Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Omari Hardwick, Kelly Rowland and Rome Flynn Join Marsai Martin in 'Fantasy Football'

OMARI HARDWICK, KELLY ROWLAND AND ROME FLYNN
JOIN MARSAI MARTIN IN NICKELODEON AND AWESOMENESS FILMS’ FANTASY FOOTBALL, TO DEBUT ON PARAMOUNT+

NFL Films and EA SPORTS to Provide Production Expertise on Movie

Directed by Anton Cropper and Produced in Partnership with The SpringHill Company and Genius Entertainment, Production Begins This Month in Atlanta

(L-R) Omari Hardwick, Kelly Rowland and Rome Flynn. Courtesy of Awesomeness; Joshua Renfroe

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LOS ANGELES/ATLANTA—April 19, 2022—Omari Hardwick (Army of the Dead, Pieces of Her), Kelly Rowland (American Soul) and Rome Flynn (How to Get Away with Murder) have joined Marsai Martin (Little) to round out the cast of Fantasy Football, Nickelodeon and Awesomeness Films’ new live-action movie, set to debut exclusively on Paramount+ later this year. NFL Films and EA SPORTS™ have signed on to provide expertise on various aspects related to the film’s production. In partnership with The SpringHill Company and Genius Entertainment, the film begins shooting this month in Atlanta, Ga.

Fantasy Football follows 16-year-old Callie A. Coleman (Martin) who discovers she can control her professional football player dad, Bobby Coleman’s (Hardwick) prowess on the field through EA SPORTS Madden NFL. Keisha Coleman, Callie’s mom, is played by Rowland. Anderson Fisher, Bobby’s rookie archrival, is played by Emmy® Award-winner Flynn. Directed by NAACP® Image Award-winner and Emmy® Award-nominee Anton Cropper (Black-ish) and written by Emmy® Award winners Dan Gurewitch & David Young, the film is based on an original screenplay by Richard T. Jones & Jeremy Loethen and Tim Ogletree.

Said Cropper, “I am so excited to be working with such a talented and supportive group. Fantasy Football is a culmination of the adrenaline of the NFL and the fun of EA SPORTS Madden NFL, with the heart of a father-daughter relationship. As the father of a teenage daughter, I can’t wait to sit down and watch this with her. It’s everything a great film is supposed to be!”

Additional cast members announced today include Elijah Richardson as Nate, Hanani Taylor as Kayla, Abigail Killmeier as Margot, Tyla Harris as Zoey, and Isac Ivan as Oliver.

Fantasy Football is produced by The SpringHill Company (Space Jam: A New Legacy), the empowerment-led media conglomerate spearheaded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, and in partnership with wunderkind and creative mastermind Marsai Martin and Joshua Martin of Genius Entertainment (Little). LeBron James, Spencer Beighley and Jamal Henderson serve as producers for The SpringHill Company. Marsai Martin and Joshua Martin serve as producers, and Carol Martin and Jamila Jordan-Theus serve as executive producers for Genius Entertainment. Production of the film at Awesomeness is overseen by Syrinthia Studer, Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon and Awesomeness Films, and Jessica Smith, Director of Development. Timothy Bourne serves as producer.

Abigail Killmeier. Photo Credit Courtesy of Awesomeness

Anton Cropper. Photo Credit Courtesy of Awesomeness

Dan Gurewitch. Photo Credit Courtesy of Awesomeness

David Young. Photo Credit Courtesy of Awesomeness

Elijah Richardson. Photo Credit Courtesy of Awesomeness

Hanani Taylor. Photo Credit Courtesy of Stephanie Girard

Isac Ivan. Photo Credit Courtesy of Awesomeness

Kelly Rowland. Photo Credit Courtesy of Awesomeness

Marsai Martin. Photo Credit Courtesy of Brandon Almengo

Omari Hardwick. Photo Credit Courtesy of Awesomeness

Rome Flynn. Photo Credit Courtesy of Joshua Renfroe

Fantasy Football is the third film to enter production under Awesomeness and Nickelodeon Live-Action Film Studio head Studer, following The J Team, starring and executive produced by JoJo Siwa, and the upcoming Honor Society, starring Angourie Rice and Gaten Matarazzo.

