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Mission Log: Prodigy Supplemental 03 - The Hageman Brothers Return | Roddenberry Entertainment
Mission Log: Prodigy Supplemental 03 - The Hageman Brothers Return | Roddenberry Entertainment
Norman and Ashley are pleased to welcome back Star Trek: Prodigy creators/executive producers Dan and Kevin Hageman to discuss the journey so far.
Stream Star Trek: Prodigy on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!
First Look: Paramount Plus to Premiere 'Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder' on March 31
PARAMOUNT+ REVEALS PREMIERE DATE AND OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR NEW ORIGINAL SERIES “THE FAIRLY ODDPARENTS: FAIRLY ODDER,” PREMIERING THURSDAY, MARCH 31
Produced by Nickelodeon, New Series Combines Live Action and Animation
Feb. 23, 2022 – Paramount+ today released the official trailer and key art for its upcoming original series THE FAIRLY ODDPARENTS: FAIRLY ODDER. All 13 episodes of the debut season will be available to stream beginning Thursday, March 31, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Nordics and Latin America. Combining live action and animation, THE FAIRLY ODDPARENTS: FAIRLY ODDER will pick up years after the original ended by following Timmy Turner’s cousin, Vivian “Viv” Turner, and her new stepbrother, Roy Raskin, as they navigate life in Dimmsdale with the help of their fairy godparents, Wanda and Cosmo.
In THE FAIRLY ODDPARENTS: FAIRLY ODDER, Ty Turner uproots his life to reunite with his high school sweetheart, Rachel Raskin, in the town of Dimmsdale, thrusting his cautious 13-year-old daughter, Viv, into a new world where she does not fit in. Once there, Viv’s cousin, Timmy, entrusts his fairy godparents, Wanda and Cosmo, to help her adjust by taking her under their wings. Witnessing the fairy transfer take place, Viv’s charismatic new stepbrother, Roy, also inherits them, and the two siblings must take turns making wishes. Together, they learn to overcome the obstacles in their path, all with the help from their new wand-wielding and wish-granting fairy godparents.
THE FAIRLY ODDPARENTS: FAIRLY ODDER stars Audrey Grace Marshall as Vivian “Viv” Turner; Tyler Wladis as Roy Raskin; Laura Bell Bundy as Roy’s mom, Rachel Raskin; Ryan-James Hatanaka as Viv’s dad, Ty Turner; and Imogen Cohen as their friend, Zina Zacarias. Original voice cast Susanne Blakeslee and Daran Norris return to voice the iconic, and still animated, fairly godparents, Wanda and Cosmo respectively.
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| Live-action Timmy Turner is all grown up in 'Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder' | CREDIT: NICKELODEON/PARAMOUNT+ |
Nickelodeon’s beloved animated “The Fairly OddParents” series, which ran from 2001-2017 with 172 episodes, followed the magical adventures of 10-year-old Timmy Turner and his well-meaning fairy godparents who grant him wishes. During its run, “The Fairly OddParents” became one of Nickelodeon’s most beloved properties from both fans and critics alike, having won and been nominated for dozens of awards. All 10 seasons of the original “The Fairly OddParents” are available to binge on Paramount+. “The Fairly OddParents” was created by Butch Hartman.
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| Tyler Wladis and Audrey Grace Marshall star in 'Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder.' | CREDIT: NICKELODEON/PARAMOUNT + |
THE FAIRLY ODDPARENTS: FAIRLY ODDER original series for Paramount+ is produced by Nickelodeon Productions. The series is executive produced by Christopher J. Nowak (“Danger Force,” “Henry Danger,” “Sam & Cat”), who also serves as showrunner, and Samantha Martin (“Danger Force,” “Henry Danger The Musical”). Butch Hartman (“The Fairly OddParents,” “Danny Phantom,” “T.U.F.F. Puppy”) and Fred Seibert (“The Fairly OddParents,” “Adventure Time,” “Castlevania”) serve as executive producers. The pilot is directed and executive produced by Mike Caron (“Danger Force,” “Side Hustle,” “Henry Danger”).
