Tuesday, November 03, 2020

How a Nickelodeon Casting Director’s Advice Helped ‘Ozark’ Star Julia Garner After a Bad Audition

Julia Garner has revealed that she once auditioned for a Nickelodeon show! However, it didn't quite go as planned.


Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor, who has gone two-for-two in the Emmy’s for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Ruth Langmore on Ozark, impressing many viewers with her portrayal of her popular character, reflected on a failed audition early in her career that led her to more meaningful work as an actor and explains why she aims to forget how she performed in each take of a scene she does.

Garner recalls her audition for a Nickelodeon program when she was a teenager that appeared to have gone poorly. She remembers, “The casting director stopped me in the middle. She was like, ‘Honey, you’re great, but you shouldn’t be here.’ I’ve never been stopped in the middle. I was like, ‘Excuse me?'”

In all actuality, the remark wasn’t meant to be offensive — it was supposed to be positive reinforcement. Garner continues, “[The casting director] is like, ‘You should do independent films.’ I was too natural maybe in terms of acting. I was just too weird-looking. When you think about teen actors, you think of them having this gorgeous, luscious hair and being so pretty that you’re like, ‘You would never be the shy girl in high school.’ I was definitely not [the luscious hair girl]. My style, it’s still the same. It’s been the same since I was 6 years old, which is a black turtleneck.”

The advice paid off — Garner appeared in films like Martha Marcy May Marlene, We Are What We Are, Grandma, and The Assistant while appearing in TV series like The Americans and Waco before being cast in Ozark. All that prestige work has given Garner the ability to lose herself in her performances, which is something that she strives for in each role. She shares, “I never like the feeling of remembering a scene, because that means that I wasn’t present. If you’re hearing yourself talk, you’re not listening. It’s the same thing when you’re acting. If I remember what I did on a take, I ask to do it again.”

More Nick: Nickelodeon Updates Icons, Sets New Characters for 2021 | Next-Gen Nick!

Original source: Daily Actor.

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'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Producer is Trying to Develop a Sequel to Original '90s Movie

In the thirty years since the first live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, there has not been a follow-up that captured the audience's imagination in the same way as the first. Like Superman: The Movie, the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film from director Steve Barron is considered a watershed moment. In the days before fully-realized CG characters was a realistic possibility, Jim Henson and his Creature Shop helped bring Raphael, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Donatello to life onscreen in a way that thrilled kids and surprised everybody by looking...well, pretty good. Years later, producer Kim Dawson and writer Bobby Herbeck say they would love to bring back the old-school Heroes in a Half-Shell as much as anybody else.


In fact, according to Herbeck, those are conversations he has had with Barron, Brian Henson (who has run the Creature Shop since his father passed away in 1990), and whoever will listen. It came up when ComicBook.com asked whether one of those Halloween or Bill & Ted-style "20 years later" sequels would have any appeal for them.

"Yes. The answer is yes," Herbeck said emphatically before CB could even finish the question. "We're trying to make that happen. We want to do a reboot. We got our fans come to us on Instagram, they're, 'Why don't you guys do a reboot of the first movie?' We'd love to do it."

He said that one of the big appeals of potentially trying to return to this look, and this continuity, for the Turtles is imagining what Jim Henson's Creature Shop could do with the Turtles thirty years on, and using the kind of mind-blowing technology that makes a show like Earth to Ned possible.

"The truth is, this property, it's established now after 30 years as a part of our modern pop culture, it's not going away," Herbeck added. "It's only going to continue to grow. I do wish that we could go back. I mean, we've talked to Steve Barron about this, and Brian Henson, and if there were an opportunity, if one of the studios saw fit, I think we could go back and reboot it like it was....Imagine if Brian Henson had access to the technology he does today to make these costumes and all that. I think it would be amazing. A reboot like that I think would really get people's juices flowing."


This Thursday through Saturday (November 6-8), Fathom Events and Warner Bros. are bringing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles back to select theaters. You can get more details on the event at the Fathom Events website.

Nickelodeon currently has two Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies in the pipeline: Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, based on the network's current TMNT series, set to premiere on Netflix in 2021; and a CG-animated movie from Seth Rogen's Point Grey Pictures.

What do you guys make of this? Would you like to see a sequel or a loose reboot of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)? Let me know in the comments.

More Nick: Nickelodeon Readies Next Chapter of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with All-New CG-Animated Theatrical Release Produced By Point Grey Pictures!

Source: ComicBookMovie.com.