About The SpringHill Company

The SpringHill Company is a global consumer and entertainment brand created to empower greatness in every individual by uniting three companies built by LeBron James and Maverick Carter: UNINTERRUPTED, the Sports Emmy-winning athlete empowerment media and consumer product company, SpringHill Entertainment, the premium scripted and unscripted film and television production company, and The Robot Company, the brand and culture consultancy. With a dynamic and diverse team committed to creating the most culturally inspired brands, entertainment, and products. The SpringHill Company is built to be the defining brand for a new generation. On the feature front, they recently released ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ and are set to release ‘House Party’ for New Line, as well as the Adam Sandler-led ‘Hustle’ for Netflix. The SpringHill Company is represented by WME and JSSK.

About Genius Entertainment

Genius Entertainment, founded by Actress/Executive Producer Marsai Martin alongside Joshua and Carol Martin, creates stories meant to inspire, illuminate, and celebrate the diverse experiences of girls and people of color. 

About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers.

In fiscal year 2021, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $5.6 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Titanfall™ and F1™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.

EA SPORTS, Battlefield, Need for Speed, Apex Legends, The Sims and Titanfall are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden, NFL, FIFA and F1 are the property of their respective owners and used with permission.

About Awesomeness

Founded in 2012, Awesomeness is a media company focused on serving the global Gen Z audience through its digital publishing, film and television studio divisions. Awesomeness has become the destination for youth culture, cultivating a loyal audience with award-winning programming on the world’s biggest streaming services including Netflix (smash-hit film series “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before,” Emmy® winner “Trinkets”) and Hulu (Emmy® winner “Zac & Mia”, Emmy® nominee “Pen15”),  along with the company’s immensely popular short-form programs on YouTube (“Next Influencer,” Twin My Heart,” “Noah Beck Tries Things,” “My Dream QuinceaƱera”), that garner hundreds of millions of views. As a leading media brand, Awesomeness’ worldwide distribution footprint spans owned, social and premium SVOD platforms. Awesomeness is part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands and headquartered in Los Angeles, with additional offices in New York. 

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 43rd 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 is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.

About Paramount+

Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news, and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world’s biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream CBSN for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis, and ET Live for entertainment coverage.

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

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Hardwick is represented by WME and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern; Rowland by Gersh and Roc Nation Management; Flynn by Innovative Artists, Weiner Dale Management and Meyers & Downs; Richardson by CESD and Terrific Talent; Taylor by AEFH; Killmeier by Savage Agency and Treadwell Entertainment Group; Harris by Alexander White Agency and Authentic Talent and Literary Management; Ivan by Stellar Talent Agency; and Gonzalez by SMAC Entertainment.


Additional source: Deadline.

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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for April 19, 2022 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for April 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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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for April 18, 2022 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for April 18, 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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Angus Imrie Hopes to Portray Zero in Live-Action 'Star Trek: Prodigy' Adaptation

Actor Angus Imrie, who voices Zero on Star Trek: Prodigy, has revealed that he would love to one day portray his popular character in a live-action adaptation of Nickelodeon's hit CG-animated series!

Dee Bradley Baker as Murf, Rylee Alazraqui as Rok-Tahk, and Angus Imrie as Zero

Speaking to Geek Culture to celebrate the South East Asia launch of Prodigy, Imrie revealed: “Oh, yeah, I’d fight tooth and nail to be able to do that. I mean, you know if there may be a live-action version of this and I’m not playing Zero, I’ll make sure I do!”

You can read Geek Culture's interview with Imrie, as well as Kate Mulgrew and Ella Purnell, who voice Captain Janeway and Gwyndala, respectively, on the series on geekculture.co!

STAR TREK: PRODIGY currently streams exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Australia, Latin America and the Nordics, and will also be coming soon to Nickelodeon international channels, which are available in 180 countries globally. In Canada, it airs on Bell Media’s CTV Sci-Fi Channel and streams on Crave. STAR TREK: PRODIGY is distributed by ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group.


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Netflix Adds 'The Fairly OddParents' Seasons 1-3

Netflix in the U.S. has acquired the rights to the first three seasons of Nickelodeon's hit animated series, The Fairly OddParents.


Netflix has licensed 39 episodes in total, representing seasons 1-3 of the show. These are the seasons that originally ran on Nickelodeon between 2001 and 2003.

The Fairly OddParents, joins other Nickelodeon series currently available on the streaming platform, including: Avatar: The Last Airbender, Sam & Cat, Victorious, The Haunted HathawaysHenry Danger., and That Girl Lay Lay.

It's currently unknown whether other Netflix services around the world will also be adding the series, however, it seems unlikely at this time as Nelvana owns the rights to the series outside the U.S.

Update (4/19) - The Fairly OddParents is currently 10th place in the Netflix charts!

