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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for April 11, 2025 | Nickelodeon
Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for April 11, 2025 | Nickelodeon
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Follow these comics and their take on real episodes of the show and their own spin on hilarious adventures.
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Paramount+ to Premiere 'SkyMed' Season Three on May 15 | Trailer
PARAMOUNT+ RELEASES OFFICIAL TRAILER AND PREMIERE DATE FOR SKYMED SEASON THREE
All Nine Episodes of the High-Stakes Medical Drama’s Third Season Will Be Available on May 15
April 10, 2025 – Paramount+ today revealed the official trailer and key art for the third season of its hit one-hour medical drama series SKYMED. All nine episodes will be available for binge viewing on streaming and on demand on Thursday, May 15, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Latin America and Brazil. The series will premiere exclusively on the service the following day in additional territories including the UK, Australia, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Try Paramount+ for free at ParamountPlus.com.
SKYMED follows the triumphs and tribulations of young medics and pilots who fly air ambulances across the remote skies of Northern Canada. Weaving together intense journeys with jaw-dropping medical rescues 20,000 feet in the air in the most remote conditions, the new season throws the diverse group of medical responders into all-new challenges on the job and in their personal lives. Picking up in the aftermath of the dramatic season two finale, the tight-knit SKYMED team is faced with a shocking medical emergency for one of its members and must rely on each other more than ever as they experience heart-pulsing rescues, new love and hard goodbyes.
Returning to SKYMED are series regulars Natasha Calis (Nurses) as Hayley, Morgan Holmstrom (Day of the Dead) as Crystal, Praneet Akilla (Nancy Drew) as Chopper, Mercedes Morris (Ghosts) as Lexi, Thomas Elms (The Boys in the Boat) as Nowak, Kheon Clarke (Riverdale) as Tristan and Sydney Kuhne (Ginny & Georgia) as Stef, alongside Aaron Ashmore (Ginny & Georgia) as Wheezer who has been upped to series regular this season.
Reprising their recurring roles are “Ace” Aason Nadjiwon (The Twilight Zone) as Bodie and Emilia McCarthy (Zombies) as Madison, with Braeden Clarke (Outlander) returning to guest star as Jeremy. Joining the cast this season are Anthony Grant (Star Trek: Discovery, Polar) as TJ and Nicola Correia-Damude (Shadowhunters, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent) as Marianne, both in recurring roles.
SKYMED is produced by Piazza Entertainment in association with CBC and CBS Studios. The series is created by Julie Puckrin and inspired by her sister and brother-in-law, who met flying air ambulances. Puckrin also serves as executive producer, along with Gillian Hormel and Vanessa Piazza. From Manitoba, Rhonda Baker and Carrie Wilkins serve as producers. Outside of Canada, SKYMED is distributed internationally by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
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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 CBS Studios
CBS Studios is one of the world’s leading producers of entertainment programming, with dozens of globally popular series for broadcast and streaming. The Studio’s expansive portfolio includes a diverse slate of commercially successful and critically acclaimed programming which includes genre-defining franchises such as NCIS and the STAR TREK universe, fan-favorite comedies such as The Neighborhood and Ghosts, the newly reimagined Matlock, and buzzy international co-productions such as COLIN FROM ACCOUNTS and upcoming King & Conqueror.
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Paramount+'s New Hit MobLand Surges With 8.8 Million Global Viewers; Biggest Series Launch Ever on the Service
PARAMOUNT+’S NEW HIT MOBLAND SURGES WITH 8.8 MILLION GLOBAL VIEWERS; BIGGEST SERIES LAUNCH EVER ON THE SERVICE UP +298% FROM PREMIERE DAY
Continues Winning Streak for SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios Joining 1923 and LANDMAN as the Top Three Launches in Paramount+ History
April 10, 2025 – The global premiere of MOBLAND delivered 8.8 million viewers in its first seven days, quadrupling its audience. This milestone marks the biggest global series launch week ever on Paramount+ up +298% from premiere day.
