Friday, February 03, 2023

Week 5, 2023 | What's On Nick | Nickelodeon Premiere Highlights

Your guide to What's New on Nickelodeon for the week of Monday, January 30 - Sunday, February 5, 2023!



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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Podcast - Avatar: Braving the Elements: Enter the amazing world of Avatar through the official companion podcast, Avatar: Braving the Elements from Nickelodeon with hosts Janet Varney (the voice of “Korra”) and Dante Basco (the voice of “Prince Zuko”)!

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

3:01 a.m. on Paramount+:

- Mad Hot Ballroom
- Nacho Libre
- Yours, Mine & Ours

7:00 p.m. - NFL Slimetime - Week 21: Join Television host Nate Burleson and Nickelodeon star Dylan Gilmer as the end zones become the “slime zones” and watch weekly NFL highlights like you’ve never seen them before, plus find out who will win this week's NVP Trophy, the messiest award in sports! Each episode will be available to stream on Paramount+ the following day. (#221)

Thursday, February 2, 2023

3:01 a.m. on Paramount+ - That Girl Lay Lay

3:01 a.m. on Paramount+ - NFL Slimetime: Week 21

7:00 p.m. - The Really Loud House - The Princess and the Everlasting Emerald: A Royal Woods Fairytale - Part 1: On the quest to give Charlie (Bella Blanding) the perfect gift to remember him by Lincoln (Wolfgang Schaeffer) and his family put all of their talents on the line for the first ever Loud-a-palooza to save Flip’s food and fuel. (#109)

7:30 p.m. - The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder - Fairies Away! Part 2: Viv (Audrey Grace Marshall) and Roy (Tyler Wladis) must resolve their differences and come together to rescue Cosmo (Daran Norris) and Wanda (Susanne Blakeslee), and stop Mr. Crocker and Vicky’s (Mary Kate Wiles) evil plan to control and take over the Fairy World. Special guest star: Carlos Alazraqui as Mr. Crocker. FAIRIES!!! (#113; finale)

Friday, February 3, 2023

11:00 a.m. - PAW Patrol - Pups Save a Trophy/Pups Save the Wind Trekkers: When Mayor Humdinger's mom Helga loses her son's phony trophy, the PAW Patrol have to rescue her and its secret stash of treats. / When Mayor Goodway and Chickaletta get trapped inside a mesa, it's up to the PAW Patrol and a little snake to rescue them. (#922)

11:30 a.m. - Rubble & Crew - The Crew Builds a Bridge: Rubble and his construction pup family gear up to build a bridge, only to find the villainous Speed Meister has a different idea. It's up to the Rubble & Crew to work together and save the day by building a new, safe bridge to Builder Cove. (#101; series premiere)

12:00 p.m. - Blue's Clues & You! - Blue's Wish Comes True!: Blue finds a fairy wand that can grant anyone their biggest wish, but he doesn't know the magic word; as Blue plays Blue's Clues to figure out the magic word, he goes on a magical chase through the Wishing Woods and meets the dandelion fairy. (#401.)

7:00 p.m. - SpongeBob SquarePants - Karen for Spot: Karen looks after Spot while Plankton goes out of town. (#281B.)

7:30 p.m. - Transformers: EarthSpark - Secret Legacy: Robby, reeling from his family’s move from Philly to the rural town of Witwicky, finds new joy and purpose when he and his sister Mo bond with the first-ever Earth-born Transformers, Twitch and Thrash. (#999; series premiere; previously aired on Nickelodeon on Nov. 11, 2022)

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Bossy Bear: Nickelodeon to Premiere New Animated Preschool Series on March 6

NICKELODEON’S BRAND-NEW ANIMATED PRESCHOOL SERIES
BOSSY BEAR DEBUTS MONDAY, MARCH 6, AT 11 A.M. (ET/PT)

Season One Features Recurring Guest Voice Appearances
by Lance Bass and Michael Turchin


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BURBANK, Calif.–Feb. 2, 2023–Preschoolers will embark on outlandish misadventures with quintessential odd couple--Bossy Bear and Turtle--in Nickelodeon’s brand-new animated preschool series Bossy Bear, debuting Monday, March 6, at 11 a.m. (ET/PT). From husband and wife team David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim (UglyDolls), and based on the popular book series by Horvath, the series (30 episodes) follows Bossy Bear, an overly-enthusiastic extrovert, and Turtle, a thoughtful introvert--unlikely besties who make the perfect team for navigating silly childhood adventures in their Koreatown-inspired city of Pleasantburg. Produced in partnership with Imagine Kids+Family, new episodes of Bossy Bear will continue to roll out Monday through Thursday at 11 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon during the month of March, with a series launch on Nick Jr. channels internationally later this year.


