CBS PRESENTS “FOREVER YOUNG: A GRAMMY® SALUTE TO ROD STEWART LIVE,” AIRING TUESDAY, MAY 19 ON CBS AND PARAMOUNT+
CBS and the Recording Academy® present FOREVER YOUNG: A GRAMMY® SALUTE TO ROD STEWART LIVE, airing Tuesday, May 19 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.* Visit ParamountPlus.com to get started.
This electrifying once-in-a-lifetime television event honors Sir Rod Stewart, the GRAMMY Award-winning two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and one of the best-selling artists in music history. This two-hour celebration brings viewers on stage and behind the scenes for an all-access concert experience.
In addition to Stewart’s unrivaled showmanship and iconic catalogue, FOREVER YOUNG: A GRAMMY SALUTE TO ROD STEWART LIVE also reveals the man behind the music. Stewart invites viewers backstage for an intimate interview reflecting on his extraordinary life, devotion to his family and enduring passion for performing. Featuring rare archival footage and exclusive behind-the-scenes access, the broadcast captures the superstar still at full throttle as Stewart and his band launch the extended U.S. leg of his “One Last Time” tour, which launched in 2024 and has evolved into a multi-year must-see global event driven by overwhelming fan demand.
Ben Winston, Patrick Menton, Harvey Mason jr. and Lou Fox are executive producers, with Menton also serving as showrunner. Fulwell Entertainment and GRAMMY® Studios are producing with support from Iconic Artists Group.
Photos and clips from the special, which taped in Miami, Fla., will be made available in the lead up to the airdate.
*Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious events dedicated to the artform, is preparing for its next edition in the French Alps town from Sunday, June 21 - Saturday, June 27. Accompanied by the MIFA market (Tuesday, June 23 - Friday, June 26), the confab will once again present a packed must-see program of talks, previews, special screenings and film competitions.
The Festival has just posted its TV Film competition selections for 2026, featuring an eclectic mix of genres, techniques and target demographics. Audiences will recognize critically acclaimed series and much-hyped debuts as well as get the chance to experience the latest works from top studios and newly uncovered gems from around the world on the big screen. The competition is separated into five programs for different audiences, from toddlers to adults.
Among this year's entries is the critically-acclaimed SpongeBob SquarePants CG-animated short, "Go Fetch!." Directed by Adam Paloian and produced by Nickelodeon Animation and Pinreel Inc., the short originally premiered on Nickelodeon on October 3, 2025 as part of the network's Halloween line-up. The short has been entered into the contest under the "Preschool/Children/All Ages" category.
In this full 3D episode, SpongeBob and Gary are just playing a friendly game of fetch—until their beloved friendship ball bounces into a deep, dark ravine. What starts as a simple chase turns into a wild adventure filled with eerie creatures and spine-tingling surprises!
Below is the short's official entry in the Annecy International Animation Film Festival:
SpongeBob SquarePants “Go Fetch!” | U.S.A. | dir. Adam Paloian | Nickelodeon Animation, Pinreel Inc.
SpongeBob and his pet snail Gary are playing with Gary’s favorite ball, which gets kicked off a cliff into a dangerous, monster-filled trench.
For more information about the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and register for the 2026 event, visit annecyfestival.com.
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Paramount Pictures will host a special preview of the upcoming PAW Patrol theatrical film PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival!
Additionally, Mikros Animation will host a special behind-the-scenes session entitled Creating "PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie" on Thursday 25 June 2026, from 16h45 to 17h45!
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious events dedicated to the artform, is preparing for its next edition in the French Alps town from Sunday, June 21 - Saturday, June 27. Accompanied by the MIFA market (Tuesday, June 23 - Friday, June 26), the confab will once again present a packed must-see program of talks, previews, special screenings and film competitions. Amongst this year's TV Film competition entries is the SpongeBob SquarePants short, "Go Fetch!".
From dinosaurs to the jungle, Mikros Animation and Cal Brunker share animation insights and creative secrets from their third collaboration on the PAW Patrol franchise.
Bringing PAW Patrol to the big screen for a third time was a high-stakes creative adventure.
For the first time, Mikros Animation and Spin Master unveil The Dino Movie through three key pillars: crafting stylized yet believable dinosaurs with world-class experts, constructing a vibrant, living jungle from concept to FX and comp, and forging a strong creative partnership.
A behind-the-scenes look at how craft, technology and collaboration pushed this iconic franchise to new heights.
