School Spirits | Official Trailer | Paramount+ UK & Ireland
What happens when the past refuses to stay dead? In this new series Maddie is still stuck in the afterlife with the knowledge of what happened to her and she is determined to reclaim her stolen life. Series 2 of School Spirits can be streamed on Paramount+ UK & Ireland from 31 Jan.
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Streaming exclusively on SkyShowtime from 28 February, the trailer offers a poignant look at the five-part limited series, which shows how a father, driven by the tragic loss of his beloved daughter, embarks on a relentless pursuit for justice in his quest for answers about the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over the quiet Scottish town of Lockerbie.
Set amidst heightened international conflict and conspiracy, Dr. Jim Swire (Colin Firth) questions his long-held beliefs and allegiances as he mounts a controversial, decades-long campaign that takes him to the deserts of Libya where he meets Colonel Muammar Gaddafi (Nabil Alraee) and to the Netherlands for the trial of convicted Libyan national Abdelbaset al-Megrahi (Ardalan Esmaili). The series charts the devastating impact of the Lockerbie disaster on Jim and Jane Swire (McCormack), their family, as well as the families of victims across the world.
Wider cast includes Sam Troughton (Alien vs Predator, Litvinenko, Vera Drake) featuring in the role of Murray Guthrie, Mark Bonnar (Operation Mincemeat, Catastrophe) as Roderick McGill, Iranian-Swedish actor Ardalan Esmaili (Grey Zone, Deliver Me) as Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, Mudar Abbara (The Swimmers, In Another Life) as Al Amin Khalifa Fhimah, Guy Henry (Holby City, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) as Paul Channon MP, Nabil Alraee (The Idol, The Teacher, 200 Meters) as Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, Jemma Carlton (Maxine, A Thousand Blows) as Cathy Swire, Harry Redding (Red Rose) as William Swire and newcomer Rosanna Adams as Flora Swire.
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SkyShowtime is an exciting new streaming service, packed with iconic entertainment the world can’t wait to watch. For the first time, incredible content from Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, DreamWorks Animation, Paramount+, SHOWTIME®, Sky Studios and Peacock, will be streaming all in one place. We’re ready…are you?
Stream new episodes of Dexter: Original Sin on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan.
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About Dexter:
He's smart, he's good looking, and he's got a great sense of humor. He's Dexter Morgan, everyone's favorite serial killer. As a Miami forensics expert, he spends his days solving crimes, and nights committing them. But Dexter lives by a strict code of honor that is both his saving grace and lifelong burden. Torn between his deadly compulsion and his desire for true happiness, Dexter is a man in profound conflict with the world and himself. Golden Globe winner Michael C. Hall stars in the hit SHOWTIME Original Series.
Set in 1991 Miami, Dexter: Original Sin follows Dexter (Patrick Gibson) as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness. With the guidance of his father, Harry (Golden Globe® winner Christian Slater), he adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eliminated from society without getting on law enforcement’s radar. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department. Patrick Dempsey, Molly Brown, James Martinez, Christina Milian, Alex Shimizu, Reno Wilson and special guest star, Sarah Michelle Gellar also star in this new series, with Michael C. Hall returning to voice the iconic inner monologue in Dexter Morgan’s head. Witness the beginning as Dexter’s darkness first comes to light in DEXTER: ORIGINAL SIN, streaming Friday, December 13 with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME® plan.
In the second season of the Yellowstone origin story, a cruel winter brings new challenges and unfinished business to Jacob (Harrison Ford) and Cara (Helen Mirren) back at Dutton ranch. With harsh conditions and adversaries threatening to end the Dutton legacy, Spencer (Brandon Sklenar) embarks on an arduous journey home, racing against time to save his family in Montana. Meanwhile, Alexandra (Julia Schlaepfer) sets off on her own harrowing trans-Atlantic journey to find Spencer and reclaim their love.
Executive produced by Yellowstone co-creator Taylor Sheridan, David C. Glasser, John Linson, Art Linson, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Ben Richardson, Michael Friedman and Keith Cox, the series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
1923 is part of Sheridan’s growing entertainment offering on SkyShowtime which includes: 1883, Landman, Lawmen: Bass Reeves, Lioness, Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King and Yellowstone.
