Wednesday, July 29, 2020

PAW Patrol Live! "The Great Pirate Adventure" to Host Three Open-Air Performances in Mexico on Sunday 9th August 2020

After being postponed due to the on-going global COVID-19 (coronavirus), PAW Patrol Live! will again be embarking on the road for three open-air performances of PAW Patrol Live! "The Great Pirate Adventure" (La Gran Aventura Pirata) at Ciudad de México in México on Sunday 9th August 2020! To help maintain the safety and health of everyone, the live show will be taking on a new format. The cast, staff and audience will be asked to adhere to strict safety measures, including the taking of temperatures, and applying hand gel. The stage will also be cleaned and disinfected three times per show, and the audience will be asked to wear face masks. All the actors in have already undergone the COVID-19 test and were negative, and will be retested prior to the show. The actors in the show will also maintain social-distancing in their dressing rooms.


From Siete24:

Paw Patrol en autoteatro garantiza sana diversión

En todos los sentidos

Ciudad de México.- Con un exhaustivo protocolo de sanidad que incluye pruebas de COVID a los actores, el espectáculo infantil de Paw Patrol, pionero del autoteatro en México, estrenará su espectáculo en este nuevo formato el domingo 9 de agosto, en la Arena Ciudad de México.

“Estamos felices de ser los pioneros de este formato, sabemos que es el comienzo de una nueva historia y vamos a escribir una página muy padre para el teatro en México”.

Así lo expresó en una conferencia de prensa digital, Armando Reyes, productor ejecutivo de Paw Patrol en México.

El productor del show infantil garantizó que se trata de una sana diversión en todos los sentidos; primero porque el protocolo de sanidad es exhaustivo desde el ingreso de los asistentes.

El boleto es electrónico y se puede escanear sin necesidad de bajar la ventanilla del auto, toma de temperatura y aplicación de gel, además de que los asistentes deben portar cubrebocas.

En el escenario, este será sanitizado tres veces durante el show, todo el equipo de producción tomó cursos sobre protocolos de seguridad; hay kits de desinfección para que toda pieza que entra y sale del escenario sea desinfectada. Además de que en los camerinos hay sana distancia, explicó Reyes.

“A todos los actores (16) se les realizó la prueba de COVID-19 y dieron negativo; aun así están en cuarentena, y el día del show se les hará la prueba rápida una hora antes de la función”.

Paw Patrol ofrece también sana diversión, porque precisamente el mensaje de esta serie de televisión, de Nickelodeon, es la solidaridad, el trabajo en equipo y ayudar a los demás, con el lema de la seguridad es primero, “y este proyecto cumple con esos valores”, agregó Armando Reyes.


Armando Reyes, productor ejecutivo de Paw Patrol, vía Zoom

En este sentido, Open Air, la compañía productora proyectó presentar en este espacio al aire libre de la Arena Ciudad de México, espectáculos familiares, que disfruten todos, como el autocinema. Ahora el autoteatro con el show Paw Patrol en busca del tesoro, dijo por su parte Nicolás Spitznagel, director de Opne Air.


Nicolás Spitznagel vía Zoom

Paw Patrol en busca del tesoro es actualmente el único espectáculo infantil en vivo con público en la ciudad.
Spirtznagel agregó que esta iniciativa busca reactivar el entretenimiento en esta ciudad, este show da empleo directo a 82 personas, incluidos 16 actores, que llevan parados cuatro meses, e indirectamente beneficia a 300 familias.

“No reactiva al teatro, de ninguna manera, hay muchas obras paradas, más de 500 mil empleos dependen del espectáculo teatral, que está sin ingresos”, dio a conocer Armando Reyes.

¿Qué es lo que verás en Paw Patrol?

En busca del tesoro es un espectáculo nuevo, pues solo se presentó una vez en esta ciudad, antes de que se declarara el confinamiento; ha sido adaptado para el formato de autoteatro, para que todos lo disfruten.

Es un show de dos actos, con canciones nuevas, es interactivo, pero de una manera diferente porque los actores no alcanzarán a recibir la retroalimentación; hay 11 cambios de escenografía y 16 actores en una superproducción con pantallas laterales y audio de concierto, aseguraron.

Los boletos van de los $920 a 2,800 por vehículo, coche con hasta 5 personas y camioneta hasta 6 personas.

También ofrecen boletos VIP, en un área de suites en las que te puedes bajar del auto y tener disponibles futones y mesa, aquí los precios van de $5,700 a $8,600, por hasta 10 personas en dos vehículos. Hay meses sin intereses para todas las opciones.

“El costo de operación es elevado, pero esperemos que esté cubierto. Paw Patrol es un show internacional, es una apuesta fuertísima, ni siquiera estamos seguros de que pueda recuperarse la inversión, es un proyecto a mediano plazo”

Así concluyó Nicolás Spitznagel, de Open Air.

Paw Patrol se presentará el 9 de agosto con tres funciones, 12, 15:30 y 19 horas.

Paw patrol, autoteatro, Arena Ciudad de México, funciones, boletos, actores, protocolo de sanidad, Nicolás Spitznagel,

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Más Nick: Viacom International Studios Americas to Produce 'Planeta Marcia', a New Out-Of-This World Scripted Series for Nickelodeon!

Originally published: Wednesday, July 29, 2020.

Additional source: superboletos.com.
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'Dora and the Lost City of Gold' to Swing Onto Hulu and Amazon on Monday, August 3, 2020

U.S. streaming service Hulu will add Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures' live-action movie based on Nickelodeon's beloved animated preschool series Dora the Explorer, to its programming library on Monday, August 3, 2020!

Update: Amazon Prime Video will also be adding Dora the Explorer on Monday, August 3, 2020!


Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, nothing could prepare Dora (Isabela Moner) for her most dangerous adventure ever – high school. Always the explorer, Dora quickly finds herself leading Boots (her best friend, a monkey), Diego (Jeff Wahlberg), a mysterious jungle inhabitant (Eugenio Derbez), and a rag tag group of teens on a live-action adventure to save her parents (Eva Longoria, Michael Peña) and solve the impossible mystery behind a lost city of gold.


