Friday, April 30, 2021

Hulu Adds ViacomCBS Networks to Live TV Service

Hulu, more than four years after launching its live TV service, has added ViacomCBS’ cable networks to the line-up.


Starting Friday (April 30), nine ViacomCBS networks will be available on Hulu + Live TV: Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Comedy Central, BET, VH1, CMT, MTV, TV Land and Paramount Network. The price of the streaming package will remain at $64.99/month (with SVOD ads) and $70.99/month (with no SVOD ads).

Another five ViacomCBS linear nets — NickToons, TeenNick, BET Her, MTV2 and MTV Classic — will be available in Hulu’s Entertainment add-on package (which remains priced at $7.99/month extra). The other channels in that package are CNBC, American Heroes Channel, World Cooking Channel, Crime + Investigation, Destination America, Discovery Family, Discovery Life, DIY, Great American Country, Military History Channel and Science.

In addition, under the distribution deal between Disney’s Hulu and ViacomCBS, Hulu will add a collection of library shows from the media company to its on-demand service, including Sister Sister, Moesha and Freaks and Geeks.

“We are excited to have reached an expanded agreement with Hulu that underscores the value of our powerful portfolio of brands to next-generation TV platforms and viewers,” said Ray Hopkins, President, U.S. Networks Distribution, ViacomCBS when the deal was first announced in January. “Hulu continues to be a great partner, and this agreement ensures that Hulu + Live TV subscribers are now able to enjoy the full breadth of our leading content across news, sports and entertainment for the first time.”

It’s another example of co-opetition among media conglomerates as direct-to-consumer streaming era is in full swing. In early March, ViacomCBS rebranded — and expanded — the CBS All Access service to become Paramount+. Disney has been aggressively pushing its streaming products worldwide, including offering a discounted bundle of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Plus in the U.S.

Hulu + Live TV now offers more than 75 live TV channels in the baseline package. Customers also get access to the core Hulu on-demand service (which costs $5.99/month with ads or $11.99/month without ads as a standalone offering).


Sources: VarietyThe Verge.

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HBO Max Orders 'The Brothers Garcia' Sequel

The Garcias are getting the family back together.

(Pictured top: “Garcias” stars Ada Maris, Alvin Alvarez, Vaneza Pitynski, Jeffrey Licon, Bobby Gonzalez and Carlos Lacamara)

HBO Max has given a 10-episode order to The Garcias, a sequel to the family comedy The Brothers Garcia that aired on Nickelodeon for four seasons from 2000 to 2004, Variety has learned.

The series hails from New Cadence Productions, the banner headed by Brothers Garcia co-creator and executive producer Jeff Valdez and Sol Trujilo. Production is scheduled to begin in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico in June.


The original series, billed as the first English-language sitcom to have an all Latino cast and creative team, revolved around the Mexican American Garcia family, narrated by Larry, the adult version of one of the family’s sons. Larry recounts his life alongside George, Carlos, and Lorena (his two brothers and twin sister, respectively), and the way they deal with everyday problems such as school, work, growing up, and all living in one house in San Antonio, Texas.

Reviving the world of Brothers Garcia has been a long mission for Valdez. The new iteration finds the Garcia children grown up and gathering with their parents for a three-month summer vacation in a luxury home by the beach.

The six core original cast members will reprise their roles. A number of original writers, directors and crew members from the Nickelodeon series are signing on again to bring the Garcia clan back to life.

ViacomCBS owns the original Brothers Garcia. Valdez was relentless in pursuing the right to mount a sequel because he sees clear demand for an unabashedly family friendly series about a family that happens to be Mexican American. More urgently, there is the sad fact that the representation of Latinx stories, talent and creatives in mainstream TV hasn’t increased much since Brothers Garcia bowed more than 20 years ago.

“The original show was always about a simple slice of life story that happened in this family,” Valdez said. “In every episode there’s a lesson to be learned. We wanted to keep that simple contract with our audience.”

Garcias cast and crew is 90%-plus Latinx, Valdez noted, and inclusive of the many ethnicities therein. The Garcia siblings also now have diverse families of their own, reflecting the increasingly multi-racial complexion of American families.

Valdez is serving as showrunner, with Brothers Garcia alum Joey Gutierrez in the role of head writer.

Ada Maris (Nurses) and Carlos Lacamara (Nurses) are returning in their roles as parents Sonia and Ray Garcia. Alvin Alvarez, Jeffrey Licon and Bobby Gonzalez are back as brothers Larry, Carlos and George, as is Vaneza Pitynski as sister Lorena. John Leguizamo was also featured as the narrator and the voice of the adult Larry Garcia, but it's unclear at this time if he'll be involved in The Garcias.

