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About Dexter: Original Sin: Set in 1991 Miami, Dexter: Original Sin follows Dexter (Patrick Gibson) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness. With the guidance of his father, Harry (Golden Globe® winner Christian Slater), he adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eliminated from society without getting on law enforcement’s radar. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department. Patrick Dempsey, Molly Brown, James Martinez, Christina Milian, Alex Shimizu, Reno Wilson and special guest star, Sarah Michelle Gellar also star in this new series, with Michael C. Hall returning to voice the iconic inner monologue in Dexter Morgan’s head. Witness the beginning as Dexter’s darkness first comes to light in DEXTER: ORIGINAL SIN, streaming Friday, December 13 with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® plan.
🎄 A Garfield Christmas Special (Part 2/2) ☃️ | Garfield & Friends
“A Garfield Christmas Special” finds the surly fat cat on an old-fashioned holiday at the family farm with Jon’s mom and dad, brother Doc-Boy and feisty grandma, who’s the cat’s meow.
Garfield and Friends, is the classic half-hour animated series starring the world's most lovable feline, and his charming sidekicks Odie, Jon, and Nermal! Garfield is the quick witted cat best known for his love of naps, lasagna, and his capacity to drive everyone around him bonkers.
Curl up and join the timeless team of Garfield and Friends as they routinely manage to gum up everyday events, turning them into adventures! Subscribe to the official Garfield and Friends YouTube channel now! https://www.youtube.com/@GarfieldandFriends
🎄 A Garfield Christmas Special (Part 1/2) ☃️ | Garfield & Friends
“A Garfield Christmas Special” finds the surly fat cat on an old-fashioned holiday at the family farm with Jon’s mom and dad, brother Doc-Boy and feisty grandma, who’s the cat’s meow.
Garfield and Friends, is the classic half-hour animated series starring the world's most lovable feline, and his charming sidekicks Odie, Jon, and Nermal! Garfield is the quick witted cat best known for his love of naps, lasagna, and his capacity to drive everyone around him bonkers.
Curl up and join the timeless team of Garfield and Friends as they routinely manage to gum up everyday events, turning them into adventures! Subscribe to the official Garfield and Friends YouTube channel now! https://www.youtube.com/@GarfieldandFriends
Relax by the freakin' fire with the Dear Santa Yule Log.
This holiday, Jack Black is NOT Santa. Dear Santa is now available to stream on Paramount+ and on Digital: https://bit.ly/DearSantaMovie
When a young boy mails his Christmas wish list to Santa with one crucial spelling error, a devilish Jack Black arrives to wreak havoc on the holidays. From the hilarious minds behind DUMB & DUMBER, Christmas is about to go up in flames.
Featuring: Jack Black, Robert Timothy Smith, Keegan-Michael Key, Brianne Howey, Hayes MacArthur, Post Malone, & more!
Update (12/5) - Official Nickelodeon and WildBrain press release:
WILDBRAIN AND PARAMOUNT TEAM UP TO BRING HIT SERIES
SONIC PRIME TO NICKELODEON
First batch of episodes of the CG-animated adventure series to launch December 7
Toronto, ON – December 5, 2024 – WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, has signed a partnership with Paramount to bring the hit series Sonic Prime to top kids’ entertainment channel Nickelodeon. The agreement will see 22 half-hour episodes and one hour-long special of Sonic Prime come to Nickelodeon in the US and Australia on December 7, followed by Italy* on December 23. The series will then launch in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the UK and Ireland in 2025.
Katie Wilson, VP Global Sales and Acquisitions at WildBrain, said: “SEGA’s Sonic the Hedgehog is one of today’s most popular entertainment brands. Sonic Prime is a huge hit with fans and a terrific example of how, at WildBrain, we are able to partner with IP owners to drive engagement for brands. With their strong track record of Sonic content across highly popular live-action feature films and their Knuckles series, Paramount is the ideal partner to extend Sonic Prime’s popularity with new audiences around the world on Nickelodeon.”