MOBLAND is executive produced by Guy Ritchie and marks his first TV series for Paramount+, created and written by Ronan Bennett (Top Boy and The Day of the Jackal) and written by Jez Butterworth (Ford v Ferrari and Spectre). This marks Butterworth’s second hit TV series following THE AGENCY, also for Paramount+. Butterworth continues a successful track record under his exclusive TV overall that Chris McCarthy signed him to for Paramount+ and Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios.
The new global crime series MOBLAND premiered Sunday, March 30, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Australia and will be coming to other P+ international markets soon. Paramount+ markets including Italy, Germany, France, Latin America and Brazil will debut the series on May 30. For a free trial of Paramount+, visit ParamountPlus.com.
MOBLAND stars Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren in a story about two mob families who clash in a war that threatens to topple empires and lives. The series features a star-studded cast including Hardy (Venom: The Last Dance), Brosnan (Die Another Day), Paddy Considine (House of the Dragon), Joanne Froggatt (Downtown Abbey), Lara Pulver (Da Vinci’s Demons), Anson Boon (Pistol), Mandeep Dhillon (CSI: Vegas), Jasmine Jobson (Top Boy), Geoff Bell (Top Boy), Daniel Betts (Fate: The Winx Saga), Lisa Dwan (Blackshore), Emily Barber (Industry) and Helen Mirren (The Queen).
The series is commissioned by Paramount+, produced in association with MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios and distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
MOBLAND is executive produced by Keith Cox, Nina L. Diaz, Guy Ritchie, David C. Glasser, Jez Butterworth, Ronan Bennett, Kris Thykier, Ivan Atkinson, Tom Hardy, Dean Baker, Anthony Byrne, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin and Bob Yari.
Source: Internal streaming data, Global viewers defined by Total Watch Time / Run Time on premiere day and days 1-7; First seven days- 3/30-4/5/25; Ranks based on internal global household data, days 1-7.
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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, 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.
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Paramount Pictures to Release 'The Angry Birds Movie 3' In Theaters Globally on January 29, 2027
PARAMOUNT PICTURES TO RELEASE THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 3 IN THEATERS WORLDWIDE ON JANUARY 29, 2027
Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Rachel Bloom and Danny McBride Returning, joined by an All-Star Comedy Cast Including Emma Myers, Keke Palmer, Tim Robinson, Lily James, Marcello Hernandez, Walker Scobell, Sam Richardson, and many more.
LOS ANGELES, CA – March 31, 2025 – Paramount Pictures will theatrically distribute The Angry Birds Movie 3 with Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso, Horrible Bosses), Josh Gad (Frozen, Beauty and the Beast), Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Trolls World Tour), and Danny McBride (The Righteous Gemstones, The Mitchells vs. the Machines) reprising their roles as Red, Chuck, Silver, and Bomb. Rovio and SEGA will produce alongside Namit Malhotra and his production company Prime Focus Studios, in partnership with Flywheel Media, One Cool Group, and dentsu. Paramount Pictures will release the film in theatres worldwide on January 29, 2027.
New cast members will include Emma Myers (Wednesday, A Minecraft Movie), Keke Palmer (True Jackson, VP, One of Them Days, Nope), Tim Robinson (DIGMAN!, I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, Friendship), Lily James (Cinderella, Baby Driver), Marcello Hernandez (Domingo, Saturday Night Live), Walker Scobell (Secret Headquarters, Percy Jackson and the Olympians), Sam Richardson (Ted Lasso, Veep), Anna Cathcart (XO Kitty, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before), Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Never Have I Ever, Turning Red), Nikki Glaser (Golden Globe Awards, The Roast of Tom Brady), James Austin Johnson (Saturday Night Live), and Psalm West (Hulu’s The Kardashians).
The Angry Birds Movie 3 is directed by John Rice (The Angry Birds Movie, Beavis & Butt-Head Do the Universe) with a screenplay by Thurop Van Orman (The Angry Birds Movie 2, The Marvellous Misadventures of Flapjack), who is also executive producing alongside Toru Nakahara (Sonic the Hedgehog). The film is produced by John Cohen (Despicable Me, The Garfield Movie), Dan Chuba (The Mitchells vs. the Machines), and Carla Connor (The Willoughbys).
