Nickelodeon International to Premiere New 'Rugrats (2021)' Episodes From March 1

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Hold on to your diapees, babies, as Nickelodeon International will be premiering brand new episodes of Rugrats (2021) across its Nickelodeon Global Unlimited feed daily 22:15 CET starting Sunday 1st March 2026!

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The newly-formed Nickelodeon Global Unlimited feed is currently available in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), South Africa, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Portugal.

Produced by Nickelodeon Animation and originally debuted as a Paramount+ Original, Rugrats (2021) is a CG-animated reboot of Nickelodeon's much-loved '90s animated series, Rugrats. Much like the original series, Rugrats (2021) followed the adventures of Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, Susie, Phil and Lil as they take on the world with their pint-sized perspectives and a diapie full of snacks.

Season two of Rugrats (2021) follows the gang as they cross the frozen tundra, discover the treasures of ancient babies and go on the greatest adventure of all: meeting Tommy’s new brother.

Unfortunately, Rugrats (2021) was canceled mid-way through its season two run in the U.S. eventually being removed from Nickelodeon and Paramount+ altogether. The current batch of new Rugrats (2021) episodes premiering on Nickelodeon Global Unlimited this March includes the latter half of season two, which never got to air in the U.S., either on TV or streaming. A third season of Rugrats (2021) consisting of 13 episodes was ordered before its cancelation, however, the statuses of episodes are unclear.

Sunday 1st March 2026 - The Climb / Wolf at the Door: Susie entertains her friends with the story of Jackie, who climbs a magic beanstalk and meets a cranky, sleep-deprived giant. // Susie the House-Finder shows baker Chuckie some house-bakery options, but a big bad wolf named Angelica has other plans. (#215)

Monday 2nd March 2026 - Chuckie Little / What's Your Wish: Mayor Susie leads an investigation to figure out why everyone in Fairytale Village thinks the sky is falling. // Fairy Godmother Susie tries to grant the perfect wish for Cinder-Angelica, which proves to be more difficult than expected. (#216)

Tuesday 3rd March 2026 - Mini-Mommy / No Talking: Tía Esperanza comes by to wish Betty, Phil, and Lil a happy Día de los Niños, bringing gifts for all, including a cup-and-ball toy that makes Betty feel like a kid again. At the park, Betty walks away to shred some skateboard tricks, and while she's gone, a little girl who resembles her appears on the playground. The babies grow convinced that the cup-and-ball toy has turned Betty back into a child, and although Phil and Lil are excited by this at first, eventually they want their grown-up Mommy back. // Angelica gloats about how great it is that she can talk to grown-ups, rubbing her privileges in the babies' faces. But after straining her vocal cords at a Cynthia concert, she loses her voice and can no longer boss the babies around or demand things from Didi and Stu. The babies take advantage of the situation, so of course Angelica is thrilled when Kimi arrives and offers to be her voice for the day. But Kimi's misinterpretations of Angelica's needs are even more frustrating than not having a voice at all. (#214)

Wednesday 4th March 2026 - A Scare to Remember / The Long Playdate: A Cynthia doll is missing from Begley's collection, so Angelica recruits Tommy and Chuckie to look for her ghost in the basement. // Although Chas and Kira are enjoying spending more time together, Chuckie and Kimi have trouble bonding. (#217)

Thursday 5th March 2026 - Guitar Man / Uncle Jake's Day Out: When Angelica accidentally breaks her grandpa's "Guitar Man" figurine, the babies help her concoct a monstrous cover story. / Tommy's fun uncle Jake comes to town and inspires Chuckie to live life in the fast lane when they visit the farmer's market. (#218)

Friday 6th March 2026 - Purim: While Uncle Jake teaches the grown-ups how to bake hamantaschen cookies, Boris tells the story of Purim, and the babies envision themselves and other kids on the playground as the story's characters in ancient Persia. (#221; Purim special)

Saturday 7th March 2026 - Surving Dil / Reptar's Mama: The babies must use their survival skills to return a baby kangaroo to its mommy, but Dil seems to get in the way. // Reptar's mama Reptilda is able to schedule a rare visit with her son, and Chuckie wants to ensure they have a perfect day together. (#219)

Sunday 8th March 2026 - The Heist / The Lambster: When Didi and Stu donate Dil's beloved mobile to a charity auction, Tommy recruits veteran thief Angelica to help get it back. // Phil and Lil yearn for a pet, so they perform some questionable science and bring their stuffed animal Lamby to life. (#220)

Monday 9th March 2026 - The Tommy / Breaking Begley: Dil is growing so quickly that he's on track to outgrow Tommy, who now steps aside as leader for the babies' new mission. // After Angelica breaks the leg of Begley's treasured Cynthia, her only hope is to rely on Doctor Susie's doll surgery skills. (#222)

Tuesday 10th March 2026 - Big Night / No, No, Nana: Kimi thinks her mama has forgotten to bring her to dinner, so the babies embark on a road trip to the restaurant. // Angelica's nana Judith comes to town and takes a "yes and" approach to babysitting, indulging all of Angelica's reckless ideas. (#223)

Wednesday 11th March 2026 - The Sleepover / The Favor: Tommy spends the night at Phil's and Lil's and is surprised to learn that there's no "sleep" during a sleepover-only partying! // After Susie rescues Josh's stick sword, he owes her a favor, but none of his attempts to pay her back are very nice. (#224)

Thursday 12th March 2026 - Chuckie Come Home - Part 1: The grown-ups prepare a secret party to celebrate Chas's proposal to Kira, but after a misunderstanding, Chas calls off the whole plan. In fact, he decides he needs a "fresh start," which means taking Chuckie and moving in with Aunt Linda in a whole other city. At Aunt Linda's, Chuckie meets his cousin Archie, who looks a lot like a dog. While the other babies mope around, missing their friend, a new family named the Mehtas move into the Finsters' old house, next door to the Pickles'. The babies meet Darsh Mehta, two and a half, who's just as adventurous as they are, if not more. Meanwhile, the grownups hatch a scheme to reunite Chas and Kira at the Volcano Golf Course, which has special significance for childhood rivals Drew and Linda. (#225)

Friday 13th March 2026 - Chuckie Come Home - Part 2: All the parents and kids have arrived at the Volcano Golf Course, at which point the babies learn there's a volcano at the center of the course where "everything happens." Of course, this must mean they'll be able to find Chuckie there and bring him back home! To get to the volcano, however, they must journey through an animal-filled jungle, a raging river, and a dark cave. Meanwhile, Chuckie sets off on a similar journey from the opposite end of the course, accompanied by Archie. Communicating via their baby monitor walkie-talkies, the two groups head towards the center of the golf course while their parents play through each hole. Kira and Chas prepare to see each other again, nervous but excited to reunite, while Drew and Linda prepare to face off once more at the final hole to seek redemption for a dramatic golf game from their childhood. (#226; season two finale; possible series finale)

The series stars EG Daily (Tommy Pickles), Nancy Cartwright (Chuckie Finster), Cheryl Chase (Angelica Pickles), Cree Summer (Susie Carmichael) and Kath Soucie (Phil and Lil DeVille), all of whom are reprising their iconic roles in this new series.

Returning to the playpen is Tommy’s beloved little brother, Dil, voiced by Tara Strong (The Fairly OddParents, Teen Titans Go!) who is reprising her role in this new series. Also joining the series this season are guest stars Yvette Nicole Brown (Drake & Josh, Community) as Miss Mellie, the friendly and silly tour guide at re-created Old West town Tot Springs; Wendie Malick (The Owl House) as Judith, Charlotte’s glamorous yet often condescending mother; Sarah Niles (Ted Lasso) as Nanny Pip, a proficient and encouraging robotic nanny who watches Angelica; and Alia Shawkat (Severance) as Trish, Betty’s new girlfriend who is eager to make friends with everyone.

