Stella McCartney Kids Launches Limited-Edition SpongeBob Capsule Collaboration

The Brand’s Kids Line Teams with the Iconic Animated Series SpongeBob SquarePants for a F.U.N., Conscious Capsule

Stella McCartney Kids has unveiled a new unisex capsule collection in partnership with Nickelodeon, marking the 25th anniversary of the beloved animated series SpongeBob SquarePants. The limited-edition 38-piece collection incorporates iconic characters from the show into a range of apparel and accessories designed for children ages 0 to 14.

The collaboration introduces a variety of clothing items including swimwear, footwear, and vegan accessories, featuring the familiar faces of SpongeBob and his underwater friends. The products are available in styles that cater to both girls and boys.

This launch comes amidst growing concerns about the fashion industry’s environmental impact. According to research published in Nature Climate Change, marine life is under significant threat, with up to 90% at risk of extinction by 2100 unless action is taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Fashion contributes notably to environmental degradation, being responsible for a large portion of microplastic pollution in the oceans and accounting for about 20% of global freshwater pollution, as highlighted in reports by McKinsey and JustOneOcean.

In response to these challenges, the capsule collection by Stella McCartney Kids x SpongeBob SquarePants is made from 93% sustainable materials and is 100% cruelty-free, reflecting the brand’s commitment to ecological responsibility, thus protecting our fellow creatures and Mother Earth for future generations”. The collection features a variety of beach and skater-inspired designs, including light crochet knits, denim, and tie-dye loungewear made from organic cotton. Additionally, bombers, bags, and swimwear crafted from recycled materials help reduce plastic waste in oceans.

The lineup includes acid wash yellow and vintage wash denim sets embroidered with characters from Bikini Bottom, as well as pieces in bright yellow crochet showcasing SpongeBob himself. The collection also features tie-dye themes on organic cotton jersey, fleece, and denim sets, with McCartney typography iterations available in block colourways, along with monochrome sketches on pinstripe cotton poplin sets, faded denim shorts, and boxy tees.

“At Stella, we question everything — thinking out of the box, questioning humanity as we know it,” McCartney said, adding, “and SpongeBob has the same values as us. He’s a little bit crazy; he’s not of the norm and we celebrate every single thing about SpongeBob and his community.”

“Stella has transformed SpongeBob’s joyful spirit into a sophisticated whimsical fashion-forward collection for this iconic franchise,” said Pam Kaufman, Paramount’s president and chief executive officer of international markets, global consumer products, and experiences.

Stella McCartney Kids x SpongeBob SquarePants is available for purchase online at stellamccartney.com, in select Stella McCartney boutiques globally, and through selected wholesalers worldwide starting 20th March 2025.

Original source: The Impression; Additional sources: FashionNetwork.com Canada, WWD, Female First.

Stella McCartney Kids x SpongeBob

Discover a limited-edition, unisex capsule designed by Stella McCartney in collaboration with Paramount’s Nickelodeon, celebrating the 25th anniversary of SpongeBob SquarePants.

Meet Bikini Bottom's most iconic characters across luxury children's ready-to-wear, swimwear, footwear and vegan accessories – crafted using 93% conscious and 100% cruelty-free materials, protecting sea and land animals alike.

Watch the SpongeBob SquarePants Universe, including Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years and The Patrick Star Show on Nickelodeon and Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com.

Shop SpongeBob: https://www.paramountshop.com/pages/spongebobsquarepants

Stream the SpongeBob BingePants podcast here!

Listen to The SpongeBob Musical here!

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Originally published: March 21, 2025.

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Paramount Applies to Trademark 'Avatar: Safe Havens' With the USPTO [Updated]

Paramount Global has applied to trademark the name Avatar: Safe Havens with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Update (4/5) - Paramount have now "abandoned" their trademark applications for Avatar: Safe Havens, and are now applying to trademark the previously announced Avatar: Seven Havens title.

Paramount, under Viacom International Inc., has applied to register Avatar: Safe Havens under three NICE Classes: 28, for "Games; toys; sports equipment"; 41, for "Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services"; and 25, for "Clothing; footwear; headgear". The requests was filed on March 14, 2025, and are currently pending approval.

