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)

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.

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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'Phineas And Ferb' Co-Creators Reveal They Originally Pitched Series To Nickelodeon And Cartoon Network

Dan Povenmire, along with his friend and colleague Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, created Phineas and Ferb back in 1993. A mere 15 years later it was picked up by the Disney Channel and has fast become one of their most popular shows, picked up bucket loads of awards, and been seen by an estimated 289 million people worldwide. As a result, it isn’t a surprise that the series is being revived for a bunch of new episodes that fans will finally get to watch this summer to relive the original’s magic.

However, things might have been almost entirely different, as the series was initially pitched to Nickelodeon, who turned it down whilst it was in development. In an interview, Povenmire and Marsh confirmed they had pitched the series to Nickelodeon, who rejected it before Disney picked it up. Here is what the creators had to say about Nickelodeon rejecting Phineas and Ferb.

The series follows step-brothers Phineas and Ferb, who embark on various adventures during their summer vacation, while trying to keep their sister from interfering with their plans. Meanwhile, their pet platypus, Perry the Platypus, plots against evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz.

Phineas and Ferb started life as a simple doodle Dan Povenmire made during a visit to a restaurant. Povenmire fleshed it out into a concept for a full series with the help of Jeff “Swampy” Marsh. However, the duo’s early attempts to pitch the series to different networks, including Nickelodeon failed.

In an interview with Animation World Network, Povenmire admitted that the series was turned down by two of the biggest children’s networks at the time, saying "I’ve got a pitch over at Cartoon Network. I’ll dust it back off and pitch it to them; if they say no, I’ll dust it off and pitch it to Nickelodeon." However, that did not discourage the duo from sticking to their original idea.

Povenmire explained that one of the main reasons he and Marsh did not give up on the idea was because it was a concept they had the most faith in, having originally conceived it during their time on the hit animated series The Simpsons, as a means to allow themselves to work together as writers.

In a separate interview, Povenmire explained the primary issues Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network had with the series, resulting in them turning it down. The co-creator revealed that most networks felt the series’ multiple ongoing storylines in a single episode were seen as too complex for younger viewers.

"We pitched it everywhere, absolutely everywhere you could possibly pitch it and a few extra places beyond that. It always got a good response, everybody like it," Povenmire said to Skwigly, admitting that while networks had a positive reaction to their pitch, they found it slightly complicated.

Furthermore, the co-creator revealed that their pitch being rejected for several years benefitted them as it allowed the duo to evolve and mature over time. As a result, their focus changed after having their own children. Therefore, the duo tweaked their original pitch to make it more suitable for kids, which resulted in the final version impressing audiences across the globe.

Xilam Animation Greenlights ‘Oggy And The Cockroaches’ Season 9

Academy Award-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation (I Lost My Body) has greenlit production of a milestone ninth season of its flagship non-dialog comedy franchise, Oggy and the Cockroaches, one of the longest running French animated series. Commissioned by returning French broadcaster France Télévisions, the new season (78 x 7’) is slated for delivery between Q3 2027 and Q2 2028 in celebration of the franchise’s 30th anniversary in 2028.

Including its spin-off series, the franchise spans over 700 episodes. First created by Jean Yves Raimbaud in 1997 and driven by author and director Olivier Jean Marie for over 20 years, Oggy and the Cockroaches has helped launch the careers of many notable talents in today’s French animation scene.

The new season will be directed by Julien Daubas (Oggy and the Cockroaches: The Movie, Asterix and Obelix: The Big Fight) and Lucas Pinatel (Zig & Sharko, Submarine Jim).

Synopsis: Season 9 returns to the core elements that made Oggy and the Cockroaches a global success — led by the inventive and explosive rivalry of Oggy versus the cockroaches.

No longer just a laid-back couch potato, Oggy takes on the day with a giant smile — wake-ups turn into choreography and chores become showtime. But for cockroaches Marky, Dee Dee and Joey — forever determined to spoil his fun — chaos remains the priority, and when Oggy’s unstoppable optimism clashes with their outrageous schemes, the showdown is set to get bigger, louder and wilder than ever.

The series has enjoyed international success over its long run, and is available in over 190 territories worldwide through broadcasters, free and pay TV, and digital platforms. The franchise’s fanbase includes 32 million YouTube subscribers and 17 billion views, with 5 million views per day across six localized channels, as well as 20 million subscribers across Oggy’s social media platforms on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and Snap. According to Xilam, the franchise’s popularity is continuing to expand around the world, with particular growth seen in Africa and Asia, including audiences of 60 million in India alone.

