Tuesday, May 30, 2023

'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Star Confirms Original Cast Won't Return For the Adult Gaang Film

The voice actor behind Toph, Michaela Jill Murphy, has reportedly confirmed that the original Avatar: The Last Airbender cast will not return for the upcoming film.

Aang, Sokka, Toph, Katara, and Zuko together as adults

Actor Michaela Jill Murphy, who voiced Toph in Avatar: The Last Airbender, has reportedly revealed that the upcoming adult Team Avatar movie will feature an entirely different cast.

The actor recently attended Momocon Atlanta where she confirmed that the principal cast, including Mae Whitman, Dante Basco, Zach Tyler Eisen and more, will not be reprising their roles in the film, as reported by Game Luster. Murphy, credited as Jessie Flower in the beloved animated Nickelodeon series, stated, "I think they're going to be recasting for pretty much everything." She also added that while she was disappointed, she would still be "cheering from the audience with everyone else!"

Whitman confirmed earlier this month that she wouldn't be reprising her role of Katara in the film.

Avatar: The Last Airbender Creators Stand By Their Decision

Murphy explained that the show's creators, Bryan Konietzko and Michael DiMartino, are always firm regarding their decisions about the property. "Mike and Bryan do what they want," she said. She then stated that even if fans were to demand the return of the original cast, it would not make any difference as the creators don't change their minds easily. "So, it's not like people are going to clamor and be like, 'Bring back the originals!' and they're just going to change their minds."

Konietzko and DiMartino's history with firm decision-making dates back as far as the conclusion of the original series. Murphy touched on this by saying, "That's what happened with the original. It was three seasons, and then people were like 'make a fourth, make a fourth!' and they were like 'no.'" While the creators did produce a sequel series known as Legend of Korra, they adhered to their decision not to make a fourth season of the hit show. The only official projects featuring Aang's Team Avatar since the conclusion of The Last Airbender are the upcoming film and multiple comic-book appearances, as well as the recently released game Avatar Generations.

Avatar Studios' feature length Avatar: The Last Airbender film is set to take place 15 years after the events of Book 3. It will explore the characters of Aang, Katara, Toph, Suki, Sokka and Zuko in their late 20s/early 30s. While there is no official word yet on the film's narrative, it does have a confirmed release date of Oct. 10, 2025.

The studio is set to create more Avatar content, including a series based on the next member of the Avatar cycle and a reported Zuko solo film. Meanwhile, the original Avatar: The Last Airbender series is getting a live-action adaptation from Netflix, though no official release date has yet been announced.

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Original source: CBR.

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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for May 30, 2023 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for May 30, 2023 | Nickelodeon


Stream the classic and the all new CG-animated Rugrats series on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!

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

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Paramount Global Rebrands ViacomCBS International Studios

Paramount Global’s ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS) has been rebranded as Paramount Television International Studios (PTIS) under the leadership of Maria Kyriacou.


“As part of George Cheeks’ global content group, we will operate as one aligned business, adopting the best practice and discipline from our U.S. counterparts, paired with the ability to support local adaptations of global franchises,” said Kyriacou, president of broadcast and studios international, in an internal note to staff. “And, as part of Pam Kaufman’s international markets organization, we will work in lock step with the Paramount+ team to ensure we support the growth of the service in markets worldwide.”

Sarah Rose has expanded her responsibilities as chief operating and commercial officer for international studios as well as UK broadcast.

Reporting to Rose, James Tatam will serve as senior VP of business and revenue for broadcast U.K. and studios Europe, leading business and revenue for the studio in Europe. Sebastian Vibes, VP of sales and co-production, will report to Tatam as well as to Samuel Duque for all co-productions between Spain, Portugal and LatAm.

Rose and Tatam will work closely with Cibele Salomao, VP of finance and operations, who will lead finance for PTIS and will report to Suki Gill, CFO for Paramount’s international TV media networks.

