Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Monster High: Mattel Television and Nickelodeon Begin Production on Live-Action Television Movie Musical Based on Iconic Franchise

MATTEL TELEVISION AND NICKELODEON BEGIN PRODUCTION ON
LIVE-ACTION TELEVISION MOVIE MUSICAL BASED
ON ICONIC MONSTER HIGH FRANCHISE

Feature-Length TV Movie to Star Miia Harris, Ceci Balagot, Nayah Damasen,
Case Walker, Kyle Selig, Marci T. House, Scotch Ellis Loring, Steve Valentine and More


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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--Nov. 9, 2021--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) and Nickelodeon today announced the start of production on a live-action television movie musical based on the iconic Monster High franchise about the children of famous monsters and creatures. The feature-length TV movie will begin this month in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and is slated to premiere in 2022 on Nickelodeon.

Monster High (working title) stars Miia Harris (Just Beyond) as Clawdeen Wolf; Ceci Balagot (Dispatches from Elsewhere) as Frankie Stein; Nayah Damasen (Grey's Anatomy) as Draculaura; Case Walker (The Other Two) as Deuce Gorgon; Kyle Selig (“Mean Girls” on Broadway) as Mr. Komos; Marci T. House (Day of the Dead) as Headmistress Bloodgood; Scotch Ellis Loring (Firehouse Dog) as Clawdeen’s dad, Apollo; Steve Valentine (Mom) as Draculaura’s dad, Dracula; Jy Prishkulnik (Just Beyond) as Cleo de Nile; Lina Lecompte (Death Pursuit) as Lagoona Blue; Justin Derickson (When the Streetlights Go On) as Heath Burns; Lilah Fitzgerald (Honey Girls) as Ghoulia; and Nasiv Sall (Descendants 2) as Abbey Bominable. Additional fan-favorite characters from the Monster High universe will also be seen throughout the TV movie.

Monster High follows Clawdeen Wolf, who was born half human and half werewolf, after she arrives at her new school, Monster High. She quickly makes friends with her classmates Frankie Stein and Draculaura, and for the first time in her life, Clawdeen feels like she has finally found a place where she fits in and can truly be herself, despite keeping her human half a secret. When a devious plan to destroy Monster High threatens to reveal her real identity, Clawdeen must learn to embrace her true monster heart and find a way to save the day.

In addition to the Monster High TV movie, an animated series based off the beloved franchise is slated to premiere on Nickelodeon next year. Both projects join other Mattel Television content in production, including series and specials based on BarbieMasters of the UniverseThomas & FriendsPolly Pocket and Fireman Sam, to name a few. 

Monster High is directed and executive produced by Todd Holland (The Real O'NealsMalcolm in the MiddleFirehouse Dog). The story is by Jenny Jaffe (Big Hero 6: The SeriesRugrats) & Greg Erb & Jason Oremland (Princess and the FrogPlaymobil: The Movie) and the teleplay is by Jaffe and Billy Eddy & Matt Eddy (ZappedTeen Beach Movie). Adam Bonnett (Descendants franchise, Masters of the Universe: Revelation) serves as executive producer. Frederic Soulie, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Mattel Television and Phil Breman, Vice President of Live Action Development, are overseeing the movie for Mattel and serve as executive producers. Production on Monster High for Nickelodeon is overseen by Zack Olin and Shauna Phelan, Co-Heads of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Live-Action, along with executives Linda Halder, Jessica Brown, Yolanda T. Cochran and Jules Kovisars.

Monster High was first introduced in 2010 with a global fanbase embracing its message of inclusivity. Beginning in 2022, Mattel will be refueling the franchise and introducing Monster High to a whole new generation of kids.

Miia Harris

Ceci Balagot

Case Walker

Justin Derickson

Jy Prishkulnik

Kyle Selig

Lilah Fitzgerald

Lina Lecompte

Marci T. House

Nasiv Sall

Nayah Damasen

Scotch Ellis Loring

Steve Valentine



About Mattel

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends®, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Monster High® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music, and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us online at mattel.com

About Nickelodeon

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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Update (2/5/22) - Nickelodeon is slated to premiere the new Monster High movie in June 2022! Additionally, Brightlight Pictures (The Barbarian and the Troll, The Good Doctor, Julie and the Phantoms) is also working on the film.

Update (2/3/22) - Talking to TVKIDS about the new Monster High projects, Fred Soulie, senior VP and general manager of Mattel Television, said: "We’ve partnered with Nickelodeon. It’s a terrific IP, truly evergreen. We’re doing an animated series, a complete reboot. It’s the first time Nickelodeon and Mattel are partnering on the production side—everything from scripting to design to music. At its core, the animated series will embrace inclusion and diversity. And then, for the first time ever, we’re bringing Monster High in live action, through a movie musical, again in partnership with Nickelodeon."

First Look:



Originally published: November 08, 2021.

Monster High: Freshman Year.

