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Nickelodeon to Release 'Are You Afraid of the Dark? The Limited Series Three-Season Collection' DVD Set on October 15

THE COMPLETE SERIES COLLECTION OF THE REIMAGINED BELOVED ANTHOLOGY RELEASES IN TIME FOR SPOOKY SEASON!

ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?

THE LIMITED SERIES THREE-SEASON COLLECTION

Available on DVD on October 15, 2024

LOS ANGELES – October 1, 2024 – Beloved horror anthology miniseries based on the ‘90s kids’ cult classic, Are You Afraid of the Dark? will be available as a limited series three-season collection through Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon. The series introduces all-new Midnight Society groups of kids who tell terrifying tales that lead to spooky and shocking revelations.

The reimagined “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” premiered in October 2019 as a limited series and introduced a new Midnight Society as they tell a scary story only to have the events of the story come to life. Season two Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Curse of the Shadows, premiered in February 2021 and followed a new group of kids, who learn of a terrifying curse cast over their small town and are haunted by a mysterious creature. The third chapter, Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Ghost Island, premiered in July 2022 and features another Midnight Society as they go on vacation on a resort island, until they learn about something sinister haunting the guests. Relive all the scary stories with The Limited Series Three-Season Collection, just in time for spooky-season and Halloween!

Are You Afraid of the Dark? The Limited Series Three-Season Collection releases in time for the holidays with 3 DVD amarays in a giftable slipcase and will be available on DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment on October 15, 2024 for the suggested retail price of $13.99.

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Are You Afraid of the Dark? Disc One includes:

·      Part One: Submitted for Approval

·      Part Two: Opening Night

·      Part Three: Destroy All Tophats

·      Special Features Include:

o  Season 1, Episode 2: the Tale of Laughing in the dark

o  Season 4, Episode 8: The Tale of Ghastly Grinner

o  Season 5, Episode 1: The Tale of the Dead Man’s Float

Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Curse of the Shadows - Disc Two includes:

·      The Tale of the Haunted Woods

·      The Tale of the Night Frights

·      The Tale of the Phantom Light

·      The Tale of the Danse Macabre

·      The Tale of the Midnight Magic

·      The Tale of the Darkhouse

Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Ghost Island – Disc Three includes:

·      The Tale of Room 13

·      The Tale of the Teen Spirit

·      The Tale of the Looking Glass

·      The Tale of the Other Side

Are You Afraid of the Dark? The Limited Series Three-Season Collection synopsis:

Are You Afraid of the Dark? Returns in this nightmarish three-part limited series event filled with scorpions, eyeless men, disappearing children and the creepiest carnival of all time! Rachel has a chance to join the secret Midnight Society. All she has to do is tell a truly terrifying story. But when the chilling events of her “Tale of Mr. Tophat” and the “Carnival of Doom” start to actually come true and her friends’ lives are at stake, Rachel must face her fears and end Mr. Tophat’s reign of terror.

Curse of the Shadows – An all-new Midnight Society location brings fresh scares when the group’s leader suddenly vanishes. The remaining members must follow the clues, confront dark forces, and ultimately uncover the truth behind their town’s terrifying curse. Will they break the curse of the shadows…before it’s too late?

Ghost Island – Four best friends and members of a Midnight Society get more than they bargained for when what they think is a fun summer vacation on a resort island turns into something sinister. They encounter genuine terror locked away in one of the rooms after checking into their hotel, and as the kids try to enjoy their vacation, they are pulled back into the mystery of the island’s ghosts, ultimately leading them to a terrifying and shocking revelation: many guests check into room 13, but they never check out.

Are You Afraid of the Dark? The Limited Series Three-Season Collection fast facts:

Street Date: October 15, 2024

DVD: 32429337481 (US); 32429337474 (Canada)

Subtitles: English CC

Audio tracks available:

·      S1: English-US 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround; Spanish Stereo Dolby Digital, French Stereo Dolby Digital

·      S2: US 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround; Spanish Stereo Dolby Digital

·      S3: US 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround; Spanish Stereo Dolby Digital

Special Features: English 2.0 Dolby Digital

Video: Widescreen; Special Features: 4:3 Full Screen

Total True Run time: 568 min (9 hrs, 28 min.)