Maria Kyriacou

Antony Smith becomes VP of production and will lead production across the studio in the U.K. and Europe. Report to Rose, Smith will work with key production leads across the markets, including Steffen Kottkamp, VP of production in Germany.

Reporting to Kyriacou, Kate Laffey has expanded her responsibilities with leadership of the European studio content, as VP, head of content for PTIS U.K. and Europe. In this new role, Laffey will work closely with the creative leads across key European markets, including Ben Frow and Sebastian Cardwell in the U.K., Susanne Schildknecht in Germany and, soon to be appointed, new creative leads in Italy and France. Laffey will also work closely with Beverley McGarvey in Australia and Katrina Kowalski in Canada.

In Latin America, Dario Turovelzky has expanded oversight leading the LatAm studio as well as original Spanish and Portuguese content, in addition to his leadership of broadcast in Latin America.

Reporting to Turovelzky, Samuel Duque will serve as senior VP and general manager for Telecolombia International Studios (TIS) Productions, studio LatAm, with oversight in the region, as an independent entity within Paramount.

In Israel, Ananey studio and broadcast business will continue to operate as an independent entity within PTIS, with Orly Atlas-Katz, CEO and executive VP of Paramount Israel, reporting directly to Kyriacou.

As part of the closer relationship with Cheeks’ CBS group, PTIS will benefit from the business affairs leadership of John Phillips, executive VP of business affairs for CBS Studios. Phillips will work closely with Kathryn Richardson, senior VP, BALA, studios and regional BALA lead U.K. and Israel, and Juan Delgado, VP, BALA, studio and regional BALA lead LatAm, who have expanded their responsibilities to co-lead the Studio BALA area.

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Original source: World Screen; Special thanks to @RegularTweetsUK for the news!

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Milkshake! Welcomes 'Chip and Potato'

Milkshake!, the preschool programming strand of Paramount Global-owned British public broadcaster Channel 5, premiered the new animated preschool series Chip and Potato on Saturday 27th May 2023, with new episodes currently airing every Saturday and Sunday at 7:45am! The series is about Chip the pug as she starts kindergarten, with a little help from her secret mouse friend Potato.


Chip and Potato follows Chip, a young little pug who faces big challenges and embarks on the new stages of her life. There to help and comfort Chip whenever she needs it is her best friend Potato, a toy who she snuggles in her pocket. However, Potato is actually a real, living mouse who must be kept a secret. The series is co-produced by MCC Media and Darrall Macqueen.

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Paramount+ is also available with Sky Cinema at no extra cost.


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Nick Jr. UK to Premiere 'Milo' on June 5

Nick Jr. UK & Ireland will premiere the hit preschool animated series Milo on Monday 5th June 2023 at 4:15pm.


Milo is an adventurous 5-year-old cat who, together with his best friends Lofty and Lark, uses role-play to explore the world of vocations – from doctors and mechanics, through to hairdressers, chefs, and postal workers – introducing pre-schoolers to a variety of professions in a positive and entertaining way. The series’ underlining message, through the eyes of Milo and his friends, is that every job is amazing.

Produced by Fourth Wall in association with Planeta Junior, the series is bright and colourful, and brings to the screen a contemporary graphic style.

Milo premiered on Channel 5's Milkshake! programming block on 10th May 2021, garnering impressive ratings within a month on being on-air. The series is also available for viewers on the broadcaster’s on-demand platform, My5.

Milo is already a successful children’s book character with over 30 titles published and sold in more than 20 territories worldwide.

The production was supported by the UK government’s Young Audiences Content Fund. Managed by the BFI, the fund supports the creation of distinctive, quality content for young audiences. The fund is intended for providing content that informs our understanding of the world, stimulates knowledge and learning, as well as representing diversity and alternative viewpoints.

Planeta Junior holds and manages the series’ worldwide consumer products rights and is working with Lisle Licensing in the UK to build a strong brand presence and licensing programme.

