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Saturday, October 10, 2020

Gerardo Parra Inspires Yomiuri Giants x Baby Shark Collection in Japan

The Bunkyō, Tokyo-based professional baseball team the Yomiuri Giants (読売ジャイアンツ) has partnered with ViacomCBS Consumer Products to launch GIANTS x BABY SHARK, a brand new range of apparel and accessories inspired by the iconic Baby Shark (ベイビーシャーク) brand in Japan!

The GIANTS x BABY SHARK consumer product line spans apparel, such as T-shirts (Ｔシャツ) and kids hats (キッズハット) in a variety of sizes, produced from 100% cotton (綿100％); homeware, including face towels (フェイスタオル) and bath towels (バスタオル); a toy puzzle (ビッグピースパズル); knapsacks (ナップサック); and accessories, including purses (巾着) and keychains (キーホルダー). Price points range from ¥660 ($6.25 USD) - ¥4,950 ($46.87).

The news follows the Yomiuri Giants signing Venezuelan player Gerardo Parra, who is remembered in Washington for using the “Baby Shark” song to inspire a team and its fan base on the way to the Nationals’ 2019 World Series championship.

The 13-piece GIANTS x BABY SHARK collection is available in two designs: the "Family Version" featuring Baby Shark and his family wearing a Giants caps, and the "Parra Version" featuring a collaboration between Parra and Baby Shark (some products are only available in the "Family Version").

The GIANTS x BABY SHARK collection is available to purchase now at https://store.giants.jp/store/t/category/collaboration/BabyShark

Baby Shark launched on YouTube in November 2015 and took the world by storm, amassing 5.7 billion views and becoming the second most-watched video in the platform’s history. With music, characters, story and dance all combined together, the song recorded a 20-week-streak on the Billboard Hot 100 and spawned a viral phenomenon #BabySharkChallenge, generating over one million cover videos around the globe.

Nickelodeon, a division of ViacomCBS Networks, and SmartStudy, the global entertainment company behind the beloved children’s brand, Pinkfong, announced in June 2019 that they are partnering to develop a new original animated series based on Baby Shark for global distribution, while ViacomCBS Consumer Products (VCP) will be managing consumer products licensing worldwide, excluding Asia, for the property. Titled Baby Shark’s Big Show!, Nickelodeon's Baby Shark animated series is currently in production, and set to debut on Nickelodeon in the U.S. with an all-new original holiday special this December, with premieres rolling out across its preschool platforms in spring 2021. Following the U.S. launch, the series will roll out on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels internationally.

パーラ選手の登場曲としておなじみの「Baby Shark（ベイビーシャーク）」とのコラボレーショングッズが登場です♪

「Baby Shark（ベイビーシャーク）」は幼児向けの童謡で、2016年にYouTubeで公開されたビデオは、動画再生回数が現在までにYouTube歴代2位となる67億回を超え、世界中にその歌と、キャラクター、シャークダンスが拡散し続けています。

今回のコラボグッズはTシャツやフェイスタオルなど、計13商品。

ジャイアンツのキャップをかぶったベイビーシャークとその家族が登場する「ファミリーver.」と、

パーラ選手とベイビーシャークがコラボした「パーラver.」の2種類のデザインがあります（一部商品は「ファミリーver.」のみ）。

ベイビーシャーク・グッズを身につけて、シャークダンスで応援しましょう♪

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More Nick: Nickelodeon Dives In With All-New 'Baby Shark' Animated Preschool Series 'Baby Shark’s Big Show!'!

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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for Saturday, October 10, 2020 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for Saturday, October 10, 2020 | Nickelodeon

Rugrats, provided to Creators Syndicate by Nickelodeon, based off the popular animated television series has been created for children and family's to laugh and enjoy together.

Follow these comics and their take on real episodes of the show and their own spin on hilarious adventures.

Read more Rugrats comic strips!: https://www.creators.com/features/rugrats

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Finders Keepers | Power Rangers Official | Beast Morphers Season 2 | Episode Playlist

Finders Keepers | Power Rangers Official | Beast Morphers Season 2 | Episode Preview

Check out this awesome sneak peek of the latest episode from Power Rangers Beast Morphers Season 2, Episode 12, "Finders Keepers"!!!!

A hasty decision by Zoey (Jacqueline Scislowski) puts an old friend in danger!