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Chance Perez Is ‘Honoured’ to Join ‘Power Rangers’ Franchise, Talks Writing Possible Music for New 'Dino Fury' Series

Chance Perez can now add actor to his resume.

Photo: Bruce Glikas/Getty Images

The 22-year-old, who is best known for his affiliation with the boy band In Real Life, is heading to the small screen to play the black ranger in the upcoming Power Rangers series, Power Rangers Dino Fury, which will air on Nickelodeon in 2021!

“This opportunity came around and I wasn’t sure if I was going to audition, but then I thought to myself, ‘Why not? Just give it a shot,’ and then I was in New Zealand not too long after, so it all happened really quickly. It feels so surreal to me because I really haven’t done much acting in my life, and to say that I’m a Power Ranger on their TV series is a dream come true,” Perez told ET Canada in his first interview since booking the role.

“I’ve been watching [the franchise] since I was a little kid,” he added. “’Power Rangers’ helped instil a lot of morals into me such as wanting to do better, try harder and be a good person. And I know that the franchise has done that for thousands of kids across the globe, so to be a part of this franchise, it’s a real honour.”

Perez hopes to pass those lessons down to his daughter, Brooklyn, who is “so excited” to be in New Zealand watching her dad on set.

“She was so excited to see the rangers in their costumes with their helmets on,” Perez said. “She was so nervous to even wave to them because she was so awe-struck. She was a fan of Power Rangers before I even got the audition, so this experience means a lot to her. I just hope that she sees me working hard, and she wants to do that in her life as well and keep pushing forward. Life is never easy, and this surely isn’t easy, but I’m working hard and I hope that she takes from that and incorporates it into her childhood.”

Perez has had a little bit of time to take Brooklyn sightseeing in their new temporary home, but when he’s not seeing the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, tree walks and Hobbiton, he’s bringing his childhood boxing training to a whole new level.

“We get to work with this Japanese stunt team and they are incredible,” Perez said. “They’re relentless in their training, and they go above and beyond. There’s a specific type of fighting style that the black ranger is learning right now to incorporate into these fight scenes and I’m really excited for it. They’re very inspiring.”

And In Real Life fans who are missing the sound of Perez’s sweet voice, can tune in closely to the series to hear a familiar voice.

“I’ve been talking to them about possibly helping compose the music by writing a little bit of it or offering some of my own songs that fit the storylines, so we’ll see how that goes, but it’s in the talks,” Perez said.

You can watch Perez as the black ranger this February on Nickelodeon.

For more on Power Rangers, please visit www.powerrangers.com and follow Power Rangers on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Nick Jr. UK to Premiere 'Paw Patrol: Jet To The Rescue' on Friday 27th November 2020

The PAW Patrol are set to Jet To The Rescue in their third made-for-TV movie, premiering Friday 27th November 2020 on Nick Jr. UK & Ireland!


In Paw Patrol: Jet To The Rescue, the Super Pups must defend Barkingburg from the Duke of Flappington, who has acquired the power of a mighty levitation gem! Also to add insult to injury, the Duke of Flappington plans to raise the entire village of Barkingburg into the sky using the stolen levitation device, so the pups really do have their work cut out for them!

The movie's synopsis reads: "Get Ready to zoom back to Barkingburg with the pups in this all-new movie! When the scheming Duke of Flappington steals a powerful levitation gem from the royal castle and uses its magical powers to raise Barkingburg into the clouds, Skye will need to overcome her biggest fears and lead the team in their biggest aerial rescue yet! Can PAW Patrol JET TO THE RESCUE and save the town before it is lost in the sky forever?" (#993)

Additionally, Nick Jr. Too will rebrand as Nick Jr. Paw Patrol in December, airing PAW Patrol episodes back-to-back 24/7 all month long!

Sneak Peek: Mission Briefing:



Rider gives the mission briefing to Skye, Everest, and Tracker and reveals all-new jets.

Throughout the movie, the pups are going to be working overtime on this new rescue mission. Not only will they be expected to rescue Ryder and the other pups, they're also going to have to help out with Mayor Humdinger's kittens and save a stunt pilot.

Paw Patrol: Jet To The Rescue premiered on Nickelodeon USA on Friday, September 25, 2020, following a DVD release on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. The special also debuted theatrically in Australia and New Zealand.