SkyShowtime is available direct-to-consumer via the SkyShowtime app across and across Apple iOS, tvOS, Android devices, Android TV, Google Chromecast, LG TVs, Prime Video Channels, Samsung Smart TVs, and the web. Get SkyShowtime: https://www.skyshowtime.com
SkyShowtime is an exciting new streaming service, packed with iconic entertainment the world can’t wait to watch. For the first time, incredible content from Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, DreamWorks Animation, Paramount+, SHOWTIME®, Sky Studios and Peacock, will be streaming all in one place. We’re ready…are you?
Marcelo Armand, an Argentine voice actor, dubbing director, and dubbing teacher who served as the announcer for Nickelodeon and TeenNick in Latin America, sadly passed away on Friday 24th January 2025, aged 56.
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Marcelo's voiced characters in many Latin American-Spanish dubs of animated series, movies and specials, including The Big Lebowski, Spirited Away, Amphibia, The Ghost and Molly McGee, Sonic X,
Star vs. the Forces of Evil, Gravity Falls, The Owl House, Puppy Dog Pals, and Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas. He also voiced original roles, including Jones in Boogie, el aceitoso and Cura in Gaturro, la pelÃcula.
R.I.P. Marcelo Armand, September 14, 1968 - January 24, 2025
Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for January 25, 2025 | Nickelodeon
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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.
Microids announces the game The Smurfs – Flower Defense in VR
Dive into a magical and strategic universe in Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality in May 2025!
Paris, January 23, 2025 – Bring the Smurfs to your living room! Publisher Microids and studio Kalank Games are happy to announce the game The Smurfs – Flower Defense in virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR). The game will be available on Meta Quest 3 in May 2025.
The Smurfs are back in The Smurfs – Flower Defense, an all-new adventure where their fate literally rests in your hands! This tower defense game combines action, strategy, and storytelling, while paying tribute to the enchanting world of the Smurfs. Thanks to virtual reality and mixed reality technologies, The Smurfs come to life right in your living room, offering you an innovative experience and an unprecedented immersion in a magical universe.
About The Smurfs – Flower Defense:
The fairy Leaf is preparing to celebrate the magic of Nature along with the whole Smurf Village. But little do they know that Gargamel will show up to spoil the party once again! Using a magic spell, he gets his hands on 20 Smurfs and chases the rest away from the village! Now more powerful than ever, Gargamel forces the Smurfs to flee, while the weakened Leaf returns to her flower state.
After being dropped into their magical world, it is up to you to save the Smurfs, protect the Nature Fairy and stop Gargamel!
Key features:
An immersive tower defense experience in Mixed Reality: Defend the Smurfs by building defensive towers and activating mechanisms in your own environment.
Live action and strategy: Fight alongside the Smurfs by picking them up with your “virtual hands” and putting them in the right place at the right time, all while managing your strategy.
Switch between Smurfette, Storm, Brainy and Jokey, and use their powers smartly to prevail.
20 Smurfs to free: Explore iconic landmarks in the world of the Smurfs and take on gripping challenges.
3 epic bosses: Face Gargamel, Azrael and the Howlibird in spectacular battles.
A Hard mode for seasoned players who want to measure themselves against increasingly difficult challenges.
Dive into the heart of the action with the Smurfs and experience a new virtual and mixed reality adventure with The Smurfs – Flower Defense.
The Smurfs – Flower Defense will be available on Meta Quest 3 in May 2025.
Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.
Peyo Productions oversees the production of audiovisual content.
Peyo Distribution handles the commercial distribution of the audiovisual catalog.
Peyo Licensing is the global license holder for consumer products, publishing, and entertainment.
Peyo Creations encompasses the studio activities, creating new drawn works and stories.
Peyo Company and its members are dedicated to perpetuating and promoting the artistic and cultural legacy of Pierre Culliford, known as Peyo, around the world.