Layla Lewis, Senior Vice President, Global Acquisitions and Content Partnerships at Nickelodeon, said: “The Sonic the Hedgehog universe has captivated the hearts of millions around the globe. We are thrilled to partner with WildBrain to bring the series to life on Nickelodeon channels, delivering an action-packed experience that will enthrall audiences around the world.”
Ivo Gerscovich, Senior Vice President and Chief Business and Brand Officer of Sonic, Head of SEGA® Brands, said: “Sonic Prime captivated the Sonic community and audiences worldwide when it was released. Making our content as accessible as possible to our dedicated fanbase is something we always strive for and being able to bring Sonic Prime to more viewers worldwide is the perfect way to make that come to fruition.”
In Sonic Prime, the action-packed adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog go into overdrive when a run-in with Dr. Eggman results in a literal universe-shattering event. Desperate to piece his prime reality back together and save his old friends, Sonic races through the Shatterverse, discovering strange worlds and enlisting new friends in an epic adventure of a lifetime.
Co-produced by SEGA and WildBrain, Sonic Prime was animated at WildBrain’s Vancouver studio, with SEGA and WildBrain jointly participating across production, distribution and licensing. SEGA represents licensing for Sonic Prime in North America, LatAm and Japan, while WildBrain CPLG represents the brand in the rest of the world.
*In Italy, the series will premiere on FTA kids’ channel “Super!”
About WildBrain
At WildBrain we inspire imaginations through the wonder of storytelling. As a leader in 360° franchise
management, we are experts in content creation, audience engagement and global licensing, cultivating and growing love for our own and partner brands around the world. With approximately 14,000 half-hours of kids’ and family content in our library—one of the world’s most extensive—we are home to such treasured franchises as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Inspector Gadget and Degrassi.
WildBrain’s mission is to create exceptional entertainment experiences that captivate and delight fans both young and young at heart.
Our studios produce such award-winning series as The Snoopy Show; Snoopy in Space; Camp Snoopy;
Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City; Sonic Prime; Chip and Potato; Teletubbies Let’s Go! and many more. Enjoyed in more than 150 countries on over 500 platforms, our content is everywhere kids and families view entertainment, including YouTube, where our network has garnered approximately 1.5 trillion minutes of watch time. Our television group owns and operates some of Canada’s most loved family entertainment channels. WildBrain CPLG, our leading consumer-products and location-based entertainment agency, represents our owned and partner properties in every major territory worldwide.
WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Visit us at wildbrain.com.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 45th 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. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount's (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.
About SEGA of America, Inc.
SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment. Established in 1986, SEGA of America publishes innovative interactive entertainment experiences for console, PC, mobile and emerging platforms. In 2020, SEGA ranked #1 among Metacritic's Annual Game Publisher Rankings. Its globally beloved franchises include Sonic the Hedgehog, Like a Dragon™, Virtua Fighter™, Super Monkey Ball™, and Phantasy Star Online™, along with Atlus' Persona™ and Shin Megami Tensei™ series. Since its debut more than three decades ago, Sonic has become a pop culture icon featured in dozens of games, TV series, and movies. SEGA of America has offices in Irvine and Burbank, California. Visit www.sega.com.
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Sonic the Hedgehog is set to race back onto the big screen in his brand new movie, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, set to be released in theatres on December 20, and Nickelodeon is celebrating the return of our favorite blue hedgehog by airing the hit Netflix animated series, Sonic Prime, which will make it's Nickelodeon debut on Saturday, December 7 at 9:00 a.m. (ET/PT)!
In the series, the action-packed adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog go into overdrive when a run-in with Dr. Eggman results in a literal universe-shattering event. Desperate to piece his prime reality back together and save his old friends, Sonic races through the Shatterverse, discovering strange worlds and enlisting new friends in an epic adventure of a lifetime! It’s a journey of self-discovery and redemption.