11-time Emmy and four-time BAFTA nominee director James Bobin (Alice Through the Looking Glass) has assembled a cast of diverse superstars to star in the movie, including: Isabela Moner (100 rzeczy do przeżycia przed liceum, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Transformers: The Last Knight) as Dora, Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives, Overboard) as Dora's mother, Elena; Michael Peña as Dora's father; Eugenio Derbez (Overboard, Instructions Not Included; How to Be A Latin Lover), who plays Alejandro, a mysterious jungle inhabitant who tries to protect the teenagers from the marauders; Jeffrey Wahlberg (Future World, Ballers, Counterpart, Reefa) in the role of cousin Diego; Nicholas Coombe (Spy Kids: Mission Control, Midnight Sun) as Randy, a fellow high schooler who develops an immediate crush on Dora; Madeleine Madden (Picnic at Hanging Rock, Tidelands) as the school’s snooty class president, Sammy; Academy Award nominee Adriana Barraza (Babel, Amores Perros, Thor, The 33) as Dora’s grandma, Abuelita Valerie; Temuera Morrison (Green Lantern, Moana), who will play the role of Powell; Q’orianka Kilcher (The Alienist), who will play Inca Princess Kawillaka; Pia Miller (Home and Away) as Dora's aunt Mami; Madelyn Miranda, who portrays Young Dora; Benicio del Toro as the voice of Swiper the fox, Danny Trejo as the voice of Boots the Monkey; and Marc Weiner (Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego, Go!, Dora and Friends: Into the City, Weinerville) as the voice of Map.

Dora and the Lost City of Gold is directed by James Bobin, produced by Christopher Robin producer Kristin Burr, who is joined by longtime Bobin associate, executive producer John G. Scotti (The Muppets, Muppets Most Wanted, Alice Through the Looking Glass) as well as executive producers Julia Pistor (The Spiderwick Chronicles, A Series of Unfortunate Events) and Eugenio Derbez. Tom Wheeler wrote the story, and Nicholas Stoller and Matthew Robinson penned the screenplay. Walden Media is co-financing and co-producing the film with Paramount. Dora and the Lost City of Gold was filmed entirely in Australia’s Gold Coast, in the state of Queensland on the continent’s east coast south of Brisbane.

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More Nick: ViacomCBS Announces Exclusive Digital Release for ‘SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run’!

Originally published: Tuesday, July 28, 2020.

H/T: The Hollywood Reporter, Nerdist.
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Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana Set to Welcome Back Guests from November 1

UPDATE (7/29) - Parent company Karisma Hotels & Resorts has pushed back the reopening of the Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic until Nov. 1, Caribbean Journal has learnt.

The family-friendly Nickelodeon Punta Cana will be reopening with Karisma’s new “Karisma Peace of Mind” health and safety program.

Official Karisma Hotels & Resorts Press Release:

Peace of Mind

Karisma Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury Mexico and Caribbean Properties To Begin Phased Reopening Starting June 15

The Gourmet Inclusive Resorts Will Feature New Industry-leading Safety and Well-Being Program


MIAMI (June 10, 2020) – As top leisure travel destinations open their doors again and nonstop flights begin to return, Karisma Hotels & Resorts announced that its portfolio of resorts based in Mexico and the Caribbean will begin to welcome back guests June 15. The resorts, which include the award-winning Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana and the brand new Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun, have seen marked increases in bookings for vacations and weddings at its various luxury properties, 13 of which are luxury oceanfront properties in the Cancun area.

“We’ve seen the number of direct bookings for trips in the next quarter significantly outpace bookings in 2019,” said Bill Linehan, president of Premier Worldwide Marketing, the exclusive worldwide representatives for Karisma Hotels & Resorts. “This shows that travel is coming back gradually but steadily and with even higher demand, which is incredibly important for our Mexico and Caribbean destinations that rely so heavily on tourism.”

In anticipation of the return to travel, Karisma has launched a comprehensive well-being program named Karisma Peace of Mind™ to ensure guest safety and an unmatched level of service. The program features new health protocols, updated guidelines and industry-leading best practices, including alignment with Delos Well Living’s International WELL Building Institute and Well Living Lab, in conjunction with the Mayo Clinic, with endorsements by Deepak Chopra. The program will be implemented across all Karisma properties, setting a new standard for the hospitality industry. For example, the company is combining holistic well-being options including sound meditations and breathing exercises with 100+ new hygiene and sanitation initiatives, and long-time certifications from the leading independent safety and sustainable organizations: Check Safety First/Cristal International Standards and EarthCheck.

“We hope to give our guests an authentic, upscale setting to restore and relax where they can be free of all worry,” said Linehan. “We’ve worked with world-renowned organizations to institute a comprehensive program that goes beyond cleanliness protocols to deliver a true sense of safety and relaxation for our guests.”

Properties in the Karisma Hotels & Resorts portfolio are slated to welcome guests on the following dates in accordance with government guidance and regulations:

June 15, 2020

  • El Dorado Maroma - Riviera Maya, Mexico
  • Palafitos Overwater Bungalows - Riviera Maya, Mexico
  • Hidden Beach Au Naturel Resort - Riviera Maya, Mexico
  • Generations Riviera Maya - Riviera Maya, Mexico
  • Holiday Villages Montenegro - Montenegro

July 1, 2020

  • El Dorado Royale - Riviera Maya, Mexico
  • El Dorado Casitas Royale - Riviera Maya, Mexico
  • El Dorado Seaside - Riviera Maya, Mexico
  • Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun - Riviera Maya, Mexico
  • Azul Beach Riviera Cancun - Riviera Maya, Mexico
  • Azul Beach Negril - Negril, Jamaica
  • El Cielo Winery & Resort - Baja California, Mexico

July 15, 2020

  • Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Aug. 1, 2020

  • Allure Chocolat - Cartagena, Colombia

Now until June 30, Karisma Hotels & Resorts is offering flexible bookings of future, refundable stays at up to 77 percent off with a $500 resort credit. For more information, please visit www.karismahotels.com.