The first season of Bossy Bear will feature real-life couple Lance Bass and Michael Turchin in recurring guest voice roles as the parents to Ginger (Beahlen Deacon), Bossy Bear’s older sister Bissy’s bestie aka her “squirrelfriend.”  Bass and Turchin voice Tyler, a laid-back owl, and Greg, an intense chipmunk, respectively, who run a vegetarian and kosher food truck called Latke Love.


Rounding out the voice cast for Bossy Bear are series regulars: Jayden Ham (Sea of Lights, Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge) as Bossy, an extroverted bear whose big imagination and endless enthusiasm lands him in hilarious situations; Jaba Keh (Sesame Street) as Turtle, Bossy’s patient, pure-hearted and empathetic best friend; Claudia Choi (Her, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) as Bossy’s Mom, the funny and athletic mother who has eyes in the back of her head and Gran-Gran, Turtle’s wise, loving grandmother who knows how to have a good time; and Shaun Baer (Chicago PD) as Bossy’s Dad, the store manager of an electronics shop who has a PhD in Dad jokes; and Viva Lee (Polaris, Deadly Class) as Bissy, Bossy’s older sister who thinks she knows everything about being an adult and can play an okay keytar.


In the March 6 series premiere, “Ultimate Hype Bear/The Chrysalis Crew/Just Say No,” Bissy is nervous to meet her favorite K-Pop band, so Bossy acts as her “Hype Bear” to give her confidence. Then, Bossy and Turtle discover a fallen chrysalis and become the ‘Chrysalis Crew’ to protect it. Finally, Turtle learns to speak up when Bossy and friends want to use his favorite toy as a soccer ball.

David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim are the creative minds behind the UglyDolls franchise. Horvath also penned the Bossy Bear book series (Hyperion), inspired by a blend of Korean and U.S. pop culture.


Bossy Bear is executive produced by: Imagine Entertainment Executive Chairmen Brian Grazer and Ron Howard; Imagine Kids+Family’s Elly Kramer Posner; Stephanie Sperber; David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim; Bob Mittenthal (It’s Pony, The Loud House) for Nickelodeon Animation; and Ashley Postlewaite (Tom and Jerry in New York, The Mr. Men Show) for Renegade Animation. Jeff D’Elia (Captain Underpants, Doug Unplugs, Rugrats) serves as story editor and Chil Kong is consulting producer.


Bossy Bear marks Nickelodeon’s third project with Imagine Kids+Family, following live-action adventure series The Astronauts and The Tiny Chef Show, starring the titular social media sensation and herbivore. Production of Bossy Bear for Nickelodeon Animation is overseen by Eryk Casemiro, Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon Animation, Global Series Content. Max Goodman serves as Nickelodeon’s Executive in Charge of Production for the series. Paramount Consumer Products will lead consumer products licensing for the Bossy Bear property worldwide in partnership with Imagine Kids+Family.



About Imagine Kids+Family

Imagine Kids+Family was formed in 2019 by Imagine Entertainment Chairmen Brian Grazer and Ron Howard with a focus on developing and producing premium kids and family entertainment with capabilities in consumer products and franchise building. IKF is currently producing The Tiny Chef Show for Nickelodeon and acquired an equity stake in The Tiny Chef brand to develop the original short-form stop-motion animation Tiny Chef character across all platforms including short-form, tv series, and digital, as part of a strategic global franchise plan which also includes consumer products. IKF is also producing Bossy Bear for Nickelodeon,  the  film Slumber Party for Disney+, and Kalamata’s Kitchen, to name a few. Previous productions included the live-action series The Astronauts, also for Nickelodeon. IKF is also producing Max Einstein under its partnership with James Patterson’s’ kid imprint Jimmy Books, and has a first-look partnership with Academy Award-winning animation company Lion Forge (Hair Love) around its existing IP of both licensed and original ideas. www.imagine-entertainment.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.

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Originally published: February 02, 2023 at 19:29 GMT.
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Big Time Rush Announces Surprise Concert at Ohio State

Big Time Rush is back.


The Ohio Union Activities Board announced Thursday, February 2 that boy band Big Time Rush will be visiting Ohio State on February 8 for a surprise acoustic concert at Newport Music Hall. Free tickets for the event will be made available at 5 p.m. Thursday. Doors will open at 7 p.m., and showtime starts at 8 p.m.

Big Time Rush rose to fame in late 2009 when Big Time Rush premiered on Nickelodeon. The show ended in 2013 after four seasons and three albums. Popular songs, such as “Boyfriend,” have amassed over 100 million streams on Spotify. Big Time Rush has recently began releasing music again with its most recent song “Paralyzed” in November 2022, with "Can't Get Enough" set to drop on February 6.


