Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for January 21, 2026 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for January 21, 2026 | Nickelodeon

Stream the classic 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

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First Look: There’s a Heated Rivalry Between Schools in the Latest 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Episode

The latest episode of the series streams Thursday, January 22 on Paramount+.

After a series premiere which has been trending on social media ever since, this Thursday Star Trek: Starfleet Academy continues its bold debut season. The latest series in the six-decade old Star Trek franchise continues to roll out new episodes every Thursday on Paramount+ in the U.S. and U.K.

This week’s episode, “Vitus Reflex”, is written by Alex Taub & Kiley Rossetter and directed by Doug Aarniokoski. Here’s the synopsis for the episode:

While our cadets compete to join an elite team at the Academy, a battle of escalating pranks breaks out between Starfleet Academy and a rival school. Tensions rise fast, threatening their newly-emerging bonds and a blossoming romance.

Take a look at all 19 officially released images from “Vitus Reflex” below:

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy stars Holly Hunter as the Chancellor of Starfleet Academy, the Starfleet cadets played by Sandro Rosta, Karim Diané Kerrice Brooks, George Hawkins and Bella Shepard, plus Zoë Steiner, Tig Notaro, Robert Picardo, and guest stars Oded Fehr, Mary Wiseman, as well as recurring guest stars Gina Yashere and Paul Giamatti.

Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau serve as co-showrunners and executive produce the series alongside executive producers Gaia Violo, Aaron Baiers, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Jenny Lumet, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, Frank Siracusa and John Weber. The series’ premiere episode is written by Gaia Violo and directed by Alex Kurtzman. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will be available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., the U.K., Latin America, Australia, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Japan. The series is also available on Paramount+ in Canada. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

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Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell Set to Reunite and Star in Horror Comedy ‘Kenan & Kel Meet Frankenstein’

Nickelodeon legends Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell are teaming up once again for a horror comedy film that will pit the pair against an iconic monster.

Kenan and Kel Meet Frankenstein | Alex Lange and Matt Lange

Thompson and Mitchell will star in and produce the film Kenan & Kel Meet Frankenstein. The announcement was made during the Amazon sports talk show Good Sports, which Thompson typically co-hosts with Kevin Hart, though Mitchell was filling in as guest host. The full clip can be seen below.

The film will begin production this summer. Per the official logline, the story follows “two delivery drivers whose routine drop-off takes a terrifying turn when they arrive at a creepy, out-of-place castle and accidentally awaken Frankenstein’s monster — turning an ordinary night into a fight for survival.”

However, this will not be Thompson and Mitchell’s first horror comedy together. They also starred in the Nickelodeon made-for-TV movie “Two Heads Are Better Than None,” which aired as a finale movie for their beloved sitcom, Kenan & Kel.

“Kel and I have always loved finding new ways to work together, and this project felt like the perfect mix of nostalgia, comedy, and something completely unexpected,” said Thompson. “We’re excited to bring a fresh take on a classic monster story and have some fun doing it.”

“Coming back together always feels natural, and this lets us tap into everything people love about our dynamic while trying something totally new,” Mitchell added. “It’s funny, it’s scary, and it’s a great ride.”

This marks the comedy duo’s first announced joint project since they reunited for Good Burger 2 in 2023. At that time, they teased that they were planning to keep collaborating moving forward. Thompson and Mitchell first met when they were both cast members on the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series All That, from which Good Burger originated. Along with the success of the first film, the duo worked together for four seasons on Kenan & Kel. Thompson is currently the longest-serving cast member of Saturday Night Live, while Mitchell recently featured in the Nickelodeon reality series Play It Forward: Game On.

Jonah Feingold (At Midnight, 31 Candles) will write the screenplay for the new film. Thompson and John Ryan Jr.’s Artists for Artists will co-produce with Range Media Partners. Ryan Jr.,, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, and Carter Swan will produce alongside Thompson and Mitchell, with Will Hariton, Azim Spicer, and Monica Weber executive producing.

“First it was Abbott and Costello, then Pryor and Wilder. Kenan and Kel,” said Ryan Jr. “Think Shaun of the Dead meets Scooby-Doo.”

Range Media will handle sales, led by Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Pete Micelli. Thompson and Ryan Jr. are represented by Range Media Partners; Mitchell by Innovative Artists, Untitled Entertainment, and Mark S. Temple; and Feingold by UTA, Untitled, and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole.