Individual Disc Runtimes: S2: 130 min; S2: 261 min; S3: 177 min

US Rating: Not Rated

US MSRP: $13.99 (DVD)

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Netflix's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Casts Miya Cech As Toph Beifong; Teases Season Two | Geeked Week 2024

Avatar: The Last Airbender has shared our first look at Toph Beifong.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender knows what the fans want and that is Toph Beifong. When Netflix brought its live-action adaptation of the series to life, fans were ready by the end of book one to meet the fabled bender. With the announcement of Avatar: The Last Airbender season two and three, casting for Toph got underway, and now we have been given our first look at the girl. Netflix has found its own Toph, and you can see her in action thanks to a special clip.

As you can see below, Avatar: The Last Airbender season two has posted a special teaser in honor of Geeked Week. The event, which culminated with a live event in Atlanta tonight (Sept. 19), kickstarted with its reveal of Toph. While our first look at the earth bender is short, we can see Toph using her iconic moves in a forested area. As usual, her shoes are off so Toph can better feel the earth, and the strikes she takes to the ground is nothing short of intense.

The Geeked Week event also included special appearances by Avatar: The Last Airbender cast members Dallas Liu and Ian Ousley.

Who is Playing Toph Beifong?

If you are not familiar with Toph Beifong, well – you are missing the greatest piece of Avatar: The Last Airbender. The character was teased in Book One as Aang began tapping into the Spirit World, but we do not meet Toph in full until Book Two begins. The earth bender is one of the strongest in the land, and Toph's personality is just as gruff. Her dry wit and levelheaded strategies made Toph a favorite with fans years ago. And though she is blind, Toph uses her lack of sight as a gift in battle.

Oh, and who is playing Toph? It is none other than actor Miya Cech who has starred in the first season of Nickelodeon's Are You Afraid of the Dark? revival, "The Carnival of Doom", and The Astronauts, as well as The Darkest Mind and Rim of the World. 

(Photo: Netflix)

In Nickelodeon's original animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender positioned Toph as a teacher for Aang, and her tough love transformed the air bender into a stronger fighter. Her difficult relationship with Sokka and Katara blossoms into something genuine. Plus, no one gives better zingers to Zuko than the blind earth bender. Netflix has its work cut out in bringing the girl to life, but this teaser is rather promising.

When Does Avatar: The Last Bender Season 2 Premiere?

Clearly, the team behind Avatar: The Last Airbender is gearing up for season two, and this new footage proves as much. We know the show is back in production, so Netflix will hopefully have more updates on hand for the series. The first season of Avatar: The Last Airbender covered a lot of ground in introducing its leads and complex world, but book two is where things get serious.

While Aang trains harder than ever, Avatar: The Last Airbender season two will pit his growth against the Earth Kingdom. The nation is in the midst of war, and cities like Ba Sing Se will take our heroes for a loop. With Zuko still on Aang's trail, tensions will flare in season two. So while we don't know when Avatar: The Last Airbender will return with its new episodes, this teaser has fans more eager than ever for its comeback.

Official Netflix press release:

START OF PRODUCTION + CASTING NEWS

Meet Toph, played by Miya Cech in Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2. #GeekedWeek pic.twitter.com/3GFQ0geQEK

— Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) September 20, 2024

Today during the Geeked Week Live event in Atlanta, Netflix announced the start of production of Season 2 for Avatar: The Last Airbender and Revealed Miya Cech Will Portray Fan-Favorite 'Toph'

Tudum.com Quotes from Executive Producers Christine Boylan and Jabbar Raisani On the start of production: "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. 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." "We're going to challenge our characters with more complex and nuanced obstacles as they navigate a more tactile world. Just as the animated series matured and progressed, the live-action will also take these characters and worlds and grow them."

On Miya Cech's casting: "We make a point of reviewing submissions separately and after countless tapes, we both had the same reaction ... Miya is our Toph! Miya is a brilliant performer who knows how to precisely balance the sarcastic sense of humor, stubbornness, and vulnerability that is Toph Beifong. Her physicality and emotional dexterity really put her in a class of one."

Tudum.com Gets to Know New Cast Member Miya Cech

Miya Cech will star in Season 2 as Toph, a master earthbender who was born blind and trained to feel and sense the world around her.

Cech is already training for the role of Toph. "I've been in boot camp for about a week and a half now and still have a lot of work to do, but it's super fun. I have some martial arts experience. I have a great instructor who I take private classes with back home in Northern California, and he keeps me in shape when I'm not working. I also have some dance experience from when I was younger that has been very helpful as I learn about Toph's movements." Cech will also work with a producer and consultant who is blind and a professional from the blindness community, to make sure the blindness community is represented appropriately.

