Tuesday, June 15, 2021

'Mysticons' Creator Sean Jara Reveals Planned Same-Sex Kiss Scene Was Axed Due to Conservative Pressures

Mysticons creator Sean Jara didn't set out to tell a story about an archer and pirate who fell in love.


But when the show's studio, Nelvana, pivoted the Nickelodeon series to center four teenage girls who become heroes known as Mysticons, instead of boys, Jara swapped his nearly all-male team for more women and LGBTQ writers to ensure the story onscreen was more accurately told.

Those queer writers were responsible for building out an arc between lesbian characters Zarya Moonwolf and Kitty Boon, whom fans loved so much they even gave them a ship name — MoonBoon.

By the second season, the two were a burgeoning couple with a planned episodic kiss. 

The Mysticons showrunner then sent the script, as is customary, to the show's studios, Nelvana and YTV, the network Nickelodeon, and their producing partners.

"We sent in the first draft and thought, 'How are they going to react?'" Jara told Insider. "And they weren't fighting it. We got no notes on it."

But the moment never aired.

Although Nickelodeon supported the creative decision, Jara noted, another partner expressed concerns about the storyline and its age-appropriateness for the show's young demographic. So the creative team was forced to scrap it.

Jara said he tried to convince the concerned partner "but there was no convincing. And, as a result, we were told we have to take the kiss out."

"We almost had to unravel the whole love story, but I fought for that like, 'Listen, it's too late.'"

Mysticons studio Nelvana told Insider in a statement that they "regrettably" confirm "that this decision was made during production" of season two.

"We acknowledge that broadcast television has long been confined by conservative parameters for storytellers and it is our responsibility, as producers and broadcasters, to ensure we foster an inclusive ecosystem for creative storytelling with diversity and inclusion at the forefront," the statement continued. 

"Nelvana's commitment to ensure those parameters remain in the past, and create a more diverse and inclusive future has been put into action by implementing a DEI [Diversity, Equity and Inclusion] initiative to increase racial diversity in the studio and industry, with diversity mandates in place for casting, writing and music, not only with BIPOC representation, but also the 2SLGBTQ+ communities," it concluded.


Additional source: Training Exercise.

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Kevin Sullivan Talks About the Freedom Nickelodeon Gives for LGBTQ+-Themed 'The Loud House' Episodes

In June 2017, Nickelodeon surprised and delighted fans by revealing that one of the main characters on the network's hit animated comedy series The Loud House was part of the LGBTQ+ community.


In an interview with Insider, Kevin Sullivan, a story editor for The Loud House, which centers Lincoln Loud, the only boy in a family of 11 children, talked about the freedom Nickelodeon gave him in producing the episode.

Sullivan revealed that wasn't barred from using the word "lesbian" in dialogue when writing a storyline for the third-oldest Loud sibling, Luna, and her bandmate crush Sam, however, he wouldn't "push" saying LGBTQ-specific words in dialogue due to fear of internal and external pushback.

"We just can't say those words because of how young our audience can skew," he said. "But the joy of the episode, that I really was proud of, was that it wasn't that 'coming out' episode."

The lack of a more explicit identification resulted in some fans reading Luna as bisexual following the events of an earlier episode when she appeared to have a crush on a boy as part of a show joke.

Sullivan clarified to Insider in a separate interview that issues around language weren't due to pressure from Nickelodeon, adding that saying a word like lesbian in dialogue "never came up." 

"I don't know if I would push it," he added. "We never challenged that and I'm actually glad we didn't because she becomes representative of so many more young people struggling with their identity."


Luna and Sam weren't the first LGBTQ+ characters to appear on the show, however. A year prior to "L is for Love” airing, the series introduced viewers to Harold and Howard McBride, the same-sex married parents of Lincoln's best friend, Clyde. Both sets of characters have helped the show earn a raft of GLAAD Media Award nominations.


