Thursday, May 21, 2020

Take a Virtual Tour of Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America

Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minneapolis has become one of the most loved amusement parks in North America, boasting rides inspired by beloved Nickelodeon properties such as SpongeBob SquarePants, PAW Patrol and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Unfortunately, with the on-going global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the Nickelodeon Universe has had to temporarily close for the time being to help stop the spread for the virus.


However, even though the park is closed, fans can now take a virtual tour of Nickelodeon Universe from the comfort of their own home, courtesy of Bloomington CVB! Simply visit https://cloud.threshold360.com/locations/Nickelodeon-Universe-c498dc60 and zig zag around the park!

In fact, the Nickelodeon Universe Virtual Tour is just one of the virtual tours on offer by Bloomington CVB! Visitors to the Bloomington CVB website can also take 360 tours of Mall of America, FlyOver America (at MoA), the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Minnesota Zoo, and Minnehaha Falls! Just visit bloomingtonmn.org/Article-Folder/virtual-tours and you'll be traveling allover Bloomington, Minneapolis in no time!

The Mall of America will be reopening to the public on Monday, June 1, however Nickelodeon Universe at MoA will remain closed until the state approves those types of businesses to reopen.

More Nick: Nickelodeon Upfront 2020 Roundup!

Original source: Lavender Magazine.
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Nickelodeon Acquires 'Tinpo' for Noggin in Latin America and Brazil

Latin America sales specialist Spiral International has secured a pan-regional deal with Nickelodeon Latin America for the CG-animated series, Tinpo, with the series debuting this August in Spanish and Portuguese on Nick Jr. Latin America’s premium edutainment app, Noggin.


Originally ordered by the U.K.’s Cbeebies, the 78 x 7’ preschool show is a partnership between Cloudco Entertainment, Dentsu Inc. and OLM, Inc., and is produced in association with Sprite Entertainment, Inc. (dba Sprite Animation Studios/OLM Digital, Inc.).

Zasha Robles, Managing Director at Spiral International stated: “We are delighted to bring these fun and clever stories that encourage kids to deploy their creativity in order to go the extra mile. Both children and parents will fall in love with Tinpo’s characters, its production design and its imaginative approach to story-telling.”

Combining themes of construction and unconventional problem-solving, the main character of Tinpo and his team resolve problems in their unique world in ways that are never the most practical but always the most fun, innovative and marvelously unexpected. And just as importantly “team Tinpo” always gets the job done. Whether the characters turn a house upside down to put a dance floor on the ceiling, or reroute storm clouds to preserve a sunny holiday, Tinpo and his compatriots always come up with a solution that solves the problem at hand and brings lots of new fun into their world while doing so.

Migdalis Silva, Vice President (VP) of Programming and Acquisitions for Nickelodeon Latin America said, “Tinpo is the perfect fit for Noggin’s audience. The show checks off all the boxes for young viewers and their parents featuring incredibly unique, engaging and positive characters and storylines that encourage independent thinking.”

Karen Vermeulen, Head of Global Content Strategy and co-productions for Cloudco Entertainment, also added: “Beautifully conceived, written, designed and animated, every single episode of Tinpo is as engaging esthetically as it is intellectually, since Tinpo encourages all of its characters to approach each day’s challenges in the most fun, creative ways possible.”

Noggin has recently been ramping up content available on the recently revamped service in Latin America and Brazil, including acquring the rights to are Care Bears: Unlock the Magic, partnering with the Ecuadorian chapter of the prestigious Swiss academy, “The Bénédict International Language School” for Garden Academy, partnering with Mobius.LAB Kids for a new live-action and mixed-media, and most recently, launching a microsite featuring educational online activities to provide to help keep preschoolers entertained during the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

From ttvnews:

Spiral International vende la serie infantil Tinpo a Nickelodeon

Spiral International anunció un acuerdo panregional con Nickelodeon Latin America para la serie de animación CGI Tinpo.

La distribuidora Spiral International anunció este jueves un acuerdo panregional con Nickelodeon Latin America para la serie de animación CGI Tinpo, que debutará en agosto a través de Noggin, tanto en español como en portugués.

