant.
Middlemost Post is created and co-executive produced by John Trabbic III. Dave Johnson serves as co-executive producer and story editor for Middlemost Post, with production overseen by Kelley Gardner, Vice President, Current Series, Animation, Nickelodeon.
Middlemost Postmade its world premiere on Nickelodeon USA on July 9, and will debut on Nicktoons in the U.K. and Ireland during Autumn 2021. Leading up to its world premiere, Nick USA aired the Middlemost Post shorts as part of the network's Nick Shorts Showcase feature, which also includes shorts inspired by It's Pony and The Casagrandes.
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“Middlemost Post captures everything we look for in a new series--an imaginative and truly unique world, lovable characters who care deeply about each other and big comedic moments to drive the story,” said Ramsey Naito, Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon Animation. “The series is created by our very own John Trabbic, with writing partner Dave Johnson, and we can’t wait to bring to life the characters and places in this artist-driven series for our global audience.”
“This show, when [Trabbic] first pitched it to us, just was so unique,” Naito said in a separate statement. “It had all the qualities we look for. It was character driven. It had an ensemble that illustrated a really comedic relationship, with a backdrop that was fun and exciting. [And] it really feels original.”
“It’s a chance for us to just let our imaginations go wild,” Trabbic says.
Adds Johnson: “Parker is just a kid who’s learning life, but he [wears his] emotions on his sleeve, and because he’s a cloud, he’s pliable and can transform.”
Middlemost Post's greenlight comes on the heels of recent announcements for Big Nate, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years, The Patrick Star Show and a third season of The Casagrandes. The original series exemplifies Nickelodeon’s commitment to bringing fresh innovative content to kids and families around the world.
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Nickelodeon will be premiere Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years, the brand new spin-off from the network's iconic animated series SpongeBob SquarePants on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT! Following launch, new episodes will air every Friday at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT on Nick.
Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years is the first-ever SpongeBob SquarePants spinoff. The CG-animated prequel series follows 10-year-old SpongeBob SquarePants and his pals during summer sleepaway camp where they spend their time building underwater campfires, catching wild jellyfish and swimming in Lake Yuckymuck at the craziest camp in the kelp forest, Kamp Koral. Season one will have 26 episodes.
Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years features Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy) and Mr. Lawrence (Plankton) reprising their iconic roles. Carlos Alazraqui (Rocko's Modern Life, The Casagrandes) and Kate Higgins (Blaze and the Monster Machines) join as new characters Nobby and Narlene, narwhal siblings who live in the woods surrounding the camp.
Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years made its world premiere on Paramount+ in the U.S., Latin America and Brazil in March 2021.
Marc Ceccarelli (SpongeBob SquarePants), Vincent Waller (SpongeBob SquarePants) and Jennie Monica (SpongeBob SquarePants) are co-executive producers of the series. Production of KAMP KORAL: SPONGEBOB’S UNDER YEARS is overseen by Kelley Gardner, Vice President, Current Series Animation, Nickelodeon. The series is produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio in Burbank, Calif.
Kamp Koral + The Smurfs Screen Bug (Nickelodeon U.S.)
Original source: Anime Superhero Forum /@kanc (II).
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‘My Friend Peppa Pig’ New Gameplay Trailer Shows Off Famous Faces and Locations to Explore
Play as your own customisable character alongside Peppa Pig herself.
London, September 7, 2021 - Today Outright Games and Hasbro have released the new gameplay trailer for their upcoming interactive story driven video game My Friend Peppa Pig. Taking players on an exciting adventure through the amazing world of Peppa Pig, the trailer reveals famous locations seen in the globally recognised TV series including Peppa's house, Peppa's grandparents' house, the forest, Snowy Mountain, the museum, the playgroup, the beach and Potato City.
Play as your own customisable character in this exciting, new single player adventure alongside Peppa Pig herself, whilst you join in on multiple fun-filled activities, creating your own one of a kind story exploring Peppa’s world.
