Nickelodeon to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ at Comic-Con with Special Panel & Activities

Update (7/16) - Official Nickelodeon press release:

NICKELODEON CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER WITH EPIC HOMAGE TO THE AVATAR-VERSE AT COMIC-CON^® INTERNATIONAL: SAN DIEGO 2025

Nick’s 1,800 Square-Foot Booth Brings the Four Elements–Water, Earth, Fire and Air–to Life Through Immersive Experiences and Special Photo Opportunities

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BURBANK, Calif.–July 10, 2025–Nickelodeon is celebrating 20 years of Avatar: The Last Airbender with an epic homage to the Avatar-verse, at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2025.  Its 1,800 square-foot booth (#4113) on the convention center floor will bring the four elements—Water, Earth, Fire and Air--to life through immersive experiences and special photo opportunities.

The following is a rundown of Nickelodeon’s panel, booth activities and outdoor activation:

PANEL

Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender 20^th Anniversary Panel

Thursday, 7/24/25, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Room: Ballroom 20

20 Years. 4 Elements. 1 Avatar. Nickelodeon is celebrating Avatar: The Last Airbender’s 20^th anniversary with a panel that will take fans on a special journey through the legacy of the Avatar-verse. Join original voice cast members Zach Tyler Eisen (Aang), Jack DeSena (Sokka), Michaela Jill Murphy (Toph), Jennie Kwan (Suki), Dante Basco (Zuko) and Dee Bradley Baker (Appa), series composer Jeremy Zuckerman, and creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino, as they celebrate one of the most beloved animated series of all time. Moderated by: Janet Varney (the voice of Korra). Yip Yip!

DAILY BOOTH ACTIVITY

• The Boy in the Iceberg Photo Opportunity: See the moment that started it all. Fans can snap a selfie with a 20-foot-tall iceberg with Aang and Appa inside.

• Wulong Forest Gif Activation: Upon entering the activation, the towering rock columns of the Wulong Forest will come to life in this 10-foot-tall recreation of the memorable landscape. Step into the forest photo booth for a shareable 180-degree digital gif.

• Appa Photo and Digital Gif Opportunity: After the Wulong Forest, guests can stand beside a 9-foot-tall Appa and snap a photo with the iconic flying bison. Once finished, they will receive a special printed photo and shareable digital gif on their device. Be on the lookout for a surprise appearance in the gif!

• Augmented Reality (AR) Bending Journey: Discover and scan special areas around the booth to launch AR experiences that bring your favorite Avatar characters to life.

• My Cabbages!: The early bird gets the cabbage. Each morning when the booth opens, a limited supply of exclusive tote bags with a cabbage and recipe card will be available for fans at the market stall area, while supplies last.

• Customized Baseball T-Shirt and Tote Station: Fans can purchase a t-shirt and tote bag and personalize it on the spot, with characters and art from their choice of nine fan-favorite Nick shows and Paramount Pictures movies: Avatar: The Last Airbender, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants, Hey Arnold!, Rugrats, Danny Phantom, The Smurfs and The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender.

• Choose your nation! A special Avatar: The Last Airbender customization feature will allow fans to pick from the four nations--Water, Earth, Fire and Air. Hard to pick? Non-benders can stick with an overall ATLA item.

• Autograph Signings: Signing opportunities with voice talent, producers and composer for Avatar: The Last Airbender.

• Costumed Character Appearances: SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star will make appearances at Nick’s booth at select times during the convention.

• Retail: Attendees can purchase Comic-Con exclusive figures and collectibles, t-shirts, pins and more.

• Giveaways: Special giveaways and posters will be handed out throughout the convention.

OUTDOOR ACTIVATIONS

• Petco Park Interactive Zone during Comic-Con will feature a Magic: The Gathering x Avatar activation that includes: an immersive photo op with the iconic cabbage cart; a cosplayer as the beloved Cabbage Merchant; a special Katara promo card; and an oversized giveaway bag with a recipe card from the upcoming Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Official Baking Book. Hours of operation: Thursday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Location: Petco Park at 100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101.