Comisionada originalmente por Cbeebies en el Reino Unido, Tinpo llega producto de una alianza entre Cloudco Entertainment, Dentsu Inc. y OLM, Inc. Fue producida en asociación con Sprite Entertainment, Inc. (dba Sprite Animation Studios/OLM Digital, Inc.).

Se trata de un show preescolar de 78 episodios de siete minutos que combina temas de construcción y solución de problemas poco convencionales.

Se centra en Tinpo y su equipo, quienes resuelven problemas en su mundo de las maneras menos practicas pero más divertidas.

«Estamos encantados de llevar estas divertidas e ingeniosas historias que animan a los niños a desarrollar su creatividad. Tanto los niños como los padres se enamorarán de los personajes de Tinpo, su diseño de producción y sus imaginativas historias», expresó Zasha Robles, managing director de Spiral International.

Migdalis Silva, VP de Programación y Adquisiciones de Nickelodeon Latin America, agregó: «Tinpo es perfecto para la audiencia de Noggin. El show cumple todos los requisitos para audiencias infantiles y sus padres, con personajes únicos, positivos y queribles e historias que animan al pensamiento independiente».

Karen Vermeulen, directora de Estrategia global de contenidos de Cloudco Entertainment, completó: «Tinpo es una propiedad hermosamente concebida, escrita y animada. Cada uno de sus episodios es atractivo desde lo estético y lo intelectual».

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From TVNIÑOS:

Tinpo se suma a Noggin en América Latina

Tinpo de Cloudco Entertainment ha logrado un acuerdo panregional con Nickelodeon Latin America a través del cual la serie debutará este agosto en español y portugués en Noggin.

Originalmente ordenado por CBeebies en el Reino Unido, el programa preescolar de 78×7 minutos es una asociación entre Cloudco Entertainment, Dentsu y OLM y se produce en asociación con Sprite Entertainment. Spiral International cerró el acuerdo.

Zasha Robles, managing director de Spiral International, dijo: “Estamos encantados de llevar estas historias divertidas e inteligentes que alientan a los niños a desplegar su creatividad para hacer un esfuerzo adicional. Tanto los niños como los padres se enamorarán de los personajes de Tinpo, su diseño de producción y su enfoque imaginativo para contar historias”.

Migdalis Silva, VP de programación y adquisiciones de Nickelodeon Latin America, agregó: “Tinpo es el complemento perfecto para la audiencia de Noggin. El show cumple con todos los requisitos para los espectadores jóvenes y sus padres con personajes e historias increíblemente únicas, atractivas y positivas que fomentan el pensamiento independiente”.

Karen Vermeulen, directora de estrategia de contenido global y coproducciones para Cloudco Entertainment, comentó: “Bellamente concebido, escrito, diseñado y animado, cada episodio de Tinpo es tan atractivo como estéticamente, ya que Tinpo anima a todos sus personajes a abordar los desafíos de cada día de la manera más divertida y creativa posible”.

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More Nick: Nickelodeon Latin America Launches #ChicosUnidos, A Prosocial Initiative to Help Kids and Families Stay Informed and Engaged With Activities

Originally published: Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

Original source: aNb Media, Inc.
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SpongeBob SquarePants Voice Cast Unites for Virtual Table Read in Nickelodeon’s 'The Stars of SpongeBob Fan Favorites Special', Premiering Friday, June 5

SpongeBob SquarePants Voice Cast Unites for Virtual Table Read in Nickelodeon’s The Stars of SpongeBob Fan Favorites Special, Premiering Friday, June 5

Voices Behind SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Mr. Krabs, Squidward and Plankton Come Together Virtually to Bring Fan-Voted Iconic Scenes to Life

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BURBANK, Calif.--May 12, 2020--The voice cast of SpongeBob SquarePants will come together for a virtual table read to recreate the most memorable moments from Nickelodeon’s longest-running animated series. Premiering Fri., June 5, on Nickelodeon, The Stars of SpongeBob Fan Favorites Special sees Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs) and Mr. Lawrence (Plankton) join in a half-hour virtually produced special to bring to life classic SpongeBob SquarePants scenes, as voted on by fans.

