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StudioCanal Unveils Animated Adaptation Of Controversial ‘The Rainbow Fish’ Children’s Book

Studiocanal is getting behind an animated feature adaptation of Marcus Pfister’s children’s classic The Rainbow Fish about an arrogant shiny fish who learns there’s more to life than glittering scales.

The pan-European studio’s German arm Studiocanal Germany is partnering with Claussen + Putz Filmproduktion and Zodiac Pictures on the feature, continuing a collaboration which has also yielded titles such as The Robber Hotzenplotz, The Little Witch and Heidi.

The book, which has sold more than 30 million copies since its publication in 1992, is a beloved children’s staple but has also stirred-up controversy in the U.S. in recent years amid debate over its underlying message.

In the book, the protagonist is a beautiful but arrogant fish who is shunned when he refuses to share his glittering scales with other fish. On the advice of a wise old octopus, he starts giving up his scales to the point that he only has one left but ends up with lots of friends.

Writer Pfister has said the story is ultimately about the beauty of sharing, but recent detractors have said it sends out mixed messages about individuality, acceptance, coercion and boundaries, in turn sparking debates over cancel culture.

This has not stopped Studiocanal putting their heft behind the animated adaptation.

“The Rainbow Fish carries a universal message that is understood and loved all over the world. It is a great joy for us to reinterpret this special story together with our partners as a major cinematic experience for audiences of all ages,” said Studiocanal Germany co-heads Hooman Afshari and Lutz Rippe.

The creative team also took on board some of the recent conversations to put the original book’s intended core message more clearly to the forefront. This resulted in a deliberate shifting of certain emphases, new characters being introduced, and other adjustments.

The film’s feature-length duration also allowed the team to explore the message of the original book in more depth.

The synopsis for the film adaptation reads: “With his shimmering scales, the Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in the entire ocean. But he is also vain and proud, which alienates the other fish. As a result, he becomes increasingly lonely. When he eventually loses one of his beloved glittering scales, it is none other than the Little Blue fish who accompanies him on the search into the deepest parts of the ocean. An adventurous journey begins – and the Rainbow Fish learns that together we are much braver than alone, and that true friendship is more precious than the most magnificent coat of scales.”

The production has come together in partnership with Germany’s 80-year-old Augsburg Puppet Theatre. It is based on a screenplay and directed by the theater’s veteran puppeteer Florian Moch, who has brought the story’s underwater world and colourful community of fish to life through traditional puppetry, crafting most of the puppets himself.

“Being able to create a contemporary, handcrafted puppet film with The Rainbow Fish is something very special—and a childhood dream come true for me,” said Moch.

A high-profile ensemble has been assembled for the German voices of the beloved sea creatures, including actors Jannik Schümann and Luna Wedler, TV host Tobi Krell, actor Bjarne Mädel, comedian Oliver Kalkofe, musician Bela B. Felsenheimer, actors Andrea Sawatzki, Hella von Sinnen and Mechthild Großmann and content creator Tom Böttcher.

Filming in Augsburg will continue until mid-July, with a German theatrical release scheduled for November 19, 2026.

Studiocanal is handling worldwide distribution and worldwide sales.

StudioCanal And Heyday Films Announce New Pippi Longstocking Animated TV Series

StudioCanal has announced the development of a new animated television adaptation of Pippi Longstocking in partnership with The Astrid Lindgren Company. The series is being produced by StudioCanal, Heyday Films, and Submarine, with award-winning writer Sara Daddy attached as head writer and screenwriter.

The new series will consist of 52 x 11-minute episodes and will be produced in 3D CGI animation. Designed as a fresh and contemporary reimagining of Astrid Lindgren’s beloved character, the series will introduce Pippi’s fearless spirit, humour, and independence to a new generation of viewers. Production is scheduled to begin in October 2026.

Head Writer Sara Daddy comments, “To be entrusted by the Lindgren family and the brilliant Heyday and StudioCanal teams with the keys to Villa Villekulla is such a privilege. As the daughter of a seaman who overturned convention and took me out of school to sail around the world, I have always felt a connection with Pippi. I am having so much fun honoring her fiercely independent spirit, free-thinking ways, and, of course, superhuman strength. With the brilliant wit and warmth of Astrid Lindgren’s voice as our guide, our aim is to ensure Pippi remains a joyful, empowering icon for today’s children. It is a dream project.”

Max Hallén, CEO of The Astrid Lindgren Company, says: “Astrid Lindgren’s stories continue to grow their audience around the world, reaching new generations of children across markets, platforms and formats. Pippi Longstocking remains at the heart of that journey. Her courage, independence and playful way of challenging the world around her have inspired children around the world for over eighty years and continue to do so today. This series represents an important milestone in our ambition to expand the reach of Astrid Lindgren’s stories and create new opportunities for children everywhere to discover Pippi.”

The series will be produced by David Heyman, Rosie Alison and Rob Silva of Heyday Films, the banner behind the Emmy and Annie Award-winning “The Adventures of Paddington” series, as well as the feature films “Paddington,” “Paddington 2” and “Paddington in Peru,” with “Paddington 4” currently in development.

Red-haired Pippi Longstocking is the main character in the eponymous series of children’s books by celebrated Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. She originated from bedtime stories told to her daughter Karin about an anything but pious freckled little girl with boundless energy, strength and bravery.

A testament to Pippi Longstocking’s enduring and timeless global appeal, the Pippi books have sold over 70 million physical copies, been translated into 80 languages worldwide, and continue to sell 1.5 million annually.

In addition to the animated series, a new Pippi Longstocking feature film based on Astrid Lindgren’s classic stories is currently in development. The film will be produced by David Heyman, Jeffrey Clifford, and Rosie Alison for Heyday Films.

StudioCanal will oversee worldwide distribution of the series. StudioCanal Kids & Family will manage merchandising and licensing in France and the UK, while Rights & Brands will serve as the global merchandising agent for all other markets.

Studiocanal And Superprod Team Up For ‘Toto The Ninja Cat’ Animated Series

Studiocanal Television and French production company Superprod have teamed up to develop British TV presenter Dermot O’Leary’s popular children’s book series Toto the Ninja Cat into an animated action-comedy series.

Illustrated by Nick East, the six-book series has already been translated into 19 languages, with a seventh installment set to be published later this year. The show follows a partially sighted cat who transforms her visual impairment into a “ninja superpower” using her heightened senses.

