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.
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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
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.
'Phineas And Ferb' Co-Creators Reveal They Originally Pitched Series To Nickelodeon And Cartoon Network
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
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
'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
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
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.
Nickelodeon International To Premiere 'The Marsupilamis' On March 9
'The Marsupilamis'
'The Marsupilamis' | Courtesy of Nickelodeon
The newly-formed Nickelodeon Global Unlimited feed is currently available in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), South Africa, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Portugal.
Monday 9th March 2026 at 09:45 - Mar-Snoop: After reading a book by the Twins' parents, Bibi learns about Marsupilamis and decides she wants one. The Twins deny Marsupilamis exist, but Bibi's convinced they have their own, so starts spying on them. Jade claims a tail that Bibi spots is just a hose, but Bibi wants proof. So Mica sends the Marsupilamis to fetch one-they try to steal Rosa's hose but it ends up getting lost, and whilst hunting for it Twister mistakes a Jaguar's tail for the hose. The Jaguar then follows them back home where they manage to trap it in their nest, where Bibi encounters it thinking it's a Marsup! Scared she declares she's sticking to Puppies in the future. (#105A; series premiere)
Monday 9th March 2026 at 09:55 - Jade the Juggler: Jade promised to help Mica with his homework, and Gran Gran in the kitchen, whilst being interviewed by Bibi. Things start to go wrong when she accidentally breaks Bibi's phone tripod and replaces it with a Marsup's tail. Not wanting to let anyone down, Jade relies on the Marsupilamis help, but Hope's almost discovered by Bibi, Punch devours all of Gran Gran's fruit salad cups, and Mica's volcano project explodes because of the wrong ingredient Jade supplied. Jade learns juggling lots of jobs is tricky! (#101A)
Tuesday 10th March 2026 at 09:45 - Parcel Chase: The Twins are waiting for a parcel from their parents, but they've missed it a few times so it's on its last delivery - they ask the Marsupilamis to dress up to receive it. However, after getting distracted they miss the delivery again, so decide to get it back from the depot! The Twins meet them there and while they keep the manager busy, the Marsups find it and return it to the twins. Thee parcel contains a Marsupilami footprint a sign the Twins parents are close to finding the Marsups parents! (#101B)
Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 09:45 - Jade the Influencer: Bibi live streams from the Chahuta reviewing the menu. However it doesn't deliver enough likes from her followers, so Twister steps up in disguise to help and is an instant hit. Bibi decides if they reach 1,000 followers she'll unmask him. Jade panics that the Marsupilamis will be exposed, and so Mica with the help of dessert, some flour, and a box does a swift swap with Twister before the grand reveal. (#102A)
Thursday 12th March 2026 at 09:45 - Restaurant Review: A food critic books a table at the Chahuta, which sends Gran Gran into a panic. Mica tries to help Gran Gran make the Chahuta posher, while Jade is convinced that its uniqueness is what makes it special. Mica to stop them interfering locks Jade, Hope, and Punch outside with the Chahuta's regulars while the critic arrives. However, they manage to sneak back in, and switch the critic's meal for the daily special. Surprisingly the critic enjoys the unique atmosphere, the decor and food and awards the Chahuta five stars along with a glowing review. (#102B)
Friday 13th March 2026 at 09:45 - Dance Off: Jade realizes being a good dancer in real life is very different to being a good dancer on a computer game. Hope shows her how it's done, meaning she tops a leader board and wins a visit from famous gamer Mr Best for a dance off in person. Jade tries to withdraw, but Mr Best calls her a chicken which makes her determined to beat him! Training with Hope begins, and Jade's ready for battle, but Mr Best doesn't play fair and ends up winning! Disappointed, Jade challenges Mr Best to a real dance battle which she wins. (#103A)
Monday 16th March 2026 at 09:45 - The show must go on: Jade signs herself and Mica up to hopefully win the "Young Explorers" prize - a holiday for all their friends. Jade has suggested they put on a play that will be judged by Professor Lopez, but Mica has stage fright. The Marsups help with rehearsals, but when show day arrives the twins forget the script, and an essential prop. The Marsupilamis step up to save the day, and an awesome performance is delivered, that impresses Professor Lopez so much that he awards the school the prize. (#103B)
Tuesday 17th March 2026 at 09:45 - Houbi Houba Heist: When Acu accidentally ends up with Mica's special Marsup journal, Mica devises a plan to get it back without telling Jade as he knows she'll be angry. After two failed attempts, he confesses to Jade who's upset he didn't tell her sooner and offers to help! However even their combined efforts fail and Acu finds the journal, which he hands straight to Mica as it's private and he's a good friend. (#104A)
Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 09:45 - Twister's Treehouse: Exhausted by Punch and Hope's pranks which scare him, Twister sets out to build his own home. He collects cardboard boxes to build a house from and moves it to the park when his siblings threaten to destroy it. The Twins realize that Twister has disappeared and set off to find him. In the meantime Stan discovers Twister and traps him. When the Twins and his siblings arrive, they discover pieces of cardboard that Twister has left behind to guide them. Using their ingenuity, they manage to trap Stan and free Twister. Finally, everyone returns home to the Chahuta. (#104B)
Thursday 19th March 2026 - Canteen Carnage: Lunch service at the school canteen is slow and Jade leads a chant to speed up the service. The the chef is offended and quits, and things then get worse as Marcel is hired, and his disgusting food quickly generates resentment towards Jade. With the help of the Marsups the old chef returns, and is so appalled by the food that she reclaims her job. (#105B)
Ellipse Animation and Belvision announced their partnership with Nickelodeon last year. The partnership will see Nickelodeon broadcast The Marsupilamis (52 x 11’) worldwide, excluding the U.S.A. and China.