About Karisma Hotels & Resorts

Karisma Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning luxury hotel collection that owns and manages an impressive portfolio of properties in Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe. Property brands include Margaritaville Island Reserve by Karisma; El Dorado Spa Resorts by Karisma; Azul Beach Resorts by Karisma; Generations Resorts by Karisma; Karisma Villas; Allure Hotels by Karisma; Hidden Beach Resort by Karisma; Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts; Sensatori Resorts; Sensimar Resorts; and Karisma Hotels Adriatic. Properties have been honored with the industry’s top accolades including Conde Nast Traveler’s “Top 100 Hotels in the World,” Conde Nast Traveler’s “Top 30 Hotels in Cancun,” TripAdvisor® Traveler’s Choice “Best Hotels for Romance,” and AAA’s “Five Diamond Award” and “Four Diamond Award.” Karisma Hotels & Resorts is committed to employee and community support while delivering authentic experiences to guests, receiving worldwide recognition for its compassionate and creative approach to hospitality management and product innovations.

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From arecoa.com:

ENTRE ELLOS EL NICKELODEON HOTELS AND RESORTS PUNTA CANA

Karisma reabrirá sus hoteles en el Caribe el próximo 15 de julio

Temas relacionados: Bill Linehan, Karisma Hotels and Resorts, México, Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Punta Cana, República Dominicana

Karisma Hotels and Resorts planea reabrir su cartera de resorts en México y el Caribe a partir del 15 de junio.

En ese sentido, la compañía todo incluido comenzará con cuatro resorts en la Riviera Maya este 15 de junio: El Dorado Maroma, Palafitos Overwater Bungalows, Hidden Beach Au Naturel Resort y Generations Riviera Maya.

El 1 de julio, Karisma reabrirá otros cinco resorts en México y su Azul Beach Negril en Jamaica. (incluyendo el nuevo Margaritaville en Rivera Maya).

En República Dominicana, el Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Punta Cana abrirá el 15 de julio.

A principios de agosto, Karisma también reabrirá su hotel Allure Chocolat en Cartagena, en la costa caribeña de Colombia.

La compañía está reabriendo sus propiedades turísticas con un nuevo “programa de bienestar” llamado Karisma Peace of Mind, centrado en nuevos protocolos de salud en medio de la pandemia.

“Hemos visto que el número de reservas directas para viajes en el próximo trimestre supera significativamente las reservas en 2019”, dijo Bill Linehan, presidente de Premier Worldwide Marketing, los representantes mundiales exclusivos de Karisma Hotels & Resorts.

“Esto muestra que los viajes están volviendo gradualmente pero de manera constante y con una demanda aún mayor, lo cual es increíblemente importante para nuestros destinos de México y el Caribe que dependen en gran medida del turismo”, agregó.

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From arecoa.com:

El Nickelodeon Hotels Punta Cana aplaza su reapertura para el 1 de noviembre

Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Punta Cana estará reabriendo sus operaciones el 1 de noviembre, ya que la empresa matriz Karisma Hotels and Resorts ha retrasado el relanzamiento del complejo de República Dominicana que había sido programada originalmente para reabrir el 15 de julio.

El complejo familiar reabrirá con el nuevo programa de salud y seguridad “Karisma Peace of Mind” de Karisma para garantizar la salud y bienestar de sus visitantes, que en su mayoría son niños por el concepto del hotel.

“Nos hemos asociado con organizaciones líderes de salud y bienestar para elevar nuestros protocolos de limpieza para que nuestros huéspedes puedan disfrutar de total tranquilidad en cada estadía”, indica la cadena en su página oficial.

Agrega que, “Los nuevos protocolos de desinfección van mucho más allá de la limpieza profunda. Ahora incluyen desinfección ultravioleta, tecnología de cámara térmica de monitoreo de temperatura, vapor de fórmula y nebulización y aplicaciones de servicio sin gérmenes. Las herramientas de limpieza para huéspedes incluyen toallitas desinfectantes para manos, kits de desinfección para huéspedes, máscaras, alcohol y pautas de distanciamiento social en restaurantes, bares, piscinas, ascensores y otros espacios públicos”.

Además, “Todas las habitaciones y suites se limpian a fondo y luego se sellan exclusivamente. Las habitaciones Stay Well ™ incluyen sistemas avanzados de purificación de aire y otras características y terapias de bienestar que abordan el sueño (ropa de cama especializada, iluminación y tratamiento de agua, como agua infundida con vitamina C).

En tanto, el complejo Sensatori Punta Cana Resorts, aun no tiene fecha de apertura, ya que según está destinado exclusivamente para TUI y el operador aun no da fecha de reinicio de operaciones y vuelos.

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More Nick: Karisma Hotels & Resorts to Gift 150 Stays to Essential Workers!

Originally published: Monday, June 15, 2020.

H/T: Travel Weekly, Travel Pulse.
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Meus Prêmios Nick 2020 | Bibi Tatto é a primeira integrante do Squad! | Brasil | Nickelodeon em Português

Meus Prêmios Nick 2020 | Bibi Tatto é a primeira integrante do Squad! | Brasil | Nickelodeon em Português


É isso mesmo! Bibi Tatto é a mais nova embaixadora das categorias DIGITAIS do MPN 2020!

Voto! - https://www.meuspremiosnick.com.br

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Meus Prêmios Nick 2020 | Klara Castanho comanda as categorias MUSICAIS | Brasil | Nickelodeon em Português

Meus Prêmios Nick 2020 | Klara Castanho comanda as categorias MUSICAIS | Brasil | Nickelodeon em Português


Klara Castanho é a segunda integrante do MPN Squad comandando as categorias MUSICAIS!

Voto! - https://www.meuspremiosnick.com.br

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Gravitas Ventures Secures North American Distribution Rights to 'Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story' Documentary

Gravitas Ventures has secured the North American distribution rights to Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story, a feature documentary directed by Ron Cicero and Kimo Easterwood that explores the rise and fall of the groundbreaking animated series The Ren & Stimpy Show and its controversial creator, John Kricfalusi.


Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story made its world premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and will release in theaters and on-demand sometime on Friday, August 14.