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Andrew Gumpert to Exit as COO of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Studios

Andrew Gumpert is departing his role as Chief Operating Officer of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Studios.

Andrew Gumpert / Courtesy of Jeff Lipsky

CEO and president Brian Robbins confirmed the news in a memo to staff on Thursday (Feb. 2) night, writing that Gumpert has “decided to leave” the studios. The executive most recently served as COO, Paramount Pictures & Nickelodeon Studios, and had been with the company with since 2017, joining as COO and adding Nickelodeon to his purview in March of 2022.

“Since joining Paramount as COO in 2017 and expanding his responsibilities to include Nickelodeon last year, Andrew has successfully strengthened our relationships across all aspects of our business–overseeing negotiations with our strategic, creative, and financial partners and licensees, and collaborating with our teams to expand and evolve our revenue sources,” Robbins said in the memo.

In a statement provided to Robbins, Gumpert said, “The opportunity to lead and work alongside all of my incredible Paramount colleagues has been an exceptional privilege. Together, we have achieved amazing things, and I will always be grateful for your partnership. I’ve been contemplating the next chapter of my career and I’m excited to figure out what’s next. I am confident that this organization will continue to lead the industry.”

In the wake of the exit, Courtney Armstrong, president of business affairs and administration, will assume responsibility for strategic planning and labor relations. She will report to Robbins. Randall Baumberger, president of the Studio Group, will oversee studio operations, reporting to Robbins.

Gumpert came to Paramount from Sony, and he began his career with the law firm Hill, Wynne, Troop and Meisinger.

See Robbins’ full memo below.

All,

I want to let you know about a change today to our senior leadership team at Paramount and Nickelodeon. Andrew Gumpert has decided to leave his role as Chief Operations Officer, Paramount Pictures & Nickelodeon Studios, effective this week.

Since joining Paramount as COO in 2017 and expanding his responsibilities to include Nickelodeon last year, Andrew has successfully strengthened our relationships across all aspects of our business–overseeing negotiations with our strategic, creative, and financial partners and licensees, and collaborating with our teams to expand and evolve our revenue sources.

He has played an integral role in fueling the success of our global franchises, including Mission: Impossible, PAW Patrol, Sonic the Hedgehog, Star Trek, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Top Gun: Maverick, and Transformers, among others. He has also been an important advocate for our company culture and a champion of our ongoing dedication to diversity and inclusion.

Andrew leaves us at a time of incredible strength at Paramount, with 2022 being the first year in nearly a decade where we crossed $1 Billion at the domestic box office and ranked as a top three Studio. And this year, we are again poised to deliver another powerful and wide-ranging slate of films to audiences around the world.

Andrew wanted me to share with you, “The opportunity to lead and work alongside all of my incredible Paramount colleagues has been an exceptional privilege. Together, we have achieved amazing things, and I will always be grateful for your partnership. I’ve been contemplating the next chapter of my career and I’m excited to figure out what’s next. I am confident that this organization will continue to lead the industry.”

Following today’s news, Courtney Armstrong, President of Business Affairs and Administration, will assume responsibility for Strategic Planning and Labor Relations and will now report to me; and Randall Baumberger, President of the Studio Group, will oversee Studio Operations, also reporting to me. 

I know we are all grateful for Andrew’s immeasurable contributions to our organization, so please join me in thanking him and wishing him the absolute best in the future. 

–Brian

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Original sources: Variety, The Hollywood Reporter.
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Paramount+ Announces 'The Family Stallone,' Featuring One of Hollywood's Most Famous Families, To Premiere This Spring

PARAMOUNT+ ANNOUNCES “THE FAMILY STALLONE,” FEATURING ONE OF HOLLYWOOD’S MOST FAMOUS FAMILIES, TO PREMIERE THIS SPRING

Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and Bunim-Murray Productions, New Docuseries Spotlights Oscar Nominee Sylvester Stallone, Wife Jennifer Flavin Stallone and Daughters Sophia, Sistine and Scarlet

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Feb. 2, 2023 – Paramount+ today announced that the new docuseries THE FAMILY STALLONE, starring Oscar nominee Sylvester “Sly” Stallone, wife Jennifer Flavin Stallone and daughters Sophia, Sistine and Scarlet, will premiere exclusively on the service this spring in the U.S and Canada. The eight-part series will roll out in additional international markets this year.

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After playing some of the most legendary characters in cinematic history, three-time Academy Award nominee Sylvester Stallone is ready to give cameras access to what he would consider the greatest role of his lifetime: dad. This new series starring Stallone’s three daughters, wife and himself offers a seat at the table of one of Hollywood’s most famous families.