About The Smurfs™
Blue and as tall as three apples, the Smurfs embody teamwork, loyalty, optimism, joy, humor, and respect for nature. They may not be easy to distinguish at first glance, but each Smurf has its own uniqueness and personality. The Smurfs live in a village filled with mushroom-shaped houses, hidden deep within a magical forest where few dare to venture. Making their debut in Johan and Peewit's comic book in 1958, these little blue characters created by Belgian artist Peyo (Pierre Culliford) have been spreading happiness and entertaining families worldwide for several generations. The new animated series "The Smurfs" (2021) airs globally on Nickelodeon and Netflix, as well as on TF1 in France. A new Smurfs movie, produced and distributed by Paramount Animation, with Rihanna playing the role of Smurfette, has recently been announced with a worldwide theatrical release scheduled for February 2025.
About Kalank Games
Kalank Games, founded in 2017, is a video game development studio based in Angoulême. Specializing in virtual and augmented reality, they have had the opportunity to work on licenses such as Aladdin, Miraculous Ladybug and their own IP Tokotoko. Today, the team of 25 continues to create immersive experiences with passion and dedication.
NICKELODEON UNVEILS FIRST ORIGINAL ANIMATED SERIES FOR YOUTUBE, KID COWBOY
Created by Grammy and Golden Globe Nominated Songwriter Freddy Wexler, Kid Cowboy is Set to Debut Friday, Jan. 24
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 24, 2025 -- Preschoolers will saddle up for a wild ride as Nickelodeon unveils Kid Cowboy, its first original animated series for YouTube, centering on a guitar-playing kid hero who champions for justice in a futuristic world. Debuting Friday, Jan. 24, on Nickelodeon's Blaze and the Monster Machines YouTube channel, the music-driven, Spanish language-infused series is produced by Nickelodeon Unscripted & Digital Studio, created by Grammy and Golden Globe-nominated songwriter and producer Freddy Wexler, and executive produced by Wexler and 19-time Grammy Award winner Emilio Estefan. Kid Cowboy marks Nickelodeon's first original animated series specially developed for YouTube, with new content rolling out regularly across the brand's ecosystem of preschool channels, which are designated as Made for Kids on the platform.
Kid Cowboy follows the escapades of the title character, as he keeps watch over the diverse, futuristic kid world of Esperanza, fighting for good in the name of The Cowboy Code--Be Brave! Be Kind! Be True! Riding his mechanical flying Robohorse Sundance, alongside his mejor amiga (best friend) Luna, Kid is always ready to save the day. Through the use of immersive Spanish language and interactive play-along adventures, Kid Cowboy invites preschoolers to use critical thinking and solve missions alongside Kid and Luna. The dynamic duo shines as a team, collaborating and supporting each other while they stand up for what's right.
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"Over the past five years, we have invested to build one of the strongest and largest YouTube networks in the industry. While this allows us to support our iconic franchises, it also allows us to introduce new IP where the largest share of kids are," said Ashley Kaplan, Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon Unscripted & Digital Franchise Studio. "We are excited to partner with visionary creator Freddy Wexler to bring the vibrant, musical world of Kid Cowboy to life--launching a new era of characters and content that resonates deeply with the next generation of kids across the globe."
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"Kid Cowboy is a futuristic playground of flying robo-horses, incredible music, and a cast of kids as diverse and dynamic as the stories they're living," said Wexler. "The move to premiere it on YouTube signals a strategic pivot to meet audiences where they are—on digital-first platforms—while setting a new standard for how franchises are born. Kid Cowboy isn't just a show; it's a reimagining of cowboy culture and a new blueprint for how kids' entertainment can evolve in a world dominated by streaming and short-form content."
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"Growing up, I never saw kids like me in Westerns, and this series changes that," said Estefan. "Through the adventures of Kid and Luna, I hope children everywhere see themselves reflected on screen, while also learning the values of bravery, kindness, and staying true to themselves. I was so happy when Freddy called me to be a part of this incredible experience."
