Brand Identity: Nickelodeon has always been, and will always be, for and about kids, making the world a more playful place and we do this by putting kids first in everything we do. From 6pm, Nickelodeon is your destination for big kids and airs the biggest and best movies in the world, five nights a week.
Target Demographic: Children under 16.
Format / Tech Playout: MPEG4 SD
2026 YTD Ratings Share / Demo Performance: Nickelodeon is the #1 children’s commercial channel. Nickelodeon reaches 4.26 million viewers each month. It is up 24% year-to-date in 16 to 39s (all day). Live stream viewing is up 40% year-on-year.
Key First Run Titles: First run titles include PAW Patrol, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Movies such as The Italian Job, Days Of Thunder, and Clear And Present Danger.
First-Run Australian Content: Ultimate Classroom
Recent Success Stories: PAW Patrol is the #1 series on Nickelodeon in daytime, with first run episodes delivering staggering 38.2% commercial share in children under 13, and a 53.7% share in children under 5.
Upcoming Key Titles: Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 2, Mr. Crocodile Season 2, and DORA The Explorer Season 5.
Upcoming Changes to Playout / New Channels: 10+1 is available on Channel 14 from August 10.
Source: Virtual Australia, OzTAM, Regional TAM, Week 1 to 21, 2026, Daytime (0600-1800), Primetime (1800-2230), Consolidated 7.
10 Drama
Brand Identity: 10 Drama is all about good TV without the fuss, with just the hint of a swagger. We are casually in control. From plot twists that pack a punch – to charismatic leads who keep viewers hooked. With straight up premium entertainment – a mix of scripted and factual entertainment, as well as local and international sports.
Target Demographic: Total People and Over 40s.
Format / Tech Playout: MPEG4 HD
2026 YTD Ratings Share / Demo Performance: Reaches 4.45 million viewers on average, per month. Live stream viewing is up 18% year-on-year.
Key First Run Titles: Isuzu UTE A-League Men, Ninja A-League Women, Socceroos, Football Tonight, The Weekly Kick-Off, Law & Order SVU, IFISH, Surf Life Saving events, Escape Fishing With ET.
First-Run Australian Content: Isuzu UTE A-League Men, Ninja A-League Women, Socceroos, Football Tonight, The Weekly Kick-Off, IFISH, Surf Life Savings events, Escape Fishing With ET.
Recent Success Stories: The A-League Mens and Womens reached 4.37 million viewers on 10 Drama over the 2025/26 season. Crime procedure dramas such as NCIS and Bull ranked as the most watched 10 Drama series in 2026, year-to-date.
Upcoming Key Titles: New Law & Order SVU and Building The Dream Home.
Upcoming Changes to Playout / New Channels: 10+1 is available on Channel 14 from August 10.
Source: Virtual Australia, OzTAM, Regional TAM, Week 1 to 21, 2026, Daytime (0600-1800), Primetime (1800-2230), Consolidated 7. A-League includes GF on 10. Oct 25 to May 26.
10 Comedy
Brand Identity: Who needs rose-tinted glasses with 10 Comedy around. A celebration of life’s lighter side, we’re the ray of sunshine that brightens a cloudy day. Home to iconic sitcoms, it’s a playful escape into a world of guilty pleasures and like-minded souls.
Target Demographic: Total People and 16 to 39s
Format / Tech Playout: MPEG4 HD
2026 YTD Ratings Share / Demo Performance: 10 Comedy reaches 5.3 million viewers per month. Prime time is up 8% year-on-year, and 27% in 16 to 39s. Live stream viewing is up 90% year-on-year in prime time. 10 Comedy is the #1 commercial multi-channel in prime time in women 16 to 39.
Key First Run Titles: NA
First-Run Australian Content: NA
Recent Success Stories: Home of sitcoms, The Big Bang Theory and Friends are 10 Comedy’s top shows.
Upcoming Key Titles: Watch this space…
Upcoming Changes to Playout / New Channels: 10+1 is available on Channel 14 from August 10.
Source: Virtual Australia, OzTAM, Regional TAM, Week 1 to 21, 2026, Daytime (0600-1800), Primetime (1800-2230), Consolidated 7.
Zafir Rashid, Head of Development at Teramir Group of Companies, has confirmed that the firm’s flagship Nickelodeon-branded U.S. resort - the much-anticipated Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Orlando in Kissimmee, Florida - has received its building permit, clearing the path for vertical construction to begin! The announcement comes just weeks after Rashid disclosed the project had entered its final pre-construction phase.
Boasting over 400 hotel rooms and condo units combined, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Orlando will showcase uniquely themed accommodations, including suites inspired by iconic characters and ensuring epic experiences. The family-friendly resort mixes luxury amenities with F.U.N. for both the young and young at heart. Guests will have the opportunity to interact with Nickelodeon's globally beloved franchises, including SpongeBob SquarePants, PAW Patrol, Dora, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Slated to open in 2026, this resort will be located in the Everest Place development and expertly operated by Lion Star Hospitality Inc., the exclusive US licensee for Karisma Hotels & Resorts, welcoming guests to explore a world of limitless fun and boundless opportunity.