Update (7/29) - Gravitas Ventures has revealed a new trailer for Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story!:



Releasing: August 14
Preorder: https://apple.co/39vkN85
Directed by: Ron Cicero & Kimo Easterwood

Synopsis: In the early 1990s, the animated show Ren & Stimpy broke rating records and was a touchstone for a generation of fans and artists. Creator John Kricfalusi was celebrated as a visionary, but even though his personality suffused the show, dozens of artists and network executives were just as responsible for the show’s meteoric rise. As Kricfalusi’s worst impulses were let loose at the workplace and new allegations about even more disturbing behavior have surfaced, his reputation now threatens to taint the show forever.

The doc offers a behind-the-scenes look at popular the 90’s cartoon which we to broke cable ratings and amassed an extensive fan base. Creator John Kricfalusi was celebrated as a visionary, but even though his personality suffused the show, dozens of artists and network executives were just as responsible for the show’s meteoric rise.


As Kricfalusi’s worst impulses were let loose at the workplace and new allegations about even more disturbing behavior have surfaced, his reputation now threatens to taint the show forever.

Happy Happy Joy Joy - The Ren & Stimpy Story is a crowdfunded documentary that was in development for a couple of years, before Ralph Bakshi acolyte Kricfalusi's highly inappropriate behavior came to light. When the docu was first pitched, it was set to "delve deep into the world of Ren the rage-fueled chihuahua and Stimpy the simpleton cat. The filmmakers’ goal is to show that the creativity that fueled the animated series is akin to the intrepid genius and controversial merit of Banksy and Warhol."


Happy Happy Joy Joy - The Ren & Stimpy Story is produced by Ron Cicero, and features the cast of: John Kricfalusi, Robyn Byrd, Vanessa Coffey, Chris Reccardi, Richard Pursel, and Bobby Lee.

Ren & Stimpy premiered on August 11, 1991 as one of the original Nicktoons, alongside Rugrats and Doug, and followed the chaotic adventures of a psychotic Chihuahua (Marland “Ren” T. Höek) and dimwitted Cat (Stimpson “Stimpy” J. Cat). The series ran on Nickelodeon for 5 seasons and spawned the spin-off Ren & Stimpy Adult Party Cartoon in 2003.

Tony Piantedosi, Vice President of Acquisitions at Gravitas, negotiated the deal with Matt Burke at Submarine.

Official Website | Twitter / @RenandStimpyDoc | Official Facebook Page


More Nick: Nickelodeon and Paramount to Bring 'Rugrats' Back for the Next Generation of Kids!

Originally published: Saturday, May 16, 2020.

Original source: Deadline; Additional source: Movieweb.
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'Henry Danger' Bags 'Outstanding Stunt Coordination' Nomination in 72nd Emmy Awards

Stunt Coordinator Vince Deadrick Jr. has been nominated for an Emmy Award in the 72nd Emmy Awards for his work on Nickelodeon's hit live-action comedy series, Henry Danger!


Nominations for the 72nd Emmy® Awards were announced today (Tuesday, July 28) recognizing a host of groundbreaking new programs and up-andcoming talent, along with beloved performers and hit shows that have been integral in helping television viewers navigate a fast-changing world.

The live ceremony, reimagined as a virtual event due to production restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, was hosted by Ghostbusters: Answer the Call & Supermarket Sweep star and Saturday Night Live alumnus Leslie Jones with presenters Laverne Cox (Inventing Anna), Josh Gad (Ghostbusters: Reunited Apart, Central Park), Tatiana Maslany (Perry Mason) and Television Academy Chairman and CEO Frank Scherma.

The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards will honor the best in United States prime time television programming from the past year, as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

The 72nd Emmy Awards will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, who also serves as executive producer for television’s biggest night. Recently announced executive producers for the telecast include Guy Carrington, Reginald Hudlin, David Jammy and Ian Stewart. The show will be broadcast, SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT/5:00-8:00 p.m. PDT), on ABC.

The 2020 Creative Arts Awards will air on FXX on Saturday, September 19 at 8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT.

Congratulations and good luck to Vince, the cast and crew of Henry Danger, and Nickelodeon!

Below are the full details of Henry Danger's nomination. A full list of 72nd Emmy Awards nominations can be found at emmys.com.

Outstanding Stunt Coordination For A Comedy Series Or Variety Program

Ballers • HBO • HBO Entertainment in association with Seven Bucks Productions, Leverage Entertainment and Closest to the Hole Productions
Jeff Barnett, Stunt Coordinator

Brooklyn Nine-Nine • NBC • Universal Television in association with Fremulon, Dr. Goor Productions and 3 Arts Entertainment
Norman Howell, Stunt Coordinator

Henry Danger • Nickelodeon • Rocart, Inc.
Vince Deadrick Jr., Stunt Coordinator

Shameless • Showtime • Warner Bros. Television, John Wells Productions
Eddie Perez, Stunt Coordinator

Space Force • Netflix • Netflix
Erik Solky, Stunt Coordinator

Henry Danger follows the adventures of Henry Hart (Jace Norman) who gets selected by superhero Captain Man (Cooper Barnes) to be his apprentice. After promising to keep his new identity a secret, Henry must navigate a double life balancing the challenges of high school with the crazy adventures of a crime fighter. The series also stars Riele Downs as “Charlotte Page,” Sean Ryan Fox as “Jasper Dunlop,” Ella Anderson as “Piper Hart,” Michael D. Cohen as “Schwoz Schwartz,” and Jeffrey Nicholas Brown as “Jake Hart.”

Henry Danger is Nick’s longest running live-action sitcom, with 128 episodes across five seasons. For 2019 and year to date, the series is the number-one show for Kids 6-11 on all TV. Vince Deadrick Jr. served as a stunt coordinator on 57 episodes.

The series recently launched a spin-off, Danger Force.

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H/T: SHOOTonline.
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Nickelodeon to Host 'Henry Danger: The Musical' Twitch Watch Party on Thursday, July 30

Its been one year since the all-singing, all-dancing Henry Danger: The Musical pirouetted onto our TV screens, and to celebrate, Nickelodeon will be hosting a Henry Danger: The Musical watch party with the cast of Henry Danger on Thursday, July 30 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT / 5:00 p.m. on the network's official Twitch channel, https://twitch.tv/nickelodeon!


