Charlie Adler: Legendary Voice Actor! | What's In My Head Podcast
Charlie Adler, legendary voice actor is this weeks guest. Chances are if you grew up in the 90s or are a fan of animation you will have heard his voice or seen the shows he has helped bring to life, such as Ed Bighead in Rocko's Modern Life. and Ickis in Aaahh!!! Real Monsters. From stage acting to behind the mic and now directing Charlie has done it all. We talk about how he got his start, some of his most cherished times in the industry, the red guy sings “Hey Mickie” and so much more.
Halloween Costume Dress Up w/ Loud House Puppets! 🎃 | Toymation
Happy Halloween! Grab your most booooo-tiful costume and join Lincoln, Lola, Baby Lily and the rest of the Loud House puppet crew for a Halloween costume contest! Which costume is YOUR favorite?
October is Black History Month here in the UK, and we use it to share, celebrate and understand the impact of black history and culture. Head to 2:28 for an excellent chant!
McSCARY MANOR 👻 E11 Preview | BRAND NEW 🦖 Dino Fury ⚡ Power Rangers Kids ⚡ Action for Kids
Check out this awesome sneak peek of the Power Rangers Dino Fury episode 11, McSCARY MANOR, premiering October 2, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. ET/PT on Nickelodeon!
Episode:
Amelia (Hunter Deno) investigates a haunted house against Pop-Pop’s wishes. When the “ghost” puts Amelia in jeopardy, she discovers the reason for her grandfather’s overprotective attitude.
Catch a brand new episode of That Girl Lay Lay, premiering Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT, straight after a fresh new episode of Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan at 7, only on Nickelodeon! It's all part of That New Thursday Night! Check out the promo below!:
In the all new That Girl Lay Lay episode "You-Go-Girl-Kart," Lay Lay (Alaya “That Girl Lay Lay” High) and Sadie (Gabrielle Nevaeh Green) join the auto club in hopes of creating a fast and stylish ride. Marky (Peyton Perrine III) and Jeremy (Caleb Brown) try to get Tiffany (Kensington Tallman) to promote their new invention, candles that blow themselves out. (#103)
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl - Official Toph Character Reveal Trailer (Avatar: The Last Airbender) | IGN
Avatar: The Last Airbender's Toph is the latest Nickelodeon-verse character to join the roster of the upcoming four-player fighter, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl! Toph is the game's final base-launch character that will be revealed, with the release trailer being released on Monday, October 4.
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl - Official Toph Gameplay Overview Trailer (Avatar: The Last Airbender) | IGN
In this video, Fair Play Labs developer Markus Villalobos walks you through her moveset.
Toph Beifong is one of the supporting characters to Aang in Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender series.
Unlike Avatar Aang and Avatar Korra (two other Avatarverse characters in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl's roster), Toph is a specialized Earthbender. She is completely unable to Airbend, Waterbend or Firebend.
Avatar fans will fondly recognize the young but powerful Toph, as she was a leading member of Avatar: The Last Airbender since its second season - referred to as “Book 2: Earth.” The blind daughter of the Earth Kingdom’s wealthy Beifong family, Toph was trained in the art of Earthbending at a young age by badgermoles, which also helped her learn how to see by feeling the ground beneath her feet. She was soon recruited by Avatar Aang and his friends to help the young hero learn Earthbending, during which she proved to be a valuable ally in the battle against the Fire Nation. She even invented the art of Metalbending in the process. Returning as an old woman in the follow-up series The Legend Of Korra, Toph would help mentor the next Avatar, Korra, who also appears in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl. Toph proved to be a popular character among the Avatar fanbase due to her rough-and-tumble personality and impressive displays of power throughout the original series.
To really emphasize Toph's specific role as an Earthbender, it's stated that Toph is more of a ground fighter in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl. Needless to say, Toph is at her worst when she's trying to fight in the air.