Alongside her brother and a trusted band of friends, Toto courageously protects the animals of London from villainous plots and disasters.

The upcoming Toto the Ninja Cat adaptation will consist of 52 episodes running at 11 minutes each, written by Nick Ostler and Mark Huckerby (Danger Mouse). Executive producing the project are Dermot O’Leary himself and his director wife, Dee Koppang O’Leary (The Crown, Bridgerton). Notably, this series is among the first projects to come out of “Studiocanal Stories,” an in-house label formed in 2024 dedicated to literary adaptations for film and television. Worldwide sales for the animated series will be jointly handled by Studiocanal and Superights.

Canal+ And Sky Involved In Production Of New Miffy Animated Series

A new Miffy animated series will go out on Sky in the UK. The deal comes with the much-loved bunny character celebrating her 70th anniversary this year. Sky Kids has picked up the show from Studiocanal and Superights.

Created by Dutch illustrator Dick Bruna – who first drew the iconic character to entertain his young son whilst on a rainy seaside holiday – Miffy has graced a series of picture books that have sold 85 million copies and are now published in over 50 languages. Bruna’s simple but classic design graces a wide range of toys, clothing and merch, with Mercis holding the global rights.

There have been several Miffy shows and even a movie over the years. The new Miffy CGI toon series was produced by Studiocanal, Mercis and Superprod Animation with pay-TV giant Canal+, which will launch it in France.

Miffy runs to 78 episodes of 7-minutes and is in production. The show sees the young bunny and her chums discovering the world around them as Miffy’s positive attitude helps overcome any tricky situations.

The first eps will deliver this September. The core audience is 3-to-5 year-olds, although Miffy holds wider appeal, with the little rabbit character becoming a Gen-Z favorite in recent years.

Studiocanal and Superights are across international sales. Sky Kids programming is acquired by Lucy Murphy, Director of Kids Content at Sky. The Miffy deal was negotiated by Alexander Wright, Acquisitions Manager, and Alia Morsy, Acquisitions Executive, for Sky Kids.

Imrun Islam, Head of Film and TV Licensing UK & Ireland at Studiocanal, said the Sky team have been “enthusiastic and collaborative since the early start of our discussions,” and added: “The deal heralds a new step for much loved Miffy, marking only the beginning on her way to reach to kids and families worldwide.”

Nathalie Pinguet, Deputy General Manager, Sales & Acquisitions, at Superights said: “It has been a pleasure to work with Lucy Murphy and her amazing team. I feel that the Sky teams are passionate about Miffy and I’m sure they will give her a privileged place in Sky’s line-up.”

Max & The Midknights Has Been Renewed For A Season 4 On Nickelodeon

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.

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.

Dora Has Been Revived For A Season 6 On Nickelodeon

In the first all-new DORA episode, "Mami Day/Pet Day," Dora travels across the rainforest to get a gift for Mami. Along the way, she helps her friends make gifts for their mommies too. Then, Dora and Boots throw a party to celebrate Pet Day and show all the rainforest pets just how much they are loved.

DORA stars: Diana Zermeño as Dora; Asher Colton Spence as Boots; Anairis Quiñones as Map and The Fiesta Trio’s Armadillo; AJ Beckles 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; Logan J. Alarcon-Poucel as Tico; Tandi Fomukong as Isa; Quintún Muñoz as Benny; Eric Bauza as Big Red Chicken; Kathleen Herles, the original voice of Dora the Explorer, as Mami; and Kai Edgar as Dora's cousin, Diego. The series' guest star roster includes: Taboo as Quickatoo; Kate del Castillo as Ale the Alebrije; Dascha Polanco as La Reina; Danny Trejo, as Santa; and Jett Gomez, who joins her dad Taboo on the series, as Quickatina, Quickatoo’s (Taboo) daughter.

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. Max Goodman is Nickelodeon's Executive in Charge of Production for the series. Dora the Explorer was created by Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes and Eric Weiner. DORA is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

The extensive ExploraDora Collection on Paramount+ includes Dora (seasons 1-4), the original Dora the Explorer series, the new original feature-length live-action movie Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado, exclusive specials, and even more franchise content, available to stream now. Start streaming today at ParamountPlus.com.

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. Throughout its 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.

Nickelodeon Renews SpongeBob Squarepants And The Patrick Star Show For More Seasons

Nickelodeon has picked up additional seasons of its longest-running series, SpongeBob SquarePants, and its spinoff The Patrick Star Show. SpongeBob SquarePants, starring Tom Kenny, has been renewed for Cycle 16 (Seasons 18 and 19 with 26 half-hour episodes in total) and The Patrick Star Show, headlined by Bill Fagerbakke, for Cycle 4 (Seasons 6 and 7 with 26 half-hour episodes in total).

All four new seasons are currently in production. Season 18 of SpongeBob SquarePants and Season 6 of The Patrick Star Show are scheduled to premiere on Nickelodeon in Q4 2026, with Season 19 of SpongeBob and Season 7 of Patrick Star slated for 2027.

The SpongeBob SquarePants and The Patrick Star Show pickups follow similar renewals last month for Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol and spinoff Rubble & Crew for an additional 26 episodes each, marking seasons 14 and 15 for Paw Patrol, and seasons 5 and 6 for Rubble & Crew. Meanwhile, the network late last year canceled Dora and Tales Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

The pickups and the cancellations fit into the programming shift after the Paramount-Skydance merger that prioritizes top franchises across the Paramount cable brands consolidated into a TV Media division overseen by Chair George Cheeks. He signaled the strategy in a memo last November that named both SpongeBob and PAW Patrol while hinting at a slimming down the roster of cable series. (Because of how long it takes to produce animated series, the new cycles of SpongeBob Square Pants and The Patrick Star Show were likely already in the works at the time.)

“Our cable brands will focus on a more curated slate, optimizing programming and marketing resources to amplify what resonates most,” Cheeks said back then. “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.”

The SpongeBob SquarePants franchise is the #1 cross-platform franchise in 2026-to-date among K6-11, Nickelodeon said, citing Nielsen Big Data + Panel L+SD streaming/L+3D linear.