Update (4/20) - The series is currently in 7th place!

Timmy Turner, a 10-year-old boy, has had it with his babysitter, Vicky! He summons his fairy godparents who have the power to grant him wishes. Some of the wishes are really helpful, others don't work out so well. Timmy's godparents Wanda and Cosmo have ideas of their own and always lead Timmy on interesting adventures. Tara Strong, Daran Norris, Susanne Blakeslee, and Carlos Alazraqui voice star.


Fairly OddParents was created by Butch Hartman (Danny Phantom, T.U.F.F. Puppy, Bunsen Is a Beast), and started out as a series of shorts featured as part of Nickelodeon's animation showcase series Oh Yeah! Cartoons. Following the popularity of the shorts, Nickelodeon greenlit a full Fairly OddParents series, which aired for 161 episodes over 10 seasons between March 30, 2001 – July 26, 2017. The series also spawned several movies and specials, including three crossovers with Jimmy Neutron (now available on DVD) and three live-action movies. Fairly OddParents is currently Nickelodeon's second longest running television series, after SpongeBob SquarePants.

The entire series is available to stream on Paramount+.

The news comes as Nickelodeon and Paramount+ debuts Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder, a brand new series that combines live action and animation and picks up years after the original ended by following Timmy Turner’s cousin, Vivian “Viv” Turner, and her new stepbrother, Roy Raskin, as they navigate life in Dimmsdale with the help of their fairy godparents, Wanda and Cosmo. Daran Norris and Susanne Blakeslee reprise their respective roles of Cosmo and Wanda, respectively. Season one is streaming now on Paramount+.

The news was first reported by What's on Netflix.

Stream all your favorite Nickelodeon shows old and new on Paramount+. Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!


Originally published: April 16, 2022.

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Kate Mulgrew Wants to See 'Star Trek: Voyager' Cast Guest Star on 'Star Trek: Prodigy'

Actor and Star Trek legend Kate Mulgrew has revealed that she would love to see the crew of Voyager crew reunite and make guest appearances in Nickelodeon's hit CG-animated series, Star Trek: Prodigy!


Speaking to Geek Culture, to celebrate the South East Asia launch of Prodigy, Mulgrew, who voices Captain Janeway, a Emergency Command Hologram who guides the kid crew of the USS Protostar on their journey, revealed: “I’d love to see Rob Picardo come in as The Doctor, and I’d love to see John de Lancie’s Q, and (Ethan) Phillips –  every member of the crew! I’d love to have them all and maybe over time, that will come to be.”

The news follows Mulgrew's Star Trek: Voyager co-star Robert Beltran returning to his role as Captain Chakotay for a cameo during the first half of the series.

You can read Geek Culture's interview with Mulgrew as well as newcomers Ella Purnell and Angus Imrie, who voice Gwyndala and Zero, respectively on the series on geekculture.co!

STAR TREK: PRODIGY currently streams exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Australia, Latin America and the Nordics, and will also be coming soon to Nickelodeon international channels, which are available in 180 countries globally. In Canada, it airs on Bell Media’s CTV Sci-Fi Channel and streams on Crave. STAR TREK: PRODIGY is distributed by ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group.


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Camp Fire Sandusky County in Ohio to Host Nickelodeon Camp

Nick News Brief: Camp Fire Sandusky County in Fremont, Ohio will be hosting a Nickelodeon Camp for kids later this year! For information when it becomes available, visit https://www.campfiresc.org.



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Nickelodeon Treasure Hunt to Return to Malta in May 2022

Nickelodeon Treasure Hunt Malta, which first took place in 2019, is set to return in Valletta on May 28 and 29!


During the free, outdoor weekend event, families will be challenged to find clues at hotspot locations around Valletta and take photos with Nickelodeon characters in augmented reality. They will also have the chance to get slimed, visit a life-sized Krusty Krab, attend live shows on the main stage and participate in exclusive meet-and-greets with well-known characters.

Characters from SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and Shimmer and Shine, among others, will be present.

For the first time in Malta, lucky kids (and adults!) will get a chance to follow in the footsteps of some of the world’s biggest stars and get a sliming of a lifetime in Nickelodeon’s Slimulator machine in Triton Square.


Other activities include a life-sized Krusty Krab complete with games and a chance to get on the Employee of the Month wall alongside SpongeBob; fun-packed character shows and family entertainment on the main stage at St. George’s Square; and exclusive Meet & Greets with beloved Nickelodeon characters from SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol, Shimmer and Shine and more.