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PHONING HOME ☎️ E10 Preview | BRAND NEW 🦖 Dino Fury ⚡ Power Rangers Kids ⚡ Action for Kids

PHONING HOME ☎️ E10 Preview | BRAND NEW 🦖 Dino Fury ⚡ Power Rangers Kids ⚡ Action for Kids


Episodes 1-11 of Power Rangers Dino Fury will air on Nickelodeon later this year. In the meantime, the episodes can be watched on Netflix.

Check out this awesome sneak peek of the Power Rangers Dino Fury episode 10, PHONING HOME!!!

An alien from Zayto’s (Russell Curry) planet arrives at Dinohenge claiming to be able to destroy Sporix, and the Ranger teens welcome her with open arms. But Solon thinks the offer is too good to be true…

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CUT OFF ✂️ E09 Preview | BRAND NEW 🦖 Dino Fury ⚡ Power Rangers Kids ⚡ Action for Kids

CUT OFF ✂️ E09 Preview | BRAND NEW 🦖 Dino Fury ⚡ Power Rangers Kids ⚡ Action for Kids


Episodes 1-11 of Power Rangers Dino Fury will air on Nickelodeon later this year. In the meantime, the episodes can be watched on Netflix.

Check out this awesome sneak peek of the Power Rangers Dino Fury episode 9, CUT OFF!!!

The Ranger teens go camping, and Ollie (Kai Moya) is teased for bringing all his tech gadgets along. But when the teens get in trouble, his savvy use of tech might be their only hope.

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What's On Nick | Nickelodeon Premiere Highlights | Week 24

Your guide to What's New on Nickelodeon for the week of Monday, June 14 - Sunday, June 20, 2021!



For Nickelodeon's full highlights for June 2021, click here.

All times ET/PT.


Monday, June 14, 2021

Noggin: JoJo & Gran Gran - Brand New Show!

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Netflix: Power Rangers Dino Fury season one, part one

Thursday, June 17, 2021

3:01 a.m. on PARAMOUNT+ - iCarly Revival: The brand new series of iCarly will pick up nearly 10 years after Nickelodeon’s original show ended, and finds Carly Shay, the original influencer, and her friends navigating work, love, and family in their twenties. Catch the first three episodes of this all new Paramount+ Original, June 17, exclusively on Paramount Plus!

7:00 p.m. - Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered - I'm Kind of a Big Dill: That is one shocking pickle!! Host Jay Pharoah introduces two mystery celebs hiding behind 3D animated filters. Gabrielle Nevaeh Green, Darci Lynne and Lex Lumpkin ask questions and gather clues to unveil our two special guests. (#212)

7:30 p.m. - Nick News: Kids, Immigration and Equality: Featuring appearances by J Balvin, Samantha Bee, Padma Lakshmi, Nancy Pelosi, Ben Simmons, and Enrique Acevedo, among others, the special delves into some of the compelling stories of young people and families whose determination and perseverance in search of a better life represent the ideals that have shaped America into a diverse and dynamic country. Hosted by CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas.

Friday, June 18, 2021

7:00 a.m. on NICK JR. CHANNEL - Noggin Knows - Space: Preschoolers build the minds and bodies as they dance, sing and learn.

12:00 p.m. - PAW Patrol - Sea Patrol: Pups Save a Water Walker/Sea Patrol: Pups Save a Windsurfer: Mayor Humdinger swipes Francois' water-walking shoes and ends up trapped in a pit-like turtle nest. / A long lost letter inspires Ms. Marjorie to visit an old surfing buddy. The pups spring into action when a nearby volcano erupts. [promos]

12:30 p.m. - Baby Shark's Big Show! - Legendary Loot/Yup Day: After finding a map to the Legendary Loot, the Shark family splits up to hunt the treasure down. / Baby convinces Daddy to say “yup” to everything for a day. What’s the worst that could happen?