Paw Patrol And Rubble Crew Renewed For Two Additional Seasons At Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon and Spin Master Entertainment have announced that they are renewing global preschool hit PAW Patrol® and its hit spinoff Rubble & Crew™ for additional episode cycles. Both animated series have been picked up for an additional 26 episodes each, marking seasons 14 and 15 for the top-rated, award-winning PAW Patrol, and the fifth and sixth seasons of Rubble & Crew.

PAW Patrol currently ranks as the #1 preschool series on all TV year-to-date with premieres among Kids 2-5. PAW Patrol is also the #1 cross-platform preschool franchise in year-to-date among Kids 2-5, generating over 8 billion minutes viewed.*

This summer, new episodes of PAW Patrol will premiere Fridays at 10am (ET/PT), beginning June 5, while all-new season five episodes of Rubble & Crew will air at 10:30am (ET/PT), beginning July 10, on Nickelodeon. Both will encore the next day, Saturdays at 11am (ET/PT) and 11:30am (ET/PT), respectively, on the Nick Jr. channel.

Fans can stream the Paramount+ PAW Patrol PAWsome collection, featuring multiple seasons, blockbuster hits PAW Patrol: The Movie and PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, the hit spinoff Rubble & Crew, and fan-favorite specials, including the new high-octane PAW Patrol: Air Rescue compilation, where Ryder and the pups suit up for a high-flying, action-packed rescue adventure on the ground and in the sky.

PAW Patrol and Rubble & Crew represent a powerhouse in kids’ streaming music, with PAW Patrol alone exceeding 10M weekly streams across all platforms and its platinum-certified theme song surpassing 655M global streams. The 2026 pipeline includes 20+ new releases for the franchise, with music that consistently debuts among the Top 3 new Kids music releases on Spotify and Apple Music.

In seasons 14 and 15, the PAW Patrol is on a roll with adventures that take the pups from the prehistoric wilds of Dinosaur Island to the rock-climbing heights of Rescue Mountain. Along the way, they’ll team up with new friends--from a speedy racing pooch to the legendary Abominable Snow Pup--proving that for this team, no job is too big, no pup is too small!

In the upcoming fifth and sixth seasons of Rubble & Crew, fans will strap on safety gear and get ready for demolition, as Builder Cove’s construction heroes become the Wrecking Crew, moving from construction to destruction. They’re not putting things up--they’re smashing, bashing, and crashing things down.

This summer will also see the PAW Patrol pups bound back onto the big screen in their third theatrical adventure, in theatres Friday, August 14. In PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, directed by Cal Brunker, after their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups 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 archrival, Mayor 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 pups 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 PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie voice cast includes Carter Young, Mckenna Grace, Terry Crews, Meredith MacNeill, Ron Pardo, Jennifer Hudson, Hayden Chemberlen, Fortune Feimster, Jameela Jamil, Rain Janjua, Bill Nye, Paris Hilton, Lucien Duncan-Reid, William Desrosiers, Nylan Parthipan, and Snoop Dogg, and introduces Henry Bolan.

Britney Spears At The Recording Studio | South Park | Comedy Central

Britney technically made her first South Park appearance in the episode, "The Succubus", the optometrist shows Eric Cartman a picture of Spears and a picture of Carmen Electra and asks him to say which one looks better. Cartman selected Electra over Spears. Spears was next seen in the episode, "Christian Rock Hard" as one of the artists supporting the strike against illegal music downloading. Due to illegal downloading, Britney found herself unable to purchase a private plane with a remote control system, and the loss was apparently devastating for her.

Britney's most prominent role however was in "Britney's New Look". Due to years of abuse from the tabloid media, Spears attempts to hide in South Park and recover. However, after footage is shot of her peeing on a ladybug, she slowly starts to lose grip on herself, feeling at a loss for why everyone wants to hate her so much. She is finally pushed over the edge by the Boys who try and force her to take a picture of her pooping on a squirrel.

She offers them an alternative picture and proceeds to shoot her own head off with a shotgun. She survives, though the top of her head is missing, and Stan Marsh and Kyle Broflovski offer to help her any way that they can. To their bewilderment, however, Britney's manager forces her to make another record and perform at the MTV music awards, where Britney is continued to be insulted and ridiculed by the world following a poor live performance (which was primarily caused her disfigurement). Hating to see Britney so broken down, Stan and Kyle try and escort her to the North Pole in the hopes of getting her away from the media. However, they are chased down into an empty field where it seems everyone has gathered so as to finally finish off Spears.

It is revealed that the entire population has intentionally built-up Spears as an icon, so as to sacrifice her for good corn harvest. However, unlike in the early days where they killed the sacrifice themselves, they instead use the media to push the girl over the edge and thus end her own life. They then proceed to take photos of her until at last she dies. A poster featuring Spears appears at a ticket booth in the episode, "The Ring", showing her with the top of her head again, although this may just be a poster for a past concert. Britney, however, is shown to be alive again (although still missing the top of her head), as a background character in the episode "200", in which she joins with other celebrities to get revenge on South Park for all the mocking and abuse they suffered.

How Did Casper The Friendly Ghost Die?

Casper the Friendly Ghost made his theatrical debut in I. Sparber's 1945 short "The Friendly Ghost," released by Famous Studios. The gimmick of the short was that a boy-like apparition named Casper, feeling lonely and wanting friends, would causally approach animals and adults to introduce himself only to see them flee in terror. He is, after all, a ghost. Only open-minded children could see that Casper wasn't a threat and befriend him.

The success of "The Friendly Ghost" led to 54 additional Famous Studios Casper shorts that lasted through 1959. Casper also began starring in a series of Harvey Comics in 1951, and the character's mythos expanded greatly. He soon became friends with a witch named Wendy and was bullied by some baddies called the Ghostly Trio. The comics and shorts also spawned multiple TV shows to feature the Friendly Ghost, mostly in the 1960s and 1970s, and his popularity was retained throughout the 1980s through incessant reruns. In 1995, Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment released a big-budget, high-profile, live-action "Casper" movie, directed by Brad Silberling, which realized the Friendly Ghost in CGI. The $55 million film earned an impressive $288 million at the box office and left a deep mark on kids who saw it.

The 1995 "Casper" movie was the first time Casper's ghostliness was addressed directly. Casper, after all, had to die to become a Friendly Ghost, and audiences finally had to note that this was actually the story of Casper the Little Dead Boy. In a brief moment at the end of the film, Casper is resurrected, played by actor Devon Sawa.