It’s the Sonic you know and love until an incredible twist thrusts the 'blue blur' into a new adventure featuring a reinvented cast and Sonic like you’ve never seen him before, where the fate of the multiverse rests in his gloved hands. Sonic’s adventure is about more than a race to save the universe from the evil machinations of his longtime nemesis Dr. Eggman and his army of badnik robots, it’s a race to save his friends, friends that he took for granted.
In the series premiere episode, "Shattered," a collision with the Paradox Prism sends Sonic to a parallel world called New Yoke City.
Co-produced by SEGA of America, Inc. (“SEGA”) and WildBrain Ltd., the CG-animated Sonic Prime series premiered worldwide on Netflix in December 2022 and immediately captured the hearts and imaginations of fans, racing to the number one spot in kids’ content worldwide on the platform. The series ran for 23 episodes across three seasons on Netflix between December 15, 2022 – January 11, 2024.
The series was animated at WildBrain’s Vancouver studio, andand WildBrain jointly participate across production, distribution and licensing. Man of Action Entertainment, creators of Ben 10 and the characters and team in the Academy Award-winning feature Big Hero 6, were brought on as showrunners and Executive Producers for the series.
Sonic Prime features the voices of: Deven Mack, Brian Drummond, Ashleigh Ball, Adam Nurada, Shannon Chan-Kent, Ian Hanlin, Kazumi Evans, and Vincent Tong.
Erik Wiese, Anne Loi, Josh Scherba, Stephanie Betts, Logan McPherson, Haruki Satomi, Yukio Sugino, Shuji Utsumi, and Toru Nakahara serve as executive producers, with Melissa Beery (season 1), Morgana Duque (season 1), Nikki Eckstein (season 3), Denise Tanchanco, Hitoshi Okuno, and Mayumi Tachikawa serving as producers.
Sonic Saturdays.
Originally published: November 24, 2024 at 05:50 GMT.
Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for December 6, 2024 | Nickelodeon
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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.
PARAMOUNT+ DEBUTS FIRST LOOK TEASERS AND IMAGES FOR SEASON TWO OF 1923, PREMIERING FEBRUARY 23
From Yellowstone Co-Creator Taylor Sheridan, 1923 Is Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios and Bosque Ranch Productions
1923 Stars Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren
Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton and Helen Mirren as Cara Dutton in '1923' (Lo Smith/Paramount+)
Dec. 4 – The second season of Academy Award® nominee Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount+ Original series 1923, starring Academy Award winner Helen Mirren and Academy Award nominee Harrison Ford, will premiere Sunday, February 23, exclusively on Paramount+.
Alongside the premiere date announcement, Paramount+ also released a first look at the second season, including two teasers and several images.
In the second season of 1923, a cruel winter brings new challenges and unfinished business to Jacob (Ford) and Cara (Mirren) back at Dutton ranch. With harsh conditions and adversaries threatening to end the Dutton legacy, Spencer (Brandon Sklenar) embarks on an arduous journey home, racing against time to save his family in Montana. Meanwhile, Alexandra (Julia Schlaepfer) sets off on her own harrowing trans-Atlantic journey to find Spencer and reclaim their love.
Paramount Network will host a special linear airing of 1923’s first season beginning Sunday, December 8, immediately following a new episode of Yellowstone.
12/8 - Episode 101
12/15 - Episode 102
12/22 - Episodes 103 & 104
12/29 - Episodes 105 & 106
1/5 - Episodes 107 & 108
1923 is executive produced by Yellowstone co-creator Taylor Sheridan, David C. Glasser, John Linson, Art Linson, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Ben Richardson, Michael Friedman and Keith Cox. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
In addition to 1923, Sheridan’s growing slate on Paramount+ includes LANDMAN, SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS, TULSA KING, MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN, LAWMEN: BASS REEVES and 1883.