The Angry Birds Movie 3 follows the success of the first two Angry Birds movies, which have grossed more than $500m at the worldwide box office and have seen outstanding results on streaming platforms around the world, signalling strong demand for the third theatrical instalment.
Grammy Award-winning musician and composer Heitor Pereira (Despicable Me, The Minions Movie, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish), who has scored all of the previous Angry Birds films, is returning to score The Angry Birds Movie 3.
Storyboards, art development, and animation are being handled by DNEG Animation. Jeanie Chang is the production designer, and Francesca Natale is the character designer. The head of story is Vadim Bazhanov, and the lead editor is Sarah K. Reimers.
“We’re very excited to be partnering with Paramount Pictures and extremely proud of our incredible cast,” said John Cohen, Producer. “Not only do we have Jason, Josh, Rachel and Danny returning to voice their fantastic characters, but they’re surrounded by an all-star ensemble of comedic talent. These are some of the funniest people out there today, and we’re so thrilled to have them all on board.”
“Angry Birds transcends mediums and has been embraced and celebrated the world over,” said Marc Weinstock, President of Worldwide Marketing & Distribution, Paramount Pictures. “We couldn’t be happier to be partnering with SEGA/Rovio and these other great partners to bring this latest instalment, featuring an incredible voice cast, to big screens everywhere.”
“We’re thrilled to announce that our first theatrical distribution partnership is with Paramount Pictures,” said Don McGregor, Founder and CEO, Flywheel Media. “As a film production company focused on bringing the best family movies to global audiences, we couldn’t have a better start than The Angry Birds Movie 3.”
“The Angry Birds brand has demonstrated remarkable versatility, evolving from a global mobile gaming phenomenon to licensed products, animation, and a thriving cinematic franchise,” said Alex Pelletier-Normand, CEO, Rovio Entertainment. “It has been a deeply collaborative effort to create a film that will resonate with the millions who interact with our catalog of games and products every day. We are confident that with this talented team at the helm, The Angry Birds Movie 3 will delight longtime fans and create new fans in those discovering our flock for the first time.”
“The Angry Birds IP is so instantly recognised and loved by audiences worldwide,” said Cathy Boxall, Global Head of Entertainment, dentsu. “We’re proud to be the global integrated marketing partner of The Angry Birds Movie 3 and to offer dentsu clients the opportunity to be a part of this global sensation, connecting culture to commerce for brands with a desire to reach and engage their audiences in new ways.”
Sudeikis is repped by Brillstein and Yorn Levine Barnes Law Firm
Gad is repped by CAA, Range Media Partners, Johnosn Shapiro Slewett & Kole and imPRint
Bloom is repped by WME, Sugar23, YMU Entertainment, and Ginsburg Daniels Kallis
Myers is repped by Untitled entertainment, WME and attorney Jeff Bernstein
Palmer is repped by 3 Arts and Hertz Lichtenstein Young & Polk
Robinson is repped by CAA and Hanson Jacobson Teller Hoberman
James is repped by UTA, Tavistock Wood, Sloane Offer & Weber & Dern.
Hernandez is repped by CAA, LBI Entertainment, and Felker Toczek Suddleson Abramson LLP
Scobell is represented by WME and attorney Ryan LeVine of Jackoway Austen
Richardson is repped by UTA, Artists First and Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer Mandelbaum Morris Bernstein Trattner Auerbach Hynick Jaime LeVine Sample & Klein
Cathcart is repped by LBI Entertainment, Performers Management, Gersh, and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher
Ramakrishnan is repped by CAA, Premier Artists Management, and Felker Toczek Suddleson Abramson LLP
Glaser is repped by UTA, Brillstein, Ginsburg Daniels Kallis
Johnson is repped by CAA, OPE Partners, and Ginsburg, Daniels, Kallis
Angry Birds and all related properties, titles, logos, and characters are trademarks of Rovio Entertainment Ltd. and are used with permission. All Rights Reserved.
About Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Paramount Pictures has some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.