This begs the very practical question: how did Casper die? What tragedy befell the young Casper McFadden that he was killed and left on the Earthly plane as a spirit?

What was the sad fate of Casper the Little Dead Boy?

In Silberling's film, a young girl named Kat (Christina Ricci) and her psychologist father Dr. Harvey (Bill Pullman) move into the haunted house where Casper (Malachi Pearson) and the Ghostly Trio (Brad Garrett, Joe Alaskey, and Joe Nipote) hang out. Throughout the film, Kat becomes friends with Casper, and the Ghostly Trio plays a prank on Dr. Harvey ... by telling him they have access to his dead wife. Casper eventually reveals that he caught pneumonia and died after playing in the snow.

Casper returned as a ghost, however, and began to haunt his own father, a mad scientist named J.T. McFadden. Dr. McFadden invented a machine to transform his ghostly son back into a mortal being after being tormented by visions of his dead son's spirit. McFadden would have used his Lazarus machine, but he was declared insane and committed to an asylum before he had a chance. Because Casper is a ghost, he can't remember all the details of his life.

And the story bears a note of tragedy beyond Casper's mere death. It seems the reason Casper was out in the cold catching pneumonia is because his father bought him a brand-new sled, and Casper loved it so much, that he rode it all day and into the night. His father was indirectly responsible for his son's illness.

The 1995 film was the first time Casper's death was explicitly mentioned. In previous Harvey Comics, Casper was never alive, having been born to a ghost mother and a ghost father. The fact that ghosts can breed is a theological can of worms we're not going to open here. The 1995 film was also the first time Casper the Little Dead Boy was given a last name. Up until then, Casper was just known as The Friendly Ghost.

Other theories about Casper's death

Prior to 1995, there were theories — openly perpetuated by "The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening — that Casper was actually the ghost of Richie Rich, another character published by Harvey Comics. When one looks at drawings of Casper and Richie side-by-side, one will note that they have similar head and body proportions, as well as the same large eyes. Both Casper and Richie also live in enormous mansions. Groening felt that Richie Rich died as a child, and his spirit remained in his mansion in perpetuity. "Perhaps he realized how hollow the pursuit of money really is and took his own life," Lisa Simpson once posited. Because ghosts have faulty memories, Richie started going by the name Casper.

Some have taken the Casper/Richie story one step further by suggesting that Richie Rich's parents fell upon hard times and had to murder their child for the insurance money. Casper, in that case, would have returned from the grave as a vengeful spirit.

Of course, Casper and Richie Rich did occasionally meet one another in cross-over comics from Harvey, so that theory doesn't hold a lot of water (or ectoplasm, as the case may be). It also doesn't jive with the 1959 short "Casper's Birthday Party" wherein audiences met Casper's ghostly parents. Either Casper and his family all died together (which is possible), or Casper lives in a universe of mating ghosts (also possible, though disturbing to ponder). Or perhaps Casper revenge-killed them, and all three lost their memories of the murder and began living together again in ghostly familial bliss (definitely also possible).

The Boys Play At Michael Jefferson's House | South Park | Michael Jackson

In "The Jeffersons", after years of being targeted by the police, Michael Jefferson moves to South Park into what is said to be "The Donovans' Old Residence" with his son, Blanket Jefferson. Michael hopes that he can escape the police's constant attempts at framing him for child molestation. When Blanket makes friends with the boys, Jefferson quickly steals them for himself, in his continued attempts at regaining his lost childhood, often at the neglect of his own son. Jefferson is quickly targeted by the Park County Police Force, upon discovering that a rich black man had moved to town.

His new home in South Park is similar to his Neverland Ranch, as he has various expensive things including a cotton candy machine, arcade games, an amusement park, a train that children can ride, and even a small zoo in his backyard. He seems most fond however of his 'wishing tree' in which he climbs into and sings while not knowing his son Blanket can't climb the wishing tree.

Lost SpongeBob x Blink 182 'All the Small Things' Music Video From MTV2's Video Mods

SpongeBob SquarePants is the perfect franchise for lost media. A Blink 182 "All the Small Things" music video supposedly aired on MTV2 in the mid 2000s as part of the network's MTV2's Video Mods, but this lost SpongeBob video was never confirmed. After a hunt spanning more than a decade, the hunt has officially ended.

SpongeBob's lost music video takes character models from the video game SpongeBob SquarePants: Lights, Camera, Pants and uses them in a new way. Everyone meets up in the Krusty Krab, outside the pineapple home, and even in the Patty Wagon to sing and dance. The whole thing is an amazing find for the lost media community.

Nickelodeon's International Feeds Will Begin Airing The Hit CG-Animated Adventure Series, "Sonic Prime"

Nickelodeon International will premiere Sonic Prime, the hit CG-animated adventure series based on the iconic Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, across its feeds in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), South Africa, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Portugal in June 2026 following its debut on Nicktoons a year prior.

In Sonic Prime, the action-packed adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog go into overdrive when a run-in with Dr. Eggman results in a literal universe-shattering event. Desperate to piece his prime reality back together and save his old friends, Sonic races through the Shatterverse, discovering strange worlds and enlisting new friends in an epic adventure of a lifetime.

In the series premiere episode, "Shattered," Sonic fights Dr. Eggman and loses. He wakes up in New Yoke City-a nightmare world ruled by Dr. Eggman and where his "best friend", Tails, is a loner called Nine. Just as Sonic earns Nine's trust-they're captured by the Chaos Council! (#101-60)

Co-produced by SEGA and WildBrain, Sonic Prime was animated at WildBrain’s Vancouver studio, with SEGA and WildBrain jointly participating across production, distribution and licensing. SEGA represents licensing for Sonic Prime in North America, LatAm and Japan, while WildBrain CPLG represents the brand in the rest of the world.

Sonic Prime comes to Nickelodeon as part of a partnership between Paramount and WildBrain to bring the hit series to the top kids’ entertainment channel. The agreement saw 22 half-hour episodes and one hour-long special of Sonic Prime launch on Nickelodeon in the US and Australia on December 7, followed by Italy (on Super!, Paramount's free-to-air kids channel) on December 23, Nickelodeon UK & Ireland on January 20, and on Nickelodeon Germany on March 1.