The Stars of SpongeBob Fan Favorites Special will feature animation from the original episodes alongside the voice cast’s re-creation of beloved scenes. Voting on a selection of scenes is now open on NickPlay.com, where fans can pick from classic moments, including “Band Rehearsal,” “Alaskan Bull Worm,” “I’m Dirty Dan,” and more. The special will also include the best one-liners, iconic quotes and a performance of a brand-new rendition of the “F.U.N. Song.”


SpongeBob SquarePants ranks as television’s number-one animated series with Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11 year to date. SpongeBob SquarePants was created by Stephen Hillenburg and is produced by Nickelodeon in Burbank, Calif. Marc Ceccarelli and Vincent Waller serve as co-executive producers.

Since its launch July 17, 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has reigned as the number-one kids’ animated series on TV for the last 17 years, while generating a universe of beloved characters, pop culture catchphrases and memes, theatrical releases, consumer products, a Tony award-winning Broadway musical and a global fan base. SpongeBob SquarePants is the most widely distributed property in Viacom International Media Networks history, seen in more than 170 countries, translated in 30+ languages, and averaging more than 100 million total viewers every quarter. The character-driven cartoon chronicles the nautical and sometimes nonsensical adventures of SpongeBob, an incurable optimist and earnest sea sponge, and his undersea friends.

Nickelodeon, now in its 41st 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).

From TheWrap:

David Dobrik to Host Nickelodeon’s ‘SpongeBob Squarepants’ Cast Table Read (Exclusive)

“Stars of ‘SpongeBob’ Fan Favorites Special” will also debut a brand new rendition of the “F.U.N. Song.”

Who’s visiting a pineapple under the sea? Digital star David Dobrik.

Dobrick is set to host Nickelodeon’s “SpongeBob” table read special, “The Stars of SpongeBob Fan Favorites Special.”

“SpongeBob” voice actors Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs) and Mr. Lawrence (Plankton) will come together in early June for the virtual event, when Dobrik will also lead the cast through a lightning round of the best one-liners and iconic quotes.

He’ll later join them for a brand-new rendition of the “F.U.N. Song.”

“I signed onto this project for the obvious reason that ‘SpongeBob’ is one of the best shows of all time,” Dobrik told TheWrap. “I feel that I owe a lot to ‘SpongeBob’ and all Bikini Bottom for helping me figure out what I thought was funny and entertaining. The show shaped so much of my childhood, so being a part of this special with the entire cast feels like a full-circle moment.”

“The Stars of SpongeBob Fan Favorites Special” will feature animation from the original episodes alongside the voice cast’s re-creation of beloved scenes. Fans voted on the moments, like “Band Rehearsal,” “Alaskan Bull Worm” and “I’m Dirty Dan.”

“SpongeBob Squarepants,” which was created by Stephen Hillenburg and launched in Summer 1999, has been the No. 1 kids’ animated series on television for the past 17 years. The cartoon is produced by Nickelodeon in Burbank, Calif. Marc Ceccarelli and Vincent Waller are co-executive producers.

“The Stars of SpongeBob Fan Favorites Special” premieres on Friday, June 5, at 7 p.m. ET/PT on Nickelodeon.

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More Nick: Nickelodeon Announces Voice Cast for 'Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years', First-Ever 'SpongeBob SquarePants' Spinoff!

Originally published: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 20:15 BST.

Via Business Wire.
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Every Bikini Bottom GHOST Ever! 👻 SpongeBob

Every Bikini Bottom GHOST Ever! 👻 SpongeBob


Have ye heard of the Flying Dutchman? Of course ye have! And don't forget about Smitty WerbenJagerManJensen! Arrgggh, check out every ghost that haunted Bikini Bottom in SpongeBob! Who you gonna call?

On an semi-related note, did you know that the Flying Dutchman is voiced by Brian Doyle Murray, brother of Ghostbusters star Bill Murray? He even appeared in Ghostbusters 2!!