PAW Patrol: Jet To The Rescue | Official Trailer | Paramount Pictures Australia


Produced by Spin Master Entertainment, PAW Patrol follows the adventures of a tech-savvy boy named Ryder and his team of pups who are ready to save the day. Whenever there's trouble, pups Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Zuma, Rocky and Skye are ready for action, no matter what comes their way. With a mission to work together to keep Adventure Bay safe, no job is too big, and no pup is too small.

Nickelodeon recently renewed the series for an eighth season and a theatrical film Paw Patrol: The Movie is scheduled to be released in August 2021.


Paw Patrol: Jet To The Rescue follows the success of previous PAW Patrol made-for-TV movies PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups (2018) and PAW Patrol: Ready, Race, Rescue! (2019)


More Nick:
 Spin Master Announces Star-Studded Voice Talent for 'Paw Patrol' Movie!

Originally published: Monday, November 2, 2020.

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Jules LeBlanc and Jayden Bartels' Show 'Side Hustle': Funniest Moments on Set | J-14

Jules LeBlanc and Jayden Bartels' Show Side Hustle: Funniest Moments on Set | J-14


Jules LeBlanc (née Annie LeBlanc) and Jayden Bartels have a brand new Nickelodeon show called Side Hustle premiering soon and J-14 caught up with the girls to talk all about it. They're dishing on the funniest moments on set, what they do in-between scenes and some of their favorite side hustles. Check it out.

Side Hustle premieres Friday, November 7, at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon! Click here for more info.


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SpongeBob Impressions With Tom Kenny and Ethan Slater | SpongeBob: Live On Stage | J-14

SpongeBob Impressions With Tom Kenny and Ethan Slater | SpongeBob: Live On Stage | J-14


The original voice of SpongeBob SquarePants, Tom Kenny, and the live action version of SpongeBob, Ethan Slater, played a virtual game of Impressions with J-14 — SpongeBob style. The cast impersonated everyone from Patrick Star to Squidward and more.

The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage! is available on DVD today! Click here for more info!

Check out another interview with Tom Kenny and Ethan Slater at BelAirMommie.com!

“I’ve had a blast portraying live-action suburban buccaneer and President of the SpongeBob SquarePants Fan Club, ‘Patchy the Pirate,’ since the character’s first appearance in season two of SpongeBob SquarePants way back in 2000,” said Kenny. “I loved The SpongeBob Musical, and I was thrilled to be included in it both in pre-recorded (‘French Narrator’) and songwriter (‘Best Day Ever’) forms! But to now have the opportunity to actually step onstage and perform alongside members of the original Broadway production is truly a unique honor. It’s ‘meta times ten,’ and I think Nickelodeon’s audience will really get a kick out of it!”

Watch SpongeBob SquarePants on Nickelodeon!

Listen to The SpongeBob Musical here!: https://spongebobmusical.blogspot.com

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated is now available on PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch!

CALLING ALL GOOFY GOOBERS! (ROCK!) Are ya ready for a deep dive into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants? The SpongeBob YouTube channel is THE PLACE for all fan-favorite SpongeBob moments! We’re serving up everything from legendary scenes to remixes of classic songs to deep dives into Bikini Bottom lore. Be sure to check back every week for Music Mondays, Wumbo Wednesdays, and Flashback Fridays! Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!

Shop SpongeBob!: https://www.spongebobshop.com - SpongeBob face masks now available, with ALL proceeds going to charity!

More Nick: Nickelodeon Reveals First Look of Characters in Original 'Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years' Animated Series!

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Jacques Chevelle Talks 'Side Hustle' on Good Day Atlanta

Actor Jacques Chevelle today (Nov. 3) appeared on Good Day Atlanta to talk about his brand new Nickelodeon comedy series, Side Hustle, and his character Jaget! Check out the awesome interview and a super sneak peek below, in which we meet Smackaroni and Cheese, below, and be sure to catch the premiere of Side Hustle, Saturday, November 7 at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon! Click here for more info!

'The Astronauts' Cast & Crew Celebrates Launch with Special Drive-in Screening on the Universal Backlot

On Friday, October 30th the cast of Nickelodeon and Imagine Kids + Family’s new live action series The Astronauts, celebrated its premiere with a special drive-in screening on the Universal Backlot.

Gilbert Flores

All cast, crew, & staff were tested before the event to ensure the safest possible experience.

The Astronauts series follows a group of kids who embark on the adventure of a lifetime when they are mistakenly launched into space.