To complement these activations, Nickelodeon Treasure Hunt Malta will feature an interactive mobile map, where families will be challenged to find clues at hotspot locations around Valletta and take photos with Nickelodeon characters in augmented reality to save and share.

The event is organized by Velocity International, Paramount’s in-house commercial integrated marketing agency.

“The second edition of Nickelodeon Treasure Hunt is landing in Malta and promises a unique, fun-packed weekend,” said Lee Sears, executive VP and general manager of international digital and ad sales at Paramount. “This experience is an exciting way for kids and families to immerse themselves in the world of Nick by connecting with their favorite characters and making valuable memories whilst discovering how much Malta has to offer to families visiting the island.”

After a networking lunch at Shangri La, the guests were accompanied to the Malta Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, to enjoy an exclusive, private tour of the pavilion and attend the prize give-away of the pre-organized social media campaign that Malta Tourism Authority had organized.


“In the Malta Tourism Strategy 2021-2030, we have listed family tourism as one of our priorities for the tourism sector, especially during this recovery period,” said Clayton Bartolo, Minister for Tourism for Malta. “Having the Nickelodeon Treasure Hunt back in Malta is intrinsically related to this priority, and I am sure that once again, Malta will be able to cement its position as a family-friendly destination, where families with children of all ages can enjoy a fun, safe and unforgettable vacation.”

Dr. Gavin Gulia, chairman of the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA), added, “One of the niches which we, as an Authority, continuously focus on in the Maltese Tourism Industry is family tourism. I am pleased, on behalf of the MTA, to welcome back the Nickelodeon Treasure Hunt to the Maltese Islands, and in particular to our beautiful capital city, Valletta. I am sure that this event being held at the end of May will be an additional incentive for families from all over the world to choose Malta for a well-deserved break with their families. There is truly something for everyone in Malta and Gozo, and partnerships with international brands such as Nickelodeon are helping us to enhance our product by giving families memories to last a lifetime and an appetite to come back for more.”

Nickelodeon Treasure Hunt Malta first launched in 2019, harnessing the global power of the Nickelodeon brand and its universally loved characters to drive tourism to Malta’s family-friendly attractions during off-peak months. To celebrate the launch, Air Malta unveiled a plane with Nickelodeon livery.

This Nickelodeon experience builds upon the success of the annual Isle of MTV Malta live music event which helped reposition Malta as a youth travel destination. MTV International recently announced that Isle of MTV Malta is returning for its 14th edition on July 19, with global superstar DJ Marshmello headlining the summer festival.

More information can be found on the official Nickelodeon Treasure Hunt Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/nickelodeontreasurehuntmalta.

Event Description:

Nickelodeon Treasure Hunt Malta

The 2nd edition of Nickelodeon Treasure Hunt is landing in Malta and promises a unique, fun-packed weekend! Full of exciting ways for kids & families to immerse themselves in the world of Nickelodeon. Connecting with their favourite characters, making memories whilst discovering how much Malta has to offer!

28 May 2022 - 29 May 2022
From 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Valletta, Malta

For the first time in Malta, lucky kids (and adults!) will get a chance to follow in the footsteps of some of the world’s biggest stars and get a sliming of a lifetime in Nickelodeon’s Slimulator machine in Triton Square. Other activities include a life-sized Krusty Krab complete with games and a chance to get on the Employee of the Month wall alongside SpongeBob; fun-packed character shows and family entertainment on the main stage at St. George’s Square; and exclusive Meet & Greets with beloved Nickelodeon characters from SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol, Shimmer and Shine and more. To complement these activations, Nickelodeon Treasure Hunt Malta will feature an interactive mobile map, where families will be challenged to find clues at hotspot locations around Valletta and take photos with Nickelodeon characters in augmented reality to save and share.

This outdoor weekend event will run in Valletta on May 28th and 29th this year.

Come join us!

This event will follow the COVID-19 Protocols which will be in place at the time of the said event, if any.

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Originally published: April 14, 2022.

Original source: TVKIDS; H/T: Special thanks to @RegularTweetsUK for the news!; Additional sources: TradeArabia News Service via Gulf Digital News.

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Konami Announces 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection'

Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo are back from the sewers with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection! In collaboration with Nickelodeon, thirteen radical games from Konami’s entire archive of retro 8-bit, 16-bit, and arcade Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) titles and their Japanese versions.


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection is coming to PS5 and PS4 later this year. Announced at Sony's March State of Play, the collection features thirteen classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles games, including Turtles in Time.