The series aired on Nickelodeon between 2000 and 2004, and consisted of four seasons with 52 overall episodes.

“I feel like I’m seeing my actual children again. It’s wonderful,” said Maris during a roundtable Zoom interview with Garcias actors and Valdez. “I feel like I have the right to tell Bobby to cut his hair.”

The actors have never stopped running in to fans of the original series and those who have found Brothers Garcia episodes in unauthorized form on YouTube and other platforms. The series ran 50 episodes, plus a 90-minute 2003 telepic The Brothers Garcia: Mysteries of the Maya.

“It was such an exciting and pivotal part of my youth,” said Pitynski. “To be coming back for another generation of The Garcias is weirdly wild and exciting.” Pitynski now works as a digital executive for a record label, but she couldn’t turn down the chance to reunite with her TV family for Garcias.

Lacamara notes with pride that Brothers Garcia was a trailblazer in its depiction of a middle class Latino family. The resort setting of Garcias is by design as part of Valdez’s mission to bring other dimensions to the portrayal of Latinx culture beyond stereotypical tropes that proliferate of drug kingpins, gang members, gardeners, maids and poor-but-proud families.

The Garcias of San Antonio were comfortably middle class. In the present day, one of the Garcia children has hit it big in the new economy lottery, which makes the lengthy stay in a seaside mansion possible.

“We were the first show to show a middle-class Latino family. It’s still a rare thing,” Lacamara said. “And yet it feels so much more normal for everyone to see this these days.”

Licon came of age on Brothers Garcia, working on the series from age 14 to 17. It was quite a training ground on a show that had guest shots by such budding stars as Vanessa Hudgens, Danny Trejo (Dora and the Lost City of Gold), Solange Knowles, Penn Badgley (You) as Eddie Bauer, Brenda Song and Tony Plana, in addition to Ricardo Montalban, Margaret Cho, and George Lopez, who played Mr. Fender in a pair of episodes. Lupe Ontiveros (Selena), Kay Panabaker (Fame), and Camille Guaty (Prison Break) were also featured.

“I don’t think I fully grasped what we were accomplishing with the product we were putting out,” Licon said. “The response has always been overwhelming. People tell me it was their favorite show because they could identify it. I don’t think we realized how many people we were affecting.”

“The Brothers Garcia”; Courtesy of New Cadence Prods.

In 2018, when the cast got together at Valdez’s home, a group shot posted on social media went viral among fans. That inspired Valdez to take a straw poll of what viewers might want to see in a reboot. The overwhelming response was a present day look at “what happened to the Garcia kids,” Valdez said.

“I love getting to revisit a character and see where his life is now and the choices that led him here,” Gonzalez said. “I’m excited to have my family back and get a new daughter and wife.”

For Valdez, getting the rights from ViacomCBS and the deal with HBO Max set up was an odyssey (the original series has not been made available for streaming, although bootleg episodes are readily available online). This time around, New Cadence controls Garcias outright. That’s meaningful to Valdez, who gave the family the surname that was his mother’s maiden name.

"We want audiences to see that we are totally American and part of the 'new mainstream,'" exclaimed Valdez. "There are no themes of narcos, border walls, gang bangers or maids anywhere in this series - a fact that we are very proud of and hope that Hollywood will follow suit. We are extremely proud of the fact that this show will easily achieve 90+% positive Latino inclusion both in front of and behind the camera."

“This is truly, on so many levels, a family show,” Valdez said. “Everything for the family.”

"We are excited to be partnering with WarnerMedia, who believes in the project and ordered 10 episodes," added Sol Trujillo, NCP Partner and global media-communications and technology icon. "The themes of our new series are aspirational and universal. The Garcias will be in English and, of course, every episode will end with the trademark, 'Todo para la familia,' which means 'Everything for the family.'"

"This lil show began over two decades ago and when it wrapped I never thought I'd have the opportunity to bring Lorena's dramatics back to the screen," Lorena actress Vaneza Pitynski posted on Instagram. "And yet, here we are thanks to @hbomax and Jeff Valdez. I'm happy we're reuniting and getting the family back together, because as always, todo para la familia."