Gilbert Flores

The Astronauts is Nickelodeon’s first co-production with Imagine Kids+Family.  Cast members who attended the pre-launch screening included Miya Cech, Keith L. Williams, Kayden Grace Swan, and Ben Daon. Creator, writer, and executive producer Daniel Knauf (Carnivàle, The Blacklist) was also in attendance.

Gilbert Flores

Don’t miss the Astronauts premiere on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. Click here for more info!


Gilbert Flores

Gilbert Flores

Original source: J-14.

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Nickelodeon to Premiere New Episodes of 'It's Pony' From Saturday, November 7, 2020

Pony on the sixth floor, Pony in the bathroom, Pony in the kitchen, Pony on the school bus, and.. Pony back on your TV screens with brand new episodes of It's Pony, starting Saturday, November 7, only on Nickelodeon USA!


Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. - Fan Pony/Cop Mom: Annie and Pony win a contest to meet a pop star, but he's not a fan of ponies / After Mom joins the neighborhood watch, Annie and Pony think she's a real-life action hero and need everyone to know. (#120)

Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. - Annie-versary/Teacher's Pet: Annie tries to figure out what's so special about the day that Pony is celebrating / Pony gets to go to school after being named class pet. (#115)

Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. - Trash Dash/Save the Took Took: (#117)

Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. - Bramley Holiday: The Bramleys need to find a way to live up to their traditions and be together for Christmas. (#116; holiday special) [info]


More Nick: Nickelodeon Greenlights 'It’s Pony' Season Two!

Originally published: Friday, October 30, 2020.

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Kids React to the 2020 Presidential Debates 🇺🇸 Nick News: Kids Pick the President

Kids React to the 2020 Presidential Debates 🇺🇸 Nick News: Kids Pick the President


Presidential elections impact all Americans, whether they are old enough to vote or not! Watch what kids picked up on and their reactions to the 2020 presidential debates, as seen on Nick News: Kids Pick the President hosted by Keke Palmer. Watch the special in full here!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2020/10/kids-pick-president-hosted-by-keke.html

More Nick: Joseph R. Biden Named Winner of Nickelodeon's Kids Pick The President "Kids' Vote"!

Originally published: Tuesday, November 03, 2020 at 19:32 GMT.

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Fresh News | Week of Oct. 26 - Nov. 1 | Nickelodeon France

L'actualité Fresh | Semaine du 26 octobre au 1er novembre 2020 | Nickelodeon France


Cette semaine dans Fresh on vous parle évidemment d’Halloween !


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Camp Stories #9 | Creator Camp | Nickelodeon Netherlands

5 TIPS OM ONDER CORVEE UIT TE KOMEN | 🔥 CAMP STORIES #9 | Nickelodeon Nederlands


Vicky (Bibi) helpt vandaag mee met de corvee dienst. Corvee is natuurlijk helemaal niet zo leuk, daarom verzinnen ze samen 5 manieren om onder corvee uit te komen!

Volg ook @CreatorCampNL op Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/creatorcampnl

CAMP STORIES zijn extra web-only vlogs van onze getalenteerde kampleden en Vicky. Elke dinsdag en donderdag om 19.30 uur uploaden we een nieuwe video.

In Creator Camp volgen we Felice, Saar, Zef, Asha en Cas. Zij zijn toegelaten tot het exclusieve kamp en hebben alle vijf een ander talent wat zij op het kamp willen ontwikkelen. Dyanthe Willems, leider van het kamp, stoomt samen met haar team van professionals de talenten klaar tot digital creators. Vicky, de dochter van de terreineigenaar, wil zelf ook creator worden en probeert dan ook zoveel mogelijk van het kamp mee te krijgen.

Creator Camp zie je iedere maandag tot en met donderdag om 19:30 op Nickelodeon. 🧡

Meer informatie: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2020/09/nickelodeon-benelux-to-premiere-creator.html

Volg ook @CreatorCampNL op Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/creatorcampnl/?hl=nl

Meer Nick: Jantje Beton, Nickelodeon Netherlands and More Partner to Launch 'De Buitenspelers' Initiative!

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ViacomCBS Américas Partners with Mercado Libre to Open Nickelodeon Web Store in Latin America and Brazil

ViacomCBS Networks Américas Consumer Products has partnered with online retailer Mercado Libre (also known as MercadoLibre) to open a Nickelodeon-branded web store in Latin America (Latinoamérica) and Brazil (Brasil; Mercado Livre)!