It's currently unknown whether Avatar: Safe Havens pertains to an already announced Avatar: The Last Airbender project, such as the upcoming movie, tentatively titled Aang: The Last Airbender, or the upcoming animated series, Avatar: Seven Havens, or a completely new, still unannounced project set in the Avatarverse.

However, a clue might be in one of the NICE Classes that Paramount has applied to register the title in. NICE Class 41 is for "entertainment services, namely, a multimedia series featuring animation distributed via various platforms across multiple forms of transmission media; providing non-downloadable television programs featuring animation via a video-on-demand service; providing entertainment information to others via a global computer network", which could pertain to Avatar: Seven Havens. As the names are very similar, Avatar: Safe Havens could be a new name for Avatar: Seven Havens, as it's not uncommon for series to change titles whilst in production. However, this is purely speculation.

Announced in February 2025, Nickelodeon is continuing the mythology and adventure of the beloved animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender with Avatar: Seven Havens, an all-new series from creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. Set in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender, the original 26-episode, 2D-animated series centers around a young Earthbender who discovers she’s the new Avatar.

Avatar: Seven Havens is set in a world shattered by a devastating cataclysm. A young Earthbender discovers she's the new Avatar after Korra – but in this dangerous era, that title marks her as humanity's destroyer, not its savior. Hunted by both human and spirit enemies, she and her long-lost twin must uncover their mysterious origins and save the Seven Havens before civilization’s last strongholds collapse.

The series is in production under the Avatar Studios banner from Nickelodeon Animation in Burbank. Avatar: Seven Havens is comprised of Book 1 (13 half-hour episodes) and Book 2 (13 half-hour episodes). Michael DiMartino (Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra) and Bryan Konietzko (Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra) are co-creators and executive producers. Ethan Spaulding is executive producer and Sehaj Sethi is co-executive producer.

Previously announced, Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies’ highly anticipated Untitled Animated Aang Avatar film debuts only in theatres on January 30, 2026, featuring a voice cast that includes Dave Bautista, Dionne Quan, Jessica Matten, Román Zaragoza, Steven Yeun, and introducing Eric Nam.

The news comes as Nickelodeon celebrates the milestone 20^th anniversary of Avatar: The Last Airbender with all-new original digital content across the Paramount ecosystem, one-of-a-kind experiences, and exclusive consumer products and games. Since its debut February 21, 2005, Avatar: The Last Airbender has been a fixture with fans around the world, spawning a universe of popular characters, a spinoff series with The Legend of Korra, several bestselling book series, live orchestra world tour and an upcoming theatrical film.

Below is more information about the NICE Classes that Paramount Global has applied to trademark Avatar: Safe Havens in with the USPTO:

AVATAR: SAFE HAVENS

IP Type: Trademark

Jurisdiction: United States

Serial Number : 99084166

Status: Pending

Filing Date: 2025-03-14

Owner: Viacom International Inc. ()

NICE Classes: 25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear

Goods & Services:

Clothing, namely, shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters, blouses, pants, jeans, ties as clothing, trousers, shorts, suits, underwear, pajamas, jackets, coats, vests, socks, stockings, tights, dresses, skirts, swimwear; headwear, namely, hats, beanies, caps being headwear, visors, headbands, bandanas; clothing accessories, namely, belts, gloves, mittens, scarves; footwear, namely, boots, shoes, sandals, slippers; Halloween costumes

AVATAR: SAFE HAVENS

IP Type: Trademark

Jurisdiction: United States

Serial Number : 99084154

Status: Pending

Filing Date: 2025-03-14

Owner: Viacom International Inc. ()

NICE Classes: 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services

Goods & Services

Entertainment services, namely, a multimedia series featuring animation distributed via various platforms across multiple forms of transmission media; providing non-downloadable television programs featuring animation via a video-on-demand service; providing entertainment information to others via a global computer network

AVATAR: SAFE HAVENS

IP Type: Trademark

Jurisdiction: United States

Serial Number: 99084277

Status: Pending

Filing Date: 2025-03-14

Owner: Viacom International Inc. ()