About Avatar: The Last Airbender

Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender emerged from its three-season run (61 episodes), from February 2005 to July 2008, as one of the most beloved animated properties in history. Honored with a Peabody Award and Primetime Emmy, along with multiple Annie Awards and Genesis Awards, the series follows the adventures of the main protagonist Aang and his friends, who must defeat Fire Lord Ozai and end the Hundred Year War to restore balance to the Four Nations.

In addition to the series’ success, the property has also been translated into several bestselling book series, which continue to roll out new original stories. The graphic novel series has sold nearly 3M copies, and the young adult novels have spent more than 25 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and have sold more than 700,000 copies in both print and audiobook. The series has also come to life globally through Nickelodeon-themed attractions, resorts and live experiences, including the 100-city world tour of Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert, featuring a live orchestra performing the show’s iconic musical score.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 46^th 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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Paramount Set to Close TeenNick and NickMusic Channels, Among Others, In Poland and Hungary

Paramount Global is reportedly planning to close nine channels in Poland and Hungary, including TeenNick and NickMusic.

Although currently unannounced by Paramount Global, a spokesperson for Orange Polska has revealed to wirtualnemedia.pl that the media company has told Polish television operators that they're planning to shutter Nickelodeon channels TeenNick and NickMusic, along with MTV channels MTV 80s, MTV 90s, MTV 00s, MTV Hits, MTV Live, Club MTV, we well as Polsat Comedy Central Extra, in the region by the end of the year. Representatives from Paramount in Poland declined to comment on this information when reached by satkurier.pl.

In Poland, the music channels MTV 90s, MTV 00s, and MTV Live are broadcast via satellite and are available on Polsat Box and CANAL+. The entertainment-focused Polsat Comedy Central Extra, as well as the children's channels TeenNick and NickMusic, are also available in these platforms' packages.

Update (16/7): Paramount will also be closing 10 channels in Hungary on Wednesday 31st December 2025: Teen Nick, Nick Music, Comedy Central, Paramount Network, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, MTV 00s, MTV Hits, MTV Live HD, and Club MTV. Nickelodeon wise, this will leave Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. and Nicktoons in the region.

Last week, zive.sk was the first to report the planned closure of several channels from the Paramount Global portfolio in Slovakia and Hungary, whilst Media Insider reported that Paramount is also planning to close several channels in New Zealand, including Nickelodeon and Nick Jr.

The channel closures come as Paramount is in the midst of cutting operating costs ahead of their merger with Skydance Media, which has also included layoffs and studio closures.

The channels being phased out in Europe have diverse thematic profiles:

TeenNick Polska is aimed at viewers aged 10 to 16, and primarily broadcasts older live-action Nickelodeon series and recent TV movies for tweens and teens. It launched in Poland on September 1, 2021. 

NickMusic Polska, featuring popular music for children and teenagers, launched in Poland in June 2021, replacing MTV Music. This station operated from 2017 to 2021 after replacing Viva Polska. 

Polsat Comedy Central Extra debuted in March 2020, replacing Comedy Central Family. The channel's offerings includes both international series (Friends, Keeping Up Appearances, Allo, Allo!), as well as reruns of shows from the Polsat TV channel (Świat według Kiepskich, Rodzina zastępcza).

Produced in Poland, MTV 80s began broadcasting in December 2005 as VH1 Classic. In October 2020, it changed its name to MTV 80s and broadcasts music videos from the 80s.

MTV 90s, which was also created in Poland, broadcasts songs from the '90s. It was launched in the fall of 2020, replacing MTV Rocks.

Similarly, MTV 00s, also created by the Polish branch of Paramount Global (then ViacomCBS), plays hits from the noughties. It was launched in August 2021, replacing VHF1 Europe.

MTV Hits launched in Europe (initially in the UK) in 2001. It then replaced MTV Extra. It broadcasts new music videos and recent hits from pop, rock, dance, and R&B music. It has a local version, among others, in France.