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| Tyler Wladis and Audrey Grace Marshall appear next to Cosmo and Wanda in the poster for 'Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder.' | CREDIT: NICKELODEON/PARAMOUNT + |
THE FAIRLY ODDPARENTS: FAIRLY ODDER joins Paramount+’s growing lineup of original and exclusive kids’ programming, including the new animated series BIG NATE, STAR TREK: PRODIGY, RUGRATS and KAMP KORAL: SPONGEBOB’S UNDER YEARS, and movies including THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE ON THE RUN, THE J TEAM, PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE and CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG.
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About Paramount+:
Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world’s biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream the company’s other live channels: CBSN for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis, and ET Live for entertainment coverage.
For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlus on social platforms.
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 is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.
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Additional Cast List:
Tyler Wladis as Roy Ragland
Donnie Masihi as Todd
Rocco Masihi as Mateo
Liam Kyle as Nate Buxaplenty
Imogen Cohen as Zina
Lesli Margherita as Judy Stoneface
Terra Strong as Shari Underwood
Roman Coto as Chornel
Ryosuke Sekoguchi as Akira
Producer Christopher Nowak previously wrote on Instagram, "These people. I have never experienced a cast, crew, and writers room come together like this before. This season has been an absolute joy. We caught lightning in a bottle here. Can't wait for you all to see it in on @paramountplus . Special shoutout to @outsmartin, without whom this show would not be what it is. I will be forever grateful to her. #fairlyoddparents #evenodder"
Timmy himself will make an appearance in order to gift Cosmo and Wanda to the kids. And yes, he’s still wearing his classic pink hat. But, in place of his pink shirt, he’s wearing a Princeton sweatshirt — which might surprise fans of the original series, considering his relationship with school.
Ty and Rachel got married, but Viv still hasn’t actually met her new stepmother and stepbrother. Once they arrive, Timmy lets go of his longtime fairy godparents to help his cousin adjust to the strange town.
Because he witnesses the fairy transfer take place, Roy also inherits them and the step-siblings are required take turns making wishes. Jorgen Von Strangle even makes an appearance in the footage — and obviously, he’s just as menacing as ever.
"ALL!! Had the chance to be part of an incredible project with the greatest people," Caleb Pierce wrote on Instagram, adding: "I would say “13 year old me is flipping out” but lets be honest - 28 year old me is just as excited". Mike Caron replied "Calebbbbbb! Oh buddy did you crush it. I mean, you took an iconic role and made it your own!! You’ll always be my Timmy Turner. Very proud of you!!!".
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The new show, coming to Paramount+ this March, will focus on Timmy's 13-year-old cousin Viv inheriting fairy godparents Cosmo and Wanda.
Something Fairly Odd is coming to Paramount+: a live-action series based on Nickelodeon's hit The Fairly OddParents animated series!
Entertainment Weekly has revealed the first trailer for the new show, titled Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder, which sees Timmy Turner (Caleb Pierce), the pink-hatted kid from the original animated Nickelodeon series, now all grown up.
Fairly OddParents aired on Nickelodeon from 2001-2017 with a story about 10-year-old Timmy, who goes on magical adventures with his goofball fairy godparents, Wanda and Cosmo. In the Fairly Odder sequel series, which takes plays years after the original ended, Timmy entrusts his 13-year-old cousin Viv Turner (Audrey Grace Marshall) with his fairies.
Drake Bell (Drake & Josh, The Amanda Show) previously portrayed a live-action Timmy in 2011's A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner! and it's follow up A Fairly Odd Christmas in 2012, which were also meant to take place after the original series with Timmy as a 23-year-old.
Original Wanda and Cosmo voice actors Susanne Blakeslee and Daran Norris return to the characters, which are rendered in Fairly Odder through animation inspired by the first show.
The premise of the series focuses on Viv as she moves to the town of Dimmsdale when her dad, Ty (Ryan-James Hatanaka), decides to reunite with his high school sweetheart, Rachel Raskin (Laura Bell Bundy). Rachel's son, Roy (Tyler Wladis), sees Timmy bestowing his fairy godparents on Viv as she deals with the change in her life, and now the two kids agree to take turns making wishes.