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Originally published: January 21, 2026.

Original sources: Variety, Deadline. H/T: Dread Central.

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'Rock Paper Scissors' Season Two to Premiere on Nickelodeon UK on February 2

NICKELODEON UK TO PREMIERE SEASON TWO OF ORIGINAL ANIMATED SERIES ROCK PAPER SCISSORS ON FEBRUARY 2

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Nickelodeon's hit animated series Rock Paper Scissors returns for a second season, launching with a week of all-new episodes, premiering weekdays starting Monday 2nd February 2026 on Nickelodeon UK & Ireland! Produced by Nickelodeon Animation, season two will continue to follow the wacky shenanigans and nonsensical adventures of the titular characters - Rock, Paper and Scissors.

The news follows Nickelodeon renewing the original animated series for a second (10 episodes) and third season (10 episodes) last year.

“Rock Paper Scissors embodies the creative and character-driven storytelling we champion at Nickelodeon and the show’s humor and heart has struck a chord with our audience,” said Ramsey Naito, who served as President, Paramount Animation and President of Nickelodeon Animation at the time the show's renewal announcement was made. “With an all-star cast that brings incredible energy, humor and depth to every character, we can’t wait to dive even deeper into the hilarious world these three best friends share.”

Monday 2nd February 2026 - Franz Roll and the Lost Rainbow Hot Pants of Atraxes the Apple Bottomed: Rock quests for an ancient artifact to prove he is worthy of working with his modelling role model, Franz Roll. (S2, ep 1; season two premiere)

Tuesday 3rd February 2026 - Paper and Pencil Tell a Joke / Scissors' Orchestra: Paper and Pencil tell a kind of funny joke in 'Paper and Pencil Tell a Joke', then in 'Scissors' Orchestra', Scissors gets a famous girlfriend. (S2, ep 2)

Wednesday 4th February 2026 - Shoot / Rock’s First Day of Work: An old friend Shoot comes back to town in 'Shoot', then in 'Rock's First Day of Work', Rock starts his job as Franz Roll's assistant and learns just how demanding his role model truly is. (S2, ep 3)

Thursday 5th February 2026 - The New Landlord: When Scissors convinces Lou the landlord to quit, The Astonishing Catalina takes over and ruins his life. (S2 ep 4b)

Friday 6th February 2026 - Paper Attends an Elite Institution/The New Landlord: Paper accidentally enrolls in third grade in 'Paper Attends an Elite Institution', then in 'The New Landlord', Catalina becomes the trio's landlord. (S2, ep 4)

Fans can watch Rock Paper Scissors season one in full (20 episodes) exclusively on Paramount+. Inspired by the age-old tradition of settling things with your best friends, the game comes to life through the adventures of pals Rock, Paper and Scissors – a trio of best friends and roommates who lovingly compete over everything in sometimes laughable but mostly wildly absurd ways. Rock Paper Scissors was the number-one new animated series with K2-11 and K6-11 when it launched February 2024 and is an Annie Award, Children’s & Family Emmys and NAMIC Vision Award-nominated series.

The animated comedy stars Ron Funches (Trolls, Trolls Band Together) as Rock, an aspiring model and member of the trio with the biggest heart and moral compass; Thomas Lennon (Zoey 102, 17 Again, Reno 911!) as Paper, the wannabe intellectual who dreams of being a famous inventor; and Carlos Alazraqui (Rocko’s Modern Life, Reno 911!) as Scissors, who acts overly confident and always wants to be cool. The series also stars Melissa Villaseñor (Saturday Night Live) as Pencil, the trio’s incredibly smart neighbor with a silly sense of humor, and Eddie Pepitone (The Muppets, Old School) as Lou, the angry landlord, who is also a garbage can.

In addition to the linear series, Nickelodeon has greenlit 20 one-minute shorts to further dive into the character’s lives and adventures.

For more Rock Paper Scissors, follow the trio on the Nicktoons YouTube channel.

Originally launched in 2019 as a short, Rock Paper Scissors was greenlit for series from Nickelodeon’s Intergalactic Shorts Program. Created by Kyle Stegina (Robot Chicken) and Josh Lehrman (Robot Chicken), the series is produced by Nickelodeon Animation. Stegina and Lehrman serve as executive producers along with Conrad Vernon (Shrek 5) and Bob Boyle (The Fairly OddParents). Production is overseen by Daniel Wineman, Vice President of Original Animation Development. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

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'As Told By Ginger', 'KaBlam!', 'Action League Now!', 'Nick Arcade' and More Removed From Paramount+

Paramount+ has suddenly removed As Told By Ginger from its programming library.

