Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for March 21, 2023 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for March 21, 2023 | 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.

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'Transformers: EarthSpark - Season 1, Episodes 1-10' to Rollout Onto DVD on May 16

Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment will release Transformers: EarthSpark - Season 1, Episodes 1-10 on DVD on May 16!


As the name suggests, the DVD will feature the first 10 episodes of Nickelodeon's hit CG-animated Paramount+ Original series Transformers: EarthSpark, which premiered November 2022 on Paramount+ and have just finished airing on Nickelodeon. The latest eight episodes from the 26-episode first season premiered on Paramount+ on March 3.

Transformers: EarthSpark - Season 1, Episodes 1-10 is available to pre-order now at Best Buy, priced $11.99.

Below is a rundown of the episodes expected to be on the Transformers: EarthSpark - Season 1, Episodes 1-10 DVD:

1. & 2. Secret Legacy Pt. 1 and Pt. 2: Robby has trouble adjusting after their family's big move to the rural town of Witwicky, until he and his sister, Mo, discover the first-ever Earthborn Transformers. (Runtime: 45min; #999; series premiere)

3. Moo-ving In: As the Malto family get used to its new members, Bumblebee quickly learns that his mission to train the Terrans won't be as easy as he thought. (Runtime: 23min; #103)

4. House Rules: Thrash is impatient with the family rules and convinces Mo to push their boundaries. But when a Decepticon needs their help, Mo and Thrash find themselves playing by a far more dangerous set of rules. (Runtime: 23min; #104)

5. Classified: G.H.O.S.T. Special Agent Schloder pursues Twitch after mistaking her for a Deception. Meanwhile, Dot is put through G.H.O.S.T. orientation, where she learns that her employer's intentions may not be what they seem. (Runtime: 23min; #105)

6. Traditions: Robby backs out of Alex's traditional Wakwak hunt, so Alex shares his family history with Bumblebee, while Twitch, eager to gain her own traditions, encounters "Dad2" - Wheeljack. (Runtime: 23min; #106)

7. Friends and Family: The Terrans' erratic behavior may be affecting Mo and Robby's anxiety about their first day at their new school. Or it could be something far worse... (Runtime: 23min; #107)

8. Decoy: While out on a mission to capture three Mini-Cassette bots, Megatron and Optimus Prime have a disagreement about G.H.O.S.T.'s treatment of Decepticons. (Runtime: 23min; #108)

9. & 10. Age of Evolution, Pt. 1 and Pt. 2: Twitch and Thrash wonder if they're the only Terrans on Earth. Their family, Optimus Prime, and Bumblebee help seek answers and find new allies! Meanwhile, Mandroid captures Dot and Megatron. Can the larger group become a team and save their friends? (Runtime: 45min; #998)


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PARAMOUNT+ ANNOUNCES SECOND SEASON OF “TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK”

All-New Episodes to Return on Friday, March 3, Exclusively on Paramount+

Produced by Nickelodeon Animation, the First 10 Episodes of Season One Are Currently Available to Stream Exclusively on Paramount+

Feb. 1, 2023 – Paramount+ today announced the renewal of the original animated series TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK for a second season, which will follow the Malto family and Terrans on even higher stakes adventures packed with humor, heart and family. Beginning Friday, March 3, the next eight episodes of the first season will be available to stream in the U.S. and Canada, with additional international territories to follow. The first 10 episodes of the 26-episode season premiered in November 2022, and are available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, Latin America, Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, South Korea and France.


Released today, the all-new trailer and artwork showcases more Autobots, more Decepticons and more Terrans! In the next eight TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK season one episodes, the Terrans continue to uncover their powers while they learn to protect themselves against G.H.O.S.T. Twitch, Thrash and the rest of the Malto family will continue to learn what it means to be a Transformers robot, what it means to be human and ultimately what it means to be a family. Making their debut in the series are Keith David (“The Princess and the Frog”) as Grimlock, Alfie Alan (“Game of Thrones”) as Tarantulas and Roger Craig Smith (“Regular Show”) as Breakdown.

“The highly anticipated series TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK premiered with a strong launch on Paramount+, ranking as one of the top five most-watched Kids & Family series,” said Tanya Giles, chief programming officer of Paramount Streaming. “In partnership with Hasbro, eOne and our studio partner Nickelodeon, we’re thrilled to continue telling the story of the Malto family and the new generation of Transformers robots.”

The original animated series will make its weekly debut on Nickelodeon beginning this Friday, Feb. 3 at 7:30 P.M., ET/PT. In the one-hour premiere, “Secret Legacy,” Robby has trouble adjusting after his family’s big move to the rural town of Witwicky until he and his sister, Mo, discover the first-ever earthborn Transformers. The previously released episodes will continue to debut Fridays on Nickelodeon through March 3.

TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK introduces a new generation of Transformers robots – the first to be born on Earth – and together with the humans who welcome them and care for them, they’ll redefine what it means to be a family. 

The dynamic voice cast of TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK includes Sydney Mikayla (“Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts”) as Robby Malto, Zion Broadnax (“Day Shift”) as Mo Malto, Benny Benni Latham (“Cornerstones: Founding Voices of the Black Church”) as Dot Malto, Jon Jon Briones (“Ratched”) as Alex Malto, Kathreen Khavari (“Dead End: Paranormal Park”) as Twitch, Zeno Robinson (“Big City Greens”) as Thrash, Danny Pudi (“Community”) as Bumblebee, Alan Tudyk (“Resident Alien”) as Optimus Prime, Rory McCann (“Game of Thrones”) as Megatron, Cissy Jones (“The Owl House”) as Elita-1, Diedrich Bader (“Better Things”) as Mandroid, Cyrus Arnold (“Diary of a Wimpy Kid”) as Jawbreaker, Z Infante (“Dead End: Paranormal Park”) as Nightshade and Stephanie Lemelin (“Dawn of the Croods”) as Hashtag.


TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK is created and co-executive produced by Dale Malinowski (“Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”) and executive produced by Ant Ward (“Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”). The series is developed for television by Claudia Spinelli, senior vice president of Big Kids Animation, Nickelodeon. Production is overseen for Nickelodeon by Mikiel Houser, executive in charge of production, and for eOne by Kari Rosenberg.

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About Transformers

The TRANSFORMERS brand is a global powerhouse franchise with millions of fans around the world. Since 1984, the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons has come to life in movies, TV shows, comic books, innovative toys, and digital media, bringing incredible “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” experiences to fans of all ages. The brand’s enduring connection is made possible by its rich storytelling and characters: the heroic Autobots who seek to protect all life, and the evil Decepticons who seek to conquer the universe. The TRANSFORMERS brand is a Hasbro franchise, which includes Hasbro’s new TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK toy line, inspired by the series.

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 CBS News Network for 24/7 news and CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis.

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

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.

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Originally published: March 21, 2023.

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'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Shares First Look at Fire Nation Princess Zeisan

Avatar: The Last Airbender isn't afraid to drop bombshells about its lore, and we've become very aware of that in the last few years. As interest in Avatar has risen so too has the franchise's interest in divulging secrets. While the IP works on its next projects behind the scenes, the Avatar fandom is doing what it can to unearth new details about the series when possible, and a big revelation about the Fire Nation just took the community by storm.


After all, we just got our first look at a familiar Fire Nation princess. The fandom has been given an official first look at Princess Zeisan, the sister of Fire Lord Sozin.

As you can see above, the team behind Avatar shared official artwork of Zeisan, and the reveal marked a first for the princess. After all, we have heard about Fire Lord Sozin's sister before but we never found out what she looks like. All we knew was that Zeisan was averse to the Fire Nation's quest to conquer the world, and the princess ended up finding peace in the air nomad way of life.

If you have never heard of Princess Zeisan before now, you should know the character was introduced outside of the main Avatar series. Their first appearance was marked in the core book of Avatar Legends: The Role-Playing Game which includes canon details about the series. It was there we learned Fire Lord Sozin had a sister who made her Azulon's aunt. And of course, this made her a great-aunt to Iroh and Ozai and so forth.

According to her lore, Princess Zeisan wasn't able to fire bend and spent her early years being pitted against Sozin to no end. She went on to study the ways of the Air Nomad under Sister Rioshon, and the two women fell in love. However, they knew their relationship could never be legitimized due to their positions, and Zeisan ultimately ended up engaged to an Air Nomad philosopher named Khandro. Disguised as a political marriage, Zeisan hoped marrying Khandro would help even the Fire Nation moving forward as her fiancé was really the leader of a renegade organization called Guiding Wind. But when Sozin was approached about the arrangement, things did not go as Zeisan hoped.

The Fire Nation royal led a complicated life, and Princess Zeisan shows us what could have happened to Sozin if his bond with the Avatar hadn't frayed to pieces. Now, we know what the heroine looked liked thanks to this key art. And if we are lucky, Avatar will continue to explore the Fire Nation's intricate history as the franchise expands. 

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Original source: ComicBook.com; H/T: Hitek.