Despite being a very short character, her ground strong attacks are quite massive in size. When performing her neutral strong, up strong and down strong attacks while grounded, Toph will summon earth structures from the ground that act as hitboxes. Even Toph's hand movements will strike opponents while she does this.
This Earthbender is also capable of summoning a boulder projectile that becomes more powerful the more it is charged. Toph is even permitted to store the projectile for a later use.
One might think that Toph would have a bad recovery due to her status as an Earthbender, but it's actually exceptionally good as her aerial down special will summon ground beneath her. She'll need to land on normal ground before being able to use this technique again, but this appears to be able to refresh Toph's jump and double jump.
This is all very impressive for a blind 12-year-old girl. But it's also fitting for how Toph is in the show.
Toph’s signature stage in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is Omashu. It’s a large stage with five platforms. Supply carts will occasionally drop into the stage and can wreak havoc. Additionally, the stage even has a cameo from the cabbage merchant.
Being that Toph is the 20th character revealed for Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, the game's entire base roster has been revealed. Of course, we do know that there are at least 2 more yet to be revealed fighters that will become available as DLC.
Toph Beifong's moveset:
In Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, Toph can use the following moves: Light Neutral “Rising Knee”, Light Up “Champion’s Belt”, Light Down “Rock Slide”, Light Neutral Air “Air Slap”, Light Up Air “Aerial Champion’s Belt”, Light Down Air “Headbutt”, Light Dash Attack “Running Push”, Strong Neutral “Crashing Earth Wave”, Strong Up “Clay Warrior”, Strong Down “Wall Slam”, Strong Neutral Air “Front Clap”, Strong Up Air “Spin Kick”, Strong Down Air “Downward Punch”, Strong Dash Attack “Stone Catapult”, Neutral Special “Boulder Hurl”, Up Special “Boulder Surge”, and Down Special “Iron Boot”.
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is coming out Oct. 5 to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X! For more on the game, head here: https://nickelodeonallstarbrawl.com/
"Utilizing the earth element for many of her strong attacks, her range is very unique. Being able to mix up opponents with a rock guardian that can pop out of the ground, her move mix-ups are very strong. With strong conversions, her special moves compliment her toolset very well. With two projectiles and a spawning platform, Toph can create immense space. The reveal also showcased the newest stage added from the Avatar universe. Based on one of the capitals in the earth kingdom, Omashu’s high-rise kingdom makes an appearance. Featuring the fast-moving carts of mail throughout the city, players will have to avoid them. The stage is extremely vibrant and features a gigantic scale quite well with many platforms and open areas," notes The Nerd Stash.
"Aang is close range and excels in the air, while Toph's air moves are quite weak and her stronger attacks are long range. Her most interesting move is her down special. On the ground, she performs a front flip that deals damage. While in the air, however, Toph will actually create a platform underneath her. This platform serves her as a tool to reposition during a fight or recover from out of bounds. It's a very interesting mechanic, and one of many cool moves that Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is bringing to the table," notes Game Rant. "Alongside her moveset, her stage, Omashu, was also briefly introduced. It's a large five-platform stage and is also dynamic. Supply carts (like the ones Aang and his group rode during the series) will occasionally slide around the stage and hit players. There was also a tease in regards to the cabbage merchant where it was warned that players should not get between him and his cabbages. This could have just been a joke, but it's possible there is some sort of penalty for players that decide to test that out."
"Now Toph has been confirmed as a playable character in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, with Fair Play Labs’ Markus Villalobos showing off the young Earthbender’s moveset to IGN earlier today in a gameplay overview video. This six-minute showcase depicts Toph as a ground-based brawler, making up for her lack of aerial prowess with strong attacks and impressive ranged abilities. Some of her noteworthy moves include her upward-aiming Champion’s Belt (where she hits enemies with the prize belt she won as the Earth Rumble Champion), Rock Slide (which has her slide below opponents to take them out at the knees), and Boulder Hurl (in which she channels her Earthbending powers to fire a large rock at foes). Additionally, she can use her Iron Boot move to place floating rock platforms below her to recover. Her designated stage is Omashu, an Earth Kingdom city with rolling minecarts that can knock back unsuspecting players," notes ScreenRant.
