Thursday, April 29, 2021

Rally Studios Releases Drone Film of Nickelodeon Universe, Mall of America

Rally Studios gained worldwide attention with Bryant Lake Bowl drone footage. Now check out their Mall of America video.


Rally Studios, the Minneapolis creative studio that gained worldwide attention with its drone footage of Bryant Lake Bowl, is at again — this time in a first-person video that captures the highs and lows of Mall of America and its theme park, Nickelodeon Universe.

The Rally team had a goal of not only setting up a drone shoot inside Mall of America, but also to bring in nostalgic storytelling from their days growing up in Minnesota and frequenting the Bloomington mall, said Jay Christensen, a cinematographer at Rally Studios.


“Our entire team has always been huge fans of Mall of America and dreamed of setting up a drone shot there even before the Bryant Lake Bowl footage caught like it did,” Christensen said in a mall-issued news release.

The 2-minute, 17-second video brings viewers through the mall’s atrium for a look at the public art installation, Kaleidoscope, before flying into Nickelodeon Universe, the seven-acre Nickelodeon-branded theme park located in the center of the mall. From there, the drone chases roller coasters and weaves in and out of other attractions before taking viewers eye to eye with the giant sculptures atop The Lego Store.


The video, “The Quack Attack is Back,” also follows along the Rally crew in Rollerblades as a nod to the mall scene in the 1994 movie D2: The Mighty Ducks.

“Working with the Mall was a collaborative effort that brought together like-minded folks who wanted to try making the seemingly impossible possible. And that’s just what we did,” Christensen said. “After a busy morning of strapping on Rollerblades and chasing rollercoasters with a drone, we are extremely proud of this footage and look forward to future shoots with the Mall of America team.”

Rally Studios is best known for its recent release of “Right Up Our Alley,” an 87-second, viral video of a one shot first-person view drone swooping through Bryant Lake Bowl in Minneapolis that has captivated millions of people worldwide.

The new drone clip pays homage to The Mighty Ducks, the ‘90s hockey film shot in the Twin Cities.

The video started picking up viral steam when it was posted on Reddit in March, and has been featured in news outlets worldwide, including BBC News, CNN and the New York Times. According to Rally Studios, it caught the attention of James Gunn, director of Guardians of the Galaxy, who on Twitter described the video as “stupendous” and then formally invited Rally to join his crew in London later this year when they shoot Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

From TravMedia:

Rally Studios releases latest drone film project of Nickelodeon Universe in Mall of America

BLOOMINGTON, MN— April 28, 2021

Rally Studios, a Minneapolis creative studio, today released their latest drone film project capturing amazing and one-of-a-kind footage of Mall of America and its theme park, Nickelodeon Universe.

On the heels of their drone footage from Bryant Lake Bowl, the creators behind Rally Studios set out for another iconic Minnesota drone shoot: Mall of America.

The team at Rally Studios had a goal of not only setting up a drone shoot inside Mall of America – but also to bring in nostalgic storytelling from their days growing up in Minnesota and frequenting Mall of America. Viewers are sure to recognize a nod to a popular movie filmed at Mall of America in the early '90s. 

“Our entire team has always been huge fans of Mall of America and dreamed of setting up a drone shot there even before the Bryant Lake Bowl footage caught like it did,” said Jay Christensen, Ariel Cinematographer at Rally Studios. “Working with the Mall was a collaborative effort that brought together like-minded folks who wanted to try making the seemingly impossible possible. And that's just what we did. After a busy morning of strapping on rollerblades and chasing rollercoasters with a drone, we are extremely proud of this footage and look forward to future shoots with the Mall of America team.”

The drone footage brings viewers through the Atrium of Mall of America for an unparalleled view of the public art installation, Kaleidoscope, before flying into Nickelodeon Universe, the seven-acre theme park located in the center of Mall of America. From there, the drone chases roller coasters and weaves in and out of other attractions before taking viewers eye to eye with the giant sculptures atop The LEGO store. 