About the event
Speaker(s):
Sylvain Salame SALAME
Pierre-Antoine Moelo
Laurence Vacher
Cal Brunker
Moderator(s)
Nicolas Delval
Time: Thursday 25 June 2026, from 16h45 to 17h45
Duration: 01h00
Open to Students and Mifa badgeholders by reservation
Seat guaranteed until 10 min before session starts
Location: Salle de la Volière - Parc de l'Impérial Palace - Impérial Palace - Mifa(see on the map)
Version: English version
About PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie:
Adventure reaches new heights in PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, in theatres Friday, August 14!
Synopsis
After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs. They meet Rex, a pup who has been stranded on the island for years and has become an expert in all things dino-related. When the PAW Patrol's archrival, Mayor Humdinger, begins recklessly mining in hopes of exploiting the island for its natural resources, he inadvertently causes a huge, dormant volcano to erupt. The PAW Patrol pups are thrown into a series of high-stakes, dino-sized rescues bigger than anything they've done before, as they must stop Humdinger before everything on the island goes extinct.
Director: Cal Brunker
Cast: Carter Young, Mckenna Grace, Terry Crews, Meredith MacNeill, Ron Pardo, Jennifer Hudson, Hayden Chemberlen, Fortune Feimster, Jameela Jamil, Rain Janjua, Bill Nye, Paris Hilton, Lucien Duncan-Reid, William Desrosiers, Nylan Parthipan, and Snoop Dogg, introducing Henry Bolan
The company says that the Ellisons and RedBird will control the voting stock, but that "indirect foreign ownership of equity interests in Paramount will be approximately 49.5 percent."
David Ellison, Chairman & CEO, Paramount Skydance speaks on stage during New York Upfront Partnership Event 2026 at Storied NYC on April 22, 2026 in New York City Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Paramount
Paramount has asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to sign off on its equity investment from three prominent Middle East sovereign wealth funds that are backing the company’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
In a petition for declaratory ruling to the FCC signed by Paramount legal chief Makan Delrahim, Paramount asks the Brendan Carr-led commission to sign off on the deal involving Saudi Arabia’s PIF (public investment fund), L’Imad, an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, and a Qatar Investment Authority fund.
Paramount notes that David Ellison and his father Larry Ellison, as well as RedBird Capital, will control all voting shares in the company, and that the sovereign funds are only acquiring non-voting equity shares.
“Upon consummation of the Proposed Investment, Petitioner expects that the aggregate indirect foreign ownership of equity interests in Paramount will be approximately 49.5 percent,” Paramount writes, underscoring the extent to which the company is leaning on the foreign investment.
Paramount is asking for a ruling that would allow up to 100 percent of equity or voting shares to be owned by foreign holders, though that is a procedural maneuver rather than a sign of any future plans. The FCC approval only applies to the foreign financing, not to the deal itself, which secured WBD shareholder approval last week.
“Paramount has filed a customary petition for a declaratory ruling with the FCC relating to the indirect foreign investment in Paramount’s broadcast television stations as a result of the recent equity syndication,” a Paramount spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter. “An FCC filing is completely standard for investments such as this and is not a condition to closing Paramount’s acquisition of WBD.
“When the transaction and equity syndication close, the Ellison family and RedBird will collectively hold the largest equity stake in the combined company and continue to be the sole owners of Class A Common Stock, representing 100% of the voting shares, with no other equity syndication party having any governance rights, voting shares, or Board representation,” the statement continues. “The combination of Paramount and WBD’s complementary assets will enhance competition while creating a strong champion for creative talent and consumer choice.”
The three Middle East funds were reported to be providing $24 billion of capital to back the Warners deal. The FCC filing confirms that the PIF will be the largest contributor, owning 15.1% of Paramount’s equity after the deal closes, with L’Imad owning 12.8%, and Qatar’s fund owning 10.6%. Collectively those three funds will control 38.5% of Paramount equity shares (again, non-voting shares). The remaining foreign equity owners include passive investors in RedBird funds, and entities that have acquired Paramount shares and have filed Form 13F with the SEC.
Paramount is also giving answers to the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector (sometimes called “Team Telecom”), which advises the FCC on national security and law enforcement concerns.
In the filing, Delrahim argued that the foreign investment will ultimately serve to bolster the company’s local news programming, improve its technology stack, and increase the diversity of programming, citing the deal for UFC fights as an example.