The original adventurous babies’ voice cast is joined by new voices, including Ashley Rae Spillers and Tommy Dewey (Tommy’s parents, Didi and Stu Pickles); Tony Hale (Chuckie’s father, Chas Finster); Natalie Morales (Phil and Lil’s mother, Betty DeVille); Anna Chlumsky and Timothy Simons (Angelica’s parents, Charlotte and Drew Pickles); Nicole Byer and Omar Miller (Susie’s parents, Lucy and Randy Carmichael); Michael McKean (Grandpa Lou Pickles); Charlet Chung (Kimi); and Grey Delisle (Begley). Also returning as guest stars in season two are Henry Winkler (Boris); Swoosie Kurtz (Minka); Telma Hopkins (Celeste); Raini Rodriguez (Gabi); Keith Carradine (Bob Brine); and Richard Ayoade (Duffy).

Produced by Nickelodeon Animation, the all-new RUGRATS is based on the series created by Arlene Klasky, Gabor Csupo, and Paul Germain. Kate Boutilier (Rugrats) and Casey Leonard (“Breadwinners”) are executive producers and Dave Pressler (Robot and Monster) and Rachel Lipman (Rugrats) serve as co-executive producers, with Kellie Smith (The Fairly OddParents) as line producer on season two. Charlie Adler (Rugrats) serves as the voice director. Production is overseen by Mollie Freilich, director of current series animation at Nickelodeon.

The original RUGRATS series launched August 11, 1991, and instantly became a groundbreaking phenomenon, spawning consumer products and three hit theatrical releases, cementing its place in pop culture history through its iconic characters, storytelling and unique visual style. RUGRATS was in production for nine seasons over the course of 13 years. The series earned four Daytime Emmy Awards, six Kids’ Choice Awards and its own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The Loud House Renewed On Nickelodeon For Season 11

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The eleventh season of The Loud House will be comprised of the episodes originally produced to be part of the second halve of season nine. In 2024, Nickelodeon started to to split seasons into two to keep their sizes more consistent with the season lengths currently consumed on streaming services where all shows ultimately get added.

On September 26, 2025, Jessica Borutski, who serves as a supervising director on the show, posted on her Instagram story that the series' ninth production season had finished production, thus subtly confirming this season.

In the season 11 premiere episode of The Loud House, "Living the Dream Boat," premiering Friday, February 27 at 5;30 p.m. (ET/PT) when Lori becomes the star of The Dream Boat to find her soulmate, a desperate Bobby goes undercover as a contestant to win her back from a "perfect" rival suitor. (#1101)

Upcoming The Loud House season 11 episodes include:

Graveyard Rift: When the Morticians Club members return from break with new hobbies, a desperate Lucy casts a spell to bind them together, only to find that forced friendship comes with grave consequences. (#1102A)

The Big Leap: Lana's investigation into a missing frog uncovers a family secret. (#1102B)

Table for None: When Lisa warns that his generosity is bankrupting the restaurant, Dad adopts a ruthless new management style that threatens to drive away his loyal customers for good. (#1103A)

Kindergarten Flop: Lincoln scrambles to fulfill the lofty goals he set for himself five years ago before a kindergarten time capsule is opened in front of the entire middle school. (#1103B)

Going Coconuts: After her family demands she stop treating her puppet like a person, Luan casts a spell to bring Mr. Coconuts to life. (#1104A)

Smotherhood: Panicked by the realization that their children are growing up, Mom and Dad attempt to maximize their remaining time together by crashing the kids' schools and social lives. (#1104B)

Trend Fretter: When sickness leaves Lola hopelessly out of style, she enlists Leni and Miguel to predict the next big trend. (#1105A)

This Is My Fight Song: When the Moon Goats try to impress a famous music producer with their new hit, they are shocked to find a rival band performing the exact same track. (#1105B)

Hunger Games: Desperate to get a picky Lily to eat, Dad dons a 'Blarney' costume, but his commitment to the bit spirals out of control when she refuses to do anything without the mascot present. (#1106A)

To Glee or Not to Glee: When the Glee Club enters a televised competition, Lincoln is dubbed their "secret weapon," but the immense pressure to win causes him to lose his voice. (#1106B)

Tough Act to Follow: Fearful that Luan will fall for her cool co-star, Benny joins a local biker gang to toughen up for the lead role. (#107A)

Throw Me a Funny Bone: When Lisa discovers that laughing improves brain function, she finds the only thing that can make her laugh comes with dangerous stakes. (#1107B)

No Gus No Fuss: When Lincoln and the gang discover a ticket-dispensing glitch at Gus' Games and Grub, their plan to score big backfires when a group of bullies blackmails them into wiping out the prize wall. (#1108A)

Point of No Returns: When Aunt Ruth sends the Loud siblings a windfall of cash, Lucy is struck with a severe case of buyer's remorse after her purchase at a spooky warehouse. (#1108B)

The Loud House debuted on Nickelodeon in May 2016 and centers on 11-year-old Lincoln Loud and his ten sisters as he gives an inside look at what it takes to survive the chaos of a huge family.

For Lincoln Loud, surviving life in a house full of sisters means you always have to have a plan! Anyone who’s ever shared four walls and a roof can relate to and laugh at the extreme family dynamics of Lincoln Loud and his sisters.

Ever wonder what it’s like having a big family? Well, in The Loud House, 11-year-old Lincoln Loud gives viewers an inside look at what it takes to survive in the chaos of a huge household, especially as the only boy with 10 sisters - Lori, Leni, Luna, Luan, Lynn, Lucy, Lola, Lana, Lily, and Lisa! The trick to surviving is to remain calm, cool, and collected. But most importantly for Lincoln, you’ve got to have a plan. With all the chaos, and craziness, one thing is always for sure: there is never a dull moment in the Loud house.

As one of the longest-running animated series on Nickelodeon with 196 episodes, the property also has been translated into a comic book series, which continues to roll out new stories, chapter books, a digital album, and a podcast, Listen Out Loud, along with companion series The Casagrandes and multiple movies. The series is executive produced by Michael Rubiner. Kyle Marshall serves as co-executive producer, and Ashley Kliment-Baker is the art director. 

Nickelodeon International To Premiere 'The Marsupilamis' On March 9

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Nickelodeon International will premiere The Marsupilamis, a brand new 3D animated series that follows twins Jade and Mica who find their world turned upside down when their explorer parents entrust them with three mysterious eggs, across its Nickelodeon Global Unlimited feed on Monday 9th March 2026. Launching with two new episodes, the series will to air weekdays at 09:45 on Nick GU.

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The newly-formed Nickelodeon Global Unlimited feed is currently available in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), South Africa, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Portugal.

