Saturday, March 19, 2022

'Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder' | Official Trailer | Paramount Plus Brazil

Padrinhos Mágicos | Trailer Oficial | Estreia 31 de março no Paramount Plus | Paramount+ Brasil


Quem não queria ter Os Padrinhos Mágicos para conseguir tudo que deseja? 💚💖 Dia 31 de Março eles chegam no Paramount Plus em "Os Padrinhos Mágicos: Mais Mágicos do que Nunca" .✨  ParamountPlus.com.



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Nickelodeon Latin America to Premiere New 'Nick Snack' Episode on March 25

Nick Snack: La Vecibanda y Sofía Reyes (Promo del 6to episodio) | Nickelodeon América Latina


En el nuevo episodio Nick Snack tenemos doble sorpresa. ¡La vecibanda y Sofía Reyes! 🤩 Mira el episodio el 25 de marzo a la 1:30 PM MX / 5:30 PM CO / 6:30 PM VE / 7:30 PM CL / 8:30 PM AR en la TV. Disponible también en YouTube de Nickelodeon en Español. 🧡


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Meet Zoe | Extraordinary Me | Nickelodeon Latin America

Soy Extraordinario | Short | Conoce a Zoe | Nickelodeon Latinoamérica


Conoce a Zoe, una increíble e inspiradora jugadora de fútbol.



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Nickelodeon Latin America Premieres CG-Animated 'Rugrats' Reboot

Hold on to your diapees, babies, as the Rugrats are back! Paramount+ Latin America (Latinoamérica) will debut Nickelodeon's brand new CG-animated Rugrats series on Friday, September 17!


Update (20/1/22) - Following its debut on Paramount+, Nickelodeon Latinoamérica will premiere Rugrats on March 2022, at 10:00am COL, 11:00am VEN, 12:00pm CHI-MEX and 7:30pm ARG!

RUGRATS, AVENTURAS EN PAÑALES NICKELODEON LATINOAMÉRICA PROMO



The all-new Rugrats follows the even bigger adventures born from the colorful imaginations of Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, Susie, and Angelica. Produced by the Nickelodeon Animation Studio, the reimagined babies continue to explore their world in brand-new adventures that will both complement and evolve the original series’ beloved stories.

In the one-hour premiere episode, “Second Time Around,” Tommy leads the babies on a daring adventure to help Chuckie after his big attempt to be brave goes horribly wrong. Warning: dinosaurs are involved. (#999)


Rugrats made its world premiere on Paramount+ on Thursday, May 27, with the first set of episodes now available to stream.

The U.S.-English dub of the series stars E.G. Daily (Tommy Pickles), Nancy Cartwright (Chuckie Finster), Cheryl Chase (Angelica Pickles), Cree Summer (Susie Carmichael), and Kath Soucie (Phil and Lil DeVille), all of whom are reprising their iconic roles in this new series.


The original adventurous babies’ voice cast is joined by new voices, including Ashley Rae Spillers and Tommy Dewey (Tommy’s parents, Didi and Stu Pickles); Tony Hale (Chuckie’s father, Chas Finster); Natalie Morales, (Phil and Lil’s mother, Betty DeVille); Anna Chlumsky and Timothy Simons (Angelica’s parents, Charlotte and Drew Pickles); Nicole Byer and Omar Miller (Susie’s parents, Lucy and Randy Carmichael); and Michael McKean (Grandpa Lou Pickles). Guest stars include Jameela Jamil (The Good Place).

Produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio, the all-new Rugrats is based on the series created by Arlene Klasky, Gabor Csupo, and Paul Germain. Eryk Casemiro (“Rugrats”) and Kate Boutilier (“Rugrats”) are executive producers and Dave Pressler (“Robot and Monster”) and Casey Leonard (“Breadwinners”) serve as co-executive producers, with Rachel Lipman (“Rugrats”) as co-producer and Kellie Smith (“The Fairly OddParents”) as line producer. Charlie Adler (“Rugrats”) serves as the voice director. Production is overseen by Mollie Freilich, Senior Manager, Current Series Animation, Nickelodeon.