When the partnership was first announced, Katie Wilson, VP Global Sales and Acquisitions at WildBrain, said: “SEGA’s Sonic the Hedgehog is one of today’s most popular entertainment brands. Sonic Prime is a huge hit with fans and a terrific example of how, at WildBrain, we are able to partner with IP owners to drive engagement for brands. With their strong track record of Sonic content across highly popular live-action feature films and their Knuckles series, Paramount is the ideal partner to extend Sonic Prime’s popularity with new audiences around the world on Nickelodeon.”

Layla Lewis, Senior Vice President, Global Acquisitions and Content Partnerships at Nickelodeon, said: “The Sonic the Hedgehog universe has captivated the hearts of millions around the globe. We are thrilled to partner with WildBrain to bring the series to life on Nickelodeon channels, delivering an action-packed experience that will enthrall audiences around the world.”

Ivo Gerscovich, Senior Vice President and Chief Business and Brand Officer of Sonic, Head of SEGA® Brands, said: “Sonic Prime captivated the Sonic community and audiences worldwide when it was released. Making our content as accessible as possible to our dedicated fanbase is something we always strive for and being able to bring Sonic Prime to more viewers worldwide is the perfect way to make that come to fruition.”

Nickelodeon International To Premiere 'Rugrats (2021)' Season Three In June 2026

Hold on to your diapees, babies, as Nickelodeon International will be premiering the never-seen-before third season of Rugrats (2021) across its Nickelodeon Global Unlimited feed daily 23:45 CET starting Monday 1st June 2026!

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.

The news follows Nickelodeon International premiering season two of Rugrats (2021), including never-before-aired episodes, in March. Unfortunately, Rugrats (2021) was canceled mid-way through its season two run in the U.S. eventually being removed from Nickelodeon and Paramount+ altogether.

Season three of Rugrats (2021) will see the babies travel to Area 54, Phil and Lil meet their "Howard", and Chas and Kira get married!

Monday 1st June 2026 - A Tiger's Tale / Grandchild of the Month: When Spike appears to have transformed into a wild tiger, Tommy tries to tame him so he can stay in the Pickles' house. // Angelica runs a campaign to be elected "Grandchild of the Month" at Grandpa Lou's senior center, with Begley as her advisor. (#301)

Didi books a doggie makeover for Spike that temporarily paints him to look like a tiger, and when the babies see him, they're convinced he's somehow been transformed into a real wild animal. Darsh and Nyra, who know a lot about tigers, explain to Tommy that Spike will have to leave the house and go live among other tigers, but Tommy is sure he can teach Spike how to overcome his new wild-animal instincts. The babies work together to help Spike learn, but the harder they try, the more difficult their job seems. // At the Senior Center, Angelica sees a framed photo of the "Grandchild of the Month" and learns the seniors will be awarding this title to a new grandchild today. With Begley immediately volunteering to be her campaign manager, Angelica runs an aggressive race, trying her best to woo seniors around the building. At first it seems like she's running unopposed, but her brash approach soon drives Begley to jump ship and support a new, popular challenger: Tommy! Who will be victorious in the end?

Tuesday 2nd June 2026 - Bookworm / The Cookie Test: Booky the Bookworm arrives at the library to read the kids a story, but Phil loses his pet worm Todd Jr. in the excitement. // Angelica tries to teach Chuckie and Kimi how to speak up for what they want, since they're going to be living together. (#302)

Kimi shows the babies around the library where Kira works, as everyone gathers for story time with special guest Booky the Bookworm. But when the babies all rush over to meet Booky, Phil is so excited that he forgets to bring Todd Jr., his worm friend who lives in his diaper. Upon returning to their seats, the babies realize Todd Jr. is missing. Now, they must search the entire library to find Todd Jr. before story time starts.// The friends are finally able to check out Chas's and Kira's new house, and the babies immediately explore upstairs to check out the bedrooms. Chuckie badly wants the "Bird Room," while Kimi prefers the "Clown Room," but they each assume the other shares their own preference. Both trying to be polite, Chuckie takes the "Clown Room," and Kimi takes the "Bird Room." Angelica warns each of them that continuing to act like a pushover will have dangerous consequences, and Chuckie and Kimi start to worry that their lives are doomed if they don't start speaking up about what they truly want.

Wednesday 3rd June 2026 - Mudville / Stepping Stone: Darsh shows Phil and Lil that they have individual talents and the twins soon question their entire dynamic as a duo. // Angelica's plan to befriend Nyra backfires when she accidentally gets herself labeled as Darsh's friend instead. (#303)

As the babies play at the park, Phil and Lil are in their usual twin mode, reading each other's minds and acting perfectly in step with each other. But when Darsh suggests a game of "Lizard Catcher" to Phil, Phil discovers it's kind of nice doing something without Lil. Soon, Darsh proposes a game of "Bug World Designer" to Lil, who undergoes a similar revelation. But by the time all the babies come together to build a giant "Mudville," Phil and Lil are no longer willing to work together at all. // When the Mehtas stop by Angelica's house, Angelica tries her best to impress Nyra, but Darsh is the only one who seems interested in befriending her. Angelica is thrilled when Nyra invites her to come along with the Mehtas for the day, but her excitement turns to mortification when it's specified that this would be a playdate with Darsh, not Nyra. The more Angelica tries to shake off Darsh, the more attached he grows, and the further away friendship with Nyra appears to drift.

Thursday 4th June 2026 - Scooped / Class Pet: Susie and her friends travel into the magical world of her grandfather's book to help Robby get to Ice Cream Mountain. // Kimi is thrilled to take home her preschool's bearded dragon, but soon learns that she doesn't enjoy the responsibility. (#304)

Friday 5th June 2026 - Desert Trip: Phil and Lil learn that they're meeting their "Howard" this weekend and when the dads take the babies on a camping trip out into the desert, the babies try to figure out who the twins' "Howard" really is... might he even be an alien from outer space? (#305)

As the dads prepare for a trip out to the desert with the babies, Angelica overhears Betty talking about Phil's and Lil's donor, Howard, explaining that the twins got certain traits from him (like their love of sour things and affinity for bugs). Betty mentions that Howard is coming to visit this weekend, information that Angelica passes along to the excited babies. During their trip, Phil and Lil devise tests to see if a couple men they meet along the way might be their Howard, but neither one seems to fit the description. However, Randy has secretly planned for their campsite to be right near Area 54, a top-secret government facility alleged to contain aliens, and this sparks the babies to wonder if Phil's and Lil's Howard might really be an alien-a theory that makes total sense to them. When Randy and Varun take the babies on a nighttime stroll to check out Area 54, the babies envision a fantasy in which this alien Howard beams them up onto his spaceship and introduces himself.