Club MTV, featuring dance and club music, launched in the UK in 2001 as MTV Dance. In 2008, it replaced MTV Base on Polish cable networks. In June 2020, MTV Dance changed its name to Club MTV.

MTV Live HD began broadcasting on 15 September 2008 in parts of Europe under the name MTVNHD (MTV-Nickelodeon HD). It was the first international station in high definition dedicated to music videos. Initially, the channel’s programming was divided into two blocks: MTV HD and Nickelodeon HD. However, on 1 July 2011, the channel shifted its focus entirely to live music programming. The station broadcasts music videos, concerts, and entertainment programs. Initially managed by MTVNI's Emerging Markets group, the channel was produced and broadcast from its Warsaw hub until 22 April 2012, when operations moved to Paramount's London headquarters in Hawley Crescent in Camden (occupying the former TV-AM studios).

The channels are part of Paramount Networks Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia (EMEAA), a division of Paramount International Networks which is fully owned by Paramount Global. Most of the closing channels are broadcast in standard definition and are commercial-free.

At the time of posting, the following channels from Paramount Global's portfolio are expected to continue broadcasting in Poland: Nickelodeon, NickToons, and Nick Jr. (live-action and animated TV series and movies for preschoolers, children and teenagers); MTV Polska (entertainment programmes, reality, music); Paramount Network (films and TV series); and Comedy Central (comedies and entertainment programmes).

The company is also a co-owner (along with Comcast) of the SkyShowtime streaming service in Europe. It is possible that, following other markets, it will launch the Pluto TV platform with FAST channels in Poland.

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Originally published: July 12, 2025.

H/T: Special thanks to RegularCapital and @916786wc for the news!; Lead image courtesy of Michael2011.

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Susie Carmichael Joins the Quest In 'Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny'

GameMill Entertainment has revealed that the latest Nickelodeon character joining the roster of Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny is none other than Susie Carmichael from Nickelodeon's beloved animated series, Rugrats! Given that she is known for keeping Angelica in-line, it makes sense for Susie to join the quest.

Entering the fantasy fray as a Enchantress, Susie is described charming and quick-witted, who possesses spellcasting and summoning abilities. With her spellbook in hand, Susie will also be able to summon the mighty Reptar and lovable Spike, the Pickles' loyal family dog, to aid her on the journey in this real-time action-RPG that can be played solo or with up to three other players.

Alongside the reveal of Susie, a first look at how she plays in Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny has also been unveiled in a new gameplay trailer that showcases her various abilities and more. 

Check out the Susie Carmichael reveal trailer for yourself below:

"She’s got charm, sparkle, and a spell for every situation," a description of Susie Carmichael reads. "Susie Carmichael just enchanted the whole party!"

Here's a look at all of Susie Carmichael's abilities in Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny: 

• Fireball – Susie opens her enchanted spellbook, summoning Reptar’s head from its pages. With a mighty growl, Reptar breathes a fireball that blasts enemies. Fireballs deal damage on impact and restoring a burst of mana. 

• Healing Spell – Susie conjures a radiant zone of magic that heals herself and nearby allies continuously for 10 seconds.

• Jack-in-the-Box – She tosses a mischievous Jack-in-the-Box that springs open and strikes nearby enemies for damage.

• Spike Stampede – Susie summons a stampeding herd of Spike, the loyal family dog. The herd charges forward with puppy power and enemies in the path are knocked back and take damage.

• Toy Bricks – Susie tosses a small, enchanted pouch that bursts on impact, scattering magical toy bricks across the ground. Enemies who walk over them are slowed and take damage.

• Unicorns of the Sea – Susie surrounds herself with a floating array of narwhals and launches them forward one by one by pressing the Skill button. Each narwhal strike deals damage to enemies.

• Reptar’s Roar! – With a flash of magic, Susie summons the mighty Reptar from her spellbook! He charges into battle for , unleashing powerful strikes that deal damage with every hit.