“This fresh take on the iconic character, created over 70 years ago by Belgian author André Franquin, brings the legendary Marsupilami from the wild Palombian jungle into the heart of the city,” said Nickelodeon, which is part of Paramount, now owned by Skydance Media.
Media-Participations’ animation production companies Ellipse Animation (The Smurfs, The Garfield Show) and Belvision (Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods, Zombillenium) are coproducing the new series based on the classic cartoon character. Mediatoon Distribution and Mediatoon Licensing, also part of the family-owned group, are handling international sales and consumer products, and recently introducing The Marsupilamis respectively to MIPCOM and Brand Licensing Europe (BLE).
The Marsupilamis has also been commissioned by other major broadcasters including M6/Gulli in France, RTBF and VRT in Belgium, RTS in Switzerland and Radio Canada.
“Slated to launch in 2026, the comedic, action-packed new series follows twins Jade and Mica who find their world turned upside down when their explorer parents entrust them with three mysterious Marsupilami eggs,” according to a plot description. “Once they hatch, the siblings must get creative to keep their new friends hidden – after all, no one knows these energetic creatures exist, and predators could be lurking around every corner.”
Created over 70 years ago by Belgian artist & writer André Franquin, Marsupilami has become one of the most iconic characters in comic-book history, having been adapted numerous times for television, cinema and videogames. With its eight-meter-long tail, unmissable spotted fur and a distinctive “Houba”-based language, this creature has captured the imagination of kids and families across generations.
In the new animated series, the legendary Marsupilamis swap the wild Palombian jungle for an even wilder place: the city. There, twins Jade and Mica find their world turned upside down when their explorer parents entrust them with three mysterious Marsupilami eggs. Once they hatch, the siblings must get creative to keep their new friends hidden — after all, no one knows these energetic creatures exist, and predators could be lurking around every corner.
The series targets children aged five and up. It is directed by Célestine Jacquel-Plays (Grizzy and the Lemmings), with Andrew Barnett Jones and Ciaran Murtagh (The Amazing World of Gumball) as head writers and Guilhem Deckers (Minions 2) as artistic director. Through a comprehensive 3D production pipeline, the creative team has expanded visual and narrative horizons, blending situational comedy and action-packed scenes.
“We are thrilled to finally present The Marsupilamis series, with our best talents bringing a new take on the most iconic IP of our portfolio,” said Caroline Duvochel, Head of Audiovisual & Innovation at Média-Participations and Managing Director of Ellipse Animation. “An ambitious and unique branding strategy unites all entities within the Média-Participations group, placing The Marsupilamis at the forefront of our creative efforts. Collaborating with the top-tier Paramount team is a true delight, enhancing the global reach and impact of our legendary character.”
Layla Lewis, Senior Vice President (SVP), Global Acquisitions & Content Partnerships for Nickelodeon, added, “We are delighted to be partnering with Ellipse and Belvision to introduce The Marsupilamis to our Nickelodeon audiences. This fresh take on a beloved character brings a vibrant mix of humor, heart and adventure that makes it an excellent addition to our international slate.”
The article was originally published by NickALive!