@1923Official #1923TV
Harrison Ford (second from left), Darren Mann and Caleb Martin (Paramount+)
Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford (Paramount+)
Aminah Nieves (Paramount+)
Brandon Sklenar (Paramount+)
Julia Schlaepfer (Paramount+)
Jerome Flynn and Timothy Dalton (Paramount+)
From left: Ross Crain, Sebastian Roche and Jamie McShane (Paramount+)
Michelle Randolph as Elizabeth (Paramount+)
Brandon Sklenar as Spencer Dutton; Helen Mirren as Cara Dutton and Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton; Aminah Nieves as Teonna
Photo Credits: Lo Smith and Trae Patton/Paramount+
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About Paramount+
Paramount+, part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment and news brands, is a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combining live sports, breaking news and A Mountain of Entertainment™. The 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. Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, the service's cornerstone plan, is also home to SHOWTIME® content, including scripted hits and critically acclaimed nonfiction projects and films. This premium plan includes unmatched events and sports programming through the local live CBS stream, including golf, basketball and more. All Paramount+ subscribers have streaming access to 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 media.
About SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks
SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks is a global network of media assets that reaches over one billion people in more than 180 countries featuring some of the most iconic brands in entertainment including SHOWTIME, MTV, Comedy Central and Paramount Network among others – and, its Studios arm which produces 120+ series annually, including some of today’s biggest hits such as Yellowstone, YELLOWJACKETS, Emily in Paris, 1883, 1923, GEORGE & TAMMY, South Park, TULSA KING, RuPaul’s Drag Race, The Challenge and Jersey Shore, to name a few.
About 101 Studios
101 Studios is a global entertainment company dedicated to the acquisition, financing, development, production and distribution of high-caliber, creator-driven content. With an unmatched television slate partnered with outstanding filmmakers and talent, 101 Studios productions include the award-winning series Yellowstone, GEORGE & TAMMY, 1883 and 1923. We also produce some of the most critically acclaimed shows, such as LAWMEN: BASS REEVES, MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN, TULSA KING, SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS and LANDMAN.
Building upon this success, 101 Studios’ Unscripted Division works with talented storytellers in bringing their vision to life. Some of these projects include Amazon Prime documentary “Kickback,” which is an expose on the corruption inside the largest sport’s organization in the world: FIFA; “The Last Cowboy,” a documentary on the high stakes world of professional horse reining; and the upcoming HBO docuseries about the sexual abuse and cover-up at Ohio State University, co-produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov's Smokehouse Pictures. On the scripted film side, past releases include the Sundance Audience award winner "Burden," as well as the family comedy “The War With Grandpa,” the historical drama "The Current War: Director's Cut," and FINESTKIND. 101 Studios advocates for first-class collaboration and innovation. As an example, we are partnered with iHeartRadio and Sports Illustrated Studios on the Ambie nominated podcast “Choosing Sides: F1.” 101 Studios also produces high-profile sports content under its own label, 101 Sports. Additionally, 101 Studios' Brand Division increases the exposure for the properties of our partners to millions across the world.
SpongeBob SquarePants is surrounded by all types of theories, and one of the biggest ones has now been confirmed, but with an added twist that makes it a lot more sinister.
Nickelodeon is home to many beloved and successful animated series, and by far, its biggest one is SpongeBob SquarePants. Created by the late Stephen Hillenburg, SpongeBob SquarePants premiered in 1999 and has been unstoppable ever since, spawning a franchise covering spinoff shows, movies, books, and more. In addition to that, SpongeBob and his closest friends have now become a major part of pop culture.
Of course, being a cartoon aimed at children, there’s no logic in SpongeBob SquarePants nor proper continuity, but that hasn’t stopped viewers from coming up with all types of theories about it. SpongeBob SquarePants is set in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom, where the title character lives and works, alongside his best friends Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks, his neighbor Squidward, his boss Mr. Krabs, and his beloved pet, Gary the Snail. Bikini Bottom is like any typical city but underwater, but it now has a confirmed origin thanks to one of the show’s most popular theories but with an extra sinister twist: it turns out that SpongeBob and his the rest of Bikini Bottom do live in a nuclear test site.