The Nickelodeon Store (Brazilian store) is packed full with officially licensed Nickelodeon merchandise inspired by the hit Nickelodeon properties PAW Patrol, Baby Shark, SpongeBob SquarePants (Bob Esponja), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Tortugas Ninja), The Loud House, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Nella the Princess Knight (Nella, Una Princesa Valiente) and Top Wing. Products range from toys, apparel, plushes, arts and crafts, backpacks, keyrings, books and learning materials and graphic novels to toothbrushes, toothpastes and toothbrush cases, sleeping bags, partyware, umbrellas, kids dining sets, towels, Funko Pop! figures, pin badges, hats, mugs, and more. Products in the Nickelodeon Store are divided by show, and in two departments: Nick Fans" and "Nick Jr."


To find your region's Nickelodeon Store, search "Mercado Libre y Diviêrtete al Mãxim".

TIENDA NICK MERCADO LIBRE


From EP Groupo:

Loja Nickelodeon estreia no Mercado Livre

23/10/2020

Consumidores poderão adquirir produtos dos personagens Patrulha Canina, Baby Shark, Bob Esponja, Garfield, entre tantas outras


Nova loja é uma parceria entre a VCP e a Ri Happy. Crédito: Divulgação.

A ViacomCBS Consumer Products (VCP), área de licenciamento da ViacomCBS Brasil, acaba de anunciar o lançamento da loja das marcas Nickelodeon e Nick Jr. na plataforma de comércio eletrônico Mercado Livre, no Brasil.

A novidade é fruto de uma parceria com a Ri Happy Brinquedos, apresenta ampla gama de produtos e oferece aos fãs um ambiente único para aquisição de artigos licenciados Nickelodeon e Nick Jr.

O portfólio inclui brinquedos e livros de algumas das propriedades de maior sucesso das marcas. Entre elas: A Fazenda do Zenon, As Tartarugas Ninja, Baby Shark, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Bob Esponja, Garfield, Nella, uma Princesa Corajosa e Patrulha Canina.

A nova loja da Nickelodeon oferece aos consumidores uma experiência de compra divertida e prática e um único ambiente, no qual é possível navegar e descobrir todos os seus personagens favoritos da Nickelodeon 24 horas por dia, 7 dias por semana.

Produtos Nickelodeon e Nick Jr. – mercadolivre.com.br/loja/nickelodeon

Mais notícias do setor aqui!

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More Nick: Viacom International Studios Americas to Produce 'Planeta Marcia', a New Out-Of-This World Scripted Series for Nickelodeon!

Originally published: Tuesday, September 08, 2020.

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Pluto TV Secures Exclusive Rights to 'Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS' & Branded 'Yu-Gi-Oh!' AVOD Channel

Pluto TV Secures Exclusive Rights to Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS & Branded Yu-Gi-Oh! AVOD Channel


LOS ANGELES--NOVEMBER 3, 2020--Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) announced that the leading free streaming television service, Pluto TV, has secured exclusive rights in multiple territories to Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS, the sixth anime series in the fan-favorite global franchise based on the Yu-Gi-Oh! collectible trading card game. In a nod to the shifting streaming landscape, Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS will bypass broadcast and other windows in the U.S., Latin America, and beyond to make its debut on Pluto TV. The deal is part of a larger initiative to launch an exclusive Yu-Gi-Oh! branded channel on Pluto TV, which the service will bring to the U.S. later this month with LATAM to follow.

A long-running success on television around the world, the Yu-Gi-Oh! series have aired in more than 90 countries over the past two decades, including Nickelodeon's Nicktoons channels in the U.K. and U.S., with recent successes on digital platforms like Apple and Amazon Prime Video, in addition to Pluto TV. Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS will be the first series in the franchise’s history to skip both U.S. broadcast and the traditional digital release windows, a move that Cinedigm’s Yolanda Macias, EVP Acquisitions and Digital Sales, said “reflects the company’s ability to pivot easily with marketplace changes and disruptions to meet viewers’ needs.”

In Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS, a duelist named Playmaker must team up with a trash-talking AI to thwart a nefarious group of hackers bent on destroying the cyber world. Ranked 6th in Best 100 TV Anime at the 2019 Tokyo Anime Award Festival, the series merges virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and high-speed dueling into a fighting extravaganza. Pluto TV’s dubs will feature all original music and effects scored for the Western market.

Upon its launch, Pluto TV’s Yu-Gi-Oh! channel will feature over 650 episodes across five series, including Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS, Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL, Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters. The international scope of the deal will allow for content to be released in multiple language dubs, facilitating wider viewership around the world.

