Tiny Chef receives a surprise phone call from Nickelodeon executives Ramsey Naito, President, Nickelodeon Animation, and Eryk Casemiro, Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon Animation, Global Series Content!
Herbivore social media sensation The Tiny Chef brings his culinary adventures to Nickelodeon later this year in a brand-new series, produced in association with Imagine Kids+Family, Tiny Chef Productions, and Nickelodeon Animation. Each 11-minute installment follows the talented chef as he whips up tasty ‘weshipees’ and the world’s tiniest plant-based dishes from his tree-stump home with the help of his robot sous chef.
The Loud House is one with many people but have you ever wondered what their family tree looks like? Well look no further! From Rita and Lynn Senior down to baby Lily and the pets check out every person and animal that is a part of the Loud family.
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), Nickelodeon and Paramount+ today released “Three Of Us,” the first song from the soundtrack to the upcoming live-action movie musical Monster High: The Movie, based on the iconic Mattel franchise about the children of famous monsters and creatures. The full soundtrack from Warner Music Group's Arts Music Division will be released October 6, 2022 alongside the premiere of Monster High: The Movie on Nickelodeon and Paramount+. Check out the brand-new video for "Three Of Us" below, courtesy of Collider, and be sure to pre-save it at https://monsterhigh.lnk.to/ThreeofUs.
"Three Of Us" is an upbeat graveyard romp that recalls George Romero's Night of the Living Dead and Michael Jackson's iconic "Thriller" video, shrouded in fog and an eerie light cast from the streetlamps. The three new friends are celebrating their new "pack," as half-Wolf Clawdeen calls it, and the freedom of being who they truly are with one another, no longer having to hide their truths. As the trio dances around Draculaura's bubbling brew in her cauldron, they perform an epic best-friend secret handshake over the potion and gleefully belt some seriously powerful verses:
"We'll be making them believe in us
We can own it just by being us
Put us all together, there's no getting in our way
No messing with the three of us...
After everything that we've been through
Yeah, taking the power back to live our truth."
The song is full of clever wordplay, like Frankie's line, "Taking a sum of our parts, using our brains and our hearts," considering they're (Frankie uses they/them pronouns) the child of Frankenstein's Monster. The lyrics have a surprisingly deep message dressed up in spooky pink vapors and shadows, stating they "Don't need permission from the world to change it." The choreography is TikTok-trendy girl-band goodness with some Ari vibrato and whimsical levitation at the end.
Monster High: The Movie follows Clawdeen Wolf (Miia Harris, Just Beyond), who was born half human and half werewolf, after she arrives at her new school, Monster High. She quickly makes friends with her classmates Frankie Stein (Ceci Balagot, Dispatches from Elsewhere) and Draculaura (Nayah Damasen, Grey's Anatomy), and for the first time in her life, Clawdeen feels like she has finally found a place where she fits in and can truly be herself, despite keeping her human half a secret. When a devious plan to destroy Monster High threatens to reveal her real identity, Clawdeen must learn to embrace her true monster heart and find a way to save the day alongside her new friends.
Monster High: The Movie also stars: Case Walker (The Other Two) as Deuce Gorgon; Kyle Selig (Mean Girls on Broadway) as Mr. Komos; Marci T. House (Day of the Dead) as Headmistress Bloodgood; Scotch Ellis Loring (Firehouse Dog) as Clawdeen’s dad, Apollo; Steve Valentine (Mom) as Draculaura’s dad, Dracula; Jy Prishkulnik (Just Beyond) as Cleo de Nile; Lina Lecompte (Death Pursuit) as Lagoona; Justin Derickson (When the Streetlights Go On) as Heath Burns; Lilah Fitzgerald (Honey Girls) as Ghoulia; and Nasiv Sall (Descendants 2) as Abbey Bominable. Additional fan-favorite characters from the Monster High universe will also be seen throughout the movie.
Monster High: The Movie premieres Thursday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon and streams that same day on Paramount+. The movie will encore on Nickelodeon on Friday, Oct.7, and Saturday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT). Internationally, the movie will premiere on Nickelodeon and Paramount+, beginning Oct. 6.