NICE Classes: 28 - Games; toys; sports equipment

Goods & Services

Toys, games and playthings, namely, dolls and accessories therefor, action figures, action figure play sets, character figures, character figure play sets, toy figurines, plush toys, toy vehicles and accessories therefor, children's multiple activity toys, toy building sets, children's educational toys for developing cognitive skills, ride-on toys, construction toys, parlor games, puzzle board games, jigsaw puzzles, manipulative puzzles, mosaic puzzles, role-playing games, card games, board games, interactive board games, action skill games, action target games, electronic hand-held games for use with external display screen or monitor and electronic action toys

Stream Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra on Paramount+ and Netflix! Try Paramount+ for FREE at ParamountPlus.com

Shop Avatar merch on the OFFICIAL Paramount Shop!

Listen to the official A:TLA podcast, Avatar: Braving the Elements!

Get more Avatar: The Last Airbender on: YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Subscribe to the official Avatar: The Last Airbender YouTube channel!

More Nick: Three Animated ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Movies In Works From Paramount, Nickelodeon; Lauren Montgomery To Direct The First!

Originally published: March 30, 2025.

Additional source: Merriam-Webster.

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The Smurfs Have Landed in Solitaire Grand Harvest Ready For A Smurf-tacular Adventure

The Smurfs Have Landed in Solitaire Grand Harvest Ready For A Smurf-tacular Adventure

Enter a world of Smurfy surprises and help build their dream village!

HERZLIYA, Israel, April 3, 2025 -- It's time for fans to dive into the blue world of the Smurfs and experience their in-game takeover of Solitaire Grand Harvest. As of April 1, players can immerse themselves in their own enthralling story in the #1 highest-grossing solitaire game in the U.S.** and then watch the Smurfs continue their fun as Smurfette leads the crew from Smurfs Village to the larger-than-life streets of Paris in the new movie Smurfs in theaters on July 18.

Solitaire Grand Harvest, welcomes the chaos of the Smurfs characters to its charming farm land and gets a full smurfy makeover. From daily surprises and themed features to special missions, players will find Smurfs, Gargamel, and his cat Azrael all hand in hand with Solitaire Grand Harvest's beloved farm friends at every turn. A special joint collection album will bring the Smurfs and Solitaire Grand Harvest's cast of friendly farm animals together, packed with exclusive card sets. And for the ultimate challenge, players can take on the highest-level mission by helping the Smurfs build their brand-new village inside the game.

For a limited time, players can collect in-game coins to apply toward building a virtual Smurf-themed collection or constructing a player-designed Smurfs village. A revolving door of Smurfs features and games will go live every couple of days, including the chance for players to discover Smurfs' treasures on Yard Finds™, to cook dishes in Sunny's kitchen™, to complete virtual tournaments and more!

Roi Glazer, General Manager of Solitaire Grand Harvest, said:

"As the Smurfs embark on another adventure in the new movie Smurfs, we are bringing their world to life in Solitaire Grand Harvest to delight fans ahead of the summer blockbuster. This partnership offers fans a unique opportunity to engage with the beloved franchise in an interactive and immersive way. With the Smurfs taking over the farm, players can experience a fresh twist on solitaire while enjoying the magic, nostalgia and charm of these iconic characters."

Fabienne Gilles, CCO Consumer Products and Family Entertainment at Peyo Company, the worldwide right holders for The Smurfs brand, said:

"As the Smurfs get set for their latest expedition in theatres, we are excited to see them continue their exploration in Solitaire Grand Harvest. There is no doubt this new partnership with Solitaire Grand Harvest will bring a lot of new Smurf-fun to players and fans."

Solitaire Grand Harvest is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play (in-app purchases available). To follow along, visit Solitaire - Grand Harvest on Facebook and on Instagram.

About Solitaire Grand Harvest^®

Solitaire Grand Harvest is the top Solitaire game in the U.S.**, with hundreds of thousands of daily players across multiple platforms. Solitaire Grand Harvest, developed by Supertreat GmbH, allows its community to experience the fun side of farming as they grow and harvest crops, build and design their personal farm and progress through thousands of challenging Solitaire levels. The game provides high value content, and players are constantly exposed to new features and provided with the opportunity to connect with other members of the Solitaire Grand Harvest community online.