What did you think of the brand new Power Rangers Beast Morphers episode "Finders Keepers"? Vote in the poll here!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2020/10/what-did-you-think-of-new-power-rangers_10.html

Finders Keepers | BRAND NEW!!! | Beast Morphers Season 2 | Power Rangers Official

The Rangers are back!!! Check out this awesome, and BRAND NEW, clip from Power Rangers Beast Morphers Season 2, Episode 12, Finders Keepers!!!!

From IGN:

Power Rangers Beast Morphers: Exclusive First Look at the Dino Charge Crossover

The latest Power Rangers crossover event has arrived, promising to unite the current Power Rangers Beast Morphers team with the Dino Charge Rangers, Dino Thunder Rangers, and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.

IGN has an exclusive first look at the three-part crossover, and we'll be rolling out sneak peeks weekly before the new episodes debut. This week, we're kicking off with a preview of Part 1 of the crossover, "Finders Keepers," in which a hasty decision by Zoey puts an old friend in danger.

In our exclusive clip, expect to see a familiar face from Power Rangers Dino Charge, along with some iconic weapons from seasons past - as far back as MMPR.

Plus, we've got a gallery of exclusive photos from the episode, where you might just catch a glimpse of Brennan Mejia (aka Tyler Navarro, the Dino Charge Red Ranger) James Davies (Chase Randall, the Dino Charge Black Ranger), Yoshi Sudarso (Koda, the Dino Charge Blue Ranger) and Davi Santos (Sir Ivan of Zandar, the Dino Charge Gold Ranger). [click here for the gallery]

Check out a look-ahead promo for Beast Morphers (including Austin St. John's return as Mighty Morphin Red Ranger Jason Lee Scott) and the costumes and weapons for Season 28, Power Rangers Dino Fury, below:

"In our exclusive sneak peek clip from part 1 of the Power Rangers Beast Morphers crossover with Dino Charge, "Finders Keepers," Zoey encounters Keeper, but mistakes him for an enemy. The three-part Power Rangers Beast Morphers crossover airs October 10, October 17, and October 24 at 8 a.m. ET/PT on Nickelodeon."

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Originally published: Friday, October 09, 2020.

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A Look Back at "The Tales of Ba Sing Se"! 🍃 | Avatar: The Last Airbender

A Look Back at "The Tales of Ba Sing Se"! 🍃 | Avatar: The Last Airbender

Despite its unique format, The Tales of Ba Sing Se remains one of Avatar: The Last Airbender's most iconic and memorable episodes. It brought us iconic moments like Zuko as "Lee", Momo's incredible dancing, and of course, Iroh singing 'Leaves From the Vine' in memory of his son. Now, reminisce this legendary Avatar episode and let us know what your favorite "tale" of Ba Sing Se is!

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Santiago of the Seas ⚓️⛵️ Theme Song Sing Along! | Nick Jr.

Santiago of the Seas ⚓️⛵️ Theme Song Sing Along! | Nick Jr.

Prepare to set sail on magical pirate adventures with Santiago and his crew! Sing along to the theme song of the new series Santiago of the Seas!

Join Santiago and his crew as they set sail for swashbuckling adventures, embark on rescues, uncover hidden treasures and keep the Caribbean high seas safe in Nickelodeon’s brand-new animated series Santiago of the Seas. This action-adventure series, infused with a Spanish-language and Latino-Caribbean culture curriculum, follows 8-year-old Santiago “Santi” Montes, a brave and kind-hearted pirate, as he embarks on daring rescues, searches for treasures and keeps the high seas safe in a fantastical Caribbean world.

#SantiagoOfTheSeas #ThemeSong #NickJr

Watch Santiago of the Seas on Nickelodeon!

Kids can watch their favorite Nick Jr. shows weekdays on Nickelodeon and all week long on the Nick Jr. channel: http://nickjr.com/tvschedule/

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What Did You Think of the New 'Power Rangers Beast Morphers' Episode 'Finders Keepers'? | Nickelodeon Fan Poll

What did you think of the brand-new Power Rangers Beast Morphers episode "Finders Keepers"? Vote in the poll and sound off in the comments below!