"I want you to meet the two best things that've ever happened to me," says Timmy in the trailer.
Imogen Cohen will also appear Viv and Roy's friend, Zina Zacarias, while another familiar character from Fairly OddParents appears in the footage: Jorgen Von Strangle, the fairy commander from Fairy World who enforces "Da Rules!"
All 13 episodes of Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder will be available to stream on Paramount+ Thursday, March 31 in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Nordics, and Latin America. Christopher J. Nowak (Danger Force) serves as showrunner.
Originally published: February 23, 2022 at 18:51 GMT.
Meet the Director: Giancarlo Volpe | Avatar: Braving the Elements Podcast
Meet the Director: Giancarlo Volpe | Avatar: Braving the Elements
Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for February 24, 2022 | Nickelodeon
Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for February 24, 2022 | Nickelodeon
Stream the classic and the all new CG-animated Rugrats series on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!
Follow these comics and their take on real episodes of the show and their own spin on hilarious adventures.
Read more Rugrats comic strips!: https://www.creators.com/features/rugrats
More Nick: Paramount Plus Renews the All-New 'Rugrats' for Season 2!
'Bilsky's Billions' Promos | Danger Force | Nickelodeon
Tune into the brand new Danger Force episode "Bilsky's Billions", premiering Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT on Nickelodeon! Check out the promos below!:
In the all new Danger Force episode "Bilsky's Billions," when Mitch Bilsky (Andrew Lewis Caldwell) enrolls at SW.A.G, Headmaster Ray (Cooper Barnes) and Danger Force use a combination of patience and powers to help him achieve the impossible and graduate high school. (#213)
Watch Henry Danger and Danger Force on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com.
Make sure to subscribe to the brand-new Henry Danger/Danger Force YouTube channel! Up the (You)Tube!: https://at.nick.com/HenryDangerYouTube
Originally published: February 18, 2022.
Jesuit High School in Portland, OR. Presents 'The SpongeBob Musical', Feb. 24-March 6
Portland, OR - Jesuit High School presenters The SpongeBob Musical, Feb. 24-March 6, 2022!
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| COURTESY PHOTO: JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL - The Nickelodeon show SpongeBob SquarePants comes to life on the stage at Jesuit High School. |
The story: The stakes are higher than ever, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos Erupts. Lives hang in the balance. Just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!
"Even though it was written before the pandemic, the story has an unexpected timeliness, because it's about a community dealing with crisis," Jeff Hall, who co-directs the Jesuit theater program along with Elaine Kloser, told The Portland Tribune. "Everyone has their own way of reacting, but coming together is ultimately the only real solution."
Said Audra Moroney, a Jesuit junior and costume crew lead: "The show requires a lot of creativity and it's been very student-led."
The Broadway hit earned 12 Tony Awards nominations in 2018.
Jesuit shows are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $12 for all ages, and can be purchased at http://www.jesuitportland.org/theatre.
#28DaysOfBlackCosplay: Nicktoons Edition | Black History Month | Nickelodeon
Look at these amazing cosplayers! 🧡 Nickelodeon is highlighting Chaka’s Modern Life, creator of #28DaysOfBlackCosplay! How many characters do you recognise?
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— Nickelodeon (@Nickelodeon) February 17, 2022
Don’t let anyone get in the way of your passion. Support the movement by checking out the video above!
For more information and resources, visit NickHelps.com.
For more Black History Month on Nick, visit: http://www.nickalive.net/search/label/Black%20History%20Month
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Paramount Plus to Premiere 'Wasteland,' A Four-Part Documentary Series Exploring the Devastating Impact Waste Is Having on the U.S. Water Supply, on Thursday, Feb. 24
PARAMOUNT+ TO PREMIERE “WASTELAND,” A FOUR-PART DOCUMENTARY SERIES EXPLORING THE DEVASTATING IMPACT WASTE IS HAVING ON THE U.S. WATER SUPPLY, ON THURSDAY, FEB. 24
Feb. 22, 2022 – Paramount+ will exclusively premiere WASTELAND, an eye-opening CBS REPORTS four-part documentary series that examines the terrible impact waste is having on America’s waterways. Beginning Thursday, Feb. 24, CBS News correspondent and executive producer in the documentary unit Adam Yamaguchi explores the unusual and unimaginable challenges that Americans living in parts of the country must overcome to preserve their health and property from the encroachment of waste in their water and homes.