“The Rally Studios team are brilliant creators and collaborators,” said Chris Grap, lead storyteller and experience designer for Mall of America. “Their pride and passion for Minnesota and Mall of America was infectious and led the vision for this one shot. It was a true honor working with them every step of the way. Stay tuned, this definitely won't be the last time our teams work together.”

The drone footage from Mall of America can be viewed here.

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From TCB:

Rally Studios Pilots Drone Flight Through Mall of America

In the wake of its Bryant Lake Bowl success, the Minneapolis production company pays homage to Minnesota with a flight through the Bloomington megamall.

Rally Studios, the Minneapolis production company behind a recent viral video of Bryant Lake Bowl, is documenting another Minnesota icon: the Mall of America.

The company’s latest drone video takes viewers on a flight through the Bloomington mall and its indoor theme park, Nickelodeon Universe.

Chris Grap, lead storyteller and experience designer at the Mall of America, said that the viral bowling alley clip and the evident passion behind it inspired him to work with Rally Studios.

“I’m a huge fan of Bryant Lake Bowl, and the reasoning behind Rally Studios working with them showed who they are: honest, passionate, compassionate storytellers from our community,” Grap said. “They love Minnesota; they love Mall of America. Working with them to help them achieve their vision was a privilege.”

The new video begins with footage of the “Kaleidoscope” public art installation before zooming into Nickelodeon Universe, the 7-acre theme park inside the mall. Titled “The Quack Attack is Back,” the drone video pays homage to—you guessed it—The Mighty Ducks, the classic ‘90s hockey movie shot in the Twin Cities.

The Rally Studios team aimed to highlight their nostalgia of growing up in Minnesota and frequenting Mall of America.

“Our entire team has always been huge fans of Mall of America and dreamed of setting up a drone shot there even before the Bryant Lake Bowl footage caught like it did,” said Jay Christensen, aerial cinematographer and drone pilot at Rally Studios, in a news release. “Working with the mall was a collaborative effort that brought together like-minded folks who wanted to try making the seemingly impossible possible. And that’s just what we did.”

Grap said he hopes the collaboration brings a sense of joy and excitement to viewers. He said this won’t be the last time the teams work together.

“There are definitely more icons throughout Mall of America waiting for their time to shine,” Grap said.

Last month, Rally Studios made international headlines for its swooping footage of Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater on West Lake Street in Minneapolis. The video, called “Right Up Our Alley,” has now been viewed nearly 2 million times on YouTube alone, and even received praise from James Gunn, the director and screenwriter behind Guardians of the Galaxy and Suicide Squad.

The bowling alley clip was shot as part of a project to support iconic Minnesotan businesses hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent social unrest.

Two weeks ago, Rally Studios auctioned off the video as a non-fungible token (NFT) with the intention to donate all proceeds to the Lake Street Council, a Minneapolis nonprofit that supports local entrepreneurs and artists. The unique piece of digital artwork sold for 2 Ethereum, valued at about $4,670.

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Originally published: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 00:50 BST.

Source: Pioneer Press; H/T: Fox 9.

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Nickelodeon to Release 'Rugrats: The Complete Series' DVD Set in May 2021

Hang on to your diapies, babies! Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment are set to release Rugrats: The Complete Series, a brand new DVD set featuring every single episode of the network's beloved '90s animated series Rugrats this May!


"This must be your ducky day! The whole world is a big adventure waitin to be splored with all 172 episodes of Rugrats, the classic Nickelodeon TV show, in a 26-disc complete series collection! Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, Phil & Lil and Susie find themselves in a slew of adventures both real and imaginary. Baldly go where no babys every gone before as the Rugrats turn the ordinary into the extraordinary every day!" (ASIN: B08SYTG7CF)

Rugrats: The Complete Series will be released on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 and will carry an SRP of $55.99!


This is one of the first times that every episode of Rugrats will be available in one DVD set, and follows Nickelodeon and Paramount releasing individual season DVD sets.

The news comes as Nickelodeon is about to reboot Rugrats with a brand new CG-animated series, set to premiere on Paramount+ this spring! The new series will reunite the original voice cast, who are reprising their respective roles. The classic series is also available to stream on Paramount+.