Developed by Konami in collaboration with Nickelodeon and Digital Eclipse, the collection spans games from arcade, Nintendo (NES), Super Nintendo (SNES), Sega Genesis, and Game Boy. Games have been updated with HD textures, and have modern features like save and rewind, as well as both local and online play in some games. There are also new modes like Boss Rush and Challenge Mode.


Update (3/23) - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection is now available to pre-order for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC Steam! The title's box cover art has also been revealed!:





Here's the full list of games in the collection:

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Arcade)
  • TMNT: Turtles in Time (Arcade)
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES)
  • TMNT II: The Arcade Game (NES)
  • TMNT III: The Manhattan Project (NES)
  • TMNT IV: Turtles in Time (SNES)
  • TMNT: The Hyperstone Heist (Genesis)
  • TMNT: Fall of the Foot Clan (Game Boy)
  • TMNT II: Back from the Sewers (Game Boy)
  • TMNT III: Radical Rescue (Game Boy)
  • TMNT: Tournament Fighters (NES)
  • TMNT: Tournament Fighters (SNES)
  • TMNT: Tournament Fighters (Genesis)

The Cowabunga Collection also includes local and online co-op, including for games like TMNT 2: The Arcade Game, TMNT 3: The Manhattan Project, and TMNT 4: Turtles in Time. The Hyperstone Heist will have local multi-player.

Konami Digital Entertainment senior producer Charles Murakami enthuses: “I grew up on these Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle games and can’t wait to have gamers of all generations relive these legendary classics or try them for the first time. With collaboration from our partners at Nickelodeon and Digital Eclipse, we set out to make a celebration of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ world. As you dig deep into the Turtles’ lair, you’ll discover the comic and cartoon influences on each of the games. With hundreds of never-before-seen source material, this will be a perfect addition to any fan’s collection.”

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC via Steam, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. The collection will cost $39.99.


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection trailer:


Press release:

Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo are back from the sewers with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection! In collaboration with Nickelodeon, thirteen radical games from KONAMI’s entire archive of retro 8-bit, 16-bit, and arcade Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) titles and their Japanese versions* will be coming to PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series XĒ€S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC Steam. Physical retail and digital versions will be available in 2022 at SRP $39.99.

This incredible collection of thirteen original classics gives chasing down Shredder, fighting the Foot, and tangling-up with Bebop and Rocksteady a fresh look at why KONAMI’s adaptations of the heroes in a half shell set the standard in beat ‘em up, action games. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection includes:

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Arcade) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time (Arcade) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game (NES) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project (NES) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters (NES) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time (Super Nintendo) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters (Super Nintendo) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist (Sega Genesis) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters (Sega Genesis) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of The Foot Clan (Game Boy) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Back From The Sewers (Game Boy) • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: Radical Rescue (Game Boy)

KONAMI partnered with game developer Digital Eclipse to expertly adapt these classics for modern gaming systems with a fantastic set of quality-of-life features including save anytime and rewind, button mapping, and added online play for certain games** with local couch play for all titles where originally intended. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection will also come with a digital game guide for each title to help players fight and sometimes swim through difficult areas.

The games are based on the characters and themes of the 80’s children’s cartoon and comic book series, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles often taking place in a fictionalized New York City, around the sewers, inside futuristic enemy bases and even across time itself! In collaboration with Nickelodeon, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection will also include loads of extras using imagery from the original cartoons, comics and other historic TMNT media content in a compiled Museum connecting the franchise across the various mediums. Additionally, never-before-seen development art, sketches and game design material will also be included.

*11 Japanese regional versions total -No Japanese versions released for TMNT (Arcade) and TMNT: Tournament Fighters (NES) **Titles with online functionality -TMNT (Arcade), TMNT: Turtles in Time (Arcade), TMNT: The Hyperstone Heist, TMNT Tournament Fighters (Super Nintendo)

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Press release, via Gaming Trend:

LOS ANGELES – April 21, 2022 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (KONAMI) today announced the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection limited edition box set. In collaboration with Nickelodeon, Konami’s physical collector’s box includes one-of-a-kind items and exclusive artwork from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman.


