Thursday, June 10, 2021

Noggin to Debut New Preschool Series 'JoJo & Gran Gran' on Monday, June 14

NOGGIN, NICKELODEON'S INTERACTIVE LEARNING SERVICE FOR PRESCHOOLERS, DEBUTS NEW ANIMATED SERIES FROM BBC CHILDREN'S PRODUCTIONS, JOJO & GRAN GRAN, ON MONDAY, JUNE 14


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Noggin, Nickelodeon's interactive learning service for preschoolers, will debut a new animated series from BBC Studios about an almost five-year-old girl and her grandmother, JoJo & Gran Gran, on Monday, June 14. Following JoJo and her wise grandmother, Gran Gran, in a bustling London neighborhood as they spend time together, the premiere marks the U.S. launch of the series (44 x 11-min eps) developed and produced by BBC Children's Productions. Nickelodeon has acquired seasons one and two of JoJo & Gran Gran for the U.S. and episodes will continue to roll out on Noggin later this year. BBC Studios is distributing internationally.


"We are thrilled to welcome JoJo & Gran Gran to Noggin and to share this charming and authentic multigenerational series that complements our expanding content slate, and also aligns with our 'Big Heart World' approach to learning," said Layla Lewis, Senior Vice President, Global Acquisitions and Content Partnerships, ViacomCBS International Media Networks.


JoJo & Gran Gran tells the story about an amazing relationship between a little girl and her loving grandmother, exploring themes that can feel quite abstract to most children such as topics of life cycles, passing of time, and growth. The series teaches children to be open, tolerant, respectful of others and empathetic, which is becoming even more important in today's diverse world.


A sneak peek of JoJo & Gran Gran, "It's Time to Build a Sandcastle," will premiere on Friday, June 11, at 7:30 a.m. (ET/PT) in the brand-new weekly Noggin programming hour on the Nick Jr. channel, which features content available on Noggin such as Kinderwood, Noggin Knows, educational short-form videos and more. In the episode, JoJo and Gran Gran are on a trip to the sunny seaside with a mission to build the biggest sandcastle for her favorite toy, Panda, to play inside.


JoJo & Gran Gran aligns with Noggin's "Big Heart World" educational approach which focuses on building preschoolers' emotional knowledge and awareness, as each episode of the series aims to reflect kids' lives while being culturally specific and inspire real-world discovery and play. JoJo & Gran Gran is the latest addition to Noggin's content slate which includes the recently launched series Rhymes Through Times, Noggin Knows, Kinderwood, School of Yum, Word Play and Imagination Trips, among others.


In Noggin, learning is led by the Nickelodeon preschool characters kids know and love, and developed by education and child development experts. Noggin offers an ever-expanding library of books, learning games, activities, exclusive shorts and 1,000+ ad-free episodes of preschool favorites like PAW Patrol, Peppa Pig and Blue's Clues & You! With Noggin, kids can go on fun learning adventures that explore science, literacy, math, music and more.


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Every Time Baby Chuckie Finster Freaks Out! 😳 | Nickelodeon Cartoon Universe

Every Time Baby Chuckie Finster Freaks Out! 😳 | Nickelodeon Cartoon Universe


As a baby, there are so many things to be afraid of especially if you're Chuckie Finster! Slides, the potty, and more - this compilation is filled with every time baby Chuckie freaks out!

Stream all new CG-animated Rugrats series, exclusively on Paramount+!



Rugrats, provided to Creators Syndicate by Nickelodeon, based off the popular animated television series has been created for children and family's to laugh and enjoy together.

Follow these comics and their take on real episodes of the show and their own spin on hilarious adventures.

Read more Rugrats comic strips!: https://www.creators.com/features/rugrats

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

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Interviews with the New Characters of 'Club 57' | Nickelodeon Latin America

La Pereztroica entrevista a los nuevos personajes 👀🙊 | Club 57 | Nickelodeon en Español


¿Quieres conocer un poco más acerca de los personajes nuevos de la segunda temporada de Club 57? ¡Has llegado al lugar indicado! Mira cómo la Pereztroica entrevista a los nuevos actores de la serie en este divertido video. ¿Cómo será la relación entre Tiago y Eva? ¿Cuál será el rol de Nero y Cecilia en la historia? ¡Ya queremos saber!