Fans recently took notice that the Nickelodeon animated series had disappeared from the streaming service, leaving many worried about the availability of the beloved Nicktoon. Unfortunately, the loss of this animated classic from Paramount’s platform means that it cannot be legally viewed anywhere at the moment, as it currently isn’t available on any digital storefront. While there have been instances in the past of removed series playing leapfrog from one streaming service to another, an official comment has yet to be released by Paramount, meaning nothing has been confirmed when it comes to As Told By Ginger.

Rather than focusing on adventures taking place under the sea like SpongeBob SquarePants or attempting to take over the world like Invader Zim, Ginger’s animated series took a page from shows like Doug, creating an interesting yet mundane setting for its titular character. First premiering in the year 2000, the series would garner three seasons and became a cult classic for many Nickelodeon fans over the years. While a sequel series and/or spin-off was never announced, it still remains one of the more popular NickToons thanks to its storytelling, and it seems that the only way to legally revisit the show at this point is via physical media.

Nickelodeon describes As Told By Ginger as such, “Middle schooler Ginger Foutley thinks she’s a geek – but doesn’t want to be. She and her best pals, Dodie, Macie and Darren, aspire to shake the “geek” label and get in with the cool crowd. Will they succeed? As Told By Ginger offers the rare opportunity to get a definitive answer: unlike most animated shows, the characters aren’t stuck at one age – they actually get older as the show progresses — and the whole series is one continuing story.” Following the loss of this series on Paramount+, the question arises what other Nicktoons might be getting the axe.

As of the writing of this article, the streaming service still has Nickelodeon classics like SpongeBob SquarePants, Rocko’s Modern Life, Rugrats, Hey Arnold!, The Wild Thornberrys, and Rocket Power, to name a few. Fingers crossed that other animated fare from the cable network remains on Paramount+, but these days, it feels like nothing is safe when it comes to streaming.

The move echoes Paramount+ around the same time last year, when the platform removed a raft of Nickelodeon programing, including Doug. In a statement, a Paramount spokesperson said that the title purges are part of the company’s normal process of removing and adding titles, which is done on a monthly and quarterly basis.

Update (1/6/26): Unfortunately, two more classic Nickelodeon series were removed from Paramount+ during the winter holidays: KaBlam! and it's spin-off, Action League Now!.

Update (1/20/26): A slew of Nickelodeon shows and specials were removed from Paramount+ on New Year's Day, including:

• The Adventures of Paddington (2019 series)
• Bob the Builder Classic (1999 series)
• Bob the Builder (2015 series)
• Frankie and Frank
• Kiri & Lou
• LEGO City Adventures
• LEGO Jurassic World
• Nick Arcade
• Nick News
• Ryan’s Christmas Time Special!
• Turtle Power: The Definitive History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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Originally published: December 19, 2025.

Original source: ComicBook.com (II).

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'The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants' Arrives on Digital January 20; On Blu-ray & DVD on March 31

Prepare to venture forth from the pineapple under the sea into uncharted waters in The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants!

Paramount Home Entertainment has announced their home entertainment releases for The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.

The new film, from Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies, will be available buy or rent early on Digital beginning Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and will be available to purchase on Blu-ray and DVD from Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Each release comes with over 20 minutes of bonus content. Fans can pre-order the Blu-ray on Amazon here (includes BD/DVD Combo w/Digital Copy) and the DVD on Amazon here.

Synopsis: SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends set sail on their biggest adventure yet! When an attempt to prove he’s a true big guy accidentally summons the fearsome ghost pirate The Flying Dutchman, SpongeBob and Patrick are swept into a wild underworld quest. With colossal challenges ahead and a rescue crew on their trail, SpongeBob discovers that real courage shines brightest when friends face the unknown together.

Cast: Ice Spice (Isis Gaston), George Lopez, Arturo Castro, Sherry Cola, Regina Hall and Mark Hamill make up the voice cast alongside franchise stars Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence and Mr. Lawrence.