Susie Carmichael joins previously announced SpongeBob SquarePants, Leonardo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Katara from Avatar: The Last Airbender, Timmy Turner and his fairy godparents, Cosmo and Wanda, from The Fairly OddParents, and Sandy Cheeks.

Journey across Nickelodeon-inspired fantasy lands on a grand quest inspired by tabletop RPGs in Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny! Slash, bash, cast spells, and strategize your way to victory against a variety of enemies in fast-paced and fluid ARPG combat. Upgrade your weapons and master new abilities in solo play and local co-op for up to four players.

From the creative minds behind Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny is set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store sometime this Fall. Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny is coming Fall ‘25 to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | S, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Epic Games Store. To wishlist on your favorite platforms, visit GameMill Entertainment's game page at https://gamemill.com/games/nicktoonsdiceofdestiny/

Follow Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny for more news and character reveals:

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What character do you want to see revealed for Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny?

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Originally published: July 16, 2025.

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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for July 15, 2025 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for July 15, 2025 | Nickelodeon

Stream the classic 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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CBS Unveils Fall Primetime Premiere Dates for the 2025-2026 Season

CBS UNVEILS FALL PRIMETIME PREMIERE DATES FOR THE 2025-2026 SEASON

07/11/2025

Today, CBS announced fall primetime premiere dates for four new and 16 returning series for the 2025-2026 season. The sophomore hit drama WATSON will now air Mondays at 10:00 PM, ET/PT in the fall and the new drama CIA, previously announced to air in the fall, will move to midseason.

The official “CBS PREMIERE WEEK” begins Sunday, Oct. 12 with sneak peeks of MATLOCK and ELSBETH on a special day followed by seven straight nights of original episodes of new and returning series.

September is stacked with marquee events, including two fan-favorite annual specials, four season premieres, a summer series’ season finale and a new special honoring a legendary R&B band.

CBS’ Premieres Schedule follows:

• All times are ET/PT unless noted.
• All programs are available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
• Bold program titles denote season premieres, finales or specials.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 7

8:00-11:00 PM, ET  CBS presents 2025 VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (VMAs) for the first time, (5:00-8:00 PM, PT) airing live from UBS Arena in Long Island.

(Three-hour CBS broadcast to simulcast on MTV; one-hour live pre-show to air across Paramount Media Networks.)

SUNDAY, SEPT. 14

8:00-11:00 PM, ET    The 77^TH EMMY^® AWARDS, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze

(5:00-8:00 PM, PT) (live coast to coast)

SUNDAY, SEPT. 21 (♫ ♪♫ Do you remember, the 21^st night of September? ♫ ♫ ♪)  

8:00-10:00 PM      A GRAMMY^® SALUTE TO EARTH, WIND & FIRE LIVE: THE 21^st NIGHT OF SEPTEMBER

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24

8:00-10:00 PM         SURVIVOR (49^th season premiere)

            *Regular 8:00-9:30 PM timeslot begins Wednesday, Oct. 1.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 25

9:00-10:30 PM        THE AMAZING RACE (38^th season premiere, special night)

                      *Regular Wednesday 9:30-11:00 PM timeslot begins Oct. 1.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 27

10:00-11:00 PM    48 HOURS (38^th season premiere)

SUNDAY, SEPT. 28

7:00-7:30 PM, ET     NFL ON CBS doubleheader

7:30-8:30 PM, ET     60 MINUTES (58^th season premiere of the #1 news program)

(7:00-8:00 PM, PT) *7:00-8:00 PM time period on Sunday, Oct. 5

8:30-10:30 PM, ET    BIG BROTHER (27^th season finale)

(8:00-10:00 PM, PT)            

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1

Debut of regular Wednesday lineup

8:00-9:30 PM          SURVIVOR

9:30-11:00 PM        THE AMAZING RACE

“CBS PREMIERE WEEK”

SUNDAY, OCT. 12

7:00-7:30 PM, ET      NFL ON CBS doubleheader

7:30-8:30 PM, ET      60 MINUTES

(7:00-8:00 PM, PT)

8:30-9:30 PM, ET       MATLOCK (second season premiere “sneak peek” on special night)

(8:00-9:00 PM, PT) *Returns to regular 9:00 PM Thursday timeslot with an original episode on Oct. 16.