Kid Danger (Jace Norman) and Captain Man (Cooper Barnes) face their biggest challenge ever in Nickelodeon’s hour-long episode, Henry Danger The Musical! The special, which features 26 original Broadway-style songs, marks the return of the villainous Frankini (Frankie Grande) who puts a musical curse over the town of Swellview, while Kid Danger and Captain Man are forced to find a way to stop him.

In the special, Henry Hart awakens one morning to alarming news—that persistent pest Frankini has placed a musical curse over Swellview. The entire town quickly tires of being forced to sing a variety of musical numbers and to even dance like they are in a chorus line. When Captain Man and Kid Danger discover that they cannot punch and kick their way out of this problem, they are forced to bring in an unlikely ally to help them fight Frankini on his own turf--by taking him on in an epic, live-streamed sing battle to end the curse once and for all!

Following Nickelodeon's Henry Danger: The Musical Twitch watch party, fans can keep the festivities going by checking in at The Drew Barrymore Show's Good Burger Twitter watch party at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT)!

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Danger Force, the action-packed spin-off from Henry Danger, returns with brand new episodes on August 1!

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Originally published: Wednesday, July 29, 2020.
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Nickelodeon Inks Multiplatform Deal with James Corden and Ben Winston to Produce Animated Movie and TV Series Based on Children's Book, 'Real Pigeons Fight Crime'

NICKELODEON INKS MULTIPLATFORM DEAL WITH JAMES CORDEN AND BEN WINSTON TO PRODUCE ANIMATED MOVIE
AND TV SERIES BASED ON CHILDREN’S BOOK,
REAL PIGEONS FIGHT CRIME

Newly Released Title from Best-Selling Book Series in Movie and TV Development
at Nickelodeon


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BURBANK, Calif.—July 7, 2020—Nickelodeon has struck a multiplatform deal with James Corden and Ben Winston, and their production company Fulwell 73, to produce an animated movie and TV series, based on the recently released children’s book title, Real Pigeons Fight Crime. The movie and TV series are being developed to air on all Nickelodeon platforms.

Said Winston, “We are so delighted to be working with our great friends at Nickelodeon on this wonderful, charming and funny book, and can’t wait to help bring it to life for kids everywhere!”

Added Ramsey Naito, Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon Animation Production and Development, “Real Pigeons Fight Crime is about a secret squad of crime-fighting pigeons, with high stakes and true hilarity making it a perfect fit for our audience. By fusing the humor and expertise of this the incredible team at Fulwell 73 Productions, we are ready to show kids what pigeons really do--fight crime, solve mysteries, take down bad guys, and keep neighborhoods safe!”

Written by Andrew McDonald and illustrated by Ben Wood, Real Pigeons Fight Crime was published in Australia by Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing and is now available in over 10 territories including North America, where it was recently released by Random House Children’s Books. Hilarious, engaging and completely ridiculous, the Real Pigeons series has sold hundreds of thousands of books and has amassed legions of fans around the globe. Real Pigeons Fight Crime reveals the secret life of crime-busting pigeons who set out to keep a town safe. The deal underscores key elements of Nickelodeon’s content strategy, to build and expand the worlds of popular franchises and give audiences more of what they love.

The forthcoming Real Pigeons Fight Crime animated project is the latest addition to Nickelodeon’s programming, joining the recently greenlit Big Nate series as well as hit franchises like Star Trek, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Henry Danger, among others. Nickelodeon’s new content slate is informed by the network’s ongoing research and insights into today's generation of kids, who are the most diverse generation ever and expect to see themselves authentically represented in media and in the world around them; who want to make a positive difference in the world as they grow up; who consider social media stars as their top role models, alongside their parents; and who increasingly meet their much-desired need for family time by co-viewing entertainment content together.

The Real Pigeons Fight Crime TV series is executive produced by Corden and Winston, with Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood serving as consultants throughout development and production.

Andrew McDonald is a children’s author who lives in Melbourne, Australia. He is the author of the Real Pigeons series and loves writing stories that make kids laugh, gasp, think and wonder. His books have been shortlisted for the Readings Children’s Book Prize and the Australian Book Industry Awards.

Ben Wood is the illustrator of the Real Pigeons series and has always been drawn to stories with humor and heart. He has illustrated over 30 books for children, with several titles recognized on the Children Book Council of Australia (CBCA)’s “Notables” lists and was shortlisted for the Australian Book Industry Awards in 2019 and 2020.

McDonald, Wood, and Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing are represented by UTA and Writers House.

About Fulwell 73 Productions

Fulwell 73, is a television and film production company, set up in 2005 by lifelong friends Ben Winston, Leo Pearlman, Ben Turner and Gabe Turner. In March 2017 James Corden joined the company as a fifth full partner.

Fulwell 73’s television slate is extensive. They are the producer of multi Emmy award-winning, “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” which currently has over eight billion views online. Their other productions include, “Drop the Mic” for TBS, “Game On” for CBS, “Carpool Karaoke: The Series” for Apple, “Sunderland Til’ I Die” for Netflix, “Stand Up To Cancer,” and “Gavin and Stacey” for BBC1 this Christmas. They were recently unveiled as the producers behind the new “Friends” Reunion for HBO Max. Their shows were nominated for 13 Emmy awards in total last year, with partners Ben Winston and James Corden gaining the most nominations of any individuals.

The company first came to the public’s attention in September 2007 with the release of its debut feature In the Hands of the Gods (Lionsgate). The film received great critical acclaim, opened on more screens than any other UK-made documentary and appeared in cinemas around the world. Since then Fulwell’s theatrical film releases include: the most successful sports documentary of all time, The Class of 92 (Universal Pictures); the huge box office hits One Direction 3D: This is Us (Sony/Columbia) and I Am Bolt (Universal). They were also behind the recent documentary feature on Showtime “Hitsville: The Making of Motown” and are currently in production on “Cinderella” for Sony Pictures.

Fulwell 73 prides itself in making shows with some of the top music and sports talent in the world, making broadcast specials for artists including, Bruno Mars, Harry Styles, Sam Smith, Shawn Mendes, Kacey Musgraves. They recently produced the live Global Citizens event from South Africa to honor Mandela’s 100th birthday, with artists including Beyoncé, Jay Z and Oprah.

About Nickelodeon

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).