No te pierdas el estreno de la segunda temporada de Club 57, el 14 de junio en la pantalla de Nickelodeon, y el pre-estreno digital del primer episodio el 11 de junio en el canal de Youtube Nickelodeon en Español. http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2021/06/club-57-season-2-episode-1-nickelodeon.html


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Ep.8 Racer 1 - The BeatBuds, Let's Jam! - Official Nickelodeon Video

Ep.8 Racer 1 - The BeatBuds, Let's Jam! - Official Nickelodeon Video


After spilling spicy fajitas on their map, the BeatBuds accidentally wander into a racetrack and meet Racer 1, the world’s greatest race car driver! They sing the song “Racer” as they join the race!

Watch The BeatBuds, Let’s Jam! on Nick Jr. on Nickelodeon!

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Ep.7 Up Down - The BeatBuds, Let's Jam! - Official Nickelodeon Video

Ep.7 Up Down - The BeatBuds, Let's Jam! - Official Nickelodeon Video


The BeatBuds meet Henny Feathers, the world’s first and only chicken daredevil! Henny bawks at them to come along as she performs many high-flying stunts! Together, they rock out to the song “Up, Down!”

Watch The BeatBuds, Let’s Jam! on Nick Jr. on Nickelodeon!

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Bad First Impressions Cause DRAMA in the TikTok House | Next Influencer Season 2 Ep. 1 | AwesomenessTV

Bad First Impressions Cause DRAMA in the TikTok House | Next Influencer Season 2 Ep. 1 | AwesomenessTV


The content creators have arrived, and the competition to be the next big internet star begins! The cast members meet each other for the first time, but some of the members receive bad first impressions. It hasn't even been 24 hours and there's already drama in the TikTok House?! Oh lawd. Just when the members get comfortable with each other, a "mystery" guest arrives to stir the pot! 

Who do you think will take home the title of #nextinfluencer?! Comment who you're stanning below!

THE DRAMA IS BAAAAACK! Leave your questions for the cast in the comments on YouTube and ATV pass them along for them to answer in a video!!!!! 😈


→ about AwesomenessTV's Next Influencer Season 2! ←
Hosted by season one winner and TikTok star Owen Holt, AwesomenessTV’s Next Influencer Season 2 follows a group of content creators competing in a series of challenges to prove they have what it takes to become the next big influencer. One contestant will win a prize package that includes a talent contract with AwesomenessTV! Find out if these TikTokers have what it takes to become the #NextInfluencer! 

Watch AwesomenessTV’s Next Influencer season 1 here!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/search/label/ATV%27s%20Next%20Influencer

→ Credits ←
Owen Holt - @itsowenholt
Matt Taylor - @mattheperson
Rave Vanias - @ravevanias
Michelle Wozniak - @michelle.1
Ace Akers - @aceakers
Eileen Padilla - @bbyeileen
Eddie Preciado - @eddiepreciado
Ace B. King - @acebking
Maddie Cole - @maddieebrookee
Jake Clark - @itsjakeclark

Supervising Producer: Tara Cole @itstarajayne
Producer: Ian Midura @lowkeygrandpa
Director: Vitaly Kibenko @ownthelight
Assistant Director : Candace Stephens @candaceleestephens 
Producer: Omid Afshar @omidafshar
Development Producer: Nick Haddad
Director of Photography: Dima Kovalchuk @dimakovalchuk
COVID Safety Officer: Paige Borninkhof 
Line Producer: Lauren Brookes, Allison Drye
Production Coordinator: Tina Poston
Camera Operators: 
Valentin Sevostyanchuk @valentinsevo 
David Yanez @misteryanez 
Leo Akagi @officialkeisuke
Sound Ops: @soundninjas 
Set Medic: Brandon Peltier
Post Production Supervisor: Dima Kovalchuk @dimakovalchuk
Editor: Trever Jones @treverjones
Editor: Leo Akagi @officialkeisuke
Assistant Editor: Frank Felipe @frankfelipe
Assistant Editor: Christian Acosta @chrisdnlacosta
Assistant Editor: Claire Chung @claireguagua