New Thomas And Friends Series To Launch In 2026
Since Thomas the Tank Engine’s debut in 1945, the character has undergone various transformations, from book illustrations to live-action television, CGI, and most recently, 2D animation. The latest redesign was informed by research and creative exploration, focusing on elements that have resonated with audiences over the years. According to Mattel, the refreshed design tested highly with preschoolers and their parents, scoring well in appeal, personality and emotional connection.
“Thomas has been a trusted companion for families for more than 80 years, and the new look reflects both where the brand comes from and where it’s headed on its next adventure,” says Ted Wu, senior vice president and global head of vehicles and building sets, Mattel. “We returned to the elements that parents and kids love most while updating the design to feel relevant for today’s preschool audience. Authentic train details, timelessness and emotional storytelling form the foundation for the years ahead for Thomas & Friends.”
The relaunch also includes a refreshed Thomas & Friends logo, updated character designs, and new brand elements rooted in the franchise’s heritage. Additional announcements are expected throughout 2026, including live experiences, new products, publishing, and content.
Xilam’s ‘Zig & Sharko’ Gets 5th And 6th Season Commissions
“We are absolutely thrilled to continue our wonderful journey alongside the talented Xilam teams! Their outstanding creativity and contagious enthusiasm have succeeded in making Zig & Sharko beloved characters that have been capturing the hearts of families on Gulli for the last 10 years,” commented Gulli’s President, Philippe Bony.
Alongside Gulli, Zig & Sharko has established a strong presence across the globe with additional broadcaster and streaming partners on previous seasons including Super RTL (Germany), Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery (France, Africa and Italy), DeAgostini (Italy), Ketnet (Belgium), Panda Kids (Portugal), TVP (Poland), NRK (Norway), DR TV (Denmark), MTV3 (Finland), Disney Channel (Poland), RTL Klub (Hungary), RTL (Croatia), Nova TV (Czech Republic) et Markiza TV (Slovakia), ERT (Greece) and Jiostar (India).
The series celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2025 and is Xilam’s most established IP on YouTube, with over 39 million subscribers and 22 billion views across eight dedicated channels worldwide — as well as a dedicated following on social media, with 2.5M subscribers on TikTok, 3.6M on Facebook and 600K on Snapchat.
Seasons 5 and 6 will follow the theme of “summer vacations” and are created by director Hugo Gittard, with each season taking a perfect vacation scenario from one of the show’s main characters:
Season 5 centers on Zig’s dream vacation and sees Marina and Sharko open The Coco Club, a booming all-inclusive beach resort that instantly attracts the entire island — including Zig and Bernie. Forced to accept Zig as a customer to protect the resort’s perfect online rating, Sharko endures his worst nightmare as Zig exploits every vacation perk, turning the resort into a sun-soaked battlefield of gags and chaos.
Season 6 will take viewers on Marina’s dream vacation. Obsessed with surfing since gaining magical legs, Marina sets off on an island road trip to find the perfect wave. Sharko joins her hoping for romance, but Zig and Bernie tag along, claiming to be surf experts. Each stop brings new adventures and discoveries — while life in a cramped van pushes the group’s patience to its breaking point.
“With fun-loving characters and hilarious adventures across land and sea, Zig & Sharko encapsulates universal appeal of non-dialog slapstick comedy,” said Marc du Pontavice, Founder and CEO at Xilam Animation. “Together with our trusted partners at M6, we’re thrilled to dive into two more seasons that will take the characters further than ever before, redefining the relationships between them whilst maintaining their iconic personalities. We’re sure audiences will be charmed by the fresh humor and laugh-out-loud storytelling in store.”
First Look At New CGI Series Reboot For Harry And His Bucket Full Of Dinosaurs Unveiled
Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs
When dino-obsessed 8-year-old Harry’s bucket erupts, his house transforms into a fully immersive prehistoric jungle — kitchens flip into lava pits, hallways stretch into canyons, and dinosaurs of every size roar, stomp, and tumble through the chaos — some friendly, some feisty, all unpredictable. Harry and his dino mates leap into action to set things right, using courage, curiosity, teamwork…and the occasional blast of prehistoric plasma when all else fails.
Credits
Developed by Karen Fowler, Phil Moorhead, San Suryavanshi
Head writer Simon Nicholson
Art Nadya Mira
Paramount+ Greenlights Mo Willems’ ‘The Elephant & Piggie Show’ and ‘The Pigeon Show!’