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The deal has come as a shock to the modest Australians.

“My philosophy is that I make books, and I’m really excited that they think that they think that they can turn the story and the characters into something that will appeal to a TV and film audience,” McDonald told Guardian Australia.

The novels follow a secret band of crime-fighting pigeons, Rock Pigeon, Tumbler, Frillback and Homey, who save unsuspecting humans – and other animals such as the endangered kakapo – from all kinds of trouble.

The stories had their genesis when McDonald started paying closer attention to the ubiquitous urban birds on his walks.

“I started wondering about pigeons and what’s going on in their little brains, and I thought, wouldn’t they be the ultimate crime-fighting outfit or surveillance network? Because they are everywhere, they see everything,” he says.

Soon he was falling down a research rabbit hole, uncovering all kinds of interesting morsels about the different types of pigeon and their distinctive traits, such as the common rock dove, the frillback pigeon “that looks like a wedding cake bird” and tumbler pigeons, which can somersault mid-flight.

“I learned that pigeons can fly faster than cheetahs can run,” he says. “I learned that their eyes are better than human eyes. They’re obviously a superbird.”

His publisher, Hardie Grant Egmont, paired him up with Wood, the illustrator.

The partnership is “organic” and truly collaborative, Wood says. “Illustrators don’t always have that kind of relationship with authors.”

The books are an unconventional mash-up of visual and literary storytelling styles, with pages resembling anything from comic strips, to chapter books to a cinematic shot from a film.

Wood says he always imagined the characters as animations when designing them, giving the artwork a dynamism that naturally lends itself to film adaptation.

“I never went into it as a 2D world, it was always an animated world in my head,” he says. “Even the way I compose the images, I tend to think, ‘Where’s the camera?’ I want them to be immersive.”

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McDonald and Wood say they have fans across the primary school age bracket, partly due to the books’ distinctive visual style.

“When a kid opens up a Real Pigeons book we give them two things,” McDonald says. “We say, we’re gonna have fun and solve a mystery together and it’s going to be a bit like a game, and it’s going to be really silly. We definitely lean into the silliness.”

There are five books so far in the series, published by Hardie Grant Egmont, beginning with Real Pigeons Fight Crime.

The series has been a solid seller for the publisher: since its release in 2018, Real Pigeons Fight Crime has sold 28,452 copies in Australia alone, and it has been available in New Zealand, the US, Canada and some European territories since late last year.

A start date for production and voice cast are yet to be determined.

From The Age:

It's a coop: local kids' books to be Nickelodeon film and TV series

When you think of an animal that could portray a detective in a children’s book, a pea-brained pigeon doesn’t seem the obvious choice.

Melbourne author Andrew McDonald disagrees. Like spies, he says, they can hide in plain sight, and they’ve been smart enough to live close to humans for millennia.

And kids are loving the gumshoe birds’ zany antics as they protect their city in Mr McDonald and illustrator Ben Wood’s Real Pigeons books, which have sold 250,000 copies in 11 countries.

And on Wednesday, publisher Hardie Grant Egmont revealed that global entertainment firm Nickelodeon and US TV star James Corden’s production company, Fulwell 73, will make an animated Real Pigeons Fight Crime film and a TV series based on the books.

You could say it’s a "coop" for Mr McDonald, and Mr Wood, both aged 37, who will be consultants.

"I’m a little bit overwhelmed," said Mr McDonald. "Having a big Hollywood adaptation is kind of beyond what you dream of, when you dream of being a writer. It’s amazing."

The books, which have a graphic novel style, follow four main characters: Rock Pigeon, who disguises himself using everything from chocolate to chip packets; Homey, a homing pigeon good at geography; Frillback, a super-strong female; and Tumbler, who can bend herself into shapes.

In the fifth book, Real Pigeons Peck Punches, the detectives had to find a a missing rare bird called a kakapo before it was eaten by a weasel.

In the sixth book, due out in November, Real Pigeons Get Bready, a bread monster and evil bunnies run rampant, and the Mayor bans birds from the city.

Mr McDonald, who didn’t disclose the value of the Nickelodeon deal, said he realises it happens to very few authors.

"Luck is the overriding factor," he said. "Getting published is such a game of luck — you have to meet the right person, at the right time, with the right manuscript, with the right champion inside a publishing house."

"And meeting Ben [the illustrator] and working with him was a stroke of luck.

"I write in a similarly wacky, slapsticky, cinematic way that he draws."

Mr Wood, who has illustrated 30 children’s books, said when he read the first Real Pigeons manuscript, "it felt like Andrew had written it for me to draw".

"What I engage with, and what I think kids engage with in the series, is that pigeons are small, and the world is such a huge place. They can relate to that.

"And they like the idea of working together to achieve good things, and I think if you can have fun with your friends when you do it, that’s great."

The fifth book came out in May, and Mr Wood is happy that, as the effects of COVID-19 were being felt, ‘‘it was a way to have some enjoyment, have some escape for a little bit. But also enjoy a good story."

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From The Bookseller:

Australian children's series flies to Egmont

Egmont Books will publish Australian children's series Real Pigeons, written by Andrew McDonald and illustrated by Ben Wood.

Lindsey Heaven, publishing director for fiction, acquired UK and Commonwealth rights for three books from Charlotte Bodman at Rights People, acting on behalf of Australian independent publisher Hardie Grant Egmont. The first book in the series, Real Pigeons Fight Crime, will be published in April 2021.

The synopsis for the title reads: "Did you know your city is protected by a secret squad of crime-fighting pigeons? It’s true! With master of disguise Rock Pigeon, bendy Tumbler, strong Frillback and super-finder Homey, the Real Pigeons are here to solve mysteries, catch bad guys and make you laugh your beak off."

The deal comes after the series was picked up for development by Nickelodeon, which struck a deal with James Corden and Ben Winston, and their production company Fulwell 73, to produce an animated movie and TV series based on the books.

Heaven commented: "Real Pigeons has been such a massive hit in Australia and we can’t wait for our feathered crime-fighting friends to fly round the other side of the world and win over all the young readers here in the UK. We’re delighted that the major streaming deal with Nickelodeon means that millions of children have another way to immerse themselves in this hilariously addictive world."