'This Planet is Cuckoo!' Sneak Peek | | Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered Episode #12 Sneak Peek | Nickelodeon

Rock, paper, lava? Catch the brand new Nickelodeon's Unfiltered episode "This Planet is Cuckoo!", premiering Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT), only on Nickelodeon! Check out a super sneak peek below!:

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Welcome to cuckoo planet! In the all new Nickelodeon's Unfiltered episode "This Planet is Cuckoo!," (#112) host Jay Pharoah introduces two mystery celebs hiding behind 3D animated filters. Darci Lynne Farmer, Gabrielle Nevaeh Green & Lex Lumpkin ask questions & gather clues to unveil Nick's special guests!

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'BFFs – Spill The Slime Tea' Sneak Peek | Group Chat with Jayden & Brent | Nickelodeon

Jayden & Brent said what?! Catch the brand new Group Chat with Jayden and Brent episode "BFFs – Spill The Slime Tea" (#112), premiering Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon! Check out a awesome sneak peek below!

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NEW Group Chat Saturday 8:30p/7:30c!

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In the all new Group Chat with Jayden and Brent episode "BFFs – Spill The Slime Tea", Jayden Bartels and Brent Rivera discover who's a better liar, spit slime, and reveal who must wear a body suit filled with beans with special guests, social media influencers Lexi Rivera and Ben Azelart (America's Most Musical Family)!

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What Did You Think of the New 'The Casagrandes' Halloween Special 'Bad Cluck'? | Nickelodeon Fan Poll

What did you think of the brand-new The Casagrandes Halloween special "Bad Cluck"? Vote in the poll and wail off in the comments below!

What Did You Think of the New 'The Casagrandes' Halloween Special 'Fails from the Crypt'? | Nickelodeon Fan Poll

What did you think of the brand-new The Casagrandes Halloween special "Fails from the Crypt"? Vote in the poll and wail off in the comments below!

New Fan-Made 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' LEGO Ideas Set Smashes 10,000 Supporters Goal

Ever wanted to bring the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender into your world? Well, you may soon be able to!

Avatar: The Last Airbender has been enjoying a resurgence of popularity in recent months following Netflix re-adding Nickelodeon's beloved 15-year-old animated series to its programming library in the U.S. - where it quickly became the platform's number-one title, and even smashed the record for being on Netflix’s daily Top 10 lists the most amount of times in a row.

And now, fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender may soon be able to bring the world of the iconic series into the real world thanks to talented LEGO set designer!

Fan designer StudioTRico, who also runs the YouTube channel of the same name unveiled his latest project, a LEGO set inspired by Avatar: The Last Airbender, titled Avatar: The Last Airbender - YIP YIP!, in August 2020.

LEGO Ideas (formally Cuusoo) is a platform where fans can submit their own custom projects, and if a project gets 10,000 supporters - a target which the project smashed in under two weeks (!), making it the fifth fastest draft in the history of Ideas - it could become an actual LEGO set!

Now StudioTRico has reached it's goal of 10,000 supporters in just 86 days, it'll now be reviewed by LEGO to see if it can become an actual LEGO set!

The official description for the project is:

"Avatar: The Last Airbender is my favorite animated tv show of all time! With the recent resurgence of pop cultural relevance thanks to Netflix, old and new fans are falling in love with the show's amazing characters and world of bending all over again. It really goes beyond saying there is no better time for the return of Avatar in Lego.

With this set you can saddle up with Team Avatar on the back of Appa, the flying bison, and embark on the epic journey to master all four elements, confront the fire nation, and save the world.

I made this set with Lego fans of all ages in mind, providing a lot of uses for play and display. Not only can you show Appa off on his stand, but with a spin of the lever at the base you can capture the iconic imagery of Team Avatar soaring through the skies! Using an internal gear mechanism, Appa's tail will naturally wave up and down as you spin, making it appear like he's gliding through the clouds. You still have the option to take the big fuzzball off the stand and utilize his wide range of pose-ability and expressiveness for normal play. You'll have fun recreating memorable scenes and battles from the show, as well as creating some of your own with the additional mini-figures and features.

The characters included are:

- Avatar Aang

- Katara

- Zuko

- Sokka

- Toph

- Suki

- Iroh

- Momo

- and Appa (of course!)

Other features include:

- A replaceable saddle (can seat up to six figures)

- accessories for the heroes:

-- Aang's collapsable glider

-- Sokka's boomerang and space sword

-- Zuko's twin blades

-- Toph's space bracelet

-- Iroh's Pai Cho table and tea set

-- a variety of elemental attachments for the benders

-- and finally a cabbage for Appa to munch on.