Monday 9th March 2026 at 09:45 - Mar-Snoop: After reading a book by the Twins' parents, Bibi learns about Marsupilamis and decides she wants one. The Twins deny Marsupilamis exist, but Bibi's convinced they have their own, so starts spying on them. Jade claims a tail that Bibi spots is just a hose, but Bibi wants proof. So Mica sends the Marsupilamis to fetch one-they try to steal Rosa's hose but it ends up getting lost, and whilst hunting for it Twister mistakes a Jaguar's tail for the hose. The Jaguar then follows them back home where they manage to trap it in their nest, where Bibi encounters it thinking it's a Marsup! Scared she declares she's sticking to Puppies in the future. (#105A; series premiere)

Monday 9th March 2026 at 09:55 - Jade the Juggler: Jade promised to help Mica with his homework, and Gran Gran in the kitchen, whilst being interviewed by Bibi. Things start to go wrong when she accidentally breaks Bibi's phone tripod and replaces it with a Marsup's tail. Not wanting to let anyone down, Jade relies on the Marsupilamis help, but Hope's almost discovered by Bibi, Punch devours all of Gran Gran's fruit salad cups, and Mica's volcano project explodes because of the wrong ingredient Jade supplied. Jade learns juggling lots of jobs is tricky! (#101A)

Tuesday 10th March 2026 at 09:45 - Parcel Chase: The Twins are waiting for a parcel from their parents, but they've missed it a few times so it's on its last delivery - they ask the Marsupilamis to dress up to receive it. However, after getting distracted they miss the delivery again, so decide to get it back from the depot! The Twins meet them there and while they keep the manager busy, the Marsups find it and return it to the twins. Thee parcel contains a Marsupilami footprint a sign the Twins parents are close to finding the Marsups parents! (#101B)

Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 09:45 - Jade the Influencer: Bibi live streams from the Chahuta reviewing the menu. However it doesn't deliver enough likes from her followers, so Twister steps up in disguise to help and is an instant hit. Bibi decides if they reach 1,000 followers she'll unmask him. Jade panics that the Marsupilamis will be exposed, and so Mica with the help of dessert, some flour, and a box does a swift swap with Twister before the grand reveal. (#102A)

Thursday 12th March 2026 at 09:45 - Restaurant Review: A food critic books a table at the Chahuta, which sends Gran Gran into a panic. Mica tries to help Gran Gran make the Chahuta posher, while Jade is convinced that its uniqueness is what makes it special. Mica to stop them interfering locks Jade, Hope, and Punch outside with the Chahuta's regulars while the critic arrives. However, they manage to sneak back in, and switch the critic's meal for the daily special. Surprisingly the critic enjoys the unique atmosphere, the decor and food and awards the Chahuta five stars along with a glowing review. (#102B)

Friday 13th March 2026 at 09:45 - Dance Off: Jade realizes being a good dancer in real life is very different to being a good dancer on a computer game. Hope shows her how it's done, meaning she tops a leader board and wins a visit from famous gamer Mr Best for a dance off in person. Jade tries to withdraw, but Mr Best calls her a chicken which makes her determined to beat him! Training with Hope begins, and Jade's ready for battle, but Mr Best doesn't play fair and ends up winning! Disappointed, Jade challenges Mr Best to a real dance battle which she wins. (#103A)

Monday 16th March 2026 at 09:45 - The show must go on: Jade signs herself and Mica up to hopefully win the "Young Explorers" prize - a holiday for all their friends. Jade has suggested they put on a play that will be judged by Professor Lopez, but Mica has stage fright. The Marsups help with rehearsals, but when show day arrives the twins forget the script, and an essential prop. The Marsupilamis step up to save the day, and an awesome performance is delivered, that impresses Professor Lopez so much that he awards the school the prize. (#103B)

Tuesday 17th March 2026 at 09:45 - Houbi Houba Heist: When Acu accidentally ends up with Mica's special Marsup journal, Mica devises a plan to get it back without telling Jade as he knows she'll be angry. After two failed attempts, he confesses to Jade who's upset he didn't tell her sooner and offers to help! However even their combined efforts fail and Acu finds the journal, which he hands straight to Mica as it's private and he's a good friend. (#104A)

Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 09:45 - Twister's Treehouse: Exhausted by Punch and Hope's pranks which scare him, Twister sets out to build his own home. He collects cardboard boxes to build a house from and moves it to the park when his siblings threaten to destroy it. The Twins realize that Twister has disappeared and set off to find him. In the meantime Stan discovers Twister and traps him. When the Twins and his siblings arrive, they discover pieces of cardboard that Twister has left behind to guide them. Using their ingenuity, they manage to trap Stan and free Twister. Finally, everyone returns home to the Chahuta. (#104B)

Thursday 19th March 2026 - Canteen Carnage: Lunch service at the school canteen is slow and Jade leads a chant to speed up the service. The the chef is offended and quits, and things then get worse as Marcel is hired, and his disgusting food quickly generates resentment towards Jade. With the help of the Marsups the old chef returns, and is so appalled by the food that she reclaims her job. (#105B)

Ellipse Animation and Belvision announced their partnership with Nickelodeon last year. The partnership will see Nickelodeon broadcast The Marsupilamis (52 x 11’) worldwide, excluding the U.S.A. and China.

“This fresh take on the iconic character, created over 70 years ago by Belgian author André Franquin, brings the legendary Marsupilami from the wild Palombian jungle into the heart of the city,” said Nickelodeon, which is part of Paramount, now owned by Skydance Media.

Media-Participations’ animation production companies Ellipse Animation (The Smurfs, The Garfield Show) and Belvision (Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods, Zombillenium) are coproducing the new series based on the classic cartoon character. Mediatoon Distribution and Mediatoon Licensing, also part of the family-owned group, are handling international sales and consumer products, and recently introducing The Marsupilamis respectively to MIPCOM and Brand Licensing Europe (BLE).

The Marsupilamis has also been commissioned by other major broadcasters including M6/Gulli in France, RTBF and VRT in Belgium, RTS in Switzerland and Radio Canada.

“Slated to launch in 2026, the comedic, action-packed new series follows twins Jade and Mica who find their world turned upside down when their explorer parents entrust them with three mysterious Marsupilami eggs,” according to a plot description. “Once they hatch, the siblings must get creative to keep their new friends hidden – after all, no one knows these energetic creatures exist, and predators could be lurking around every corner.”

Created over 70 years ago by Belgian artist & writer André Franquin, Marsupilami has become one of the most iconic characters in comic-book history, having been adapted numerous times for television, cinema and videogames. With its eight-meter-long tail, unmissable spotted fur and a distinctive “Houba”-based language, this creature has captured the imagination of kids and families across generations.

In the new animated series, the legendary Marsupilamis swap the wild Palombian jungle for an even wilder place: the city. There, twins Jade and Mica find their world turned upside down when their explorer parents entrust them with three mysterious Marsupilami eggs. Once they hatch, the siblings must get creative to keep their new friends hidden — after all, no one knows these energetic creatures exist, and predators could be lurking around every corner.

The series targets children aged five and up. It is directed by Célestine Jacquel-Plays (Grizzy and the Lemmings), with Andrew Barnett Jones and Ciaran Murtagh (The Amazing World of Gumball) as head writers and Guilhem Deckers (Minions 2) as artistic director. Through a comprehensive 3D production pipeline, the creative team has expanded visual and narrative horizons, blending situational comedy and action-packed scenes.

“We are thrilled to finally present The Marsupilamis series, with our best talents bringing a new take on the most iconic IP of our portfolio,” said Caroline Duvochel, Head of Audiovisual & Innovation at Média-Participations and Managing Director of Ellipse Animation. “An ambitious and unique branding strategy unites all entities within the Média-Participations group, placing The Marsupilamis at the forefront of our creative efforts. Collaborating with the top-tier Paramount team is a true delight, enhancing the global reach and impact of our legendary character.”

Layla Lewis, Senior Vice President (SVP), Global Acquisitions & Content Partnerships for Nickelodeon, added, “We are delighted to be partnering with Ellipse and Belvision to introduce The Marsupilamis to our Nickelodeon audiences. This fresh take on a beloved character brings a vibrant mix of humor, heart and adventure that makes it an excellent addition to our international slate.”