“We are pleased to partner with Pluto TV to release Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS and the dedicated Yu-Gi-Oh! channel that will enable fans to enjoy many of the Yu-Gi-Oh! series,” said Mark Kirk, Senior Vice President of Digital Operations at Konami Cross Media NY, Inc.

Yu-Gi-Oh!'s fandom is one of the most loyal and passionate in the world, and to be able to bring Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS to Pluto TV is both an incredible honor for us and a boon for viewers around the world, who can now stream this series for free,” said Amy Kuessner, Senior Vice President of Content Strategy & Global Partnerships at Pluto TV. “We are excited to bring this single channel dedicated solely to Yu-Gi-Oh! and making it easier than ever for longtime and new fans alike to access this world.”

ABOUT Yu-Gi-Oh!

A true global phenomenon and perennial fan favorite, the Yu-Gi-Oh! Anime brand ranks among the top 25 highest-grossing media franchises of all time. Celebrating over 20 years and amassing a fervent following, the Brand continues to flourish with each new series and expansion. To date, fans have engaged by reading the Manga, watching more than 900 Yu-Gi-Oh! Anime episodes, and downloading the Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links mobile game over 100 million times. Fans have also supported the brand at the box office and played with and purchased over 25.1 billion units of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME – a Guinness World Record! The future is bright for this Anime franchise with a robust slate of new content, games and merchandise planned for release in 2020 and beyond, continuing to engage and entertain audiences globally.

ABOUT PLUTO TV

Pluto TV, a ViacomCBS Company, is the leading free streaming television service, delivering hundreds of live and original channels and thousands of on-demand movies in partnership with major TV networks, movie studios, publishers, and digital media companies. Named by Fast Company as one of 2020’s Most Innovative Companies, Pluto TV has a global audience of over 33 million monthly active users, with 26.5 million in the U.S. and an international footprint that spans three continents and 22 countries throughout the US, Europe and Latin America. Pluto TV is available on all mobile, web and connected TV streaming devices where millions tune in each month to watch premium news, TV shows, movies, sports, lifestyle, and trending digital series. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Pluto TV has offices across the United States, Europe and Latin America.

ABOUT CINEDIGM

For more than twenty years, Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) has led the digital transformation of the entertainment industry. Today, Cinedigm entertains hundreds of millions of consumers around the globe by providing premium content, streaming channels and technology services to the world’s largest media, technology and retail companies. For more information, visit http://www.cinedigm.com/.

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More Nick: Nickelodeon Updates Icons, Sets New Characters for 2021 | Next-Gen Nick!

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✅ Keke Palmer Explains the History of Voting | Nick News: Kids Pick the President

✅ Keke Palmer Explains the History of Voting | Nick News: Kids Pick the President


True VP Keke Palmer explains the history of voting in the United States so you can know the importance of having your voice heard! From Nick News: Kids Pick the President 2020. Watch the special in full here!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2020/10/kids-pick-president-hosted-by-keke.html




More Nick: Joseph R. Biden Named Winner of Nickelodeon's Kids Pick The President "Kids' Vote"!

Originally published: Monday, November 02, 2020 at 19:46 GMT.

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Kel Mitchell and Asia Lee Welcome Second Child, Wisdom

Party of six! Kel Mitchell’s fourth child arrived on Friday, October 23, his second with his wife, Asia Lee!


“It’s my Honor to introduce you to our new baby boy HONOR MITCHELL,” the All That alum, 42, wrote via Instagram on Monday, November 2. “That’s right my beautiful and amazing Wife gave birth to him on October 23rd. The Mitchell squad loves this new addition to our family! God is awesome! This is answered prayer and such a precious gift! I have been smiling ear to ear. So much joy in my heart and household!”

Credit: Instagram /Kel Mitchell.

Asia posted the same photo on her Instagram, saying: "Please meet our New addition HONOR JOHARI-RICE MITCHELL ❤️❤️❤️ My little baby boy was born on Friday 10/23/2020. @iamkelmitchell and I are blessed & overjoyed! He is the sweetest little guy and Wisdom is sooooo proud to be a Big sister. Thank you Lord for expanding our family 🙏🏽 HONOR, I am honored and excited to be your mommy! Your Big sister Wisdom is in Love with you already and can’t wait to play with you when you get Big and you have the best dad on the planet 🌎 #TheMitchells The wise inherit honor, but fools are put to shame!” Proverbs‬ ‭3:35‬ ‭NLT‬‬".