Official Teramir Group press release:
Zafir Rashid's $1.5B destination district project secures building permit to begin vertical construction
Zafir Rashid says the latest approval marks a pivotal moment for the $1.5 billion development
UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 -- Zafir Rashid, Head of Development at Teramir Group of Companies, confirmed that the firm’s flagship Nickelodeon-branded U.S. resort has received its building permit, clearing the path for vertical construction to begin. The announcement comes just weeks after Rashid disclosed the project had entered its final pre-construction phase.
This latest approval marks a pivotal moment for the $1.5 billion development, which combines hospitality, branded entertainment, and mixed-use infrastructure. With horizontal infrastructure already in place, the resort’s construction team is now preparing for foundation work and public-facing activation.
“We’ve secured the green light,” Rashid said. “The permit approval means we’re ready to transition from groundwork to vertical buildout, and that’s where the project starts taking shape in a real, physical way.”
The resort will feature Nickelodeon-themed experiences designed to attract global tourism and strengthen family-friendly travel markets. The site will include entertainment zones, water attractions, and immersive character-based environments.
Zafir Rashid’s strategy includes a communications rollout tied to the groundbreaking announcement, backed by ongoing investor relations and digital content designed to boost visibility. A surge of press activity is expected in the coming weeks as Teramir prepares to launch the next phase of construction.
The Nickelodeon resort is just one of several developments under Rashid’s leadership. Additional projects are in motion across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Brazil, and Egypt, though most remain confidential due to existing agreements with funders and licensing partners.
“This is the first major public milestone,” Rashid said. “Once we start building vertically, everything else begins to move forward faster.”
With the permit in hand and financing aligned, Teramir Group is preparing to break ground and continue its expansion across multiple international markets.
Update (6/2/26): The developer behind the $1.5 billion Everest Place resort district near Disney in Kissimmee, Florida hopes to break ground on the much-anticipated Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Orlando in July 2026, the first of at least four hotels planned in the 224-acre development on Osceola County’s W192 tourism corridor, .
Teramir Group started construction in 2022 on the massive resort, which stretches from U.S. 192 to Funie Steed Road, and has spent years building the infrastructure, roads and man-made lake, with the Nickelodeon Hotel originally slated to open this year. Now, CEO Zafir Rashid is seeking a waiver from Osceola County to commence construction on the Nickelodeon resort before opening Everest Place Boulevard, the main spine road that runs parallel to S.R. 429.
The plan calls for an 11-story hotel complex overlooking the large artificial lake with a three-story parking garage just off Everest Place Boulevard. The 543,000-square-foot hotel will feature two separate towers, a hotel tower with 211 guest rooms and a condo tower with 181 units that sleep up to 12 guests.
The condos come in three sizes: studio, one-bedroom (with bunk room) and two-bedroom (with bunkroom). All have a living space, full kitchen and balcony and access to the hotel amenities, such as the kids’ club, a variety of restaurants, cafes and shops. They will also enjoy Nickelodeon-themed experiences such as slime and character interactions.
The resort will be expertly operated by Lion Star Hospitality Inc., the exclusive US licensee for Karisma Hotels & Resorts, welcoming guests to explore a world of limitless fun and boundless opportunity.
“We have some very special rooms that are themed and you’ve got SpongeBob SquarePants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and we’ve got all the Nickelodeon characters that will be roaming the resort,” Rashid said in a 2024 announcement.
Teramir engaged top Mexican architecture firm GVA to design the kid-friendly hotel complex and relied on Germana Engineering and Innovations Design Group for the civil and landscape designs.
The county approved the Site Development Plan for Everest Place in January with several conditions, including one that vertical construction could not begin until the public infrastructure improvements were completed, inspected and accepted by the county. In the waiver request, Rashid noted that the “roadway infrastructure is substantially complete” except for the three intersections on West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway and Funie Steed Road.
He wants approval to obtain building permits for the resort and begin drilling the concrete pilings for the hotel, condos and parking garage. According to the document, Teramir needs to drill roughly 1,000 foundation pilings, which will take up to four months, before the commencement of vertical construction. He said the team would continue work on the public infrastructure while the hotel construction is underway, and the road would be opened to traffic before he applies for a certificate of occupancy.
The remaining work includes the final paving and striping of Everest Place Boulevard, completing the three intersections, and installing signs, streetlights, landscaping, and irrigation in the right-of-way.
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SpongeBob SquarePants, the longest-running kids' animated series, is riding a wave of momentum into 2026 following the success of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.