As a follow-up to the recently announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection (TMNT), this box set comes as a one-time, limited run production containing artwork and design material inspired from various KONAMI TMNT games including:

  • Physical copy of the game with original box design by Kevin Eastman
  • Cloth poster featuring Kevin Eastman’s adaptation of TMNT: Turtles in Time (16” by 24”)
  • Multi-layer acrylic diorama of Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo (4.5” by 5”)
  • Enamel pin set of five classic designs – The Technodrome, Turtle Blimp, Party Wagon, Shredder and Krang
  • Set of 12 translucent comic style character trading cards based on TMNT: Tournament Fighters with rarely seen appearances from Wingnut, Armaggon, Chrome Dome, War, Aska, Karai and more (3” by 5”)
  • Full color artbook with 180 pages featuring a chapter dedicated to each of the 13 games in the compilation (5.5” by 8”)

Pre-order the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection limited edition box set now for SRP $149.99. This collector’s box is available for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch with availability through US and Canada based retailers only.

This incredible collection of thirteen original classics gives chasing down Shredder, fighting the Foot, and tangling-up with Bebop and Rocksteady a fresh look at why KONAMI’s adaptations of the heroes in a half shell set the standard in beat ‘em up, action games. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection includes:

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Arcade)
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time (Arcade)
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES)
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game (NES)
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project (NES)
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters (NES)
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time (Super Nintendo)
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters (Super Nintendo)
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist (Sega Genesis)
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters (Sega Genesis)
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of The Foot Clan (Game Boy)
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Back From The Sewers (Game Boy)
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: Radical Rescue (Game Boy)

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From the official PlayStation Blog:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection launches this year

They’re lean, they’re green, and they're back with 13 classic arcade and console hits coming to PlayStation.

Charles Murakami, Senior Producer, Konami

Hi everyone! We’re glad to finally unveil the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection! Ever since we started releasing collections, the response from our fans has been emphatic on what we should do next – “Give us the Turtles!” Together with Nickelodeon and Digital Eclipse, we’re compiling one of the most comprehensive retro game collections ever.

It was clear from the start The Cowabunga Collection needed the entire western release of 8-bit and 16-bit games, their Japanese versions, and of course the TMNT Arcade games. Together we’re bringing all 13 console and arcade games and their regional versions to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in 2022.

We could tell right away that Digital Eclipse is a natural fit for this project. Digital Eclipse are adept developers and video game historians, having breathed new life to some of the most beloved video game classics. Beyond their technical capabilities is a genuine connection for the TMNT franchise.  Together, we added modern quality-of-life features as well as compiling a load of extras that fans will appreciate. Combined with Rewind and Save Anytime, we’re designing custom game guides harkening to the aesthetic of the video game magazines from the 80’s and 90’s to help get players through some of those notoriously tricky parts…you know what we’re talking about! 

Our partners at Nickelodeon provided amazing imagery from the original cartoons series and comic books and helped connect the franchise from the different mediums. While bringing our heroes in a half shell back to the surface, we were immediately taken back to a time where we grabbed three other friends to save April from a burning building, struggled to swim through obstacles and prevent the dam from exploding, or discovered that there were secret areas where Casey Jones slammed Raphael into the ground.

Instead of pumping a machine full of quarters, the Cowabunga Collection’s Arcade games (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time) lets you and up to three friends have the arcade experience at home on your couch or online. The 8-bit TMNT II: The Arcade Game, TMNT III: The Manhattan Project, and the 16-bit TMNT IV: Turtles in Time, and The Hyperstone Heist will also have all the local multi-player fun of yesteryear.

To complete the collection, we included the handheld titles. To some they’re a deeper cut, but these three handheld adventures had some of the best side-scrolling action on any platform. TMNT III: Radical Rescue (1993), employs a gameplay style later popularized by Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (1997) and sets players off as Michelangelo on an adventure to free his brothers. Each ninja turtle Michelangelo rescues brings new abilities and opens-up more of the map to explore. A game truly ahead of its time.

Finally, the three one-on-one fighting games: Tournament Fighters. We dreamed of pitting our favorite characters against each other, and these games let our dreams come true. The two 16-bit games have been true classics with players mastering every move. But we knew we had to include the last 8-bit game Konami ever released. Considered one of the best fighting games on that console, and one that had been overlooked over the years, we couldn’t wait to give this game the attention it deserves. 

30 years is a long to hang on for a collection of these masterpieces, but we hope you’ll find that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection has been worth the wait.





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The news comes as Dotemu and Tribute Games are planning to release a retro-inspired TMNT brawler, Shredder's Revenge, later this year.

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Originally published: March 10, 2022.

Original source: IGN; Additional sources: WorthPlaying, GoNintendo, PolygonThe IlluminerdiHip-Hop Wired.

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