Meet the Family Stallone:

  • Sylvester Stallone: To the world, he’s the man, the myth and the legend – but to his daughters, he’s just Dad. While he headlines box office smash hits, at home he is focused on building for the future and raising three independent and ambitious women.
  • Jennifer Flavin Stallone: Born and raised in LA, Jennifer is a savvy businesswoman and co-owner of the wellness brand Serious Skin Care.
  • Sophia Stallone: The eldest of the three Stallone sisters has no interest in following in her father’s acting footsteps. Although Sophia currently hosts a podcast, “Unwaxed,” alongside her sister Sistine, she is still finding her path in life and focusing on her passions.
  • Sistine Stallone: An actress and model, Sistine is embarking on a new journey as a filmmaker and is currently in development on her first feature film.
  • Scarlet Stallone: The youngest of the Stallone sisters, and the last to leave the nest, Scarlet is moving into her own apartment at college. She has been set on following in her father’s footsteps and becoming an actress since she was a child and is now appearing alongside Sly in his new series TULSA KING, also available exclusively on Paramount+.

THE FAMILY STALLONE is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, with Benjamin Hurvitz, Jessica Zalkind and Nadim Amiry as executive producers. Julie Pizzi, Farnaz Farjam, and Jonathan Singer serve as executive producers for Bunim-Murray Productions, with Lauren Goldstein, Valana Hunn, Chris Ray, and Jason Williams as co-executive producers.

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 Network for 24/7 news and CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis.

For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlus on social platforms.

Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios

Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios is one of the preeminent media entities in the world that connects with global audiences through its nine iconic brands – MTV, Comedy Central, VH1, CMT, Pop, Logo, The Smithsonian Channel, Paramount Network and TV Land – and its Studios arm which produces acclaimed series and movies as well as award-winning documentaries through MTV Documentary Films.

About Bunim-Murray Productions

Bunim/Murray Productions (BMP), a division of Banijay Americas, is the leading producer of innovative entertainment content. The Emmy Award-winning company is widely credited with creating the reality television genre with its hit series The Real World on MTV, the first reality game show, Road Rules (MTV), in 1995; the first reality sitcom, The Simple Life (E!), in 2003; and the first reality soap opera, Starting Over, in 2003. BMP’s current programming includes Emmy-winning Lizzo’s Watch Out For The Big Grrrls (Amazon), The Challenge (MTV), The Challenge USA (CBS), The Challenge All Stars (Paramount+),The Challenge World Championship (Paramount+),Born This Way (A&E), Kim Kardashian West: The Justice Project (Oxygen), Ball in the Family (Facebook Watch), Miz and Mrs. (USA Network), Don’t Forget The Lyrics (FOX), Family or Fiancé (OWN) and Total Bellas (E!). BMP, through BMP Films, has also produced Transhood (HBO) They Call Us Monsters (PBS), Valentine Road (HBO), Pedro (MTV), and the Emmy Award-winning Autism: The Musical, and Autism: The Sequel (HBO). Based in Glendale, CA, the company was founded in 1987 by Jonathan Murray and the late Mary-Ellis Bunim, who were inducted into the Television Academy’s Hall of Fame in 2012. The company joined Banijay Group in 2010.

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'PAW Patrol: Adventure Play' Helps Save The Day at Discovery Cube Los Angeles

PAW Patrol: Adventure Play Helps Save The Day at Discovery Cube Los Angeles
     
New Hands-On, Immersive Exhibit is on Display January 28 – May 14, 2023


LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2, 2023 -- Kids and families can now play and save the day with the heroic PAW Patrol pups, at the brand-new PAW Patrol: Adventure Play exhibit, that opened this past weekend at Discovery Cube Los Angeles (DCLA). Based on the hit preschool series PAW Patrol, which is produced by Spin Master Entertainment and airs on Nickelodeon, this interactive exhibit gives kids and their grown-ups an opportunity to run rescue missions and work together to overcome challenges in a fun hands-on environment.


Paw Patrol is Now Open at Discovery Cube LA
Paw Patrol is Now Open at Discovery Cube LA
Families will visit Adventure Bay with a group of eight rescue pups. Each pup is inspired by a real-world job like a fire fighter (firedog Marshall), police officer (police pup Chase), construction worker (Rubble), fearless pilot (Skye) and more. Just as the heroic pups, who believe "no job is too big, no pup is too small," work together to protect the community on the TV show, families work together to save the day with a can-do attitude at the museum. In the process, kids learn about different jobs within a community and how those real-life professionals coordinate to keep people safe and happy.