Original source: Hollywood North Buzz.

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Paramount Moves Forward Release of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Next Chapter' Movie

Paramount Pictures has slightly moved forward the release date of the studio's upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie! Originally slated for August 11, 2023, the theatrical, currently titled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Next Chapter, will now be released in theaters on August 4, 2023!


Additionally, a new animated Transformers film, not thought to be related to Nickelodeon's upcoming Transformers series, will also debut on July 19, 2024.

Erik Davis from Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes shared the new Paramount Pictures release dates on Twitter.

The world’s most fearsome fighting team began as a joke in 1983, but the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have had serious success ever since. Countless comic books, television shows, films, and video games have shown the group’s lasting appeal. So it’s no surprise they’re gearing up for another big screen adventure. Nickelodeon is teaming up with Seth Rogen on an all-new CG-animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie.

Nickelodeon first announced it is partnering with Point Grey Pictures’ Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and James Weaver to develop a new CG-animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film in June 2020. It will also be Nickelodeon Animation Studio’s first-ever CG theatrical release. Jeff Rowe (Gravity Falls, Connected, Disenchantment) will direct. Brendan O’Brian (Neighbors, Sorority Rising) will write the script. Nickelodeon’s Executive Vice President Ramsey Naito will lead the production for Nickelodeon, alongside Point Grey Pictures’s Josh Fagen. Paramount Pictures will distribute the film globally.

“Adding Seth, Evan and James’ genius to the humor and action that’s already an integral part of TMNT is going to make this a next-level reinvention of the property,” said Brian Robbins, President, Kids & Family for ViacomCBS, in a statement.

Plot details for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles remain under wraps, but Rogen previously revealed that the film will use the "teenage" part of the title as the "jumping off point for the film."

"As a lifelong fan of Ninja Turtles, weirdly the 'Teenage' part of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was always the part that stuck out to me the most. And as someone who loves teenage movies, and who’s made a lot of teenage movies, and who literally got their start in their entire profession by writing a teenage movie, the idea of kind of honing in on that element was really exciting to us. I mean, not disregarding the rest, but really using that as kind of a jumping off point for the film."

This is the most recent heroes in a half shell project from Nickelodeon. The network debuted the 2D-animated series Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 2018. The network is also working with Netflix on an original animated 2D film based on that most recent series. Season one of Rise of the TMNT is currently streaming on Paramount+.

This is not entirely new ground for Leo, Donatello, Mikey, and Raph. Nickelodeon previously produced a CG-animated series that debuted in 2012. And Warner Bros. also produced a CG-animated feature film. TMNT, whose cast included Chris Evans as Casey Jones. That one released in 2007.

In addition to the CG-animated TMNT film, Colin Jost (Saturday Night Live) and his brother Casey (Impractical Jokers) are reportedly penning a new live action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie for Paramount.

And we’re sure this won’t be the group’s last big screen foray. That’s one heck of a legacy for superheroes who began as a joke.


Watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!


Originally published: January 22, 2022.

Original source: CBR.com; Additional sources: ScreenRant, ComicBook.com.

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Paramount Plus Announces Two New 'Dora the Explorer' Series

Paramount+ today announced two brand new Dora the Explorer series!


DORA THE EXPLORER: The preschool return of the groundbreaking Latina heroine in an all-new CG-animated series produced by Nickelodeon Animation, and featuring the beloved characters, plus key modernization to the storytelling, debuts in 2023.

DORA THE EXPLORER: In addition to the character’s animated preschool return, now in development from Nickelodeon is the first-ever live-action DORA THE EXPLORER series, inspired by the tone of Paramount Pictures’ 2019 DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD theatrical release, with this new version for Paramount+ targeting the tween demo.

“As we’ve known with Nickelodeon’s long-standing success, the kids and family audience is incredibly loyal, and we see that on Paramount+ as well, with kids and family ranking as one of the strongest genres on the service in terms of both engagement and subscriber acquisition,” said Brian Robbins, Chief Content Officer, Movies and Kids & Family for Paramount+. “So as they stay for our shows and look for even more of them, we’re doubling down on giving them what they want by expanding the universes of the characters they love the best.”

Stream all your favorite Nickelodeon shows on Paramount+! Try Paramount+ for FREE at ParamountPlus.com!


Additional source: Deadline.

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ViacomCBS to Become Paramount on Feb. 16

Bob Bakish and Shari Redstone announced the news in a memo to staff ahead of the company’s presentation to investors.


The “ViacomCBS” name is being retired.

CEO Bob Bakish on Tuesday announced that the merged company will be known as simply Paramount, beginning Wednesday, Feb. 16. (The parent company’s legal name is technically Paramount Global.)

Shares of Paramount will trade on the Nasdaq as PARAA (class A common), PARA (Class B common) and PARAP (Preferred Stock), beginning with trading on Feb. 17 at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Bakish and Shari Redstone, non-executive chair of the company’s board of directors, announced the news Tuesday in a company-wide memo ahead of the company’s presentation to investors. (Read the full memo, below.)