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From South Gippsland Sentinel-Times:

Real Pigeons take flight with Nickelodeon

Children’s book illustrator Ben Wood was born and raised in Mirboo North. His book series is being turned into a Nickelodeon TV show and movie.

THE POPULAR children’s book series Real Pigeons is being turned into a TV show and has a surprising connection to South Gippsland.

Real Pigeons illustrator Ben Wood was born and raised in Mirboo North and credits his high school art teachers for encouraging him to follow his passion.

The series is co-created by Ben and author Andrew McDonald and follows the antics of a team of crime fighting pigeons that act as a surveillance system, looking after the city they live in.

The Real Pigeons books has been sold in 11 countries. It was recently announced the books would be turned into a TV series and movie by Nickelodeon.

Ben said Nickelodeon approached the pair after the first book was published in 2018.

“It actually happened really quickly. We were a bit gobsmacked really. We never expected to have the level of excitement that the series has received in Australia and internationally.”

The Real Pigeons Fight Crime TV series will be executive produced by The Late Late Show host James Corden and executive producer Ben Winston with Andrew and Ben serving as consultants throughout development and production.

“They were really keen to sign on,” Ben said.

“It’s still really early stages but we are thrilled that James and Ben have signed on because they have the right humour for the series.

“The story is funny but it also has a lot of heart and they seem like the right fit for the series.”

Andrew first developed the idea for the series by questioning how ubiquitous pigeons are, Ben said.

“Most of the time humans don’t pay much attention to them,” Ben said.

“But the book is really about how this team of five pigeons, who all have different – what we call pigeon powers but are basically character strengths – what they can bring to the team and how they can solve things.”

Ben said the books are a mix of the traditional style of storytelling with visuals and text, mashed up with comic-book style panels and cinematic viewpoints.

“It’s always a juggle for what’s the best way to tell the story,” he said.

“We wanted both elements; the text and imagery, to be really strong and give readers a lot to go through.”

Book six is set to be released in November this year.

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Originally published: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 17:15 BST.

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YouTube Kids Launches 'Summer of Movies' to Help Keep Little Ones Entertained

YouTube Kids' Summer of Movies collection will feature over 100 kid-friendly movies and specials and will run for the next five weeks through August 31.


YouTube Kids, the child-focused version of Google's massive video-sharing site, plans to add over a hundred movies and specials this summer. YouTube Kids launched "Summer of Movies" on Monday with the aim of keeping your little ones entertained with its child-friendly content.

YouTube Kids said its summer collection will include content from cartoon characters like Pocoyo, Oggy, Franklin the turtle, Winx Club and more. The collection is also said to feature educational videos, animated short films and content from Nickelodeon, BBC Studios, Disney and The Wiggles, among others.

The kid-friendly video service said its Summer of Movies collection will run for the next five weeks, through Aug. 31. The collection can be viewed on the YouTube Kids app on iOS and Android along with the YouTube Kids website. YouTube Kids is also launching a similar child-friendly collection in Australia, called "After School".

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Originally published: Wednesday, July 29, 2020.

Original source: CNET.
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Alicia Keys Is Encouraging Fans to Speak Their Fears Following 'Legend of Korra' Revelation: 'May You Tap Into Your Inner Warrior'

Alicia Keys just turned watching cartoons into a lesson about manifesting peace and channelling your inner warrior, and fans are totally here for it.


In a video shared to her Instagram account on Monday (July 27), Alicia, fresh from hosting Nickelodeon's Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special - explained that while watching The Legend of Korra — a spinoff of Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender series — with her son Egypt, she came to an important realisation. "There's this moment when Korra is feeling a lot of fear and anxiety and she feels nervous about really stepping into her warrior power," Alicia said. "So her father says you have to talk about your fear, because if you just keep it in, you're not gonna really be able to figure out how to use it and how to create what you want from it."

As someone who's accustomed to speaking optimism into the world and avoiding her fears so as not to give them too much attention, Alicia was blown away by the revelation. "Even if I'm feeling kind of negative, or if I'm feeling insecure, if I'm feeling vulnerable, I will continue to speak the optimism, thinking that if I speak it, it's going to come . . . but then I realised, 'Wow! There's also power in speaking your fears,'" she said.

Alicia added that speaking on your feels is a powerful healing method, and encouraged fans to acknowledge their fears to become stronger mentally and emotionally. "You can use that [fear] to get to know yourself better and to transform it and change it and then become the warrior — tap into the warrior, the calling that's in you already, like Korra," Alicia said. "May you tap into your inner warrior, speak on your fears, and may we all become fearless." Watch Alicia's full video about speaking your inner fears ahead.


Here’s also a full transcript, courtesy of korranews. It’s great stuff:

"Alright so, I’ve been watching this show with [her son] Egypt, and it’s called The Legend of Korra. And it’s this [animated] show that’s, like, a series from Avatar: The Last Airbender.

And so I’m like kind of addicted to this show, I’m loving it. And there’s this moment when Korra is feeling a lot of fear and anxiety, and she feels nervous about really stepping into her warrior power, and she feels like she might not be able to do it, or there’s still so much to learn, and how can she, like, really accept the calling, and is she ready for it? So she feels nervous about it, she feels anxiety, she feels fear.

And so her [teacher] says that you have to talk about your fear. Because if you just keep it in, you’re not gonna really be able to figure out how to use it and how to create what you want from it.

And i’m watching this daggone show with Egypt and I’m like… yo! […] Especially because I think, for me, you know, speaking personally, a lot of times I will be speaking the optimism that I wanna feel. You know what I mean? So even if I’m feeling, like, kinda negative, if I’m feeling insecure, if I’m feeling vulnerable, I will continue to speak the optimism, thinking that if I speak it it’s going to come. Which I believe in, and I do believe in the power of words and it is true what you speak, you know, it does come towards you, it comes for you.

But then I realized, wow! There’s also power in speaking your fears. And a lot of times I avoid talking about my fears, because I feel like I don’t wanna call them to me, I don’t wanna, you know, give it too much attention, I wanna, you know, again, stay in the glass-half-full vibe, whatever the case is.