Among the people congratulating Kel on Instagram were his fellow All That alum Danny Tamberelli (The Adventures of Pete & Pete), who said: "Congrats my dude!!! Much love to you and the fam!! What a little stinkin’ cutie!!!"

Mitchell announced in May that the rapper, 41, was pregnant by putting a spin on the viral “Wipe It Down” TikTok challenge. When the actor wiped down their bathroom mirror, he revealed Lee’s baby bump.

The sunglasses designer wore a shirt reading, “Mom is going to be a mommy again,” while Mitchell’s read, “This dad is going to be a daddy again.” The couple’s 2-year-old daughter, Wisdom, made an appearance in a “big sister” tee. The pair went on to reveal that they had a baby boy on the way.

The Good Burger and Kenan & Kel alum, who also shares son Lyric and daughter Allure with his ex-wife, Tyisha Hampton, welcomed Wisdom in July 2017.

“My love @therealasialee gave birth to our baby girl Wisdom on Saturday afternoon,” the Nickelodeon star wrote via Instagram at the time. “She was 7 pounds 11 ounces with a head full of hair and full of happiness! Im so grateful and happy! My baby girl is here! So much joy in my heart. She is so adorable!”

The baby news came four months after Lee’s pregnancy reveal. In February 2017, she and her husband wore matching Good Burger hats and hugged with her budding belly on display.

“We have a bun in the oven!” the Chicago native gushed at the time. “Thank you @therealasialee for being the best Wife to me the best Friend to me and now the best Mom to our blessed baby!! I love you so much!”

The Dancing With the Stars alum and the “Swag Like Me” rapper tied the knot in January 2012. “My wedding day on Sunday was everything I dreamed of!” the groom tweeted following their nupitals. “My wife is so beautiful! God is so good! I thank him for blessing me with her! I can’t stop smiling.”

The comedian was previously married to Hampton, 42, for six years. The former couple welcomed Lyric and Allure in 1999 and 2002, respectively.

Congratulations Kel & Asia!!

Original source: US Weekly.

ECC Ediciones to Distibute 'TMNT' Comics in Spain

ECC Ediciones has announced the Turtley Awesome news that it has acquired the license to localised and distribute Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics and graphic novels in Spain! The titles will range from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Original Series Vol. 1 (of 6), featuring Mirage Studios' original black-and-white TMNT comics, to graphic novels inspired by Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The first title will be published in December, with plans to roll out more throughout 2021.


Official ECC Ediciones announcement:

¡COWABUNGA! ¡LAS TORTUGAS NINJA LLEGAN A ECC!

ECC Ediciones da la bienvenida a Raphael, Michelangelo, Donatello y Leonardo. ¡Las Tortugas Ninja! Los héroes de medio caparazón que cautivan al mundo desde los años ochenta han protagonizado sonadas apariciones en películas de imagen real, series de animación, videojuegos y merchandising variado. Pero el origen de este fenómeno de la cultura popular fruto de la imaginación de Kevin Eastman y Peter Laird se remonta al mundo del cómic, medio en el que se han narrado sus aventuras a través de diferentes cabeceras orientadas a todo tipo de lectores.

En diciembre publicaremos nuestros dos primeros lanzamientos de esta esperada licencia. Y ambos títulos son representativos de la variedad y la riqueza de una franquicia con casi cuatro décadas de historia a sus espaldas.


En primer lugar, Las Tortugas Ninja: La serie original vol. 1 (de 6) dará inicio a una edición con la que recopilaremos la etapa inicial de los personajes –publicada en blanco y negro por Mirage Studios–, en la que Eastman y Laird sentaron las bases de su rica mitología. Cada volumen en tapa dura incluirá comentarios de los autores revelando anécdotas y detalles sobre el proceso creativo de las entregas recopiladas, y contendrá una sección final a todo color con las portadas originales.

En segundo lugar, Las Tortugas Ninja vol. 1, primera entrega de la actual colección, que, iniciada en 2011 por IDW y recibida con entusiasmo por la crítica y los lectores, sumerge a los cuatro protagonistas en una sucesión de aventuras trepidantes narradas a través de un enfoque más contemporáneo. Liderada por el propio Eastman –quien hace las veces de guionista y asesor–, esta serie también cuenta en su equipo creativo con el talento de Tom Waltz o Sophie Campbell, autores habituales del mercado independiente estadounidense, y con dibujantes de la talla de Dan Duncan, Andy Khun, Freddie E. Williams II o Mateus Santolouco.