→ about AwesomenessTV! ←
Welcome to AwesomenessTV, where all of your favorite creators like Brent and Lexi Rivera, The Merrell Twins, Noah Beck, Larray, Alex Warren and more come together in daily shows made for you! Our originals My Dream Quinceañera, Malibu Surf, Cheerleaders are real life dramas with friends you know, and a dose of the Daily Report keeps you informed on celeb gossip. New shows everyday to create an awesome day!

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“She’s like a LEECH!” (JUICY Q&A) | VIBE ROOM: Next Influencer w/ Markell Washington & Owen Holt | AwesomenessTV


What really went down behind the scenes of Next Influencer Season 2?! Welcome to the Vibe Room, where the cast of Next Influencer & special guests are asked juicy questions they have to answer. On this episode, Markell Washington and Owen Holt sit with Michelle Wozniak and Colie Nuanez to get the real tea. What's up with their TikTok beef?! Who do they think is the fakest in the house?! And who was the biggest CELEB in their DMs? We're spilling tea in the Vibe Room every Sunday at 7AM PST here on the AwesomenessTV YouTube channel! 

#TikTokers #AwesomenessTV #NextInfluencer

Next Influencer Season 2 TEASER (Ep 2): LET THE GAMES BEGIN #shorts | AwesomenessTV


Next Influener Season 2 Ep 2 Teaser - Now that everyone has settled into the TikTok House, let the games begin. New episode this Saturday at 7am PST / 10am EST right here on AwesomessTV!

Scenes in this episode were filmed adhering to then-current Local, State, and/or Country mandated COVID-19 safety guidelines and restrictions.

MEET RAVE VANIAS | Next Influencer Season 2 #shorts | AwesomenessTV


Meet Rave Vanias on the cast of Next Influencer Season 2!  Do you think she has what it takes to be the #nextinfluencer?

MEET MATT TAYLOR | Next Influencer Season 2 | AwesomenessTV #shorts


Meet Matt Taylor on the cast of Next Influencer Season 2!  Do you think he has what it takes to be the #nextinfluencer?



Originally published: June 05, 2021.

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'iCarly' Revival Shares Opening Theme Song & Intro

"Leave It All to Me" is BACK.


If you haven't been able to get the instantly catchy iCarly theme song out of your head for the past decade, you're not alone. Now, ahead of the revival's premiere on Paramount+ on June 17, Teen Vogue has unveiled the new title sequence!

Series star Miranda Cosgrove recently told Seventeen that she “fought hard” to keep the original theme song in the new version, and it's that version that soundtracks the new title sequence. (Honestly, this song could still chart.) A new montage features the updated cast, featuring additions Laci Mosley (Harper) and Jaidyn Triplett (Millicent) alongside Nathan Kress (Freddie) and Jerry Trainor (Spencer). The first trailer for the show already hinted at plenty of hijinks and vlogging adventures to come, and the title sequence has plenty of falls, parties, outfits, and excited jumping to go around. “We went around a bunch of times, thinking of maybe re-recording the same song now or doing a different song,” she said to Seventeen. "But, for me, when I watch revivals, I always am hoping for the original theme song and I feel like none of them ever really stick with the original. So we ended up going with the same one in the end."

The new iCarly will focus on adult Carly, who is back in the same apartment building as the original show, but this time with her roommate Harper. Freddie now has a stepdaughter, Millicent, while Spencer is mysteriously very rich. Though Sam (Jennette McCurdy) won't be returning to the series, her absence will be discussed.