About Playtika

Playtika Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: PLTK) is a mobile gaming entertainment and technology market leader with a portfolio of multiple game titles. Founded in 2010, Playtika was among the first to offer free-to-play social games on social networks and, shortly after, on mobile platforms. Headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, and guided by a mission to entertain the world through infinite ways to play, Playtika has employees across offices worldwide.

**According to App Annie, Solitaire Grand Harvest is the highest-grossing Solitaire game in the U.S. based on in-app purchases, from January 2024 – December 2024.

About Smurfs™/ Peyo Company:

Blue and cute, standing only three apples high, the Smurfs value team spirit, loyalty, optimism, fun and respect for nature. They might be hard to tell apart at first, however, each Smurf has his or her own particularity. They live in a village full of mushroom-shaped houses, hidden in the heart of a magic forest where few people venture to go. Born in a comic book in 1958, Peyo's little blue characters have been spreading happiness and entertaining kids and families for generations. The Smurfs animated series (2021) is airing worldwide on Nickelodeon and is available on Netflix. A new Smurfs movie produced and distributed by Paramount Animation/Paramount Pictures and starring Rihanna as Smurfette has been recently announced with a July 2025 worldwide theatrical release.

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More Nick: ‘Smurfs’ Movie Cast Unveiled: Nick Offerman, James Corden, Hannah Waddingham, Sandra Oh, Alex Winter, Kurt Russell, John Goodman, and More!

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'Sneak Peek Showcase' to Deliver a Unique Big-Screen Experience For Film Fans With Exclusive Content, Trailers and Special Features

SNEAK PEEK SHOWCASE TO DELIVER A UNIQUE BIG-SCREEN EXPERIENCE FOR FILM FANS WITH EXCLUSIVE CONTENT, TRAILERS AND SPECIAL FEATURES

Tickets $3 with all proceeds benefiting Variety–The Children's Charity, Will Rogers Foundation, and The Cinema Foundation

LAS VEGAS – Friday, April 4, 2025 – On the heels of CinemaCon, hosted by Cinema United, thousands of screens across the country will debut a new 70-minute program entitled Sneak Peek Showcase on April 22 and 24, bringing an exciting preview of big-screen studio content to movie lovers, with a fun look at trailers, never-seen-before footage, and behind-the-scenes content from this year’s most anticipated movies exclusively in cinemas nationwide. Hollywood’s biggest studios will highlight their upcoming summer and fall 2025 slates, with some unveiling special surprises - ranging from exclusive scenes to brand-new trailers - created just for moviegoing audiences.

Participating studios will include:

• Sony Pictures Entertainment
• Lionsgate
• Warner Bros. Pictures
• Universal Pictures/Focus Features
• Amazon MGM Studios
• Paramount Pictures
• The Walt Disney Studios

Thousands of screens will participate in the event, with the proceeds going to charities, including Variety - The Children’s Charity, Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation and The Cinema Foundation. The 70-minute program will debut on April 22 with an encore performance on April 24. Both performances take place at 6 pm local time.  Tickets are on sale now for $3.00 at your favorite theatre’s website or app, as well as atthemovies.co and on Fandango.

Sneak Peek Showcase is part of The Cinema Foundation’s year-round @The Movies campaign and is presented by Fandango with additional support from The Coca-Cola Company. As part of the programming, the Sneak Peek Showcase will also include the big screen debut of the Grand Prize-winning spot from the 2025 Coca-Cola Refreshing Films program. The Coca-Cola Refreshing Films program is an opportunity for up-and-coming filmmakers from partnered schools to create content for the big screen.

“Sneak Peek Showcase is an exciting new way to bring moviegoers an exclusive preview of this year’s amazing films coming soon to a theatre near you,” says Bryan Braunlich, Executive Director of The Cinema Foundation. “For the first time, we’re curating a theatrical experience for film fans featuring exclusive content usually reserved for industry insiders. It’s a fresh approach to movie marketing – dynamic, engaging and only in theatres – and we’re proud that proceeds will benefit industry charitable organizations. We are especially grateful to our presenting sponsor Fandango and our supporting partner Coca-Cola for helping make this innovative program a reality.”