Update (4/29) - Below is Paramount Home Entertainment's official press release announcing the exciting news!:

THE ‘90S BIGGEST BABIES ARE BACK IN THIS
EPIC COLLECTION FEATURING ALL NINE SEASONS
 
RUGRATS:
THE COMPLETE SERIES
Available on DVD May 18, 2021


LOS ANGELES – April 29, 2021 – It’s time to celebrate 30 years of adventures, fun, and laughs with the Rugrats with Rugrats: The Complete Series, arriving on DVD May 18, 2021 from Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment.

For the first time, fans will be able to enjoy all nine seasons from the Emmy Award-winning show in one giant, 26-disc collection. Rugrats follows the secret life of babies Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, Kimi, and Dil, plus toddlers Angelica and Susie, as they embark on misguided adventures (in reality and their vivid imaginations) right under the noses of their unsuspecting parents and grandparents.

Featuring the voice talents of E. G. Daily (The Powerpuff Girls) as Tommy, Tara Strong (The Fairly Odd Parents) as Dil, Nancy Cartwright (The Simpsons) as Chuckie, Kath Soucie (Danny Phantom) as Phil and Lil, Cree Summer (Robot Chicken) as Susie, Cheryl Chase (All Grown Up!) as Angelica, and more, this collection is perfect for both “growed up” long-time fans and today’s generation of kids to enjoy!


Featuring over 67 hours of hilarious hijinks and crazy crawling adventures, including special episodes “Runaway Reptar” and “All Growed Up,” Rugrats: The Complete Series will be available for the suggested retail price of $55.99 U.S. Rugrats was created by Arlene Klasky, Gabor Csupo and Paul Germain.

Synopsis:

This must be your ducky day! The whole world is a big adventure waitin’ to be ‘splored with all 9 seasons of Rugrats, the classic Nickelodeon TV show, in a 26-disc complete series collection! Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, Phil & Lil and Susie find themselves in a slew of adventures — both real and imaginary. Baldly go where no baby’s every gone before as the Rugrats turn the ordinary into the extraordinary every day!

Seasons:

- Season 1
2 discs – Aired 1991 – 1992

- Season 2
4 discs – Aired 1992 – 1993

- Season 3
4 discs – Aired 1993 – 1995

- Season 4
2 discs – Aired 1996 – 1998

- Season 5
2 discs – Aired 1997 – 1998

- Season 6
3 discs – Aired 1998, 1999, 2001

- Season 7
2 discs – Aired 1999 – 2001

- Season 8
3 discs – Aired 2000 – 2001

- Season 9
4 discs – Aired 2001 – 2006
 
Bonus Content:

- Runaway Reptar
- All Growed Up
- Babies in Toyland
- Tales from the Crib: “Snow White”
- Tales from the Crib: “Three Jacks & A Beanstalk”

Rugrats: The Complete Series Fast Facts:

Street Date: May 18, 2021

Catalog: 59214581000 (US), 59214582000 (CN)

Running Time: 67 hrs 14 min

Special Features Running Time: 4 hrs 40 min

Audio: English 2.0 Dolby Digital

US Rating: Not Rated

CN Rating: G

US M.S.R.P.: $55.99

CN M.S.R.P.: $59.99

About Nickelodeon

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About Paramount Home Entertainment

Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment.  PPC is a unit of ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands.  The PHE division oversees PPC’s home entertainment and transactional digital distribution activities worldwide. The division is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of home entertainment content on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television Studios, Paramount Players, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and CBS and applicable licensing and servicing of certain DreamWorks Animation titles.  PHE additionally manages global licensing of studio content and transactional distribution across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices and emerging technologies.

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A Blu-ray edition has yet to be announced.

More Nick: First Look: Nickelodeon's All-New Animated 'Rugrats' Reunites Members of the Original Voice Cast to Reprise Roles!

Originally published: Tuesday, March 16, 2021.

Sources: Amazon.comWalmart.com; H/T: Anime Superhero Forums /@Eurbane, CBR; Press release via Screen-Connections; Additional source: Icon Vs. Icon.