For Cech, playing Toph is a chance to honor her heritage. "I personally am of Chinese and Japanese American descent and I'm so excited to represent my Chinese heritage in Toph Beifong," she says. "One of the most incredible aspects of this show is the diversity of the Asian cultures in the ATLA world. Even though the universe is fantasy, it feels like every culture is represented in some way and tied to the history and traditions of that culture or country. Just a few years ago, you might have seen one or two of these actors in a show or movie, but on this show we are all able to represent this world together and work together and collaborate. It's really amazing and a gift as an actor."

About Avatar: The Last Airbender

Water. Earth. Fire. Air. The four nations once lived in harmony, with the Avatar, master of all four elements, keeping peace between them. But everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked and wiped out the Air Nomads, the first step taken by the firebenders towards conquering the world. With the current incarnation of the Avatar yet to emerge, the world has lost hope. But like a light in the darkness, hope springs forth when Aang (Gordon Cormier), a young Air Nomad - and the last of his kind - reawakens to take his rightful place as the next Avatar. Alongside his newfound friends Sokka (Ian Ousley) and Katara (Kiawentiio), siblings and members of the Southern Water Tribe, Aang embarks on a fantastical, action-packed quest to save the world and fight back against the fearsome onslaught of Fire Lord Ozai (Daniel Dae Kim). But with a driven Crown Prince Zuko (Dallas Liu) determined to capture them, it won't be an easy task. They'll need the help of the many allies and colorful characters they meet along the way.

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From Tudum by Netflix:

Meet Toph! Miya Cech Will Star in Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2

A powerful earthbender enters the fray.

There’s groundbreaking — or rather earthbending — news from the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender: One of the franchise’s most beloved characters has been cast.

Miya Cech will star in Season 2 as Toph, a master earthbender who was born blind and trained to feel and sense the world around her. Executive producers Jabbar Raisani and Christine Boylan tell Tudum there were “thousands upon thousands” of auditions submitted for Toph, but they both immediately knew that Cech was a perfect fit. 

“We make a point of reviewing submissions separately and after countless tapes, we both had the same reaction ... Miya is our Toph!” they explain. “Miya is a brilliant performer who knows how to precisely balance the sarcastic sense of humor, stubbornness, and vulnerability that is Toph Beifong. Her physicality and emotional dexterity really put her in a class of one.” 

Who is Toph?

Boylan and Raisani consider Toph one of their favorite characters from the animated series. “We love how her abrasively hilarious energy complements and clashes with the rest of the Gaang and can’t wait to see that dynamic come to life on set. She’s funny, she’s very smart about the world around her, and a very accomplished earthbender. Underneath all that, she’s got emotional layers we can’t wait to explore.”

Who is Miya Cech?

Cech, whose full first name is Miyako, is an actor who has appeared in Beef, Young Rock, and The Santa Clauses, as well as in the movie You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah. While Cech has portrayed characters who share Toph’s dry humor and sarcasm, this role feels particularly special because “Toph is a completely unique character,” she tells Tudum. “No one is like her.” 

For Cech, portraying Toph is also an opportunity to honor her heritage. “I personally am of Chinese and Japanese American descent and I’m so excited to represent my Chinese heritage in Toph Beifong,” she says. “One of the most incredible aspects of this show is the diversity of the Asian cultures in the Avatar: The Last Airbender world. Even though the universe is fantasy, it feels like every culture is represented in some way and tied to the history and traditions of that culture or country. Just a few years ago, you might have seen one or two of these actors in a show or movie, but on this show we are all able to represent this world together and work together and collaborate. It’s really amazing and a gift as an actor.”

So, what else should you know about Cech as Season 2 begins production? Here are five behind-the-scenes details you should know about Avatar: The Last Airbender’s newest cast member.

1. Cech is already training for the role of Toph. “I’ve been in boot camp for about a week and a half now and still have a lot of work to do, but it’s super fun. I have some martial arts experience,” she tells Tudum, adding, “I have a great instructor who I take private classes with back home in Northern California, and he keeps me in shape when I’m not working. I also have some dance experience from when I was younger that has been very helpful as I learn about Toph’s movements.” She will also be working with a producer and consultant, who is blind and a professional from the blindness community, to make sure the blindness community is represented appropriately.

2. Cech is a longtime fan of the animated series. “I grew up watching the animated series. I’ve always been such a big fan and probably watched it 10 times all the way through. Toph was always my favorite character, so as soon as the casting notice came out, I begged my team to please get me an audition,” she says, adding that she also loved Season 1 of the live-action series. “I have to admit that Gordon’s Aang made me cry several times. Now it’s completely unbelievable that I get to be part of this world too!”