Please find a link to view the trailer here:
Take a closer look at the well-known faces your customisable character will meet from Peppa’s grandparents, her classmates and Mr. and Mrs. Rabbit, along with Mr. Bull, Mrs. Gazelle and Mr. Potato among others featured in this unique gameplay trailer.
Look out for My Friend Peppa Pig when it launches October 22nd 2021 on PlayStation®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox , PC digital platforms, and Google Stadia, and can be pre-ordered now from:
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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Nickelodeon is bringing magic to life with That Girl Lay Lay, an all-new buddy comedy series premiering Thursday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT). That Girl Lay Lay follows Lay Lay (Alaya “That Girl Lay Lay” High), an avatar from a personal affirmation app that magically comes to life, and her best friend Sadie (Gabrielle Nevaeh Green) as they navigate life as teenagers and discover who they truly are.
In the premiere of That Girl Lay Lay, Sadie wishes upon a star that her hype-girl avatar, Lay Lay, were real, causing Lay Lay to magically come to life. Now that she is in the real world with Sadie, Lay Lay decides that she wants a teenage experience herself and enrolls in the local school. Using her innate charm, Lay Lay convinces Sadie that she needs to come out of her shell and the best way for her to stand out is to run for student council.
That Girl Lay Lay follows Lay Lay, an avatar from a phone app, and Sadie, a girl who is struggling to make her mark in school and in need of a best friend to talk to. After Sadie wishes upon a star that her hype-girl avatar Lay Lay was real, she magically comes to life, and the two friends learn that when they are together, they can accomplish anything. That Girl Lay Lay also stars Peyton Perrine III as Sadie’s brother, Marky; Tiffany Daniels as Sadie’s mom, Trish; Thomas Hobson as Sadie’s dad, Bryce; and Caleb Brown as Lay Lay and Sadie’s classmate, Jeremy.
The series marks Nickelodeon’s first project under an overall deal with That Girl Lay Lay to develop original multiform programming and music initiatives, and build a cross-category consumer products business. In addition to her new comedy series, Nickelodeon’s comprehensive strategy for That Girl Lay Lay includes supporting her music career and an exclusive line of consumer products, with merchandising agreements spanning categories such as softlines, toy, publishing and more.
That Girl Lay Lay is produced by Will Packer Media (Bigger), with Will Packer (Little, Ride Along) and Carolyn Newman serving as executive producers and Toy Monique Hawkins and Peggy Cheng overseeing. The series is created and executive produced by David A. Arnold (Side Hustle, Fuller House, Bigger), who also serves as showrunner. John Beck & Ron Hart (Side Hustle, Fuller House, Liv and Maddie) serve as executive producers.
Production of That Girl Lay Lay for Nickelodeon is overseen by Zack Olin and Shauna Phelan, Co-Heads of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Live-Action. Jessica Brown serves as Nickelodeon’s Executive in Charge of Production for the series.
About Will Packer Media
Led by Hollywood producer Will Packer, Will Packer Media is a first-of-its-kind production and branded content company focused on the New American Mainstream audience. In partnership with Discovery, Inc. and Universal Pictures, the company produces episodic scripted and unscripted series across television and digital platforms, compelling content for brand clients, and short-form digital content for millennial audiences. Will Packer’s films have earned more than $1 billion, with ten openings at number one at the box office.
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).
Get ready to say WOO-HOO for Blue as Nickelodeon celebrates 25 years of Blue's Clues! Tune into Nick for a month-long Blue's Clues & You! celebration, featuring brand new specials, all new friends - including Periwinkle - and special surprises, featuring Steve and Joe! Say WOO-HOO for Blue, all this September, only on Nickelodeon! Click here for all the details!
Nickelodeon is commemorating 25 years of its groundbreaking animated series Blue’s Clues with the greenlight of a brand-new, original movie and an array of anniversary initiatives across multiple platforms. Celebrating one of the most iconic preschool series of all time, which launched on Sept. 8, 1996, the milestone anniversary will also be marked by a multitiered partnership with global nonprofit organization Save the Children, a TV tentpole event, a one-of-a-kind nostalgia-driven music video, exclusive consumer products programs and more, kicking off this summer.