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Nickelodeon Iberia to Premiere 'Ollie's Pack' on Monday 26th April 2021

NICKELODEON VENTURES INTO THE MONSTERVERSE IN ORIGINAL ANIMATED SERIES OLLIE’S PACK, PREMIERING APRIL 2021 ON NICKELODEON IBERIA

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Ollie, his two best friends and an otherworldly backpack embark on monstrous adventures in Nickelodeon’s original action-comedy series, Ollie’s Pack, premiering on Nickelodeon Iberia on Monday 26th April 2021 at 14:00 on Nickelodeon Portugal and at 15:00h on Nickelodeon Spain (España)!

Produced by Nelvana, the 26-episode, 2D-animated series combines the struggles of tween life with the responsibility of controlling an entire dimension of monsters.

Following launch, new episodes will continue to air weekdays at 14:00 on Nickelodeon in Portugal and at 15:00h on Nickelodeon in España. The series is locally titled Ollie y los monstruos in Spain.

Ollie’s Pack is filled with excitement, humor, and heart, and we are thrilled to welcome Ollie and his friends to Nickelodeon’s incredible family of original characters,” said Nina Hahn, Senior Vice President of Development and Production, Nickelodeon.

Chris Rose, Vice President of Animation Production and Development, Nickelodeon, adds, “I can’t wait to introduce a new generation to the timeless tale of a boy growing up and finding his place, while simultaneously trying to save the world.”

Ollie’s Pack follows Ollie and his backpack, which doubles as a powerful portal allowing an array of monsters to travel from the Monsterverse into Ollie’s world on Earth. Throughout the series, Ollie and his two best friends must protect the earth from the horrifying monsters that have escaped, while often utilizing the helpful monsters who assist with their everyday tween problems, like sneaking into a movie or winning their school’s Battle of the Bands contest. No matter the circumstances, Ollie’s thirst for adventure undoubtedly gets him into trouble that only he and his friends can resolve.

In the first episode, “New Kid on Campus,” Ollie takes Captain Wowski to school in the pack. CW loves it so much he poses as the new kid the next day. Then, "The Chosen One(s), a former Chosen One unexpectedly shows up. Her presence creates a rift between Ollie and his pals. The series premiere is locally titled "Chico nuevo en el colegio / Los Elegidos" in Spain.

The US-English dub of the series stars James Hartnett (Cupcake & Dino) as Ollie, an ordinary, impulsive, and creative kid who has been given the status of Chosen One and Keeper of the Pack; Ana Sani (Mysticons) as Cleo, the brave and adventurous comic relief; and David Berni (Rocket Monkeys) as Bernie, the nervy and logical voice of reason.

Along the way, audiences will be introduced to some larger than life monsters including Andre and Bev, a bounty hunting double act; Major Snooch, a high ranking official in the Ministry of Chosen One Affairs; and Rance, a weaselly petty thief in utter denial about his boldfaced stealing.

The series originated from “Monster Pack,” an original short made for Nickelodeon’s 2013 Animated Shorts Program. Creators Pedro Eboli (Cupcake & Dino) and Graham Peterson (Rick & Morty) met at the Vancouver Film School and have now been friends for over 10 years. Pedro is a creator, producer, director and animator from Rio de Janeiro, while Graham is an animation supervisor and instructor at local and overseas studios.

Fans can visit nick.es, nick.pt, and the Nick Play app to learn more about their favourite Nickelodeon shows, play games and watch videos. Fans can also Like the official Nickelodeon España and Nickelodeon Portugal Facebook (ES | PT) pages, follow Nickelodeon on Twitter (ES | PT) and Instagram (ES | PT), and subscribe to Nickelodeon's official YouTube channels (Nickelodeon en Español | Nickelodeon em Português) for the latest Nickelodeon news, highlights and videos. In Portugal, fans can watch their favourite Nickelodeon shows on Nick+.

Ollie’s Pack made its world premiere on Nickelodeon in the U.S. in April 2020, and is currently rolling out on Nickelodeon channels and branded blocks internationally, reaching over 170 countries and territories.