The article was originally published by NickALive!

Paramount+ Greenlights Mo Willems’ ‘The Elephant & Piggie Show’ and ‘The Pigeon Show!’

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Paramount+ is getting into the Mo Willems’ animated animal business in a big way. The streamer announced today that it has greenlit two animated series, The Elephant & Piggie Show! and The Pigeon Show! Starring the Pigeon, based on the best-selling children’s author and illustrator’s books. This is the first time Paramount+ is collaborating with the author’s Hidden Pigeon production company.

“Mo Willems has delighted kids and ‘former kids’ around the world with these beloved characters,” said Jane Wiseman, Head of Originals for Paramount+. “Whether it’s Elephant and Piggie navigating the hard work of ‘best-friending’ or The Pigeon confusing wants and needs (a hot dog! a cookie! to drive the bus!), these characters remind us that the best stories are the ones that make us laugh and feel something real. We’re thrilled to bring them to life on Paramount+.”

“We are so excited to be partnering with Paramount+ to further expand the world of Mo Willems through these two new series,” said Karen K. Miller, CEO of Hidden Pigeon Company. “We can’t wait to present more of the characters and stories that kids everywhere already know and love in ways that will surprise and delight them at every turn.”

The Elephant & Piggie Show! is described as a warm, comedic pre-K series about the hilarious and sometimes challenging work of “best-friending.” The series takes place in the small, walkable neighborhood of Willemsburg, which is full of new locations audiences will love. Elephant Gerald is careful; his best friend Piggie is not. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to and together, along with young audiences, they will celebrate the messy and joyful art of friendship.

The Pigeon Show! Starring the Pigeon animates the day-to-day struggles of a pigeon who just wants to be listened to. He will be your best friend if you have a bus and you let him drive it. The series features familiar characters from Willems’ books, such as the adorable Duckling who always seems to get what she wants, plus new characters, like The Pigeon’s 150-million-year-old pterodactyl grandmother, Nana-Dactyl, and his best wing-pals, Ima Pigeon and Doug Pigeon.

Willems is a #1 New York Times best-selling author and illustrator who has received the Caldecott Honor on three occasions (for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale, and Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity). His popular Elephant & Piggie early reader series has been awarded two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals (for There Is a Bird on Your Head! and Are You Ready to Play Outside?) and five Geisel Honors (for We Are in a Book!, I Broke My Trunk!, Let’s Go for a Drive!, A Big Guy Took My Ball!, and Waiting Is Not Easy!). Mo began his career as a writer on Sesame Street, where he received six Emmy Awards.,

'Max & The Midknights' Renewed For Season Three; To Premiere On Nickelodeon Global On December 3

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Based on the best-selling children's books by acclaimed author and cartoonist Lincoln Peirce (Big Nate), the medieval action-adventure comedy series follows Max, a determined 10-year-old girl with big dreams of becoming a knight, as she leads her friends on epic adventures filled with excitement, bravery, and lots of fun. In season three, Max and the Midknights embark on a quest to help a neighboring kingdom of gnomes and discover that their own kingdom could be in danger.

Max & the Midknights will premiere on the Nickelodeon Global pan-regional feed on Wednesday 3rd December 2025.

A Restless Knight, Part One: After a raucous season one, Max & the Midknights are back and ready for action! There's just one problem-Byjovia is quiet! Too quiet... (#301; season three premiere)*

*Season one of Max & the Midknights was split into two seasons, so "season one" in the episode's synopsis means both seasons one and two.

After defeating Fendra and Gastley, Max & The Midknights are living their best lives in Byjovia. Max is in training in knight school, Kevyn runs the royal library, Simon helps animals in need, Millie is in training with Mumblin, and Uncle Budrick is the royal troubadour. Although things seem perfect, Max is itching to go on another quest. When a wild beast known as a Clatterback shows up in Byjovia and threatens to do major damage, Max saves the day, making it even more apparent that she really wants to be out on the road helping people. Her desire for a new adventure is answered when Queen Nerelia of Tresk shows up begging for help.

A Restless Knight, Part Two: When the Gnomes of Tresk are kidnapped by a mysterious evil, Max & the Midknights volunteer to save them, but Max's plans for her second quest go awry when she learns not all the Midknights are as eager as she is to go on the mission. (#302)

When the Gnomes of Tresk are kidnapped by a mysterious evil, Max & the Midknights volunteer to save them. Max is thrilled to go on a new quest, but her plans go awry when she learns that Simon doesn't want to go. Having just settled into Byjovia with his new family, Simon would rather stay home. Despite feeling sad, the Midknights tell him that they understand how he feels. Sadly, Mumblin must also sit out the journey after an accidental tumble down the library steps leaves him in a full body cast. The Midknights set sail down two members. The morning they leave though, Simon has a change of heart. With the help of his animal patients, Simon rushes to the docks to try and catch the Midknights before they sail away from Byjovia. As Simon nears the ship, he and the Midknights are confronted by the angry Clatterback. In the nick of time, Simon convinces the animal to let them go. Simon tells the Midknights that he has changed his mind. They are his family and he's going on this quest with them. 

The Spirit of the Sea: As Max and the Midknights sail across the sea on their quest, they get spooked when Uncle Budrick claims there's a ghost on board their ship! Meanwhile, Mumblin fears someone is out to get him. (#303)

As the Midknights sail across the sea on their latest quest, Max realizes the gang might be a little rusty. Kevyn and Millie aren't seeing eye to eye, Simon is preoccupied helping his animal clients from long distance, and Uncle Budrick is terribly seasick! However, Max is certain she can get them working as a team. But when Uncle Budrick is spooked by something sinister in the shadows below deck, he is convinced he saw a ghost! Determined to get back on mission, Max leads the charge to search the ship and find whatever mysterious presence might be haunting them. They soon find there's no ghost at all-they've been spooked by a stowaway, the former King of Byjovia, Gastley! But as the Midknights are distracted, the ship veers off course and into a powerful storm! They quickly realize they must act as a team in order to steady the ship before it capsizes! Meanwhile, back in Byjovia, Mumblin fears someone might be behind his recent spate of accidents, and takes matters into his own hands...

The Trial of Mumblin the Magician: After being blown off course, the Midknights navigate a set of treacherous waterfalls as they try to reach the Gnomes of Tresk. Meanwhile, Mumblin pleads for his freedom in Wizard Court where the odds are stacked against him. (#304)

When the Midknights' ship is set off course, the team must survive treacherous new waters. Before Max can enact her plan, she is summoned to Wizard Court where Mumblin is on trial for his life. Max must help Mumblin prove that he is a good wizard and that he escaped the afterlife to help the Midknights defeat Fendra. If Max can't, Mumblin will be sent away for good. Max calls on the Midknights to testify on Mumblin's behalf. When those attempts fail, Max takes the stand. At first, Max's emotional testimony seems to win over the court, but her pleas for Mumblin's freedom backfire and Mumblin is ultimately found guilty. Luckily, Kevyn discovers a way to save Mumblin. Max must battle the Worms of Justice and if she wins, then Mumblin will be set free. Transported to a desert, Max battles giant worms. In the end, Max defeats the worms and Mumblin wins his trial. Unfortunately, the Midknights are sent back to their boat, which is headed straight for a massive waterfall!