“For almost three decades, Oggy and the Cockroaches has endured as one of our most iconic and well-loved creations — with its positive values, hilarious escapades and familiar characters charming generations of fans around the world. In today’s evolving industry landscape, strong legacy brands are more important than ever — and we’re proud to open a new chapter for Oggy alongside our long-standing partners France Télévisions who first commissioned the series 30 years ago,” said Marc du Pontavice, Founder & CEO of Xilam Animation.

“Season nine stays true to the heart of the series but with a dialed-up approach — there’s sharper comedic timing, bolder twists, and a new energy that makes the classic showdown of Oggy versus the cockroaches louder and funnier than ever.”

Cartoon Network’s New Series Goat Girl Celebrates Finding Your Herd This March Across Africa

• Goat Girl is co-directed by Lauri Saunders and Matthieu Giner, who balance the show’s character-driven comedy with themes of resilience and self-belief.

• The voice cast includes Rebecca Hanssen as Gigi, alongside Belinda Stewart‑Wilson, Steven Kynman, Sebastian Charles, Shannon Hayes, Mitchell Zhangazha, Jessie May, Brigid Leahy, Brigid Leahy, Arun Blair-Mangat and Marisa Dargahi.

• Produced by Daily Madness, MIAM! Animation, and Thuristar. In coproduction with KiKA and VRT-Ketnet. With the participation of Warner Bros. Discovery Kids & Family EMEA. Made in association with RTÉ.

• The series is animated in expressive 2D with a bold visual style that highlights Gigi’s quirky nature.

Season 1 consists of 26 x 11’ episodes set in a world where the grass is always greener… and sometimes eaten.

This March, Cartoon Network introduces Goat Girl, a coming‑of‑age comedy about a girl who approaches life with quiet determination, a lot of heart, and just the right amount of goat‑like stubbornness.

 

A Story About Standing Out, Even When You’re Trying to Fit In

At the centre of the series is Gigi, a 13‑year‑old girl raised by mountain goats. Now stepping into the world of humans for the first time, she faces a challenge far bigger than any cliff face: navigating school, friendships, and the everyday uncertainties of growing up.

 

The show follows her as she learns to balance her unusual upbringing with the realities of tween life, first tests, first zits, shifting friendships, all while discovering that her “goatiness” may be more of a strength than she realises. As co‑creator Shannon George explains, “She’s stubborn, and she’s strong, and she’s wild… and that really comes to the fore when her goaty instincts kick in.” It’s a description that deepens our understanding of how Gigi’s instincts shape her journey.

 

A Celebration of Being Yourself

Goat Girl is ultimately a story about belonging, not by changing who you are, but by embracing it. Gigi’s journey mirrors the experiences of many tweens as they figure out where they fit and what makes them unique. Co‑creator Kristina Yee reflects on this idea, noting, “There’s so much joy in being yourself and embracing yourself fully, and being unafraid to show other people who you are… be confident, be your coolest goaty self.” It’s a reminder that sits at the centre of Gigi’s story.

 

A World Full of Warmth, Humour and Heart

Gigi’s instincts, climbing anything in sight, bleating when she’s excited, or fainting like her goat‑dad Billy, bring a gentle, character‑driven humour to the series. But beneath the comedy is a story about resilience, kindness, and finding your place in a world that doesn’t always make sense.

 

Find your herd this March when Goat Girl premieres on Cartoon Network Africa (DStv Channel 301) on Monday, 09 March 2026 @ 17:00.

Astro Boy Reboot Looking To Rollout In 2027

In what appears to be a leaked screenshot from a Mediawan Kids & Family press book shared by an X user by the name of Cade Carrizales, new details have surfaced on Astro Boy Reboot, most notably with a release date of Q3 2027 (note that a 2026 release year was rumored to be stated at the TFOU conference held in July 2025).

High-res images of the current Astro Boy Reboot logo and Astro (Atom) have surfaced as well.

Many more details have also surfaced:

• 26x26’ indicates that there will be 26 episodes that are each 26 minutes long.

• The series will be made entirely in 3D CGI.

• Directed by Nicolas Hess (known for being a director on Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir from 2019-2022. Please note that Thomas Astruc is no longer involved with Astro Boy Reboot.)

• Written by Louis-David Delahaye.

• Produced by Method Animation (French animation studio owned by Mediawan), Shibuya International (parent company to the now-defunct Shibuya Productions), and Tezuka Productions.

• Broadcasted by ZDF (Germany), TF1 (France), and Radio Canada International.

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

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!

'Rugrats (2021)' Key Art

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

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. 