¡Hay piratas a la vista en Nick Jr.! Llegan las aventuras del espadachín Santiago Montes «Santi» en Santiago de los Mares, un valiente niño de 8 años que surca los mares para rescatar del peligro y buscar maravillosos tesoros, mientras trata de mantener a salvo los mares del Caribe de los villanos. Otra de las nuevas series que los más peques no se pueden perder es Ollie y los monstruos y sus aventuras para mantener a salvo el mundo. Ollie es un niño de 13 años que controla un portal mágico en su mochila, a través de la cual accede al mundo de los monstruos. Junto con sus mejores amigos Cleo y Bernie y el entrenador de monstruos el Capitán Wowski, vivirán increíbles aventuras. Los no tan peques disfrutarán en Nickelodeon de Actividades extraescolares, la nueva serie con Lex, Presley y Munchy. Estos tres amigos la «lían parda» al destruir el barco del padre de Munchy de forma accidental. Para ganar dinero y reparar el barco tendrán que hacer todo tipo de trabajos extraescolares.


Nickelodeon estrena la nueva serie de animación «Ollie y los monstruos»


El lunes 26 de abril a las 15.00 horas Nickelodeon se llena de monstruos y mucha diversión con el estreno de la nueva serie de animación Ollie y los monstruos. En ella, Ollie junto con sus mejores amigos Cleo y Bernie, así como del capitán Wowski, tendrá que proteger el portal interdimensional que lleva a Monstriverso , ¡un universo lleno de monstruos!

¡La vida es más emocionante con una mochila mágica! Y sino, que se lo pregunten a Ollie, quien se ha convertido en el encargado de proteger la mochila de monstruos, un antiguo portal en forma de mochila que lleva a un universo lleno de monstruos, por lo que Ollie deberá asegurarse de que los monstruos no escapen y devolver a aquellos que logren salir de su dimensión. Pero no estará solo, ya que contará con la ayuda de sus amigos Cleo y Bernie, así como del Capitán Wowski, el gurú de la mochila de Ollie que siempre interviene para aportar su sabiduría cuando los problemas se les van de las manos.

Sin embargo, Ollie, Cleo y Bernie no solo intentarán evitar que el universo de monstruos provoque el caos en la Tierra, sino que también se divertirán conociendo a los monstruos más peculiares y utilizando a algunos de estos para intentar resolver sus problemas. Como cuando en uno de los episodios de estreno el grupo de amigos utiliza los poderes de los monstruos para hacer una película de superhéroes y así salvar su club de cine de la escuela; o como cuando en otro momento el extraño olor del sudor de Ollie se convierte en un producto muy apreciado en el universo de monstruos y lo intercambia por que le hagan la colada. Pero en muchas ocasiones serán las ganas de aventuras de Ollie la que les meterá en numerosos líos, como cuando Ollie finge estar enfermo y contrata a un monstruo para que le sustituya en el colegio.

A partir del lunes 26 de abril a las 15.00 horas todos los niños podrán acompañar a Ollie en sus viajes interdimensionales con el estreno de Ollie y los monstruos en Nickelodeon.

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From neeo:

Nickelodeon se llena de poderes con el Maratón fin de semana de superhéroes

En mayo, Nickelodeon se llena de poderes con el Maratón fin de semana de superhéroes, que comenzará el sábado 1 de mayo y durará hasta final de mes. Así, cada sábado y domingo a partir de las 12:00h los fans podrán disfrutar del #MaratónNickelodeon con las mejores aventuras de Equipo Danger, Los Thunderman y Henry Danger. ¡Que tiemblen los villanos!

Así, los sábados y domingos del mes de mayo los niños podrán disfrutar de Equipo Danger, como cuando todo el equipo y Capitán Man se infiltran clandestinamente en la Mazmorra Camorrista para atrapar a un peligroso criminal. También de Henry Danger, como cuando Capitán Man y Kid Danger deben descubrir el motivo por el que los participantes de un concurso de Swellview han perdido el conocimiento; o como cuando Kid Danger trata de conseguir un superpoder para derrotar a Drex, un peligroso criminal que se ha fugado de la prisión y tiene atrapado a Capitán Man.