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Toph Reveal |GameMill Entertainment
Nickelodeon has treated viewers to a first look at the upcoming Rugrats Halloween special as part of the network's HallowScream trailer!
Titled "The Werewoof Hunter," in the Halloween-themed episode, Tommy need his friends' help to save Angelica after she turns into a werewolf at a scary Halloween party where their parents seem to be disappearing one by one!
Fun-sized viewers are also being trick-or-treated to a HallowScream collection of their favorite spooky episodes from Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. shows such as Blue's Clues ("Blue's Big Costume Party"), Bubble Guppies ("Trick-or-Treat, Mr. Grumpfish!"), Dora the Explorer ("Halloween Parade"), iCarly ("iScream on Halloween"), PAW Patrol ("Pups Save the Trick-or-Treaters") and The Fairly OddParents ("Scary Godparents"). The service is celebrating the best of SpongeBob's Boo-kini Bottom with a compilation that includes "SpongeBob's Spookiest Scenes Countdown Special," "The Grill is Gone / The Night Patty," "The Legend of Boo-Kini Bottom," "Ghoul Fools" and more. For Paramount+'s full guide to peak screaming, click here,
This will be the third special in the SpongeBob SquarePants franchise to feature stop-motion animation, following It's A SpongeBob Christmas! in 2012 and The Legend of Boo-Kini Bottom in 2017.
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Nickelodeon treated viewers to a sneak peek clip of Big Nate during this week's episode of the network's hit cartoon trivia competition series, Tooned In!:
Based on the best-selling children’s books, written and drawn by acclaimed author and cartoonist Lincoln Peirce, this new TV series will feature brand-new original storylines centered on Nate, a precocious 11-year-old boy, and his mischievous shenanigans that usually result in disaster, detention or both. Big Nate was slated to premiere during September 2021 on Nickelodeon, however, it looks like Nick has postponed the launch of the series.
A listing for the upcoming book Big Nate: Aloha! earlier this summer revealed that Nickelodeon may be planning to launch Big Nate on the linear Nick TV channel and on the Paramount+ streaming service!
According to the synopsis for Big Nate: Aloha! on the Barnes & Noble website, Big Nate is a "[s]oon to be an animated series with Paramount+ and Nickelodeon!", which suggests that the series will debut on both platforms.
Big Nate (center)
At the moment, it's unclear on whether the series will bow on both platforms at the same time, or on one platform before the other. Nickelodeon and ViacomCBS are increasingly moving towards a launch strategy where a new series debuts on Paramount Plus prior to premiering on linear TV. Nickelodeon's Rugrats revival and SpongeBob SquarePants spin-off Kamp Koral launched on the streaming service earlier this year, prior to their linear premieres on Nickelodeon, and Nickelodeon's upcoming CG-animated Star Trek: Prodigy will bow on Paramount+ on October 28 ahead of its TV debut.
Korra likes to fight up close and uses strong punches and kicks to knock her foes back. What's interesting about her attacks, though, is that you'll need to time them correctly to really send your opponents flying.
One of this fighter's unique traits comes in the form of her ability to charge all of her special moves. When charged, these attacks will deal devastating damage.
In the breakdown, we see special moves such as her "Bending Leap" which acts as a big Superman punch that sails across the stage. When charged, this attack flies even farther and becomes more powerful.
And Korra’s moves are as follows: Light Neutral “Forward Jab”, Light Up “Uppercut”, Light Down “Slamming Fist”, Light Neutral Air “Full Knee Spin”, Light Up Air “Backflip Kick”, Light Down Air “Double Slamming Fists”, Light Dash Attack “Air Handstand”, Strong Neutral “Strong Punch”, Strong Up “Power Uppercut”, Strong Down “Axe Kick”, Strong Neutral Air “Roundhouse Kick”, Strong Up Air “Upward Kick”, Strong Down Air “Aerial Stomp”, Strong Dash Attack “Tornado Charge”, Neutral Special “Bending Leap”, Up Special “Avatar Soar”, Down Special “Landslide”.