3. Speaking of auditions, Cech had a slightly different experience than some of Season 1’s cast, who weren’t told which role they were auditioning for. “Unlike some of the actors in Season 1, I did know that I was auditioning for Toph, even though the audition material had dummy sides with different names and storylines. I had two taped auditions, a taped callback, and two in-person auditions with the casting team and producers, including a chemistry read with Gordon.”

4. As is becoming tradition with this series, Cech was tricked when she found out she was cast in the series. “A couple of days after the chemistry read with Gordon, casting asked me to do ‘one last’ Zoom callback with the stunt coordinator. I had never had a stunt callback before, so I actually asked my martial arts instructor to do Zoom with me the night before to get in shape. It turned out that there was no callback. They called to say I had booked it. I was in such shock that I think I just started crying.”

5. Even Cech doesn’t know what Toph’s full aesthetic will look like just yet. “I haven’t actually seen Toph’s costume yet. I truly can’t wait to see it and wear it for the first time. However, we have tested some looks for her iconic hairstyle. Just seeing my ‘Toph do’ was surreal.”

Check back for future updates on Avatar: The Last Airbender.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 Officially Kicks Off Production

Aang’s journey continues.

The war against the Fire Nation is far from over. Back in March, Netflix announced that Avatar: The Last Airbender has been renewed for Seasons 2 and 3, which will conclude this epic story. Now that process commences: production has begun on Season 2 — and Toph has been cast.

“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 Christine Boylan and Jabbar Raisani tell Tudum. “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.”

Keep reading below to find out everything you need to know about the second season of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

What is Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 about?

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 [Ian Ousley], even more masterful bending from Katara [Kiawentiio], Appa and Momo to be as fluffy as ever, and Aang [Gordon Cormier] 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,” they continue. 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.” 

But with a new season comes the opportunity for fresh faces.

What new characters will be introduced in Season 2?

At Netflix’s Geeked Week 2024, it was announced that Miya Cech will join the cast as Toph, a master earthbender.

What happened in Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 1?

A live-action reimagining of the acclaimed Nickelodeon animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender follows Aang, a young boy who’s the titular Avatar –– which means he’s the only one capable of mastering all four elements (air, water, fire, and earth). In Season 1, Aang wakes up after a 100-year slumber to discover he’s the only surviving Aairbender. The world is being threatened by the imperialistic Fire Nation, which wiped out every other airbender and is working to subjugate the Earth Kingdom and Water Tribes. With the help of his newfound friends Katara, a waterbender, and her brother Sokka, Aang sets off on a journey to restore balance to this fractured world. 

Aang and his companions achieve a Pyrrhic victory in the Season 1 finale. Sure, they were able to stop the Fire Nation — led by Prince Zuko (Dallas Liu), his uncle Iroh (Paul Sun-Hyung Lee), and Commander Zhao (Ken Leung) — from destroying the Northern Water Tribe, but it was merely a distraction from the larger war. Miles away, Zuko’s sister, Princess Azula (Elizabeth Yu), conquered Omashu, one of the two Earth Kingdom cities that had managed to stave off the Fire Nation until now, and took King Bumi (Utkarsh Ambudkar) prisoner. As if that wasn’t devastating enough, a mid-credit scene reveals that Sozin’s Comet, a rare cosmic event, is on the horizon, which can’t mean anything good for our heroes.

“I thought it was really clever of the writers to end Season 1 in that way, because you want to get a sense that the universe of the show is expanding with every season,” Daniel Dae Kim, who plays Zuko and Azula’s ruthless father, Fire Lord Ozai, told Tudum in February. “And they really did a good job of that with that cliff-hanger and also created a sense of urgency and time.” 

“Always leave the audience wanting more,” Lee added. “I just had chills seeing Lizzy as Azula. You’ve got King Bumi in shackles, and it’s just like, ‘Oh, there’s so many cliff-hangers.’ I was like, ‘Oh, I want to shoot Season 2, 3 right now.’ ” 

Thankfully, he’s getting his wish. 

Keep checking back here for more information about what’s to come for the Aang gang. In the meantime, you can watch the cast’s adorable audition tapes [here].

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Originally published: September 20, 2024.