The original “Rugrats” series launched in August of 1991 and instantly became a groundbreaking phenomenon, spawning consumer products and three hit theatrical releases, cementing its place in pop culture history through its iconic characters, storytelling, and unique visual style. “Rugrats” was in production for nine seasons over the course of 13 years. The series earned four Daytime Emmy Awards, six Kids' Choice Awards, and its own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Other animated Nickelodeon exclusives on Paramount+ include the CG-animated SpongeBob SquarePants prequel series Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under YearsThe SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run, the iCarly revival, and the upcoming Star Trek: Prodigy.

Additional Nickelodeon highlights for Paramount+ Latinoamérica in September 2021 include a brand new season of PAW Patrol and Nickelodeon International's hit series, Goldie's Oldies.

From Ámbito:

Rugrats (17/09/2021)

Reiniciando la icónica serie original de 1991 del mismo nombre creada por Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó y Paul Germain. En este reboot de Rugrats, seguirás la vida secreta de un grupo de bebés que se embarcan en aventuras equivocadas (en la realidad y su vívida imaginación) justo ante las narices de sus desprevenidos padres y abuelos.

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For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlus on social platforms.

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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From El Tiempo:

La serie 'Rugrats' regresa con nuevas aventuras y polémica

Los bebés más famosos de la televisión llegan con historias que darán que hablar.

“Está padre que tengas un Xbox, pero es muy bueno que puedas jugar con una caja de zapatos y creer que puede ser un barco o una nave”, dice la actriz mexicana de doblaje Laura Torres, quien hace la voz en español de Tommy Pickles en la serie Rugrats  (también conocida como Aventuras en pañales).

Esa reflexión conecta muy bien con la serie de Nickelodeon que se estrenó en 1991 y se extendió al 2004 en 172 episodios y ahora vuelve, desde hoy, en la plataforma de streaming Paramount+.

Considerada una de las producciones animadas más interesantes, y sobre todo rompedora en muchos aspectos relacionados con el estilo visual y la narrativa frente a otros espacios infantiles, Rugrats mostraba la vida y las pequeñas grandes aventuras de un grupo de bebés que se reunían durante las visitas de sus padres.

En esos encuentros se revelaban el poder de la amistad, los miedos y los marcos de referencia de los pequeños protagonistas en cuanto a su personalidad y su relación con la familia. Eso la convirtió en una pieza de culto entre los pequeños que alucinaban con la ternura y los trazos de los personajes, mientras los más grandes podían identificar situaciones y mensajes que se conectaban bien con su rol como padres o hermanos.

Un combo ganador en épocas en las que Los Simpson llegaban a causar una revolución en otras audiencias (cabe recordar que la versión en inglés de Rugrats cuenta con la actriz Nancy Cartwright, famosa por ser la voz de Bart) y no había aparecido aún Bob Esponja, que fue quien le quitó el trono a Rugrats en Nickelodeon.

Pero lo cierto es que el retrato de los niños aventureros que afrontaban un poco una maldad casi inofensiva y una bondad muy natural fue algo nuevo, diferente a cualquier otro proyecto de animación en su momento.

Por eso, ahora que se estrena una nueva versión, cabe preguntarse si esta receta tiene un nuevo sabor o juega a repetirse.

“Claro que hay cosas nuevas. Mira que antes no había tanto yoga ni se hablaba mucho sobre las relaciones de los papás, los teléfonos; los niños de repente se entretienen con una tableta. Así como la caricatura ha cambiado, toda esa tecnología está adecuada a nuestros tiempos”, responde Lili Barba, que presta su voz en español al personaje de Carlitos: el miedoso niño de dos años y el mejor amigo del rebelde Tommy.

“La historia entra solita y no hay que explicar nada”, agrega Torres. Vuelven los descubrimientos, las pequeñas frustraciones y los triunfos del trabajo en equipo.
“Lo que viven los niños es una parte del gran mensaje de esta serie, que está ligado a entretener y rescatar el amor de familia. Lo que pasa es que ahora es una familia donde hay muchos estilos de vida y preferencias en todos los aspectos”, precisa.