Watch SpongeBob SquarePants on Nickelodeon!

CALLING ALL GOOFY GOOBERS! (ROCK!) Are ya ready for a deep dive into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants? The SpongeBob YouTube channel is THE PLACE for all fan-favorite SpongeBob moments! We’re serving up everything from legendary scenes to remixes of classic songs to deep dives into Bikini Bottom lore. Be sure to check back every week for Music Mondays, Wumbo Wednesdays, and Flashback Fridays! Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!

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CUTEST Baby Moments From Loud House & Casagrandes! | The Loud House

CUTEST Baby Moments From Loud House & Casagrandes! | The Loud House


The Loud House and The Casagrandes both have the cutest little babies with Lily and Carlito. Let’s take a look their their cutest moments from the shows!

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#BestNickCompilations To Get You HYPED 📱 Funniest Nickelodeon Videos May 2020 | Nick

#BestNickCompilations To Get You HYPED 📱 Funniest Nickelodeon Videos May 2020 | Nick


Have you seen the Henry Danger cast do the #TriangleDanceChallenge? Because it's kind of the best thing ever. With the help of friends like David Dobrik, JoJo Siwa, and Jace Norman, Nickelodeon has put together a new #BestNickCompilation to get you HYPED!

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Abby Hatcher GAME Day! - All About Abby Episode 3 | PAW Patrol Official & Friends

Abby Hatcher GAME Day! - All About Abby Episode 3 | PAW Patrol Official & Friends


YAY! It’s Game Day! This time on All About Abby, Janie is playing games with her Fuzzly friends! Get ready for some splizzacular Fuzzly finding and Abby song singing!

Watch Abby Hatcher on Nick Jr.!

Welcome to the world of Abby Hatcher, where Fuzzlies are real and everyone knows it! But Fuzzlies usually see the world differently than humans, which is often the source of wild and funny shenanigans! But luckily for everyone involved, Abby Hatcher is the ultra-adorable Fuzzly catcher! When things go sideways or a Fuzzly inflates to twice its size, Abby Hatcher is there to help save the day! Don’t miss the excitement, adventure, and downright hilarity in Abby Hatcher!

Watch Abby Hatcher on Nick Jr.!

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30 Meows in 30 Seconds | SpongeBob

30 Meows in 30 Seconds | SpongeBob


Gary the Snail has just a way with words.

Watch SpongeBob SquarePants on Nickelodeon and YTV!

CALLING ALL GOOFY GOOBERS! (ROCK!) Are ya ready for a deep dive into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants? The SpongeBob YouTube channel is THE PLACE for all fan-favorite SpongeBob moments! We’re serving up everything from legendary scenes to remixes of classic songs to deep dives into Bikini Bottom lore. Be sure to check back every week for Music Mondays, Wumbo Wednesdays, and Flashback Fridays! Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!

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Funny Power Rangers Morphs | Wacky Wednesday

Funny Power Rangers Morphs | Wacky Wednesday


It's Morphin Time! Watch the funniest morphs from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Power Rangers Dino Charge, Power Rangers Ninja Steel, and much more!

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Jamie Lynn Spears Opens Up About 'Zoey 101' Reboot Possibility in New Interview

Jamie Lynn Spears is giving an update on the possibility of a Zoey 101 reboot actually happening!


The 29-year-old Sweet Magnolias actor and singer recently shared what she hopes to happen and where she would like the show to live.

“I definitely think we should give the fans what they’ve been asking for. We’ve had conversations, and hopefully things will come together quickly, but we also want to do things the right way, and find the right home for it…I would like it [to go Netflix],” Jamie Lynn told Maria Menounos. “That’s the business side. Do I call Netflix?… I want it to happen. I’ve had conversations with people at Nickelodeon. I think it’s just about, hey Netflix, call your people! I’ll have your people call me people!”