7:00 p.m. - The Casagrandes - Battle of the Grandpas/Prankaversary: When Frida’s fun dad comes to visit, Hector tries to win back his grandchildren’s attention. / Ronnie Anne and Lincoln are set for a big day of pranks and newbie Sid wants to join in on the fun too! (#213) [promo/sneak peek]

7:30 p.m. - The Barbarian and the Troll - The Queen Is Back: Brendar’s only hope to rescue her captured friend lies in swallowing her pride and seeking help from her enemies. (#112) [promo/sneak peek]

8:00 p.m. - Nick's Shorts Showcase - DIY/Travel Brochure: This week's Nick Shorts Showcase features… Middlemost Post, an upcoming Nickelodeon series! Parker, Russell, and Angus make a new friend./Lily tells the audience the Top Things to Do on Mt. Middlemost. (#104)

8:00 p.m. on NICK JR. CHANNEL - Peppa Pig - Mandy Mouse's Birthday/Poems/Looking for Things/Please and Thank You/The Library: Mandy Mouse makes a birthday visit to a cheese theme park; Madame Gazelle introduces the children to poetry; Daddy Pig suggests that Peppa and George play a game. (#173)

8:30 p.m. on NICK JR. CHANNEL - The Adventures of PaddingtonPaddington and the Caterpillar: Paddington has a new caterpillar friend, and he and Judy learn that not all changes are bad. (#208A)

Saturday, June 19, 2021

8:00 p.m. - Danger Force - Manlee Men: Captain Man's (Cooper Barnes) diva antics are "off-the-racks" at the 100th Annual Swellview Fashion Show. With help from some fashion forward twins, Danger Force uncovers the dangerous mystery behind Captain Man’s return to the runway. Introducing Sasha Cohen, the show's first-ever openly trans teen, and his twin sister Natalie. (#125) [info / promos]

8:30 p.m. - Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan - My Fair Charlie: Charlie (Hero Hunter) seeks Dylan’s (Young Dylan) help when he has a crush on a girl, but Dylan’s rap music-informed advice clashes with Rebecca’s (Celina Smith) more feminist take on how Charlie should handle the situation. (#202) [promo]

Programming Notes:


Tune into Nick every evening from 8:00 p.m. ET/PT (6c) from Monday, June 14 and catch classic iCarly episodes back-to-back - starting with "iPilot" - and play along with the brand new iLove iCarly Challenge trivia game on Nickelodeon's FREE SCREENS UP app, available for both iOS and Android devices, and via nickplay.com to earn points and unlock exclusive badges, as well as for your chance to get your name on the Top Influencer Board!



Originally published: June 14, 2021.

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Nickelodeon to Host 'iLove iCarly Challenge' from June 14

WAKE UP members of my nation - iCarly is BACK in a brand new series, premiering Thursday, June 17, exclusively on Paramount+! Leading up to the premiere of all-new iCarly, fans can relive their favorite moments from the original series and test their iCarly trivia with Nickelodeon's iLove iCarly Challenge!


How to Play:

Tune into Nick every evening from 8:00 p.m. ET/PT (6c) from Monday, June 14 and catch classic iCarly episodes back-to-back - starting with "iPilot" - and play along with the brand new iLove iCarly Challenge trivia game on Nickelodeon's FREE SCREENS UP app, available for both iOS and Android devices, and via nickplay.com to earn points and unlock exclusive badges, as well as for your chance to get your name on the Top Influencer Board!










About New iCarly:


The 13-episode season picks up nearly 10 years after the original show ended, and finds Carly Shay, the original influencer, and her friends navigating work, love and their family in their twenties.

The new iCarly revival series will feature two new cast members: Laci Mosley (Florida Girls) as Harper, Carly’s roommate and best friend; and Jaidyn Triplett (The Affair, See) as Millicent, Freddie’s snarky and social media-savvy stepdaughter. Mosley and Triplett will appear alongside returning original series stars, Miranda Cosgrove (Carly), Jerry Trainor (Spencer) and Nathan Kress (Freddie).

Jennette McCurdy won't be returning to reprise her iconic role of Sam Puckett, however, her absence will be addressed.


Watch a mountain of family entertainment, including many of your Nickelodeon favorites, on Paramount+! Try it FREE today at paramountplus.com!


Originally published: June 09, 2021.

Original source: Special thanks to AKA Royal Smurf for the news!