As part of the anniversary celebration, Nickelodeon has greenlit a Blue’s Clues & You! movie that will follow Josh and Blue as they head to New York City to audition for a big Broadway musical. Matt Stawski (Side Effects) is onboard as director of the original as-yet-untitled movie, with writing by Angela C. Santomero (Blue’s Clues franchise, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood) and Liz Maccie (Siren, Foxglove). Darlene Caamaño Loquet, Senior Vice President of Nickelodeon Movies, will oversee the production on the film. Nickelodeon Animation Studio will commence production on the movie this summer, with additional details to be announced at a later date.
“Blue’s Clues is hands down one of the most successful and critically acclaimed preschool TV shows in history, and we’re so proud that Nickelodeon has been its home for the last 25 years,” said Ramsey Naito, President, Nickelodeon Animation. “The series’ creativity, interactivity and inclusivity has stood the test of time and we are continuing to empower, challenge, and build the self-esteem of a new generation of preschoolers with a brand-new Blue’s Clues & You! movie and multiple upcoming seasons of the series in our Animation Studio pipeline.”
Nickelodeon has also expanded its partnership with Save the Children, the national leader in helping children prepare for and succeed in school across rural America. Blue’s Clues & You! will help the nonprofit provide learning opportunities and education materials to kids and families in the U.S. through its early childhood education programs.
In addition, Blue’s Clues & You! is featured in Save the Children’s 100 Days of Reading Campaign this summer, with content integration across platforms and on-the-ground activations through the 100 Days of Reading Bus Tour – which is providing fun learning activities and essential education resources to 20,000 children and families. Save the Children will also be Nickelodeon’s prosocial partner for the net’s second annual “Blue Friday,” a day of giving and learning. “Blue Friday” is an initiative that centers around supporting early learning opportunities for kids in need this holiday season. Across America and around the world, Save the Children gives children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. For over 100 years, the nonprofit has been committed to addressing children’s unique and unmet needs, working to ensure they thrive as learners and in life.
- Blue’s Clues & You! “It’s YOUR birthday!” tentpole premiering Friday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. (ET/PT). In the episode, it’s time to make a wish and blow out the candles, because Blue and her friends are celebrating the birthday of the viewer at home. DJ Slip is spinning the tracks, Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper are baking up a cake, and everyone is playing Blue's Clues to figure out what game Blue wants to play at the party. To celebrate the big day, Blue and her friends play 'Pin the Tail on the Puppy' and skidoo to Birthday World to gather prizes to fill a birthday piñata.
- Blue’s Clues & You! "Our New Neighbor," premiering Friday, Oct. 1, at 11 a.m. (ET/PT) and featuring the return of classic fan-favorite character Periwinkle. Josh and Blue play Blue’s Clues to figure out how they can help Periwinkle feel welcome and learn more about their new kitten neighbor along the way, helping him unpack and even skidooing to his old neighborhood to retrieve his missing stuffie.
An original 25th anniversary nostalgia-driven music video featuring Blue’s Clues & You! star Josh Dela Cruz and former Blue’s Clues hosts, Donovan Patton and Steve Burns, alongside real-life fans from various generations who grew up on the series. Burns also serves as director of the video.
A limited-time, dedicated “Bluetique” at FAO Schwarz’s NYC flagship location in Rockefeller Plaza. For the month of August, the exclusive shop will feature the latest products while showcasing archival Blues Clue's memorabilia, such as Steve’s original rugby shirt, the original Handy Dandy Notebook and more.
Launch of the first half of season one (12 episodes) of Blues Clues & You! and the fifth and sixth seasons (40 episodes) of Blue’s Clues on Paramount+ beginning September, joining the first four seasons of Blue’s Clues and seasons one and two of the live-action spin-off Blue’s Room.
Over 20 original learning games, ebooks, and interactive episodes available on Noggin, Nickelodeon’s interactive learning service for preschoolers, where kids can learn and play along with Josh and Blue.
An all-day Blue’s Clues marathon on Wednesday, Sept. 8, on the Nick Jr. Pluto TV channel.