A Zoey 101 reboot/revival on Netflix isn't that hard to imagine. Nickelodeon and Netflix formed a new, multi-year output deal late last year to produce original animated feature films and television series - based both on the Nickelodeon library of characters as well as all-new IP - for kids and families around the world. The deal marks an expansion of the existing relationship between the companies, which has already brought several popular titles to Netflix, including animated specials Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling and Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus, and the animated series Pinky Malinky and Glitch Techs. Also forthcoming are specials based on The Loud House and Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Spears also dished on Zoey and Chase’s relationship.

“We were like the biggest tease in the whole entire world… If the show comes back, I do think that their love story has to be a bit of a broken one…I don’t think it could be like, ‘Oh, we got right out of PCA and had a wonderful love story!’ That just wasn’t Zoey and Chase,” Jamie Lynn said. “It would have to be some break ups, and some makeups… but of course the Zoey fans want to see them together!…They love each other, but they can never make it last!”

In case you forgot, the Zoey 101 cast actually reunited twice last year. First time was without Jamie Lynn because she was working on her upcoming Netflix show Sweet Magnolias, and then again, but without Victoria Justice (Lola) for a skit on All That! The sketch, which is set to air on Nickelodeon later this year, will see Jamie Lynn Spears, Paul Butcher (Dustin), Sean Flynn (Chase), Kristin Herrera (Dana), Chris Massey (Michael), Erin Sanders (Quinn) and Matthew Underwood (Logan) in an all-new version of “Thelma Stump.”

Austin Butler, who played James Garrett on Zoey 101, is currently busy filming an Elvis Presley biopic.

Update (5/17) - Whilst talking to Fox News, Spears added: "I'm all for it. [...] I just think it's about working out the business side of it and making sure we find the right home for it because I think the fans want to relate to the characters they did when they were younger and I think we need to tell the story of the 'Zoey' cast from a young adult point of view."

Spears confirmed "discussions" have been held in regards to rebooting the show but are still in the "baby stages."

"I've had some discussions with some of the people who would be the ones to make it happen," she said. "Right now, we're looking for the right home and the right story. Those are the two key points that we need right now."

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Update (5/19) - Whilst talking to The Hollywood Reporter, Jamie Lynn Spears talked more about Zoey 101, including plans for the reboot!:

How has your approach to navigating the industry changed since your days as a child star?

Not much has changed in that regard. The one thing that has remained the same is that, even when I was younger, my mom [Lynne Spears] did a really good job of making sure that I had balance in my life. I would go and shoot Zoey 101 and then I would come home to Louisiana and I would go to regular school for part of the year. That was always really important to me, and it really helped me stay sane and balanced. And I continue to keep that balance in my life now. I go, I do my work, and then when I get a break, I come back home so I can re-center. The difference now is that I have children. When I'm planning to take a job, I'm always trying to do 100 percent what makes the most sense for my family.

It seems like your original experience in Hollywood made you a stronger person, in contrast to the many child stars who lose their way due to the pressure that comes with being in the spotlight at such a young age.

I had to fight really hard for balance. If you want to do something other than take the next job right away, the industry will look at you and say, "She doesn't want it enough. She's not willing to work, but this girl is." You get compared, and then this guilt trip is thrown on you when you're just fighting for something as normal as going to school where you grew up. In Hollywood, sometimes normalcy seems like a no-no. I felt a lot of guilt for turning things down because I wanted to go to school or, later, wanted to take time off to be a mom. The pressure to constantly work is really unfair, especially for young kids in Hollywood. They shouldn't feel guilty for wanting to be kids. Even as adults, we shouldn't feel guilty for wanting to have more for our lives than just our careers. Don't get me wrong: I am in a position now where I really want to focus on my career, I want to work hard, and I want to put myself out there again. But I do think that it should be OK to say no to some things, especially if it's for matters of your heart. I don't take for granted that I get to do something that I love, but I also don't let it compromise how I raise my children or the life that I want to give them.

You were only 13 when Zoey 101 premiered in 2005. There's been a lot of discussion about a reboot. I know it's something you and the cast definitely want. What kinds of conversations are happening behind the scenes?