ViacomCBS had been the name of the conglomerate after Viacom and CBS agreed to re-merge the two companies a couple years ago. Since then, the conglomerate has put all their resources into rebranding CBS All Access as Paramount+, with the streamer considered a home for all the company’s entertainment brands, including Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central and BET, among others.

The new Paramount name helps reflect brands including Paramount Pictures, Showtime, Paramount Television Studios and Paramount Network.

Here’s the full memo, below:

Team, 

We could not be prouder of this incredible company. 

It has been one year since the spectacular launch of Paramount+ and two years since the successful merger of Viacom and CBS. In that time, we have shown the world what we knew from the start: that together, aligned around a shared vision and shared strategy, we create a whole that is far greater than the sum of its parts. 

This is an exciting moment in the history of our company. Our streaming business is growing fast—and going global. Our broad and varied portfolio of content is captivating audiences around the world. Our brands are firing on all cylinders. And as results from the fourth quarter and the whole of last year make clear, our momentum is accelerating. The size of the opportunity we see ahead is matched only by our determination to seize it. 

 An iconic global company deserves an iconic global name. One that reflects the power of our content; one that reflects our role as stewards of a rich heritage and as leaders in the future of entertainment. 

 With this in mind, as we’re announcing today at our investor event, ViacomCBS is becoming Paramount Global, or, more simply, Paramount.  


For more than a century, the name Paramount has been synonymous with great entertainment and industry leadership. It’s part of our history, as pioneers of the Golden Age of Hollywood. 

 But as Paramount+ has made clear, it’s also about our bright future. 

 And, not least, it’s an idea: a promise to be the best. 

 As Paramount, our name will reflect who we are, what we aspire to be, and all that we stand for. It will help advance our strategy of harnessing all our strength and breadth in building the businesses of tomorrow.  And it will capture the collective power of our global assets, from our amazing brands—CBS, Showtime, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Nickelodeon, Smithsonian, Paramount Pictures, Paramount+, Pluto TV and more— to our global reach and our diverse audiences. All of which adds up to Paramount being the pre-eminent home to, and producers of, the world’s greatest content. 

We will succeed because we have the best team in the industry: all of you. This change in our name is a testament to the excellence you embody—to the evolution you’re leading, every single day. 

Thanks to your hard work and vision, we have never been more excited about the future of this company. Together, Paramount is on the ascent—and ready to reach new heights.  

Best, 

Bob and Shari

Notes from Paramount+ Investor Event:

- Paramount+ will become the exclusive post-theatrical home for Paramount movies starting in 2024.

- Paramount+ will launch in the UK during summer 2022.

- HALO season two greenlit.

- Nickelodeon's CG-animated Transformers series premieres Fall 2022!

- Paramount+ will premiere a new CG-animated Transformers movie in 2023

- Sonic series on Paramount+ in 2023

Official ViacomCBS press release:

VIACOMCBS UNVEILS NEW COMPANY NAME, GLOBAL CONTENT SLATE AND INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION PLANS FOR PARAMOUNT+ AT INVESTOR EVENT

ViacomCBS to Become "Paramount," Reaching New Heights with Evolution of Storied Brand

Presentation Showcases the Power of IP with Exciting Paramount+ Originals Across Genres, Delivering the Most Diverse Premium Content Slate in Streaming

New Partnership with CANAL+ Group in France for Continued Global Expansion of Paramount+

Paramount+ to Include SHOWTIME® in New Integrated Bundle, Unlocking Both Services in Single User Experience

Company Now Targeting Over 100 Million DTC Subscribers and $9 Billion of DTC Revenue by 2024


NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2022 -- ViacomCBS today announced that the global media company will become Paramount Global (referred to as "Paramount"), effective February 16, bringing together its leading portfolio of premium entertainment properties under a new parent company name.

"Paramount is an idea: A promise to be the best," said Shari Redstone, Non-Executive Chair of the company's Board of Directors. "That promise has always been at the center of what we aspired to build as the steward of more than a century of cinematic excellence, and with businesses and brands that have defined and redefined entertainment for generation after generation. We have made enormous progress, and I have never been more excited about the future of this company."

"Paramount's iconic peak represents a rich history for our company as pioneers in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Today, as we embrace the Paramount name, we are pioneers of an exciting new future," said Bob Bakish, President and Chief Executive Officer.

The company's shares will trade on the Nasdaq stock exchange as PARAA (Class A common), PARA (Class B common) and PARAP (Preferred Stock), beginning with trading on February 17, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. ET.

In addition to the name change, the company detailed plans to accelerate the global momentum behind Paramount+, unveiling new content, enhanced product offerings and continued international expansion at its investor event.