But when he said that on the show… [laughs] It really spoke to me, and it really showed me that, also, honoring your fears, and speaking on them and getting them out, is such a powerful tool for healing, and for becoming stronger, and for manifesting what it is that you want, because then you can use that, and you can say “alright, here’s what I’m afraid of,” or “here’s what i’m worried about,” and you can use that to get to know yourself better, and to transform it and change it and then become the warrior.

Tap in to the warrior, the calling, that’s in you already. Like Korra.

So it was fire, and I was like, you know what, I gotta talk to my folks about this, this is fire, I really feel this and I wanna share this, so I figured it’s a little piece of peace and that I wanted to give it to you.

Sending you blessings, love, may you tap into your inner warrior. Speak on your fears! And may we all become fearless. [laughs] Love y’all."

The Legend of Korra hits Netflix on Aug. 14!

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Toph Beifong to Feature in Her Own Standalone 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Graphic Novel

Everyone's favorite Earthbender is getting her own graphic novel!


Titled Avatar: The Last Airbender – Toph Beifong's Metalbending Academy, the graphic novel from Dark Horse Books will be released on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Dark Horse describes the graphic novel as “the ultimate continuation” of the animated series,

Avatar: The Last Airbender – Toph Beifong's Metalbending Academy seems to be set in the post-series comics era of the beloved Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise, so fans will get to see a new part of the original timeline that they've never seen before. This one is a spinoff comic of a spinoff comic.

Featured in The Legend of Korra, the Beifong Metalbending Academy that Toph founds here is a known part of the character’s backstory, and an integral fixture of Korra’s world. Despite that, we know little about Toph’s actual founding of the academy, making this an incredibly welcome addition to the universe.

The novel is written by Faith Erin Hicks (The Nameless City, The Adventures of Superhero Girl, The Last of Us: American Dreams) with input from animated series writer Tim Hedrick - who wrote episodes such as "The Deserter," "City of Walls and Secrets" and "The Puppetmaster" - with artwork from Peter Wartman (Stonebreaker, Over the Wall) and colors by Adele Matera.

Update - Below is the official synopsis for Avatar: The Last Airbender – Toph Beifong's Metalbending Academy!:

"For some, perfection just isn’t enough.

Things are looking bright at the Beifong Metalbending Academy! But after all the adventures Toph’s had with Aang, Sokka, Zuko, and Katara, the whole thing feels a bit dull. Luckily, Sokka and Suki come to visit and reintroduce some familiar faces from their wandering days. And while out and about to celebrate, Toph discovers something that just might put the sparkle back in her eye…

Written by Faith Erin Hicks (The Adventures of Superhero Girl, The Nameless City) and drawn by Peter Wartman (Stonebreaker), with colors by Adele Matera and collaboration from Avatar: The Last Airbender animated series writer Tim Hedrick, this is the ultimate continuation of the hit animated series!"

Avatar: The Last Airbender — Toph Beifong’s Metalbending Academy opens with Toph finding life as head of the Beifong Metalbending Academy surprisingly dull, but things change — and get far more exciting — when old friends Sokka and Suki arrive to visit, bringing some familiar faces with them.

Toph was fully introduced in the Season 2 episode "The Blind Bandit" of Avatar: The Last Airbender, though she briefly appears in "The Swamp." Because of her blindness, she is able to connect to the earth in a unique way, giving her an advantage as an earthbender and allowing her to discover metalbending. After the events of the series, she establishes and leads the Metalbending Police Force in Republic City, which employs the new earthbending practice, as seen in Legend of Korra.

This is the second solo standalone graphic novel revealed after Katara and the Pirate’s Silver.


This isn’t the first time someone from the original cartoon has advised on a comic continuation of the series, with one of the show’s creators, Michael DiMartino, offering his expertise on the recent Avatar YA novels, and even co-writing Turf Wars, the graphic novel trilogy that serves as a sequel to the Avatar follow-up series, The Legend of Korra, which will hit Netflix on Aug. 14.

“I was wary of becoming the kind of property where it was like, ‘Here’s the novelizations and here’s the comics,’ without adding any value to the property,” DiMartino said of his and co-creator Brian Konietzko’s involvement in comics and books related to the show, while speaking during an Avatar panel at Comic-Con@Home. “That’s why Brian and I have tried to stay as involved as we have while trying to give [other creators] the space to put their own spin on things.”

This will be Hicks, Wartman, and Matera's third graphic novel collaboration following their work on the upcoming Katara and the Pirate's Silver, and their three-volume "Imbalance" arc on the continuation comic series.

Avatar: The Last Airbender – Toph Beifong's Metalbending Academy is available to pre-order now via the product page on Penguin Random House's website.

PRODUCT DETAILS
Paperback | $12.99
Published by Dark Horse Books
Feb 16, 2021 | 80 Pages | 6 x 9 | ISBN 9781506717128

Update - Below is Dark Horse's official press release announcing Avatar: The Last Airbender – Toph Beifong's Metalbending Academy!:

TOPH BEIFONG RECEIVES SPIN-OFF GRAPHIC NOVEL

07/27/2020 4:26pm

The World of Avatar the Last Airbender Expands in ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender - Toph Beifong’s Metalbending Academy’

Following the events of Nickelodeon’s animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender, our heroes part ways, but that doesn’t mean the adventures are over! Find out what the Blind Bandit has been up to in the new graphic novel Avatar: The Last Airbender—Toph Beifong’s Metalbending Academy!

Things are looking bright at the Beifong Metalbending Academy! But after all the adventures Toph’s had with Aang, Sokka, Zuko, and Katara, things feel dull. Luckily, Sokka and Suki come to visit and reintroduce some familiar faces from their wandering days. And while out and about to celebrate, Toph discovers something that just might put the spring back in her step.

Written by Faith Erin Hicks (The Adventures of Superhero Girl, The Nameless City) and drawn by Peter Wartman (Stonebreaker), with colors by Adele Matera and collaboration from Avatar: The Last Airbender animated series writer Tim Hedrick, this is the ultimate continuation of the hit animated series!

Avatar: The Last Airbender—Toph Beifong’s Metalbending Academy arrives February 16, 2021 for $12.99 and is available for pre-order now on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and your local comic shop.

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