In addition to Monster High: The Movie, an animated series based off the beloved Mattel franchise is slated to premiere later this year on Nickelodeon. Both projects join other Mattel Television content in production, including series and specials based on Barbie, Masters of the Universe, Thomas & Friends, Polly Pocket, Pictionary and Fireman Sam, to name a few. Mattel first introduced Monster High in 2010, and it quickly became one of the most successful and beloved kids’ properties of all time. The franchise seeks to foster a more accepting world where everyone is proud to be their authentic self, which is more relevant than ever. Today, Monster High is back with a reimagined set of fangtastic characters, inspired by the original ghouls, for a new generation that embraces what makes them unique and rallies people everywhere to express themselves.
Monster High: The Movie is directed and executive produced by Todd Holland (The Real O'Neals, Malcolm in the Middle, Firehouse Dog). The story is by Jenny Jaffe (Big Hero 6: The Series, Rugrats), Greg Erb, and Jason Oremland (Princess and the Frog, Playmobil: The Movie), and the teleplay is by Jaffe and Billy & Matt Eddy (Zapped, Teen Beach Movie). Adam Bonnett (Descendants franchise, Masters of the Universe: Revelation) serves as executive producer. Frederic Soulie, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Mattel Television and Phil Breman, Vice President of Live Action Development, oversee the movie for Mattel and serve as executive producers. Production on Monster High: The Movie for Nickelodeon is overseen by Zack Olin and Shauna Phelan, Co-Heads of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Live-Action, along with executives Lee Rosenthal, Linda Halder and Jules Kovisars.
About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends®, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Monster High® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music, and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us online at mattel.com.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 43rd 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.
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 CBS News Streaming Network 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.
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Rugrats, provided to Creators Syndicate by Nickelodeon, based off the popular animated television series has been created for children and family's to laugh and enjoy together.
Follow these comics and their take on real episodes of the show and their own spin on hilarious adventures.
Nickelodeon announced in November that it had greenlit a 20-episode third season of its hit live-action comedy Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan. The series follows a family whose world is turned upside down when their nephew, hip-hop mogul-in-training Dylan (Dylan Gilmer), moves in unannounced. The season begun production earlier this year at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.
The third season of Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan will follow Dylan as he continues his pursuit of stardom, while getting his family into hilarious hijinks along the way. Accompanying him in his quest for music greatness are his uncle Myles (Carl Anthony Payne II), aunt Yasmine (Mieko Hillman), grandmother Viola (Aloma Lesley Wright), cousins Rebecca (Celina Smith) and Charlie (Hero Hunter), and Rebecca’s best friend Bethany (Jet Miller).
About Tyler Perry Studios
Tyler Perry Studios (TPS) was formed by actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry and develops and produces motion picture films, in addition to drama and comedy television programming for the multi-platform U.S. television market. TPS' former studio lot was situated on a 200,000 square foot former Delta Airlines campus of over 60 acres in the Greenbriar area of southwest Atlanta. During the course of its operation, the space was home to production of 10 films and over 700 episodes of Perry's five television series. In 2015, TPS expanded operations with the acquisition of Fort McPherson, a former army base, which sits on over 330 acres minutes from downtown Atlanta. Perry and the studio's Georgia-based employees are in production of Perry's current television series and feature films, in addition to providing state of the art facilities and services to major feature films and television shows filming in Atlanta. The TPS grounds contain twelve soundstages named after highly accomplished African-Americans in the entertainment industry that range in size between 10,000 and 60,000 square feet.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 43rd 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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East Rutherford, New Jersey - As part of a continuous effort to evolve its world-class attractions, American Dream is excited to introduce Points Pass at Nickelodeon Universe – a pay-per-ride option that allows guests to customize their visit to North America’s largest indoor theme park. With the Points Pass you pay only for the individual attractions you want.
“The Points Pass provides our guests the flexibility to experience a few rides, meet their favorite Nickelodeon character, then try a new restaurant, experience another attraction, and shop our retail lineup, all in one visit,” said Don Ghermezian, CEO of American Dream.
Points Pass is the latest way that guests can visit Nickelodeon Universe. Guests can still purchase the All-Day Pass that allows endless rides on all of Nickelodeon Universe’s attractions, or a Season Thrill Pass, offering unlimited admission to the indoor theme park all summer.