The film arrived in UK cinemas on Saturday 20th December 2025 and was supported by a dynamic marketing campaign featuring integrations in Roblox and Minecraft, impactful out-of-home placements, partnerships with Burger King and Waze and a comprehensive PR push. As part of the promotional activity, Paramount Pictures also hosted an engaging activation at Westfield Stratford, creating an immersive experience for fans during the festive season. This summer, the movie will land on Paramount+, creating a second major moment for the brand and driving renewed engagement after its theatrical debut.
Across consumer products, SpongeBob is experiencing record-breaking performance. In 2025, the brand delivered standout collaborations across fashion, beauty and lifestyle. Highlights include partnerships with Supreme, Stella McCartney, Wild, Made by Mitchell, Doodle Boy x M&S and a dedicated range at Home Bargains. The back end of the year also saw the launch of movie-related products from master toy partner Funrise, which flew off the shelves at retail.
With brand appetite at an all-time high, 2026 will bring more innovative collaborations and product launches aligned with the movie's arrival on streaming, keeping fans engaged.
On the content front, SpongeBob remains a powerhouse. In 2025, Plankton: The Movie premiered on Netflix, debuting as the No.1 kids' title globally. The franchise will continue to grow with the launch of its 17th season and Season 5 of The Patrick Star Show, ensuring fresh stories for fans worldwide. Additionally, the series expanded its reach in 2025 by joining CBBC, bringing SpongeBob to even more UK audiences.
In gaming, SpongeBob stands as one of the most successful IP games on Roblox, with SpongeBob Tower of Defense surpassing 500m global visits. THQ Nordic's Titans of the Tide launched in November 2025, and two SpongeBob-themed Fortnite experiences tied to The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants are now live, with a third coming in early 2026. Movie-themed merchandise is now available on Roblox, redeemable via Amazon gift cards. Fans can expect even more developments in this space throughout the year. With compelling content, innovative products and immersive experiences, SpongeBob SquarePants continues to captivate audiences and reinforce its status as a global entertainment icon.
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Paramount Products & Experiences will once again take centre stage at the 2026 Las Vegas Licensing Expo, showcasing a robust portfolio of world-class franchises that continue to resonate with fans of all ages and drive strong consumer demand globally.
Paw Patrol continues to set the benchmark in pre-school entertainment, remaining as the No.1 pre-school property in the UK, according to Circana (2025). The franchise's momentum has been further reinforced by its performance on streaming, with Paw Patrol claiming the No.1 position in Netflix kids' content by hours viewed in H2 2025 globally, driven by its debut on Netflix US, according to the newly released H2 2025 Netflix Kids Content Performance Report. This success builds towards a major cinematic moment in August 2026, with Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie landing in UK cinemas on 7th August. The third theatrical instalment in the franchise is set to fuel momentum across consumer products and retail. Looking beyond the movie, Paw Patrol's evolution continues, with new content and fresh thematics planned from 2027, designed to keep little fans engaged as they grow with the brand.
A true pop o culture icon, SpongeBob SquarePants continues to go from strength to strength as the longest-running kids' animated series. Following the recent theatrical release of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants in December 2025, the franchise continues to deliver strong performance across content and consumer products. The core SpongeBob SquarePants series is now also available on CBBC, with the channel added as a new destination for fans to watch content, significantly increasing accessibility for UK audiences. SpongeBob's strength is also reflected in Netflix global streaming data, with the franchise dominating comedy animation at 143m hours viewed, sitting 40% ahead of its nearest competitor. Across consumer products, SpongeBob is experiencing record-breaking performance (Circana UK, 2025), fuelled by high-profile collaborations with brands including Made by Mitchell, Wild, Crocs and Adidas. With brand appetite at an all-time high, 2027 and the years to come will see further innovative collaborations and product launches.
Paramount is also powering up investment in one of its most iconic cross-generational IPs, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Sweeping plans are under way to expand the franchise through multiple ventures, including a pre-school-targeted digital series and two upcoming theatrical releases. The brand has also seen recent high-profile tie-ins, such as Wizards of the Coast's Magic: The Gathering and development on the VR game Empire City. A major milestone for the franchise is the announcement of a multi-year global licensing partnership with Mattel, which will see a broad range of TMNT consumer products roll out worldwide from 2027, spanning action figures, play sets, vehicles, games, collectibles and role play. New product lines will also align with the theatrical animated sequel Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2, releasing on 13th August 2027, followed by a new theatrical live-action/CG hybrid film in 2028, further reinforcing TMNT's position as a leading brand for retail and licensing partners.