"We see a huge global opportunity in streaming, a much larger potential market than can be captured by linear TV and film alone," continued Bakish. "We're excited about our ability to not just compete, but thrive, creating significant value for both consumers and shareholders. How? Because we're broader in four key areas: our diverse content, streaming model, mix of platforms and global reach. As we look forward, the size of the opportunity we see is matched only by our ambition to seize it."

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BROAD CONTENT OFFERING

Today's event demonstrated the global power of fan-favorite IP with an expansive slate of exciting programming announcements. Paramount+ will continue to deliver the most diverse content offering in streaming across every genre at scale, including beloved franchise extensions and all-new buzzworthy originals spanning must-see movies, scripted dramas, unscripted reality TV, comedy, kids and family, sports, news, specials and events to super-serve the entire household.

"On Paramount+, we have something for everyone," said Tanya Giles, Chief Programming Officer, Streaming. "We are taking our broad content offering and deepening it with more content in key categories, building on our treasure trove of IP to create lasting, hit franchises."

Movies, Kids and Family

The best of the big screen keeps coming to Paramount+. The company announced that starting with 2024 film releases, Paramount+ will become the streaming home for all new Paramount Pictures movies in the U.S. following their theatrical runs.

New blockbuster franchise expansions also unveiled today include:

  • A QUIET PLACE – A Quiet Place Part III from John Krasinski, is confirmed for theatrical debut in 2025. As previously announced, the next installment of A Quiet Place from director Michael Sarnoski, based on an original idea from Krasinski, is set for release on September 22, 2023.
  • SONIC THE HEDGEHOG – the first-ever original live-action Sonic series, featuring the character Knuckles, voiced by Idris Elba, is in development to debut on Paramount+, setting up the third film installment in the flagship franchise.
  • SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS UNIVERSE – a further expansion of the SpongeBob universe is coming exclusively to Paramount+ with three brand-new movies based on the show's original characters, with the first dropping in 2023. In addition, a fourth SpongeBob release from Nickelodeon Animation is currently in development for theatrical release.
  • STAR TREK – the next theatrical film, with Matt Shakman directing and J.J. Abrams producing, will feature the original cast and new characters.
  • TEEN WOLF – the first-ever original production from MTV Entertainment Studios and MGM's Orion Television, Paramount+ will reunite the original Teen Wolf cast for an exclusive full-length movie. Tyler Posey, Holland Roden, Shelley Hennig and Crystal Reed are set to reprise their iconic roles alongside Orny Adams, Linden Ashby, JR Bourne, Seth Gilliam, Colton Haynes, Ryan Kelley, Melissa Ponzio and Dylan Sprayberry. Additional names to be announced.
  • TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES – a new era of TMNT-mania takes over in 2023 with a new animated take on the Turtles coming to theaters, produced by Point Grey Pictures' Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg and directed by Jeff Rowe. Nickelodeon Animation will fast follow that film with a series of exclusive movies for Paramount+ beginning in 2023, each centering on one of the property's storied villains in never-before-told tales.
  • TRANSFORMERS – the next chapter begins with Transformers: Rise of the Beasts in 2023, where director Steven Caple Jr. and star Anthony Ramos, will lead the first of three film installments of the iconic Hasbro property. Additionally, the previously announced Untitled Animated Transformers film, a Paramount/eOne co-production with Josh Cooley attached to direct, will debut in theaters on July 19, 2024.

Other Kids and Family content announcements included updates to animated preschool favorites:

  • Blue's Big City Adventure – the now-announced animation/live-action hybrid title to this brand-new Blue's Clues & You! movie from Nickelodeon Animation is set to premiere later this year and follows host Josh and Blue as they head to New York City, with the help of Steve and Joe, to audition for a big Broadway musical.
  • Dora the Explorer – the preschool return of the groundbreaking Latina heroine in an all-new CG-animated series produced by Nickelodeon Animation, and featuring the beloved characters, plus key modernization to the storytelling, debuts in 2023.

Additionally, an update in Kids and Family live-action programming included:

  • Dora the Explorer – in addition to the character's animated preschool return, now in development from Nickelodeon is the first-ever live-action Dora the Explorer series, inspired by the tone of Paramount Pictures' 2019 Dora and the Lost City of Gold theatrical release, with this new version for Paramount+ targeting the tween demo.

Adult Animation and Global Unscripted

Paramount+ doubles down on adult animation with new takes and news on two of the most successful and well-known IP in the history of the genre:

  • BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD – the duo is back and stupider than ever in an all-new series premiering across Paramount+ globally. Alongside this fresh take, the full 200+ episode Beavis and Butt-Head library and previously announced new film, Beavis and Butt-Head do the Universe, will also arrive on the service.
  • SOUTH PARK – the TV series will arrive on Paramount+ internationally as the exclusive SVOD home later this year with over 300 episodes. Additionally, South Park will begin rolling out on Paramount+ globally as the new exclusive SVOD home starting with Season 27 in 2024, and the full library is headed to Paramount+ U.S. in 2025.