Everything and anything is on the table, whether that's a movie or a series. In all of the discussions I've had with Nickelodeon — which are in baby stages, by the way — the main thing is figuring out the right home for the reboot. We couldn't do it justice by putting it back on Nickelodeon, because our fanbase has grown into young adults like me, 29 or around the same age. We want to tell stories about where the characters are now. We want to connect with the fans and touch on topics that are impacting millennials, so it would have to be aged up and be more mature.

It’s interesting that you say that, because Disney+'s Lizzie McGuire reboot previously halted production due to creative differences between the streamer and series star Hilary Duff. Hilary said she would be doing Lizzie's audience a "disservice … by limiting the realities of a 30-year-old's journey to live under the ceiling of a PG rating."

Exactly. Hilary and I literally grew up playing these characters. I couldn't play Zoey today without some type of connection to who I am now. She grew up, and so did I. You need that freedom to explore where the character would be. I'm sure Hilary had the same kind of thoughts that I have. When I saw those reports about the Lizzie McGuire reboot, that was validation for where my mind was at. We're definitely doing the right thing by taking our time and not taking the quick route.

In your mind, what is Zoey up to these days? What part of her story would you like to explore in a reboot?

We know she's in charge of something. She's a boss of some type. On Nick, Zoey was the problem solver and the good-at-everything girl. But we need to add some depth to her. She and Chase [Sean Flynn] would definitely have some type of tangled love story. I don't think they would have just left PCA and gotten married. Maybe Zoey would be working in fashion in some capacity. When the cast had a mini reunion on All That last year, Erin [Sanders] and Matthew [Underwood] had some really funny storylines for their characters. Erin said that [her character] Quinn would be running to be the first woman president. I could totally see that, because she's a scientist and is so smart. And then Logan [Underwood] would probably be bankrolling her with Daddy's money. I really can't wait to get the ball rolling — once quarantine is over, of course.

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Spears also talked to Daily Beast about working on Zoey 101 whilst pregnant:

Spears’ Nickelodeon show did not end because she was pregnant—although the timing did prove confusing for some, especially her young fans outside the industry. The final season of Zoey 101 had already wrapped by the time Spears found out she was expecting, and when it came time to speak with her team and the network brass, she said, the network was surprisingly supportive.

“Honestly, it blew me away how nice they were to me,” Spears said. “If there was any backlash, then I guess they kept that away from me because they literally were very supportive in a time where they didn’t have to be... It was very refreshing, especially in this industry.”

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As she looks toward the future, Spears is keeping her options as open as possible. She’s hoping to make some real progress negotiating a reboot for Zoey 101 and also self-taping auditions for new roles while quarantined. Working on Sweet Magnolias reminded Spears how much she loves working on a set—and how much she’s missed it.

“I’m just ready to get back out there,” Spears said. “Put myself out there and be able to express myself in whatever creative way makes sense. Whatever opportunities that I get to explore.”

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More from Bustle:

Speaking of reboots and shows once meant for kids growing with their audiences, Spears touched on the production hiatus of Disney+’s Lizzie McGuire reboot. The former child star empathized with Hilary Duff’s desire to give fans a series that didn’t reside under a PG rating. “Hilary and I literally grew up playing these characters,” Spears said. “I couldn't play Zoey today without some type of connection to who I am now. She grew up, and so did I.” She continued, “You need that freedom to explore where the character would be… When I saw those reports about the Lizzie McGuire reboot, that was validation for where my mind was at.”

As for possible reboot storylines, Spears mused that Zoey would be a “boss of some type” and “working in fashion in some capacity.” And, because romance woes are pertinent, she and Chase (Sean Flynn) would definitely “have some type of tangled love story.” As for the whip smart Quinn (Erin Sanders), she’d be the first woman running for president, while Logan (Matthew Underwood) would “probably be bankrolling her with daddy's money.” And, fear not fans, for not even coronavirus will keep Spears away from revisiting her old hit show. “I really can't wait to get the ball rolling — once quarantine is over, of course," she said.