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NICKELODEON UNLEASHES SPONGEBOB UNIVERSE, RUGRATS, TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK, MONSTER HIGH: THE MOVIE, AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER AND MORE AT COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL: SAN DIEGO, JULY 21-24, 2022
Globally Iconic Characters Come to Life as Nickelodeon Gives Fans an Immersive Experience at Booth and Panels, Showcasing SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Tommy Pickles, Angelica Pickles, Bumblebee, Clawdeen Wolf, Avatar Aang and More
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BURBANK, Calif., July 8, 2022 -- Nickelodeon will invite fans to dive into an immersive experience at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022, showcasing the depths of Bikini Bottom, imaginations of babies, a new generation of Transformers robots, the hallways of Monster High, the elements of Avatar and more. Headquartered at its 1,800 square-foot booth (#4113) on the convention center floor, Nickelodeon will celebrate fan-favorite characters and shows with one-of-a-kind panels, talent signings, activations, exclusive products and interactive design elements featuring: SpongeBob Universe (SpongeBob SquarePants and its two original spinoff series, The Patrick Star Show and the Paramount+ Original series, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years), the Paramount+ Original series Rugrats and Transformers: EarthSpark, plus Monster High: The Movie, Avatar: The Last Airbender and more.
Every day of the convention, Nickelodeon's booth will feature: a 16-foot-tall Bumblebee of Transformers: EarthSpark photo opportunity and AR experience; an immersive Monster High: The Movie activation, where fans can compete against the clock to match objects to lockers; an 8-foot-long underwater television from The Patrick Star Show that fans can step inside; a Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years photo opportunity; a Rugrats photo opportunity; an Avatar: The Last Airbender-themed retail area featuring a custom t-shirt station and one-of-a-kind, exclusive collectibles; costumed-character appearances; and autograph signings with the voice casts and producers from SpongeBob Universe, Rugrats, Transformers: EarthSpark and Avatar: Braving the Elements podcast.
Nickelodeon will present four panels: Nickelodeon's Rugrats: The Babies are Back!, an exclusive look at the all-new series; SpongeBob SquarePants: Dive into SpongeBob Universe!, a deep dive into the iconic franchise; Introducing Transformers: EarthSpark!, an insider event that celebrates a new take on the global franchise; and Avatar: Braving the Elements – LIVE!, a behind-the-scenes look at how Avatar was brought to life.
The following is the full rundown of Nickelodeon's activations:
PANELS
Nickelodeon's Rugrats: The Babies are Back!
Thursday, July 21, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Room: 6BCF): Hold on to your diapies, throw "Cynthia's Workout" on the stereo, and HALT! for Reptar – your favorite babies are back and better than ever! Join voice talent from the Paramount+ Original Series Rugrats, EG Daily (Tommy), Cheryl Chase (Angelica), and Charlet Chung (Kimi), along with executive producer Eryk Casemiro as they bust out of the playpen to give fans an exclusive look at behind-the-scenes art and sneak peeks of never-before-seen content, perform a live table-read, and provide answers to popular questions. A baby's gotta do what a baby's gotta do! Moderated by Jim Viscardi, Executive Editor, Comicbook.com.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Dive into SpongeBob Universe!
Thursday, July 21, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Room: 6BCF): Put on your diving suit and get ready to delve deep into Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants and its two original spinoff series, The Patrick Star Show and the Paramount+ Original Series, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years. Legendary voice talent from all three series--Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick), Jill Talley (Karen, Squidina), Kate Higgins (Narlene), and Carlos Alazraqui (Nobby) —and executive producers Marc Ceccarelli and Vincent Waller will take fans on an undersea adventure to explore these iconic shows and characters and reveal what to expect next from SpongeBob and the denizens of Bikini Bottom. Moderated by Patrick Gomez, Editor-in-Chief, Entertainment Weekly.
Introducing Transformers: EarthSpark!