There is many ways this creation can evolve if LEGO chooses to adapt i, but for now I put a lot of work trying to make Appa very detailed and as close to mini-fig scale as possible. He has articulation in his legs, neck, mouth, ears, toes, and tail and is around 1 ft in length.

Please pledge your support and share with anyone you can and use the tag #LEGOAvatar. Let's get this project to 10,000 and tell Lego that we are all in on The Last Airbender! Be sure to check out the updates. I will be regularly posting things such as additional mini-figures with every milestone we reach!

I haven't lost hope... I believe [your name here] can make Lego Avatar a reality!"

The set will also include a Fire Nation set of minifigs, including antagonists such as Ty Lee, Mai, and Princess Azula.

The number of bricks and minifigures used in the Avatar: The Last Airbender LEGO set is currently unknown, but it is thought that it'll use around 1600 bricks.

Avatar: The Last Airbender isn't new the the world of LEGO. Two Lego Avatar: The Last Airbender sets based on the Air Temple and Fire Nation Ship in the show were released in 2006, however, these were unfortunately short lived.

Earlier this summer, another fan took to LEGO Ideas with their own take on LEGO Avatar: The Last Airbender. That project too also broke the 10,000 supporters goal.

Created by Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko and airing between 2005 and 2008, the critically-acclaimed Avatar: The Last Airbender is set in world people can manipulate the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, and Air, and they lived peacefully in different regions until one of the nations started a world war. One master who can manipulate all four elements, dubbed the "Avatar," had been able to prevent this war, but disappeared soon after. 100 years later, a new Avatar named Aang awakens and sets out on a journey to master all the elements in order to bring peace to the land once more by defeating Fire Lord Ozai and ending the destructive war with the Fire Nation.

Fondly remembered for its likable characters and surprisingly deep themes of destiny, prejudice, and war, Avatar: The Last Airbender ran for three seasons on Nickelodeon from 2005 to 2008, spawning a number of tie-in comic books and even the four-season sequel series, The Legend Of Korra. A live-action Netflix adaptation was announced back in 2018, one that will hopefully avoid the mistakes that befell the ill-fated M. Night Shyamalan film of 2010, which notoriously mispronounced key characters’ names and white-washed the source material's ethnically diverse cast.

Check out StudioTRico's LEGO Avatar: The Last Airbender set at bit.ly/LegoATLA!

Below are pictures of the LEGO Avatar: The Last Airbender - YIP YIP!:

PhatMoo Gets Adventurous with 'The Adventures of Paddington' Toys

PhatMojo has released its first look at the all-new Paddington toy line!

Driven by the TV show, The Adventures of Paddington, airing on Nickelodeon’s networks worldwide as well as Channel 5's Milkshake strand in the UK, Paddington has seen a surge of love from his preschool audience.

The new toy range includes figures, plush, vehicles and playsets, which will allow kids to enter the new world of Paddington’s adventures.

The soft toys feature a new younger looking Paddington, perfect for cuddling moments for both boys and girls. In addition, thanks to the new figurines and vehicle playset, kids will be able to play out their favorite Paddington stories and create new adventures of their own.

"'Things happen to me, I'm that sort of bear.'

Polite, innocent and accident prone, Paddington takes the world literally. He is curious about everything and see the world with childlike wonder. He always sees the best in people and wants them to see the best in him. He treats everyone with respect, but isn't scared to give someone a hard stare if he thinks they have been rude. Most importantly, Paddington always makes the world a better place, even if he makes it a messier one first.'

The product range will be available this October.

Copyrights Group appointed PhatMojo as the master toy partner for Paddington for the U.S, Canada, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand in 2019.

Official Copyrights Group press release:

The Adventures of Paddington Toy Range by Phat Mojo and Rainbow Designs will launch in October!

Rainbow Designs has revealed its new range of pre-school toys based on The Adventures of Paddington. The innovative new toy range, developed by Phat Mojo and distributed in the UK by Rainbow Designs, has been designed to engage a whole new generation of fans who are discovering Paddington for the first time through his adventures on TV.

Arriving this October, the highly-anticipated pre-school toy range will feature a soft and cuddly Deluxe Paddington Plush. Standing at 33cm tall and wearing his famous red hat and duffle coat with real toggles; the coat can be removed for extra play value. The range will also feature collectible 22cm soft toys of Paddington wearing his coat and hat and Paddington in his pyjamas, as well as Paddington figurines with movable arms, in outfits from the series, and a Double Decker Play Bus Set.