"Problem solving is part of the scientific process and we offer kids a chance to explore and engage with every exhibit at the Discovery Cube Los Angeles" says Luis Almonte, Vice President of Operations, at Discovery Cube Los Angeles. "Paw Patrol: Adventure Play is an incredible addition that is sure to challenge and encourage our youngest visitors in search of STEM-based playful learning experiences while also teaching them valuable life lessons in bravery and heroism."

Each of the pups has special skills, gadgets, and vehicles to help them on their rescue missions. In the exhibit, families are invited to pop on a pup pack containing their own imaginary tools and check out the lay of the land from the lookout tower. They can head to Jake's Mountain and scope things out near the snowy slide to see if anyone is in trouble. They can also board the PAW Patroller, push buttons, and drive it up the mountain to help Rubble and Everest rescue a snowboarder stuck in the snow. Those with a taste for foodie adventures can whip up tasty treats in Porter's Café and help Adventure Bay win the Tallest Cake Competition by stacking cake layers as high as they can. Families can also cruise Adventure Bay aboard the Sea Patroller, steering it to rescue baby seagulls and turtles.

The hands-on, immersive PAW Patrol: Adventure Play exhibit is a fun way for the whole family to learn bravery and heroism, with exciting stories. The whole family will learn how to combine their skills to problem-solve together and save the day.

PAW Patrol: Adventure Play was produced by The Children's Museum of Indianapolis in partnership with Nickelodeon. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit committed to creating extraordinary family learning experiences across the arts, sciences, and humanities that have the power to transform the lives of children and families.

Discovery Cube Los Angeles is located at 11800 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342 and is open Monday – Sunday; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. PT. 

ABOUT DISCOVERY CUBE
Established in 1989, the Discovery Cube is an award winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit children's science museum committed to serving the needs and interests of children, educators, and the community at large. With locations in Los Angeles and Orange County, the Cube has hosted over one million children to date to INSPIRE, EDUCATE, and IMPACT young minds with more than one hundred engaging science-based programs, activities, and exhibits. Discovery Cube is focused on four core initiatives - STEM proficiency.

©Spin Master Ltd. ™PAW PATROL and all related titles, logos, characters; and SPIN MASTER logo are trademarks of Spin Master Ltd. Used under license. Nickelodeon and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

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Cinesite to Animate 'The Smurfs' Movie

Cinesite has announced that it has been awarded animation work for the upcoming The Smurfs feature film, which is the first project from the new creative partnership between Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Animation, LAFIG Belgium and IMPS, the company that owns the Smurfs brand. Production is underway, and the Cinesite Vancouver studio is recruiting talent across artist & technician posts. (Apply at cinesite.com/careers.)


The film, which is now set for a February 2025 release, is written by Pam Brady (South Park), directed by Chris Miller (Puss in Boots, Shrek the Third) and produced by Ryan Harris (The LEGO Batman Movie). Cinesite’s crew is led by producer Barbara Zelinski and VFX supervisor Chris Kazmier, under the direction of Head of Production Tamara Boutcher.

The untitled Smurfs film, which according to previous announcements will be a fully-animated musical adventure, is the latest animation feature to start production at Cinesite. It marks the studio’s second CG-animated theatrical production for Nickelodeon & Paramount after Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, a CG-animated film directed by Jeff Rowe slated for release on August 4.

“We are thrilled to be reteaming with such a stellar team of animators at Cinesite” says Mark Bakshi, EVP of Paramount Pictures Animation. “Throughout development we’ve been impressed by the creativity and quality shown, together our teams will deliver a Smurf-tastic film that families will enjoy for years to come.”

Brad Wald, Cinesite’s Group Chief Operating Officer – Animation., commented, “Our team is excited to leverage their technical skills and artistic talent to bring the iconic Smurfs to the screen. We’re delighted that Nickelodeon & Paramount have showed continued trust in the quality of our work. And we’re incredibly excited to continue this collaboration and bolster our crew with the incredible budding animation talent that is out there globally.”

The studio is also in production on Aniventure’s upcoming films Hitpig, based on characters from Pulitzer Prize winner Berkeley Breathed’s Pete & Pickles; Animal Farm, an animated adaptation of George Orwell’s classic novella directed by Andy Serkis; and the animated series Iwájú for Disney+.

The Smurfs was created by Belgium comics artist Peyo (Pierre Culliford), debuting in 1958. The stories center on a village of small blue humanoid creatures, each with a distinct personality and a knack for adventure. Together, they cooperate to keep their mushroom village safe from threats in the forest and the machinations of the scheming wizard, Gargamel.