The Cinema Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 2022 by Cinema United, dedicated to promoting and expanding the movie theatre industry and to advancing the moviegoing experience. Sneak Peek Showcase is part of the Foundation’s quarterly “@The Movies” events that began with National Popcorn Day on Jan. 19, where thousands of theatres nationwide offered discounts like unlimited popcorn refills. Other upcoming events include Date Night @ The Movies on Aug. 19, 2025, and Family Day @ The Movies on Nov. 9, 2025.

ABOUT CINEMA UNITED

Founded in 1948, Cinema United is the largest exhibition trade organization in the world, representing more than 31,000 movie screens in all 50 states, and more than 30,000 screens in 80 countries worldwide. Its membership includes theatres of all sizes, from the largest cinema chains to one-screen theatres in cities and towns around the world. For additional information, please visit cinemaunited.org.

ABOUT THE CINEMA FOUNDATION

The Cinema Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit dedicated to strengthening the cinema industry and engaging moviegoing audiences around the country. The Foundation promotes and enhances the exhibition industry through programming, events and activities, while spearheading the development of vital industry data, research and consumer insights, education and community involvement to advance the moviegoing experience. For additional info, please visit thecinemafoundation.org.

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Although Paramount Pictures is participating in Sneak Peek Showcase, it's currently unknown whether the program will include footage from The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants or Smurfs.

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More Nick: Paramount Plus Expands Kids and Family Programming with New Slate of Films and Series from Nickelodeon Studios!

Originally published: April 04, 2025.

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Paramount Teases 'The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants' at CinemaCon 2025

Paramount Pictures today (April 3) unveiled a teaser trailer for Nickelodeon Movies' upcoming theatrical film, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants during their CinemaCon 2025 presentation!

Based on Nickelodeon's beloved animated series, SpongeBob SquarePants, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is set to be SpongeBob's biggest adventure yet.

“Once upon a time, long, long ago,” says the captain played by Clancy Brown in the trailer. “…The only way to lift the curse is to find the world’s most innocent soul,” which happens to be SpongeBob.

SpongeBob wakes up and measures his height. “Today’s the day,” he says, thinking his world is going to change because today he’s a big guy.

SpongeBob meets up with Patrick and they celebrate SpongeBob being bigger, taller. Of course, not everyone is convinced he’s a big guy. He thinks he needs to go on a swashbuckling adventure like Mr. Krabs to be a true big guy.

That’s when they come face-to-face with the Flying Dutchman, voiced by Mark Hamill. “I’m here to offer you an opportunity to prove your worth in the underworld,” says the Flying Dutchman.

SpongeBob and Patrick, with Squidward for a few brief moments, go on this journey that takes them space, land, and water.

During Paramount's CinemaCon presentation, SpongeBob SquarePants voice actor Tom Kenny and Mark Hamill took to the stage to discuss The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.

Hamill offered up a particularly eyebrow-raising tease for his role as the Flying Dutchman: "I actually did an episode of SpongeBob in the fifth season, and I did such a great job they asked me back 18 years later...And if I do my job correctly, every child in America will hate my guts."

The original SpongeBob SquarePants voice cast will return for The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SequarePants. The cast includes Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy) and Mr. Lawrence (Plankton).

The Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies release, based on the beloved series created by Stephen Hillenburg, is being directed by Derek Drymon. Pam Brady and Lisa Stewart and producing.

The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is currently slated to be released in theaters on Friday, December 19, 2025 during the holiday season.

Watch the SpongeBob SquarePants Universe, including Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years and The Patrick Star Show on Nickelodeon and Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com.

Shop SpongeBob: https://www.paramountshop.com/pages/spongebobsquarepants

Stream the SpongeBob BingePants podcast here!

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! Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!

More Nick: Paramount and Nickelodeon Announce Launch of 'SpongeBob SquarePants: Operation Sea Change', A New Global Ocean Conservation and Sustainability Initiative!

Originally published: April 03, 2025 at 21:07 BST.

Original source: ScreenRant.

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Paramount Unveils Official Title For 'Avatar Aang' Movie at CinemaCon

Paramount Pictures today (April 3) gave fans got a minor update on Nickelodeon Movies and Avatar Studios’ upcoming animated feature from the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe during their presentation at CinemaCon 2025.