About Rovio
Rovio Entertainment Ltd. is a global mobile-first games company that creates, develops and publishes mobile games, which have been downloaded over 5 billion times. Rovio is best known for the global Angry Birds brand, which started as a popular mobile game in 2009, and has since evolved from games to various entertainment, animations, and consumer products in brand licensing. Rovio has produced The Angry Birds Movie (2016), and its sequel, The Angry Birds Movie 2 was released in 2019. The company offers multiple mobile games and has seven game studios – one in Espoo (Finland), Stockholm (Sweden), Copenhagen (Denmark), Barcelona (Spain), Montreal and Toronto (Canada), as well as a subsidiary in Izmir (Turkey) called Ruby Games. Most of the employees are based in Finland, where Rovio is headquartered. Rovio is owned by SEGA.
About Prime Focus Studios
Prime Focus Studios, founded by filmmaker and producer Namit Malhotra, finances and produces innovative and compelling content across film, TV, and gaming for global audiences. Prime Focus Studios recently co-produced animated film The Garfield Movie with Alcon Entertainment for Sony Pictures, which has grossed more than $257 million to date.
Prime Focus Studios is currently in production on an exciting slate of projects, including live action / animation hybrid feature film Animal Friends with Legendary Entertainment and Ryan Reynolds’ production company Maximum Effort, and animated movie The Angry Birds Movie 3 with Rovio Entertainment Ltd. and SEGA for Paramount Pictures. The studio is also in production on Ramayana, a two-part movie event based on the 5,000-year-old saga, that will showcase the epic story for global audiences as an unprecedented cinematic spectacle and launch an expansive transmedia universe.
About Flywheel Media
Flywheel Media is a new film company collaborating with the world’s largest brands, harnessing their storytelling power to engage new and existing fans. Flywheel’s financing partners include
One Cool Group, VisionKrafters, Rabbits Black and Allied Gaming & Entertainment.
We create movies for the big screen designed to entertain and inspire audiences globally.
Find out more: www.flywheelmedia.com
About One Cool Group
Pioneered and led by Hong Kong actor and producer Louis Koo in 2013, One Cool Group has evolved from a local film production company to a major player in Asia and beyond. One Cool’s motto, “Thrive through Creativity. Strive for Diversity”, unites a fast-growing team of more than 300 film professionals based at its Hong Kong headquarters and affiliated offices in China, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea. A diversified portfolio encompasses all aspects of filmmaking from financing, artist management, casting, editing, sound effects, visual production, to distribution, promotions, and more. One Cool collaborates in global feature films, partnering with Sony Pictures Animation on Vivo and the Oscar-nominated The Mitchells vs. the Machines, with Alcon Entertainment on The Garfield Movie, and with independent film producers. One Cool is forging ahead with pioneering AI techniques in various aspects of filmmaking.
Find out more: www.onecool.com
About dentsu
Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in approximately 120 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.
Dentsu Entertainment is a specialized practice within the dentsu group, involved in the development, financing, production, distribution, and marketing of IP, across movies, TV, anime, gaming, and more. Ongoing projects include The Angry Birds Movie 3, among a robust slate of scripted and unscripted film and TV.
Dentsu, Innovating to Impact.
Find out more: www.dentsu.com, www.group.dentsu.com
About DNEG Animation
DNEG Animation is a world-class animation studio that crafts captivating worlds and compelling characters through beautiful animation. Fuelled by the passion and talents of our global crew, we help bring unique stories to life. We thrive on diverse styles of animation, always striving to further the art of animation. Stories that we are honored to be a part of include The Angry Birds Movie 3, Bad Fairies, The Cat in the Hat, That Christmas, The Garfield Movie, Nimona, Under the Boardwalk, Entergalactic, and Ron’s Gone Wrong.
DNEG Animation is part of DNEG (www.dneg.com), a world-leading visual effects, animation, and creative technologies company for the creation of film, TV, and immersive content, with worldwide offices and studios across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Find out more: www.dneg.com/animation
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Originally published: April 11, 2025.
Sources: Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, @Minions_Fanboy; H/T: Special thanks to @sammysheep12 for the news!