The voice cast behind the Midknights, a group of misfits each with their own unique talent, include: Blu del Barrio (Star Trek: Discovery) as Max, a brave and determined girl ready to take on any challenge headed her way; Melissa Villaseñor (Saturday Night Live) as Millie, a wacky yet super positive girl who brings the power of magic to the Midknights; Zeno Robinson (Transformers: EarthSpark) as Simon, Millie’s street-savvy and sometimes sarcastic companion; and Caleb Yen (Beyblade X) as Kevyn, the bookish genius with a photographic memory. Together, the group accomplishes nearly everything that they set their mind to achieve.

Alongside the Midknights, Jeremy Rowley (iCarly) lends his voice as Uncle Budrick, Max’s lovably silly parental figure and professional troubadour, Gary Anthony Williams (Central Park) voices Mumblin, a famous retired magician who helps guide the Midknights on their quests, Brian Stepanek (The Loud House) voices King Gastley, the nefarious ruler of Byjovia, willing to do whatever it takes to maintain his throne, and India de Beaufort (It’s Pony) voices Fendra, a dark sorceress working for King Gastley.

Produced by Nickelodeon Animation in Burbank, Max & the Midknights is executive produced by Lincoln Peirce (Big Nate) and Jane Startz (Ella Enchanted). Sharon Flynn (All Hail King Julien) and David Skelly (Toy Story 2) serve as co-executive producers and showrunners. Development and production is overseen by Claudia Spinelli, Senior Vice President, TV Series Animation, Nickelodeon, Nathan Schram, Vice President, Development, Nickelodeon Animation, and Stephanie Alpert, Vice President, Production, Nickelodeon Animation. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

The article was originally published by NickAlive!

Paramount Cancels DORA And 2D-Animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles On Nickelodeon

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The upcoming seasons of Nickelodeon's CG-animated DORA and 2D-animated Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be their last.

Season two of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles premieres on Paramount+ in December and will run on Nicktoons next year. Produced by Nickelodeon Animation and Point Grey Pictures, the series bridges the gap between Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures' blockbuster TMNT movie, Mutant Mayhem, and it's upcoming sequel, currently slated for release in 2027. The franchise is expected to continue with IDW's TMNT comics.

The debut of Dora‘s fourth season on the streamer was originally slated for the fourth quarter of this year, but is now TBD. It too will be followed by a linear window on Nick Jr. A fifth and final season of Dora also has been produced; its fate is unclear. A reimagining of Nickelodeon's iconic Latina heroine, the series is produced by Nickelodeon Animation, with the show's cancellation coming as the franchise is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

Paramount is actively exploring third-party licensing opportunities for both series, something the company has been doing consistently for a number of years, with a number of Nickelodeon titles available on Netflix, for example.

The cancellation decisions come on the heels of the post Paramount-Skydance merger restructuring. In it, all Paramount linear networks, including Nickelodeon, as well as the Nickelodeon Animation Studios, which produces the majority of the Nick animated shows, including Dora and Ninja Turtles, were consolidated into a TV Media division overseen by Chair George Cheeks.

In a memo last week announcing TV Media’s executive structure, Cheeks hinted at a slimming down the current roster of cable series.

“Our cable brands will focus on a more curated slate, optimizing programming and marketing resources to amplify what resonates most,” he said. “That means leaning into franchises like SpongeBob, PAW Patrol, RuPaul’s Drag Race, South Park, Ms. Pat and The Daily Show, while continuing to develop new IP across our studios and seeking new ways to amplify and connect with audiences.”

Not surprisingly, Nick’s flagship franchises, SpongeBob SquarePants and PAW Patrol, made the list of priority linear brands. Neither Dora nor Ninja Turtles did but both have a long history at the network and may be revisited in the future with new iterations.

The Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cancellation was first reported by The InSneider.

Sky New Zealand Launches Two New Channels To Replace Paramount's Offering And Cartoon Network

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Sky New Zealand is launching two new self-branded channels to replace Paramount’s Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, Comedy Central and Cartoon Network, which are ceasing transmission from early December.

The new offerings, Sky Comedy and Sky Kids, will carry programming from the expiring channels in addition to new shows from a range of studios and locally commissioned content.

“Kids and comedy programming are at the heart of Sky’s entertainment offering. By bringing these important channels ‘in-house’ we can choose and curate the content that we know our customers enjoy and engage with, combining Paramount fan favourites with content from other studios,” said Fiona Murray, Sky NZ’s head of entertainment.

Sky Comedy will feature Comedy Central content including the final season of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, South Park, The Daily Show and Beavis & Butt-Head, in addition to retro classics including Cheers, Reno 911!, Nathan For You and Key & Peele.

Sky Kids is being pitched as offering educational programming for preschoolers through to primary school-age children. Former Nickelodeon and Nick Jr content will be included alongside “a strong slate of local programming.”

The new outlet will complement the existing CBeebies channel, providing local content including Katie’s Kuri and The Last Moa, as well as multiple seasons of home-grown hits such as Kiri & Lou, The Drawing Show, Extreme Cake Sports and Secrets at Red Rocks.

Sky NZ said some content from the axed channels will continue to be available via on-demand on the new Sky Experience service across the Sky Box and Sky Pod platforms. Cartoon Network content will continue to be available on-demand through the HBO Max hub via the Sky Entertainment package.

The broadcaster has also partnered with Mood TV to bring two new local music channels to its channel line-up, Juice TV and J2, which effectively replace MTV Hits and MTV 80s. In line with the global shutdown of the MTV brand, the music channels will no longer be available via linear in New Zealand.

In October, it was announced that MTV linear channels would progressively shut down in the UK, Poland, France and Brazil. In Australia, the MTV brand has suffered a similar fate, with its channels having been shut down weeks ago by OTT provider Fetch TV. Paramount owned Australian channels MTV 80s, MTV 90s, MTV 00s, MTV Club and MTV Hits which were previously carried by Foxtel in a deal that was not renewed.

All changes to Sky NZ programming take effect from December 2.

Nickelodeon International Will Be Premiering Two Brand New Transformers: EarthSpark Season Four Specials In December 2025

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In Part One, "Hometown Heroes", every victory has a cost, and now the Maltos must face those consequences. Robby's caught abusing his powers, but Mo and "Detective" Thrash team up to prove their brother's innocence. Meanwhile, Twitch becomes her own worst enemy...(S4 993)

Full synopsis: Over the years, the Maltos and the Autobots have vanquished foes and protected Earth from destruction, but some victories have come at a tragic cost... Now, some are painting the heroes as villains and the Maltos must face those consequences. Even though Robby's powers give him status amongst his peers and purpose in his community, when he's caught abusing his power, he's unwittingly proving his detractors right. Sensing something isn't right, Mo and "Detective" Thrash team up to prove their brother was set up. Meanwhile, Twitch obsesses over mistakes she's made in the past and she becomes her own worst enemy. Still, the Maltos and the Autobots rally to battle enemies who will stop at nothing to destroy them - and other worlds. Twitch fails her team when they need her the most, and Robby can't be there for his sister to lean on. Luckily, an old ally arrives in in time to help. In the end, the heroes unite and end the fight, but the Maltos may never be the same again. TO BE CONTINUED...