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'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Casting Call Shares New 'Adult Gaang' Movie Details

It has been a couple of years since word dropped about Avatar: The Last Airbender's return. After making a resurgence in popularity, Aang and the gang became major players in television during the pandemic. Streaming services elevated the team, and now, the team at Avatar Studios is working on a new film featuring Aang's crew. And thanks to the movie's casting call, Avatar: The Last Airbender has some new details to share with fans.


Over on social media, DanielRPK has shared details about the adult Avatar movie casting call with fans. It was there fans were given insight into three familiar characters. After all, the untitled Avatar film will follow Aang's gang as young adults, so the years have changed the team. You can read up on their aged-up biographies below:

  • Aang – "24, male, from a fictional community inspired by the monastic cultures of Asia. Adventurous, kind, with a youthful exuberance and energy, Aang wants to be everyone's best friend. He prefers to resolve conflict without violence.
  • Katara – "26, female, from a fictional community inspired by cultures of the First Nations of Canada, Indigenous American and Inuit people. Independent, passionate, and determined, Katara is a young woman with a huge heart who often puts the needs of others ahead of her own. She believes in the goodness and potential of others, even if they don't believe in themselves."
  • Sokka – "27, male, from a fictional community inspired by cultures of the First Nations of Canada, Indigenous American and Inuit people. Sokka is a charismatic and ambitious man with a wry sense of humor. He's a natural leader and storyteller, and he's always looking to help those around him. Courageous and resourceful, Sokka is not afraid to fight for what he believes in."

As you can see above, the Avatar movie descriptions lay out the fundamentals of Aang, Sokka, and Katara. It seems their personalities will remain unchanged for the most part, but it is clear the trio are more confident in their skills. Sokka appears to come into his own as a leader, and of course, Aang is still balancing his Avatar duties with his tendency to overexcite.

These character bios also confirm the trio's ages. Aang will be 24 years old while Katara comes in at 26 years old. Sokka will remain the oldest at 27 years old, and with these ages, we can figure out where the rest of the gang stands. Zuko should be 28 years old in this film should he appear, and Toph will be 24 years old just like Aang.

And finally, the biggest information Avatar fans have taken from these blurbs is the fact casting is already happening. This gives netizens a better idea of where Avatar Studios is with the project, and of course, it teases the advent of new actors. Jack De Sena voiced Sokka originally while Mae Whitman handled Katara. Zach Tyler Eisen did the voice of Aang, and while his co-stars remain active in the acting business, Eisen stepped away from the profession in 2008. It looks like the upcoming Avatar film may replace the actors of its original gang. And if that is the case, fans can look forward to hearing how the older heroes will sound.

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'Double Dare' Host Marc Summers Reveals Bad News for the Reboot

After 500 episodes of Double Dare, it looks like the series may be done for good. Catching up with long-time host Marc Summers at 90s Con this past weekend, ComicBook.com's Chris Killian got the scoop on when fans can expect more of the classic Nickelodeon gameshow. As it turns out, Summers says there may never be another new episode of the show.


"I was told they will never, ever do it again" Summers told Killian. "But there are over 300 episodes on Paramount+ of Double Dare, so you can see me 24/7 there. Apparently a lot of people do, because the checks are pretty good."

First debuting in 1986, the first iteration ran for a staggering 482 episodes between 1986 and 1993. After an extended hiatus, a revival of the show was launched for one season of 67 episodes in 2000 and another iteration between 2018 and 2019. The initial batch of episodes was hosted in entirety by Summers while Double Dare 2000 was hosted by Jason Harris. Liza Koshy then hosted Double Dare 2018, with Summers returning as both executive reporter and on-field host.

Summers also recently had a prominent role in The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story, a documentary looking back at the channel's 90s-era programming.

The official synopsis for the film reads: "For millions of children and adults, the Nickelodeon Network is synonymous with growing up. In just a few years, the channel grew from a small local channel to an international phenomenon that helped shape a generation. Led by trailblazing visionary Geraldine Laybourne and her commitment to putting kids first, a group of unconventional heroes turned an underdog channel into an $8 billion dollar juggernaut as the golden standard for children's programming."

The Orange Years is now streaming on Hulu while an extensive Double Dare library, and other 90s-era Nickelodeon hits, can be seen on Paramount+. Try Paramount+ for FREE at ParamountPlus.com.

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Nickelodeon Orders 'King of Corn' Pilot; To Feature Sainty Nelsen

Nick News Brief: Nickelodeon has ordered a pilot for a project titled King of Corn, which will feature voice actor Sainty Nelsen! Not much is currently known about the project, however, Nelsen, who voices Mee-Maw on The Loud House, has said that it's "coming soon to Nickelodeon".