WildBrain Unveils ‘Strawberry Shortcake’s New Look for Upcoming Digital Content & Licensing Collabs

WildBrain has unveiled the berry latest refresh of classic character Strawberry Shortcake, ready to headline a slate of new original digital content rolling out for fans beginning this February.

The new content, which brings the iconic Strawberry Shortcake to life in CG animation for the first time, features a live-action/animation hybrid baking show, bite-sized micro-shorts, full minisodes and lo-fi ambience videos. Each piece is crafted to engage audiences across WildBrain’s digital network — reaching families on YouTube and igniting nostalgia from young adults on TikTok and Instagram.

The content announcement comes ahead of New York Toy Fair, where Strawberry Shortcake will be bringing her very own pop-up bakery to the heart of SoHo to celebrate Galentine’s Day. From February 14-15, Strawberry and her “berry besties” will serve up sweet treats to the public, debut exclusive first look reveals across toy, games and plush and dish out delicious giveaways in collaboration with Magnolia Bakery and Little Words Project. Strawberry Shortcake fans are invited to join the bake shop fun at 188 Lafayette St, New York, each day from 11-5 p.m.

Then, at the Toy Fair itself, Strawberry Shortcake’s resurgent fandom will feature alongside brands such as Peanuts, The Cat in the Hat and Peter Rabbit in an industry panel titled “How Entertainment Brands are Leveraging the Nostalgia Boom to Engage Multigenerational Audiences.” Led by moderator Joel Silverman, CEO & Co-Founder of KidsKnowBest, the panel brings together industry leaders, including Kate Smith, WildBrain’s EVP Audience Engagement; Scott Shillet, Peanuts Worldwide’s VP Global Licensing; Ellie Terveen, Dr. Seuss Enterprises’ Chief Operating Officer; and David Sprei, Penguin Ventures’ Commercial Director. Toy Fair delegates are invited to attend the panel on February 16 from 3:20-4:00 p.m. at the Toy Fair University Theatre.

In addition to new content and Toy Fair activations, the Strawberry Shortcake franchise continues to expand its footprint in the toys and games sector with new licensing partnerships brokered by WildBrain CPLG. A global collaboration with MGA Entertainment’s popular L.O.L. Surprise! brand, which has introduced the L.O.L. Surprise! Loves The World of Strawberry Shortcake Tots collection, while a collaboration with USAopoly will see exclusive Strawberry Shortcake editions of Hasbro’s Monopoly and Candy Land games roll out in the U.S. and Canada this spring.

“Strawberry Shortcake is a true icon, beloved by generations around the world. This evolution blends the nostalgia of Strawberry’s classic bonnet-and-bloomers style with CG animation and storytelling designed to captivate both new and long-time fans across generations and geographies,” said Erin Morris, VP, Strategic Global Franchise & Retail for WildBrain. “As we expand the world of Strawberry Shortcake and her ‘berry besties,’ we’re excited to partner with world-leading brands to sweeten the toy and games aisle with new products this year. Fans have told us they love classic Strawberry Shortcake, so we’re pleased to create joyful, fun and sweet experiences across our digital network for today’s audiences — whether they’re discovering Strawberry for the first time or reconnecting with a childhood favorite.”

Strawberry Shortcake: The Berry Best Baking Show

A Berry Sweet Content Rollout

From a fresh live-action/animation baking show to full minisodes starring Strawberry Shortcake and her “Berry Besties” bursting with fun and friendship, the content rollout is set to whisk fans of all ages into a world of sweetness.

With the official Strawberry Shortcake YouTube channel now reaching a global community of over 2.2 million subscribers, surpassing 1.4 billion lifetime views, the brand’s YouTube footprint continues to expand across North America, Europe and Latin America, powered by an ever-growing digital network of localized channels.

The new digital content slate includes:

The Berry Best Baking Show: A 12-episode live-action/animation hybrid baking show (3–5 minutes each) for children aged 4–8, blending real-life fun with animated charm. The first four episodes premiere weekly on YouTube from March 19, with the second batch of four on May 14, and the final four on July 9.

Minisodes: 26 CG-animated shorts (3–4 minutes each) featuring Strawberry and her “Berry Besties”, set to roll out on YouTube later this year.

Micro-shorts: 52 CG animated bite-sized, character micro-shorts (15 seconds each) starring Strawberry and her cat Custard, dropping weekly on YouTube and other social platforms from February 5.

Lo-fi ambience videos: visually rich, mood-setting videos (1 hour each) deliver a calming experience, launching on YouTube from February 5.