Then, in Part Two, "Legacy of Hope," the Maltos and the Autobots search Cybertron for their missing allies. Failure is not an option, so Thrash steps up to help his struggling sister lead this important mission. Meanwhile, Robby and Mo find a new friend, and Optimus finds an old enemy. (S4 992)

Long synopsis: Robby and Mo are alone and vulnerable on Cybertron. After they venture into the unknown to find what they've lost, the rest of the Maltos and the Autobots arrive to search for their missing family and friends. Failure is not an option, so Thrash steps up to help his struggling sister lead this important mission. Tension builds between the troubled Twitch and the ultra-confident Thrash - dividing the team when they need to be united. Meanwhile, Robby and Mo find a new friend, and Optimus finds an old enemy. A confrontation leaves the Maltos and the Autobots severely weakened and scattered all over Cybertron while their enemy gains incredible strength and power. Twitch loses herself, Robby hits rock bottom, and Optimus Prime believes his worst fears have come true. Each must face their greatest challenges alone, and each needs to succeed if they're to stand a chance at defeating the rising evil on Cybertron threatening to cast its shadow across the entire universe. Luckily, it is in darkness that hope shines brightest.

Nickelodeon International will premiere the all-new Transformers: EarthSpark season four specials in December 2025, including on:

Nickelodeon Central and Eastern Europe (including Africa):

Saturday 6th December 2025 at 15:45 CET: Hometown Heroes

Sunday 7th December 2025 at 15:45 CET: Legacy of Hope

Nickelodeon Germany:

Friday 15th December 2025: Hometown Heroes

Friday 15th December 2025: Legacy of Hope

TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK stars Sydney Mikayla (Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts) as Robby Malto, Zion Broadnax (Day Shift) as Mo Malto, Benni Latham (Cornerstones: Founding Voices of the Black Church) as Dot Malto, Jon Jon Briones (Ratched) as Alex Malto, Kathreen Khavari (Dead End: Paranormal Park) as Twitch, Zeno Robinson (Big City Greens) as Thrash, Danny Pudi (Community) as Bumblebee, Alan Tudyk (Resident Alien) as Optimus Prime, Rory McCann (Game of Thrones) as Megatron, Cissy Jones (The Owl House) as Elita-1, Diedrich Bader (Better Things) as Mandroid, Cyrus Arnold (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) as Jawbreaker, Z Infante (Dead End: Paranormal Park) as Nightshade and Stephanie Lemelin (Dawn of the Croods) as Hashtag.

TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK is created and co-executive produced by Dale Malinowski (Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and executive produced by Ant Ward (Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). The series is developed for television by Claudia Spinelli, Senior Vice President, TV Animation for Nickelodeon. Production is overseen for Hasbro Entertainment by Kari Rosenberg and by Leslie Wishnevski for Nickelodeon.

Source: NickAlive!

Nickelodeon Acquires International Rights To CGI Animated Series, ‘The Marsupilamis'

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Paramount’s Nickelodeon has acquired the rights to the CGI animated series The Marsupilamis, a fresh take on the beloved kids brand, for markets outside of the U.S.

“This fresh take on the iconic character, created over 70 years ago by Belgian author André Franquin, brings the legendary Marsupilami from the wild Palombian jungle into the heart of the city,” said Nickelodeon, which is part of Paramount, now owned by Skydance.

The 52 episodes of 11 minutes are produced by Ellipse Animation and Belvision.

“Slated to launch in 2026, the comedic, action-packed new series follows twins Jade and Mica who find their world turned upside down when their explorer parents entrust them with three mysterious Marsupilami eggs,” according to a plot description. “Once they hatch, the siblings must get creative to keep their new friends hidden – after all, no one knows these energetic creatures exist, and predators could be lurking around every corner.”

The series is directed by Célestine Jacquel-Plays (Grizzy and the Lemmings). Andrew Barnett Jones and Ciaran Murtagh (The Amazing World of Gumball) served as head writers, with Guilhem Deckers (Minions 2) being the artistic director.

“We are delighted to be partnering with Ellipse and to introduce The Marsupilamis to our Nickelodeon audiences,” said l Layla Lewis, senior vp, global acquisitions and content partnerships, at Nickelodeon. “This fresh take on a beloved character brings a vibrant mix of humor, heart, and adventure that makes it an excellent addition to our slate”

Caroline Duvochel, head of audiovisual & innovation at Média-Participations and managing director of Ellipse Animation, added: “We are thrilled to finally present The Marsupilamis, with our best talents bringing a new take on the most iconic IP of our portfolio. An ambitious and unique branding strategy unites all entities within the Média Participations group, placing The Marsupilamis at the forefront of our creative efforts. Collaborating with the top-tier Paramount team is a true delight, enhancing the global reach and impact of our beloved character.” 

Mr. Crocodile: Nickelodeon Acquires Brand-New Animated Series

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Nickelodeon announced the acquisition of Mr. Crocodile, a brand-new animated kids' series, based on the beloved French children’s book Monsieur Crocodile a Beaucoup Faim (Mister Crocodile is Very Hungry) by best-selling author Joann Sfar, published by Gallimard. Produced by Joann Sfar’s Magical Society and distributed by Mediawan Kids & Family, with the participation of Nickelodeon and France Télévisions, the series will air globally on Nick Jr. channels, and on France Télévisions in France.

Mr. Crocodile follows the toothy, loveable Mr. Crocodile, alongside his best friend Daisy, as he cheerfully navigates life with boundless enthusiasm and comical misunderstandings due to his instinctive crocodile logic. New to a diverse and lively mobile home community, Mr. Crocodile lives with Daisy, and they split their time between her Mom and her Dad’s homes. Together, they turn everyday activities into zany adventures as they share an unconditional acceptance of each other's approach to life.

“Nickelodeon is continuing the legacy of beloved kids' stories with the acquisition of Mr. Crocodile," said Layla Lewis, Senior Vice President, Global Acquisitions and Content Partnerships, Nickelodeon. "This delightful series brings the charm and adventure of Joann Sfar's original book to a new generation of viewers, emphasizing our commitment to delivering engaging and entertaining content for kids. We can't wait for audiences to join Mr. Crocodile and Daisy on their fun-filled adventures."

“We are delighted to collaborate with Nickelodeon to introduce Mr. Crocodile to audiences around the globe. Joann Sfar’s Magical Society has assembled an exceptional international team of passionate talent to bring to life this innovative story, conceived by one of France’s most creative and prolific artists. We are confident that the show will captivate and inspire children everywhere,” says Julien Borde, President of Mediawan Kids & Family.

“Joann and I are thrilled to launch Mr. Crocodile, our first CGI series based on Joann’s iconic book, through Magical Society, the studio we founded together. Our teams have done an incredible job adapting Joann’s characters and universe into stunning 3D designs, while staying true to his whimsical and mischievous universe. It was deeply moving to see Mr. Crocodile, Daisy, and all their friends come to life for the very first time. We are incredibly proud and grateful to have our friends and partners at Nickelodeon, France Télévisions, and Mediawan Kids & Family on board for this wonderful adventure. With their support, the brand will shine, and Joann’s beloved characters will enchant children around the world,” adds Aton Soumache, Magical Society Co-Founder and Producer.

Monsieur Crocodile a Beaucoup Faim is a beloved French children's book written by New York Times bestselling author Joann Sfar. Published by Gallimard, the story follows the adventures of a hungry crocodile who sets out to find something to eat, encountering unique challenges along the way. The book is a cherished favorite among children and parents alike, known for its charming illustrations and humorous narrative. For the past 30 years, Joann Sfar has created universes of fantastical worlds and magical characters, his works spanning comic books, novels, series, films that reach a worldwide audience. Sfar is also known for his bestselling illustrated book Little Vampire and for his adaptation of the French literary classic, The Little Prince.

Mr. Crocodile was developed by Simon Nicholson and Joann Sfar, and is directed by Fabien Brandily. Rachel Lipman serves as Executive Producer alongside producers Aton Soumache, Joann Sfar, Rachel Lipman, and Cédric Pilot. Max Goodman and Lynsey O'Callaghan serve as the Executives in Charge for Nickelodeon.