CBS ANNOUNCES ITS 2026-2027 FALL PRIMETIME SCHEDULE
New Series Order: NCIS: NEW YORK with LL COOL J reprising his role as Special Agent Sam Hanna and also starring Scott Caan
Previously Announced New Series:
CUPERTINO from Emmy Award-nominated executive producers Robert and Michelle King and starring Mike Colter
EINSTEIN, a new drama starring Matthew Gray Gubler and Melissa Fumero
ETERNALLY YOURS from the executive producers of GHOSTS
19 Returning Series, including broadcast television’s top three series, top four new series and 13 of the top 20 most-watched series. (Source: Nielsen Season-to-date “Most Current” data 9/22/25-4/5/26)
CBS Specials:
MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS returns to simulcast on CBS and MTV, live from Los Angeles, Sunday, Sept. 27
NICKELODEON KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS will simulcast live on CBS and Nickelodeon for the first time Saturday, Nov. 14
THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE debuts a primetime Christmas special in December, the first live show in its historic 54-year run
CBS, which is on track to deliver this season’s top three primetime series – #1 TRACKER, #2 MARSHALS, #3 60 MINUTES – along with the top four new primetime series – #1 MARSHALS, #2 SHERIFF COUNTRY, #3 BOSTON BLUE, #4 CIA – the top two comedies – #1 GEORGIE & MANDY’S FIRST MARRIAGE and #2 GHOSTS – and 13 of the top 20 most-watched series – today unveiled its 2026-2027 fall primetime programming lineup. The slate of CBS Originals features new series orders including an action-packed drama from the NCIS universe, a new comedy and 19 returning series, complemented by sports and special event programming.
The 2026-2027 Fall Schedule Programming Highlights:
Mondays – Compelling drama block FBI and CIA moves up an hour to 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM, respectively, followed by HARLAN COBEN’S FINAL TWIST at 10:00 PM.
Tuesdays – The world’s #1 global franchise powers an all‑NCIS night from 8:00-11:00 PM, anchored by flagship NCIS (8:00 PM) and joined by the newest addition, NCIS: NEW YORK (9:00 PM), followed by NCIS: ORIGINS moving to 10:00 PM.
Wednesdays – Two reality television titans return with 90-minute episodes of SURVIVOR at 8:00 PM followed by THE AMAZING RACE at 9:30 PM.
Thursdays – Two new shows join the night. GEORGIE & MANDY’S FIRST MARRIAGE at 8:00 PM followed by new comedy ETERNALLY YOURS at 8:30 PM, then ELSBETH at 9:00 PM in a new time period and new series CUPERTINO at 10:00 PM.
Fridays – The winning action-packed lineup remains unchanged with three Jerry Bruckheimer Television‑produced dramas: SHERIFF COUNTRY at 8:00 PM, FIRE COUNTRY at 9:00 PM and BOSTON BLUE at 10:00 PM.
Sundays – CBS continues its winning Sunday lineup with 60 MINUTES at 7:00 PM, MARSHALS at 8:00 PM, TRACKER at 9:00 PM and drama encores at 10:00 PM during the fall.
“CBS broadcasts the most-watched entertainment shows in the country and continues to launch more every season,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “We’ll build on that this fall by expanding the powerful NCIS franchise, introducing a new original drama from the creators of THE GOOD WIFE and ELSBETH and a new comedy from the acclaimed duo behind GHOSTS. This all adds up to another schedule built for launching new hits, scaling audiences and growing content value.”
NEW 2026-2027 FALL SERIES:
NCIS: NEW YORK – The newest NCIS universe expansion follows Senior Special Agent Sam Hanna (LL COOL J) as he returns to his hometown, New York City, and partners with a roguish special agent (Scott Caan).
CUPERTINO – A wronged lawyer (Mike Colter) partners with a promising young attorney (Rachel Keller) to stand up against the giants of Silicon Valley in a David vs. Goliath battle.
ETERNALLY YOURS – An eternal love story about two vampires who have been married for 500 years and their struggles to accept the human who is dating their daughter.
NEW FALL 2026-2027 SPECIALS:
NICKELODEON KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS– For the first time, after nearly four decades of slime‑filled fan‑favorite fun, the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards will simulcast on the CBS Television Network and Nickelodeon.
THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE – For the first time in its 54-year history on CBS, THE PRICE IS RIGHT will air live, transforming television’s longest-running game show into a must-watch holiday primetime television event.
2026-2027 MIDSEASON SERIES:
EINSTEIN (NEW!) – Matthew Gray Gubler stars as the brilliant but directionless great grandson of Albert Einstein, who is forced to put his reckless antics behind him, utilizing his genius to help solve crimes with a local police detective (Melissa Fumero).
MATLOCK
GHOSTS
One-hour Halloween and Ghostmas special episodes to air this fall.