Quizá uno de los que pueden llamar más la atención es que, en esta nueva versión, que entre otras cosas apuesta por una animación con mayor textura y cercana a la imagen en 3D, se revela que Betty (la madre de los pequeños gemelos Phil y Lili) es lesbiana.

“Sí va a generar polémica porque somos bien juzgones. Pero a mí no me queda decir que esto es algo actual y que debemos respetarlo, porque se trata de una preferencia y eso no te hace peor ni peor. A mí trátame con respeto y recibirás lo mismo, así seas vegano, carnívoro, homosexual, tripartita. Rugrats vuelve a romper con estructuras, pero tocándolo con tanta delicadeza y seriedad que a nosotros no nos queda más que decir: ‘Mis respetos’”, explica Laura Torres.

“Estamos mostrando una realidad que vivimos, y no es otra que todos debemos convivir con amor y con respeto”, apunta Lili Barba.

Pero, más allá de discusiones, la serie tiene el gran reto de atraer a las nuevas generaciones de la audiencia infantil. Han pasado dos décadas del programa original, y ganarse la atención de ese público va a ser lo más interesante de este encuentro.

“Nosotros no paramos de reír cuando estábamos grabando, porque está preciosamente hecha; los pequeños se van a encantar con la animación, los adolescentes se van a ver reflejados en algunos elementos de la nueva versión y los papás van a morir de amor al recordar esos viejos tiempos”, opina Barba, antes de dar el paso a su compañera de aventuras de doblaje Laura, quien lo resume de una manera más emocional.

“Cada uno de los que participamos en esta aventura lo hemos hecho con mucho amor. Cuando haces algo sin amor, eso se nota, pero siento que, si una vez pudimos atravesar algo tan frío como lo es una pantalla, y si hemos logrado tocar el corazón de tanta gente, crean que lo vamos a volver a hacer”, finaliza.

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From ANMTV:

NICKELODEON LATINOAMÉRICA ESTRENARÁ EL REBOOT DE RUGRATS EN MARZO

En marzo Nickelodeon Latinoamérica sigue con el estreno de más series, y es que después de una serie emisiones especiales durante 2021, el reboot CGI de Rugrats: Aventuras en Pañales llegará definitivamente a la pantallas del canal.

El argumento de esta nueva serie no ha cambiado, la animación seguirá a un grupo de bebés que vivirán varias aventuras sin que sus padres se den cuenta. La serie fue producida por Klasky Csupo Studios y Nickelodeon Animation Studios, estrenando en mayo en Estados Unidos.

Conformado por una temporada de 25 episodios, y con una segunda ya confirmada, Rugrats se estrenará el 5 de marzo a las 10:00am COL, 11:00am VEN, 12:00pm CHI-MEX y 7:30pm ARG, ¡Solo een Nick!

La serie está disponible en Paramount+ desde este 17 de septiembre del pasado 2021, y mantiene el reparto original de la serie animada de 1991.

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Rugrats, Aventuras en Pañales ESPECIAL | Promo (Marzo, 2022) | Nickelodeon América Latina


Que mejor manera de celebrar el regreso de #Rugrats recordando los viejos tiempos con los episodios antigüos de la serie, ¿No? de lunes a viernes, por la noche sólo en Nickelodeon. #Rugrats #RugratsAventurasEnPañales

Rugrats Promo 1 - March 2022 (Nickelodeon Mexico)


Rugrats Promo 2 - March 2022 (Nickelodeon Mexico)


Rugrats: Os Anjinhos | Nova Série | Promo | Nickelodeon Brasil


Rugrats Promo 1 - March 2022 (Nickelodeon Mexico)


Especial: Chicas Nick - Lunes a Viernes | Promo | Nickelodeon América Latina


¡Las chicas Nick son geniales 💜✨ Mira a tus chicas favoritas brillando de lunes a viernes en Nickelodeon!
#TheLoudHouse #BobEsponja #EsPony #ChicasNick

Nicksterios: Piper Hart (Nickelodeon Mexico)


Rugrats: Bebês no Comando - Especial | Promo | Nickelodeon Brasil


From ANMTV:

NICKELODEON REALIZARÁ UNA MARATÓN DE RUGRATS, AVENTURAS EN PAÑALES DESDE ESTE LUNES

Que mejor manera de celebrar el regreso de Rugrats a través de su nueva serie animada en CGI que recordando los viejos tiempos con los episodios antigüos de la serie, pues Nickelodeon Latinoamérica realizará desde este lunes (21) una maratón con Rugrats, Aventuras en Pañales.