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Sylvester Stallone Face | Big Game Spot | Paramount+

Paramount Mountain has free faces: The northern face, the southern face, and of course, the Sylvester Stallone Face. Check out Paramount+'s Big Game spot, featuring Dora the Explorer, Beavis and Butt-Head, Sylvester Stallone and more below! How you doing?


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Rubble & Crew Theme Song! 🎶 w/ Motor, Wheeler, Mix & Charger | Rubble & Crew

Rubble & Crew Theme Song! 🎶 w/ Motor, Wheeler, Mix & Charger | Rubble & Crew


Rubble and Crew are building anything you can dream of in Builder Cove! Sing along to the theme song with Rubble, Charger, Mix, Wheeler, Motor, Grandpa, and Auntie Crane! Plus, you can catch Rubble & Crew, a brand-new animated PAW Patrol spinoff centered around fan-favorite character Rubble, premiering Friday, Feb. 3, at 11:30am (ET/PT).

PAW Patrol fans can stream full episodes of PAW Patrol, PAW Patrol: The Movie and PAW Patrol Live! At Home featuring "Race to the Rescue" on Paramount+. Try it FREE today at ParamountPlus.com.

Nickelodeon and Spin Master are building on the global success of the award-winning top-rated preschool series, PAW Patrol, with the launch of Rubble & Crew, a brand-new animated spinoff centered around fan-favorite character Rubble on Friday, Feb. 3, at 11:30 a.m. (ET/PT). Produced by Spin Master Entertainment, Rubble & Crew (26 episodes) follows Rubble and his pup family as they use their awesome construction vehicles to build and repair whatever the town of Builder Cove needs in high-stakes adventures. The series marks the first television spinoff for preschool powerhouse PAW Patrol, which will celebrate its milestone 10th anniversary in 2023. Rubble & Crew will air regularly Fridays at 11:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon and continue to roll out on Nick Jr. channels internationally next year.

“Every dog has its day, so we’re answering the fan demand for more of PAW Patrol’s beloved bulldog, Rubble, with his very own series that marks the TV expansion of the global PAW franchise,” said Ramsey Naito, President, Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation. “Rubble & Crew is an all-new series focusing on family and community, and it’s filled with new characters and big adventures that lean into construction play patterns that will let the audience engage in a whole new way.”

“As a proud member of the PAW Patrol, Rubble has stolen the hearts of preschoolers around the world with his loyal, optimistic nature and penchant for treats,” said Jennifer Dodge, Spin Master’s President of Entertainment and Executive Producer. “Our new series expands Rubble’s world with storytelling that digs into amazing construction projects and the importance of family, combined with high-stakes action, fun adventures and messy demolition that preschoolers will love.”


Set in the community of Builder Cove, a neighboring town to PAW Patrol’s Adventure Bay, Rubble & Crew centers on Rubble, the funny and optimistic leader of the construction crew. In the small, quickly growing town, lots of things are still needed for the community to come together, including a bigger airport, train station, bridges, tunnels, schools, fire stations, parks and more. Rubble and his construction pup family--his pup cousins Mix, Wheeler, Charger, Motor, along with Grandpa Gravel and Auntie Crane--must work together to tackle and build all the projects the town needs.

Rubble & Crew will feature occasional appearances by familiar faces from Adventure Bay and introduce the following new characters:

  • Mix, a construction chemist handling all things concrete, glue, cement and custom paints;
  • Wheeler, the clean machine for this Builder Cove team, who does not like to get dirty and bolts away to clean up every mess;
  • Charger, a big energy pup (especially when he gets a case of the zoomies!) who is kind and always eager to help out or dig into a new construction project;
  • Motor, the tiniest and youngest pup who is a valuable member of the construction crew and looking for ways to be a good helper with her power smash-it energy;
  • Grandpa Gravel, Rubble’s grandpa, the family kibble chef who supplies the team with snacks from his tasty food truck;
  • Auntie Crane, Rubble’s auntie, who runs the supply warehouse and makes sure all the pups are loaded up and ready to build;
  • Speed Meister, who runs the rival construction company in town along with his slow-moving villainous sidekick, Mr. McTurtle--together they build fast and sorta good;
  • And Mayor Greatway, Adventure Bay Mayor Goodway’s sister, a motorcycle-riding bubbly bundle of friendliness and her pet, Mr. Ducky-Doo.

Following the series launch of Rubble & Crew, PAW Patrol’s 10th anniversary year in 2023 will culminate with the Oct. 13 release of the theatrical movie sequel, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, from Spin Master Entertainment, Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies. PAW Patrol was recently renewed for a 10th season (26 episodes) that will follow the PAW-some pack of pups, including Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Rocky, Zuma, Everest and Tracker, on even more action-packed rescue missions and adventures--whether it’s deep in the unexplored regions of the jungle or out-of-this-world trouble in Adventure Bay. Additionally, PAW Patrol’s Chase will take to the sky once again as a balloon in this year’s 96th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®.