The Garcias will be shot on location in the Riviera Maya, Mexico, in a town called Puerto Aventuras. The eco-theme parks Xcaret, Xplor, and Xel-Ha will also be shooting locations, with each of these said to add a unique production value to the reboot series. The show is described as a "slice of life of an American family that just happens to be Latino." By shooting the series in San Antonio, Texas, and Mexico, the show juxtaposes an American Latino family in Mexico.

No release date has yet been set, but shooting is expected to begin in May.

Todo para la familia. Everything for the family!


Originally published: Friday, April 30, 2021.

H/T: The A.V. Club; Additional sources: Deadline, TVweb.

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'Plankton's Intern' Promos | SpongeBob | Nickelodeon

Get a load of Patricks in a brand new episode of SpongeBob SquarePants, premiering Friday, April 23, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT), followed by an all new The Barbarian and the Troll at 7:30 and a brand new SpongeBob: Puppet Edition at 8, only on Nickelodeon! Check out the spongeriffic promos below!


In the all new SpongeBob SquarePants episode "Plankton's Intern," Plankton needs help to steal the secret formula, so he hires an intern who knows more about Mr. Krabs than anyone else! (#264A)


And in "Can You Spare a Dime? - Puppet Edition!," Squidward quits his job at the Krusty Krab after Mr. Krabs accuses him of stealing his very first dime. Luckily his neighbor SpongeBob is there to take care of him! (Though to some bossy results.) (#883)

Plankton's Intern 🐳 | 5 Minute Sneak Peek! NEW SpongeBob Episode


Plankton is getting some new help around the Chum Bucket and it's...Pearl? Check out this 5 minute sneak peek of the new SpongeBob episode "Plankton's Intern" airing tonight at 7/6c on Nickelodeon!

Watch SpongeBob SquarePants on Nickelodeon and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge On The Run & Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years on Paramount+!

Listen to The SpongeBob Musical here!: https://spongebobmusical.blogspot.com

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated is now available on PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and mobile devices!

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!

Shop SpongeBob!: https://www.spongebobshop.com - SpongeBob face masks now available, with ALL proceeds going to charity!


Originally published: Saturday, April 24, 2021.

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Toy Kitchen Pretend Play w/ Loud House, Blaze & More! | Karate Kitchen | Nickelodeon Toymation

Toy Kitchen Pretend Play w/ Loud House, Blaze & More! | Karate Kitchen | Toymation


Play with Blaze toys, Loud House toys, and more in the pretend kitchen! These toys chop up Ninja Soup, a meal for Baby Lily, and even Krabby Patties!

#ToyKitchen​ #KarateKitchen​ #LoudHouse
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Video Game Frankini Dance Off! 'Danger Goes Digital' Ep.5 | Danger Force

Video Game Frankini Dance Off! 'Danger Goes Digital' Ep.5 | Danger Force


In episode 5 of Danger Goes Digital, Danger Force has to have a dance battle against video game cartoon, Frankini! Can they hit their dance combos and boogie past this villain?

Watch Henry Danger and Danger Force everywhere you find Nickelodeon!

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More Nick: Nickelodeon Renews 'Danger Force' and 'Young Dylan'; Orders More Episodes of 'Side Hustle'!

Originally published: Thursday, April 29, 2021.

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Sloppy Pizza Party w/ Indi Starr and Symonne Harrison 👯‍♂️ | HOT MESS Ep. 3 | Nickelodeon

Sloppy Pizza Party w/ Indi Starr and Symonne Harrison 👯‍♂️ | HOT MESS Ep. 3 | Nickelodeon


Welcome to HOT MESS, the new Nickelodeon game show that puts how well you know your bestie to the challenge - whoever knows the less gets the mess! Indi Starr and Symonne Harrison sit down to eat the biggest pizza ever! They cover all the toppings and topics to see which friend knows the other best. Things are gonna get saucy!

Catch new episodes of Hot Mess every Friday on the Nickelodeon YouTube channel!


#HotMess​ #IndiStarr​ #SymonneHarrison​

Originally published: Thursday, April 29, 2021.

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Tilting Point Serves Up 'SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off' on Nintendo Switch

TILTING POINT SERVES UP AWARD-WINNING MOBILE HIT SPONGEBOB: KRUSTY COOK-OFF FROM NICKELODEON ON NINTENDO SWITCH™

Experience the Hilarious Culinary Adventure With Bikini Bottom’s Favorite Residents on the Nintendo Switch System Today


NEW YORK - April 29, 2021 - SpongeBob fans - get ready to experience everyone’s favorite ultimate underwater grilling adventure in a brand new way! SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off, the award-winning hit mobile game that puts fans behind the Krusty Krab grill to serve the characters of the beloved animated series, is making its console debut today with its launch on Nintendo Switch. SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off features fast-paced gameplay, challenging players to become the best fry cook under the sea. Since its 2020 launch, the game has surpassed 35 million downloads on mobile, and was the recipient of the Google Play “Users Choice Game of 2020” award. 