Nickelodeon Unveils New Animated Series, ‘Wylde Pak’

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Nickelodeon has revealed a first look at the new 2D animated comedy series, Wylde Pak. Inspired by co-creators and executive producers Paul Watling and Kyle Marshall’s family life, the series follows half siblings Lily and Jack as they learn to navigate blended multigenerational Korean American family dynamics. Wylde Pak is slated to debut this summer on the network.

“Nickelodeon’s commitment to showcasing stories about the human experience, filled with humor and adventure, holds true with the debut of the original series Wylde Pak,” said Ramsey Naito, President of Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation. “We can’t wait for our audience to meet this wonderfully blended family, which encapsulates what it means to be a modern family navigating the world around them while learning more about each other along the way."

In the first look clip, Lily, Jack, and their family navigate their local Asian market, Woori World, and compete to find a highly coveted box of imported Hallasand cookies. With mind-bending obstacles coming at them from every direction, Jack, Lily and their family must work together to stand a chance against some tough competition.

Wylde Pak stars Nikki Castillo as Lily Pak and Benjamin Plessala as Jack Wylde. Additional voices include Ben Pronsky as William Wylde; Jee Young Han as Min-Ju Pak; and Jean Yoon as Halmoni.

The show is the second short from Nickelodeon’s Intergalactic Shorts Program to be greenlit into a series. Seonna Hong (My Life as a Teenage Robot) and Conrad Vernon (Shrek) executive produce alongside Watling and Marshall. Development and production are overseen by Claudia Spinelli, Senior Vice President, TV Series Animation, Nickelodeon and Daniel Wineman, Vice President of Original Animation Development. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles And Naruto Collaborating In New Comic Book Line

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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic book line is having a banner year in 2024. Not only is IDW kicking off a star-studded relaunch of the monthly TMNT series and continuing the Last Ronin saga, now they're gearing up for a crossover with one of the biggest anime and manga properties on the planet. That's right, the heroes of TMNT and Naruto are joining forces.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto is a joint effort between IDW Publishing and Viz Media. This four-issue series is written by Caleb Goellner (Sonic the Hedgehog) and illustrated by Hendry Prasetya (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), with colors by Raúl Angulo (NYX) and letters by Ed Dukeshire (The Woods). Jorge Jiménez (Batman) and Prasetya provided cover art for issue #1.

Here's IDW's official description for issue #1:

It’s the coolest ninja matchup you could have ever dreamed of, had you dared! The Heroes in a Half-Shell meet the host of the Nine-Tailed Fox in the crossover everyone will be talking about.

When teenage reporter April O’Neil has a clandestine meeting with Tsunade, the leader of the Hidden Leaf Village, it garners the attention of Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi. They aren’t the only ones who are wondering what the two women were discussing, though. The sinister Foot Clan have their own interest in April’s visit, as they think she might hold the valuable information on mutation research being conducted by the scientist Baxter Stockman. With April caught between the forces of the Hidden Leaf Village and the Foot Clan, it can’t be long before the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles show up to lend her a hand!

Working with acclaimed manga publisher Viz Entertainment, IDW is pulling together two of the most popular comics in the world to bring you the four-issue comic book event of 2024!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto #1 will be released on November 13, 2024.

Paramount Global Has Applied For A New Trademark Based On SpongeBob SquarePants Called Bikini Bottom News

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Paramount, under Viacom International Inc., has applied to register Bikini Bottom News under NICE Class "41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services", for "Entertainment services, namely, providing a multimedia video segment and online content in the nature of non-downloadable videos". The request was filed on June 25, 2024, and is currently pending approval.

Bikini Bottom News takes it name from the Bikini Bottom News news channel featured in the SpongeBob Universe, which reports events happening in and around Bikini Bottom, with the Realistic Fish Head and Perch Perkins serving as the network's main reporters.

As the name and description suggest, Bikini Bottom News is most likely a SpongeBob SquarePants-themed digital series. Although a launch date has yet to be announced, Bikini Bottom News will most likely form part of Nickelodeon's celebrations to commemorate the 25th anniversary of SpongeBob SquarePants.

Source: NickALive

‘SpongeBob’ Universe Expands With Three Paramount+ Spinoff Movies, New Theatrical Film

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Three new SpongeBob SquarePants character spinoff movies for Paramount+ are in the works at Nickelodeon Studios, in addition to a new theatrical release about the porous resident who lives in a Pineapple-under-the-sea. The news was announced today by Brian Robbins, Chief Content Officer, Movies and Kids & Family for Paramount+ at the ViacomCBS Investor Event.

The first of Paramount+’s SpongeBob character spinoff movies, which focus on different Bikini Bottom residents, will drop in 2023.

The expansion of the SpongeBob franchise follows the recent success of SpongeBob series offshoots Kamp Koral on Paramount+ and The Patrick Star Show on Nickelodeon, the first season of which will be available soon to stream on Paramount+.

Paramount has made three SpongeBob feature movies, the first in 2004, which altogether have grossed close to $471M worldwide. The highest grossing installment was 2015’s The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water which grossed over $325M WW. However, because of the pandemic, Paramount was forced to pull The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run from U.S. release in 2020. The sequel received a Canadian theatrical release in August of that year, making $4.8M, while the film in the states served as the branded launch for Paramount+ in 2021. The pic’s foreign rights, except for China, were sold to Netflix.

“As we’ve known with Nickelodeon’s long-standing success, the kids and family audience is incredibly loyal, and we see that on Paramount+ as well, with kids and family ranking as one of the strongest genres on the service in terms of both engagement and subscriber acquisition,” said Robbins. “So as they stay for our shows and look for even more of them, we’re doubling down on giving them what they want by expanding the universes of the characters they love the best.”

Skydance Media Plans To Merge Their Operations With Paramount Global, Could This Have An Everlasting Affect On Nickelodeon And MTV?

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As some readers are aware, Shari Redstone is looking to sell her shares in Paramount Global home to MTV and Nickelodeon. Currently, Skydance Media and Sony Pictures Television in a joint bid with Apollo Global Management are battling it out.

The Sony-Apollo deal has garnered a lot of media scrutiny as insiders report a possible dismemberment of their linear portfolio. With Paramount Studios being merged onto Sony Pictures Television current offering and studio lots auctioned off.

Skydance Media proposal is said to be favorable because unlike Sony-Apollo they wouldn't go through any regulatory hurdles for foreign ownership. Their plan would be to merge their operations with Paramount Global of course the finer details haven't been outlined. 

From what several sources uncovered, Skydance Media is planning to merge/bundle Paramount+ with another streaming service. It is no secret that Netflix and Disney+ have been edging out the competition so it's likely they're looking after Paramount’s interests. 

Skydance Media has worked with Paramount Global on several projects such as Mission: Impossible, Transformers, Top Gun, Jack Reacher and Star Trek.

If anything, we presume a possible merger between Skydance Media and Paramount Global could lead to a reduction of content or at least for its linear portfolio. As mentioned, Skydance wants to merge Paramount+ with another streaming service. 

On top of that they've got several projects in development and with Paramount Pictures they'll expand on that. Prior to acquisition talks, Netflix had licensed various content from Nickelodeon like Saving Bikini Bottoms: The Sandy Cheeks Movie and Fairly OddParents: A New Wish.

Although Sony-Apollo would lead to the purging of TV channels outside of regulatory confinement. These channels could lose credibility under Skydance Media and serve as second fiddle to the endeavors licensed to Netflix or even Apple TV+.