Los Rugrats tienen grandes aventuras en el mundo de los adultos y en donde todo lo que les rodea es más grande y misterioso, por lo que seguiremos a a un grupo de bebés que vivirán varias aventuras sin que sus padres se den cuenta, todo bajo la clásica animación realizada por Klasky Csupo.

La maratón de 1 hora será de lunes a viernes, a las 09:00pm COL, 10:00pm VEN-ARG y 11:00pm CHI ¡en Nick!, además, ya puedes disfrutarla también, junto a Rugrats Crecidos, a través del canal exclusivo de la serie por Pluto TV. 

La primera temporada de la nueva serie de Rugrats estrena un nuevo episodio cada sábado a las 10:00am COL, 11:00am VEN, 12:00pm CHI-MEX y 7:30pm ARG, además de estar ya disponible en Paramount+.

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Originally published: August 31, 2021.

Additional source: F5.

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Week 11, 2022 | What's On Nick | Nickelodeon Premiere Highlights

Your guide to What's New on Nickelodeon for the week of Monday, March 14 - Sunday, March 20, 2022!



For Nickelodeon's 2022 highlights, click here!

For Nickelodeon's March 2022 highlights, click here!


All times ET/PT.

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

7:00 p.m. on NICK JR. - The Adventures of Paddington - Paddington Helps a Hedgehog: The kids play in the garden and make a prickly discovery; something is not right, so Paddington asks Baaz to help. (#226B)

Podcast - Avatar: Braving the Elements: Enter the amazing world of Avatar through the official companion podcast, Avatar: Braving the Elements from Nickelodeon with hosts Janet Varney (the voice of “Korra”) and Dante Basco (the voice of “Prince Zuko”)!

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

On Paramount+:

- Baby Shark's Big Show Shorts (Season 1)

Thursday, March 17, 2022

7:00 p.m. - Warped! - Raccooned!: When Wilson (Milan Carter) goes out of town, Ruby (Kate Godfrey) and Milo (Anton Starkman) clash over who is in charge at Warped. Meanwhile, things around the mall start to go missing, and the gang tries to figure out who is responsible. (#112)

7:30 p.m. - Side Hustle -  Room4U: Alan’s (Kurt Ela) out of town and Presley’s (Jayden Bartels) in charge, so she decides to make some easy money by renting out Fisher’s (Mitchell Berg) room through a home sharing app. When Fisher is forced out, he goes rogue to get back at Presley by renting out every room in the house. (#211)

9:15 p.m. on NICKTOONS - It's Pony - Ponopoly/President Annie: Pony saves game night with Ponopoly Plus; Annie and Pony are kept from riding the elevator. (#210)

9:45 p.m. on NICKTOONS - It's Pony - Vending Machine/Inside Pony: When Annie and Pony get invited to Heston's party, Pony gets really "into" picking out his favourite snacks from the vending machine. / The vet and Annie get a surprising look into Pony's bottomless pit of a stomach. (Nick's Shorts Showcase shorts)

Podcast - SpongeBob BingePants: Take a deep dive down to Bikini Bottom with this official SpongeBob SquarePants companion podcast from Nickelodeon hosted by Frankie Grande and Hector Navarro!

Friday, March 18, 2022

12:00 p.m. - Blue's Clues & You! - Blue's Mystery Present: At the Present Store, Joe’s running a special contest--whoever correctly guesses the mystery present on display gets to unwrap it! We’ll play Blue’s Clues to figure it out! As we look for clues, we help customers pick out the perfect presents! (#303)

12:30 p.m. - Blue's Clues & You! - The Mailtime Mystery: It’s a busy delivery day for Mailbox, there’s a letter that needs to be delivered, but he doesn’t know who it is for! As we play Blue’s Clues to figure out who the letter is for, we deliver mail to our friends and skidoo to help a lost Postcard! (#309)