Discover more about Milo here: www.miloseries.com.

Lisle Licensing has over 50 years of extensive market and category knowledge in multiple territories and possesses a unique combination of experience and youth, delivering first class programmes for its clients, managing all strategy development, product approvals and royalty reporting. For more information, visit the company website here.

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Paramount+ is also available with Sky Cinema at no extra cost.


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Ghosts of Beirut Episode 3 Promo | SHOWTIME

Ghosts of Beirut Episode 3 Promo | SHOWTIME


The CIA appoints William Buckley as the new Beirut Station Chief. Chet Riley uncovers an elusive image of Imad. Imad escalates his attacks, forcing the US to withdraw from Lebanon and leaving Imad as one of the most powerful players in the Middle East. New episodes of Ghosts of Beirut streaming Fridays on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com.

About Ghosts of Beirut:
Four-part limited series based on one of the most extraordinary real-life espionage stories of our time: the manhunt for Imad Mughniyeh, the elusive terrorist mastermind who outwitted his adversaries for over two decades. Based on a true story, Mugniyeh took terrorism to deadly new levels, creating public martyrs out of anonymous suicide bombers. As CIA and Mossad operatives were haunted by Imad’s actions, they unexpectedly join forces in a high-stakes international chase to finally find and take down the man known as “the ghost.”

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Originally published: May 30, 2023.

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Yellowjackets Season 2 Episode 9 | Behind the Buzz | SHOWTIME

Yellowjackets Season 2 Episode 9 | Behind the Buzz | SHOWTIME


Go behind the scenes of the Yellowjackets Season 2 finale with the creators and cast. Stream all episodes of Yellowjackets now on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com.

About Yellowjackets:
Wildly talented high school girls' soccer players descend into savage clans after their plane crashes in the remote northern wilderness. Twenty-five years later, they discover that what began in the wild is far from over.

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Originally published: May 30, 2023.

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May 2023 on Nickelodeon Brazil

Below are Nickelodeon Brazil's (Brasil) programming highlights for May (maio) 2023! Post in Brazilian-Portuguese (Português do Brasil):

Novos Episódios
Todas as sextas às 21h

Chamada: Um mês inteiro Loud, durante o mês de maio, de segunda a sexta na Nickelodeon. 🧡

Novos Episódios
Segunda a sexta às 15h

Novo episódio: sábado, 06 de maio, às 16h30.

Temporada 3

Chamada da 3ª temporada de #ForçaDanger Seg., 15 de Maio (Nickelodeon Brasil)

Chamada #ForçaDanger 3ª temporada, estreia: segunda 15 de Maio às 20h num especial de 2 partes! (Promo saiu no dia 8 de Maio de 2023)

Uma tripulação de jovens alienígenas deve descobrir como trabalhar em conjunto, enquanto navegam pela galáxia, em busca de um futuro melhor.


Chamada de Novos Episódios de "O Show Do Patrick Estrela" Promo 29 de Maio de 2023.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Season 2 | Official Trailer | SkyShowtime

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Season 2 | Official Trailer | SkyShowtime


Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is based on the years Captain Christopher Pike manned the helm of the U.S.S. Enterprise.

The series features fan favorites Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Number One and Ethan Peck as Science Officer Spock.

The series stars Jess Bush as Nurse Christine Chapel, Christina Chong as La’an Noonien-Singh, Celia Rose Gooding as Cadet Nyota Uhura, Melissa Navia as Lt. Erica Ortegas and Babs Olusanmokun as Dr. M’Benga. Season two also features the return of special guest star Paul Wesley as James T. Kirk and new addition Carol Kane in a recurring role as Pelia.

Season two of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds also includes a special crossover episode featuring both live-action and animation, and Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Tawny Newsome as Ensign Beckett Mariner and Jack Quaid as Ensign Brad Boimler joining the U.S.S. Enterprise.

Need to catch up? The first season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is available to stream now, only on SkyShowtime.

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