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Paramount+ UK Premieres 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Ghost Island'

Pack your bags and prepare for the holiday of a fright-time as Nickelodeon invites you to visit Ghost Island with the third chapter of Are You Afraid of the Dark?, the beloved horror anthology miniseries based on the ‘90s kids’ cult classic. Produced by ACE Entertainment, all four episodes of the limited series are streaming now on Paramount+ UK & Ireland - try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com

Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Ghost Island introduces viewers to new members of the Midnight Society: Kayla, played by Telci Huynh (Modern Love, Drama Club); Max, played by Conor Sherry (The Terminal List, The Devil You Know); Leo, played by Luca Padovan (You, School of Rock the Musical on Broadway); Summer, played by Dior Goodjohn (Head of the Class); and Ferris, played by Chance Hurstfield (A Million Little Things, Good Boys). Julian Curtis (Wish Man) also stars as Stanley Crane, the hotel manager at the island resort.

Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Ghost Island episode guide:

The Tale of Room 13: The Midnight Society embarks on a tropical vacation only to get swept into the mystery of Room 13. They befriend the hotel's bellhop to get answers and gain access to the secret room, but legend goes - whoever checks in to Room 13, never checks out.

The Tale of the Teen Spirit: After experiencing the terror of Room 13, the Midnight Society tries to move on with their island vacation, but when the group's leader discovers a way to communicate with the dead, they have a chance to open a portal to the other side.

The Tale of the Looking Glass: The Midnight Society runs for their lives after unleashing a vengeful spirit into our world. Desperate, they team up with the hotel manager who knows the truth behind Room 13.

The Tale of the Other Side: Caught in a battle between the living and the dead, a shattered Midnight Society must harness the power of friendship to piece itself together and restore peace to Ghost Island.

Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Ghost Island is produced by ACE Entertainment (To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before franchise, The Perfect Date), with ACE founder Matt Kaplan and Chris Foss serving as executive producers and Paul Kim as co-executive producer. JT Billings (Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Curse of the Shadows, Panic) serves as executive producer and showrunner. Dean Israelite (Power Rangers, Project Almanac) also serves as executive producer and director for the series.

One of Nickelodeon’s most iconic series from the ‘90s, the original Are You Afraid of the Dark? delivered riveting stories of horror to young audiences, all from a kid’s perspective.  The original Are You Afraid of the Dark? is owned by WildBrain and was created by D.J. MacHale and Ned Kandel, who are also executive producers on the current project.

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Nickelodeon and Audible to Launch 'Are You Afraid of the Dark? The Official Podcast' in September 2023

Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society, Amazon’s audio service Audible has teamed up with Nickelodeon for the first time to launch the new Are You Afraid of the Dark? The Official Podcast. Due out in September, the podcast will tell a series of scary stories to introduce the brand to a new generation of fans.

The six x 15- to 20-minute Audible Original launches September 28 exclusively on the subscription-based platform. Nickelodeon and Paramount Audio are producing the podcast, which tells a series of different scary stories, including one about an evil toy and another about an abandoned factory that is home to an eerie urban legend. It targets older kids and families.

The series will follow a new generation of Midnight Society members, who have picked up the torch (or the match, if you will) from the original cast. But while we may not be regaled by the likes of Gary, Kiki, Tucker, and Betty Ann, the new podcast will offer up all the tales of haunted houses, graveyards, monsters, and science experiments gone awry you’d expect from Are You Afraid of the Dark?.

The limited series will offer six episodes of spine-tingling tales of terror: The Tale of the Last Hide and Seek; The Tale of the Haunted Holiday; The Tale of the Too Cool Curse (a two-parter!); The Tale of the Doomed Toyheads; and The Tale of the Ghastly Gourmet.

You can start listening to The Tale of Are You Afraid of The Dark? The Official Podcast on Audible starting on Sept. 28. http://audible.com/areyouafraid

Season One Episode Guide:

1. The Tale of the Last Hide and Seek: Four kids take their Hide and Seek game to an abandoned factory, where the urban legend about the Night Watchman MAY be more than just a story. 16 mins

2. The Tale of the Haunted Holiday: Mark and Kat go on a family trip with their dad, where they discover that they are not the only ones in the vacation house they rented. 16 mins

3. Part 1: The Tale of the Too Cool Curse: Hannah wants nothing more than to be one of the cool kids. After purchasing a mysterious piece of jewelry, all her desires, both good and bad, start to come true. 16 mins

4. Part 2: The Tale of the Too Cool Curse: Hannah wants nothing more than to be one of the cool kids. After purchasing a mysterious piece of jewelry, all her desires, both good and bad, start to come true. 13 mins

5. The Tale of the Doomed Toyheads: Kirsten runs a popular toy building YouTube channel, but when a mysterious package arrives at her door, the toy turns perhaps more playful than it seems. 17 mins

6. The Tale of the Ghastly Gourmet Courtney and Judd bite off more than they can chew when their parents take them to a fancy restaurant and they try to make a special order. 19 mins

Performers:

Jeremy Ray Taylor is an American actor, producer, director, and podcaster who found his passion for acting at the age of eight. He is best known for his lead roles as Ben in the hit film It and Sonny in Goosebumps 2: Slappy’s Revenge. His most recent projects include Big Sky and Senior Year.