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Paramount Plus Unveils 'Star Trek: Prodigy' Cast

MEET THE STARSHIP CREW FEATURED IN PARAMOUNT+ 
ORIGINAL ANIMATED KIDS’ SERIES “STAR TREK: PRODIGY”

Joining Kate Mulgrew are Rylee Alazraqui, Brett Gray, Angus Imrie, Jason Mantzoukas, Ella Purnell and Dee Bradley Baker, Who Will Voice the Series’ Young Aliens

All-New Series, From CBS Studios’ Eye Animation Studios 
and Nickelodeon, Coming to Paramount+ Later This year

First Look Images from “Star Trek: Prodigy” Also Revealed Today


June 14, 2021 – Paramount+, the streaming service from ViacomCBS, today introduced the stellar lineup of voice talent behind the six young alien starship crew members featured in its upcoming all-new animated kids’ series STAR TREK: PRODIGY. First look images of the series were also revealed. 

The new voice cast and their STAR TREK: PRODIGY characters are as follows:

  • Rylee Alazraqui (Doug Unplugs, Home Economics) as “Rok-Tahk,” a Brikar and an unusually bright eight-year-old girl. Rok is a bit shy, but not when it comes to her love for animals. 
  • Brett Gray (On My Block, When They See Us) as “Dal,” 17 years old and an unknown species, he fancies himself a maverick, who even in the toughest times, holds strong onto his unwavering hope. 
  • Angus Imrie (The Crown, Emma) as “Zero,” who is a Medusan: a noncorporeal, genderless, energy-based lifeform. Since others would go mad at the sight of their true self, Zero wears a containment suit they made themselves to protect others. 
  • Jason Mantzoukas (Infinite, Big Mouth, The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) as “Jankom Pog,” a 16-year-old Tellarite. Tellarites are known to relish an argument, and Jankom is no different. Regardless of opinion, he will always play ‘devil’s advocate’ for the sake of hearing all sides. 
  • Ella Purnell (Army of the Dead, Sweetbitter) as “Gwyn,” a 17-year-old Vau N’Akat who was raised on her father’s bleak mining planet and grew up dreaming to explore the stars. 
  • Dee Bradley Baker (SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Legends of the Hidden Temple) as “Murf,” whose age and species is unknown but who is an endearing, indestructible blob with curiously good timing and an insatiable appetite for ship parts.

This new voice cast joins actress Kate Mulgrew (Star Trek: Voyager) who is reprising her iconic role as Kathryn Janeway. In the series, Janeway will serve as the STAR TREK: PRODIGY starship’s built-in emergency training hologram. 

Produced by the Nickelodeon Animation Studio and CBS Studios, STAR TREK: PRODIGY will premiere on Paramount+ in the U.S. later this year.





Developed by Emmy® Award winners Kevin and Dan Hageman (Trollhunters and Ninjago) the CG-animated series STAR TREK: PRODIGY is the first Star Trek series aimed at younger audiences and will follow a motley crew of young aliens who must figure out how to work together while navigating a greater galaxy, in search for a better future. These six young outcasts know nothing about the ship they have commandeered – a first in the history of the Star Trek franchise – but over the course of their adventures together, they will each be introduced to Starfleet and the ideals it represents.

STAR TREK: PRODIGY is from CBS’ Eye Animation Productions, CBS Studios’ new animation arm; Nickelodeon Animation Studio, led by President of Animation, Ramsey Naito; Secret Hideout; and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Heather Kadin, Katie Krentz, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth serve as executive producers alongside co-showrunners Kevin and Dan Hageman. Ben Hibon directs, co-executive produces and serves as the creative lead of the all-new animated series. Aaron Baiers also serves as co-executive producer. 

About Paramount+:
Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service from ViacomCBS, combines live sports, breaking news, and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world’s biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream ViacomCBS Streaming’s other live channels: CBSN for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis, and ET Live for entertainment coverage.
 
For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlus on social platforms.
 