Friday, July 22, 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. (Room: 6A): Autobots, Roll Out! Meet the next generation of heroes in the new original animated series, Transformers: EarthSpark. From Nickelodeon and Entertainment One, the all-new Paramount+ Original Series will showcase an insider event that celebrates a new take on the iconic global franchise with a behind-the-scenes look at art, casting, never-before-seen clips and a first time look at the Hasbro toyline inspired by the series. Featured panelists include all-new series voice talent-- Danny Pudi (Bumblebee), Kat Khavari (Twitch) and Zeno Robinson (Thrash)--along with co-executive producer Dale Malinowski and executive producer Ant Ward. Moderated by Mike Cecchini, Editor-in-Chief, Den of Geek.
Avatar: Braving the Elements – LIVE!
Friday, July 22, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Room: 6A): Ready to explore the amazing world of Avatar: The Last Airbender? Avatar: Braving the Elements, the official companion podcast co-produced by Nickelodeon and iHeartRadio, is back for season 2 and bringing you an episode live from San Diego Comic Con! Join hosts Janet Varney (the voice of Korra) and Dante Basco (the voice of Prince Zuko), along with special guests, for a one-of-a-kind panel that takes you behind the scenes of how Avatar was brought to life like never before!
DAILY BOOTH ACTIVITY
Transformers: EarthSpark Photo Opportunity and AR Experience: Fans can take photos with fan-favorite Bumblebee and new characters Twitch, Thrash, Robby Malto and Mo Malto from the upcoming all-new series. Attendees can also scan different objects in the space with a QR code to make elements animate with sounds and lights.
Monster High: The Movie Experience: It's time to join in on the building anticipation for the upcoming live-action movie musical based on the iconic Monster High franchise about the children of famous monsters and creatures. Beneath the 22-foot tall clock tower, compete against the clock to match objects to lockers designed with each character in mind. Correctly place objects to their respective lockers before time runs out!
The Patrick Star Show Photo Opportunity: Step inside Patrick's underwater television set and snap a photo with the world's most famous sea star.
Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years Photo Opportunity: Gather around the campfire and take a photo with 10-year-old SpongeBob, best pal Patrick Star and camp counselor Squidward.
Rugrats Photo Opportunity: Take a selfie with the iconic babies--Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, Susie, Kimi, Phil and Lil, and pet dog Spike--of Rugrats!
Customized T-Shirt Station: Fans can purchase a t-shirt from the retail shop and customize it on the spot with characters and art from their choice of 10 fan-favorite Nick shows: SpongeBob SquarePants, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years, The Patrick Star Show, Rugrats, Big Nate, The Legend of Korra, Hey Arnold!, The Fairly OddParents, Rocket Power and The Wild Thornberrys.
Autograph Signings: Signing opportunities with SpongeBob Universe voice talent and producers, Rugrats voice talent, Transformers: EarthSpark voice talent and producers, and Avatar: Braving the Elements Janet Varney and Dante Basco.
Costumed-Character Appearances: SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star of SpongeBob SquarePants will make appearances at Nick's booth at select times during the convention.
Retail: Attendees can purchase Comic-Con exclusive figures and collectibles, t-shirts, pins and more.
Giveaways: Special giveaways and posters will be handed out throughout the convention.
Nickelodeon, now in its 43rd 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 panels of interest:
HasbroTransformers Product Reveal
Thursday, July 21, 2022
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1 hour
Room 29AB
DESCRIPTION
The Transformers product team, Ben (Hasbro marketing) and Evan (Hasbro design), take attendees through some all-new Transformers: Legacy toy reveals. They will also discuss all things Transformers and pop culture and answer whatever questions fans have for the team. So, get ready for a panel that’s . . . More Than Meets the Eye.
Roddenberry Panel
Thursday, July 21, 2022
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
1 hour
Room 24ABC
DESCRIPTION
Roddenberry Entertainment, leaders in science fiction and modern-day fandom, are hailing you! Be the first to hear the updates on all their projects and universes, including Star Trek, podcasts, modern reincarnations of legacy projects, and more. Moderator Clare Kramer (Buffy, Bring It On) will beam you up to the most exciting panel this side of the Delta Quadrant. With executive producers Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Discovery, Picard, Lower Decks, Prodigy), and more to be announced.
POWER RANGERS
Thursday, July 21, 2022
2:00PM-3:00PM
Room: 25ABC
It’s MORPHIN Time! Fan-favorite members of the hit live action series “Power Rangers Dino Fury” are stopping by the Hasbro booth for meet & greets and signings. Take home souvenirs you’ll never forget from the Dino Fury Pink Ranger Hunter Deno, Dino Fury Black Ranger Chance Perez or Dino Fury Red Ranger Russell Curry.