Jeremy is from Bluff City, TN. Born to parents Michael and Tracy Taylor and the youngest of the family, Jeremy grew up in East Tennessee, where he learned a strong work ethic on the family farm.

Jeremy has the unique ability to successfully transition from drama to comedy, as seen in his movie Senior Year.

He loves stretching himself and pushing his acting skills to the next level with every opportunity that comes his way.

Mason Versaw is a performer from Ashtabula, Ohio. He can currently be seen in a series regular role opposite Lana Condor in the Netflix miniseries Boo, Bitch as well as in a supporting lead role in the feature film Sex Appeal (Hulu/American High). Mason also had a heavily recurring guest role on the Gossip Girl reboot (The CW). Previously, he appeared in a large co-star guest role on Blue Bloods (CBS) and had a supporting role in Lin-Manuel Miranda's tick, tick... BOOM!, playing a young Jonathan Larson. Commercially, he can be seen in major spots for Instagram and Apple. He trained at the Lee Strasberg Institute and is also an incredible singer. In addition to acting, Mason is an all-star basketball player.

Audible has been tuning into more kids content lately, signing partnerships this year with major kids companies including Hasbro (to develop the first-ever Peppa Pig podcast), KIDZ BOP and Moonbug Entertainment. The service, which boasts more than 800,000 titles, is adding another big name in kids TV to its lineup of younger-skewing content with this Nickelodeon deal. 

Are You Afraid of the Dark? started off in the ’90s as a live-action TV series that Nickelodeon revived in 2019 with a miniseries that ran for three seasons. Both spooky shows center around a group of teens who get together to tell each other scary stories. The series is also being adapted into a range of books and graphic novels.

“We always thought the Are You Afraid of the Dark? universe would be perfectly suited to the audio medium, and dreamed of how an AYAOTD audio thriller could fuel the fire of kids’ imaginations in the presence of ghost stories,” says Lynn Kestin-Sessler, senior creative director of Nickelodeon Podcasts, told Kidscreen. “When Nickelodeon gave us the chance, we jumped at it, striking a classic Nick balance between kid-appropriate horror, thrills and entertainment.” 

Nickelodeon has been investing in podcasts for several of its biggest brands over the past few years. In 2021, the kidcaster teamed up with iHeartRadio for a slate of titles based on Avatar: The Last Airbender and SpongeBob SquarePants. And the company also previously made podcasts based on The Loud House, The Casagrandes and Blue’s Clues & You!.

“This new audio thriller is just the beginning; we have so much more Nickelodeon fun planned in the months to come,” says Kestin-Sessler. 

A Are You Afraid of the Dark? podcast was first announced in 2020, which was to have Jeremy Taylor reprises his role as “Graham” from the first season of the revival, Are You Afraid of the Dark?: The Carnival of Doom, playing a mysterious crypt keeper who transmits scary stories submitted to The Midnight Society through a pirate radio-style broadcast to listeners all over the world.

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Originally published: August 25, 2023.

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Are You Afraid Of The Dark: Official Podcast Trailer 🔥 | First Episode Out NOW! | NickRewind

Are You Afraid Of The Dark: Official Podcast Trailer 🔥 | First Episode Out NOW! | NickRewind

Listen to the FIRST EPISODE now! ➡️ https://at.nick.com/AYAOTDPodcast

Prepare yourself to be immersed in a series of spine-tingling, bone-chilling tales of horror. Doom-haunted houses, avenging undead monsters, and science experiments gone horribly, horribly wrong all await listeners in Are You Afraid of the Dark? The Official Podcast. There’s even a scourge of popular high school kids creeping around. One shudders at the thought.

Crafted by a talented team of actors and writers, these stories dare to explore the darkest depths of the imagination. Each curated sound pulls you deeper into the story: a whisper in the woods, a creak in the floorboards, a moan in the graveyard. And each story reveals shocking secrets and unravels terrifying mysteries. In the theater of your mind, horror has no limits.