A new assortment of consumer products inspired by Blue’s Clues & You!, spanning toy, home goods, accessories, DVD and party goods will be available beginning this summer, including a brand-new line of educational toys from Melissa & Doug.
Blue’s Clues & You! elements featured at the Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts opening this summer in Riviera Maya, including: Blue character meet and greets; sculpture in the Aqua Nick water park; themed merchandise; and various graphics throughout the property. Blue character appearances will also be introduced at the Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana.
Blue’s Clues & You! is produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio in Burbank, Calif., and 9 Story Media Group’s Creative Affairs division and its animation studio Brown Bag Films. Production for Nickelodeon is overseen by Eryk Casemiro, Senior Vice President, Nickelodeon Preschool. Sarah Landy serves as Nickelodeon’s Executive in Charge of Production for the series.
With critical praise from educators, parents, and preschoolers, Blue’s Clues has generated an enormous global fanbase over the years in over 160 countries and more than 20 languages. The legacy and lasting impact of the series continues with the remake Blue’s Clues & You! which was recently picked up for a fourth season and nominated for two Daytime Emmy Awards in the categories of “Outstanding Writing Team for a Preschool, Children’s or Family Viewing Program” and “Outstanding Directing Team for a Preschool, Children’s or Family Viewing Program.”
Blue’s Clues & You! has a new generation of preschoolers searching for clues with beloved puppy Blue and new live-action host Josh (Josh Dela Cruz). 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. Blue’s Clues & You!, produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio in Burbank, Calif., is currently in its second season, airing weekdays at 11 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.
The original Blue’s Clues series launched in Sept. 8, 1996 and ran for six groundbreaking seasons. Created by Traci Paige Johnson, Todd Kessler, and Angela C. Santomero, Blue’s Clues drew acclaim and high ratings for its unique interactivity that helped change the way kids watch television and has remained one of the most popular preschool shows of all time. The landmark series also raised the bar in preschool television by exploring advanced subject matter such as sign language, geography, physics, emotions, and anatomy.
About Save the Children
Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. Since our founding more than 100 years ago, we’ve changed the lives of more than 1 billion children. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
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).
In the last year, Avatar: The Last Airbender has enjoyed a surge of growth like never before. The hit animated series has long been considered one of the greatest Nickelodeon shows to ever debut, and its resurgence has given the franchise new life. Now, the team at ViacomCBS wants to bring Avatar back to the forefront at Nickelodeon, and its first films will adopt a new style of animation along the way.
Recently, fans were given this important update on Nickelodeon's plans for Avatar when Brian Robbins, the president and CEO of the network, spoke with Nick's parent company ViacomCBS in a public interview. It was there the executive confirmed plans for the Avatar Universe are in working behind the scenes. And when it comes to the movies, Avatar will adopt CG animation this time around.
"One of the other big projects that we're working on, on the theatrical front is Avatar," Robbins shared. "We signed a deal to bring the original creators of Avatar back into the studios. They started Avatar Studios, and they're well on their way in development on a series of CG films and a new Avatar series."
Continuing, Robbins went on to discuss the talent being brought in for the expansion of Avatar. Not only is Avatar Studios being headed by the story's co-creators, but many animators who worked on the original show have shown interest in returning to the series. Robbins says Nickelodeon wants to be a place that fosters such loyalty, and animation remains a key concern for any of its shows in development.
"We really pride ourselves in making sure that Nick is a place people want to work, that creative people want to work, especially in the animation studio. Ramsay Naito, who is the president of Nick Animation, she's just somebody that is really loved in the animation community and people actually really love Nick," he shared.
"They have something in their heart where they really do want to work here on the animation side or on the live-action side for this brand. People grew up on certain shows. They have fond memories of the brand and they want to do business with us."
As you can see, Nickelodeon has plenty of plans in store for its future slate, and Avatar is a very important piece of it. So far as movies are concerned, the Avatar Studios team will delve into CG animation as a first, and fans are eager to see how the crew handles this shift. After all, Avatar's anime-inspired aesthetic is still widely praised, but even anime itself has embraced CG animation. So for now, fans will have to cross their fingers for the best!