Korra's signature stage is Harmonic Convergence which fans of the series will recognize - it was the stage for the finale of Korra's second season. In the background, the spirits Raava, the spirit of light and peace, and Vaatu, the spirit of darkness and chaos, are fighting “a desperate battle for the fate of the world.”
the spirits Raava and Vaatu wage war, sometimes coming together to form the yin-yang symbol, because the Avatars are all about balance, you see.
Over on the official Xbox Podcast with Major Nelson, both contenders were showcased through quick trailers that give us a glimpse at what all these warriors will be able to do in battle.
Also divulged during the podcast was a special pre-order bonus for Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl. Those who opt to reserve it now can save 20% off your purchase.
"Korra, meanwhile, focuses more on close-ranged attacks and excels in grounded duels. And while Aang focuses on airbending, Korra uses a greater variety of elements in her attacks, which is a pretty good reflection of how the two Avatars fight in their respective series. Many of Korra's moves can also chain into other attacks on hit or be charged for more damage and distance. She and Aang come with their own stages, too, just to double down on the authentic presentation," notes GamesRadar+.
"Korra was shown to be a close-range brawler with special moves that could all be charged. When not charged, the special moves deal less damage and knockback but of course, whether or not a player decides to charge a special move will ultimately depend on the circumstances of the fight. Charging a move too long could leave the player open, for example. Korra looks to deal a lot of knockback as shown in the showcase and could be one of the stronger characters in the title. Her stage is Harmonic Convergence which fans of the series will recognize," notes Game Rant.
"Both Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl stages are fitting for their respective characters. Korra’s Harmonic Convergence stage has the iconic art and feel of the sequel series, and the background with Raava and Vaatu adds mysticism and lore for fans of the show to enjoy. It’s especially prevalent when the two spirits collide, forming a yin/yang circle. Aang’s stage, Western Earth Temple, is also perfect for the character, including a good amount of easter eggs for veterans of the show to spot," notes ScreenRant. "The stages also include different strategies for players to learn, as part of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl's bid to become competitively viable. The Western Earth Temple is large, with many platforms for players to retreat to. The stage will likely house larger battles with four players duking it out in the 2D landscape. As for Korra’s map, Harmonic Convergence, the stage will likely house smaller, more intimate battles. Players won’t have platforms to escape to, either, so they’ll have to rely on their skill with their character’s moveset to come out on top."
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is coming out Oct. 5 to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X! For more on the game, head here: https://nickelodeonallstarbrawl.com/
Those who are excited to play Aang can expect a highly mobile character that is great at aerial combos. The young fighter's grounded light attacks all see him using physical strikes with his hands and arms, while aerial lights mix in staff attacks.
Aang's light attacks don't have much range, but they can combo into each other easily and are very fast on the draw.
His strong attacks bring in the power of the wind to deal more damage, and using them in conjunction with light attacks can really help the airbender extend his combos. Aang is looking like a combo monster here in this pre-release footage.
In the game, Aang can use the following moves: Light Neutral “Elbow Strike”, Light Up “Swiping Wind Kick”, Light Down “Wind Chop”, Light Neutral Air “Staff Spin”, Light Up Air “Aerial Swiping Wind Kick”, Light Down Air “Aerial Wind Chop”, Light Dash Attack “Sliding Punch”, Strong Neutral “Tornado Strike”, Strong Up “Rising Wind Kick”, Strong Down “Slashing Air Blades”, Strong Neutral Air “Sweeping Windmill Strike”, Strong Up Air “Whirlwind Punch”, Strong Down Air “Aerial Slashing Air Blades”, Strong Dash Attack “Palm Strike”, Neutral Special “Spinning Staff”, Up Special “Air Glide”, Down Special “Air Ball”.