About the Star Trek Universe on Paramount+:
The Star Trek Universe on Paramount+ includes current and upcoming seasons of the original series STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, STAR TREK: PICARD, the animated series STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS and the upcoming STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS and STAR TREK: PRODIGY, the first “Star Trek” series aimed at younger audiences. The Star Trek Universe on Paramount+ also includes all 726 episodes from the six classic Star Trek series and a selection of Star Trek films, including the documentary WOMAN IN MOTION: NICHELLE NICHOLS, STAR TREK AND THE REMAKING OF NASA.
 
For additional info on and photography from Paramount+’s STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, STAR TREK: PICARD, STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS, STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS and STAR TREK: PRODIGY, please click here.

About CBS Studios:
CBS Studios is one of the world’s leading suppliers of entertainment programming with more than 70 series currently in production for broadcast and cable networks, streaming services and other emerging platforms. The Studio’s expansive portfolio spans a diverse slate of commercially successful and critically acclaimed scripted programming, genre-defining franchises including the ever-growing “Star Trek” universe, award-winning late night and daytime talk shows and an extensive library of iconic intellectual property.

About Nickelodeon:
Nickelodeon, now in its 42nd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of ViacomCBS Inc. (Nasdaq: VIACA, VIAC).

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Originally published: June 14, 2021 at 18:08 BST.

H/T: What's on Paramount+, TheFutonCritic.com.

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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for June 14, 2021 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for June 14, 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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'My Fair Charlie' Promo | Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan Season 2 | Nickelodeon

It's Dylan vs. Rebecca in the brand new Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan season two episode "My Fair Charlie", premiering Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT, straight after an all new Danger Force at 8, only on Nickelodeon! Check out the promo below!


In the brand new Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan episode "My Fair Charlie," Charlie (Hero Hunter) seeks Dylan’s (Young Dylan) help when he has a crush on a girl, but Dylan’s rap music-informed advice clashes with Rebecca’s (Celina Smith) more feminist take on how Charlie should handle the situation. (#202)


Young Dylan Trivia Questions Spot (NickToons U.S.)



Originally published: June 13, 2021.

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Netflix UK to Add 'Winx Club' Season 6 on July 1

Netflix UK & Ireland will be adding Winx Club season 6, "Bloomix" to its programming library on Thursday 1st July 2021, What's on Netflix has revealed! Co-produced by Rainbow S.r.l. and Nickelodeon, the sixth season of the popular fantasy animated series originally aired on Nick UK & Ireland in 2014.


In season six of Winx Club, the Trix are back and take over Cloud Tower and ally themselves with a new witch from Earth called Selina. Selina possesses a magical book called the Legendarium that can make myths and legends become real. In order to stop the both Trix and Selina, the Winx Club must achieve a new evolved transformation, and search for Eldora; the fairy godmother who is the only one who knows how the lock the evil book for good.


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Miranda Cosgrove Teases 'iCarly' Revival | ET Canada

Miranda Cosgrove Teases 'iCarly' Revival | ET Canada


Miranda Cosgrove opens up about the 13-episode revival of her hit Nickelodeon series iCarly and reuniting with the original cast. Plus, the actor speaks out about the recent racist attacks posted online about the show's new cast member Laci Mosley.


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'Rugrats' Gets Off to a Strong Start on Paramount Plus

Nickelodeon's brand new CG-animated Rugrats series on Paramount+ got off to a strong start! ViacomCBS CEO Bob Bakish revealed at the Evercore ISI Inaugural TMT Conference on June 7 that the launch of the all new Rugrats series outperformed the launch of the first Nickelodeon series to be released as a Paramount+ Original, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years, which was released on the streaming platform in March.


Bakish also noted that the streamer's strategy of producing spin-offs based on existing franchises, such as SpongeBob SquarePants and Rugrats, is working.

The next new Paramount+ Original series based on a iconic Nickelodeon property will be iCarly, set for release on June 17. The series picks up nearly 10 years after Nickelodeon’s original show ended, and finds Carly Shay (Miranda Cosgrove), the original influencer, and her friends navigating work, love, and family in their twenties.