Based on the SpongeBob SquarePants series created by Stephen Hillenburg, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is directed by Derek Drymon from a screenplay by Pam Brady and Matt Lieberman, story by Marc Ceccarelli & Kaz and Pam Brady. Producers are Lisa Stewart, Pam Brady and Aaron Dem. Executive producers are Marc Ceccarelli, Vincent Waller, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro and Andrew Lary.

Bonus Content:

Hoist the sails and dive into a deeper look at The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants with bonus content packed for a brave explorer of the seas. Peek inside the recording booth with the returning crew and new cast, uncover how the Flying Dutchman was summoned with animated trickery and live-action craft, and venture into the eerie Underworld as the team shapes this spooky realm from scratch. Cap off the journey with the “Big Guy” by Ice Spice music video — one last shiny treasure for anyone adventuring beyond Bikini Bottom.

Featurettes:

• The SpongeBob Ensemble: The Veteran Voices: Returning cast in the voiceover booths.

• The SpongeBob Ensemble: The New Crew: New cast members in the voiceover booths.

• The Flying Dutchman: Animated Artistry + Live Acting: The cast and crew on creating the Flying Dutchman.

• From Bikini Bottom To The Underworld: The production designers on animating the Underworld.

• “Big Guy” by Ice Spice: Ice Spice music video

Additional Information:

Genre: Animation, Family, Comedy, Action

US Rating: PG – Rude humor, action and some scary images

Canada Rating: General – violence

Run Time: 88 mins.

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'The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants' DVD Cover Art

'The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants' DVD Cover Art

In a new featurette clip shared with Animation Magazine, we hear from animation production designer Pablo R. Mayer, producer Aaron Dem, animation art director Travis Ruiz and director Derek Drymon how the creative crew reimagined the beloved 2D cartoon for a theatrical 3D CG adventure, with painterly touches, a fresh color palette, cinematic lighting and more. Watch the video here!

Watch the SpongeBob SquarePants Universe, including Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years and The Patrick Star Show on Nickelodeon and Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com.

Shop SpongeBob: https://www.paramountshop.com/pages/spongebobsquarepants

Stream the SpongeBob BingePants podcast here!

Listen to The SpongeBob Musical here!

CALLING ALL GOOFY GOOBERS! (ROCK!) Are ya ready for a deep dive into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants? The SpongeBob YouTube channel is THE PLACE for all fan-favorite SpongeBob moments! Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!

More Nick: Paramount and Nickelodeon Announce Launch of 'SpongeBob SquarePants: Operation Sea Change', A New Global Ocean Conservation and Sustainability Initiative!

SpongeBob Big Guy Pants Okay.

Originally published: January 19, 2026 at 23:39 GMT.

Additional sources: Screen-Connections.com, @Minions_Fanboy; H/T: Special thanks to RegularCapital for the news!

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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for January 20, 2026 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for January 20, 2026 | Nickelodeon

Stream the classic 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+ Renews 'Rugrats' For Season 3!

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Paramount+ News Round-Up | January 20, 2026

A round-up of Paramount+ news!

Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy in 'Landman' | Emerson Miller/Paramount+

• As Season 2 of Landman comes to a close, Billy Bob Thornton assures fans they haven’t seen the last of Tommy Norris: Despite his character’s ousting from M-Tex Oil in the Paramount+ show’s penultimate episode, the Oscar-winning actor recently declared that reports he’s leaving the show ahead of Season 3 are nothing more than “AI-generated cr*p.” Thornton told USA Today: “There’s an AI report that Demi [Moore] and I are a couple now, and there’s one that I’m leaving the show [...] They have nothing to do with reality.” [Via Deadline]

• NCIS: Tony & Ziva won't be returning for a second season. Upon the show's cancelation in December, a ‘Save Tony and Ziva’ fan campaign was launched, which has seen billboards encouraging Paramount to change their decision appear in New York, Los Angeles and Paris, France. Series star Michael Weatherly thanked the fans, saying it “maybe even nudged my tear ducts.” In France, a mobile digital billboard drove through the streets and past the most famous landmarks in France’s capital with the message “Save Tony and Ziva” and an accompanying QR code on the side. The van first stopped at the L’Arc de Triomphe and made rounds of the city, according to the @NCISTivaFans social media account. Over seven hours it visited spots such as the Opéra, Bastille, République, Rivoli, Champs-Élysées and Trocadéro. [Via Deadline]

• After their first episode of Landman, Bobbi Salvör Menuez has quickly made waves for bringing some unexpected LGBTQIA+ representation to the Taylor Sheridan hit series. The actor, who plays Ainsley’s [Michelle Randolph] non-binary roommate Paigyn Meester in the final stretch of Season 2, admitted to Deadline they were “barely familiar with the Taylor Sheridan universe” and its “immense” impact before joining the Paramount+ series, explaining why they were “excited” to bring a new element to the show. The actor also talks about how they hope to return in the upcoming third season.