7:00 p.m. - The Patrick Star Show - To Dad and Back: Patrick ventures inside Cecil to learn how the body works. (#109A)

7:30 p.m. - Rugrats (Reboot Series) - New Puppy: When Tommy's parents bring home a foster puppy, Tommy must find a way to keep Spike from being replaced. (#103B; previously premiered on Paramount+)

8:00 p.m. - The Loud House - Flip This Flip/Haunted House Call: The Loud kids help Flip clean up his image to impress his middle school crush. / When the Mortician’s Club can’t afford tickets to Casket Con, they decide to start a business to raise money. (#603)

8:30 p.m. - ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks - The House on Cedar Lane/Bathroom Bully: When classmates claim a local haunted house isn’t that scary, Alvin decides to prove them wrong. / When Miss Smith praises Simon’s grades in class, Derek bullies him by not allowing him to use the boys’ bathroom. (#509)

Saturday, March 19, 2022

On AwesomenessTV - AwesomenessTV’s Next Influencer - Episode 10: Next Influencer is back and better than ever for season 3! Get ready for a whole new season of drama, fights, and romance in the TikTok content house all hosted by AwesomenessTV's Owen Holt. Available to stream now on Paramount+. (Season 3 finale)

Sunday, March 20, 2022

On AwesomenessTV - VIBE ROOM: Secrets, scandals, and all the TikTok drama you can handle — it all goes down in the Vibe Room as Owen Holt & Markell Washington spill the tea on on your favorite content creators and get the inside scoop on what really went down behind the scenes of the most popular AwesomenessTV shows from the cast members themselves!

Promos:

New Friday Nights (Catch Up Now Promo, March 13, 2022)


2022 Kids Choice Awards Ultimate Slime Machine Sponsor (Lunchables, March 17, 2022)


Warped! & Side Hustle Catch Up Now Promo (That New Thursday Night, March 18, 2022)


All 3 St. Patrick’s Day Screen Bugs (2022)


Orange Carpet Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Nickelodeon U.S.)


Saint Patrick’s Day Screen Bug (Nickelodeon U.S.)


NickToons Error - March 17, 2022 (NickToons U.S.)


Happy St Patrick's Day Weekend (Keep It Here TV Spot, March 19, 2022)


Happy Awkward Moments Day The Loud House Edition (Keep It Here TV Spot, March 18, 2022)


2022 Kids' Choice Awards Ultimate Slime Machine Sponsor (Kirby and the Forgotten Land, March 18, 2022)



Originally published: March 14, 2022.

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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for March 19, 2022 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for March 19, 2022 | Nickelodeon


Stream the classic and the all new CG-animated Rugrats series on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!

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: Paramount Plus Renews the All-New 'Rugrats' for Season 2!

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Lori Alan: Being Pearl Krabs | SpongeBob BingePants Podcast

Lori Alan: Being Pearl Krabs | SpongeBob BingePants Podcast

Nickelodeon to Premiere New Episodes of Rugrats, The Loud House, ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks and The Patrick Star Show on March 25

Get set for brand new episodes of The Patrick Star Show, Rugrats, The Loud House, and ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks, premiering March 25, 2022, only on Nickelodeon! Check out the promos below!


7:00 p.m. - The Patrick Star Show - Survivoring: Cecil takes his kids camping, but Squidina wants the drama of reality TV. (#109B)

7:30 p.m. - Rugrats (Reboot Series) - March for Peas: When Grandpa's hurt back keeps him from his favorite event, Tommy enlists his friends to create the event at home. (#106A)

8:00 p.m. - The Loud House - Musical Chairs/The Taunting Hour: Lincoln convinces his teacher, Mr. Bolhofner, to join the Doo-Dads in order to get a better seat in class. / After Lincoln tries to help Lynn get over a heckler at her soccer game, the Louds realize they all have critics. (#605)

8:30 p.m. - ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks - The Return of Thornbergaupht/Squashed: Simon’s interactive video game is about to take off, until Jeanette reprograms the game’s villain. / When Alvin dreams of joining a private club, he volunteers Dave to play squash, even though Dave doesn’t play. (#510)


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Originally published: March 19, 2022.