Zara Grindrod, sales director at Rainbow Designs, commented: “Paddington is a wholesome, kind, adventurous and fun-loving character and the endearing adventures that he embarks on each episode very much appeal to that 3-6 age range. The new Adventures of Paddington toy range is all about inspiring pre-schoolers, igniting their imagination and encouraging learning through play by re-enacting Paddington’s adventures as well as creating their own escapades with Paddington.”

Rachel Clarke, SVP UK – Licensing and Retail at The Copyrights Group, added: “Paddington TV is a great new adventure for the Paddington brand and we are delighted Rainbow are bringing in the fabulous toy range from Phat Mojo to the UK market. We are excited to see this range launch along with the other innovative Adventures of Paddington ranges and categories launching from our partners.”

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From aNb Media:

Paddington Toys Launch with PhatMojo

PhatMojo released their first look at the all-new Paddington toy line. The product range, including figures, plush, vehicles, and playsets, will be available this October.

Driven by the TV show, The Adventures of Paddington, airing on Nickelodeon’s networks worldwide, Paddington has seen a surge of love from his pre-school audience.

The love for Paddington finds its roots in the core values he has delivered over the last 60 years: kindness, thoughtfulness, community and tolerance. And more than ever, these values resonate widely today.

The new toy range will allow kids to enter the new world of Paddington’s adventures, full of kindness and fun, and will bring excitement for fans of all ages, becoming a ‘must have’ for under the Christmas tree: The soft toys feature a new younger looking Paddington, that will be perfect for both boys’ and girls’ alike and will ensure a lot of cuddling moments. Thanks to the new figurines and vehicle playset, kids will be able to play out their favourite Paddington stories and create new adventures of their own.

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More Nick: 'The Adventures of Paddington' Makes UK FTA Debut on Milkshake! in October!

Originally published: Friday, October 09, 2020 at 12:46 BST.

Original source: License Global.

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Kidz Toyz HK to Unleash ‘Blue’s Clues & You' Musical Instruments

Nickelodeon and Kidz Toyz HK have partnered to make music with keyboards, drum sets, ukuleles and the famous guitar that Josh plays in every episode of Blue’s Clues & You!.

Kidz Toyz HK will be launching this full line of interactive, wood and electronic musical instruments highlighting the popular preschool property in the second half of 2021. Universal Branding and Media (UBM) brokered this partnership on behalf of Kidz Toyz HK.

“We are so proud to partner with ViacomCBS, Nickelodeon and ‘Blue’s Clues & You!’ to bring to market a musical product line that is in tune with the show,” says Ken Lewis, chief executive officer, Kidz Toyz HK.

A remake of the groundbreaking, curriculum-driven interactive series Blue’s Clues, Blue’s Clues & You! has a new generation of preschoolers searching for clues with beloved puppy Blue and new live-action host Josh (Josh Dela Cruz). The series features new CG-animation for Blue and Magenta, brand-new elements and refreshed iconic items from the original series including an updated Handy Dandy Notebook equipped with smartphone technology and the return of fan-favorite characters. Blue’s Clues & You! airs on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels globally.

From aNb Media:

Kidz Toyz Launches Full Line of Blue’s Clues & You! Musical Instruments

What’s better than Blue and Josh making music on the hit Nickelodeon show, Blue’s Clues & You!? Children making music along with them. Nickelodeon and Kidz Toyz HK have partnered to create fun-filled music with keyboards, drum sets, ukuleles, and the famous guitar that Josh plays in every episode.

Kidz Toyz HK Ltd., will be launching this full line of interactive, wood and electronic musical instruments highlighting the popular preschool property in the second half of 2021. Pre-schoolers will have fun creating excitement with a variety of instruments full of sounds and interactivity including the all too familiar theme song from the hit show. The musical assortment will emphasize the fun that Blue and her friends inspire, and will be filled with character graphics all fans recognize. “We are so proud to partner with ViacomCBS, Nickelodeon and Blue’s Clues & You! to bring to market a musical product line that is in tune with the show,” says Ken Lewis, CEO Kidz Toyz HK Ltd.