Whilst no footage was revealed, Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation president Ramsey Naito revealed that the pic will be officially titled The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. The project was previously referred to as simply Aang: The Last Airbender.

Slated for release on January 30, 2026, The Legend of Aang will continue the story begun in the critically acclaimed Nickelodeon animated series (2005), which is set in a world divided into four nations — Water Tribe, Earth Kingdom, Fire Nation and Air Nomads — where beings called Benders have the power to control their realm’s element. A figure known as the “Avatar” is the only one who can control all four elements.

The series introduced a 12-year-old named Aang, the long-lost Avatar, and the new movie will pick up with the grown-up Aang (now in his early twenties) and his companions some years after the events of the show's finale.

The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender is being directed by series alum Lauren Montgomery (Superman: Doomsday, Wonder Woman, Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths) and co-directed by William Mata (Dora and the Fantastical Creatures), with series creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko executive producing alongside Eric Coleman. The voice cast is led by Eric Nam as Aang, Dave Bautista as an unnamed villain, Dionne Quan as Toph, Jessica Matten as Katara, Román Zaragoza as Sokka and Steven Yeun in a TBA role.

Paramount Animation also spotlighted the upcoming family animated features Smurfs (July 18, 2025) and The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (Dec. 19, 2025), PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie (July 31, 2026) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2 (Oct. 9, 2026).

“Family films are an integral part of our strategy here at Paramount,” said Paramount Animation’s president Ramsey Naito.

During the presentation, Paramount's president of domestic distribution, Chris Aronson, joked that "on the heels of Sony releasing four Beatles movies, they're gonna release four Paw Patrol films for each character."

Paramount also presented the audience with a new Smurfs trailer, in which ScreenRant notes:

Papa Smurf is DJ’ing a concert with the other Smurfs. Smurfette is dancing. Everyone then looks up where a ship is hovering over their homes. Papa Smurf is abducted by the people in the ship. The other Smurfs, led by Smurfette, try to rescue Papa Smurf, landing them in our world, particularly Paris. They then meet Papa Smurfs brother. “It’s time to show you what a Smurf can do,” says Papa Smurf’s brother. “Never underestimate a Smurf,” says Smurfette. They then confront the evil wizards who took Papa Smurf, dancing with “old moves.” Then Papa Smurf’s brother says, “You don’t see that at CinemaCon.”

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More Nick: Paramount Plus Expands Kids and Family Programming with New Slate of Films and Series from Nickelodeon Studios!

Originally published: April 03, 2025 at 22:24 BST.

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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for April 4, 2025 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for April 4, 2025 | Nickelodeon

Stream the classic Rugrats series on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!

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.

Read more Rugrats comic strips!: https://www.creators.com/features/rugrats

More Nick: Paramount+ Renews 'Rugrats' For Season 3!

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Awesomeness Acquires the Rights to 'Racing Hearts', Highly Anticipated Debut Novel From Ann Adams

AWESOMENESS AQUIRES THE RIGHTS TO RACING HEARTS, HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT NOVEL FROM ANN ADAMS

LOS ANGELES - April 3, 2025 - Awesomeness TV has landed the rights to Racing Hearts, the highly anticipated debut novel by Ann Adams, to develop as a streaming movie. Set in the cinematic world of competitive rowing, Racing Hearts is a coming-of-age romance that follows Olympic hopeful Katherine Parker, who is sent home to Berkeley after another failed race to work with a new coach, Adrian. Together, they challenge each other to overcome their limits, all while navigating the deepening feelings that grow between them.

"I couldn't put the book down and knew instantly Racing Hearts would be the perfect fit for Awesomeness' YA audience," said Shauna Phelan, Head of Live-Action Scripted Series and Film for Awesomeness and Nickelodeon. "We're so excited to partner with Tamara and the talented creative team at LYLAS to bring this fresh, female-driven story to life."

Adapted by screenwriter Tamara Chestna (Moxie, Something from Tiffany's), Racing Hearts will be published by Bantam Dell in Spring 2026. Lauren Miller Rogen, Jen Ray and Sophie Hoegh of LYLAS Pictures are producing with Awesomeness, who will also serve as the studio.