Aang's signature stage is the Western Air Temple. The stage is an extra-large-sized stage with five platforms. In the background, Appa, Aang’s flying bison, is gliding around. In between the structures. Aang’s glider can also be spotted leaning up against the center temple, though it likely won’t provide Aang an escape if he finds himself in crisis.
Over on the official Xbox Podcast with Major Nelson, both contenders were showcased through quick trailers that give us a glimpse at what all these warriors will be able to do in battle.
Also divulged during the podcast was a special pre-order bonus for Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl. Those who opt to reserve it now can save 20% off your purchase.
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is coming out Oct. 5 to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X! For more on the game, head here: https://nickelodeonallstarbrawl.com/
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Aang Reveal | GameMill Entertainment
"Aang is described as a mobile character who specializes in aerial combos, so expect the airbender to juggle with the best of them when Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl arrives October 5. Aang's ground and air attacks are obviously a bit more aggressive than the modified martial arts that make up his original fighting style, but the basic movements are a pretty good adaptation of the monk's movements. As you'd expect, airbending is a key part of his movement as well as his special attacks, and it all looks pretty nice in motion. At 100% damage or higher, you can also enter Aang's Avatar state with some moves, which is a nice touch," notes GamesRadar+.
"Aang's playstyle revolves more around air bending and combos. He's a very mobile fighter that exceeds at aerial combos to keep his opponents off the ground. He doesn't have much range which can prove a problem versus opponents with reach, but he's easy to combo with. Even some of his down moves hit the opponent in a way that sends that upwards which helps to extend his combos. Aang's stage is the Western Air Temple," notes Game Rant. "Both showcases were quite interesting and are full of tips that fans of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl will want to watch in order to better familiarize themselves with the many different characters."
"Both Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl stages are fitting for their respective characters. Korra’s Harmonic Convergence stage has the iconic art and feel of the sequel series, and the background with Raava and Vaatu adds mysticism and lore for fans of the show to enjoy. It’s especially prevalent when the two spirits collide, forming a yin/yang circle. Aang’s stage, Western Earth Temple, is also perfect for the character, including a good amount of easter eggs for veterans of the show to spot," notes ScreenRant. "The stages also include different strategies for players to learn, as part of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl's bid to become competitively viable. The Western Earth Temple is large, with many platforms for players to retreat to. The stage will likely house larger battles with four players duking it out in the 2D landscape. As for Korra’s map, Harmonic Convergence, the stage will likely house smaller, more intimate battles. Players won’t have platforms to escape to, either, so they’ll have to rely on their skill with their character’s moveset to come out on top."
Catch next brand new episode of The Smurfs, premiering Friday, October 8, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT), straight after an all new Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years at 7, only on Nickelodeon! Check out the promo below!
Smurf Your Seat Belts/Leaf It Alone: When Handy and Storm discover Gargamel’s plan to make Azrael fly, they build their own flying machines. / When the Sarsaparilla harvest is ruined by a pest, the Smurfs discover Gargamel's plan to lure them to his field. (#108)
Catch next brand new Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years, premiering Friday, October 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT), followed by an all new episode of The Smurfs at 7:30, only on Nickelodeon! Check out the promos below!:
Camper Gary: SpongeBob disguises Gary as a new camper to keep him safe from Mrs. Puff. (#105B)
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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STOP EVERYTHING! It's a brand new season of Side Hustle, premiering Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, followed by an all new Unfiltered at 8:30, only on Nickelodeon! Check out the promo below!