Originally published: June 15, 2021.

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'PAW Patrol: The Movie' to Open in Cinemas in the U.K. on August 13

HELP IS ON THE WAY WITH THE FIRST LOOK AT PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE!

Catch the new trailer when it debuts next week!

(From L-R): Zuma (voiced by Shayle Simons), Rocky (voiced by Callum Shoniker), Skye (voiced by Lilly Bartlam), Chase (voiced by Iain Armitage), Marshall (voiced by Kingsley Marshall), and Rubble (voiced by Keegan Hedley) in ‘Paw Patrol: The Movie,’ hitting cinemas August 13, 2021. All images © 2021 Paramount Pictures. All Right Reserved. Courtesy of Spin Masters Entertainment.

The PAW Patrol is on a roll!  When their biggest rival, Humdinger, becomes Mayor of nearby Adventure City and starts wreaking havoc, Ryder and everyone’s favorite heroic pups kick into high gear to face the challenge head on.

While one pup must face his past in Adventure City, the team finds help from a new ally, the savvy dachshund Liberty.  Together, armed with exciting new gadgets and gear, the PAW Patrol fights to save the citizens of Adventure City! Joining the PAW Patrol in their thrilling first big screen adventure are the UK cast members from the original series’ along with Marsai Martin, Yara Shahidi, Kim Kardashian West, Randall Park, Dax Shepard, with Tyler Perry and Jimmy Kimmel.

Including the exciting additions of Marsai Martin, Yara Shahidi, Kim Kardashian West, Randall Park, Dax Shepard with Tyler Perry and Jimmy Kimmel in special voice roles!

Delores (voiced by Kim Kardashian West) in PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE from Paramount Pictures. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Spin Master.

L-R: Liberty (voiced by Marsai Martin), Ruben (voiced by Dax Shepard) and Butch (voiced by Randall Park) in PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE from Paramount Pictures. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Spin Master.

Mayor Humdinger in PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE from Paramount Pictures. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Spin Master.

Kendra Wilson (voiced by Yara Shahidi) in PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE from Paramount Pictures. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Spin Master.

Marty Muckracker (voiced by Jimmy Kimmel) in PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE from Paramount Pictures. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Spin Master.

Gus (voiced by Tyler Perry) and Chase in PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE from Paramount Pictures. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Spin Master.

Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies and Spin Master Entertainment Present A Spin Master Entertainment Production
 
Directed by Cal Brunker
Screenplay by Billy Frolick and Cal Brunker & Bob Barlen
Story by Billy Frolick 
Based on the television series created by Keith Chapman  
Produced by Jennifer Dodge, p.g.a.
Executive Producers Ronnen Harary, Adam Beder, Peter Schlessel

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#PAWPatrolMovie

PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE OPENS IN UK CINEMAS ON AUGUST 13

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Originally published: May 5, 2021.

Paramount Pictures UK press release via The Fan Carpet; Images via Animation World Network.

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PAW Patrol: The Movie Official Trailer | United International Pictures Malaysia

PAW Patrol: The Movie Official Trailer | United International Pictures Malaysia


The PAW Patrol is on a roll!  When their biggest rival, Humdinger, becomes Mayor of nearby Adventure City and starts wreaking havoc, Ryder and everyone’s favorite heroic pups kick into high gear to face the challenge head on.  While one pup must face his past in Adventure City, the team finds help from a new ally, the savvy dachshund Liberty.  Together, armed with exciting new gadgets and gear, the PAW Patrol fights to save the citizens of Adventure City! Joining the PAW Patrol in their thrilling first big screen adventure are members from the original series’ cast along with Iain Armitage, Marsai Martin, Yara Shahidi, Kim Kardashian West, Randall Park, Dax Shepard, with Tyler Perry and Jimmy Kimmel and introducing Will Brisbin.


Originally published: June 15, 2021.