¡Pero esto no es todo! Porque por el Maratón fin de semana de Superhéroes también pasarán Los Thunderman. Así, Phoebe descubrirá que el padre de su novio podría estar planeando regresar a su vida de villano y deberá decidir si delatarle o no.

Sábado y domingos desde las 12.00h

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Originally published: Thursday, April 22, 2021.

H/T: SatCesc.

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ViacomCBS Launches Paramount Plus in the Nordics

ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) Nordics today (March 25) launched their new and improved Paramount+ SVOD service in the Nordic region. The service will initially be available through local partner, such as Apple TV, Telia TV in Sweden, Norway and Finland, and Tele 2, Telenor and Allente in Sweden, with plans to release a direct-to-consumer Paramount+ app in April 2021.


Update (29/4) - ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) Nordics today released a standalone Paramount+ app for iOS and Android devices in the Nordic region!

With more than 6,000 episodes and films to be released throughout the year, Paramount+ will be home to iconic hits from across the ViacomCBS portfolio of brands and networks, including Nickelodeon, including the brand new SpongeBob SquarePants spin-off series Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years. Local productions available from launch include the first season of Ib the Dog, with season two, being produced exclusively for the premium streaming service in the Nordics region, set to arrive in summer 2021.

Ib the Dog

Unlike the North American version, the Nordic version of Paramount Plus won't carry The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run, as Netflix has the international rights to the film.

Official ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) Nordics press release:

Letter 'E' Alphabet Song With Blue! | Blue's Clues & You!

Letter 'E' Alphabet Song With Blue! | Blue's Clues & You!


It's Blue's Big Adventure with the letter E! The "E Song" features everyone on Earth so make sure you sing-along with Blue!


#LetterESong​ #ABCSong​ #BluesCluesAndYou

Kids can watch their favorite Nick Jr. shows weekdays on Nickelodeon and all week long on the Nick Jr. channel: http://nickjr.com/tvschedule/

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Play the brand new Blue’s Clues & You! Listen and Play Amazon Alexa Skill today!


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Happy Lag B'Omer | Rising | TeenNick Israel

ל"ג בעומר שמח מכוכבי פלמח 🔥



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Scientist Ryan and the Ryan's World Surprise Subscription Activities for kids! | Ryan's World

Scientist Ryan and the Ryan's World Surprise Subscription Activities for kids! | Ryan's World


Parents, head to http://ryansworldshop.com​ to pick up the exclusive STEM egg and join the Ryan’s World Surprise Subscription! Must be over 18 to subscribe. Quantities are limited.

Watch  Ryan's Mystery Playdate on Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., and now on Paramount+!


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Vegas | Vision Board for America | Nickelodeon

Thank you, Vegas, for teaching us about microaggressions 🧡 Let me know what your vision for America is!

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'S.A.D.' Promos + Sneak Peeks | Drama Club | Nickelodeon

Get ready for a brand new episode of Drama Club, premiering Saturday, May 1, 2021 at  8:30 p.m. ET/PT, straight after a all new Side Hustle at 8, only on Nickelodeon! Check out the promos below! Can't wait? Watch it on nick.com now!:


In the all new Drama Club episode "S.A.D.", Darcy (Lili Brennan) is excited to go to the school dance this year, but Mack (Telci Huynh) is determined to avoid it at all costs after an embarrassing incident at the last one. (#105)




Originally published: Sunday, April 25, 2021.

Additional source: special thanks to @kancsn01!

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'Juckles' Promos | Side Hustle | Nickelodeon

Buckle up for a brand new Side Hustle, premiering Saturday, May 1 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT), followed by an all new Drama Club at 8:30, only on Nickelodeon! Check out the promos below!:


In the brand new Side Hustle episode "Juckles," when Jaget (Jacques Chevelle) gets a girlfriend, everyone fears the pairing means a new meanness is on the horizon, but dating softens Jaget; when the kids learn the pair might break up, they scramble to keep them together. (#119)



Isaiah Crews on Munchy in Side Hustle (Nickelodeon U.S.)