Last November, the Zoey 101 cast reunited for an All That skit after several months of reboot rumors and cast reunions. It came a few months after TMZ reported that Spears had spoken to network executives about a revival deemed as “Zoey with an edge.” Since the future of Lizzie is up in the air, fans of the early aughts will no doubt be awaiting updates about a potential Zoey reboot with an adult edge.

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From E! News:

Jamie Lynn Spears Reveals the Romantic Storyline She Wants for Zoey 101 Reboot

Jamie Lynn Spears shares her thoughts for a potential Zoey 101 reboot.

If Zoey 101 were ever to return, there's some things Jamie Lynn Spears would definitely want for the reboot.

It's been more than a decade since the hit Nickelodeon series went off the airwaves after its fourth and final season. Now, amid renewed talk of a reboot, the series' star already has some ideas for where Zoey Brooks would be today.

When the topic came up on the Chicks in the Office podcast, the now-29-year-old mom of two acknowledged Zoey 101 can't go back to being a "PG perfect show."

"It has to be them as young adults," she said. "It needs to relate to our fans now just like it related to our fans then."

However, Zoey's ambitious personality as a teenager would carry through to adulthood.

"I think whatever she's doing, she's definitely like a boss of some sort. She's running something of some sort," Spears described.

Spears also wouldn't want Zoey's relationship with Chase Matthews to be overlooked.

"I think her and Chase obviously would have to have some romantic story. I don't know if they're still together or if they tried and it didn't work, I don't know, but I think that has to be explored," she said.

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Ultimately, if ever and whenever this reboot happens, listen up fans—Spears wants your thoughts.

"I'm open to ideas," she said, noting she wouldn't want to do a reboot just for the sake of doing one if no one actually likes it. "I want to do it to where it is still a good show."

See Jamie Lynn Spears on E!'s Daily Pop tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. ET/PT.

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From Purple Revolver:

Jamie Lynn Spears envisions a more mature Zoey 101 reboot

Singer/actress Jamie Lynn Spears has stated that she would be interested in a revival of her hit Nickelodeon series Zoey 101, on the condition that she had the "freedom" to tackle "more mature" on-screen storylines.

Spears has been in early talks to once again star as the titular character Zoey Brooks, from her popular Nickelodeon series, which ran from 2005-2008 for 4 seasons, the same year that Jamie Lynn announced that she was expecting her first child at the age of 16.

Zoey 101 reboot discussions are currently ongoing, but Spears, 29, has stated that she feels that any potential reboot of Zoey 101 may no longer be made to air on Nickelodeon, as both her and fans of the series, are now all adults, and therefore would expect more mature, age appropriate content.

"Everything and anything is on the table, whether that's a movie or a series," Jamie Lynn has said about a potential Zoey 101 comeback.

"In all of the discussions I've had with Nickelodeon - which are in baby stages, by the way - the main thing is figuring out the right home for the reboot. We couldn't do it justice by putting it back on Nickelodeon because our fanbase has grown into young adults like me, 29 years old or around the same age.

"We want to tell stories about where the characters are now. We want to connect with the fans and touch on topics that are impacting millennials, so it would have to be aged up and be more mature."

Spears' comments are similar to those made by Hilary Duff regarding her planned Lizzie McGuire revival, which has come to a bit of a halt at the Disney+ streaming platform due to differences in the creative direction of Lizzie's character's storylines.

"Hilary and I literally grew up playing these characters," Spears explains. "I couldn't play Zoey today without some type of connection to who I am now. She grew up and so did I. You need that freedom to explore where the character would be. I'm sure Hilary had the same kind of thoughts that I have.

"When I saw those reports about the Lizzie McGuire reboot, that was validation for where my mind was at. We're definitely doing the right thing by taking our time and not taking the quick route."

Jamie Lynn, now a married mother of two, has said that she envisions a grown up Zoey potentially working in the fashion field as "A boss of some type" while dealing with a "tangled love story" with her love interest of the series, Chase, played by Sean Flynn.

"I really can't wait to get the ball rolling - once quarantine is over, of course," she adds of getting back to work after the coronavirus pandemic.

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Originally published: Saturday, May 16, 2020.

Original source: Just Jared Jr.
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