“Mo Willems has delighted kids and ‘former kids’ around the world with these beloved characters,” said Jane Wiseman, Head of Originals for Paramount+. “Whether it’s Elephant and Piggie navigating the hard work of ‘best-friending’ or The Pigeon confusing wants and needs (a hot dog! a cookie! to drive the bus!), these characters remind us that the best stories are the ones that make us laugh and feel something real. We’re thrilled to bring them to life on Paramount+.”
“We are so excited to be partnering with Paramount+ to further expand the world of Mo Willems through these two new series,” said Karen K. Miller, CEO of Hidden Pigeon Company. “We can’t wait to present more of the characters and stories that kids everywhere already know and love in ways that will surprise and delight them at every turn.”
The Elephant & Piggie Show! is described as a warm, comedic pre-K series about the hilarious and sometimes challenging work of “best-friending.” The series takes place in the small, walkable neighborhood of Willemsburg, which is full of new locations audiences will love. Elephant Gerald is careful; his best friend Piggie is not. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to and together, along with young audiences, they will celebrate the messy and joyful art of friendship.
The Pigeon Show! Starring the Pigeon animates the day-to-day struggles of a pigeon who just wants to be listened to. He will be your best friend if you have a bus and you let him drive it. The series features familiar characters from Willems’ books, such as the adorable Duckling who always seems to get what she wants, plus new characters, like The Pigeon’s 150-million-year-old pterodactyl grandmother, Nana-Dactyl, and his best wing-pals, Ima Pigeon and Doug Pigeon.
Willems is a #1 New York Times best-selling author and illustrator who has received the Caldecott Honor on three occasions (for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale, and Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity). His popular Elephant & Piggie early reader series has been awarded two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals (for There Is a Bird on Your Head! and Are You Ready to Play Outside?) and five Geisel Honors (for We Are in a Book!, I Broke My Trunk!, Let’s Go for a Drive!, A Big Guy Took My Ball!, and Waiting Is Not Easy!). Mo began his career as a writer on Sesame Street, where he received six Emmy Awards.,
‘HBO, DC, Cartoon Network’: 10 Companies That Netflix Will Now Own After The Warner Bros Buyout
1. HBO
The deal includes Warner Bros Discovery's streaming and premium-TV business, giving Netflix full ownership of HBO, one of the strongest content brands in the world, known for Game of Thrones, Succession, The Last of Us and more.
2. HBO Max / Max
Netflix will also acquire the HBO Max (rebranded as Max) streaming service, a direct competitor. This dramatically increases Netflix’s control over prestige television and reshapes the streaming landscape.
3. Warner Bros Television
The acquisition includes Warner Bros’ television production unit, one of the industry’s largest suppliers of scripted and unscripted programming, producing shows for networks globally.
4. Warner Bros Pictures
Netflix gains control of Warner Bros Pictures, the centerpiece film studio behind franchises such as Harry Potter, DC Films, Mad Max and Fantastic Beasts.
5. DC Entertainment / DC Studios
The DC superhero universe featuring Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Joker and more, falls under Netflix’s ownership as part of the studios division.
6. New Line Cinema
The iconic studio behind The Lord of the Rings, The Conjuring and IT will become part of Netflix’s content empire through the Warner Bros acquisition.
7. Cartoon Network Studios
The animation division producing global hits like Ben 10, Adventure Time and The Powerpuff Girls will be owned by Netflix, expanding its youth and animation catalogue.
8. Adult Swim
Known for Rick and Morty, Aqua Teen Hunger Force and cult animation, Adult Swim also moves under Netflix as part of the studios and TV assets it is buying.
9. Turner Classic Movies (TCM)
TCM’s extensive classic-films library and broadcast brand will fall under Netflix's control, giving it unmatched catalogue depth.
10. Vox Media Partnership Assets
Warner Bros Discovery maintains multiple joint ventures, including content partnerships with Vox Media (such as digital news/documentary collaborations). These partnership rights transfer to Netflix as part of the studio and streaming business purchase.
The article was originally published by Wionews
Baby Shark's Big Show Launches Soon On Play Room
Synopsis for Baby Shark's Big Show
Co-produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio and SmartStudy, the global entertainment company behind the beloved children’s brand Pinkfong, the series (26 half-hour episodes) follows Baby Shark and his best friend William as they journey on fun-filled comedic adventures in their community of Carnivore Cove, make new friends and sing original catchy tunes along the way.