Universal Branding and Media (UBM) brokered this partnership on behalf of Kidz Toyz HK Ltd., and is extremely excited to see how the instruments will come to life says Heidi Schwartz, VP of Business Development for UBM.

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Originally published: Friday, October 09, 2020 at 00:31 BST.

Original source: License Global.

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Splash Entertainment and ViacomCBS’s Ananey Studios Team Up on New Preschool Series, 'Family Rocks'

Splash Entertainment, the U.S.-based, multi-award-winning children’s entertainment studio, and ViacomCBS’ Ananey Studios, one of the leading, award-winning production companies and content creators in Israel, are joining forces for the first time to produce and distribute Family Rocks, a new preschool series about the first modern family of the Stone Age. The 52×7-min digital cut-out animated series will be ready to “rock” the international broadcast community at MIPCOM 2020, October 12-15.

Family Rocks (52×7’) follows the Stone Age adventures of the first modern family in history, the Quartzes, and includes Mom Rocksan, Dad Tuff, and 6-year-old twins Pebble and Gemma. After centuries of unruly Neanderthals with a crude parenting style called “pointing and grunting,” the Quartzes communicate verbally, explore together, tell stories, create art, and even talk about their feelings and emotions. As the new modern family, the Quartzes have to figure out everything on their own, and they soon realize that sometimes people have to get things wrong before getting them right – which is all part of the fun. Among the adventures and life-changing discoveries the Quartzes stumble upon are the wheel, fire, music, art, and the game, “I spy with my little eye.”

“We fell in love with Family Rocks as soon as we saw it,” said Peter Young, Director of Development, Splash Entertainment. “We are excited to be collaborating with Ananey and series creator Gili Dolev to bring this authentic and relatable Stone Age family to life for preschoolers and their families all across the globe.”

“We are very happy to be working with Splash Entertainment, our wonderful likeminded, fun and creative partners,” said Dolev, who in addition to creating the series is Head of Animation Development at ViacomCBS’s Ananey Studios. “With this Ananey/Splash dream team assembled behind the show, we’re looking forward to ‘rocking’ the world with Family Rocks!”

Dolev came up with the idea for Family Rocks during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic’s first quarantine in Israel earlier this year. To help the family stay positive and creative, the Dolevs ventured out each day to collect rocks that they would then take home to paint, giving each its own unique look and “personality.” Ultimately, the family collected and created more than 50 stones, which became the inspiration for the new series. “While rocks have always given humans physical foundations, first caves and later houses, family has been the emotional bedrock we’re all built upon,” said Dolev.

Dolev is an Emmy, BAFTA and Annie-nominated creator and director whose credits include Zack & Quack (Nickelodeon), based on his multiple award-winning short, The Happy Duckling; Nella the Princess Knight (Nick Jr. and 9 Story); and Powerbirds (Universal Kids). Pilot script for Family Rocks is being written by the multi award-winning Jacqueline Moody (Gigantosaurus, Kiva Can Do, Wordworld).

Ananey’s award-winning productions are available on both linear and SVOD platforms in Israel and around the world. Among the company’s notable offerings for preschoolers are the live-action shows Rescue Team (צוות הצלה) and Walla Koala (וואלה קואלה). In addition to preschool programming, Ananey’s portfolio includes original productions for Kids, Tweens and Teens such as Netflix’s Green House Academy, (adapted from Nickelodeon Israel's The Greenhouse (החממה/Ha-Hamama)) CBBC’s Craft Party (adapted from Nick Jr. Israel's מסיבת יצירה) and Nick Israel's Spellkeepers (כדברא) on Nickelodeon Poland and HBO Europe, among others, along with Entertainment & Comedy and Lifestyle & Factual offerings.

Splash is a multi-award-winning studio with a wide array of kid- and family-friendly programming. Most recently, the company announced it will develop, produce and distribute new animated on-screen content based on the picture book, “The Little Shop of Monsters,” written by R. L. Stine and illustrated by Marc Brown (“Arthur”), as well as Stine’s comedy book series, “Rotten School.”

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Source: aNb Media; H/T: AnimationXpress; Additional source: C21 Media.

Originally published: Saturday, October 10, 2020.

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What Did You Think of the New 'The Loud House' Halloween Special 'Ghosted!'? | Nickelodeon Fan Poll

What did you think of the brand-new The Loud House Halloween special "Ghosted!"? Vote in the poll and wail in the comments below!