Miranda talked to Complex about how it feels to return to the iCarly universe now as an executive producer. “I’m in a whole different position now working on the revival than I was when I was a kid, because I’m actually an executive producer on it,” she told the outlet. “So I’m getting to help edit all the episodes and I get to read all the drafts and the scripts and give notes and everything. That’s just been a whole new thing for me. I’ve never done anything like this before, and it feels really good, going from being a kid on a show and not really having a whole lot of control over what my character did in episodes or anything like that, to now getting to be such a big part of the process."

So get ready to embrace all your nostalgia for the original show — check out the new iCarly intro below:


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Originally published: June 09, 2021 at 19:54 BST.

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'I Will Survive' Promos and Sneak Peeks | The Barbarian and the Troll | Nickelodeon

The gang are nearing the end of their epic journey, and nothing will stand in their way - apart from lots of obstacles, that is! Catch the brand new The Barbarian and the Troll episode "I Will Survive", premiering Friday, June 11, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon, straight after an all new The Casagrandes at 7 and just before a first look at Middlemost Post at 8 - all part of Mighty Friday Night! Check out the promos and sneak peeks below!


In the brand new The Barbarian and the Troll episode "I Will Survive," the questers finally reach Alvin’s lair, but must first overcome a series of traps before Brendar can finally reunite with her brother. (#111)




Originally published: June 05, 2021.

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Nickelodeon to Premiere New 'The Casagrandes' Episode 'Chancla Force/Fluff Love' on June 11

Birds of a feather get down together! Catch a brand new The Casagrandes, premiering Friday, June 11, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT, followed by an all new The Barbarian and the Troll at 7:30 and a sneak peek at Middlemost Post at 8, all part of Mighty Friday Night, only on Nickelodeon! Check out the promos and a sneak peek below!:


In the brand new The Casagrandes episode "Chancla Force," Carl takes Rosa’s chancla, setting off the balance of order in the city, & calling the Chancla Force into action! Then later in "Fluff Love," Carlitos goes on a wild adventure to get his favorite stuffed animal from the arcade. (#212)




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Originally published: June 05, 2021.

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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for June 9, 2021 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for June 9, 2021 | Nickelodeon


Stream all new CG-animated Rugrats series, exclusively on Paramount+!



Rugrats, provided to Creators Syndicate by Nickelodeon, based off the popular animated television series has been created for children and family's to laugh and enjoy together.

Follow these comics and their take on real episodes of the show and their own spin on hilarious adventures.

Read more Rugrats comic strips!: https://www.creators.com/features/rugrats

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

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Women in Film Los Angeles Reveals Participants for Inaugural Emerging Producers Program

The Emerging Producers Program participants include Apoorva Charan , Lydia “Sue-Ellen” Chitunya, Luz Agudelo Gipson, Vanessa Haroutunian, Takara Joseph, Quan Lateef-Hill, Sophie Luo, Alexandra Perez, and Juliana Schatz Preston.


Women In Film, Los Angeles has announced the roster for its inaugural Emerging Producers Program.

The one-year course — open to women and non-binary individuals who are early in their producing careers — offers master classes, mentorship, insight into the fundamentals of creative and physical production, the various tracks producers can take, and how to start an independent business. The group was selected by a jury of industry professionals including veteran producers for the program that was most possible in part thanks to a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, and eMinutes.

Program mentors include Nickelodeon and Awesomeness’ Yolanda Cochran, Warner Bros.’ Jenn Asaro, producer Chelsea Barnard (Booksmart), producer Linda Goldstein Knowlton (We Are the Radical Monarchs), Warner Bros.’ Niija Kuykendall, producer Monica Levinson (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm), producer Lyn Sisson-Talbert (Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey), and Catchlight Studios’ Jeanette Volturno.

Says WIF Director of Programs Maikiko James: “As we continue to make strides for gender parity in our industry, it’s critical to support underrepresented producers. This cohort represents extraordinary talent that we are committed to supporting in sustainable careers.”

The Emerging Producers Program participants are:

Apoorva Charan, who started her career at FremantleMedia Singapore as a digital producer, received her M.F.A. in film from Columbia University. She’s produced more than 20 short films including Lonely Blue Night, which won the Audience Award at AFI Fest 2020, was an official selection at the Atlanta Film Festival, was a finalist for the HBO APA Visionaries award, and is available to stream on HBO Max.