Saturday 6th June 2026 - Wild Doll / The Pest Plant: Angelica's parents give her and Cynthia a timeout for misbehaving but Cynthia refuses to accept her consequences and runs amok. // Tommy, jealous of the attention Dil is getting, wishes a Venus flytrap would eat his brother, but then regrets doing so (#306)

Sunday 7th June 2026 - Forest Friends / Castle Guy: Susie is embarrassed to be caught playing with Angelica, so she makes up a fake twin sister as a cover story // The babies investigate strange sounds coming from Darsh's closet and discover a hidden castle with an inhabitant who doesn't want to leave (#307)

Monday 8th June 2026 - Tricycle Kid / Simply Simon: Pierce and Tricycle Kid rave about a new toy to the other kids, but Tommy's not convinced by this supposed "right way to play. // When Angelica's uncle Simon returns and claims he's changed his bratty ways, Angelica tries to prove he's lying. (#308)

Tuesday 9th June 2026 - New Year on Ice: On New Year's Day, the group goes to a live performance of "Reptar in Space on Ice: The Musical Experience." Chuckie and Kimi worry that becoming one family means they can only do things one way, but they have different plans for how to help Reptar. (#309)

The morning of New Year's Day, Chuckie and Kimi discuss the different traditions each of their families has, worrying that their new blended family will be forced to choose ONE way of doing things from now on-whether that's how they celebrate the New Year, or how they do story time at night. Later, the friend group goes to see "Reptar in Space on Ice: The Musical Experience" together. While Angelica tries to bond with Nyra, who she learns is a huge Reptar fan, Kimi and the babies get caught up in the show's plot, watching in despair as Reptar's nemesis Arachno defeats him in a battle early on. Chuckie comes up with a plan to help Reptar recover and regroup, but Kimi disagrees, arguing that they should instead focus on stopping Arachno. Chuckie's and Kimi's inability to compromise leads to both of their plans failing, until Phil and Lil suggest they try working together. In doing so, Chuckie and Kimi learn that the Finster-Watanabe family will be able to keep their favorite traditions AND make new ones together.

Wednesday 10th June 2026 - Flower Girl / Flight of the Finster: Angelica, envious that Kimi gets to be a flower girl at Chas's and Kira's wedding, tries to figure out a way to be one, too.// Chuckie is happy to let his big sister Kimi be overprotective of him, but soon realizes that life on "easy mode" is no fun. (#310)

Angelica and the babies learn that Kimi is going to be a flower girl at her mama's wedding, and after hearing about the glory this job entails, Angelica grows determined to be one too. She tries to arrange a wedding between Fluffy and Spike, which fails miserably, and to her disappointment, none of the adults in her life seem like they might get married soon... except for Lou, who has a song performance with Celeste this evening. Unbeknownst to him, Angelica sees tonight as the perfect opportunity to strut her stuff as a flower girl. // The babies are excited for the Senior Center Carnival, where there will be an awesome airplane ride. To prepare, they set up a few "pilot training" tests, but when Kimi sees Chuckie participating, she worries that she's not doing enough as a big sister to protect him. Chuckie soon learns that if he plays into Kimi's concerns, she'll make everything easier for him, including all the games at the carnival. But when she forbids him from going on the airplane ride, he realizes he's gone too far.

Thursday 11th June 2026 - The Toy Box / The Pit: The babies travel to Toyland and find their toys have come to life... but Tommy and Chuckie have been turned into toys themselves!//When Phil gets stuck in a pit, the babies wonder why Lil would rather chase a porcupine than help get her brother out. (#311)

Stu's latest invention, Tori the Talking Toy Box, encourages the babies to tidy up by depositing their toys in "Toyland." But when Tommy and Chuckie try to recover Mr. Tippy Cup (whom Chuckie regrets throwing in), all the babies are magically transported to Toyland as well. And even more shocking-Tommy and Chuckie have been transformed into toys themselves! As the two try to decide how they feel about this new way of life, all the babies come to discover that Toyland isn't quite as perfect as it seems.// While Uncle Jake and Trish show KlickKlack viewers how to forage for cooking ingredients, the babies forage as well, searching for ingredients to make forest brownies. However, Phil and Lil soon get sidetracked following a porcupine, until Phil suddenly falls into a pit. Lil alerts the other babies, but they're confused when she doesn't seem interested in helping them rescue Phil; she just remains focused on finding the porcupine. Oh, well-at least they have forest brownies to share with Phil in the meantime!

Friday 12th June 2026 - Dinner Guest / Bucket List: Susie hosts a dinner party for her friends, but her special guest Bonesy (a model skeleton from Randy's classroom) goes missing. // Darsh thinks he'll be starting preschool soon, so he tries to fit every activity into this final day with his friends. (#312)

As Randy and Lucy prep for their dinner party, Susie wonders how she can entertain her own guests, the other babies. Her answer? Bonesy, the model skeleton Randy brought home from school! Meanwhile, the adult guests grow convinced that Bonesy is part of some mystery game Lucy and Randy have planned. When Randy moves Bonesy to get him out of the way, Susie and her friends try to figure out where their new friend has disappeared to, while the grownups try to figure out what the party's mystery theme actually is. // Ms. Marjorie stops by the Mehtas' house to discuss a design opportunity at the Whole Child Center preschool, but Nyra misunderstands her visit as a sign that Darsh will be attending the school starting tomorrow. Faced with this ticking clock, Darsh endeavors to do everything he's ever wanted to do in this one day he has left before going off to preschool forever. His friends are supportive, of course, but they eventually realize that rushing through fun activities kind of takes away the "fun" part.