Bikini Bottom is as inconsistent as the show itself and that’s ok – after all, continuity has never been a priority for the team behind SpongeBob SquarePants. Still, this and more hasn’t been an impediment for viewers to come up with all types of theories about this one-of-a-kind city. The most popular theory about not only Bikini Bottom but the show in general is one that says Bikini Bottom was a nuclear test site. The theory comes from Reddit, and the author got inspiration from real-life history.
"Bikini Atoll was used for nuclear testing from 1946 to 1958, so according to the theory, this is why Bikini Bottom is now home to sea creatures who talk."
The author explains that Bikini Bottom is named like that because it’s located under Bikini Atoll, a coral reef in the Marshall Islands consisting of 23 islands. Bikini Atoll was used for nuclear testing from 1946 to 1958, so according to the theory, this is why Bikini Bottom is now home to sea creatures who talk, go to work, drive, play instruments, and do pretty much everything humans do, with some added cartoonish extras. Another Redditor adds that chipmunks were among the animals on board Navy vessels during the nuclear tests, which explains Sandy’s character.
The theory has some truth as Bikini Bottom was confirmed to be located beneath Bikini Atoll and one of the bombs was detonated underwater. The explosion was photographed, and every time there’s a big explosion on the show, the shape of the explosion is replicated. The theory has now been confirmed by cast member and writer Mr. Lawrence in an interview with Esquire, who said that was part of the fun of the show and how far they were taking the concept of Bikini Bottom being a nuclear test site – but this came with a twist that clashes with the rest of the franchise.
Mr. Lawrence not only confirmed that Bikini Bottom was a nuclear test site and that’s why SpongeBob and every other sea creature can talk and be pretty much humans underwater, but he also mentioned what happened to the human world. Mr. Lawrence said that the whole world is dead except for Bikini Bottom, reiterating that “the world upstairs is gone” and all that’s left is Bikini Bottom. While this gives a very sinister twist to the now-confirmed Bikini Bottom/nuclear test site theory, it doesn’t make much sense.
Surely, most of SpongeBob SquarePants takes place underwater, in Bikini Bottom and nearby places, but early on in the series there were brief appearances of humans “upstairs”. An example is the episode “Frankendoodle”, from season 2, in which an artist in a rowboat is making a sketch when his pencil slips and falls into the sea, landing between SpongeBob and Patrick. David Hasselhoff also made a cameo as himself in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.
Of course, there’s also Patchy the Pirate (played by SpongeBob’s voice actor, Tom Kenny), who also made his first appearance in season 2 and went on to appear many more times throughout the show, so it isn’t entirely true that the world “upstairs” is gone and all that’s left is Bikini Bottom and its inhabitants.
Bikini Bottom being a nuclear test site is definitely dark, but it’s also greatly beneficial to SpongeBob SquarePants. As mentioned above, SpongeBob SquarePants isn’t a show that should be taken seriously and in which continuity is important, but it’s also inevitable for the audience to question many things about it. The nuclear test site theory being confirmed should bring some relief to those wondering why sea creatures can talk and do everything humans do, and it should also put an end to the old question of why fire can exist underwater – just blame it on the nuclear tests.
The theory also explains why humans aren’t so surprised to see a talking sea sponge (this is mostly seen in the movies), as they know the effects that the nuclear tests had in that area (and probably many others). Mr. Lawrence’s addition of the human world being gone and Bikini Bottom being all that’s left wouldn't make sense this far into the franchise as it clashes with both the shows and the movies, but the rest of the theory explains the biggest mysteries of SpongeBob SquarePants.
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Mr. Lawrence and other SpongeBob SquarePants cast members explain how characters are connected to the Seven Deadly Sins.