A fresh slate of global unscripted series, expanding industry-defining franchises, include:

  • All Star Shore – a competition docu-series that will feature 14 of reality TV's most iconic stars from around the world and television's biggest series – including Jersey Shore Family Vacation, Love is Blind, RuPaul's Drag Race, Geordie Shore, Acapulco Shore, Bachelor in Paradise and more – as they come together for an epic vacation at the ultimate Shore house in Gran Canaria, Spain, to battle it out for the grand prize and global bragging rights.
  • Ink Master – the hit tattoo competition makes its premiere on Paramount+ in markets around the world with all-new episodes later this year. Featuring some of the nation's top tattoo artists battling it out in permanent ink for $250,000 and the prized title of Ink Master, the competitors will test their technical skills and on-the-spot creativity in challenges unlike ever before.
  • The Challenge: War of the Worlds – winners from four new Challenge series The Challenge: CBS (working title), The Challenge: Argentina, The Challenge: Australia and The Challenge: U.K. will advance to the first-ever globally connected tournament, The Challenge: War of the Worlds, and battle for the title of Challenge World Champion.
  • The Real World Homecoming: New Orleans – the third installment of the hit original unscripted series will reunite original New Orleans cast members David "Tokyo" Broom, Melissa Howard, Jamie Murray, Danny Roberts, Matt Smith, Julie Stoffer and Kelley Wolf in "The Big Easy." In addition, the original season of The Real World: New Orleans will be available to stream on Paramount+ beginning in April.

In addition to these all-new titles, seven upcoming iterations from THE SHORE franchise will launch on Paramount+ in territories around the globe, including Argentina Shore, Colombia Shore and Australian Shore, with more cities to be announced.

And, the following top-performing reality series have been renewed for Paramount+: Queen of the Universe, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars and The Challenge: All Stars. Internationally, global phenomenons Acapulco Shore, Geordie Shore: Return of the OGs and Rio Shore have also been renewed.

Global Scripted

The Taylor Sheridan universe continues to expand with new chapters of the Dutton family drama with a new original from the Yellowstone co-creator announced today:

  • 1932 – the next chapter of the Yellowstone origin story is ordered. Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, 1932 will follow a new generation of Duttons during the time of western expansion, Prohibition and the Great Depression.

Additionally, casting and production updates were included for the following highly anticipated series:

  • Land Man – Academy Award® winner Billy Bob Thornton has been tapped to lead the upcoming series as a crisis manager for an oil company. Land Man will be executive produced by Taylor Sheridan and David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin and Geyer Kosinski. The series will also be executive produced by Dan Friedkin, Jason Hoch, Scott Brown, and Megan Creydt.
  • Lioness – Zoe Saldaña will play 'Joe,' a strong-willed, hard-nosed, station chief of the CIA's Lioness Program, and the show will be executive produced by Taylor Sheridan, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari and David Hutkin. Tom Brady will also serve as executive producer and showrunner. Nicole Kidman, with her production company Blossom Films, Zoe Saldaña, Geyer Kosinski, and Jill Wagner are also set to executive produce.
  • Tulsa King – previously announced and starring Sylvester Stallone, production begins March 2022 and the series will premiere this Fall.

New expansions of the most popular prime-time entertainment include:

  • NCIS: Sydney – a new original series from one of the biggest and most successful global franchises. The series, which is slated for 2023, will feature local stories with Australian actors and producers, and will be filmed in one of the world's most scenic harbor cities. Shane Brennan, the Aussie creator of NCIS: Los Angeles, is attached.
  • SEAL TEAM MOVIE – CBS will also expand the storytelling universe for the hit Paramount+ drama SEAL Team, producing a stand-alone movie for the streaming service.

Upcoming international hits in the making include:

  • A Gentleman in Moscow (UK) – based on the best-selling novel by Amor Towles, this drama series tells the story of Count Rostov who, in 1922, finds himself stuck in Moscow and on the wrong side of history. The Communist Party agrees to let him live but he is never allowed to set foot outside the Metropole Hotel until the day he dies. Co-produced by ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS) and eOne.
  • Sexy Beast (UK) – the prequel series, based on the hit cult classic film of the same name, begins with Gal Dove and Don Logan just as they descend into the seductive madness of the London criminal world during the vibrant and volatile 1990s. At its core, this is a love story between two men -- à la Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. In association with VIS, produced by Chapter One, with showrunner Michael Caleo (The Sopranos).
  • Simon Beckett's The Chemistry of Death (Germany) – a thrilling, psychological crime series based on Simon Beckett's bestselling novels following forensic anthropologist Dr. David Hunter. Written by BAFTA-winning screenwriter Sukey Venables Fisher (Electricity, Unconditional) and directed by Richard R. Clark (War of the Worlds, Versailles, Outlander), the series will be shot in the UK. Producing partners are Nadcon Film and Cuba Pictures, in association with VIS.
  • Yonder (South Korea) – set in 2032, Yonder is an unknown space designed for the dead to be able to live on by uploading memories of their lifetime from their brain. The story unfolds as a man receives a message from his deceased wife, inviting him to the unknown space, 'Yonder'. The drama/science-fiction series raises questions about life and death and what it means to have eternal happiness as humanity comes face to face with a world created by advancements in science technology. Presented by TVING (CJ ENM's streaming platform) and ViacomCBS, produced by Doodoong Pictures and CJ ENM, directed by Lee Joon-ik.