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Back on Stage: West Warwick High School Players Present 'The SpongeBob Musical,' Dedicate Show to Student Who Passed Away

WEST WARWICK, Ri. — In their first live musical in more than two years, the West Warwick High School Players show that when faced with a crisis, a little optimism can go a long way.

The West Warwick High School Players, pictured above during a dress rehearsal Tuesday, will present "The SpongeBob Musical" this weekend. The show opens tonight in the West Warwick High School auditorium, with performances through Sunday.

The SpongeBob Musical, an award-winning Broadway show based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, opened March 17 in the West Warwick High School auditorium. 

“I grew up with SpongeBob, my brother loves SpongeBob, my family loves it,” Markus D’Ambra, a senior who plays the lovable title character, told The Kent County Daily Times. “Once I heard we were going to do it, it was perfect — I was very psyched to hear that.”

The television show, which first aired on Nickelodeon in 1999, is a “goofy, fun comedy,” senior Ethan Brittsan said, likening it to a “modern version of Looney Tunes.” SpongeBob SquarePants, a yellow sponge who lives underwater inside a pineapple with his pet snail Gary, has nothing but love for his friends and neighbors, Brittsan said.

The larger-than-life musical — which features original music by artists like Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles and The Flaming Lips, among many others — begins as an enthusiastic SpongeBob leads the residents of Bikini Bottom in an energetic opening number. 

Things soon start to seem fishy, however, as tremors rip through the undersea town; a news anchor announces that a volcano is threatening to erupt, and the mayor declares that all citizens must “report home and remain indoors” while the situation is evaluated.

Sarah Petrangelo, a senior at West Warwick High School who plays Sandy Cheeks in the Players' production of "The SpongeBob Musical," rehearses a number Tuesday.

As the first on-stage production that the West Warwick High School Players have been able to perform since January of 2020 — just before the coronavirus pandemic forced the world into lockdown — the storyline is one that will undoubtedly feel familiar to members of the audience.

“It definitely relates back to COVID and what we’ve been experiencing in the world,” senior Sarah Petrangelo said. “Everyone can relate to it.”

Bikini Bottom’s residents don’t have much time to react, D’Ambra said, and hope seems all but lost. But SpongeBob and his pals Sandy Cheeks, played by Petrangelo, and Patrick Star, played by Brittsan, are determined to address the looming threat. 

“They want to be the ones to stop it and save the town, instead of giving up,” D’Ambra said. “Even when others are saying, ‘no, it’s not going to work,’ they still get up to do something.”

While the story aligns with what’s been going on globally, Richard Marchetti, who directs the show alongside Rikki Spelman, said the production was chosen largely because it seemed like a show that would attract a large audience following such a long hiatus.

From left: seniors Ethan Brittsan, as Patrick, and Markus D'Ambra, as SpongeBob, rehearse for "The SpongeBob Musical," opening tonight at West Warwick High School.

“We wanted something fun, lighthearted,” said Marchetti, music coordinator at West Warwick Public Schools. “We just wanted something that would draw people in, make people happy, lift people up, because it’s a story about a character that keeps saying, ‘when the going gets tough, the tough get going.’”

The show can be enjoyed by audience members of any age, Petrangelo added. It’s goofy, Brittsan said, but not too goofy — and in it, he said, the cast has made a strong effort “to get a message across.” 

“I think the moral of the story is to be nice to each other, and just to work as a team,” Petrangelo said. “With everything that’s happening in the world right now, we all should come together.”

For members of the West Warwick High School community, in particular, that message is especially meaningful right now. 

The production is dedicated to Matthew Dennison, the West Warwick High School senior who died last week from injuries sustained in February when the car he was in was struck by an alleged drunk driver.  

“We’re going to do it all for him, and do the best we can for him, because he’s not here to see it,” D’Ambra said of his late classmate. “It’s hard.”

The show highlights the importance of uniting as a community to overcome adversity, Petrangelo pointed out.

“I think that’s really what we’re going through right now with Matt — he was so loved in this community, and what I think we need to do at this time is come together,” she said. “It was important for us to dedicate the show to him, and to his family, and to support each other during this time.”

