Monday, April 22, 2013

Nickelodeon USA To Premiere New Original Animated Series "Sanjay & Craig" On Saturday 25th May 2013

UPDATE - Below is Nickelodeon's official Press Release, from PRNewswire, announcing the Nickelodeon News:

Update: Destiny Brings Boy And Talking Snake Together In Nickelodeon's Newest Animated Series Sanjay And Craig, Premiering Saturday, May 25, At 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT)

First-Time Nickelodeon Creators Jim Dirschberger, Jay Howell, and Andreas Trolf Team Up with Network Alumni Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi; Featuring Maulik Pancholy, Chris Hardwick, Linda Cardellini and More

BURBANK, Calif., April 22, 2013 /Nickelodeon Press Release via PRNewswire/ -- Two best friends, one of whom happens to be a talking snake, seek maximum awesomeness in the brand-new animated series Sanjay and Craig, debuting Saturday, May 25, at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. This 20-episode series, produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studios, follows the misadventures of Sanjay, an excitable and irreverent 12-year-old boy (Maulik Pancholy, 30 Rock) and Craig, a smooth-talking snake and master of disguise (Chris Hardwick, Nerdist, Back at the Barnyard). Together, they embark on epic kid-inspired quests that are at times totally ridiculous, absolutely gross and weirdly sweet. Sanjay and Craig will air regularly Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. The series will also begin airing on the network's international channels in early 2014.


(Download Image - Photo of Sanjay and Craig from Nickelodeon's "Sanjay and Craig." (PRNewsFoto/Nickelodeon): http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130422/NY99076 )

"The comedic and outrageous adventures of Sanjay and Craig deliver the perfect yet distinctive mix of weird, wonderful and random humor that is both unconventional and modern, which this post-millennial world has a strong affinity for," said Russell Hicks , President of Content Development and Production.

Sanjay and Craig is created and co-executive produced by Jim Dirschberger , Jay Howell , and Andreas Trolf , a trio inspired by the Nickelodeon cartoons they grew up watching. These first-time creators were teamed with award-winning writers and producers Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi (The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Alvin and the Chipmunks) to make an original animated series for a new generation of Nickelodeon kids—the post-millennials. The series features the voice talents of Pancholy and Hardwick in the lead roles with additional cast members that include: Linda Cardellini (Mad Men, Freaks and Geeks) as Megan; Matt Jones (Breaking Bad) as Hector; Tony Hale (Veep, Arrested Development) as Mr. Noodman; Kunal Nayyar (The Big Bang Theory) as Vijay; Grey DeLisle (The Fairly OddParents) as Darlene and Sandy Dickson; and Remington Tufflips as himself.

Sanjay and Craig's relationship is an alliance of equals, with Sanjay relying on his best buddy to aid his misadventures through their suburban neighborhood. From perfecting the ultimate bike skid, tightroping across a pool of garbage on a dare or Craig manipulating a contest to win his best buddy one hundred dogs, their routine hijinks often cross into the land of the fantastical and the absurd. Only Sanjay and his closest friends can hear Craig's warped words of wisdom. The only thing that stands in their way is their unhinged, snake-phobic neighbor, Mr. Noodman, who's always on the verge of figuring out that Craig can talk.

During the half-hour series premiere, Sanjay and Craig infiltrate the hospital to see the world's first butt transplant in "Brett Venom MD." Then in "Laugh Quake," the two go on a quest to find the ultimate laugh.

Fans can visit the Sanjay and Craig page on Nick.com to learn about the show and its characters. Beginning May 6, viewers can head to Nick.com to play Rad Awesome Butt Doctors, a brand-new online game where Sanjay and Craig dress up as doctors and have to work together to fix sick patients. If players get through the sick ward in time, the duo of dudes might just get to see the most historic transplant after all.

Nickelodeon, now in its 34th 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 company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 18 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

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The entertainment industry news website The Hollywood Reporter is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon News that Nick USA will start to premiere and show Nickelodeon's brand new original animated series "Sanjay & Craig" from Saturday 25th May 2013 at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT)!

Nickelodeon's all-new Nicktoon "Sanjay & Craig" is a 20-episode animated series which tells the story of two best friends - one of whom is a snake - and the true adventures of being a kid. Voice actors include: Maulik Pancholy ("30 Rock") as Sanjay; Chris Hardwick ("Nerdist", "Back at the Barnyard") as Craig; Tony Hale ("Arrested Development") as Mr. Noodman; Linda Cardellini ("Freaks and Geeks") as Megan; Kunal Nayyar ("The Big Bang Theory") as Vijay; and Grey DeLisle ("Fairly Odd Parents") as Darlene. "Sanjay & Craig" is created and co-executive produced by Jim Dirschberger, Jay Howell (character design for "Bob's Burgers") and Andreas Trolf, and executive produced by Nickelodeon alumni Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi (the Classic Nickelodeon comedy series "The Adventures of Pete & Pete", the Nick musical series "The Naked Brothers Band", the Nickelodeon Movies "Snow Day" and "Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging", The N's "Radio Free Roscoe" and the family movie "Alvin and the Chipmunks").

As part of their article, THR has also unveiled a exclusive sneak-peek online streaming video clip featuring a first look at Nickelodeon's all-new original animated show, "Sanjay & Craig", which you can watch below:
Nickelodeon Sets 'Sanjay and Craig' Premiere Date, Debuts Footage (Exclusive Video)

"The Nerdist's" Chris Hardwick and "30 Rock's" Maulik Pancholy lend their voices to the animated series.

Nickelodeon is adding another animated series to the schedule. Sanjay and Craig, featuring the voices of Chris Hardwick (The Nerdist) and Maulik Pancholy (30 Rock), kicks off the 20-episode season beginning Saturday, May 25 at 10:30 a.m., The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively. Created by Jay Howell, Jim Dirschberger and Andreas Trolf, Sanjay and Craig follows the misadventures of Sanjay (Pancholy), an excitable and irreverent 12-year-old, and Craig (Hardwick), a smooth-talking snake and master of disguise, as they go on kid-inspired quests. Additional voice cast include Linda Cardellini, Matt Jones, Tony Hale, Kunal Nayyar and Grey DeLisle. THR debuts an exclusive clip from the premiere episode, where Sanjay and Craig infiltrate the hospital to see the world's first butt transplant in "Brett Venom MD." (Watch the scene above.) “The comedic and outrageous adventures of Sanjay and Craig deliver the perfect yet distinctive mix of weird, wonderful and random humor that is both unconventional and modern, which this post-millennial world has a strong affinity for,” said Russell Hicks, president of content development and production.