These new titles join a growing roster of previously announced and highly-anticipated scripted series, including: Fatal Attraction, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, Rabbit Hole and The Offer.

Additionally, Season 2 renewals for Halo, and international hits Cecilia and Los Enviados (The Envoys) were announced. Season 2 of Super Pumped and Season 7 of Billions for SHOWTIME were also ordered.

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GLOBAL EXPANSION

ViacomCBS will continue the global expansion of Paramount+ in 2022. The company announced today that Paramount+ will make its debut in France as an exclusive bundle with CANAL+ Group, giving subscribers immediate access to Paramount+ through the country's largest provider. Paramount+ will also be available on an a la carte and direct-to-consumer basis in the French market.

"We're continuing to leverage our global footprint and long-standing relationships to expand Paramount+ into new markets with enormous potential quickly and economically," said Tom Ryan, President and CEO, Streaming.

With Paramount+ and SkyShowtime, the company will have streaming services available in more than 60 markets across the UK, Latin America, Canada, Australia, South Korea, the Caribbean and all major markets in Europe by the end of this year. In 2023, the company will look to Asia, Africa and the Middle East, building on Paramount+'s strong momentum to grow its presence in every region of the world.

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NEW PARAMOUNT+ AND SHOWTIME INTEGRATED OFFERING

Paramount+ subscribers will soon be able to enjoy SHOWTIME in a new integrated offering that pairs together both services in an unrivaled streaming collection of live and on-demand entertainment with critically acclaimed and boundary-pushing programming in a single user experience.

Starting this summer in the U.S., Paramount+ subscribers will be able to upgrade their subscription to a bundle that includes the SHOWTIME service through two plans, providing a huge range of content at an incredible value:

  • $11.99 for the Paramount+ Essential tier and SHOWTIME
  • $14.99 for the Paramount+ Premium tier and SHOWTIME

SHOWTIME will also remain available as a standalone premium OTT subscription service and through various third-party streaming platforms.

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CONTINUED MOMENTUM

Paramount+ has exceeded the company's goals since its launch, and ahead of schedule, as the key driver of ViacomCBS' overall streaming growth. The company delivered more than 56 million total global streaming subscribers and 84% revenue growth in the direct-to-consumer segment in 2021.

As a result of its streaming momentum and incremental investments, the company is raising its global streaming subscriber goal from 65-75 million global streaming subscribers to more than 100 million subscribers by year-end 2024. The company is also raising its 2024 DTC revenue goal from $6 billion to $9 billion.

"In just one year, Paramount+ has outperformed all expectations," said Naveen Chopra, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. "Our powerful content, marketing and distribution engines drove explosive growth as further proof of our ability to establish a sustainable, large scale streaming business with a differentiated global playbook."

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ABOUT VIACOMCBS

ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA), to be known as Paramount, is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, its portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. The company delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, ViacomCBS provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

Live on February 16, 2022, please visit www.paramount.com and @ParamountCo on Twitter for more information about the company.

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Big Nate | Valentine's Day Card (S1, E3) | Paramount+

Big Nate | Valentine's Day Card (S1, E3) | Paramount+


In the Big Nate episode entitled "Valentine's Day of Horror," Nate decides that Valentine's Day is the perfect time to pronounce his love for his longtime crush Jenny. His friends think he's got a screw loose. Stream full episodes of Big Nate on Thursday, Feb. 17, exclusively on Paramount+. Click HERE for more info about the show and visit ParamountPlus.com for a free trial!


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"The Waterbending Master" with Johanna Braddy | Avatar: Braving the Elements

"The Waterbending Master" with Johanna Braddy | Avatar: Braving the Elements

Mega Movie Monday | President's Day on Nickelodeon

It's Mega Movie Monday this President's Day (Feb. 21) on Nickelodeon!


12:00 p.m. - Hotel Transylvania (2012): An unforeseen complication unfolds when Dracula (Adam Sandler) invites the world's most-infamous monsters to his lavish resort to celebrate his daughter's 118th birthday.

2:00 p.m. - Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015): Concerned that his half-human grandson isn't showing his vampire side, Dracula (Adam Sandler) and his friends put the boy through a "monster-in-training" boot camp just as Drac's old-school father (Megan Mullally) decides to pay a visit.

4:15 p.m. - The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004): SpongeBob (Tom Kenny) and Patrick (Bill Fagerbakke) head for Shell City to retrieve King Neptune's stolen crown and save the life of Mr. Krabs (Clancy Brown).