"I'm beyond thrilled to have Tamara, LYLAS Pictures, and Awesomeness working to bring my book to life on screen. I've been blown away by their passion, creativity, and vision--they're truly the perfect team to capture the heart of this story," said Adams.

Awesomeness TV is behind the hit YA mystery School Spirits on Paramount + and To All The Boys I've Loved Before spin off XO Kitty for Netflix. Recently, Awesomeness TV announced that it acquired the rights to That Friend for a TV series, the debut audiobook created by rising comedian Sabrina Brier. Awesomeness has also optioned Melissa de la Cruz's best-selling book series Blue Bloods and is developing it as a TV series.

LYLAS is currently in production on the animated film TANGLES, which is being financed by Monarch Media and stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Abbi Jacobson, Beanie Feldstein, and Seth Rogen.

About Awesomeness

Founded in 2012, Awesomeness is a media company focused on serving the global Gen Z audience through its digital publishing, film and television studio divisions. Awesomeness has become the destination for youth culture, cultivating a loyal audience with award-winning programming on the world's biggest streaming services including Netflix (smash-hit film series To All the Boys I've Loved Before, series spinoff XO Kitty, Emmy^® winner Trinkets), Paramount+ (fan-favorite drama series School Spirits, the beloved iCarly) and Hulu (Emmy winner Zac & Mia, Emmy nominee Pen15). As a leading media brand, Awesomeness' worldwide distribution footprint spans owned, social and premium SVOD platforms. Awesomeness is part of Paramount's (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands and headquartered in Los Angeles, with additional offices in New York.

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CBS to Present 'MTV Video Music Awards' 2025 For the First Time, Airing Live Sept. 7 From UBS Arena, and Streaming On Paramount+

CBS TO PRESENT MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (VMAS) FOR THE FIRST TIME, AIRING LIVE SUNDAY, SEPT. 7 FROM UBS ARENA, AND STREAMING ON PARAMOUNT+

Three-Hour CBS Broadcast to Simulcast on MTV; One-Hour Live Pre-Show to Air Across Paramount Media Networks

• CBS to present MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) for the first time, airing LIVE from UBS Arena, Sunday, Sept. 7 (8:00-11:00 PM, ET/5:00-8:00 PM PT), and streaming on Paramount+.
• Three-hour CBS broadcast to simulcast on MTV; one-hour live pre-show to air across Paramount Media Networks.
• The 2024 VMAs delivered its biggest multi-network audience in four years (+25% YOY) and ranked as the most social VMAs in show history, with 66.7 million social interactions.
• For more than four decades, the VMAs have been a pop culture juggernaut, celebrating the best music videos of the year with history-making performances, iconic tributes, culture-defining moments and the biggest surprises from the world’s biggest superstars.
• Nominations, performers and additional details will be announced closer to the show.
• The 2025 VMAs are executive produced by Bruce Gillmer and Den of Thieves co-founder Jesse Ignjatovic. Barb Bialkowski is co-executive producer. Alicia Portugal and Jackie Barba are executives in charge of production. Wendy Plaut is executive in charge of celebrity talent. Lisa Lauricella is executive in charge of music talent.

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In addition to MTV, the 2024 VMAS was also simulcast on Nickelodeon BET, BET Her, CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV2, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land and VH1.

Taylor Swift, who came in with 10 nominations last year, led the pack at the awards show with five wins in total including Artists of the Year and Video of the Year for “Fortnight,” her duet with Post Malone. Other wins came from Ariana Grande, Eminem, Megan Thee Stallion and SZA. Sabrina Carpenter won Song of the Year (“Espresso”) while Chappell Roan won Best New Artist.

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Originally published: April 04, 2025.

H/T: Deadline.

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'South Park' Season 27 to Premiere July 9 On Comedy Central | Trailer

SOUTH PARK'S 27^TH SEASON TO PREMIERE WEDNESDAY, JULY 9TH ON COMEDY CENTRAL

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Comedy Central has announced that the 27^th season of the renowned series, South Park, will premiere Wednesday, July 9th, promising overflowing toilets, ketamine and a space-traveling Diddy. Plus, a violent war against Canada breaks out and France reclaims the Statue of Liberty in the trailer for the new season of the raunchy Comedy Central series, co-created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

“Oh crap, we’re all gonna get fired!” shouts Butters from an air traffic control center, as planes explode into each other in the background.