NCIS: SYDNEY
RETURNING SERIES:
TRACKER – #1 broadcast series starring Justin Hartley
MARSHALS – #1 new broadcast series from the YELLOWSTONE universe
NCIS – the world’s #1 television franchise
GEORGIE & MANDY’S FIRST MARRIAGE – #1 broadcast comedy
60 MINUTES – #1 primetime news program
BOSTON BLUE
CIA
ELSBETH
FBI
FIRE COUNTRY
GHOSTS
HARLAN COBEN’S FINAL TWIST
MATLOCK
NCIS: ORIGINS
NCIS: SYDNEY
SHERIFF COUNTRY
SURVIVOR
THE AMAZING RACE
48 HOURS
RETURNING EVENT PROGRAMMING:
52ND AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS (AMAs) hosted by Queen Latifah
Monday, May 25 (8:00-11:00 PM, ET/5:00-8:00 PM, PT)
THE 79TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS hosted by P!NK
Sunday, June 7 (8:00-11:00 PM, ET/5:00-8:00 PM, PT)
MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (VMAs) – LIVE from Los Angeles simulcast on CBS and MTV
CBS remains the #1 network in daytime and is projected to claim its 40th consecutive winning season. The drama BEYOND THE GATES has been renewed for two additional seasons, extending through the 2027-2028 season, and will continue as part of CBS’ #1 daytime lineup alongside #1 THE PRICE IS RIGHT, #2 THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, #3 THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL and LET’S MAKE A DEAL.
SPORTS PROGRAMMING:
CBS Sports’ portfolio of marquee properties and championships features the NFL, with a schedule highlighted by TV’s most-watched window at 4:25 PM, ET on Sundays along with a full playoff slate capped off by the AFC Championship; college football, including the Big Ten on Saturdays at 3:30 PM, ET, Army-Navy and the Pac-12 Championship; college basketball, led by the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament with the Final Four and National Championship; golf, including the PGA Tour, the Masters and the PGA Championship; select UFC events; 20 WNBA games on broadcast TV, the most ever for the Network; as well as soccer with the UEFA Champions League final and the NWSL Championship game, which will air in primetime for the fifth consecutive year.
2027-2028 SEASON:
New Development Room Order:
As part of CBS’ year‑round long-term development strategy, the Network has ordered a development room to start writing scripts for FLINT (working title), a drama from Evan Katz (showrunner of “24”), developed in partnership with Matt LeBlanc, who would also star and executive produce pending a series order for broadcast. The project is from CBS Studios and Jerry Bruckheimer Television.
FLINT tells the story of a burnt-out LAPD detective who, on the verge of retirement, is blindsided when the city extends his service by five years. Determined to get fired, he breaks rules and disobeys orders, which, to his dismay, makes him an even better cop.
Below Is the New CBS 2026-2027 Schedule:
FALL 2026-2027 NEW SERIES INFO:
NCIS: NEW YORK (Tuesdays, 9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT)
Legendary NCIS Agent Sam Hanna (LL COOL J) returns to his hometown of New York City to their field office, partnering with a roguish agent (Scott Caan) and helping lead a new team as they are tasked with high-stakes missions to defend one of the most vital cities and ports in the world.
NCIS: NEW YORK is produced by CBS Studios. R. Scott Gemmill, Byron Balasco, LL COOL J and Jason Barrett serve as executive producers, with Balasco serving as showrunner.
ETERNALLY YOURS (Thursdays, 8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT)
ETERNALLY YOURS is a family comedy centered around Charles (Ed Weeks) and Liz (Allegra Edwards) – a vampire couple whose once-passionate romance has devolved into a pulseless marriage after 500 years together. Living in present-day Seattle with their oddball coven, they’ve settled into an eternal rut – until their daughter’s earnest human boyfriend unexpectedly enters their lives and forces them to confront whether their love can survive forever … or if forever is a life sentence.
ETERNALLY YOURS is produced by CBS Studios. Joe Port, Joe Wiseman, Eric Tannenbaum, Kim Tannenbaum and Jason Wang serve as executive producers. The pilot was executive produced and directed by Trent O’Donnell.
CUPERTINO (Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT)
CUPERTINO is a David vs. Goliath legal drama set in the heart of Silicon Valley that follows a lawyer (Mike Colter) who is being cheated out of his stock options by his former employer, a tech startup. Refusing to back down, he joins forces with another recently fired attorney (Rachel Keller) to represent those taken advantage of by the tech elite and help them fight back in a high-stakes battle against the Goliaths controlling Silicon Valley.
CUPERTINO is produced by CBS Studios. Robert and Michelle King will serve as executive producers and co-showrunners under their King Size Productions banner, with Robert directing the premiere episode. Liz Glotzer and Sam Hoffman also serve as executive producers.
2026-2027 MIDSEASON SERIES
EINSTEIN
EINSTEIN stars Matthew Gray Gubler as Lewis Einstein, the brilliant but directionless great grandson of Albert Einstein. He spends his days as a comfortably tenured professor until his reckless antics land him in trouble with the law and he is pressed into service helping a local police detective (Melissa Fumero) solve her most puzzling cases.
EINSTEIN is produced by CBS Studios. Andy Breckman serves as showrunner, with Breckman, Randy Zisk, Michael Rauch, Tariq Jalil, Rose Hughes, Rodrigo Herrera Ibarguengoytia and Laura Beetz serving as executive producers. Matthew Gray Gubler also serves as a producer.