What do you make of this Avatar update? Do you mind the shift to CG animation...? Share your thoughts with me in the comments!
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In ViacomCBS' 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.
Streaming On - BRIAN ROBBINS ON PRIORITIZING KIDS & FAMILY CONTENT ACROSS PLATFORMS
“Consumption and viewing habits have changed for everybody—maybe even more so for kids.”
The PAW Patrol universe got bigger on Aug. 20 when PAW Patrol: The Movie arrived in theaters nationwide and on ViacomCBS’ streaming service, Paramount+. The film—an extension of the number one series for preschoolers, PAW Patrol, which first aired on Nickelodeon in 2013—was the first to follow that release strategy since the launch of Paramount+. Within days, it became one of the most-watched originals on the service.
Brian Robbins, president and CEO of Nickelodeon and chief content officer of kids and family for Paramount+, attributes the success to the company’s focus on iconic IP and franchises. It’s also a testament to its goal of reaching kids and family viewers, no matter the platform. The leading content on Paramount+ includes SpongeBob SquarePants, The SpongeBob Movie and the SpongeBob spin-off Kamp Koral, as well as a new iCarly and PAW Patrol. The franchise-building will continue with the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film being produced by Seth Rogen and the planned expansion of the Avatar universe. “The idea is to leverage that IP and those franchises [from Nickelodeon] to drive consumption on Paramount+ for kids and families,” says Robbins. “We want our brand and our content to be ubiquitous,” he adds. “Today, that means we need to be on all platforms.”
In an interview from the ViacomCBS video series “Streaming On,” Robbins shared how the company is programming for kids and families and shared some new content that will be available on Paramount+ over the next few years. Below is a condensed version of Robbins’ chat with “Streaming On” host Dometi Pongo.
Dometi Pongo: What's the role of kids and family content at Paramount+?
Brian Robbins: Streaming has become the focus of all media companies and it’s no different here at ViacomCBS. Fortunately for us and Paramount+, we have a brand in Nickelodeon that has been loved by kids and families for over two decades now. The brand is loved because it has a treasure trove of tremendous IP and big franchises that are really important in kids' lives. The idea is to leverage that IP and those franchises to drive consumption in Paramount+ for kids and families.
DP: How does streaming play into the evolution of that Nickelodeon?
BR: It’s really important. It's no shock that consumption has changed and viewing habits have changed for everybody—maybe even more so for kids. I have a 7-year-old daughter, streaming is the way she consumes content and it's not necessarily on the big screen either. It could be on a phone and it's certainly on a tablet. We want our brand and our content to be ubiquitous. Today, that means we need to be on all platforms. Linear is still our biggest reach vehicle today. I assume five years from now, it'll be very different and streaming will probably be the primary way that our consumer consumes our content. Kids and family content content is driving an enormous amount of consumption on [Paramount+].
DP: What is some of the top performing kids and family content on the platform?
BR: We've just launched a massive hit in iCarly—and we strategically licensed the old iCarly just one or two seasons to other streaming services, and then we put the whole iCarly library on Paramount+. So by the time the new iCarly was about to come, there had been this new interest, demand, and love for iCarly. With all that buzz, the new show just took off like a rocket ship.
DP: Can you talk about the decision to release PAW Patrol: The Movie on Paramount and in theaters simultaneously?
BR: Unfortunately, we're still living in this Covid world and theaters are not yet running at full capacity. I don't think people are running out to the movie theater and especially when it comes to kids. It just felt like we needed to give the consumer a choice. If you want to see the movie in a movie theater and have that experience, you're going to be able to get that. Probably most of the consumers and kids are going to watch this movie at home and that's a good thing for Paramount+ and a good thing for all of us at ViacomCBS, because we have a killer movie that is really playing great.
DP: PAW Patrol is a powerhouse franchise across linear, streaming, live events, and consumer products. What is it about that franchise that makes it so unique?