The beloved animated Nickelodeon series SpongeBob SquarePants, which follows the humorous escapades of SpongeBob and other Bikini Bottom residents, has spawned many fan theories over the years. Among them is speculation that each character represents one of the major sins taught in Christianity: SpongeBob himself is lust, Patrick is sloth, Squidward is wrath, Sandy is pride, Mr. Krabs is greed, Plankton is envy, and Gary the Snail is gluttony.
During a reunion video for Esquire, the cast of SpongeBob SquarePants addressed this theory, among others, with Squidward’s voice actor Rodger Bumpass noting similarities between Patrick and Mr. Krabs and their sins, but no one else. Lawrence, a writer who also voices Plankton, explained that while characters likely have individual distinctions, it may not be as concrete as pairing them with one of the Seven Deadly Sins. Read his comments below:
I think the idea was, it’s like the Seven Deadly Sins. It’s like Gilligan’s Island, where each character represents something and I think all of us represent a specific kind of thing that’s sort of not as tangible as saying, ‘It’s lust. It’s this, it’s that.’
Despite parallels between SpongeBob SquarePants characters and their theoretical Deadly Sin, these comments by Lawrence and other cast members suggest the idea wasn’t considered when writing the series. That may be more evident when it comes to Plankton, someone whose rivalry with Mr. Krabs and obsession with knowing the Krabby Patty formula would typically point right to envy. However, Plankton’s self-interest and belligerent attacks also correlate with pride and wrath. Similarly, Squidward’s animosity toward SpongeBob and others makes him wrathful, but he can be vain as well.
As mentioned in the video, there is a connection between Patrick and gluttony, but the Seven Deadly Sins theory actually has the starfish representing sloth instead, which makes sense, given his lackadaisical tendencies. SpongeBob as lust appeared to be a confusing choice, with voice actor Tom Kenny revealing that his character would simply want to work more at the Krusty Krab. However, with gluttony being reserved for Gary, and pride and greed as the most logical options for Sandy and Mr. Krabs, the latter being accurately linked to money, lust is the only remaining sin.
The SpongeBob SquarePants theory regarding the Seven Deadly Sins likely caught on because it is strangely accurate. There may be overlaps between certain vices and characters, as many of them appear suitable -- some more than others -- but it manages to remain one of the more reasonable fan-generated ideas yet. Lawrence’s comments indicate that it was unintentional, but can still be something for audiences to have fun with, especially when looking back on the show.
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A longtime writer and voice actor for SpongeBob SquarePants confirms a popular fan theory about Bikini Bottom's origins as being correct.
There are many dark fan theories about SpongeBob SquarePants that try to explain elements of the show, such as the Chum Bucket serving actual dead fish, which is what chum is made of in real life, to Pearl being adopted after her parents were killed by whalers. However, some fan theories have also tried to explain the origins of Bikini Bottom, making sense of why the sea creatures in the underwater city have human sentience.
During a conversation with Esquire featuring all the main cast members of SpongeBob SquarePants, Mr. Lawrence, who portrays Plankton and has written multiple episodes of the show, confirmed the fan theory that Bikini Bottom was the result of nuclear testing. At about 4:16, he explained how the show represented theoretical results of the real-world atomic testing in Bikini Atoll, with the writer going further to claim the show takes place after a post-apocalyptic war. Check out what Lawrence had to say below:
Roger Bumpass: I always like the theory that the whole thing was related to the atomic testing in Bikini Atoll.
Mr. Lawrence: And that is true! That is absolutely true.
Roger Bumpass: It is true? I've been telling people it wasn't true!
Mr. Lawrence: No, yeah, that's absolutely true. That was part of the fun of it, was, how far are we taking that concept. I mean, right at the beginning when we were sort of developing it in the first season, it was like, "Are we going to play off of this apocalyptic thing?" Like, the whole world is dead except for Bikini Bottom.