Lydia “Sue-Ellen” Chitunya, who hails from Zimbabwe, was selected as a Georgia State University “40 Under 40” honoree. She graduated from the UCLA Professional Producing Program and was inducted into the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for her success as a short film producer.

Luz Agudelo Gipson, a Colombian native, attended Columbia College Chicago, where she received a B.A. in film and video. Her resume includes several award-winning short films and commercials, notably the Obama for America 2008 presidential campaign, which received the Titanium and Integrated Lions Grand Prix award at Cannes.

Vanessa Haroutunian, who uses the pronouns they/she, identifies a queer producer, artist and curator. Haroutunian received a B.A. in film and electronic arts from Bard College. Haroutunian recently produced the short film Flourish directed by Heather María Ács, which won Best LGBTQ Short at the Big Apple Film Festival, and has screened at various festivals including Oscar-qualifying HollyShorts, OutFest Fusion, NewFest, London Shorts, and at BAM’s Programmers Notebook series.

Takara Joseph was born in the Virgin Islands and raised in Atlanta. She is a 2020 Film Independent Project Involve fellow and a Daytime Emmy-nominated producer and director of the 13-time Daytime Emmy-nominated series Giants, which premiered on Issa Rae’s YouTube channel.

Quan Lateef-Hill is a producer, filmmaker, and creator developing and producing multi-platform content in television, film, digital, podcast, live event, and experimental production. Throughout a 20-year career, Lateef-Hill’s award-winning body of work has included scripted and unscripted content and experiences with such companies as Viacom/BET/Vh1, Quibi, New York Times, Discovery, NBC, PBS, Bravo TV, Issa Rae Presents, Refinery29, Doc Society, Tool of America and others.

Sophie Luo is a producer and filmmaker. Her recent work includes campaigns and videos for TED’s Climate Countdown global initiative, Nike’s SNKRS app, a viral Desus and Mero collaboration with Timberland, and a collaboration with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Justice Democrats. Her short doc, Closing Annisa, follows acclaimed chef Anita Lo as she shutters her restaurant Annisa after 17 years. It screened at Athena Film Festival, Seattle Asian American Film Festival, Omaha Film Festival and Anchorage International Film Festival.

Alexandra Perez is a producer and production manager who has worked on content spanning television, film, digital, and commercial platforms. She began her production career as a coordinator at Entertainment One (eOne) before making her way to Blumhouse as manager of production for TV. She transitioned to freelance production on the Blumhouse/Hulu anthology series Into The Dark, where she served as production supervisor across two seasons.

Juliana Schatz Preston is a Colombian-American documentary film producer and director. Her directorial debut, Los Comandos, was shortlisted for the 2019 Academy Awards and was a nominee for the 2018 International Documentary Award. Her short film, Waiting for Terah, premiered at the Double Exposure Film Festival and was supported by ITVS, FRONTLINE, Firelight Media, Type Investigations, and the Fund for Investigative Journalism.

More about Women In Film, Los Angeles' Emerging Producers Program can be found here.


Original source: The Hollywood Reporter.

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Michigan Premiere of Nickelodeon’s 'The SpongeBob Musical' at Warren Consolidated School of Performing Arts

STERLING HEIGHTS/WARREN, MI — “Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?”


Why, it’s SpongeBob SquarePants, of course, the iconic Nickelodeon cartoon character.

Fans can check out the sea sponge character and his aquatic pals up close when the talented Warren Consolidated School of Performing Arts, or WCSPA, students present The SpongeBob Musical at 7:30 p.m. June 11-12, and 2 p.m. June 13.

The show will be performed two ways: livestream video, and live on stage at the Performing Arts Center located on the campus of Sterling Heights High School, 12901 15 Mile Road.

Social distancing measures will be in place, and audience members and the performers are asked to wear masks. The SpongeBob Musical is a curtain call for Artistic Director Jonathan Gillespie as it’s his last show before retirement.