WASTELAND looks at how inadequate infrastructure, class imbalance, climate change and the world’s wealthiest economy combine to create a troubling mess for citizens who must struggle to meet the most basic of human needs. Here’s a preview of the episodes ahead:
- Episode 1: “ALABAMA” – Yamaguchi reports on parts of the country where a basic sanitation infrastructure is out of reach for tens of thousands of residents forcing them to live near raw sewage.
- Episode 2: “NEW YORK – Yamaguchi visits Mt. Vernon, N.Y., a town in the shadow of New York City, surrounded by wealth, and overwhelmed by a decrepit sewage system that threatens to swallow it whole.
- Episode 3: “FLORIDA” – Yamaguchi reports from the Florida coasts, where breakneck development, climate change and too much waste are creating a perfect environmental storm.
- Episode 4: “IOWA” – Yamaguchi explores how big farmers in Iowa produce far more pig waste than the environment can handle. As a result, the waste is getting into the waterways and may be impacting residents’ health.
Nancy Lane is the executive producer of CBS REPORTS and the senior vice president and senior executive producer of programming and development for CBS News Streaming.
About Paramount+:
Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service from ViacomCBS, combines live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world’s biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream ViacomCBS Streaming’s other live channels: CBSN for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis, and ET Live for entertainment coverage.
About CBS REPORTS:
CBS REPORTS is a historic CBS News documentary franchise that features deep reporting on national and global issues. Started at CBS News more than 60 years ago, this new iteration of the storied CBS News franchise will include original documentaries and special reports. CBS REPORTS will take a deeper dive into the key issues driving the national and global conversation delivered in various formats, including CBS News specials.
About Adam Yamaguchi:
Adam Yamaguchi is an executive producer and correspondent in the CBS REPORTS unit and vice president for development for documentaries. Yamaguchi has traveled to over 100 countries, reporting on conflict zones, drug and wildlife trafficking, migration and has reported extensively on climate change. His reporting has included a series of documentaries on social media and surveillance technology's impact on society. He was one of the first to report extensively on Facebook's role in what the UN calls the genocide of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar; to algorithmic bias in policing, the proliferation of Qanon and anti-science conspiracy theories; and toxic online chat forums radicalizing young Americans. Yamaguchi produced a documentary in 2019 on Maria Ressa, the Filipino journalist who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021. Yamaguchi previously reported and produced news and documentary reports at CBS Innovation Nation, Current TV, Animal Planet, CNN, NBC and TV Asahi Japan. His work has earned Emmy, Peabody and Webby Awards.
For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlus on social platforms.
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Originally published: February 24, 2022.
H/T: TheFutonCritic.com.
'Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius' Zaps Onto Blu-ray on March 8
This is the Blu-ray... of Jimmy Neutron!
More Nick: Paramount to Release 'The Rugrats Trilogy Movie Collection' on Blu-ray on March 8!
Paramount Home Media Distribution will be releasing the fan-favorite Nickelodeon Movies film Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius on March 8, 2022! The title is available to pre-order now, including on Amazon.com!
In case you missed it, Shout! Factory released the spin-off animated series on DVD last year! The box set also includes The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour crossover specials with The Fairly OddParents.
Stream all your favorite Nickelodeon shows on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!
H/T: Special thanks to @MrYoshi96 for the news!
'Hey Arnold!: The Movie' Arrives on Blu-ray
Paramount Home Media Distribution in association with Nickelodeon released Hey Arnold!: The Movie on Blu-ray on February 15!
More Nick: Paramount to Release 'The Rugrats Trilogy Movie Collection' on Blu-ray on March 8!