Originally published: Sunday, April 25, 2021.

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“First White-Haired DANNY PHANTOM Drawing EVER!

“First white-haired DANNY PHANTOM drawing EVER!” | Butch Hartman


"Yep. It had to start somewhere. I had drawn a bunch of Danny drawings before this but they all had dark hair. I had drawn this one and hadn't yet colored the hair. I looked at it and thought: 'Wow...white hair looks pretty cool. And very ghostly." So that's what I went with. The rest is history. What do you think? #dannyphantom​ #butchhartman​ #nickelodeon"



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Zen Monkey Studios Teases 'My Life As A Teenage Robot' Pin Badges

Welcome to my life as a teenage robot!

My Life As A Teenage Robot pin badges from Zen Monkey Studios. Photo: @mlaatrreanimate.

Zen Monkey Studios has announced that they'll be releasing a range of pin badges inspired by Nickelodeon's popular noughties animated series My Life As A Teenage Robot later this year!

Update (4/29) - The enamel pin badges are now available to purchase on zenmonkeystudios.com! There are three badges (Jenny on the Phone, Flying Jenny and XJ9 Gear) to collect, each priced $9.99. A 3-park is also available for $29.99, which is currently on sale for $22.99!

Zen Monkey Studios' My Life As A Teenage Robot pin badges will be perfect for wearing whilst blading at the skate park down by the mall, preventing hostile aliens from annihilating us all, or any other hobby or chore you may have!

My Life As A Teenage Robot was created by Rob Renzetti and premiered on August 1st, 2003. Set in the fictional town of Tremorton, the series follows the adventures of a robot girl named XJ-9, or Jenny Wakeman, as she prefers to be called, who attempts to juggle her duties of protecting Earth while trying to live a normal human life as a teenager. MLAATR ran for 62 episodes over three seasons, winning two Emmy awards and garnering an additional nomination for Outstanding Animated Program. The series was produced by Frederator Studios in association with Nickelodeon Animation Studios.


Renzetti pitched the series to Frederator Studios' animated shorts showcase Oh Yeah! Cartoons and a pilot titled "My Neighbor is a Teenage Robot", which aired on January 5, 1999.

Zen Monkey Studios' My Life As A Teenage Robot pin badges are currently up on the company's wholesale catalog for a select clients, and plan to offer them to their distributor catalogs in a few months, so hopefully they'll be available for fans to purchase later this year!

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Originally published: Thursday, January 21, 2021.

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Rainbow to Represent ‘The Smurfs’ in Italy

Historic licensing company of The Smurfs, IMPS / Lafig has chosen Rainbow Group to manage the licensing plan that will accompany the new series of The Smurfs on the Italian territory.



"We are thrilled and it's a pleasure to work for a timeless brand like The Smurfs, already beloved by the Italian audience and undoubtedly synonymous with cutting-edge values,” says Matteo Olivetti, sales director, global consumer product, Rainbow Group. “We are already in the process of finalizing several agreements with top-level partners for CP development in the classic categories but stepping outside the box and experimenting is one of our strengths, and we look forward to launching new collaborations.”

Rainbow has already inked deals with many consumer product (CP) partners for the development of the countless possibilities offered by the brand, a success that is supported by more than four generations of fans and always very popular.


“The love story between The Smurfs and the Italian audience is a long and passionate one and we are so happy to now have such a strong and dynamic agency as Rainbow on board,” says Véronique Culliford, president and founder, IMPS / LAFIG and daughter of Smurfs creator, Peyo.

“We are very excited to work together making the blue color of the rainbow shine with a broad range of amazing Smurf products.”

The new season of the property recently made its world premiere on Ouftivi in French-speaking Belgium on Sunday 18th April 2021, and will debut on Nickelodeon channels globally this fall. The series will also air on Italian free-to-air Rai Yoyo in spring 2022 with 52 episodes of 11 minutes and target audience 5-10 years. Following, the series will also land on TVOD, and AVOD platforms in the first half of 2022, to be distributed on SVOD services, including Netflix in early 2023. The series is set to launch on French television channel TF1 on May 8th.