Pero nuestras novedades van más allá de ambos títulos. Kodomo, nuestra línea destinada a lectores infantiles, también albergará diferentes lanzamientos. Así, en enero comenzaremos a publicar Las nuevas aventuras de las Tortugas Ninja en formato grapa: una colección firmada por Kenny Byerly y Darío Brizuela que permitirá a nuestros lectores más jóvenes disfrutar con periodicidad mensual de las aventuras de sus personajes preferidos. Y en abril iniciaremos la publicación de El ascenso de las Tortugas Ninja, serie de novelas gráficas obra de Matthew K. Manning y Chad Thomas.

Estos lanzamientos son la punta de lanza de un ambicioso plan editorial que tendrá continuidad en 2021, y cuyas primeras novedades desvelamos en un completo dossier que podéis descargar a través del siguiente enlace. El dossier incluye previas de Las Tortugas Ninja: La serie original vol. 1 (de 6) y Las Tortugas Ninja vol. 1.


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ECC Ediciones prepara el lanzamiento de la Tortugas Ninja

ECC Ediciones da la bienvenida a las Tortugas Ninja y empezará las publicaciones del popular grupo de héroes este diciembre.

Las Tortugas Ninja aparecieron por primera vez en los años 80 y son sin duda uno de los grupos héroes más peculiares y populares. La idea de Kevin Eastman y Peter Laird pronto dejo de ser una ocurrencia divertida para dar paso a un éxito de masas. Desde series de animación pasando por varias películas de acción real y todo tipo de merchandising el cuarteto arrasa por donde pasa. Pero el origen de Raphael, Michelangelo, Donatello y Leonardo se remonta al cómic. 

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Ahora ECC Ediciones planea el lanzamiento de algunos de los títulos más populares de las Tortugas Ninja. Después de hacerse con la licencia del cuarteto de Nueva York, ECC ha anunciado los primero títulos que publicaran de la franquicia. Afirman que se trata de cabeceras diversas y que a su vez representan la variedad y riqueza de las Tortugas Ninja en sus casi cuatro décadas de aventuras. Los cómics empezarán a publicarse en diciembre y continuaran los lanzamientos periódicos en 2021.

El primer título anunciado es Las Tortugas Ninja: La serie original vol.1 (de 6). Esta publicación se trata de una recopilación en la que se recogen los primeros años de los hermanos. Originalmente publicado en blanco y negro por Mirage Studios, se presentan las bases de la mitología clave para entender al cuarteto. Se trata de volúmenes de tapa dura  en el que se incluyen cometarios de los autores con todo tipo de información sobre el proceso creativo. Además de las portadas originales a color. Este título contará con seis entregas y se publicarán de forma cuatrimestral.

En segundo lugar, anuncian Las Tortugas Ninja vol.1, la primera entrega de la colección empezada en 2011. Esta colección actual ha recibido una buena acogida por parte de la crítica y de los más fanáticos. En esta se transporta a Raphael, Michelangelo Donatello y Leonardo a un contexto más actual pero igualmente cargado de aventuras. La serie está encabezada por Eastman y va de la mano de un amplio equipo creativo. Entre ellos Tom Waltz o Sophie Campbell, autores habituales del mercado independiente estadounidense. Además de dibujantes de la talla de Dan Duncan, Andy Khun, Freddie E. Williams II o Mateus Santolouco. Esta serie contará con una periodicidad trimestral.

ECC Editoriales propone un catalogo variado tanto para los seguidores de las Tortugas Ninja que quieren revisitar algunas de sus aventuras más populares como para los nuevos lectores. Una mezcla entre lo clásico y lo contemporáneo. Además adelantan novedades. Para traer al grupo de heroes a los más jóvenes, la línea Komodo empezará a publicar en enero Las nuevas aventuras de las Tortugas Ninja de forma mensual. Una colección en formato grapa de la mano de Kenny Byverly y Darío Brizuela perfecta para los más pequeños.

Como último adelanto, se confirma que traerán las novelas gráficas de El ascenso de las Tortugas Ninja de Matthew K. Manning y Chad Thomas. Esta serie está basada en a última animación emitida en Nickelodeon y llegará en abril. Con estas cuatro cabeceras de ECC Cómics hay Tortugas Ninja para rato y esperan anunciar más títulos a partir de 2021.

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Originally published: Tuesday, November 03, 2020.

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