It’s almost midnight now. Time for one last tale. Are you brave enough to listen? Or are you afraid of the dark?

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Part One: Submitted for Approval | 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?: The Carnival of Doom' Ep. 1 | Full Episode in English w/ Hebrew Subs | Nickelodeon Israel

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Nickelodeon to Conjure Up 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Ghost Island' Onto DVD on August 1

Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment are scaring up the summer with the release of Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Ghost Island, the third season of Nickelodeon's hit Are You Afraid of the Dark? revival, on DVD on Tuesday, August 1! Pre-order the DVD today, including on Amazon.com for $11.99!

Plus, don't forget to check out Amulet's brand new Are You Afraid of the Dark? books and graphic novels!

Are You Afraid of the Dark? Ghost Island

Product Description

Four best friends and members of the Midnight Society get more than they bargained for when a fun summer vacation on a resort island turns into something sinister. They encounter genuine terror locked away in one of the rooms in their hotel, and try as they might to enjoy their vacation, the kids are pulled back into the mystery of the island’s ghosts. This ultimately leads them to a terrifying and shocking revelation: many guests check in to room 13, but they never check out.

Episodes

The Tale of Room 13

The Tale of the Teen Spirit

The Tale of the Looking Glass

The Tale of the Other Side

Product details

MPAA rating: NR (Not Rated)

Item Weight: 2.72 Ounces

Media Format: DVD, NTSC

Run time: 2 hours and 57 minutes

Release date: August 1, 2023

Actors: Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren, Bryce Gheisar

Dubbed: English, Spanish

Studio: PARAMOUNT

ASIN: B0C5JNKS8J

Country of Origin: USA

Number of discs: 1

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Originally published: June 30, 2023.

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'Snow Day' and 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Ghost Island' Receive Nominations in 2023 DGA Awards

The Directors Guild of America has announced the exciting news that Dean Israelite and Michael Lembeck have received nominations in the "Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs" category of the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television, Commercials and Documentary portion of the 75th Annual DGA Awards for their directorial work on Nickelodeon's Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Ghost Island mini-series Snow Day musical movie, respectively!

The winners will be announced at the 75th Annual DGA Awards on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. A full list of nominees can be found here.

Dean Israelite has been nominated for his directorial work on the Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Ghost Island episode “The Tale of Room 13”, the season three premiere of Nickelodeon's revival of the iconic '90s horror anthology series. In the episode, four best friends get more than they bargained for and encounter genuine terror locked away in one of the rooms after checking into a hotel on a resort island. The episode premiered July 30, 2022 on Nickelodeon.

Meanwhile, Michael Lembeck has been nominated for his work on Nickelodeon's Paramount+ Original movie Snow Day. A musical reimagining of the beloved comedy classic film, Snow Day follows a group of kids who are determined to achieve their dreams when their school closes for a snow day. The film made its debut on December 16, 2022 on Nickelodeon and Paramount+.

A huge congratulations and good luck to Dean Israelite, Michael Lembeck, Nickelodeon and Paramount Plus!

Full details for each nomination can be found below:

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs

DEAN ISRAELITE

Are You Afraid of the Dark?, “The Tale of Room 13”

(Nickelodeon)

Mr. Israelite’s Directorial Team:

First Assistant Director: Sinan Saber

Second Assistant Director: Ashley Bell

MICHAEL LEMBECK

Snow Day: The Musical

(Paramount+)

Mr. Lembeck’s Directorial Team:

Unit Production Manager: Jules Kovisars

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New 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?' Middle Grade Novels and Graphic Novels to Be Released in 2023

Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society..

With the revival series going strong, Andrew Smith, Senior Vice President, and Publisher of Abrams Children’s Books, has announced a forthcoming, 5-book middle grade novel and graphic novel series in partnership with Paramount Consumer Products and inspired by Nickelodeon’s hit anthology TV horror classic, Are You Afraid of the Dark?.

Published under the Amulet imprint with an announced first printing of 75,000 copies, the first middle grade novel, The Tale of the Gravemother, will be written by critically acclaimed horror author Rin Chupeco and released in hardcover on June 27, 2023.

Horror novelist Danielle Valentine is signed on to write book two in the series, which features original horror stories narrated by an all-new Midnight Society.