NICKELODEON KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS (KCAs) will air on the CBS Television Network, marking the Network’s debut telecast in its nearly 40‑year history. The event will celebrate fans’ favorites from across the worlds of film, television, music, sports and more. The special will simulcast live from Los Angeles, on CBS and Nickelodeon.
NICKELODEON KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS is produced by Done and Dusted.
THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE (December)
For the first time in its 54-year history on CBS, television’s longest-running game show will air live with THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE. This high-stakes, must‑watch primetime Christmas television event unfolds in real time, raising the pressure with every passing second. Viewers gain unprecedented behind-the-scenes access alongside host Drew Carey, announcer George Gray, the models and the production team as they race to keep the show on track-resetting games, transforming the stage and beating the clock. Lucky contestants will “Come on down!” to play fan-favorite games Plinko, Cliffhangers and Lucky Seven, before spinning The Big Wheel for a shot at a luxury showcase – all played out live.
THE PRICE IS RIGHT is produced by Fremantle. John Quinn is executive producer.
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NCIS: New York Teaser (HD) LL Cool J NCIS spinoff series
Legendary NCIS Agent Sam Hanna returns to his hometown of New York City to their field office and helps lead a new team as they are tasked with high-stakes missions to defend one of the most vital cities and ports in the world. Also starring Scott Caan.
The Gaang is back!! Today Netflix unveiled the Official Teaser and First Look photos for the highly-anticipated return of Avatar: The Last Airbender, confirming Season 2 will debut in 2026. The Teaser showcases fan-favorite Earthbender, Toph (Miya Cech), the newest member of Team Avatar that includes Aang (Gordon Cormier), Katara (Kiawentiio) and Sokka (Ian Ousley) and more!
Update (31/3) - Netflix will announce the release date for Avatar: The Last Airbender season two on March 31!
About AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER S2
Release Date: 2026
Starring: Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu, Miya Cech, Elizabeth Yu, Ty Lee and Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, with Maria Zhang and Daniel Dae Kim.
AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER follows Aang, the young Avatar, as he learns to master the four elements (Water, Earth, Fire, Air) to restore balance to a world threatened by the terrifying Fire Nation. In S2, after a bittersweet victory saving the Northern Water Tribe from the invading Fire Nation, Avatar Aang, Katara and Sokka regroup and set off on a mission to convince the elusive Earth King to aid in their battle against fearsome Fire Lord Ozai.
AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER is a live-action reimagining of the award-winning and beloved Nickelodeon animated series. Christine Boylan (Poker Face, Once Upon a Time) serves as executive producer and writer. Jabbar Raisani (Lost in Space, Stranger Things) is executive producer and director, alongside directors Anu Menon, Amit Gupta and Hiromi Kamata. Dan Lin and Ryan Halprin serve as executive producers from Rideback. Additional executive producers include Brendan Ferguson and Albert Kim.
Kim, who served as showrunner and wrote the pilot for Season 1, has passed the reins to Boylan and Raisasni. Kim will remain as an executive producer on the series.
Following the smashing success of Season 1 on Netflix, the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series was quickly renewed for two more seasons, which were filmed back-to-back, with the series wrapping earlier this Fall.
“We’re looking forward to working with all of our actors again and digging into the deeper, more complicated relationships that develop as their journey continues in Season 2,” executive producers Boylan and Raisani told Netflix's Tudum in February. “We are going to show the real-world versions of iconic scenes from the original, and explore some of the stories that the animation didn’t. Mainly, we’re looking forward to seeing our gang all together again.”
The EPs are keeping details about Season 2 close to the vest, but they did tease that we will see more of the Earth Kingdom.
“There’s no war in Ba Sing Se,” they explain, referencing a line from the original animated series. “For the Gaang, fans can expect more brilliant plans from Sokka, even more masterful bending from Katara, Appa, and Momo to be as fluffy as ever, and Aang to learn a new bending form (or two).”
In general, Raisani and Boylan are excited about building on the strong foundation of Season 1. “We’re going to challenge our characters with more complex and nuanced obstacles as they navigate a more tactile world,” say Boylan and Raisani. “Just as the animated series matured and progressed, the live-action will also take these characters and worlds and grow them.”
“When we started working on Season 2, we gathered three forces: integrity, hope, and joy. And here we are almost three years later wrapping the end of production with an immensely talented and devoted team that met those ideals and exceeded them,” Boylan told Tudum. “I am eternally grateful to be part of this important, hilarious, action-packed team who is bringing this epic live action story to the world.”
But with a new season comes the opportunity for fresh faces.
