Friday, January 20, 2023

Tori Kelly and Jordin Sparks Guest Star in New 'Rugrats' Special 'Rescuing Cynthia', Premiering Jan. 20 on Nickelodeon

TORI KELLY AND JORDIN SPARKS GUEST STAR IN
MUSICAL HALF-HOUR SPECIAL OF NICKELODEON’S RUGRATS,
PREMIERING FRIDAY, JANUARY 20


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Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Tori Kelly (Sing) and Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter Jordin Sparks (A Christmas Treasure) join the cast of Nickelodeon’s original animated series Rugrats in a musical half-hour special premiering Friday, January 20 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. Kelly guest stars as Cynthia, Angelica’s beloved doll who is an international-pop-star-sensation-veterinarian-astronaut (among many other occupations), and Sparks guest stars as Tabitha, an impressionable high-fashion doll and rising pop star desperate for fame. This episode previously made its debut on Paramount+ on April 15, 2022.

Rugrats | Angelica Misses Cynthia | Paramount+


Cynthia's musical superstar days are behind her, and another star has hit the scene: Tabitha. Stream full episodes of Rugrats, exclusively on Paramount+.

In “Rescuing Cynthia,” Angelica accidentally leaves her Cynthia doll at home and goes on a fantastical journey to find her. On the way, she learns that everyone has forgotten Cynthia (Kelly) for a new popstar named Tabitha (Sparks). The episode features three original songs, “Cynthia is Everywhere,” performed by Tori Kelly, “New Star in the Sky,” performed by Jordin Sparks, and “Friendship Sold Separately,” performed by Tori Kelly and Jordin Sparks, which will be released across all major digital streaming platforms on Friday, April 15, following the episode’s premiere on Paramount+.

Rugrats | Introducing Tabitha | Paramount+


Put your sparkly hooves together for your new favoritest singer: Tabitha. Stream full episodes of Rugrats, exclusively on Paramount+.

From Nickelodeon Animation, the brand-new Rugrats series is a reimagining of the classic ‘90s hit that features rich and colorful CG-animation and follows the babies – Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, Susie, and Phil and Lil – as they explore the world and beyond from their pint-sized and wildly imaginative point-of-view. Paramount+ recently renewed the series for a third season (13 episodes) in the U.S., Latin America, Australia, and Canada with more adventures from the babies’ colorful imaginations, with season two set to debut later this year on the streaming service.






The series stars EG Daily (Tommy Pickles), Nancy Cartwright (Chuckie Finster), Cheryl Chase (Angelica Pickles), Cree Summer (Susie Carmichael), and Kath Soucie (Phil and Lil DeVille), all of whom are repricing their iconic roles in this new series. The original adventurous babies’ voice cast is joined by new voices including Ashley Rae Spillers and Tommy Dewey (Tommy’s parents, Didi and Stu Pickles); Tony Hale (Chuckie’s father, Chas Finster); Natalie Morales (Phil and Lil’s mother, Betty DeVille); Anna Chlumsky and Timothy Simons (Angelica’s parents, Charlotte and Drew Pickles); Nicole Byer and Omar Miller (Susie’s parents, Lucy and Randy Carmichael); and Michael McKean (Grandpa Lou Pickles).

Produced by Nickelodeon Animation, the all-new Rugrats is based on the series created by Arlene Klasky, Gabor Csupo, and Paul Germain. Eryk Casemiro (Rugrats) and Kate Boutilier (Rugrats) are executive producers and Dave Pressler (Robot and Monster) and Casey Leonard (Breadwinners) serve as co-executive producers, with Rachel Lipman (Rugrats) as co-producer and Kellie Smith (The Fairly OddParents) as line producer on season one.

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Originally published: January 08, 2023.

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Nickelodeon to Premiere New 'The Really Loud House' Episode 'No Louds Allowed' on January 26

Catch a brand new episode of The Really Loud House, premiering Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT), only on Nickelodeon! Check out the promo below!:


In "No Louds Allowed," tired of having his space intruded upon, Lincoln (Wolfgang Schaeffer) and Clyde (Jahzir Bruno) create an exclusive club only to find Lincoln’s sisters have all done the same. Special guest star: Tony Hawk. (#112)


The Really Loud House + Fairly Odder DVR or Nick on Demand Promo - Jan 21, 2023 (Nickelodeon U.S.)


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Originally published: January 20, 2022.

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Nickelodeon Animation Opens 2023 Nicktern Program to Applicants

Applications for Nickelodeon Animation's Summer 2023 Nickternship program are now OPEN!


Nickelodeon Animation is always on the lookout for fresh new perspectives and voices who are also curious to learn…and be a SPONGE! Come join them and make an impact!

Are you ready to be a Nicktern? Submit your application bow at.nick.com/NickternshipSummer2023 and prepare for the slime of your life!

Applications are open between January 18th - February 1st.

Potential departments include:

  • Community Efforts
  • Outreach
  • Recruitment
  • Studio Learning & Engagement
  • Artist Management
  • Talent Development
  • Animation Development - Big Kids
  • Animation Development - Features
  • Animation Technology
  • Archive & Resource Library
  • Animation Executive / Production Management / Production (2D/3D - TV & Features)
  • Audio Production
  • Casting & Talent (Live Action and Animation)
  • Post Production

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Originally published: January 20, 2022.