 
In SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off, players cook delicious nautical meals as they interact with Mr. Krabs, Patrick, Squidward, Sandy and many other familiar faces. Fans will visit famous SpongeBob landmarks like the Krusty Krab and Sandy's Treedome, collect and customize outfits for their favorite characters, design and upgrade their own versions of Bikini Bottom’s seven restaurants, and cook up grub across 400 story levels on their journey to be the best fry cook under the sea. Redesigned for the platform, the Nintendo Switch system exclusive “Extra Krusty Edition,” features platform exclusives, including four unique cooking powers, challenges and additional downloadable content.


Prior to its mobile launch, SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off saw immediate success and fan excitement with more than 17 million pre-registered players, the strongest pre-registration performance of any Nickelodeon game ever. At launch, it was one of the top 10 most downloaded games on iOS in 97 countries, and 79 countries on Google Play -- reaching the top 100 grossing in 66 countries on iOS and eight countries on Google Play. In its first week alone, SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off reached over 2.2 million daily active users.

 
“It has been great working alongside Nickelodeon, and our collaboration resulted in an incredibly successful mobile launch for SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off; we brought the game to PC players this past December, and now, we are thrilled to showcase the game’s potential and vibrant gameplay on the Nintendo Switch system,” said Tilting Point Co-CEO and president Samir Agili. “SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off is the first game Tilting Point has published on Nintendo Switch; it is a testament to our vision and commitment to expand to new mediums, studios and global audiences in order to help all our games grow. As a team, we are setting our sights toward what will be a truly huge and exciting year.”


As a new-generation games partner, Tilting Point helps teams power up their existing games with its progressive publishing model, $132 million annual investment UA fund, expert resources, services and operational support. This year, the company will continue to expand its universal presence by partnering with, and offering its expertise and services to major developers across the globe. Already, Tilting Point has announced multimillion dollar partnerships with developers in Korea and Turkey, in addition to Tilting Point Russia, a new studio initiative to build a team of world-class professionals in Saint Petersburg.


SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off is available now on Nintendo Switch for $29.99 in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil; the game will also be available in Europe and Asia in the coming weeks. The mobile version of the game is available on iOS and Android; PC players can also enjoy the game on the Microsoft Store.


About Tilting Point
Tilting Point is a leading free-to-play publisher that powers up existing live games using deep marketing and product expertise, cutting-edge technology and a user acquisition war chest. Founded in 2012, Tilting Point has grown to a staff of over 150 people with offices in New York, Barcelona, Boston, Kyiv, Seoul, San Diego & St. Petersburg. Tilting Point’s most successful games include Star Trek Timelines, Warhammer: Chaos & Conquest, and SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off.
 
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Nickelodeon, now in its 42nd 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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Here is an overview of the Switch version, via Nintendo.com:

About

The Nintendo Switch-exclusive “Extra Krusty Edition” of SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off is here! Join SpongeBob and his friends on an epic adventure to become the best Fry Cook under the Sea in this fast paced and hilarious cooking game—re-designed for the Nintendo Switch! Plus, unleash four brand-new, Nintendo Switch exclusive power-ups to help you show off your skill behind the grill!

Let’s get cookin’!

Join SpongeBob SquarePants on a hilarious culinary adventure through the restaurants and kitchens of Bikini Bottom! When Mr. Krabs realizes there’s more money to be earned in the fast-food business, the penny-pinching entrepreneur sets out to expand his restaurant empire starting with a breakfast stand outside of SpongeBob’s house…and who better to help him run it than SpongeBob SquarePants himself?

Create your own Bikini Bottom kitchen, decorate and customize your restaurant, and get ready to serve up delicious food to your guests! In this fast-food cooking game, put your time management skills to the test and experience the crazy cooking action of the SpongeBob universe. Fire up the grill and get ready to cook!

Key Features

- Fun and Fast-Paced Cooking – Cook and serve up delicious food including Krabby Patties, pancakes, BBQ and more! Get behind the grill as SpongeBob SquarePants to provide speedy service to the residents of Bikini Bottom. You’ll serve tons of familiar faces like Patrick Star, Sandy Cheeks, Squidward and many more! Keep your customers happy and be rewarded with tips, likes and exciting bonuses! Start as a junior fry cook and train to become one of Bikini Bottom’s premier fast-food chefs!