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Kid Cowboy is produced by Nickelodeon Unscripted & Digital Studio and created by Freddy Wexler. Wexler and 19-time Grammy Award winner Emilio Estefan serve as executive producers and principal composers. Production for the Nickelodeon Unscripted & Digital Studio is overseen by Ashley Kaplan, Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Unscripted & Digital Franchise Studio; Eliza Hart, Vice President, Preschool Development; Marc Cantone, Vice President, Preschool Digital Content; and Kyle Cushman, Senior Vice President, Strategy.
Emilio Estefan is a world-renowned music, television, and film producer who has been instrumental in shaping, developing, and directing the careers of his superstar wife, Gloria, as well as Shakira, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, and Jon Secada, among many others. A Cuban immigrant, he is the recipient of 19 Grammy Awards, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He's written music for some of the most iconic film soundtracks, including The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas, and Evita. He's produced the Super Bowl Halftime Show, the Kennedy Center Awards, and the Latin Grammy's, which he helped create. He is Executive Producer of the Tony-Award nominated smash Broadway musical, On Your Feet! Most recently, the Library of Congress honored Emilio and Gloria with the distinguished Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. According to NPR, "the Estefans are the Jay and Bey of Latin music."
ABOUT NICKELODEON UNSCRIPTED & DIGITAL STUDIO
Nickelodeon Unscripted & Digital Studio runs one of the largest kids networks on YouTube. Across more than 50 channels with content in over 15 languages, the platform brings Nickelodeon's original franchises and characters to kids across the world. Boasting more than two billion views and 20 billion minutes of watch time each month in 2024, the award-winning studio not only celebrates Nickelodeon's iconic franchises, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and PAW Patrol, it also brings new IP to its massive audience of more than 200 million subscribers. In addition to its focus on YouTube, the studio produces award-winning podcasts, such as Nickelodeon's Goodnight Bedtime Stories and Dora's Recipe for Adventure.
ABOUT NICKELODEON
Nickelodeon, now in its 45th 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 is a part of Paramount's (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.
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Kid Cowboy will launch on Nick’s Blaze and the Monster Machines YouTube channel. Should it prove successful, it would spin off into its own channel, said Ashley Kaplan, executive vp of Nickelodeon Unscripted & Digital Franchise Studio. Though Kid Cowboy initially came through Nickelodeon’s traditional development system, it eventually became the first original animated series for YouTube — which, Kaplan notes, is the prime destination for kids viewing.
“Ninety percent of all kids are on [YouTube]. It has 60 to 70 percent more reach among kids than Netflix does. Kids spend 80 minutes a day watching content there, and its influence on the biggest IP is super clear,” Kaplan told The Hollywood Reporter. “It probably has the most critical role in how kids discover shows, brands, toys, music, culture. [Paramount co-CEO and Nickelodeon chief Brian Robbins], to his credit, understood this, and he brought me here back in 2019. Since then, my team and I have worked to build out the largest YouTube network out of any kids media company.”
That network includes 53 channels with more than 200 million combined subscribers, and videos that play in more than a dozen languages. “We really focus on channels organized by genre, audience, IP,” Kaplan said. “It’s designed to help keep our biggest franchises — SpongeBob, Paw Patrol, Blaze — winning with the algorithm, while also using the flywheel to introduce new IP and lay the groundwork for the future.”
Starting Kid Cowboy on the Blaze channel (which has 6 million subscribers), Kaplan said, makes sense because both shows feature play-along adventures for their target viewers that encourage them to solve problems alongside the characters. Kid Cowboy also features some Spanish dialogue, a la Nick’s long-running Dora.
Launching the series on YouTube makes sense because of the viewing habits for Kid Cowboy’s target audience, but Kaplan sees the platform as a starting point, not the destination. Several other YouTube-first series — some based on original ideas and some on existing IP “that we still think is awesome,” as Kaplan put it — are due to roll out later in the year.
“Ultimately, our goal is not to just build large YouTube channels. It’s to build the next big kids’ franchise,” Kaplan said. “It starts on YouTube, but it goes beyond that to long form, possibly even theatrical, and into toys. I’m excited that in success, we could partner with our studio, Paramount Pictures, to see Kid Cowboy come to life in long form. That’s the dream.”