Warren Consolidated Schools Performing Arts Artistic Director Jonathan Gillespie works with students Maria Bonucchi, playing the part of Squidward, and Will Bernstein, in the role of SpongeBob SquarePants, in “The SpongeBob Musical.” Photo by Deb Jacques.

According to show organizers, WCSPA is the first school in Michigan to perform The SpongeBob Musical. Because of COVID-19, this is the first time in over a year that the WCSPA students have performed a show live onstage before a crowd. They can’t wait for opening night.   

“Working on SpongeBob both in the performance aspect and behind the scenes has been a blast,” ensemble and marketing crew member Melaina Brostenianc, a sophomore, said in a prepared statement. “This show is truly like no other, it really grabs the attention of everyone especially with the songs written by more than one artist which include some of my favorites like John Legend, Lady Antebellum, T.I. and so many more.”

The SpongeBob Musical! takes the audience to the characters’ home turf at Bikini Bottom. During the show, SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Sandy Cheeks, Squidward and Plankton act, sing and dance their way through everyday problems they need to solve.

Maria Bonucchi, a senior from Cousino playing the part of
Squidward, and the other students rehearse. Photo by Deb Jacques.



Junior Will Bernstein leads the pack as SpongeBob SquarePants.

“It takes the audience back to their childhood,” Bernstein told C & G Newspapers, adding at first getting into the character was difficult. “Especially with the masks. You have to talk with your body.” But now he has eased into the role. “SpongeBob just wants to prove himself. He’s not just a sponge.”

Senior Maria Bonucchi, as Squidward, is glad to be back center stage.

“It’s hard to figure everything out virtually,” she said. “It feels good to be all together, and we’re able to connect more. I’m so happy to be able to perform my last show on stage. It means so much.”

Ju’el Martin brings the “sarcastic” Plankton to life.

“He’s the villain in the show,” Martin said. “He’s also the comic relief.”

He’s watched the cartoon show while getting into character.

“I used it for a lot of my inspiration. The way he talks, his mannerisms,” Martin said. “I have him as a reference, but I put my own spin on it.”

In sync with the rest of the cast is Autumn Hearn as Sandy Cheeks.

“She’s not a fish, she’s a squirrel,” the sophomore said. “I love her character. She has her own vibe. Patrick and SpongeBob are her best friends but sometimes she gets annoyed with them.”

The cast also includes Xander Wee as Patrick. Senior Natalie Cornish is the show’s stage manager.

WCSPA is an award-winning, nationally recognized program that specializes in all aspects of theater, including acting, dancing and technical staff. Students in grades 9-12 attend class in a two-hour block at Sterling Heights High School. The students attend their other classes at their home school. The players must audition to be in the program.

For Bernstein, WCSPA has provided for a number of experiences.

“The atmosphere is the most accepting atmosphere I’ve been in,” Bernstein said.

The Warren Mott student will pursue an acting career, preferably in film. He has plans to attend Tisch School of the Arts, either in New York City or Los Angeles. One actor he’d like to work with is Leonardo DiCaprio.

“I’ll go through a lot of auditions with a lot of noes,” he said. “Hopefully I’ll get that one yes.”

Martin started out in show choir, which led him to WCSPA.

“This is what I needed. I found my calling,” the Sterling Heights High School student said. “You have to have responsibility. You have to be able to help rely on your peers and they rely on you.”

Martin also hopes for a film career.

“I go to the movie theater at least twice a week,” he said.

Hearn is a Warren Mott student who has strengthened her social skills while in WCSPA.     

“It’s allowing me to open up,” she said. “It’s allowed me to improve on my acting.”

“I’ve gained a lot of communication skills, being able to work with my peers and technicians, and knowing who to go to when I need somebody,” said Bonucchi, who attends Cousino.  

Visit www.wcspa.net/shows/buy-tickets/ for ticket information.