9:30-10:30 PM ET      ELSBETH (third season premiere “sneak peek” on special night)

(9:00-10:00 PM, PT) *Returns to regular 10:00 PM Thursday timeslot with an original episode on Oct. 16.

MONDAY, OCT. 13

Mondays kick off with THE NEIGHBORHOOD and new workplace comedy DMV, starring Harriet Dyer and Tim Meadows, followed by hit series FBI, from Dick Wolf, and popular sophomore series WATSON, both debuting on a new night.

8:00-8:30 PM          THE NEIGHBORHOOD (eighth season premiere)

8:30-9:00 PM           DMV (series premiere)

9:00-10:00 PM         FBI (eighth season premiere)

10:00-11:00 PM      **WATSON (second season premiere)

TUESDAY, OCT. 14

CBS unveils the first-ever all NCIS night featuring the season premieres of the #1 global franchise’s shows on the Network.

8:00-9:00 PM          NCIS (23^rd season premiere)

9:00-10:00 PM        NCIS: ORIGINS (second season premiere)

10:00-11:00 PM      NCIS: SYDNEY (third season premiere)

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15

8:00-9:30 PM             SURVIVOR (original episode)

9:30-11:00 PM           THE AMAZING RACE (original episode)

THURSDAY, OCT. 16

CBS’ Thursday lineup returns.

8:00-8:30 PM          GEORGIE & MANDY’S FIRST MARRIAGE

(second season premiere of the #1 comedy)

8:30-9:00 PM          GHOSTS (fifth season premiere)

9:00-10:00 PM        MATLOCK (original episode of last season’s #1 new series)

10:00-11:00 PM      ELSBETH (original episode)

FRIDAY, OCT. 17

Friday’s full night of compelling dramas, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Television, includes new series SHERIFF COUNTRY and BOSTON BLUE headlined, respectively, by Morena Baccarin, and Donnie Wahlberg and Sonequa Martin-Green – and the season premiere of FIRE COUNTRY.

8:00-9:00 PM         FIRE COUNTRY (fourth season premiere, special time)

                               *Starts regular 9:00 PM timeslot Friday, Oct. 24.

9:00-10:00 PM       SHERIFF COUNTRY (series premiere, special time)

                               *Starts regular 8:00 PM timeslot Friday, Oct. 24.

10:00-11:00 PM      BOSTON BLUE (series premiere)  

SATURDAY, OCT. 18

10:00-11:00 PM     48 HOURS (original episode)

SUNDAY, OCT. 19

Sunday completes premiere week with the season premiere of #1 TV series TRACKER, followed by the new Taylor Sheridan-produced singing competition series THE ROAD, featuring Blake Shelton, Keith Urban and Gretchen Wilson.

7:00-8:00 PM          60 MINUTES

8:00-9:00 PM          TRACKER (third season premiere)

9:00-10:00 PM        THE ROAD

*Airs 9:30-10:30 PM ET on Sunday, Oct 26 and Sunday, Nov. 2, following NFL Doubleheader, before moving to its regular 9:00-10:00 PM Sunday time period on Nov. 9.  

FRIDAY, OCT. 24

Regular timeslots for Friday lineup.

8:00-9:00 PM         SHERIFF COUNTRY (original episode)

9:00-10:00 PM       FIRE COUNTRY (original episode)

10:00-11:00 PM     BOSTON BLUE (original episode)

Returning series HOLLYWOOD SQUARES -- and new series CIA, Y: MARSHALS (working title), HARLAN COBEN’S FINAL TWIST and AMERICA’S CULINARY CUP -- are currently planned for the second half of the 2025-2026 broadcast season.

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Originally published: July 15, 2025.

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