Model Employees: Lex, Presley and Munchy get hired as models during the town’s big fashion week. Assuming that they were hired to be in the fashion show itself, they soon learn that the job is actually to be toy model builders and not the runway models like they thought. Disappointed by the job they were hired to do, the kids must figure out a way to get into the real fashion show. (Season 2 premiere) [info / sneak peek]
Exclusive First Look: Lex, Presley and Munchy Rush to Get Fashion Show Tickets in ‘Side Hustle’ Season 2 Premiere Clip
Lex and Presley are back and have more odd jobs up their sleeves! Nickelodeon is gearing up for the season 2 premiere of Side Hustle — starring Jules LeBlanc, Jayden Bartels, Isaiah Crews, Mitchell Berg and Jacques Chevelle — and J-14 has an exclusive first look at the first episode.
The show follows the story of two best friends Lex (played by Jules) and Presley (played by Jayden) who accidentally destroy a boat belonging to their neighbor Munchy’s (played by Isaiah) dad. In order to pay him back for the destruction, the girls start taking strange jobs listed on the fictional KidDING! app. Of course, complete shenanigans occur along the way.
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In our exclusive clip, fans get a first look at what’s to come throughout the show’s second season when Lex, Presley and Munchy rush to get tickets to their town’s annual fashion show. This year, a famous influencer will be in the crowd, and Lex has a plan to showcase her custom necklace design at the event. While rushing to get tickets, Munchy gets distracted by his harmonica, so he and Presley think that all the tickets sell out. Thankfully, Lex comes through with the last three passes into the fashion show.
Nickelodeon star Matt Sato — who played MicroMooery employee Spenders throughout season 1 — speaks with J-14 exclusively about his amazing experience on the show. As it turns out, the actor actually knew his costars way before being cast on Side Hustle.
“They are like my two little sisters,” Matt gushes of Jules and Jayden. “We have known each other and truly grown together these past four years. It has been amazing getting to work alongside them, and it brought a lot of fun to the series.”
While so many hilarious antics go down during each episode, there were actually a lot of “really funny” things that went down behind-the-scenes too.
“On the show, I work at MicroMooery — basically, a dairy shop similar to an ice cream shop that sells all dairy products — and we have a cow that remains in the back of the shop,” Matt explains. “One day, mid-take, the cow decides to pee, taking all of us to a sudden halt to hear 15 long seconds of high-pressure pee. It was so incredibly funny and got all of us in the best mood.”
Get ready to see more of MicroMooery in season 2 with Matte Martinez, who plays the store’s manager Ty.
Be sure to watch the video above, and find out what happens when Lex, Presley and Munchy attend the fashion show when Side Hustle season 2 premieres via Nickelodeon on Saturday, October 2, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.
If you haven't heard the news yet, you should know Avatar: The Last Airbender is getting a new live-action adaptation by the folks at Netflix, and the lead cast was made public earlier this year. This time around, netizens are hopeful Avatar will do right by them with this live-action series, and star Dallas Liu wants nothing else but the same.
Recently, ComicBook.com had the chance to speak with Liu during press of Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings. It was there the actor touched upon Avatar, and he said he wants to do right by fans because he is one himself.
"I mean, because it is such a beloved show I feel like there is some pressure to do a great job and not that I'm doubting anyone or the project at all, but this is the biggest project and the biggest role that I've been able to take part in now, especially leading with a character like Zuko, who's so complex and one of, if not the favorite, one of the favorites of the show with his fire bending and his history," Liu shared.
Continuing, the actor said he is excited to tackle Zuko given how complex the character's character arc is. His journey was Liu's favorite in the series, so he has a lot riding on himself to get the Fire Nation prince right.
"I'm just as much of a fan of Zuko as everyone else is. So I mean, obviously I'm excited because this is like a dream, but at the same time, it gets a little nerve-wracking. You know? To do a good job, and at the end of the day I can only do what I'm capable of, but I hope that people enjoy my performance."
There is no doubt that Liu is a steadfast fan of Avatar, and his own attachment to Zuko runs deep. It is hard to imagine a better actor tackling the role, so fans can rest a bit easier about this Netflix project. The show has no set release date yet, but fans are eager to see its stars in character. And given how much Liu likes Zuko, it is hard to imagine his performance missing the mark.