BR: It's the pups—the pups are cool. They all have these really fun, different, and diverse characters. They have super cool vehicles that do crazy things that allow kids to just use their imagination. Underneath it, there's also a social and emotional learning element as well. Parents and kids both dig it. It's a great franchise and we have a great partnership with Spin Master.
DP: It's the #1 show for preschoolers — when you hear a stat like that, how does it make you feel about being able to provide something that young children are going to grow up with?
BR: Well, the first thing I think about is ‘how do we stay #1?’ We have a big responsibility at Nickelodeon that is different from most other media brands. We really do have a responsibility to not only entertain, but to educate and hopefully grow really smart, well-rounded changemakers. That's the way I look at it. If we could develop the next generation of changemakers and kids that are really aware and socially conscious, that's an important part of what we do. That's why we brought back Nick News this year. And we've done a lot of specials over the course of the last year in this unprecedented, crazy time that we've been living in. We're really proud of the work that we do in that area and that work will continue to do.
DP: You have an ambitious film slate across theatrical and streaming, can you talk a little bit about the kids and family movie strategy on Paramount+ and how that fits into ViacomCBS’ overall movie strategy?
BR: In my previous role before I came to Nick, I was running Paramount Players at Paramount Pictures. My role there was to really make branded films for Paramount Pictures from the Viacom brands. And Nickelodeon was the top priority and the first film that came out of that was our Dora the Explorer movie. But now that I'm here, I'm just taking that torch with me. We're really excited about the slate we've built, starting with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reinvention that's being produced by Seth Rogen. I saw a first animation of the movie last week and it's going to be amazing. It's hysterical. Quality matters more than ever now. We have to deliver quality and we're really excited about Turtles as a franchise in general. And one of the other big projects that we're working on, on the theatrical front is Avatar. We signed a deal to bring the original creators of Avatar back into the studios. They started Avatar Studios, and they're well on their way in development on a series of CG films and a new Avatar series. The other area that is under our group that I'm really excited about on the film front is the young adult space. In my former life, I was the founder and CEO of Awesomeness TV, where we were responsible for films like To All the Boys I Loved Before, a franchise on Netflix, and The Perfect Date. We have a long history of making really great YA content and we're going to make a handful of those films for Paramount+ that start hitting in 2022. Another film we’re working on is in collaboration with LeBron James and his production company, SpringHill, called Fantasy Football.
DP: You talked about bringing the creators of Avatar back for more projects — how is your team attracting talent?
BR: We really pride ourselves in making sure that Nick is a place people want to work, that creative people want to work, especially in the animation studio. Ramsay Naito, who is the president of Nick Animation, she's just somebody that is really loved in the animation community and people actually really love Nick. They have something in their heart where they really do want to work here on the animation side or on the live-action side for this brand. People grew up on certain shows. They have fond memories of the brand and they want to do business with us.
ViacomCBS is leveraging its roster popular of IPs in new ways for growth.
When it comes to connecting with audiences of kids and adults, there’s no question that Nickelodeon has an impressive stable of treasured intellectual property. Optimizing the reach of its IPs across new platforms and in product categories promises to up the game in big ways.
“At ViacomCBS, franchises are a driving force behind our business, our brands and our
retail programs,” says Veronica Hart, executive vice president, global franchise planning, ViacomCBS Consumer Products. “Nickelodeon has the most beloved and recognizable characters and some of the biggest consumer products franchises in the world, including ‘SpongeBob SquarePants,’ ‘Star Trek, ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,’ ‘PAW Patrol’ and many more.”
Hart points to the company’s new Paramount+ streaming service, along with linear, digital and other channels to reach consumers. New offerings include an expanded “SpongeBob SquarePants” universe; the first kids-oriented animated “Star Trek” series, “Star Trek: Prodigy;” a new “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” movie with actor Seth Rogan; and the coming theatrical release of “PAW Patrol: The Movie.”
“Our team is so enthusiastic about the massive potential of our expanded preschool slate and the expansion of our multigenerational and boys-action content that is being developed for a new generation of kids and fans,” says Hart.
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