Continue a journey through the Morphin Grid with BOOM! Studios panel - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Charge to 100 and Beyond!—A MORPHINOMINAL Celebration of 100 issues over five years of ongoing MMPR comic books from BOOM! Studios. Join Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Mat Groom (Mighty Morphin), and Melissa Flores (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), along with series editors Dafna Pleban and Allyson Gronowitz, for a discussion on the history of the series, and an exciting look at what’s next!
Three Icons on the Intersection of Comics and Music—
Thursday, July 21, 2022
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1 hour
Room 29AB
DESCRIPTION
Eisner Hall of Famer Bill Sienkiewicz (Elektra: Assassin, Voodoo Child: The Illustrated Legend of Jimi Hendrix), Grammy winner John Dolmayan (System of a Down, Torpedo Comics), and Inkpot winner Kevin Eastman (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) talk about the intersection of music and comics through their collaborations. Kevin and John worked on the movie soundtrack for Heavy Metal 2000. Bill painted variant covers of 300 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for Torpedo Comics. He also starred as a down-and-out artist in a video for John's 2020 solo album, These Grey Men, to be shown at the panel. Moderated by Fast Company’s Susan Karlin.
Metaverse Creators
Thursday, July 21, 2022
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
1 hour
Room 26AB
DESCRIPTION
What is the metaverse? Is it Ready Player One? Is it a Sandbox? How do creators and the community at large find their home in it? Can it be inclusive and intuitive to be a part of? This FutureTechLive! panel talks about the evolving concept of the metaverse, the technology supporting it and, how a metaverse is built. Moderator Mark Murphy (Future Tech Live) hosts a conversation with metaverse creators Dante Venafro (Dante’s Inferno, partner at Alpha Sigma Capital), Kris Layng (partner, Parallux), The Chiodo Brothers (Marcel the Shell in Shoes, Elf, Killer Klowns from Outer Space), Dalan Musson (creative producer, Blockchains, Inc.), Rob Prior (director/artist, Game of Thrones, Star Wars), Camren Daly (VP of tech, Globant), and Ted Schilowitz (futurist, Paramount Global).
Water, Earth, Fire, Air: Continuing the Avatar Legacy
SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2022
12:30-1:30PM – Room 24ABC
Abrams Books, Dark Horse Comics, and Magpie Games are thrilled to treat fans to a panel worthy of the Avatar! F. C. Yee (author, Chronicles of the Avatar), Brendon Conway (co-owner, Magpie Games), Janet Varney (voice, The Legend of Korra animated series), and moderator Cara O’Neil (senior director of marketing, Dark Horse Comics) explore the past, present, and future of the beloved world.
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The new Paddington Bear Beanie Baby will be available exclusively at Hamleys for 10 days before being sold elsewhere.
Ty has launched a Paddington Bear Beanie Baby at Hamleys UK where it will be sold exclusive for a 10-day period before being available elsewhere nationwide. The Beanie Baby, released 4th July is available in-store and online.
A British Icon, Paddington Bear, recently met the Queen to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee. This is the first time Paddington has featured in Ty’s Beanie Babies range.
Hamleys stores and Hamleys.com have exclusive access to the plush for 10 days prior to its national availability, with 4,000 bears up for grabs across the retailer’s UK stores and on the store’s website.
The line is expected to be a sell-out, and will make a keepsake for years to come, so fans are being urged to buy in-store and online as early as possible to make sure they don’t miss out on the chance to own one.
The Paddington Bear Beanie Baby will be available at wider retail later this month.
For more information on Ty, call 023 9387 6600 or email sales@tyuk.co.uk
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SpongeBob goes Zulu to celebrate his 36th birthday!
On July 14, Nickelodeon Africa aired the first ever SpongeBob SquarePants episode dubbed in isiZulu in celebration of SpongeBob SquarePants’ 36th birthday this month!
SpongeBob SquarePants follows SpongeBob SquarePants, an overly optimistic and enthusiastic sponge who famously lives in a pineapple under the sea. He works at the Krusty Krab alongside grumpy cashier Squidward and his money-hungry boss Mr. Krabs. SpongeBob's closest friends are the dim-witted Patrick and ferocious Texan squirrel, Sandy.