Spin Master Offers First Look at Upcoming 'DORA' Toy Line
Nickelodeon's beloved Latina heroine Dora the Explorer made a triumph return in 2024 with the debut of her brand new series, DORA on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon, boasting an all-new look and new animation style, and soon fans will be able to bring the adventure home with the brand new DORA toy line from Spin Master, the global toy licensee for the series!
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Expected to launch during Fall 2025, Spin Master's diverse DORA toy collection will include figures, dolls, playsets, vehicles, plush, roleplay, games and puzzles, inspired by Dora, her companion Boots and other beloved characters and locales they explore.
To celebrate the upcoming release of the all-new DORA toy range, Spin Master has unveiled a first look at two of their new DORA toys on the global children's entertainment company's official press website!
First up we have a look at the DORA Explore & Play Rainforest Casita playset. When opened, this immersive playset features 7 play areas that can be accessorized with the provided Dora and Boots figures and 8+ play pieces.
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The Casita brings children hours of play as they go on their own adventures by sliding down the bright red slide, hanging from the vines and flower, swinging on the treetop swing, crossing the wobbly bridge, having a dance party with Boots and Dora, and even uncovering a surprise visit from Swiper. Luckily, you'll know just what to say to keep the crafty fox away: "Swiper, no swiping! Swiper, no swiping!"
The DORA playset will feature songs and sounds straight from the show, and will also come with an exclusive collector’s card that allows your child to expand their bilingual knowledge just like Dora. SRP $49.99; Age 3+.
Next up is the Dance With Me Dora doll. Learn to dance from Dora as she dances and twirls with the push of her flower buttons on her shoes. This 12-inch doll comes with two vibrant interchangeable skirts and two barrettes that Dora and your child can wear and share. Featuring bilingual songs and phrases from the beloved show, the Dance with Me Dora doll also comes with an exclusive collector’s card. SRP $49.99; Age 3+.
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Fans are sure to love these new DORA toys when they hit shelves later this year!
This year also marks the 25th anniversary of Nickelodeon's beloved preschool property.
Since its launch on Nickelodeon on August 14, 2000, Dora the Explorer quickly emerged as a global pop-culture phenomenon and, nearly 25 years later, remains one of the most-watched preschool shows of all time. Dora has crossed social, racial and language boundaries and stands as a hero and friend to millions of children around the world. The series is seen in more than 150 countries and territories and translated in 32 languages on Nickelodeon channels and Paramount+ around the globe and through syndication. Dora the Explorer was created by Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes and Eric Weiner.
Throughout its original eight-season run, Dora the Explorer received countless accolades, including Emmy®, Peabody, NAACP, Alma, Imagen, Latino Spirit, Gracie Allen, Parents’ Choice, Common Sense Media and Television Critics Association awards.
In 2024, Dora swung back onto screens in her brand new series, DORA, which instantly became a hit with fans around the world. Currently in its second season, the series has already been greenlit through to season four, which will introduce viewers to new thematic elements, and making it one of the largest multi-season commitments in Nickelodeon's history!
The series stars Diana Zermeño as Dora; Asher Colton Spence as Boots; Anairis Quiñones as Map and The Fiesta Trio’s Armadillo; Marc Weiner as Swiper; Mike Smith Rivera as Papi; Maria Canals-Barrera as Abuela; Danny Burstein as Grumpy Old Troll and The Fiesta Trio’s Frog and Marmoset; Katarina Sky as Backpack; Donovan Monzon-Sanders as Tico; Tandi Fomukong as Isa; Quintún Muñoz as Benny; Chris Gifford as Big Red Chicken; and Kathleen Herles, the original voice of Dora the Explorer, as Mami. Additional guest stars include Taboo as Quickatoo and Kate del Castillo as Ale the Alebrije. Dascha Polanco (Orange is the New Black, In the Heights) joins season two as La Reina.
DORA is produced by Nickelodeon Animation in Burbank, Calif., and created by Chris Gifford and Valerie Walsh Valdes. Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes and Rich Magallanes serve as executive producers. Henry Lenardin-Madden serves as co-executive producer, and Alejandro Bien-Willner serves as story editor. Marielle Kaar is Nickelodeon's Executive in Charge of Production for the series.