Rubble & Crew is executive produced by Jennifer Dodge, Ronnen Harary, Laura Clunie, Toni Stevens and Bradley Zweig, and is directed by Dianna Basso and supervising director Joey So. Rubble & Crew was developed by Bradley Zweig based on the original PAW Patrol television series created by Keith Chapman. The series for Nickelodeon is overseen by Eryk Casemiro, Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon Animation, Global Series Content. Jen Pace serves as Nickelodeon’s Production Executive for the series.

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a leading global children's entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences through its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games. Spin Master Entertainment creates and produces compelling multiplatform content, through its in-house studio and partnerships with outside creators, including the preschool franchise PAW Patrol and numerous other original shows, short-form series and feature films.

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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Transformers: EarthSpark | New Episodes on March 3rd | Trailer | NEW SERIES | TRANSFORMERS OFFICIAL

Transformers: EarthSpark | New Episodes on March 3rd | Trailer | NEW SERIES | TRANSFORMERS OFFICIAL


New episodes of Transformers: EarthSpark rollout March 3 exclusively on Paramount+! Try Paramount+ fo FREE at ParamountPlus.com.

The Transformers war on earth is finally over! Dot Malto, a veteran of the war, her husband, Alex, along with their two kids, Robby and Mo, move to the remote town of Witwicky, Pennsylvania, to start a new life. But Witwicky proves to be... More Than Meets The Eye, and the family soon finds their lives intertwined with a group of Terran Transformers - the first-ever Transformers robots born on Earth! When the evil half-human/half-robot cyborg Dr. Meridian (aka "Mandroid") threatens life as they know it, Robby, Mo, and the Terrans, alongside Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and other legacy characters, will need to band together to stop Mandroid once and for all!

Stream a Mountain of Entertainment, including your Nickelodeon favourites on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!


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Minions: The Rise of Gru | Streaming Soon | SkyShowtime

Minions: The Rise of Gru | Streaming Soon | SkyShowtime


Are you ready? The mischievous Minions are back for more wacky adventures in Minions: The Rise of Gru.

Long before he becomes the master of evil, Gru is just an 11 ¾-year-old boy in 1970s suburbia, plotting to take over the world from his basement. When Gru crosses paths with the Minions, including Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto—a new Minion sporting braces and a desperate need to please—this unexpected family joins forces. Together, they build their first lair, design their first weapons, and strive to execute their first missions. 

When the infamous supervillain supergroup, the Vicious 6, oust their leader— legendary martial arts fighter Wild Knuckles —Gru, their most devoted fanboy, interviews to become their newest member. 
The Vicious 6 is not impressed by the little, wannabe villain, but then Gru outsmarts (and enrages) them, and he suddenly finds himself the mortal enemy of the apex of evil.  With Gru on the run, the Minions attempt to master the art of kung fu to help save him, and Gru discovers that even the most despicable need a little help from their friends.  

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SkyShowtime is an exciting new streaming service, packed with iconic entertainment the world can’t wait to watch. For the first time, incredible content from Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, DreamWorks Animation, Paramount+, SHOWTIME®, Sky Studios and Peacock, is streaming all in one place. https://www.skyshowtime.com

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Originally published: February 03, 2023.

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'SpongeBob SquarePants – The Cosmic Shake' Releases Onto Consoles and PC

Spongetastic 3D-Platformer The Cosmic Shake Is Available Now!


Vienna, Austria, January 31st, 2023: We interrupt whatever it is you're doing for a Bikini Bottom special news report! Recent reports from our fish on the ground have described the scene as wild, claiming that the news “SpongeBob SquarePants – The Cosmic Shake is now available” has thrown Bikini Bottom into disarray: Innocent citizens and beloved landmarks have disappeared into strange, magical portals!

Officials are asking the population to stay calm and have come out with an official statement: "Notorious Bikini Bottom residents SpongeBob and Patrick are on the case!" Of course, this leads us to a number of questions: Will our heroes brave the many dangers of the fantastical WishWorlds? Will they rescue their friends and bring them home safely?

Will fancy moves and even fancier costumes prevail?! And will the Chum Bucket serve something edible for a change? Bikini Bottom is counting on you! If you want to learn more, check our footage directly from the scene:

Watch the SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake Launch Trailer below!


SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake launches today on PC, PlayStation®4, Xbox One™, and Nintendo Switch™. The game is available at an SRP of € 39.99 / $ 39.99 / £ 34.99.