Nickelodeon’s hero with the football-shaped head leaps onto the big screen in this delightfully entertaining feature film adventure for the whole family! A heartless industrialist has an evil plan: to level Arnold’s neighborhood and build a huge shopping mall. With time running out, someone needs to save the day. And that someone is Arnold. With Helga, his pigtailed nemesis who secretly loves him, and Gerald, his cool best friend, Arnold takes a stand to prove the real meaning of progress – finding new joys in the old neighborhood he calls “home.” (2002)
Hey Arnold: The Movie is available to purchase today, including on Amazon.com.
Stream all your favorite Nickelodeon shows on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!
H/T: Special thanks to @AKDiscReport for the news!
NECA Unwraps Slew of New TMNT Figures, Including Smash & Zach, The Last Ronin, Palmadise, Renet and Fugitoid
COWABUNGA! NECA has just unveiled a slew of brand new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures! Check them out below!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Cartoon) – 7” Scale Action Figures - Smash & Zach 2-pack
$54.00- Limit 2 per customer
This set of 7” scale action figures is based on the classic 1980s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon series! It includes Smash, leader of the Crooked Ninja Turtle Gang, and Zach, affectionately known as “The Fifth Turtle.” The two-pack includes plenty of accessories plus alternate heads and interchangeable hands! Comes in collector friendly window box packaging.
Lake Erie Ink to Host 10th Annual Kids’ Comic Con, March 3-5
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- For its 10th year, Lake Erie Ink will bring more family-friendly fun to the comic convention scene from March 3-5, for its annual Kids’ Comic Con event.
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| Kids' Comic Con is set to take place March 3-5, 2022. (Images courtesy of Lake Erie Ink) |
The convention will feature more than 20 workshops, artist conversations, panel discussions, teen afterparties and more. Events will take place both in-person at Lake Erie Ink’s headquarters (2843 Washington Blvd.) and virtually, according to a press release. All virtual events will be free to access, while a ticket to all in-person events will cost $10 for one day or $15 for both. Pre-registration is required. No walk-ins will be admitted. All tickets must be purchased before March 2.
Highlights of this year’s Kids’ Comic Con include a virtual comic workshop with artists from Nickelodeon Studios, including Jeff Sornig, a conversation with Myles Morales Shock Waves author Justin Reynolds, and a talk with Terri Libenson, Juan Fernandez and Amy Schwabauer. The event welcomes comic fans of all ages.
Events will feature New Yorker cartoonist Liz Montague, comic book writer Marc Sumerak, Vagabond Comics co-founder Sequoia Bostick, artist Gilberto Rivera, author Brad Ricca, comics artist Kate Atherton, cartoonist Matt Haberbusch, illustrator Michelle Littlejohn, manga artist Miguel Hernandez, comics scholar Valentino Zullo, illustrator Od Perry-Richardson, cartoonist Samantha Green and 50Fifty Comix.
Attendees can pre-register for the event at lakeerieink.org/kids-comic-con, and can call Lake Erie Ink at 216-320-4757 with any questions.
Kapow! Lake Erie Ink prepares for 10th annual Kids Comic Con
It’s been a decade since Lake Erie Ink first launched its Kids Comic Con—an annual event that creates a safe space for kids to express themselves creatively, let imaginations run free through writing and drawing, and have a chance to work with veteran comics authors and illustrators.
Lake Erie Ink’s signature event has grown over the past 10 years, and so has attendance, says Lake Erie Ink co-founder and executive director Amy Rosenbluth. And despite the COVID-19 pandemic putting a cramp in the usual format the past two years—working with Cleveland Public Library to stream Kids Comic Con last year, and this year offering a hybrid model with both in-person and virtual workshops—the popularity of the event has grown in popularity with kids from all over the region.
This year’s Kids Comic Con kicks off on Thursday, March 3 and runs through Saturday, March 6. Rosenbluth says she expects attendance to be strong this year. “We went from 150 kids the last couple of years, and last year had 120 kids while streaming the entire event,” she says, adding that they already have 25 kids signed up for next week’s Comic Con.