“Reducing barriers to further investment in Paramount, including by allowing the company to pursue additional capital from non-U.S. investors, will enable it to allocate additional resources to preserve and enhance the legacy and broad reach of the Licensees’ television broadcast operations,” Delrahim wrote. “In turn, Paramount’s ability to compete in the television broadcast and broader video marketplaces will improve, thereby promoting the strength of the industry overall. The new equity investment, leveraged on the efficiency gains resulting from the Paramount-Skydance transaction, will better position the company to weather continuing challenges facing broadcasters and operators of linear pay-television networks.”
Rock, Paper, Scissors returns with more brand new episodes from its second season, premiering weekdays at 7:30am on Nickelodeon UK & Ireland starting Monday 18th May 2026! Produced by Nickelodeon Animation, season two of Rock, Paper, Scissors continues 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 18th May 2026 - The Altruistic-Off / The Album: The trio try to outdo the Rat Bros at being good in 'The Altruistic-Off', then in 'The Album', Scissors dates a pop star. (S2, ep 6)
Tuesday 19th May 2026 - Paper Takes the Phones / The Bedtime Story: Paper connects with his friends in 'Paper Takes the Phones', then in 'The Bedtime Story', Paper and Scissors tell Rock a bedtime story. (S2, ep 7)
Wednesday 20th May 2026 - Scissors is a Good Boy / Paper’s Family Get-Together: Franz Roll adopts Scissors, thinking he's a dog in 'Scissors is a Good Boy', then in 'Paper's Family Get-Together', Paper avoids a family reunion. (S2, ep 8)
Thursday 21st May 2026 - Moonami 12 / Spider Court: The trio sees the latest Moonami film in 'Moonami 12', then in 'Spider Court', the guys are tried for hurting a spider. (S2, ep 9)
Friday 22nd May 2026 - Scissors, the Supervillain / Car Wash Nationals: The episode title explains the content most adequately in the episode titled 'Scissors, the Supervillain', and then in 'Car Wash Nationals', Paper and Scissors dance in a competition. (S2, ep 10; season three finale)
Fans can watch Rock Paper Scissors season one (20 episodes) and the first four episodes of season two in full 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.
This May Half Term, Nickelodeon is bringing you a week of brand new episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants, including the debut of premiering weekdays at 8:00am with same day replays starting Monday 25th May 2026, only on Nickelodeon UK & Ireland! The latest batch of all-new episodes include the launch of SpongeBob SquarePants season 17!
Monday 25th May 2026 - Pigskin Pearl: Pearl trades in her pom poms for pigskins when she's asked to join her high school's football team. (S16, ep 11)
Tuesday 26th May 2026 - The Green Tentacle / Happy Krabby Birthday: Sandy seeks Squidward's help to heal her sick tree in 'The Green Tentacle', and in 'Happy Krabby Birthday', SpongeBob and Squidward search for the perfect birthday present for Mr. Krabs. (S16, ep 12)
Wednesday 27th May 2026 - Karate Pals / Karen's Klatch: The gal pals become unstoppable with Sandy's help in 'Karate Pals', then in 'Karen's Klatch', Plankton infiltrates a party thrown by Karen for her computer friends, but Karen finds out. (S16, ep 13; season 16 finale)
Thursday 28th May 2026 - The SquarePants Method: The SquarePants Method: Mr. Krabs rents out the Krusty Krab for a big blockbuster, thrilled by the promise of free publicity. A famous actor shows up to portray SpongeBob in the movie. (S17, ep 1b; season 17 premiere)
Friday 29th May 2026 - The Nerds / The SquarePants Method: Squidward creates a comic book of his own in 'The Nerds', and then in 'The SquarePants Method,' an actor shadows SpongeBob. (S17, ep 1)
Move it Milkshakers Trailer with Kemi And Derek | Starts Next Week | Milkshake!
Join Kemi and Derek for a fun‑packed preschool adventure full of letters, music and movement! From Space World to Jungle World, each episode gets Milkshakers jumping, stomping and moving along to super‑catchy songs that build confidence, coordination and creativity. 🚀🦁🎶. Move it Milkshakers!, starts Monday 4th May 2026 at 7:10am on Milkshake! and watch and stream on 5!
Move it Milkshakers | Catch stars 🌟with Kemi & Derek | Milkshake!
Brand New Move it Milkshakers - Premiering Monday 4th May 2026 on Milkshake!