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Paramount+ to Offer Mobile-Only Subscription in Mexico and Brazil; Launches App For LG Smart TVs in GSA

Paramount+ will launch its first mobile-only plan in Brazil and Mexico on April 18. The “Basic Plan” will allow subscribers to stream content on one mobile device or tablet at a time, uninterrupted and without ads.


Paramount Global’s streaming service Paramount+ will launch its first mobile-only plan in Brazil and Mexico on April 18. The “Basic Plan” will allow subscribers to stream content on one mobile device or tablet at a time, uninterrupted and without ads.

“This new offering is part of our broader strategy to scale Paramount+. With multi-tier pricing options, Paramount+ will reach even more subscribers by fitting diverse customer choices and grow our global direct-to-consumer distribution. With mobile entertainment consumption increasing around the world, a mobile-only option will make our slate of programming more accessible to our audiences in mobile-first countries,”  said Marco Nobili, Executive Vice President and International General Manager for Paramount+.

Paramount Global noted that content consumption habits were quickly evolving everywhere, and that mobile in particular was growing in Latin America. Citing internal studies, the company said more than 50% of the online population in both Mexico and Brazil use smartphones to access streaming services for watching on-demand content.

In Mexico, the Paramount+ mobile-only service will be prized at 79 pesos a month (US$4.18), or 709 a year (US$37.48). The streamer had launched in the country with that same monthly price for its standard service, but that has since been raised to 109 pesos, with the annual subscription now coming in at 979 pesos. Meanwhile, in Brazil, the same plan will be available for 14.90 reais per month (US$2.82), or 133.90 per year (US$25.36). The standard service there costs 19.90 reais monthly, or 178.90 reais per year.

Paramount+ offers exclusive originals, films and series from its parent company’s brands and production studios, including Paramount Pictures, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon and Showtime. Paramount+ originals include iCarly, the sci-fi hit Halo, Yellowstone, 1923, Tulsa King, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years, and the hit supernatural series Wolf Pack, among many other titles.

In Latin America, the service also offers live sports content in select markets, including the English Premier League in Mexico and Central America, CONMEBOL Libertadores and CONMEBOL Sudamericana in Brazil, which will also be available to stream through the mobile-only price tier.

In additional Paramount+ news, a Paramount+ app is now available to download on LG Smart TVs in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

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Toybox Inks SpongeBob Licensing Agreement With Paramount

The 3D printing company is adding the cast of SpongeBob SquarePants to its catalogue of printable toys, which features more than 3,000 designs.


LA’s Toybox Labs has signed a licensing deal with Paramount Consumer Products to develop a new range of printable toys for its namesake 3D printer.

Update (3/21/23) - Are You Ready Kids? Get ready for some nautical fun! SpongeBob, Patrick, and more, are heading to Toybox March 31st!


The Paramount partnership will result in 3D prints based on popular characters and environments from Nickelodeon’s beloved SpongeBob SquarePants franchise. The range is slated to launch in September 2022.

The Toybox 3D printer allows kids to design and print more than 3,000 toys, including space ships, action figures, swords and animals. It retails for US$379 on the company’s online store, where users can also purchase printable licensed characters from kids series including 2D-animated comedies Adventure Time and Teen Titans Go!

Toybox signed its first licensing deal in 2020, partnering with London-based Beano Studios to develop prints for Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed. The company followed up in 2021 with two more agreements, one with Warner Bros. Consumer Products for DC Comics and Cartoon Network characters, and another with LA-based animation studio Bureau of Magic for CG-animated fantasy series Lost in Oz.

Toybox has also signed a deal with Universal to release a line of unique 8-Bit designs featuring Illumination’s Minions IP. This range is also expected to be released in September.

More than 2.4 million toys were made using the Toybox 3D printer in 2021, and the company expects that number to double this year, said CEO Ben Baltes in a release.

Hasbro is also attempting to break into the 3D printing market by collaborating with Massachusetts-based Formlabs on a range of Selfie Series action figures that will be out this fall. Kids can use a Hasbro Pulse mobile app to create a 3D print of their own head and then place it on the body of a Ghostbuster, an X-Wing pilot, or a Power Ranger. The customized figure kits will retail for US$60.

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Originally published: August 23, 2023.

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Nickelodeon to Reportedly Premiere 'PAW Patrol' Season 10 on April 25

Nickelodeon will reportedly premiere the first episode from the tenth season of the network's beloved CG-animated preschool series PAW Patrol on Tuesday, April 25!


The PAW Patrol season 10 episode is reportedly titled "Pups Save the Wacky Water Skiers/Pups Save the Mayor's Assistant," with the synopsis for the first segment reading: "When Emmy and Eddie take a joyride, Hurricane Harrigan and Cap'n Turbot get caught water skiing behind the out-of-control boat."

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