In the series premiere, “Baby Tooth/Slobber Slug,” Baby Shark gets his first loose tooth and enlists William’s help to lose it so he can trade it in for a sand dollar. When their antics get the tooth lost for real, they must team up with the Toothfish Fairy to track it down. Then, while Baby Shark and his friends are playing Barnacle Ball, Hank’s pet rock, Rocky, is accidentally sent soaring into the lair of the vicious Slobber Slug and they must stage an elaborate rescue mission.
Baby Shark’s Big Show! is executive produced by Gary “Doodles” DiRaffaele (Breadwinners) and Tommy Sica (Breadwinners), with Whitney Ralls (My Little Pony: Equestria Girls) serving as co-executive producer.
Baby Shark's Big Show will air daily on the channel at 07:37 from Monday 8 December with repeats at 11:15.
'Max & The Midknights' Renewed For Season Three; To Premiere On Nickelodeon Global On December 3
Max & the Midknights will premiere on the Nickelodeon Global pan-regional feed on Wednesday 3rd December 2025.
A Restless Knight, Part One: After a raucous season one, Max & the Midknights are back and ready for action! There's just one problem-Byjovia is quiet! Too quiet... (#301; season three premiere)*
*Season one of Max & the Midknights was split into two seasons, so "season one" in the episode's synopsis means both seasons one and two.
After defeating Fendra and Gastley, Max & The Midknights are living their best lives in Byjovia. Max is in training in knight school, Kevyn runs the royal library, Simon helps animals in need, Millie is in training with Mumblin, and Uncle Budrick is the royal troubadour. Although things seem perfect, Max is itching to go on another quest. When a wild beast known as a Clatterback shows up in Byjovia and threatens to do major damage, Max saves the day, making it even more apparent that she really wants to be out on the road helping people. Her desire for a new adventure is answered when Queen Nerelia of Tresk shows up begging for help.
A Restless Knight, Part Two: When the Gnomes of Tresk are kidnapped by a mysterious evil, Max & the Midknights volunteer to save them, but Max's plans for her second quest go awry when she learns not all the Midknights are as eager as she is to go on the mission. (#302)
When the Gnomes of Tresk are kidnapped by a mysterious evil, Max & the Midknights volunteer to save them. Max is thrilled to go on a new quest, but her plans go awry when she learns that Simon doesn't want to go. Having just settled into Byjovia with his new family, Simon would rather stay home. Despite feeling sad, the Midknights tell him that they understand how he feels. Sadly, Mumblin must also sit out the journey after an accidental tumble down the library steps leaves him in a full body cast. The Midknights set sail down two members. The morning they leave though, Simon has a change of heart. With the help of his animal patients, Simon rushes to the docks to try and catch the Midknights before they sail away from Byjovia. As Simon nears the ship, he and the Midknights are confronted by the angry Clatterback. In the nick of time, Simon convinces the animal to let them go. Simon tells the Midknights that he has changed his mind. They are his family and he's going on this quest with them.
The Spirit of the Sea: As Max and the Midknights sail across the sea on their quest, they get spooked when Uncle Budrick claims there's a ghost on board their ship! Meanwhile, Mumblin fears someone is out to get him. (#303)
As the Midknights sail across the sea on their latest quest, Max realizes the gang might be a little rusty. Kevyn and Millie aren't seeing eye to eye, Simon is preoccupied helping his animal clients from long distance, and Uncle Budrick is terribly seasick! However, Max is certain she can get them working as a team. But when Uncle Budrick is spooked by something sinister in the shadows below deck, he is convinced he saw a ghost! Determined to get back on mission, Max leads the charge to search the ship and find whatever mysterious presence might be haunting them. They soon find there's no ghost at all-they've been spooked by a stowaway, the former King of Byjovia, Gastley! But as the Midknights are distracted, the ship veers off course and into a powerful storm! They quickly realize they must act as a team in order to steady the ship before it capsizes! Meanwhile, back in Byjovia, Mumblin fears someone might be behind his recent spate of accidents, and takes matters into his own hands...
The Trial of Mumblin the Magician: After being blown off course, the Midknights navigate a set of treacherous waterfalls as they try to reach the Gnomes of Tresk. Meanwhile, Mumblin pleads for his freedom in Wizard Court where the odds are stacked against him. (#304)
When the Midknights' ship is set off course, the team must survive treacherous new waters. Before Max can enact her plan, she is summoned to Wizard Court where Mumblin is on trial for his life. Max must help Mumblin prove that he is a good wizard and that he escaped the afterlife to help the Midknights defeat Fendra. If Max can't, Mumblin will be sent away for good. Max calls on the Midknights to testify on Mumblin's behalf. When those attempts fail, Max takes the stand. At first, Max's emotional testimony seems to win over the court, but her pleas for Mumblin's freedom backfire and Mumblin is ultimately found guilty. Luckily, Kevyn discovers a way to save Mumblin. Max must battle the Worms of Justice and if she wins, then Mumblin will be set free. Transported to a desert, Max battles giant worms. In the end, Max defeats the worms and Mumblin wins his trial. Unfortunately, the Midknights are sent back to their boat, which is headed straight for a massive waterfall!