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First 'PAW Patrol: The Movie' Trailer Unleashed

Spin Master Entertainment, In Association with Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures, Releases First Trailer for Upcoming PAW Patrol: The Movie
 
Original Song: "Good Mood" Written By Shellback, Savan Kotecha, Oscar Görres and Adam Levine


TORONTO, June 3, 2021 - Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY) (www.spinmaster.com), a leading global children's entertainment company, in association with Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures, today released the first trailer for the upcoming animated feature film, PAW Patrol: The Movie™!


Scheduled to be unleashed in theatres on August 20, 2021, PAW Patrol: The Movie is based on the award-winning preschool series produced by Spin Master Entertainment and broadcast by Nickelodeon. The highly anticipated movie features an all-star voice cast including Kim Kardashian West (Delores the poodle), Dax Shepard (Ruben), Jimmy Kimmel (Marty Muckraker), Tyler Perry (truck driver), Yara Shahidi (Kendra Wilson), Randall Park (Butch), Iain Armitage (Chase), Marsai Martin (Liberty), Will Brisbin, and Ron Pardo as Mayor Humdinger.

PAW Patrol: The Movie will also be available on Paramount+.

The PAW Patrol feature film will be directed by animation veteran Cal Brunker (Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature; Escape From Planet Earth). Jennifer Dodge, Spin Master Entertainment's President, is producing the film and Ronnen Harary, Spin Master's Chair and Co-Founder, Adam Beder, Spin Master's Executive Vice President Strategic Partnership & Franchise Development and Peter Schlessel are executive producers. 

The PAW Patrol movie is the first of several feature films in the works by Spin Master Entertainment.

MOVIE SYNOPSIS
The PAW Patrol is on a roll!  When their biggest rival, Humdinger, becomes Mayor of nearby Adventure City and starts wreaking havoc, Ryder and everyone's favourite heroic pups kick into high gear to face the challenge head on.  While one pup must face his past in Adventure City, the team finds help from a new ally, the savvy dachshund Liberty.  Together, armed with exciting new gadgets and gear, the PAW Patrol fights to save the citizens of Adventure City! Joining the PAW Patrol in their thrilling first big screen adventure are members from the original series' cast along with Iain Armitage, Marsai Martin, Yara Shahidi, Kim Kardashian West, Randall Park, Dax Shepard, with Tyler Perry and Jimmy Kimmel and introducing Will Brisbin.

Adam Levine, front man of multi-Grammy® Award-winning band, Maroon 5, will perform an original song. Titled "Good Mood", the new original song was written by Shellback, Savan Kotecha, Oscar Görres and Adam Levine; produced by Shellback from MXM Productions and Oscar Görres for Wolf Cousins Productions; executive produced by Savan Kotecha and performed by Adam Levine. Levine, who appears courtesy of Interscope Records, lends his characteristic falsetto to the upbeat and light-hearted track.

About Spin Master
Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY) is a leading global children's entertainment company creating exceptional play experiences through a diverse portfolio of innovative toys, entertainment franchises and digital games. Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands PAW Patrol®, Bakugan®, Kinetic Sand®, Air Hogs®, Hatchimals®, Rubik's Cube® and GUND®, and is the toy licensee for other popular properties.  Spin Master Entertainment creates and produces compelling multiplatform content, stories and endearing characters through its in-house studio and partnerships with outside creators, including the preschool success PAW Patrol and nine other original shows along with multiple short-form series, which are distributed in more than 190 countries. The Company has an established digital presence anchored by the Toca Boca® and Sago Mini® brands, which combined have more than 50 million monthly active users. With close to 2,000 employees in 28 offices globally, Spin Master distributes products in more than 100 countries. For more information visit spinmaster.com or follow on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @spinmaster.

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We’re ready to roll! #PAWPatrolMovie is in theatres and streaming on Paramount+ August 20. #Shorts


Watch the NEW PAW Patrol: The Movie Trailer! 🐾 | Nick Jr.


#AD No pup is too small for an adventure this big! 🐾 You can watch the new trailer for PAW Patrol: The Movie, unleashing in theatres on August 20, and Parents, you can also stream it on Paramount+. Rated G.


Originally published: June 03, 2021.

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