Fans can also look forward to an extensive DORA consumer product line, spanning toys, books, apparel and much more, as well as the brand new live-action movie, Dora & the Search for Sol Dorado, scheduled to premiere later this year on Nickelodeon and Paramount+!
Starring Samantha Lorraine (You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah) as the title role and Jacob Rodriguez (Tell Me Lies) as Diego, the adventurous and resourceful cousin of Dora, the film will watch as Dora, Diego, and their new friends trek through the perilous dangers of the Amazonian jungle in search of the ancient and powerful treasure of Sol Dorado to keep it out of enemy hands. The new live-action family film being produced for Nickelodeon and Paramount+ by Nickelodeon Studios. The movie is being directed by Alberto Belli (Upload, Naughty Nine, Black Scorpion) from a script by JT Billings (Are You Afraid of the Dark?).
Nickelodeon will also treat fans to ongoing digital content, with new Dora videos and shorts set to launch across the Dora official YouTube channel, Nick Jr., Toymation, and the freshly launched official Dora the Explorer Instagram page in 2025.
Season one and season two of DORA are currently available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, Latin America, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, and also on Nick Jr. internationally. Additional Dora content, including all eight seasons of Dora the Explorer, is also available on Paramount+ as part of the expansive ExploraDora Collection.
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Join your favorite explorer in NEW and EXCITING adventures on YouTube! Play games, dive into adventures, sing along to songs, solve puzzles and so much more! Subscribe to the OFFICIAL Dora & Friends YouTube Channel! Ready? ¡Vámonos! Let’s go! https://at.nick.com/DoraSubscribe
Originally published: April 11, 2025.
Nickelodeon to Enroll In 'Unicorn Academy' Soon
Nickelodeon will premiere Spin Master's hit CG-animated, fantasy-adventure children's series, Unicorn Academy on Monday, April 21, 2025, with new episodes airing weekdays at 4:00 p.m. (ET/PT). The epic adventure begins with a feature-length movie premiere.
Update (4/11): Nickelodeon has postponed the premiere of Unicorn Academy until a later date. However, fans may not have to wait long, as a Spin Master investors document has revealed that the series is slated to premiere on Nickelodeon in May 2025!
The original, animated series will transport audiences to a magical world as they follow Sophia™ on her journey from ordinary to extraordinary. When a dark force threatens to destroy Unicorn Island, a brave teen and her five schoolmates must rise up to protect their beloved magical academy.
Unicorn Academy is the boarding school of every kid's dreams. Located on Unicorn Island, Sophia Mendoza and the rest of the freshman class must bond with a unicorn to unlock their magical powers; only then can they learn to become revered protectors of the island and its magic - all while balancing classwork and navigating new friendships.
The series is adapted from The New York Times bestselling book series originated and published by Nosy Crow, written by Julie Sykes and published in North America by Penguin Random House.
Follow the adventures of the diverse characters including:
- Sophia Mendoza (a.k.a. The Rebellious One) who stands out, not just because she's a free-thinking individual who always does things her own way, but also because she isn't afraid to break the rules… especially in her quest to uncover the truth.
- Ava Banji (a.k.a. The Eternal Optimist) is Sophia's very enthusiastic and delightfully kooky best friend whose bright, optimistic personality is impossible to dim.
- Layla Fletcher (a.k.a. The Brilliant Problem-Solver) the brightest, shiniest academic star that the Academy has ever seen with an encyclopedic knowledge of all things unicorn, and a unique interest in all things Unicorn Island.
- Isabel Armstrong (a.k.a The Competitive Warrior) by far the most athletic student at Unicorn Academy, she excels at unicorn riding and has become quite used to winning and as a result, extremely competitive.
- Valentina Furi (a.k.a The Mean-Girl-ish) is a feisty fashionista that brings the heat to Unicorn Academy. Her over the top personality really shouldn't come as a surprise as she constantly reminds anyone who will listen, her ancestors were some of the original unicorn riders that founded the Academy centuries ago.
- Rory Carmichael (a.k.a. The Fun-Loving Prankster Goofball) is an outgoing, lively student, who loves to have fun. YOLO to the core, Rory clearly lives in the moment and his good-nature and positive vibes means Rory gets along with everyone.