Official press release:

Michigan Premier of Nickelodeon’s The SpongeBob Musical at Warren Consolidated
School of Performing Arts

The Warren Consolidated School of Performing Arts will be the first school in Michigan to perform The
SpongeBob Musical June 11th and 12th at 7:30pm EST and June 13th at 2:00PM EST. Patrons have the
option of watching the live stream from the comfort of their homes, or attending the show in person at
the Performing Arts Center located on the campus of Sterling Heights High School.

William Bernstein, a Junior from Warren Mott High School, that is playing the character of SpongeBob, is extremely excited to perform on stage once again, “Working on SpongeBob has been an amazing
experience, with all that's happened over the last year performing again really put a light into the dark
cloud we've all been facing. The role has not only taught me skills inside and outside the theatre but
playing SpongeBob has taught me to make every day the BEST DAY EVER!!"

The Warren Consolidated School of Performing Arts (WCSPA) is an award-winning, nationally recognized program specializing in all aspects of theatre. Classes involve a daily, two-hour, in-depth program set in a professional working environment. Warren Consolidated School of Performing Arts (WCSPA) classes are offered to 9th-12th graders enrolled in any Warren Consolidated Schools high school.

It has been over a year that the students have taken the stage. They are returning with one of the most
Joyful shows ever produced, The SpongeBob Musical! WCSPA is also honored to be the very first school in Michigan to perform The SpongeBob Musical. The show brings you singing and dancing in to Bikini Bottom with all the beloved characters of SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward and all citizens of Bikini Bottom!

“Working on SpongeBob both in the performance aspect and behind the scenes has been a blast. This
show is truly like no other, it really grabs the attention of everyone especially with the songs written by
more than one artist which include some of my favorites like John Legend, Lady Antebellum, T.I. and so many more, “ Melaina Brostenianc, Sophomore at Cousino High School, Ensemble and Marketing crew.

The Warren Consolidated School of Performing Arts is ecstatic to have the chance to perform live once
again! Come share the JOY and make this show your BEST DAY EVER!!!

“Working on Spongebob has honestly been one of the best experiences I've ever had on a show. I have
had so much fun working on this. Being the Stage Manager has been such a wonderful learning experience and I am so excited to share all of our hard work with the public.” Natalie Cornish, Senior at
Sterling Heights High School, Stage Manager.

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‘iCarly’ Revival Leans Into ‘Interesting’ Meme from 'Drake & Josh', and Fans Are Loving It

As we approach the premiere of the much-anticipated iCarly revival, Paramount+ has given fans another taste of what’s to come.


On Wednesday (June 9), the streamer shared the series’ opening title sequence featuring the show’s original theme song as well as a brief nod to meme culture. At around the nine-second mark, we can see the titular character, played by Miranda Cosgrove, sitting in front of a computer with a soda in hand and a smirk on her face.

The shot is a reference to the now-iconic “interesting” meme inspired by Nickelodeon’s Drake & Josh. The original 2006 scene featured Cosgrove’s Megan Parker character researching skin disease symptoms online. As she reads about the unpleasant remedies for Derma Temeculitus, Megan takes a sip from a can of soda and comments, “interesting” with a grin.

According to KnowYourMeme, the “interesting” gif was posted by Tumblr user Commongayboy at the end of 2015. The post reportedly garnered more than 112,200 likes and reblogs within three years, and has maintained relevance ever since.


Unsurprisingly, fans were quick to clock the subtle reference and expressed their amusement online. You can read some of the reaction tweets below and check out the series’ opening title sequence above.

The iCarly revival will premiere on Paramount+ June 17, nearly 10 years after the series ended on Nickelodeon. Cosgrove spoke about her return to the show in a recent interview with Complex.

“I mean, I’m in a whole different position now working on the revival than I was when I was a kid, because I’m actually an executive producer on it,” she said. “… I’ve never done anything like this before, and it feels really good, going from being a kid on a show and not really having a whole lot of control over what my character did in episodes or anything like that, to now getting to be such a big part of the process. So I’m really happy. I’m happy, and I’m grateful to have that opportunity to do it this way, and kind of revisit that character and just see how it goes. I hope people like it and it just makes people laugh.”




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Original source: Complex.

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