The voice cast behind the Midknights, a group of misfits each with their own unique talent, include: Blu del Barrio (Star Trek: Discovery) as Max, a brave and determined girl ready to take on any challenge headed her way; Melissa Villaseñor (Saturday Night Live) as Millie, a wacky yet super positive girl who brings the power of magic to the Midknights; Zeno Robinson (Transformers: EarthSpark) as Simon, Millie’s street-savvy and sometimes sarcastic companion; and Caleb Yen (Beyblade X) as Kevyn, the bookish genius with a photographic memory. Together, the group accomplishes nearly everything that they set their mind to achieve.
Alongside the Midknights, Jeremy Rowley (iCarly) lends his voice as Uncle Budrick, Max’s lovably silly parental figure and professional troubadour, Gary Anthony Williams (Central Park) voices Mumblin, a famous retired magician who helps guide the Midknights on their quests, Brian Stepanek (The Loud House) voices King Gastley, the nefarious ruler of Byjovia, willing to do whatever it takes to maintain his throne, and India de Beaufort (It’s Pony) voices Fendra, a dark sorceress working for King Gastley.
Produced by Nickelodeon Animation in Burbank, Max & the Midknights is executive produced by Lincoln Peirce (Big Nate) and Jane Startz (Ella Enchanted). Sharon Flynn (All Hail King Julien) and David Skelly (Toy Story 2) serve as co-executive producers and showrunners. Development and production is overseen by Claudia Spinelli, Senior Vice President, TV Series Animation, Nickelodeon, Nathan Schram, Vice President, Development, Nickelodeon Animation, and Stephanie Alpert, Vice President, Production, Nickelodeon Animation. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
The article was originally published by NickAlive!
Disney's Linear TV Channels Return To Sky Italia
Disney's linear TV channels are coming back to Sky. In a few days, as ItaliaOggi can exclusively reveal, the partnership agreement between the Burbank giant and Comcast’s broadcaster will be officially announced. The deal will bring some of Disney’s rich content catalogue — including Disney, FX, Hulu, etc. — back to good old traditional linear television channels, which, contrary to what many analysts have claimed for years, never actually go out of fashion.
Soon, therefore, Sky Italia subscribers will enjoy a new Disney-branded channel, with potential future developments in the areas of animation, TV series, movies, and documentaries.
Sky’s strategy
All of this fits into a broader strategic redesign in which Sky is reshaping its partnership perimeter based on the value perceived by its subscribers. This same logic explains the recent acquisitions of TV rights for basketball and rugby, the renewal of the UEFA agreement for Champions League rights from 2027–2031, and the ongoing negotiations with Liberty Media-Dorna for the renewal of MotoGP rights (whose current deal expires at the end of 2025). MotoGP currently finds itself with TV ratings halved, a championship of little interest, and no standout personalities apart from Marc Márquez — yet it is unlikely to give up its relationship with Sky (the platform that still guarantees the greatest visibility for the two-wheeled circus) and may simply accept a lower fee for the rights.
The end of the partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery
The agreement with Disney comes just as Sky Italia’s long relationship with Warner Bros. Discovery is officially coming to an end. As is already known, from 1 July 2025 all Eurosport, Discovery, and even the free-to-air channels of the WBD group disappeared from Sky. On 31 December 2025, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, all Warner films, and new HBO series will definitively leave the platform. HBO, controlled by WBD, was the home of flagship titles such as House of the Dragon, Game of Thrones, The Sopranos, Succession, The Last of Us, The White Lotus, and The Pitt.
The future of HBO and Warner content on Sky
From 2026 onwards, Sky will still be able to broadcast new seasons of most of those existing franchises (with the exception of The Pitt), but no longer on an exclusive basis. However, it will no longer have direct access to new Warner or HBO films and brand-new series.
At least not directly. Because, thanks to the many new partnerships Sky is signing, Warner content that has “left through the door” may very well come back in “through the window” — possibly via Peacock, Netflix, or other platforms.
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