Earlier in 2025, Netflix announced new cast members who will be joining Season 2, in addition to Cech as Toph:
Chin Han (Mortal Kombat, Skyscraper) as Long Feng
Hoa Xuande (The Sympathizer, Top of the Lake: China Girl) as Professor Zei
Justin Chien (The Brothers Sun, The Great Leap) as King Kuei
Amanda Zhou (Spinning Out, The Handmaid’s Tale) as Joo Dee
Crystal Yu (Doctor Who, Good Omens) as Lady Beifong
Kelemete Misipeka (Sons of Thunder) as The Boulder
Lourdes Faberes (The Sandman, Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre) as General Sung
Rekha Sharma (Yellowjackets, Battlestar Galactica) as Amita
Terry Chen (Lucky Star, Jessica Jones, House of Cards) as Jeong Jeong
Dolly de Leon (Triangle of Sadness, Between the Temples, Ghostlight) as Lo and Li
Lily Gao (Blue Sun Palace, Twisted Metal, Slip) as Ursa
Madison Hu (The Brothers Sun, The Boogeyman) as Fei
Dichen Lachman (Severance, Jurassic World: Dominion, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes) as Yangchen
New cast members for the third and final season will also include Jon Jon Briones (Ratched, Hadestown, The Last Voyage of the Demeter) as Piandao and Tantoo Cardinal (Dances with Wolves, Legends of the Fall, Killers of the Flower Moon) as Hama.
Check back for more news as the epic story arc of Avatar: The Last Airbender bends across Seasons 2 and 3.
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Season 2 key art | Photo: Netflix
Update (1/11/26) - Netflix has shared a all-new photo from Avatar: The Last Airbender season two on social media, captioning the pic: "Aang is about to face his biggest challenge yet. Avatar: The Last Airbender returns with Season 2 this year":
See a More Grown-up Aang in Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2
“There are going to be scenes that push the audience to tears, but also make them laugh,” says Gordon Cormier.
Even in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender where the elements can be bent and warped, you can’t bend time. When the live-action reimagining of the classic Nickelodeon animated series returns for Season 2 later this year, you’ll meet an Aang who has grown up visibly since the first chapter debuted, as you can see in the first-look photo above — and the actor who plays him, Gordon Cormier, has evolved right along with him.
“Shooting Season 1, I was 12, so it’s really the fun memories that stick with you,” Cormier told Netflix from the set of Season 2. He even missed sporting Aang’s signature haircut — or lack thereof. “A piece of me wanted to shave my head again — I don’t know why,” he said, laughing. “I missed being bald and my castmates — both.” Along with the fun and camaraderie with the tight-knit cast, Cormier and the rest of the Gaang reunited knowing that they’d be able to finish telling the entire story. “We didn’t really know if we were getting Season 2 or Season 3,” Cormier recalled, of filming the first season. “And now having both, it’s really awesome knowing I’m going to be able to see them again for a while.”
That continuity, as well as becoming a more mature actor, has shifted Cormier’s approach, making him think more deeply about his character. “It’s definitely a lot more,” he said. “I go home, read my script, study my script, character analysis, study my script, hang out a little bit, go rock climbing, study my script, go to sleep, come to work, study my script — that kind of thing.”
The scope of the series will grow, too, as Aang and Team Avatar must navigate the complexities of the Earth Kingdom. “It’s definitely going to be a lot more action-packed and emotional,” Cormier says. “There are going to be some scenes that push the audience to tears, but also make them laugh.”
Of course, one of the most anticipated additions is Toph, a character brought to life by Miya Cech. “She fits right in now,” Cormier says of their dynamic. “We have a new member of the family.” As a longtime fan of the animated series, he’s excited for fans to meet Cech on screen. “She’s playing Toph the way I pictured it,” he says. “I’m really stoked.”
Even Aang’s costume reflects the season’s evolution. His familiar robes return — but they’re rougher, patched, and lengthened, complete with a larger cape. “Honestly, that OG costume, just all extended and super worn looking, is my favorite,” Cormier says.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 will stream in 2026.
Fans will soon be quoting SpongeBob SquarePants in saying: “I don’t need it. I don’t need it. I DEFINITELY don’t need it … I NEED IT!”
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World [IDW]
Attention, Bikini Bottom! You need to know that IDW has opened pre-orders for SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World — a brand new delightful art book tribute to the iconic animated sea life created by Stephen Hillenburg, available Tuesday, February 17, 2026. To celebrate the announcement, Animation Magazine has unveiled a special sneak peek between the covers, which you’ll find in this post!
A deep dive into all things SpongeBob, including the art behind the hit television shows and films, preproduction sketches, cast and creator interviews, and more, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World features 350+ pages of artwork from creators from both series and film projects. Researched and written by long-time animation industry author Tracey Miller-Zarneke (whose art books cover Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs films, the Kung Fu Panda franchise, plus the centenary edition of The Disney Book and more), this is the definitive art collection celebrating over 25 years of SpongeBob SquarePants!
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World [IDW]
As SpongeBob once said, “You never really know the true value of a moment, until it becomes a memory.”