Bill Fagerbakke: So the mufflers, were the mufflers a part of that? How everyone's house is a muffler?
Mr. Lawrence: Yeah, it was all different. Just, the world upstairs is gone, and this is what's left.
Lawrence's confirmation of SpongeBob SquarePants' nuclear testing theory finally answers a major mystery surrounding why Bikini Bottom is the way it is. There's also a darker implication to what the writer implies, saying the original plan was for the human world to be destroyed, or in a post-apocalyptic state. This doesn't line up with how the show is presented now, however, with human society showing up in various forms across the series and movies. However, it still proves the theory about atomic testing as canon to the franchise.
This also extends to other locations that contain various anthropomorphic fish, like New Kelp City and Bass Vegas. This indicates everything happening in the series is contained within the Bikini Atoll area, which has likely split into various factions since the first bombs dropped. While Lawrence's confirmation opens the door for further exploration of the idea as SpongeBob SquarePants season 15 continues, it could also just arrive in the form of future hints that emphasize these original ideas now that they've been confirmed. An episode of spin-off series The Patrick Star Show has also hinted at the theory.
With Lawrence having confirmed the major fan theory, it appears many clues scattered throughout SpongeBob SquarePants really were pointing to the idea being correct. It also opens the door for more theorization, especially now that it's been revealed humanity was supposed to be in a post-apocalyptic state when the series began. Although his statement answers one question, there's still plenty of ideas that fans can still analyze across the show's hundreds of episodes.
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The cast of SpongeBob SquarePants recently gathered to reflect on the show’s legacy, and one star floated a playful idea for the perfect series finale. Since the show’s debut in 1999, the beloved Nickelodeon series has followed SpongeBob’s underwater adventures in Bikini Bottom, with one running gag centering on the titular character's chaotic attempts to earn his driver’s license. However, the titular character continues to fail his boating test, which has become central to storylines with his teacher, Mrs. Puff (voiced by Mary Jo Catlett).
In a recent reunion with Esquire, Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick Star), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs), Roger Bumpass (Squidward Tentacles), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy Cheeks) and Mr. Lawrence (Plankton) sat down to reflect on 25 years of SpongeBob SquarePants. While no plans for a series finale have been announced for SpongeBob SquarePants, Fagerbakke and C. Lawrence tossed around the idea of SpongeBob finally passing his boating test for a potential final episode. Check out the reunion here:
Fagerbakke: "I think we'll know it's the final season of the show, as SpongeBob gets his boating license."
Carolyn Lawrence: "Maybe he should get it, and then it's a mistake. Mrs Puff gives him the license, and then it's like, HAH!"
Having SpongeBob finally pass his boating test as a potential finale would tie together one of the show’s longest-running jokes. For over two decades, his disastrous driving lessons with the long-suffering Mrs. Puff have been a memorable gag. If SpongeBob were to succeed in passing the test, it could offer a rare moment of achievement for the character, whose optimism often overshadows his lack of skill. Even in victory, there’s room for the show's signature chaos, with his new license paving the way for more hilarity rather than resolution.
Moreover, such a finale would also celebrate the series' ability to make the simplest, most relatable struggles endlessly entertaining. SpongeBob’s boating school adventures have consistently resonated with viewers because his failures reflect his boundless enthusiasm and resilience. These poignant qualities have endeared him to audiences of all ages. Ending the series on this note would underline those themes while serving as a nod to SpongeBob SquarePants' signature comedy.
Ohhh SpongeBob
A finale built around his boating test would be the perfect ending to SpongeBob SquarePants since the idea captures everything that makes the show memorable. The silly yet sincere episodic storytelling, along with a commitment to its characters’ quirks, has given joy to many viewers for a little over 25 years. While it is not yet determined if this concept will ever become reality, imagining SpongeBob finally earning his license (or even hilariously failing one last time) feels like a satisfying ending that would leave audiences smiling.
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