Fall 2023 will introduce the first graphic novel, The Witch’s Wings and Other Terrifying Tales, drawing inspiration from Mexican folklore and urban legends and written by bestselling author Tehlor Kay Mejia and illustrated by Justin and Alexis Hernandez, Junyi Wu, and Kaylee Rowena. The middle grade graphic novels will be simultaneously published in both hardcover and paperback upon release. The deal was negotiated for North American rights by Smith and Anne Heltzel, Editorial Director of Entertainment Publishing and Content Development for Children’s Books. Heltzel will edit the middle grade novels and licensing editor Diegs Lopez will edit the graphic novel series. Each of the three graphic novel stories is illustrated by a separate but complementary artist.

Like the TV series, the novels and graphic novels feature a story-within-a-story format. In the novels, for example, an original horror story is told by a member of the Midnight Society, whose contemporary story is interspersed throughout and influences the main horror tale.

Two more novels and a graphic novel will alternate in subsequent seasons.

One of Nickelodeon’s most iconic series from the ‘90s, the original Are You Afraid of the Dark? delivered riveting stories of horror to young audiences, all from a kid’s perspective. In 2019, Are You Afraid of the Dark? saw a revival on Nickelodeon, which aired with an all-new Midnight Society telling scary stories to the next generation of horror enthusiasts. The show recently debuted its third installment, Are You Afraid of The Dark?: Ghost Island, which premiered on July 30, 2022.

The Tale of the Gravemother marks the launch of the publishing program. The original novel is set in Solitude, a fictional town known for its local spook, a 19th century woman responsible for the disappearance of several children. Everyone knows better than to trespass on her property. But when construction disturbs the grounds and rumors of a mysterious, jawless woman begin to circulate, 14-year-old Rhett must figure out how to put the ghost to rest before a new reign of terror is unleashed…starting with his sister as the latest victim.

Arriving one season later, the graphic novel The Witch’s Wings and Other Terrifying Tales features haunted buses, monstrous creatures, and spine-chilling mysteries. In order to join the Midnight Society, a new storyteller must share three interconnected stories—”The Tale of the Witch’s Wings”, “The Tale of the Haunting of Bus #13”, and “The Tale of the Stray Comet”—to prove she has the horror goods. The segments will be brought to life with distinct, eerie art styles from four different illustrators.

“We are thrilled—and chilled—to be partnering with Paramount on a creative publishing program that extends the fan-favorite franchise with all-new original tales that will engage both existing fans and new readers alike,” Smith told Bloody Disgusting, who first reported the news. “We’re honored to be working with such amazingly talented creators—fans themselves—to bring these terrifying new stories to life!”

“For the last three to five years, horror has found a broad audience across all media, and there’s strong demand for horror at a younger age range,” Anne Heltzel, editorial director of entertainment publishing and content development for children’s books at Abrams, told Publisher's Weekly, who noted that she and several colleagues are horror fans themselves.

In addition to a strong horror background, Abrams looked for authors with experience writing for teens, since the property is likely to appeal to readers older than the core middle grade crowd. That includes some adults. “There’s a lot of loyalty from the original fans, and parents are very enthusiastic about it,” Heltzel said. “I think it will probably appeal to nostalgic fans as well.”

The original Are You Afraid of the Dark? is owned by WildBrain and was created by D.J. MacHale and Ned Kandel.

Are You Afraid of the Dark? is no stranger to the book world, with a series of titles inspired by the show being released in the mid-'90s.

The original Are You Afraid of the Dark? series as well as "The Carnival of Doom" (2019) and "Curse of the Shadows" (2021) are available to scream stream on Paramount+. Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com.

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Originally published: November 29, 2022 at 01:56 GMT.

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Are You Afraid of the Dark? Theme - TV Tunes Acapella - Triforcefilms

Are You Afraid of the Dark? Theme - TV Tunes Acapella - Triforcefilms

A Cappella cover of the opening theme to Are You Afraid of the Dark?

Original Composer - Jeff Zahn, Jeff Fisher.

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The Tale of the Dream Girl | Full Episode | Are You Afraid of the Dark? - The Official Channel

The Tale of the Dream Girl | Full Episode | Are You Afraid of the Dark? - The Official Channel

Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society, I call this story...The Tale of the Dream Girl

Johnny (Fabrizio "Fab" Filippo, Queer as Folk) is being haunted by the girl of his dreams.  The dream becomes a nightmare when he discovers that the girl is really a ghost who is looking for a boyfriend to bring back to the grave.

There’s nothing like a good ghost story to keep you up at night! Are You Afraid of the Dark? Serves up a winning blend of imagination and suspense along with a twisted cast of wicked warlocks, vengeful demons, and cold-hearted villains. Check it out – if you dare!

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