Then there are the unicorns, roaming throughout Unicorn Island – from the meadows to the forests, to the distant deserts – majestic unicorns of all shapes, sizes, colors, and magical powers. These powers can only be unlocked by bonding with their Unicorn Rider. Unicorns include: Wildstar, Leaf, Glacier, River, Cinder, Storm, Ethera, Rhapsody, Rush, Ghost, Leviora, Smidgen, Twinkle Socks, and Baby Unicorns Starjoy and Justin.
"The world of Unicorn Academy is officially unlocked and ready to welcome audiences in to meet the students as they discover their destinies as Unicorn Riders and explore the unbreakable bonds with their unicorns," said Jennifer Dodge, Spin Master's President of Entertainment, when the show launched in November 2023. "Kids are going to fall in love with the magical series, which is just the tip of the iceberg. We are building out a complete franchise ecosystem, that will dive deeper into the lore of the world through ancillary content, toy play and consumer products for fans."
Unicorn Academy made its global premiere on Netflix on Thursday, November 2, 2023 and is currently in its second season, with a third set to premiere on the streaming service on Wednesday, April 9.
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Originally published: April 06, 2025.
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Spin Master to Reveal Full 'PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie' Cast In May 2025
The PAW Patrol pups are set to bound into their third feature length film, PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, set to roar onto the big screen on Friday, July 31, 2026. And whilst we already know three of the big names that will be lending their voices to characters in the upcoming third feature film in the blockbuster PAW Patrol franchise, Spin Master has teased that we'll soon be learning a lot more!
In PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, after their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs. They meet Rex, a pup who has been stranded on the island for years and has become an expert in all things dino-related. When the PAW Patrol's arch rival, Humdinger, begins recklessly mining in hopes of exploiting the island for its natural resources, he inadvertently causes a huge, dormant volcano to erupt. The PAW Patrol are thrown into a series of high-stakes, dino-sized rescues bigger than anything they've done before, as they must stop Humdinger before everything on the island goes extinct.
The voice cast sees Emmy® nominee Mckenna Grace (Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire) reprising her lead role as Skye, joined by EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson and popular comedian Fortune Feimster. In a Investor Presentation the global children's entertainment company presented at the North American International Toy Fair 2025 in New York City in March 2025, Spin Master has revealed that they'll be announcing the full cast list of PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie at a Licensing Show in May 2025! The document also has a first look at the film.
Whilst the document doesn't specify which licensing show the announcement will be made at, they're most likely referring to Licensing Expo 2025, which is set to take place from Tuesday, May 20-Thursday, May 22 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, which the company is confirmed to be attending as an exhibitor, along with Paramount Global/Paramount Consumer Products.
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie is produced by Spin Master Entertainment in association with Nickelodeon Movies and distributed by Paramount Pictures. the movie will be distributed in Canada by Elevation. Producing are Spin Master Entertainment's Jennifer Dodge, Laura Clunie, and Toni Stevens, with Spin Master Co-Founder Ronnen Harary.
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie builds on the franchise's previous box office success and continued reign as the world's most popular preschool show.
When the theatrical film's official synopsis and logo were revealed in February, Jennifer Dodge, Spin Master's President of Entertainment said, "PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie brings together two things that preschoolers and their families know and love: our heroic team of pups and the allure of dinosaurs. Seeing this film come together has been an amazing journey thanks to a truly fantastic team of creatives, animators and A-list voice talent who are eager to bring our pups back to the big screen with a colossal theatrical experience."
Ramsey Naito, President of Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation said, "We are so excited to bring everyone's favorite canine crew to a whole new, prehistoric world with this latest big-screen adventure. Audiences will get to experience a mashup of two perennial crowd-pleasers—The PAW Patrol and dinosaurs—like never before! We can't wait to share this latest chapter with kids and families everywhere!"
The franchise's first two films, together earned over $350 million at the global box office. Veteran animation director, Cal Brunker, returns to direct PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie and serves as co-writer for the film alongside Bob Barlen.
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Originally published: April 11, 2025.
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