The show follows the adventures of yellow sea sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants, who enjoys being a cook at a fast-food diner called the Krusty Krab.
Nizwile angithi 😃? Reserve your front row seats and don't forget to call abangani bakho to catch the premier of the first EVER Zulu episode of SpongeBob SquarePants on Thursday, 14 July at 14:30 CAT on NickToons Ch308 💃😎🕺! Ungaphuthelwa! #ZuluSpongeBobpic.twitter.com/m4ZYzhERTr
Although the first episode of SpongeBob SquarePants originally aired on May 1, 1999, he was born on July 14, 1986, making him 36 this year.
The first ever SpongeBob SquarePants: IsiZulu episode, featuring "Jellyfishing/Plankton!," premiered in his birthday this year at 2h30 CAT on DStv’s NickToons channel 308 and it is set to repeat on Friday, 15 July at the same time.
According to Nickelodeon, the episode is dedicated to not only celebrating SpongeBob’s birthday but also teaching and celebrating isiZulu as one of the official languages in South Africa.
“Nickelodeon, as a channel, remains dedicated to being the pioneer in the edutainment space by constantly creating innovative ways to educate while keeping the young viewers entertained," said Nickelodeon.
“We are thrilled to present the premiere of the first-ever SpongeBob SquarePants episode in isiZulu. This is a milestone first in Africa. This provides audiences the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the iconic world of Bikini Bottom like never before. This is one of the many steps we are taking in our commitment to being more inclusive and more localised while celebrating Africa’s rich and colourful heritage and local languages,” said Dillon Khan, Senior Vice-President Nickelodeon Africa.
For the best kids’ entertainment and more on SpongeBob SquarePants: isiZulu and SpongeBob’s 36th-anniversary celebration stay tuned to NickToons, DStv Channel 308.
Watch the first ever SpongeBob SquarePants: IsiZulu episode below:
Seluze lwafika usuku 💃😎😁! Our FIRST EVER SpongeBob SquarePants in Zulu is now LIVE 😃! Gather around with abangani bakho and some popcorn and come watch with us below 😄🍿! Join in the conversation using the hashtag #ZuluSpongeBob and let's share our favourite episode moments! #ZuluSpongeBob
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!
Shop SpongeBob!: https://www.spongebobshop.com - SpongeBob face masks now available, with ALL proceeds going to charity!
Starting Friday, July 15, audiences will get to enjoy a funny, fuzzy misadventure for the Big Nate kids in the new short playing in theaters before screenings of Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank!
Dubbed "Bad Hamster," the short film sees Nate, Teddy, Francis, and Chad teach their audience how to make homemade ice cream, but an ice cream-induced food coma may set loose a giant terror in the Wright household. The short also features an original song, “Don’t Shove Me in Your Pocket,” performed by Kevin Michael Richardson.
Big Nate, produced by Nickelodeon Animation, is based on the best-selling children’s books and comic strip written and drawn by acclaimed author and cartoonist Lincoln Peirce. The series follows Nate Wright, a precocious 11-year-old boy, and his best friends as they navigate sixth grade with humor and style.
The stellar lineup of actors lending their voice talent to the beloved characters of Big Nate include Ben Giroux (Nate Wright), Dove Cameron (Ellen Wright), Rob Delaney (Martin Wright), Bryce Charles (Dee Dee Holloway), Daniel MK Cohen (Francis Pope), Arnie Pantoja (Teddy Ortiz), Charlie Schlatter (Chad Applewhite), Kevin Michael Richardson (Principal Nichols), Carolyn Hennesy (Mrs. Godfrey), Nik Dodani (Randy), Betsy Sodaro (Kim), Lisa Kay Jennings (Gina), Chandni Parekh (Jenny), Todd Haberkorn (Artur), Ryan Garcia (Mr. Rosa), Mike Rivkin (Mr. Galvin) and Chester Rushing (Zeff).
Big Nate is executive produced by Mitch Watson and John Cohen and produced by Amy McKenna, with Lincoln Peirce serving as consultant throughout development and production. Bridget McMeel is co-producer.
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