6:00 p.m. - Hotel Transylvania (2012)

8:00 p.m. - Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)

10:15 p.m. - The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004)

12:00 a.m. - Hotel Transylvania (2012)

2:00 a.m. - Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)

All times ET/PT.

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SpongeBob Universe | Family Day Marathon! | YTV

SpongeBob Universe | Family Day Marathon! | YTV


Watch back-to-back episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years and The Patrick Star Show this Family Day (Monday, February 21) starting at 9AM E/P on YTV Canada!

Watch SpongeBob SquarePants and The Patrick Star Show on Nickelodeon, YTV and Nick+ and 200 episodes of SpongeBobThe SpongeBob Movie: Sponge On The RunKamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years and The SpongeBob Musical on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com.


Listen to The SpongeBob Musical here!

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: January 14, 2022.

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Cave Paintings | Nickelodeon on Paramount Plus Spot

Back on Paramount Mountain where entertainment lives, Avatar Aang, Dora the Explorer and Peppa Pig find a cave painting that really speaks to them! Stream all your favorite Nickelodeon shows on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!



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Nickelodeon Renews 'Young Dylan' for Season 3

NICKELODEON GREENLIGHTS THIRD SEASON OF HIT
LIVE-ACTION COMEDY SERIES TYLER PERRY’S YOUNG DYLAN


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HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--Nov. 11, 2021--Nickelodeon announced today that it has greenlit a 20-episode third season of its hit live-action comedy Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan. The series follows a family whose world is turned upside down when their nephew, hip-hop mogul-in-training Dylan (Dylan Gilmer), moves in unannounced. The season will begin production early next year at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.

The third season of Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan will follow Dylan as he continues his pursuit of stardom, while getting his family into hilarious hijinks along the way. Accompanying him in his quest for music greatness are his uncle Myles (Carl Anthony Payne II), aunt Yasmine (Mieko Hillman), grandmother Viola (Aloma Lesley Wright), cousins Rebecca (Celina Smith) and Charlie (Hero Hunter), and Rebecca’s best friend Bethany (Jet Miller). 

In 3Q21, Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan ranked as the #1 live-action program on Cable among kids 6-11 and was the top-rated show across all TV among Black kids 6-11. New episodes of Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan currently air on Nickelodeon on Thursdays at 7 p.m. (ET/PT), with the season two finale scheduled to air Thursday, Dec. 9.

Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan is executive produced and created by Tyler Perry. Mark E. Swinton, Will Areu, and Carmen Jones will serve as producers. Production of Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan for Nickelodeon is overseen by Shauna Phelan and Zack Olin, Co-Heads of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Live-Action. Brian Banks serves as Nickelodeon’s Executive in Charge of Production for the series.



About Tyler Perry Studios

Tyler Perry Studios (TPS) was formed by actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry and develops and produces motion picture films, in addition to drama and comedy television programming for the multi-platform U.S. television market.  TPS' former studio lot was situated on a 200,000 square foot former Delta Airlines campus of over 60 acres in the Greenbriar area of southwest Atlanta.  During the course of its operation, the space was home to production of 10 films and over 700 episodes of Perry's five television series.  In 2015, TPS expanded operations with the acquisition of Fort McPherson, a former army base, which sits on over 330 acres minutes from downtown Atlanta. Perry and the studio's Georgia-based employees are in production of Perry's current television series and feature films, in addition to providing state of the art facilities and services to major feature films and television shows filming in Atlanta. The TPS grounds contain twelve soundstages named after highly accomplished African-Americans in the entertainment industry that range in size between 10,000 and 60,000 square feet.

About Nickelodeon

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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Update (1/5/22) - Tyler Perry Studios has named veteran producer Angi Bones as president of original programming. The newly created role expands Bones’ relationship with Tyler Perry Studios, where she will work on the fourth seasons of BET’s The Oval and Sistas, plus its newly announced spin-off Zatima, and the third seasons of BET Plus’ Bruh and Nickelodeon’s Young Dylan. Bones will report to Tyler Perry Studios COO Robert A. Boyd II.

Update (2/15) - Young Dylan season 3 recently entered production in Atlanta, Georgia.


Originally published: November 11, 2021.


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Nickelodeon UK Ratings for Week of Monday 31st January Sunday 6th February 2022

Nickelodeon UK Network Ratings for week of Monday 31st January - Sunday 6th February 2022.


Ratings were bit of a mixed bag this week compared to the previous week (Jan. 24-30), with only Nicktoons and Nick Jr. reporting increases in viewership.