Bobbi Salvör Menuez as Paigyn in 'Landman' | Emerson Miller/Paramount+

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Reemah Sakaan Appointed President of UK PSB 5

Reemah Sakaan appointed President of 5

London, UK, 15 January 2026:  Paramount has announced the appointment of Reemah Sakaan as the new President of its UK public service broadcaster, 5.

Sakaan was most recently Global CEO of BritBox International, the streaming service operating in eight global markets including the U.S., Canada, Australia, Africa and the Nordics.

She will join 5 on 27 January and will report to Kevin MacLellan, Paramount’s President, International and Global Content Distribution.

In the role of President, 5, Sakaan will lead the broadcaster and oversee its growth strategy as 5 continues to build its presence in streaming. Ben Frow, Chief Content Officer, 5, and his commissioning, content and marketing teams will report into Sakaan, as will the broadcaster’s commercial distribution and product teams. She will also work in close partnership with Lee Sears, Paramount’s President of International Ad Sales.

Sakaan has over two decades’ experience in streaming, global content and public service television. She was a founder and Chief Creative Officer of BritBox when it launched in 2017 and scaled the 50/50 joint venture between BBC and ITV internationally.  Appointed Global CEO in 2020, under her leadership the business grew annually by 25% and in 2024 she oversaw BBC Studio’s acquisition of ITV’s share of the business, before stepping down in 2025.

Whilst at BritBox she negotiated global supply deals with Amazon, Apple, Google and Comcast. She also commissioned and co-produced a wide range of returnable British originals for the global streamer, including the International Emmy-winning Irvine Welch’s Crime; After the Flood; Beyond Paradise; and new Agatha Christie adaptations, Why Didn’t They Ask Evans, Murder Is Easy and Towards Zero.

Prior to BritBox, Sakaan held senior roles within commercial and licence-funded public service broadcasting. She was Director of Marketing & Media for Britain’s largest commercial broadcaster, ITV, where she helped launch ITV Hub, and Head of Marketing for BBC ONE and part of the launch team for iPlayer. She began her career in FMCG marketing for Diageo and Reckitt Benckiser.

Reemah Sakaan succeeds Sarah Rose who left Paramount at the end of 2025 to join The Royal Foundation as Chief Executive Officer.

Announcing the new role, Kevin MacLellan said: “I’m excited that we’ve been able to appoint someone of Reemah’s calibre to be the new President of 5.”

“She brings a wealth of experience in streaming, content and commercial strategy and I look forward to working closely with her to deliver the next phase of 5’s growth journey.”

Reemah Sakaan said: “I’ve long admired 5’s exceptional understanding of its audience.  It consistently punches above its weight and is loved by viewers, advertisers and UK creatives as a place for authentic and resonant British storytelling.

“I can’t wait to work with Ben Frow, Kevin MacLellan and all the team to continue accelerating 5’s streaming growth in the most exciting of new eras."

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'Solar Opposites' Alumni Land 'Odd Jobs' Animated Series at Prime Video

Mike McMahan and Dominic Dierkes are behind Odd Jobs, set in a future “late-stage capitalist hellscape.”

‘Solar Opposites’ veterans (left) Mike McMahan [photo c/o CBS Studios] and Dominic Dierkes [c/o Prime Video] are working on a new show titled ‘Odd Jobs’ for Prime Video.

Prime Video is adding to its adult animation roster with a series from Solar Opposites alumni Mike McMahan and Dominic Dierkes.

The Amazon-owned streamer has picked up Odd Jobs, a show set 100 years or so in the future that follows a group of gig workers. The show comes from CBS Studios and animation studio Titmouse (Paramount+'s Star Trek: Lower Decks, Prime Video’s The Mighty Nein).

The series order for Odd Jobs comes on the heels of Solar Opposites concluding its six-season run on Hulu last fall. McMahan and Dierkes were executive producers on the final season.