At this year’s event, participants will have the chance to attend more than 20 workshops and conversations with experienced comic creators and guest artists from across the country.
From hearing Justin Reynolds, a nationally syndicated author and writer for Myles Morales: Shock Waves (the original Spider-Man graphic novel), to working with Cleveland-based illustrator, designer, and maker Sequoia Bostick, comic lovers of all ages will have the opportunity to learn from working artists and writers that represent a wide range of styles, experience, and backgrounds
Events include a virtual comic workshop with Nickelodeon Studios on Friday, March 4 at 4 p.m. and a kickoff conversation later that evening with best-selling children’s book author and award winning “Pajama Diaries” cartoonist Terri Libenson and comics and composition teacher Juan Fernandez, hosted by local playwright Amy Schwabauer.
Other featured artists, writers, and panelists include: graphic novelist Justin Reynolds, Dylan Speeg of MesSed Comics, new-to-Kids Comic Con 50Fifty Comix, and many others.
“The coolest thing is everyone has their own pretty unique style,” says Rosenbluth.
While last year’s all-virtual event allowed Lake Erie Ink to reach a broader audience—even attracting participants from outside of Ohio—Rosenbluth says they felt it was important to have some events in-person this year.
“We wanted to try it because we do know kids and parents who are going out,” she explains. “Kids Comic Con is the only one of its kind in the area.” The virtual events and workshops are free, while the in-person workshops and Teen After Party on Saturday, March 5 are $10 each, or $15 for both a workshop and the party. Click here for a complete schedule of events. Pre-registration is required for all events. Groups are welcome to register the virtual events.
While normally Lake Erie Ink would host about 150 people in person for Comic Con, Rosenbluth says they are limiting the number to 90 attendees this year. And medical masks (not superhero masks) will be required at all times. Both individuals and groups are welcome.
Additionally, in attending in person, lunch will not be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own water bottles. There will be no Artist Alley this year, but books by guest artists will be available at Mac’s Backs Bookstore for purchase. Participants will be asked to stay with the workshops they pre-registered for to prevent larger groups gathering than necessary.
Marking the decade point of Kids Comic Con, Rosenbluth says this event is more needed than ever after the past two years.
“We feel even more passionately that this type of expression is needed, and we’re determined to continue to offer this for kids—letting them have space to imagine that things can be different,” she says. “It’s still about good fighting evil but on whole other level. With all the challenges everyone is facing, imagining a world where things are growing and positive is even more crucial.”
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Originally published: February 22, 2022.
Original source: cleveland.com.
Plays-in-the-Park in Middlesex, NJ Presents 'The SpongeBob Musical' in July 2022
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County’s Plays-in-the-Park is returning to the stage this summer, with performances of The SpongeBob Musical, SOMETHING ROTTEN!, and A Chorus Line at the Stephen J. Capestro Theatre in Edison, part of Plays-in-the-Park’s 60th season.
“Plays in the Park is one of our most celebrated programs, and we’re thrilled to be able to present our favorite Broadway musicals once again, after COVID-19 conditions required us to produce smaller shows last year,” said Director of the Board of County Commissioners Ronald G. Rios. “With three lavish musicals in the works, the goal for this season is to come together to laugh and connect, and what better place to do that than sitting under the sunset on summer evenings enjoying Broadway-caliber shows? On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, I would like to encourage residents to join us this season for a variety of live entertainment that will appeal to the whole family.”
“Our parks and open spaces have been a lifeline for many during the COVID-19 pandemic. And with Plays-in-the-Park returning to the stage again at Roosevelt Park in Edison this summer, there is much to celebrate this season,” said County Commissioner Charles E. Tomaro, chair of Infrastructure Management Committee. “Since opening in 1963, Middlesex County's Plays-in-the-Park has been cited for the excellence of its theatrical productions thanks to its consistent standard of quality and its appeal to all audiences. I wish to extend my gratitude to the cast, crew, and production teams for, without their hard work, none of this would be possible. In addition to enjoying the many productions planned, we encourage everyone attending these events to bring a non-perishable food item as a donation for REPLENISH.”