Kemi and Derek introduce the letter C with a fun “Move It” adventure, exploring sounds, words, and catching skills. After a gentle warm‑up, children blast off to Space World for an action‑packed song focused on catching moves, before finishing with a calming cool‑down to relax and reset.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Earth Rumble Available Today on Nex Playground
Players Dodge, Strike, and Bend Earth Against Iconic Tournament Fighters in Their Living Room
For the first time, longtime fans, alongside a new generation of players, can step into the role of a young earthbender competing in the legendary Earth Rumble Tournament, a secret underground competition from the TV series.
Apr 28, 2026 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
SAN FRANCISCO--Nex, maker of Nex Playground, the active play system that gets families moving together, today launched Avatar: The Last AirbenderEarth Rumble, an immersive motion-based action game that brings the fantasy of earthbending to life. Built exclusively for Nex Playground, the game transforms players’ real-world movements into powerful earthbending techniques, inspired by the iconic Earth Rumble tournament from the acclaimed animated TV series “Avatar: The Last Airbender.”
For the first time, longtime fans, alongside a new generation of players, can step into the role of a young earthbender competing in the legendary Earth Rumble Tournament, a secret underground competition from the TV series. Through movement-based gameplay, players will experience an immersive blend of fantasy, action and martial arts elements through Nex Playground’s controller-free gameplay.
“Avatar: The Last Airbender has inspired generations of fans with its rich world and unforgettable characters,” said David Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of Nex. “With Earth Rumble, we’re bringing the act of earthbending to life in a way fans have always imagined, using their own body to train, move, and react the same way Toph did. Motion gameplay makes that experience feel real, turning something people have only watched into something they can actually do together.”
Under the guidance of Toph, the legendary “Blind Bandit,” players face a lineup of formidable opponents, including The Boulder, Hippo, The Gecko, and Gopher. As players advance, they’ll sharpen their earthbending skills and strategy to defeat increasingly challenging opponents and try to become the next Earth Rumble Champion.
Key gameplay elements include:
Earthbending Training: Players learn signature earthbending techniques from Toph. Stomp to launch earth into the air, strike to send rocks flying, raise their arms to create stone spires, and jump, duck and dodge to evade flying boulders
Gameplay Modes: Players choose from several gameplay modes, including Story Mode to rise through the ranks of Earth Rumble with the help of Toph, Rematch Mode to rematch any of the contenders in a harder mode with objectives to unlock costumes, and Training Modes to practice their earthbending skills before hitting the arena.
Progression Capabilities: As players progress, they forge their own Earth Rumble persona, unlocking new costumes, including masks featuring deep cuts from the show, from the likes of Appa and Momo.
Coinciding with the launch, Nex Playground is offering one of its lowest prices of the year during Amazon Gaming Week at $239.00 (20% off MSRP), a $60 savings on the current price ($299). The limited time promotion runs through May 4, 2026.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Earth Rumble is the first of many future element-bending experiences planned for Nex Playground. Players can join the tournament exclusively on Nex Playground through Play Pass, Nex Playground’s content subscription. Play Pass is sold separately and can be added at any time. To learn more, visit nexplayground.com.
About Nex
Nex is on a mission to connect families and friends through active play. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion. Its award-winning active play system, Nex Playground, is the only controller-free console built specifically for kids and families with safety and privacy at the core of its design. Nex Playground is kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and a member of the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI). Motion-tracking data and processing stay local to the device, and every system includes a built-in camera cover.
Nex Playground with Play Pass features a growing library of 55+ motion, dance, fitness, and educational experiences, including Nex Originals and collaborations with partners such as Paramount, Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, and Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards.
Train like a true earthbender in this motion-powered experience inspired by Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Single player
Perform earthbending moves with motion-based controls
Compete in the Earth Rumble tournament
Age Rating: 8+
Train with Toph
Master multi-step earthbending techniques guided by one of the greatest earthbenders: Toph Beifong. Coordinate full-body movements to raise walls, launch boulders, and bend the earth to your will.
Hone Your Skills
Sharpen your earthbending in Toph’s tutorials before entering Tournament Mode. Have a favorite match or want to perfect your forms? Take on your biggest rivals over and over again in Rematch mode.
Enter the Earth Rumble Arena
Once you're ready, put your skills to the test in the iconic Earth Rumble tournament. Face powerful fighters like The Gecko, The Big Bad Hippo, and The Boulder in your quest to become champion.