‘The Thundermans Return’ Gets Spinoff Series At Nickelodeon With Original Series Cast Members

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The superhero Thundermans are off to solve more crimes. Nickelodeon Studios has given a green light to a new spinoff series based on characters from the hit live-action movie The Thundermans Return.

The spinoff series will follow Phoebe and Max, played by original series cast members Kira Kosarin and Jack Griffo, who are sent undercover to handle a new threat in the seaside town of Secret Shores and bring Chloe (Maya Le Clark) along to develop her superhero talent. Production will begin in Vancouver in August, with premiere details to be announced at a later date.

In the spinoff, Chloe (Le Clark) forms a bond with two classmates while they investigate suspicious activity coming from the local school, who don’t realize their new friend has secret powers. As the danger increases, the Thunderman trio must stay in town indefinitely, leaving the squabbling twins in charge of raising their younger sister.

The Thundermans Return feature-length movie. based on the hit live-action superhero comedy series The Thundermans, follows the superpowered family as they attempt to live a normal life while using their superhuman abilities to stop crime. It premiered earlier this year to stellar ratings, ranking as the number-one entertainment telecast for the year to date in Live+3 across all cable among Kids 6-11. It reached 1.6 million Total Viewers throughout its premiere weekend (March 7-10) across airings on Nickelodeon and Nick At Nite (4 telecasts).

The Thundermans premiered on Nickelodeon in October 2013 and wrapped its four-season run in 2018, ranking as the number-one series across all TV among Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11. Created and executive produced by three-time Emmy-winner Jed Spingarn, the scripted half-hour series follows superhero twins with opposite personalities, Phoebe and Max Thunderman, as they navigate their way through school, friends and a family of extraordinary superheroes, all while keeping their true identities a secret. .

The series is executive produced by Jed Spingarn (Big Time Rush, Jimmy Neutron) and Sean W. Cunningham & Marc Dworkin (The Thundermans, Julie and the Phantoms). Kira Kosarin is executive producing. Jack Griffo is also an executive producer on the series. Production of the series for Nickelodeon Studios is overseen by Shauna Phelan, Head of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Live-Action. Brian Banks serves as Nickelodeon’s Executive in Charge of Production.

Development Alert: Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years Cancelled After Two Seasons On Nickelodeon

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Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years is an American animated television series created by Stephen Hillenburg and developed by Luke Brookshier, Marc Ceccarelli, Andrew Goodman, Kaz, Mr. Lawrence, and Vincent Waller that premiered on Paramount + on March 4, 2021. 

The series is a prequel and spinoff of Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants, featuring younger versions of the characters as they attend summer camp. The camp is run by Mr. Krabs with Mrs. Puff overseeing camp activities. 

In August 2021, the series was renewed for a 13-episode second which is slated to be released in later in the year. Although, the series hadn't been officially cancelled the second season's commission was halved by the network. 

Unlike Baby Shark’s Big Show and That Girl Lay Lay whose episodes were burned off on secondary networks. Kamp Koral will be having its final prayers on Nickelodeon likely due to the purging of shows due in light of Quiet On Set and corporate write offs.

Nickelodeon's future as a network had since then remained in doubt. As the parent company embarks on a possible acquisition and shows like Avatar: The Last Airbender (live-action) and The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish rolling out on Netflix globally. 

Adventure Time | Pilot | Nickelodeon/Cartoon Network

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The short focuses on a boy named Pen (later renamed Finn in the television series) and his best friend, a shapeshifting dog named Jake. One day, Lady Rainicorn, a unicorn-like creature, flies past them in tears; Pen and Jake follow her to an icy domain, where they discover that the Ice King has kidnapped Lady Rainicorn's owner, Princess Bubblegum, in the hope of marrying her. 

Paramount+ Removes 10 Nickelodeon Titles Including ‘Blue’s Clues & You!’ & ‘Rugrats’ Series

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Paramount+ has purged 10 Nickelodeon original series, following the removal of other Nick titles from the platform over the past several months.

The list includes Are You Afraid of the Dark? (2019-2022), Blue’s Clues & You! (2019), It’s Pony (2020-2022), Middlemost Post (2021-2022), Ollie’s Pack (2020), Ryan’s Mystery Playdate (2019-2023), Santiago of the Seas (2020), That Girl Lay Lay (2021-2024) as well as the made-for-Paramount+ Big Nate (2022)and Rugrats (2021).

This is said to be part of content removal addressed in the most recent Q4 earnings call on February 28. Targeting Nick titles is a little surprising as, according to parent Paramount Global, the network’s Kids & Family content consistently ranks among the most watched and re-watched programming on Paramount+.

“In connection with our continued review of our international content strategy, during the first quarter of 2024 we made a strategic decision to focus on content with mass global appeal,” the company said in its 10-K filing. “As part of this, we are rationalizing original content on Paramount+, especially internationally, and improving the efficiency of our linear network programming. As a result, we have reviewed our expansive global content portfolio and are removing select content from our platforms.”

Paramount expects “to recognize additional programming charges that we currently expect to be in the range of approximately $700 million to $900 million during the first quarter of 2024.”

Nickelodeon's Live-Action Slate On Possible Hiatus Following Release Of ID's Documentary Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV

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During the week, Investigation Discovery unveiled a new four part documentary series, Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV. With a fifth episode set to rollout in the coming weeks which sees various former Nickelodeon stars talk about their experience on the network.

Episode 3 garnered the most attention after All That and Drake And Josh star Drake Bell came forward to address the abuse he experienced as a minor. Since then, several notable figures came forward to voice their support with talks over the matter still ongoing. 

Nickelodeon had responded to the revelations on Quiet On Set but some child actors feel more needs to be done by the network:

“Though we cannot corroborate or negate allegations of behaviors from productions decades ago, Nickelodeon as a matter of policy investigates all formal complaints as part of our commitment to fostering a safe and professional workplace environment free of harassment or other kinds of inappropriate conduct. Our highest priorities are the well-being and best interests not just of our employees, casts, and crew, but of all children, and we have adopted numerous safeguards over the years to help ensure we are living up to our own high standards and the expectations of our audience.”

Schneiderverse hold on Nickelodeon 

Following the release of Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV, Nickelodeon has distanced themselves from anything Schneider this includes Henry Danger and Danger Force shows that form part of the Dangerverse and also the last of Dan's masterpieces. 

In 2019, Nickelodeon did an investigation on misconduct in the workplace and fired Dan Schneider after investigation concluded. Although, he has no involvement in any projects from the network he is still being credited amongst properties.

Drake Bell after coming forward on Quiet On Set had criticized the network for keeping these shows on air for several years. It has caused further live-action on the channel to be boycott with their future in jeopardy.

As some readers aware, Nickelodeon currently has only two live-action projects on the air, The Really Loud House and Tyler Perry's Young Dylan. Following cancelations to Danger Force and That Girl Lay Lay, these shows are likely to suffer the same effect if not worse.

We're not saying Nickelodeon won't offer any further live-action but the toxicity that persisted on previous projects would endanger their success rate. If anything, it's possible Nickelodeon could put more attention to their animation slate. 

Something we've kind of seen Disney Channel put more emphasis as they've got a new movie on Big City Greens coming out alongside a new season of Phineas And Ferb. Monsters At Work which was previously a Disney+ first had moved to the network for Season 2.

Although Nickelodeon doesn't have a consistent lineup of content its one of the very few brands alongside Disney Channel to offer anything noteworthy as all other content is streamed these days.