“Plays-in-the-Park is thrilled to bring such wonderful shows to life in this our 60th Anniversary season! We believe this summer truly offers something for everyone,” said Plays-in-the-Park Artistic Director, Margaret Davis. “Whether it is a hilarious romp through the Renaissance with the likes of the zany Bottom brothers in Something Rotten!, or a trip down to Bikini Bottom to visit SpongeBob and his friends in The SpongeBob Musical, or the ultimate singular sensation of A Chorus Line – individuals will enjoy some exhilarating entertainment out under the stars. We have heard from so many of you and are so grateful for your support. We look forward to seeing you this summer at Plays-in-the-Park!”
In partnership with REPLENISH, Plays-in-the-Park will also be collecting nutritious food for residents in need throughout the season. If you would like to help, please bring a non-perishable food item when attending performances.
PLAYS-IN-THE-PARK 2022 SCHEDULE:
Stephen J. Capestro Theater
Roosevelt Park in Edison
1 Pine Dr, Edison, NJ 08837
Something Rotten! (June 22-July 2) – Welcome to the 90’s― the 1590’s ―where brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a show that will rival the Renaissance Rockstar of the day, William Shakespeare. This star-lit, big-hit show tells the story of the Bottom brothers as they attempt to write the world’s very first musical. Nominated for 9 Tony Awards, SOMETHING ROTTEN! is a hysterical ode to musicals and an uproarious dose of pure Broadway fun. Your sides will ache from laughter!
The SpongeBob Musical (July 13-23) – Since its launch on July 17, 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has reigned as the number one kids’ animated series on TV’s Nickelodeon, and now we can enjoy those beloved Bikini Bottom characters LIVE ON STAGE in this Tony award-winning Broadway musical. Come play with Eugene Krabs, Patrick Star, Squidward, Sandy Cheeks, Sheldon J. Plankton and of course the eternal optimist himself, SpongeBob SquarePants as they fight to save their undersea world. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage!! The power of optimism really can save the world! Don’t miss this dynamic stage musical chronicling the nautical and sometimes nonsensical adventures of your favorite Bikini Bottom buddies!
A Chorus Line (August 3-13) – Exploring the inner lives and poignant ambitions of professional Broadway gypsies, the show features one powerhouse number after another, capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition. Memorable musical numbers include “What I Did for Love, “One,” “I Can Do That,” “At the Ballet,” “The Music and the Mirror,” and “I Hope I Get It.” A brilliantly complex fusion of song, dance, and compellingly drama, A CHORUS LINE is instantly recognized as a classic and has been an audience favorite for decades.
TICKET SALE PROTOCOLS:
The Box Office opens at 5:30 pm and patrons are admitted to the seating area immediately after purchasing tickets. All shows start at 8 pm. The box office closes at 8:30 pm each show night. All you need to bring is your favorite lawn chair.
Ticket price is $7.00 per adult; $5.00 per senior citizen 60 and over, children twelve (12) and under enter for free. In the case of inclement weather, save your ticket stub as it will allow you to see another performance this season. For more information, click here.
AUDITIONS FOR PLAYS-IN-THE-PARK 2022 SEASON:
Plays-in-the-Park will hold auditions for its three shows on April 1-3. Those auditionees should be prepared to sing approximately 16 bars of music. An accompanist will be provided. Actors should also bring their own sheet music in the proper key, marked with any cuts. Auditions will be held at Plays-in-the-Park Theater in Roosevelt Park at 1 Pine Drive, Edison, NJ 08837.
Audition dates are:
Friday, April 1: 7-10 pm
Saturday, April 2: 12-3pm
Sunday, April 3: 12-3 pm
Video submissions are welcome and are due by March 15. A vocal and dance clip should be sent to: Margaret.davis@co.middlesex.nj.us.
Plays-in-the-Park encourages actors of all ethnicities, gender identities, ages, as well as those with disabilities, to audition. If you have any questions, please call 732-548-2884, ext., 221 or 222, or email Margaret.davis@co.middlsex.nj.us.
Original source: TAPintoEast Brunswick.