In additional Smurfy news, The Smurfs has teamed up with Rovio for an exclusive The Smurfs tournament on Angry Birds Friends. In the game, players have to to free the Smurfs from Gargamel. The Smurfs x Rovio will be available to play until Sunday 2nd May 2021.

Following, the series will also land on TVOD, and AVOD platforms in the first half of 2022, to be distributed on SVOD in early 2023.

For over 60 years a great formula of friendship, tolerance and respect for the environment, The Smurfs never cease to excite thanks to their edutainment-rich and always compelling stories.

In addition to the content partnership, ViacomCBS Consumer Products (VCP) will manage consumer products licensing for The Smurfs property across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Malaysia. VCP will seek new merchandising and promotional partners in select categories and territories for The Smurfs classic brand, in addition to a new product line for the new animated series The Smurfs, spanning categories including toys, stationery, apparel and accessories, home, consumer packaged goods and more, to launch at retail in 2022.


New CG ‘Smurfs’ Series Begins Global Adventure

Presented in development at the 2018 Annecy International Animation Film Market (MIFA), The Smurfs, a new animated series produced by Dupuis Edition et Audiovisuel with Peyo Productions, for TF1 in France, heralds the revival of the famous little blue creatures on television. The series has been licensed globally by Nickelodeon, with a U.S. premiere slated for this year followed by international rollout.

Peyo’s beloved characters, created 1958, first made the transition from comics to the screen in 1959. The Smurfs began their animated adventures on TV, with Dupuis and then American studio Hanna-Barbera (Tom & Jerry, Scooby-Doo, The Flintstones, Wacky Races) and then the big screen, always with the same success. However, they have not been adapted for television since the late 1980s.

With Peyo Productions and Dupuis Edition et Audiovisuel, these small but scrappy stars will be back on the small screen starting May 9 in France on TFOU, in a brand new, totally updated 3D animated series: 52 original 11-minute stories directed by William Renaud (Calimero, A Kind of Magic…), featuring colorful characters (and not just because they’re nearly all blue) — including a whole team of daring and inventive girl Smurfs alongside Smurfette — and punchy dialogue. A joyful mixture for both girls and boys from six to 10 years old, which will also allow older children to enjoy rediscovering the essence of the comics.

“For Dupuis Édition et Audiovisuel, which was involved in the first animated adventures of the Smurfs back in the 1960s, it is extremely exciting to revisit this universe in this ambitious new series, alongside Peyo Productions and in collaboration with TF1,” said Caroline Duvochel, producer of the series. “This is a key project for our studio, in which all the teams have been particularly involved. We are very proud to be able to contribute to bringing today’s children these new 3D images showing the marvellous adventures of these characters, full of kindness, mischief and sparkle, things we need so much of in this day and age.”

“We are delighted to welcome the Smurfs to TFOU for new adventures, each one funnier than the last. This comedy/adventure series has its rightful place in our schedule as the world of these friendly little blue creatures and their very special language fits perfectly with TFOU’s mischievous yet caring tone,” said Yann Labasque, director of youth programming at TF1. “By giving the series consistent and powerful exposure on all its platforms, the TF1 group acts as a unique and strong sounding board for the franchise, whose licence is already managed by TF1 Licences.”

Véronique Culliford, founder and president of Peyo Productions and IMPS (distribution) and Peyo’s daughter, added that she was “very happy to be able to continue my father’s work once again by co-producing a new Smurfs TV series.” She added, “And this, almost 40 years after the world-famous original series. You will discover Smurfs in ‘3D’ effect, like in the last film Smurfs: The Lost Village [Sony Pictures Animation], with a lot of humor and lots of adventures full of twists and turns. This co-production has the best actors on the market and will enchant both young and old for decades to come!”

Distributed internationally by IMPS, the series made its world premiere on RTS in Switzerland and RTBF and VRT in Belgium in mid-April, and is now preparing to move into France and Germany before meeting the rest of the world.

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Original source: License Global; Additional source: Licensing International.

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