Saturday 13th June 2026 - Big Cake Day Part 1: When a broken vase threatens to ruin Chas and Kira's wedding, Angelica and an unseen Wise Fox lead the babies around the world to fix it. In the end, the babies and Angelica learn they need each other-Angelica's the glue that holds them all together. (#313)

Chas and Kira are getting married today, and their backyard has been transformed into a Japanese garden for the celebration. Angelica warns the babies that nothing better go wrong, otherwise no one will get to eat the big cake. Of course, as soon as she makes this announcement, a special Japanese vase sent by Kira's parents shatters into pieces. Angelica plans to travel quickly to Japan and acquire a replacement, but she soon learns from an unseen Wise Fox that there is no replacement; the babies must find the pieces of the broken vase, which have been scattered all over the world. And if that doesn't sound difficult enough, Angelica is tasked with helping make sure the babies succeed... but they're not allowed to know she's helping! The Wise Fox sends his raccoon-dog assistant with Angelica to make sure she follows the rules, as the babies (shadowed by Angelica) travel to a mountain, a desert, Antarctica, and the ocean to collect the pieces of the vase in time for Chuckie's daddy's wedding.

Sunday 14th June 2026 - Big Cake Day Part 2: When a broken vase threatens to ruin Chas and Kira's wedding, Angelica and an unseen Wise Fox lead the babies around the world to fix it. In the end, the babies and Angelica learn they need each other-Angelica's the glue that holds them all together. (#314; 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.

Article was originally published on NickALive!

SpongeBob Ahoy! | Pilot | Nickelodeon

SpongeBoy, Ahoy! (or simply SpongeBoy) is a Columbian animated comedy television series created in 1996 by marine science educator and animator Stephen Hillenburg for Nickelodeon. It chronicles the adventures of the title character and his aquatic friends in the fictional underwater city of Bikini Bottom.

SpongeBoy began life as The Intertidal Zone, an educational comic Hillenburg created for his marine biology class. Hillenburg joined Nickelodeon in 1992, where he worked as an artist on Rocko's Modern Life. After the end of Rocko, Hillenburg began developing SpongeBoy. In 1995, a seven-minute pilot was pitched to Nickelodeon, who greenlit the series.

Spongeboy debuted on May 1, 1996, gaining enormous popularity by its second season. The show lasted two seasons for a total of 50 episodes, ending on June 10, 2001. The show would inspire a 2004 feature film and has a continued presence in merchandise and other media. Re-runs of the show have aired on Nick PT and in syndication, and the show continues to be aired.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Renewed For A Third And Final Season On Disney Channel

The Russos are coming back for one last spell: "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" has been renewed for a four-episode third (and final!) season dropping on Disney+ this summer.

So, what can fans expect from this farewell event? "Billie, still reeling from losing Alex at the end of Season 2, discovers that the only way to rescue her mother is to reunite with her long-lost father," reads the official logline. "As her family bands together to find Alex, Billie realizes that their combined power is the only way the Russos can defeat the evil plaguing them."

In addition to guest-starring in several Season 3 episodes, executive producer Selena Gomez will also make her directorial debut with the premiere. Production on the final season begins next week.

A continuation of Disney Channel's "Wizards of Waverly Place," which originally aired from 2007 to 2012, "Beyond" follows a grown-up Justin Russo (David Henrie) as he schools a new generation of spellcasters on the ways of wizardry. This new generation includes Justin's sons Roman (Alkaio Thiele) and Milo (Max Matenko), as well as Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown), a young wizard with a mysterious past — and an even more mysterious destiny — who comes to live with the Russos at the behest of Justin's sister Alex (Gomez).

Additional characters include Justin's wife Giada (Mimi Gianopulos) and Billie's bestie Winter (Taylor Cora), two mortals who regularly find themselves caught up in the family's magical shenanigans.

Trick Moon | Pilot | Cartoon Network

Prince and his loyal crew are defenders of the land and protectors of the Magic Moonstone... until one of them betrays them. Now trapped in the Moonstone, Prince must rely on his younger siblings Trickshot and Pocket to lead the group and protect the Moonstone (and himself), which, due to being two young kids, they'd much rather goof off and have fun instead.

Whoopass Stew | PowerPuff Girls Pilot | Cartoon Network

"Whoopass Stew - A Sticky Situation" or "Whoopass Girls - A Sticky Situation" is a one-reel film and the first ever appearance of The Powerpuff Girls.

It was a project that Craig McCracken made while in CalArts animation college in 1992. He sent it off to Cartoon Network while working at Hanna-Barbera Studios. It had to be renamed to "Powerpuff Girls" as "Whoopass Girls" was an unacceptable name for the channel's target audience. McCracken had four shorts planned out, but only this one got finished due to Cartoon Network's lack of interest in the original concept

Regular Show: The Lost Tapes Launches With A Half-Hour Special On Cartoon Network Africa

Cartoon Network announced today the return of one of its most celebrated animated comedy series, Regular Show. Premiering with a special half-hour episode on Monday, 11 May across Cartoon Network’s global channels, Regular Show: The Lost Tapes uncovers all-new chaotic escapades of Mordecai and Rigby.

Created by Executive Producer JG Quintel and produced by Cartoon Network Studios, Regular Show: The Lost Tapes centres on Mordecai and Rigby – best friends who work and live at a local park. Somehow, their mundane jobs always descend into surreal chaos, much to the annoyance of their boss and coworkers. From crashing a friend’s luau to searching for the sweetest spot to take a nap, avoiding work quickly spirals into thwarting surreal disasters… in the most hilarious and entertaining ways.

Warner Bros. Discovery GM, International Kids, Animation and Franchise Vanessa Brookman said: “Regular Show has always been a cultural lightning bolt, defined by bold humour, unforgettable characters and a distinctive visual style. Its return underscores our commitment to premium animation with global appeal. With Regular Show: The Lost Tapes, JG Quintel and the team honour the original’s legacy while introducing something fresh. We’re excited to bring Mordecai, Rigby and the gang back to audiences worldwide, while welcoming a new generation of fans.”

President, Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, Sam Register said: “Thank goodness JG works harder than Mordecai and Rigby, or we might have had to wait another nine years to see these characters again. With Regular Show: The Lost Tapes, JG and his incredible team have delivered the same absurd humour and genuine heart that made Regular Show a classic. We're excited to welcome fans back to the park.”

Creator and Executive Producer, JG Quintel said: "It’s been so much fun working with everyone on more Regular Show. We’re just making stuff for ourselves and trying to crack each other up. It reminds me a lot of the original run. I can’t wait for everyone to see it."