The trailer begins with ominous live-action scenes of a desolate swing set and the wing of an airplane. “The acclaimed drama returns,” it reads, before snapping into South Park’s classic animation style.

Season 26, which featured six episodes, premiered on the Paramount cable network in February 2023 and ran through March. There have also been several made-for-streaming specials that have aired on Paramount+ between October 2023 and March 2024.

The new trailer also includes Diddy seemingly chasing the South Park kids and/or an alien through space with a gun and multiple plane crashes. It’s not clear how many episodes have been produced.

“It’s ok, Sharon, I’m just going to do some ketamine and f*ck around with the government a little, see ya,” says Stan’s dad Randy Marsh in the trailer.

The hit animated franchise South Park, which celebrated its 25^th anniversary in 2022, debuted on Comedy Central August 13, 1997. Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny were first seen in the animated short "The Spirit of Christmas," and from there were launched into television history. Co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are executive producers, along with Anne Garefino and Frank C. Agnone II. Eric Stough, Adrien Beard, Bruce Howell and Vernon Chatman are producers. Christopher Brion is the Creative Director of South Park Digital Studios.

The move comes after Stone and Parker’s untitled comedy feature, produced by Kendrick Lamar, was moved from 2025 to 2026.

Parker and Trey signed a deal with Comedy Central in 2021, reportedly for around $900M, to extend South Park through Season 30, running through 2027.

The pair revealed last year why the series was delayed. They said they wanted to avoid the 2024 Presidential elections and were “waiting for Paramount to figure all their sh*t out”.

“We’ve tried to do South Park through four or five presidential elections, and it is such a hard thing to—it’s such a mind scramble, and it seems like it takes outsized importance,” Stone told Vanity Fair.

Parker added, “Obviously, it’s f***ing important, but it kind of takes over everything and we just have less fun. I don’t know what more we could possibly say about Trump.”

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Original sources: Deadline, TheFutonCritic.com, Variety.

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'The Creature Cases' Fetes New Episodes, Toy Line

Sony Pictures Television – Kids' popular CG-animated preschool series The Creature Cases is set to expand with more brand new episodes and an all-new toy line!

Aimed at children aged 4-7 years, The Creature Cases is an original series created by Head Writer/Producer, Gabe Pulliam, with executive producers Adam Idelson and Kurt Mueller.  The action/comedy/detective series is produced by Sony Pictures Television – Kids (SPT – Kids; formerly Silvergate Media), the award-winning media company behind Sunny Day, Peter Rabbit, Octonauts, and Hilda, and animated by the award-winning French studio TeamTO, which has a strong track record of animating hit children’s shows, including PJ Masks.

Sam Snow and Kit Casey are the lead agents of CLADE: the Covert League of Animal Detective Experts, who solve animal mysteries by exploring the habitats and behaviours of fascinating, sometimes bizarre creatures. Armed with top-secret intel from their miniature contacts, the Mice Squad, these brilliant animal sleuths travel a world populated exclusively by animals, solving mind-boggling animal mysteries that mix real zoological facts with wild detective action.

The Creature Cases debuted as a Netflix Original on April 12, 2022 and is currently in its fourth season ("chapter"), with 30 episodes (48 segments), including a holiday special. Season one was the #1 viewed Netflix Original Kids season globally, according to a Netflix Engagement Report (H2, 2024) The series also airs on Nick Jr. channels in the U.S., U.K. & Ireland, and Italy.

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In addition to existing content, the series has been renewed for new chapters, with new episodes launch throughout 2025-2026.

A The Creature Cases toy line is also expected to launch during Autumn/Winter 2025. The toy line will include a R.O.N Jet Playset with 2 figures, Feature Plush, the Clade Cycle, a Mice Squad Van, and Action Agents.

PMI is the master toy licensee for the franchise.

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More Nick: Nickelodeon USA and Milkshake! UK Partner For New Preschool Series 'Tim Rex in Space'!

Originally published: April 04, 2025.

Original source: Toy World.

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