Explore the World of SpongeBob SquarePants – Grill up delicious Krabby Patties in the Krusty Krab, Steaks and Ribs in Sandy’s Treedome, Hot Dogs in Weenie Hut Jr’s and much more as you explore familiar restaurants and new kitchens in Bikini Bottom, Goo Lagoon and beyond! New restaurants and cuisines are added regularly, bringing new cooking challenges and recipes to learn!

- Upgrade and Decorate – Choose new furniture, decorations and more to add your personal touch to the restaurants of SpongeBob SquarePants. Upgrade your kitchen equipment to cook food quickly and provide faster service to your customers. Start out with a basic restaurant design and build your kitchen to one fit for an expert chef!

- Collect and Customize – Unlock your favorite characters from SpongeBob SquarePants and dress them in amazing outfits inspired by the show! Create your own custom avatar for the game and interact with the costumed characters as they explore Bikini Bottom.

- Hilarious Storyline – Experience an all-new and exclusive SpongeBob SquarePants story featuring SpongeBob, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Sandy, and Patrick. Play through the hilarious storyline as you progress through the game and unlock new levels.

Watch the launch trailer above.

Watch SpongeBob SquarePants on Nickelodeon and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge On The Run & Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years on Paramount+!

Listen to The SpongeBob Musical here!: https://spongebobmusical.blogspot.com

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated is now available on PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and mobile devices!

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!

Shop SpongeBob!: https://www.spongebobshop.com - SpongeBob face masks now available, with ALL proceeds going to charity!


Originally published: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 20:37 BST.

Press release via Game Press; H/T: Collider; Additional sources: Gamasutra, Gematsu.

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Paramount+ Adds 'School of Rock', 'Henry Danger' Season 5 and Two JoJo Siwa Specials

Paramount+, the newly launched streaming service from ViacomCBS, has added more Nickelodeon programming to its programming library: School of Rock (all 3 seasons); the first 13 episodes of Henry Danger season 5; and two JoJo Siwa specials, JoJo Siwa: My World and JoJo's Dream Birthday (2019)! Paramount+ offers thousands of episodes, live TV & exclusive originals–all in one place. Try it free at paramountplus.com!


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.”

School of Rock follows the adventures and misadventures of Dewey Finn, a down-on-his-luck rocker who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school as he teaches his eccentric, unconventional and overachieving students to play and love rock ‘n’ roll. The series is inspired by the hit 2003 movie of the same name. Starring Breanna Yde (The Haunted Hathaways) as Tomika, Lance Lim as Zack, Jade Pettyjohn (Henry Danger, Rufus 2) as Summer, Aidan Miner as Lawrence, Ricardo Hurtado (Glitch Techs) as Freddy, Tony Cavalero (Splitting Adam) as Mr. Dewey Finn, and Jama Williamson (Parks and Recreation) as Principal Mullins. The series features guest appearances from Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy, Ghostbusters (I'm Not Afraid)), Kendall Schmidt (Big Time Rush), Kira Kosarin (The Thundermans), Lilimar Hernandez (Knight Squad), Jack Griffo (The Thundermans), and JoJo Siwa. Episodes include musical performances by the cast covering hits "What I Like About You" (The Romantics), "Lips Are Movin" (Meghan Trainor), "The Kids Are All Right" (The Who), "We're Not Gonna Take It" (Twisted Sister), "Shut Up and Dance" (WALK THE MOON), "Heart Attack" (Demi Lovato) and more.

In JoJo Siwa: My World (2017), live from backstage, JoJo Siwa recounts all the events in her life that brought her to this - her biggest moment ever, a huge performance at the Mall of America and officially becoming a Nickelodeon Star!

And in JoJo's Dream Birthday (2019), JoJo is celebrating her "Sweet 16" birthday by living out her dream day! Join JoJo from the moment she wakes up, as she embarks on the most epic 24 hours of her life, filled with super special guests, big surprises, and a birthday party she'll never forget!


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Originally published: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 19:06 BST.

Source: What's On Paramount+; H/T: Anime Superhero Forum /@kanc; Additional sources: @ThePearSource, @DangerShakers.

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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for April 29, 2021 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for April 29, 2021 | 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

More Nick: First Look: Nickelodeon's All-New Animated 'Rugrats' Reunites Members of the Original Voice Cast to Reprise Roles!

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