Take a page-by-page stroll (or swim) through Bikini Bottom and celebrate all your favorite characters in this collectible art book that showcases art from the original TV series, its spinoffs and every movie, accompanied by insights from everyone who ever worked on this beloved franchise. Sure to be a treasured collectible for any fan, the full-color hardcover features pieces from all the television shows — SpongeBob SquarePants, The Patrick Star Show, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years — and films — The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, Sponge Out of Water, Sponge on the Run, Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie, Plankton: The Movie and the upcoming December release Search for SquarePants.
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World [IDW]
“As both an artist and someone lucky enough to help steward the iconic world of SpongeBob, this book is more than a collection of images. It’s a celebration of the creativity that’s made SpongeBob so special for 25 years, and a visual love letter to the imagination of Stephen Hillenburg and everyone who’s brought Bikini Bottom to life,” said Ramsey Naito, President of Paramount Animation. “Every sketch and concept design reminds us how much heart, humor and creativity went into building SpongeBob’s universe. This book is not just an artbook but a portal into 25 years of pure joy and undersea imagination.”
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World will be available in hardcover format wherever books are sold on February 17, 2026 (ISBN: 9798887244419) for a list price of $49.99. For more information, visit IDW Publishing.
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World [IDW]
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Art of an Undersea World
By Tracey Miller-Zarneke
$49.99
Celebrate over 25 years of SpongeBob SquarePants! Take a stroll through Bikini Bottom and celebrate all your favorite characters in this collectible art book with special focuses on the original TV series, its spinoffs, and every movie!
Take a journey under the sea with early concepts from series creator Stephen Hillenburg, as well as storyboards, backgrounds, final images, and everything else that went into making SpongeBob SquarePants the beloved phenomenon it is today. Get special glimpses into characters such as Gary, Patrick Star, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, and more. Then travel to iconic locations like Conch Street, the Krusty Crab, Sandy’s Dome, Mrs. Puff’s School, and Ukulele Bottom!
Go behind the scenes of the award-winning television series and its spinoffs—along with all feature films, including SpongeBob’s newest big screen adventure, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants!
Everyone’s favorite undersea world and its cast of characters and places are all showcased in this ultimate art guide to the world of SpongeBob SquarePants!
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Explore the bold and dynamic world of the celebrated animated series with this comprehensive art book that showcases the unique artistic vision behind the show.
IDW Publishing has revealed plans to release an art book for Rise of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Nickelodeon's 2018 iteration of the iconic Heroes in a Half Shell!
"From preproduction sketches to final episode designs, this book offers fans an inside look at the creative process that brought Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to life," the official synopsis for The Art of Rise of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reads. "Discover concept art, character development, and background designs that capture the series’ distinct style. Featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes commentary from the cast and crew, and the evolution of iconic characters like Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, Michelangelo, and April, this collection celebrates the innovation that made the show a standout in the franchise."
The title will feature forewords by series co-creators Andy Suriano and Ant Ward.
The book is by author Colin Stein, an Emmy Award–winning VFX artist based in Oklahoma City with over a decade of experience in marketing and design. Stein is a longtime fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and his deep appreciation and knowledge of the franchise led him to create The Art of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. His background in visual effects has fueled his passion for design and animation.
The Art of Rise of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is slated to be released in hardcover format on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Tuesday, April 14, 2026, and is available to preorder now, including on Amazon.com.
About Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a 2D-animated series which follows the band of brothers as they discover new powers and encounter a mystical world they never knew existed beneath the streets of New York City. The series premiered on Monday 17th September 2018, running for 39 episodes across seasons on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons, culminating with a feature length movie on Netflix.
Created by Andy Suriano and Ant Ward, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reimagines the characters in a fresh new way, featuring jagged-shelled Raphael as a snapping turtle, wielding twin tonfas as his weapons; Leonardo as a red-eared slider, using an ōdachi sword; Donatello as a soft-shell turtle, sporting a tech-bo staff; and Michelangelo as a box turtle, arming himself with a kusari-fundo. Along for the adventure is the Turtles’ most trusted ally, April O’Neil, a street savvy native New Yorker and Splinter, father figure and sensei to the Turtles.
The series stars the voice talent of Omar Miller (Ballers) as Raphael, Ben Schwartz (Sonic the Hedgehog movie universe, Parks and Recreation) as Leonardo, Josh Brener (Silicon Valley) as Donatello, Brandon Mychal Smith (You’re The Worst) as Michelangelo, Kat Graham (The Vampire Diaries) as April O’Neil and Eric Bauza (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) as Splinter. WWE Superstar John Cena lends his voice as villain, Baron Draxum, an alchemist warrior mutant who seeks to turn all of humanity into mutants.
The Art of Rise of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Product details and Cover Art
ASIN: B0DRC2F1PY
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Publication date: January 20, 2026
Language: English
Print length: 256 pages
ISBN-13: 979-8887243641
Item Weight: 1.25 pounds
Dimensions: 0.04 x 0.04 x 0.04 inches
Featuring exclusive #BTS commentary from the cast and crew, and the evolution of iconic characters like Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, Michelangelo, and April.
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