Beyond the screen, fans globally, including sub-Saharan Africa, can dive deeper into the universe of Regular Show: The Lost Tapes through a new custom takeover in Cartoon Network: Game On! — the network’s popular Roblox metaverse experience. For six weeks, users can fully immerse themselves in key locations from the show, in a brand-new Regular Show Island. Players can meet popular Regular Show characters, including Rigby, Mordecai, Benson, Skips, Pops, Muscle Man & Hi-Five Ghost, ride around the park in iconic Regular Show vehicles, including Gold Cart & Lawn Mower; and build Regular Show themed rides and decorations in their own theme park. Additionally, fans can make a stage, grab an instrument, and rock the park! in Regular Show rhythm mini-game ‘Mordecai & The Rigby’s: Rock Out’.

Over the course of its eight seasons, Regular Show grew to become one of Cartoon Network’s most influential and beloved modern titles – a creator-driven series that blended comedy and emotional storytelling. At its peak in 2013, the series drew almost 2.5 million weekly U.S. viewers and reached an average of 4 million weekly audience in EMEA (UK, ZA, PL, IT, ES, RO and HU) - building a passionate cross-generational fan base. It consistently ranks among the network’s top‑performing shows. More recently, the series has remained a strong performer on HBO Max, ranking among the platform’s top kids’ shows. On Digital, Regular Show drew 59M monthly average views in 2025, across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram with a 100% increase year-on-year. The legacy of the series also includes a feature-length movie along with widespread critical acclaim, including a Primetime Emmy Award and multiple Emmy, Annie and BAFTA Children’s Awards nominations.

Regular Show: The Lost Tapes is produced by Cartoon Network Studios. Executive Producers are JG Quintel, Sean Szeles, and Sam Register. Toby Jones serves as Supervising Director, Paula Spence serves as Supervising Art Director, and Ryan Slater serves as Producer. The stellar voice cast includes JG Quintel, William Salyers, Sam Marin, Mark Hamill, Minty Lewis, and Janie Haddad Tompkins, among others.

Regular Show: The Lost Tapes will premiere on Cartoon Network Africa on Monday, 11 May @ 17h20 CAT.

Daria: Is It College Yet? (Full Movie & Synopsis)

Daria and Jane discuss their plans for attending college. Daria's first choice is Bromwell University, a fictionalized version of Harvard or Yale, and her second choice is the selective but less elite Raft College. Jane's first choice is Boston Fine Arts College (BFAC), but she also intends to apply to two state schools as a backup.

Daria's boyfriend Tom Sloane, who is a legacy at Bromwell, is excited about the prospect of attending college with Daria. Tom's mother agrees to drive them to tour Bromwell in fictional Newtown, followed by Raft in Boston. At Bromwell, Tom charms the admission officer with stories about his family's experiences there, while a nervous Daria fumbles her interview. The next day, Tom and his mother make plans that cause the group to get a late start, and, to Daria’s dismay, they arrive at Raft after the admissions office has closed. Daria is accepted by Raft, but wait listed by Bromwell. Tom gets into Bromwell and offers to have his parents write Daria a letter of recommendation, but she declines.

Jane is overwhelmed with creating a portfolio for her BFAC application. After being rejected by several less demanding colleges, she considers skipping college entirely. Her older brother Trent encourages this idea, but Daria talks her into sending a portfolio to BFAC in exchange for Daria's accepting Tom's parents' offer to write her a letter. Trent initially calls her a sellout, but finally admits he was just upset that she might be leaving. Jane points out he can visit Boston to play gigs and sleep on her floor. Despite the letter of recommendation, Daria does not get into Bromwell. To Tom's surprise, Daria breaks up with him, explaining that their lives are diverging and the relationship has run its course.

Jodie, exhausted from being the model minority student at Lawndale, wants to attend historically black Turner College, while her parents expect her to attend the exclusive Crestmore University. Jodie is accepted by both, but does not believe she can attend Turner if her parents do not accept her decision. Mack contacts Jodie's father to explain her distress, leading to her parents changing their minds. Mack is accepted to Vance College on scholarship. While they will be geographically separated, Jodie is convinced this experience has brought them closer.

Brittany is accepted to local Prairie State University, but boyfriend Kevin will need to repeat his senior year due to abysmal grades. Embarrassed, Kevin tries to hide this from Brittany before coming clean, and asks if she will stay with him through college. Brittany promises she will, while secretly crossing her fingers.

Daria's younger sister, Quinn, gets her first job as a restaurant hostess and befriends a co-worker named Lindy, who is in college. Quinn notices Lindy has a drinking problem, which culminates with Lindy arriving at work drunk and getting fired. Unsure whether to encourage Lindy to seek help, Quinn seeks Daria's advice. Inspired by Daria's honesty in breaking up with Tom even though it caused her to feel lonely, Quinn determines that she will be honest, too. Quinn also tells Daria that she will have friends in college because the social dynamics are different from high school. When Quinn visits Lindy, Lindy gets angry and tells Quinn to leave. A few days later, Lindy apologizes but still insists that she is not an alcoholic.

Quinn's work causes her to miss several Fashion Club meetings, and the clique drifts apart. Tensions escalate when Stacy secretly wishes that club president Sandi would "just shut up," after which Sandi suffers a vocal cord injury that causes her to lose her voice. At an end-of-year party, after Sandi tries to punish Stacy for her bad thoughts, Stacy stands up for herself and intones that she doesn't want to be a member of the fashion club if it means taking Sandi's abuse. When Quinn and Tiffany join in, Sandi goes along with disbanding the club to save face. After remarking that "it's like the end of an era," the group agrees to hang out the next day as if nothing has changed.

Tom visits Daria to get some closure after the breakup. He tells Daria that he looks up to her and values her opinion, and Daria tells him that he's a good (but imperfect) guy and that she was glad they dated. They agree to keep in touch and remain friends.

At a graduation party, Jane reveals to Daria that she was accepted to BFAC and thanks her for the push to apply. Daria is surprised and proud. Jane expresses excitement that they will both be living in Boston and tells Daria to prepare to be "dragged to more parties." Daria thanks Jane for helping her get through high school.

At graduation, Daria wins an academic award and improvises a speech in which she reiterates her contempt for high school, but ends with a summation of her life philosophy and expresses gratitude for Jane and her family, drawing applause from the crowd. Afterwards, Daria and Jane meet for pizza as usual, and muse on what they will find together once they arrive in Boston for college and begin a new era in their lives.

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