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Quad City Storm to Host Baby Shark's Big Show! Night on January 20

Nick News Brief: The Quad City Storm will be hosting a Nickelodeon Baby Shark's Big Show! Night on January 20! The team will be sporting Baby Shark's Big Show! specialty jerseys and having all sorts of Baby Shark fun during the evening. A limited number of replica jerseys will be available from the team's store. For more information and tickets, visit https://quadcitystorm.com.


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East Meets West on Nickelodeon International’s Content Strategy

Paramount's Chris Rose and Viacom18’s Anu Sikka discuss how their new series The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj was designed with representation and relatability in mind.


Nickelodeon International and India’s Viacom18 are honing the fine art of cross-cultural appeal in kids TV with their new series, The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj

This 40 x 11-minute show centers around two young Indian-American cousins (and best friends⁠) living in the US with their families. The story is driven by their discovery of a time travel app that gives them the ability to pause, rewind and hit fast-forward on reality. This narrative device serves a special purpose, says Chris Rose, VP of international production and development for Paramount’s Global Kids & Family Group. “When you add in the opportunity to tinker with time, you have a fun premise that is easily accessible globally,” Rose tells Kidscreen.

Sammy & Raj kicked off its international rollout with a debut in the UK last week, and the series is set to touch down in other international territories (including Italy, Brazil and Germany) in February and March.

The project also provided the creative team a playground for exploring differences between Eastern and Western sensibilities, says Rose. And by blending them together, the studio was able to make a show that has strong potential to work internationally. 

Narratives in India are more often driven by human and adult characters, compared to the prevalence of animal and kid protagonists in Western content, Rose adds. Slapstick is also more popular in the East, versus a more dialogue-driven humor in the West—both approaches were mixed together on Sammy & Raj to create a laugh track with global appeal.

“Identifying a project that ticks all of these boxes on both sides was something we hadn’t been able to do before,” Rose says.


When Viacom18 first pitched the concept in 2019, Rose recalls the Nickelodeon team immediately seeing the potential in a series that mixed Indian heritage (which global audiences haven’t seen much of before), with technology (which kids are very familiar with). It was greenlit that same year and sent into production in 2020. 

The animation work was done in India, but voice actors recorded their lines in the US. Writers from both countries—and the UK—were recruited for the project. And Nickelodeon also hired Indian filmmaker Sriram Rajan to serve as a cultural consultant and ensure the accuracy of traditions and dynamics portrayed in the series.

This was key because one of the show’s central components is inspired by Indian culture. Sammy & Raj focuses on the experience of growing up in an extended family with parents/relatives who are first-generation immigrants. Though the multi-generational household is not exclusive to Indians, it’s considered “a driving force in Indian culture,” says Anu Sikka, head of creative, content and research at Viacom18’s kids TV network.

“The idea was to give audiences a taste of Indian culture, by showcasing festivals like Diwali and Holi, and also sprinkling in common Indian values like joint families,” she says. “Maintaining the right balance between showcasing uniquely Indian aesthetics and values to an international audience of kids and families, while capturing universal storylines that appeal to all audiences, was the biggest challenge [on this series.]”

Sikka is bullish on the potential of India’s growing animation industry, which has recently caught the eye of the government as an opportunity for cultural industry growth. In December 2022, India’s AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comic) task force outlined its recommendations for a “Create In India” campaign to encourage more tax incentives and co-production in the sector.

Sammy & Raj marks the first time Paramount’s Global Kids & Family Group and Viacom18 have partnered on a series, and it’s the first-ever co-production for Viacom18. “It [also] marks the first international Nickelodeon series centered around Indian-American protagonists,” notes Jules Borkent, managing director and EVP of the Kids & Family International division at Paramount Global. “The series explores universal themes of family, friendship, growing up and teamwork that we believe will entertain kids across all of Nickelodeon’s international territories.”

For her part, Sikka thinks that Sammy & Raj, with its combination of incentives, talent and successful teamwork, could be the first of many such collaborations. “The appetite for such co-productions will increase amongst both broadcasters and studios,” she predicts.

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Originally published: January 20, 2022.

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CandyRific Announces SpongeBob SquarePants Candy Fans

CandyRific, LLC is expanding its Nickelodeon line with SpongeBob SquarePants candy fans.


The fans will be available for customer orders in February and are expected to ship by summer 2023.

The colorful character-themed fans provide a burst of fanned air when a button on the front of the unit is pushed. Fans are packed with 0.53 ounces of assorted fruit-flavored pressed dextrose candies, which are made with natural flavors and colors.


With an SRP of $5.99, the fans ship as six, 12-count displays per case.

The SpongeBob SquarePants candy fans join CandyRific's previously released PAW Patrol and Pinkfong Baby Shark character fans and cases.

Watch SpongeBob SquarePantsKamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years and The Patrick Star Show on Nickelodeon, and 200 episodes of SpongeBobThe SpongeBob Movie: Sponge On The Run and The SpongeBob Musical on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com.


Listen to The SpongeBob Musical here!

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!


Originally published: January 20, 2023.


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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.

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