The cast of 31 students has been working since October on the musical, originally scheduled to run in January but postponed to March due to high COVID-19 case numbers. 

And based on their enthusiasm during a dress rehearsal Tuesday night, it will have been worth the wait.

The West Warwick High School auditorium has been transformed into Bikini Bottom, with fishing nets and lobster traps decorating the stage, as above it float flower clouds that anyone who’s seen the SpongeBob cartoon will recognize. Pool noodles are tied together to resemble reefs; coral-covered oil barrels are tucked to the side.

The set was built by Ken Townsend, technical director and director of property services for the West Warwick school district. There’s a homey-looking pineapple — that’s where SpongeBob lives — a moai head, home to Squidward Tentacles, and a rock topped with a weathervane, beneath which Patrick resides. 

In his portrayal of Patrick, a dimwitted starfish, Brittsan said he hopes to convey that one doesn’t need to be the smartest fish in the sea to contribute in a meaningful way.  

For D’Ambra, who already knew the character well when he was cast as SpongeBob, the goal has been to do justice to the happy-go-lucky, fun-loving sponge. 

Petrangelo, meanwhile, has enjoyed bringing life to Sandy, a squirrel who works as a scientist and lives beneath the sea in a “treedome,” donning a diving suit every time she ventures out of her oxygenated bubble. In honing her character, Petrangelo said the most difficult part to perfect has been Sandy’s Texas drawl. 

Petrangelo, who’s been acting with the Players since she was at Deering Middle School, added that she feels “very fortunate” that she gets to return to the stage one more time before graduating. 

D’Ambra and Brittsan shared similar sentiments. 

“I can’t tell you what a thrill it is to be back here,” said Brittsan, who’s been a member of the Players since entering high school. “We all put a lot of great effort into making these musicals, because a lot of us here are very committed to music. It just feels sort of like a family.”

D’Ambra, whose career with the Players began in middle school, credits the musical theater program with keeping him excited about school all these years. 

“I’m just so thankful for this group,” D’Ambra said. “We’ve all been through a lot, and we’ve come together as a family.”

Just as the Players have helped each other through the difficult times, D’Ambra added, he hopes their rendition of “The SpongeBob Musical” will help audience members see the brighter side of things. 

“It’s been a hard few years for a lot of people,” he said. “I think this is going to cheer a lot of people up and put a smile on people’s faces. It’s just a fun show.”

The SpongeBob Musical runs in the West Warwick High School auditorium March 17, 18 and 19 at 7 p.m., and March 19 and 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets are limited — seats are being sold at 55 percent of capacity — and can be purchased by visiting www.wwhsplayers.weebly.com.  

Originally published: March 19, 2022.

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Kel Mitchell and Lori Beth Denberg Muse Over Possible Gritty Reboot of 'Good Burger' at 90s Con

Kel Mitchell knows that reboots are hot right now and is wondering what that means for Good Burger.


ABC Audio caught up with the comedian recently at 90s Con in Hartford, Connecticut, and discussed a modern remake of the beloved 1997 Nickelodeon Movies film, which is based on a classic All That sketch. If Mitchell had it his way, he’d want a darker re-imagining.

Citing the grittier versions of Fresh Prince of Bel Air and the Archie comics, he remarked, “A darker version of Good Burger will be very interesting. I would love to see that.” He took note of the Fresh Prince reboot, Bel-Air, commenting, “That was really, really, really deep. They showed a dramatic side. So a dramatic side of Good Burger would be funny.”

Mitchell flirted with the possibility of bringing on horror master Jordan Peele to put a twisted spin on the Nickelodeon film, saying, “That would be great! A Jordan Peele Good Burger? I love it.”

The 43-year-old actor said he and his co-star Kenan Thompson “always talked about” doing a reboot, but admitted that they don’t have any say whether or not a dark version of the comedy will ever come to be. “It’s in the fans hands,” he explained. “Hit up Paramount!…Let them know.”

Lori Beth Denberg, another Good Burger alum, agreed that a reboot is overdue, and proposed a project focusing on the son of Mitchell’s character, Ed.  