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Costume Pack DLC

The Costume Pack DLC is available for purchase at an SRP of € 9.99 / $ 9.99 / £ 7.99.

Included in the Costume Pack:

  • RoboBob SteelPants
  • Mermaid Man Bob
  • Purple Sponge
  • Primitive Sponge
  • Dried Sponge
  • Opposite Day
  • Band Geek

The BFF Edition


The “BFF Edition” for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is available at an SRP of € 249.99 / $ 249.99 / £ 219.99.

Included in the collector’s edition:
 
  • Cosmic Victory Statue - 25cm / 9.8"
  • Inflatable Patrick - 50cm / 19.7"
  • BFF Amulet with Necklace
  • 4 Costume miniature bouncing balls
  • 4 placemats
  • Standard copy of the game on the chosen platform
  • Costume Pack DLC

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SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is out now for Nintendo Switch™, PC, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One.

Since its launch in July 17, 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has reigned as the most-watched animated series for 22 consecutive years, while generating a universe of beloved characters, pop culture catchphrases and memes, theatrical releases, consumer products, a Tony award-winning Broadway musical and a global fan base. SpongeBob SquarePants is one of the most widely distributed properties in Paramount International history, seen in more than 170 countries, translated in 29+ languages, and averaging more than 100 million total viewers every quarter. SpongeBob SquarePants was created by Stephen Hillenburg and produced by Nickelodeon in Burbank, Calif. The character-driven cartoon chronicles the nautical and sometimes nonsensical adventures of SpongeBob, an incurable optimistic and earnest sea sponge, and his undersea friends.

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SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake - 20 Minutes of Gameplay | IGN


Here's 20 minutes of gameplay from SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake. This level, Halloween Rock Bottom, takes SpongeBob and Patrick to the spooky depths of Rock Bottom in search of everyone's favorite pet snail.

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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!

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Originally published: January 31, 2023.

THQ Nordic press release via GamesPress.
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'Avatar Generations' Launches on Mobile

Get In Your Element: Avatar Generations Launches on Mobile!


JANUARY 31, 2023

Today Crystal Dynamics Eidos Entertainment (CDE Entertainment), in association with Paramount Consumer Products and developer Navigator Games, launched the widely anticipated Avatar Generations, a turn-based squad RPG adventure for iOS and Android. Officially adapted from the beloved and iconic animated series from Nickelodeon, Avatar: The Last Airbender, future updates will expand the game into additional eras across the Avatar universe, including adventures based on The Rise of Kyoshi and The Legend of Korra. The free-to-play mobile game is available now on the App Store and Google Play Store. Players who download the app during the launch period can expect in-game welcome rewards, such as Aang, the hero of Avatar: The Last Airbender, to add to their squad, alongside his companion Appa.


In Avatar Generations, players assemble a team of iconic Avatar heroes and adversaries as they explore a dynamic map of the Four Nations. The game’s turn-based battles are immersive and strategic, with customizable formations and team-combos. The journey not only revisits the most memorable moments from the Avatar universe, but also offers new adventures in the Avatarworld. Players will relive the classic adventure of Aang and his friends, while battling powerful enemies, upgrading heroes, and mastering the elements to bring balance to the spiritual and physical world.


Avatar Generations closely follows the iconic plot points of the series, while meeting familiar faces along the way such as Katara, Sokka, Zuko, Toph, and even the likes of the Blue Spirit, Princess Yue, Kyoshi Warrior Suki, and much more. Each character has their own unique skills, so players can level up their own custom Team Avatar. Players can also equip supports to strengthen their team, with companions such as the beloved Momo and Appa.


Updates for the game will add new characters and companions, additional cosmetics and gear for customizing heroes, and more areas to explore across the Four Nations map. 

Avatar Generations' free gameplay is a complete adventure, while in-app purchases will allow players to customize their game experience with exclusive items, cosmetics, and more. The game is available now for iPhone/iPad from the App Store and for Android devices from the Google Play Store. For more information on updates, events, and future plans, follow Avatar Generations at www.avatargenerations.com. 




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4 THINGS From Avatar Generations We CANNOT Wait For 🤗 | #Shorts | Avatar: The Last Airbender


What are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments!

Avatar Generations is a mobile RPG set in the iconic Avatar: The Last Airbender universe, expanding to Avatars across generations including The Legend of Korra and more! Create your own Team Avatar as you journey across the Four Nations, collecting all your favorite characters as you master the elements. Available now.

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Listen to the brand new podcast, Avatar: Braving the Elements!




Originally published: January 31, 2023.

Press release via Terminals.
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