What do you think of Liu's part in this Netflix's adaptation? Are you going to check out this Avatar project? Share your thoughts with me in the comments section below!
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is Passion Project Platform Fighter
By Joel Nyström, CEO, Ludosity
Summary
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl has been a passion project for two studios that love platform fighters and Nickelodeon’s characters.
They took their expertise for the genre, blended it with Nickelodeon, and threw as many Easter eggs and references they could fit.
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl releases on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on October 5 and is available for pre-order today on the Xbox Store.
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S very soon and we here at Ludosity and Fair Play Labs can’t wait to get into everyone’s hands. I am Joel Nyström, CEO at Ludosity, and you’ll also hear from Fair Play Labs’ game director here as we share excitement for players to finally be able to knock each other out in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl.
We released the platform fighter Slap City a few years back and got some very positive reception. Nickelodeon reached out to us and asked us to see if we wanted to do something in that space together. We put together a prototype and showed it to our publisher, GameMill Entertainment, and here we are! Following that, Fair Play Labs came on board to help us create the game. Most games with this amount of content and scope have more than one studio involved. I think we’ve worked closer than most cases perhaps, but it’s been more fun and rewarding to work together. Our little, small studio could have never managed this project alone, and I think Rodriguez and Fair Play Labs agrees. “It’s been great working with Ludosity, both studios have had a common goal from the beginning, to deliver a fun game which a lot of people can enjoy.”
And of course, the fourth member of the team is Nickelodeon. They took the initiative to do this, and they have continued to encourage us to push our own creativity on the character movesets and overall design of the game. Everyone involved wants this game to be a success.
At its heart, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is a platform fighter. It’s all about ringing out your opponents by fighting hard and outmaneuvering them on the stage. It’s easy to get into, but the gameplay mechanics go deep and hopefully will be rewarding also for the competitive players out there. It was important to us and Rodriguez at Fair Play Labs that the game be playable by anyone, but also feature depth. “We have put a lot of effort to help create a game that appeal to newcomers and competitive players while trying to stay true to all the shows we are including into the game.” We’re really excited for players to see how smooth Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl plays while still being deep and competitive.
The characters are a big part of the experience and getting the chance to work with so many of Nickelodeon’s characters has been amazing. It’s hard to say who has been the most exciting, but realizing both SpongeBob SquarePants and the Ninja Turtles were going to be in the same game was mind blowing. For Rodriguez, though, it’s all about Invader Zim. “Zim hands down. I have been waiting a long time for having the opportunity to play as Zim.” In terms of actually playing, Rodriguez is a Zim main, but I still feel like I am learning SpongeBob. He’s one the most all-round characters and the perfect starting point to get into the more technical stuff like tech-landing, wavedashing, perfect blocking and smart positioning. I also struggle against April. We’ll have to keep an eye on her. It will be fun to see the meta play out and we’ll keep a close eye on that for future balance patches.
The reception to the game has been incredible, and it was completely unexpected. We had a feeling Slap City fans would be interested in our next adventure, but neither Rodriguez or I ever expected this level of hype. “It has been amazing looking at all the reactions and how excited people are in general.” We’re hopeful that both Nickelodeon fans, fans of platformer fighters, and the fighting game community embraces the game. Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl releases on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on October 5.
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Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is coming out Oct. 5 to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X! For more on the game, head here: https://nickelodeonallstarbrawl.com/
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ABOUT NICK JR.
Nick Jr. Global is available on DStv Channel 307
With a ton of original programming as well as some familiar favourites, Nick Jr. is the go-to channel in households where two to six year olds roam. The content is entertaining enough to keep young children occupied, while parents can rest assured that the viewing experience will be one of learning.
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WEEKDAYS FROM 01 – 12 NOV @ 17:30 WAT / 18:30 CAT / 19:30 EAT
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!