The logline for Odd Jobs reads, “The year is 2127, the world is an extreme late-stage capitalist hellscape. The show follows a reluctant team of gig-workers as they travel around the neo Midwest, doing the weirdest most dangerous tasks the Odd Jobs app demands.”

“While wandering through the wilderness, we accidentally stumbled through a portal and found ourselves hundreds of years in the future,” McMahan and Dierkes said in a statement. “We witnessed bizarre and grotesque portents about where humanity is heading. Instead of acting on those warnings, we’re thrilled to turn them into an animated show.”

“Odd Jobs is sharp, absurd, and laugh-out-loud funny, taking a wildly imaginative look at a future that’s as chaotic as it is entertaining,” said Melissa Wolfe, head of animation at Amazon MGM Studios. “Mike and Dominic have built a bold, unpredictable world filled with hilarious characters, and we couldn’t be more excited to partner with CBS Studios and Titmouse to bring this new comedy to Prime Video audiences around the world.”

McMahan and Dierkes will executive produce along with Titmouse principles Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio and Ben Kalina, and Ghostbusters producer Amie Karp.

McMahan, who was an Emmy-winning writer, producer and showrunner on Rick and Morty, also created Star Trek: Lower Decks. Dierkes has also been a writer on shows such as The Mick, Workaholics, Ash vs. Evil Dead and acted on Mystery Team, Community, Parks and Recreation and Mad Men.

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Originally published: January 20, 2026.

Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, Animation Magazine, Animation World Network.

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'The Tiny Chef Show: Cooking with Fwends' Game Debuts on Nex Playground

Nickelodeon The Tiny Chef Show: Cooking with Fwends, an all-new interactive cooking game inspired by the beloved Nickelodeon series The Tiny Chef Show, has launched on Nex Playground.

Described as an "active, cozy cooking game," the game invites players to cook alongside Tiny Chef, Olly, Henry and Ruby using full-body movement in a variety of culinary challenges. Designed for one and two players aged 6+, players can cook up plant-based recipes with Cheffy and complete mini-games to earn stars and boost their rankings.

It is based on the Children’s and Family Emmy-winning series produced by Imagine Kids+Family and Nickelodeon Animation.

• Enter a Tiny, Whimsical World: Cheffy’s opening a pop-up restaurant and needs your help. Shrink down and cook up something tasty in Tiny Chef’s cozy kitchen.

• Be Bold and Take Whisks: Explore a whole recipe book of plant-based dishes, from gwacamolé to blanana bwed and bloodle bowls to gwanola blars.

• Cook Solo or With a Fwend: Choose 2 player for a fun, cooperative cooking challenge. Work with your bestie to complete the dishes and unlock new recipes.

• Become a Mini Master Chef: Slice, dice, boil, and mix to earn stars and increase your Chef Ranking. The more stars you earn, the more recipes you can unlock.

Nickelodeon The Tiny Chef Show: Cooking with Fwends is only available on Nex Playground + Play Pass, and joins Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Rooftop Mayhem.

Creators Rachel Larsen and Ozlem ‘Ozi’ Akturk’s Emmy Award-winning stop-motion preschool series The Tiny Chef Show follows the titular herbivore as he introduces and cooks up delightful, herbivorous ‘weshipees’ and bite-sized meals alongside a lineup of top celebrity guest stars and his enthusiastic robot buddy, Olly, from his tree-stump home. It has featured a range of celebrity guests, including Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Jackie Tohn, Tabitha Brown, Alan Cumming, Tony Hawk and more. The series is currently available to stream on Paramount+.

Creators Rachel Larsen and Ozlem ‘Ozi’ Akturk’s Emmy Award-winning stop-motion preschool series features the titular character, Tiny Chef

In Tiny Chef: Cooking With Fwends, players join Tiny, Olly, Henry, and Ruby in a whimsical kitchen adventure filled with mini-games, cooperative play, and unexpected “Kitchen Chaos” moments that reward teamwork and creativity. Whether playing solo or side by side with family and friends, the experience brings the humor and friendship of the show to life through active, controller-free gameplay.

The series was canceled in June 2025, leading the creators to open up crowdfunding to keep it going.

To find out more about Tiny Chef: Cooking With Fwends, visit nexplayground.com. To find out more about Tiny Chef and how you can support the franchise, visit thetinychefshow.com.

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Originally published: January 17, 2026.

Original source: TV Kids; Additional source: Animation World Network.

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