When asked about the idea of the show taking a more sinister route, Denberg mused over the possibility of her character, Connie, being not-so-nice. “If it’s very dark, maybe I’d be mysterious and in the shadows, but you’d still know it’s me because of my crazy voice,” she posed. “Maybe I murdered someone. Or maybe I didn’t! We’ll have to see.”

Brian Robbins, President and CEO of Nickelodeon and Chief Content Officer, kids and family for Paramount Global recently revealed that he would like to see an animated Good Burger series.

There’s actually a Good Burger sequel in the form of a book called Good Burger 2 Go, where somebody forgets their change and Ed follows them across the country to get it back to them.

Good Burger is now available on Blu-ray. All That is available to stream on Paramount+. Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com.

Nickelodeon and ViacomCBS have been busy the last couple of years bringing back legacy properties for audiences of all ages, including Rugrats and iCarly for Paramount+. Thompson also hosted Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2021 tentpole event last year.

Kel's new book, Blessed Mode is out now. Lori Beth is reuniting with another of her All That co-stars, Danny Tamberelli (The Adventures of Pete & Pete) for a new digital series, The Tonopah Five.


Originally published: March 19, 2022.

Original source: Jam Broadcasting.

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Richland High School Actors Present 'The SpongeBob Musical'

RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL ACTORS PRESENT:
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

IN ADDITION TO DATES ABOVE: MARCH 17 - 7 PM *EXCLUSIVE K-8 & FAMILY PREVIEW*

TICKET SALES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 AT 12 NOON!

FREE GOLD CARD MEMBERS ONLY SPAGHETTI LUNCHEON ON SUNDAY AT 12:30 PRIOR TO THE 2 PM SHOW!



Johnstown, PA --

Are you a Gold Card Member? Richland Township Residing Senior Citizens (62+) receive free tickets to Richland sponsored events including our High School Play, Junior Musical, and Senior High Musical. Send a message on RHS' Contact form or leave them a message at 814-269-0300. They will return your call to fulfill your order by the next business day.

Friday, March 18, 2022 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 19, 2022 7:00 PM
Sunday, March 20, 2022 2:00 PM

This show is appropriate for all ages and similar to a G rated movie. The running time is approximately 2 hours + 15 minute Intermission.

Adapted from the iconic Nickelodeon series! SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward and all of Bikini Bottom face total annihilation—until a most unexpected hero rises to take center stage.

Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg
Book by Kyle Jarrow
Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau
Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I.
And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley
Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton / Additional Music by Tom Kitt

Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants, and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

DETAILS

The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!

The SpongeBob Musical is based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg and features a book by Kyle Jarrow, with original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants and T.I., and songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley. Additional lyrics are by Jonathan Coulton, with additional music by Tom Kitt. The musical production was conceived by Tina Landau.

HISTORY

Since its launch on July 17, 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has reigned as the number one kids’ animated series on TV for the last 17 years, while generating a universe of beloved characters, pop culture catchphrases and memes, theatrical releases, consumer products, a Tony award-winning Broadway musical and a global fan base. SpongeBob SquarePants is the most widely distributed property in Viacom International Media Networks history, seen in more than 170 countries, translated in 30+ languages, and averaging more than 140 million total viewers every quarter.

​SpongeBob SquarePants is created by Stephen Hillenburg and produced by Nickelodeon in Burbank, Calif. The character-driven cartoon chronicles the nautical and sometimes nonsensical adventures of SpongeBob, an incurably optimist and earnest sea sponge, and his undersea friends. The Broadway production of The SpongeBob Musical earned its place on 2017’s “Best of Broadway” lists including Broadway.com, BuzzFeed, The Chicago Tribune, The Daily Beast, Deadline, ET Online, Forbes, Time Out New York and Variety. The SpongeBob Musical was named Best Musical by the Drama Desk Awards and Outer Critics Circle and earned 12 Tony Award nominations – the most nominated musical of the 2017-2018 theatre season – winning for Best Scenic Design of a Musical (David Zinn).

The SpongeBob Musical is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. 
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Concord. 

Stream SpongeBob SquarePants on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com.

More Nick: Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights for Nickelodeon's Broadway Hit 'The SpongeBob Musical'!

Originally published: March 19, 2022.

H/T: WTAJ.

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