Nickelodeon Total:

1. HORRID HENRY (THU 06:00) - 32,200
2. HORRID HENRY (THU 06:15) - 32,200
3. HORRID HENRY (SUN 07:14) - 28,200
4. HORRID HENRY (SUN 06:00) - 28,200
5. HORRID HENRY (SUN 06:59) - 26,500
6. THE THUNDERMANS (MON 28:29) - 20,900
7. VICTORIOUS (SUN 13:31) - 19,500
8. DANGER FORCE (MON 07:30) - 18,900
9. ICARLY (SUN 20:31) - 18,500
10. ICARLY (SUN 13:00) - 17,800
11. SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS (SUN 26:03) - 17,600
12. THE THUNDERMANS (MON 19:30) - 17,000
13. THE THUNDERMANS (FRI 23:59) - 16,900
14. ICARLY (WED 17:31) - 16,000
15. DANGER FORCE (TUE 06:59) - 15,100

NickToons Total:

1. SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS (FRI 15:15) - 79,200
2. SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS (FRI 21:00) - 78,700
3. HORRID HENRY (SUN 28:59) - 31,000
4. HORRID HENRY (WED 29:14) - 28,200
5. HORRID HENRY (SUN 15:59) - 28,200
6. HORRID HENRY (SUN 29:14) - 28,200
7. HORRID HENRY (SAT 16:00) - 28,200
8. SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS (MON 25:30) - 23,200
9. SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS (THU 15:15) - 20,800
10. SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS (MON 26:44) - 18,100
11. HORRID HENRY (TUE 17:15) - 17,500
12. HORRID HENRY (WED 09:44) - 17,300
13. HORRID HENRY (THU 22:15) - 17,300
14. SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS (MON 26:30) - 17,300
15. SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS (TUE 25:45) - 16,400

Nick Jr. Total:

1. PEPPA PIG (FRI 14:00) - 124,200
2. PEPPA PIG (FRI 13:35) - 119,000
3. PEPPA PIG (FRI 13:45) - 107,400
4. PEPPA PIG (WED 15:19) - 106,900
5. PEPPA PIG (FRI 14:30) - 100,800
6. PEPPA PIG (FRI 15:00) - 97,600
7. PEPPA PIG (WED 15:44) - 86,700
8. PEPPA PIG (THU 15:05) - 86,300
9. PEPPA PIG (FRI 13:50) - 84,800
10. PEPPA PIG (FRI 15:05) - 83,800
11. PEPPA PIG (FRI 15:30) - 83,800
12. PEPPA PIG (THU 14:05) - 83,100
13. PEPPA PIG (FRI 14:15) - 81,000
14. PEPPA PIG (SAT 19:15) - 80,900
15. PEPPA PIG (MON 20:14) - 79,900

Nick Jr. Too:

1. PAW PATROL (FRI 20:29) - 109,200
2. PAW PATROL (SAT 10:45) - 77,200
3. PAW PATROL (SAT 10:59) - 74,800
4. PAW PATROL (SAT 10:30) - 70,800
5. PAW PATROL (SUN 14:29) - 66,600
6. PEPPA PIG (MON 17:29) - 64,400
7. PAW PATROL (SUN 18:29) - 62,700
8. PAW PATROL (SUN 18:14) - 59,300
9. PAW PATROL (SUN 14:14) - 59,300
10. PAW PATROL (SUN 18:00) - 59,300
11. PAW PATROL (SUN 17:14) - 59,300
12. PEPPA PIG (MON 17:00) - 56,500
13. PAW PATROL (THU 17:15) - 55,600
14. PAW PATROL (THU 18:14) - 54,600
15. PAW PATROL (TUE 21:30) - 54,500

Note: Nick Jr. Too is listed as Nick Jr 2 on BARB.

Nickelodeon Network:

1. PEPPA PIG (FRI 14:00) - Nick Jr Total - 124,200
2. PEPPA PIG (FRI 13:35) - Nick Jr Total - 119,000
3. PAW PATROL (FRI 20:29) - Nick Jr 2 - 109,200
4. PEPPA PIG (FRI 13:45) - Nick Jr Total - 107,400
5. PEPPA PIG (WED 15:19) - Nick Jr Total - 106,900
6. PEPPA PIG (FRI 14:30) - Nick Jr Total - 100,800
7. PEPPA PIG (FRI 15:00) - Nick Jr Total - 97,600
8. PEPPA PIG (WED 15:44) - Nick Jr Total - 86,700
9. PEPPA PIG (THU 15:05) - Nick Jr Total - 86,300
10. PEPPA PIG (FRI 13:50) - Nick Jr Total - 84,800
11. PEPPA PIG (FRI 15:05) - Nick Jr Total - 83,800
12. PEPPA PIG (FRI 15:30) - Nick Jr Total - 83,800
13. PEPPA PIG (THU 14:05) - Nick Jr Total - 83,100
14. PEPPA PIG (FRI 14:15) - Nick Jr Total - 81,000
15. PEPPA PIG (SAT 19:15) - Nick Jr Total - 80,900

Ratings data provided by BARB.

Programmes of less than 5 minutes duration are excluded from these reports.

Linear TV viewing only; Data for viewing programming on PC/laptops, Tablets and Smartphones is currently unavailable.


Originally published: February 15, 2022.

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