Lounge about with the Louds (all ELEVEN of them) in the first of our NickToons November Binge-Athons!… Watch with glee as Lincoln navigates his day-to-day with the antics of his very unique sisters Lori, Leni, Luna, Luan, Lynn, Lucy, Lana, Lola, Lisa and Lily (whew, try say that 10 times fast!). How will he manage!?
Hot off the heels of our Loud House Binge-Athon we bring you the awesome spin-off, The Casagrandes! Join Ronnie-Anne on a binge of all her excellent adventures with her large and loud family!
Mi mi mi mi miiii! Who’s ready for a weekend of show-stopping adventures? WE ARE! Grab a mic, a brush or even the remote and warm up those vocal cords, because it’s time to sing the blues away with the incredible musical talents of Alvin and the Chipmunks!
Whooooo… Lives in a Pineapple under the sea? Whose nautical antics are mad binge-worthy?SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, of course! We’re rounding off our month of weekend binge-athons with everyone’s favourite sponge, watch out, you’ll be totally absorbed!
WEEKENDS FROM 02 OCT TO 7 NOV @ 18:00 WAT / 19:00 CAT / 20:00 EAT
Evan, a spirited bridge troll in search of excitement and a place to perform his songs, finds adventure when he meets Brendar, a fierce female warrior on a quest to avenge an attack on her family.
Season 1 ends with a double bill on Sunday 7 November.
ABOUT NICKTOONS
Nicktoons is available to watch on DStv Channel 308.
Available in over 13 million homes, NickToons showcases the world’s best comedy animation. Launched in 2002 and part of the Nickelodeon network of channels, NickToons broadcasts the very best in funny cartoons.
ViacomCBS creates original entertainment content for every audience, on every screen around the world. The company’s brands strive for creative excellence and cultural impact across programming, motion pictures and digital experiences that live online, on mobile and on apps.
Nickelodeon's beloved '90s series Rugrats turned 30 this summer, and to celebrate, Loungefly is teaming up with Nick to release a Nickelodeon Rugrats 30th Anniversary Zip Around Wallet and Mini backpack!
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Rugrats with Loungefly’s Nickelodeon Rugrats 30th Anniversary Mini Backpack. Tommy, Chuckie, Lillian, and Phillip are in the playpen on the front pocket, while Angelica and Susie stand above with Spike the dog. It’s a great first step in incorporating your favorite 90s cartoons into your everyday wardrobe.
The Nickelodeon Rugrats 30th Anniversary Mini Backpack is made of vegan leather (polyurethane). Bag has adjustable shoulder straps, sturdy metal hardware, and features: applique, and printed details. Take note of the coordinating pattern of the inside lining fabric.
This bag is an officially licensed Nickelodeon product.
Bag Dimensions: 9”W x 10.5”H x 4.5”D (Please note: width is measured across the bottom of the bag.)
NICKELODEON RUGRATS 30TH ANNIVERSARY ZIP AROUND WALLET
SKU: NICWA0015
Price: $40.00
Released: November 2021
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Rugrats with Loungefly’s Nickelodeon Rugrats 30th Anniversary Zip Around Wallet. Tommy, Chuckie, Lillian, and Phillip are in the playpen on the front, while Cynthia is on the back. This wallet has 4 slot for holding card, as well as a clear window slot for holding your ID. The Nickelodeon Rugrats 30th Anniversary Zip Around Wallet is a great first step in incorporating your favorite 90s cartoons into your everyday wardrobe.
The Loungefly Nickelodeon Rugrats 30th Anniversary Zip Around Wallet is made of vegan leather (polyurethane). Wallet zips closed, has sturdy metal hardware, and features: applique, and printed details. Take note of the coordinating pattern of the inside lining fabric.
This wallet is an officially licensed Nickelodeon product.
Wallet Dimensions: 6”W x 4”H (Please note: width is measured across the bottom of the wallet.)
The Nickelodeon Rugrats 30th Anniversary Zip Around Wallet and Mini backpack will join Loungefly's previously released Nickelodeon gear, which you can shop here!
