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Tuesday, June 02, 2026

Top Shelf: It Rhymes With Takei Book Trailer | IDW Publishing

Top Shelf: It Rhymes With Takei Book Trailer | IDWPublishing


A Los Angeles Times Bestseller!

★ "This uplifting, encouraging, and inspiring narrative powerfully demonstrates how Takei’s lifelong experiences led him to be a voice for those who struggle." — Booklist (starred review)

★ "Unflinchingly honest… ultimately an inspiring illustration of love—love of oneself and of others—conquering all. A bold and introspective memoir that will resonate with fans of pop culture history and LGBTQIA+ narratives." — Library Journal (starred review)

Following the award-winning bestseller They Called Us Enemy, George Takei’s new full-color graphic memoir reveals his most personal story of all—told in full for the first time anywhere!

George Takei has shown the world many faces: actor, author, outspoken activist, helmsman of the starship Enterprise, living witness to the internment of Japanese Americans, and king of social media. But until October 27, 2005, there was always one piece missing—one face he did not show the world. There was one very intimate fact about George that he never shared… and it rhymes with Takei.

Now, for the first time ever, George shares the full story of his life in the closet, his decision to come out as gay at the age of 68, and the way that moment transformed everything. Following the phenomenal success of his first graphic memoir, They Called Us Enemy, George Takei reunites with the team of Harmony Becker, Steven Scott, and Justin Eisinger for a jaw-dropping new testament. From his earliest childhood crushes and youthful experiments in the rigidly conformist 1950s, to global fame as an actor and the paralyzing fear of exposure, to the watershed moment of speaking his truth and becoming one of the most high-profile gay men on the planet, It Rhymes With Takei presents a sweeping portrait of one iconic American navigating the tides of LGBTQ+ history.

Combining historical context with intimate subjectivity, It Rhymes With Takei shows how the personal and the political have always been intertwined. Its richly emotional words and images depict the terror of entrapment even in gay community spaces, the anguish of speaking up for so many issues while remaining silent on his most personal issue, the grief of losing friends to AIDS, the joy of finding true love with Brad Altman, and the determination to declare that love openly—and legally—before the whole world.

Looking back on his own astonishing life on both sides of the closet, George Takei presents a charismatic and candid witness to how far America has come… and how precious that progress is.

It Rhymes With Takei is available at bookstores!

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Sunday, April 12, 2026

The Trio | Official Teaser | Premiere 1 June | SkyShowtime

The Trio | Official Teaser | Premiere 1 June | SkyShowtime


Starring August Wittgenstein (Das Boot, Faithless), Felix Sandman (Quicksand, Home for Christmas), Seth Manteus (Cherries) and Rebecka Harper, The Trio (Trion) vividly brings to life Hedman’s novel of three young people irresistibly drawn together as they navigate the risks and possibilities of love, sex and passion.

The cast also includes Nina Zanjani, Alfonsina Bejerano, Eva Röse, Adam Pålsson and Celie Sparre in supporting roles.

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Tuesday, March 03, 2026

David Reads 'Grandad's Pride' 🏳️‍🌈| Story Den | Milkshake!

David Reads 'Grandad's Pride' 🏳️‍🌈| Story Den | Milkshake!


Join David in the Milkshake! Story Den to read Grandad's Pride, a story where Milly discovers Grandad and Gramps’ Pride flag in the attic. Grandad insists he is too old to go to the London celebrations, especially now Gramps isn’t around anymore, but Milly has an idea to get the local community together and bring Pride to Grandad.

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Sunday, March 01, 2026

Yo Gabba Gabba! Builds on Resurging Fandom with New Merchandise Following Brand-New Content Launch

Yo Gabba Gabba! Builds on Resurging Fandom with New Merchandise Following Brand-New Content Launch

Multi-year publishing partnership signed with HarperCollins Children’s Books, while further cross-category partners span apparel, accessories, toys, collectibles, games and more

New licensing collaborations come as Season 2 of Emmy-nominated Yo Gabba GabbaLand! 
launches on Apple TV

Los Angeles – February 19, 2026 – Beloved children’s franchise Yo Gabba Gabba! is supercharging its resurgence with fans through a new and expanded licensing program across multiple consumer products categories for the U.S. and Canada.

Colorful characters in a band perform on a vibrant stage with lights. They play instruments amid a playful backdrop of trees and hills.

News of the franchise’s accelerating licensing program follows the Season 2 launch on January 30 of the Emmy-nominated kids’ and family series Yo Gabba GabbaLand! on Apple TV, where fans can also enjoy all four seasons of the original Yo Gabba Gabba! series. Season 2 of Yo Gabba GabbaLand!, features an all-star mix of acclaimed and Grammy-winning “Super Music Friends” and special guests, including Santigold, Ziggy Marley, Sharon Van Etten, Sleigh Bells, Yola, Still Woozy, Silversun Pickups, Chicano Batman, The Aquabats!, Hemlocke Springs and more. The season’s soundtrack has also officially dropped on leading music streaming platforms via BMG, bringing the show’s signature energy to fans everywhere. Yo Gabba GabbaLand! is produced for Apple TV by WildBrain and Yo Gabba Gabba, LLC.

Three children smiling, holding colorful plush toys against a green background

After an electrifying Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE! musical tour that travelled to 24 U.S. cities last summer, plus joyously rambunctious live performances at the iconic Coachella Festival, renewed love for the brand continues to ramp up. Adding to the excitement, Brobee, Foofa, Muno, Toodee, and Plex also headed to San Diego Comic-Con last year, where Jazwares unveiled a brand-new line of Yo Gabba Gabba! figurines created exclusively for the Con. Jazwares holds global master rights to produce figures, toy vehicles, dolls, plush, playsets, musical instruments and Squishmallows inspired by the world of Yo Gabba Gabba!, and has rolled out an extensive range at retail in the U.S. and Canada.

Colorful toy figures on a table. A hand holds a green figure. Yo Gabba Gabba! logo above.

Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz, Yo Gabba Gabba! creators, said: “This is a thrilling moment in the evolution of Yo Gabba Gabba!. Coachella and the live tour showed the groundswell of love from audiences who hold the brand so close to their hearts, and we’re excited to be rolling out new merchandise for fans of all ages, bolstered by fresh new content on Apple TV, powered by fun, energy and joyful music.”

Brand new licensing friends!

In new licensing partnerships, HarperCollins Children’s Books has come on board as publishing partner, launching a sticker and activity book and I Can Read! book this summer, with a doodle book and board book set to follow in 2027. Jay Franco is gearing up to roll out a cozy range of children’s blankets and bath towels, while Super Impulse brings fans a fun new collection of miniature toys—both hitting retail shelves this spring.

Two colorful "Yo Gabba Gabba!" books feature characters on a yellow and blue background. Text includes "I Can Read!" and "Sticker and Activity Book."

In apparel and accessory collaborations, Spirit Jersey has launched four exclusive jersey designs, and Ripple Junction has released an extensive line of apparel and accessories. Overlord has debuted bold statement caps, and Goodie Two Sleeves has rolled out a collection of T-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies—with new tote bags and charms under their Whatever Makes You Happy! brand set to arrive in spring. Concept One has introduced a range of bag accessories, while Centric Brands will roll out family sleepwear, and Swoveralls will introduce playful Yo Gabba Gabba!-themed apparel, both set to hit retail this summer. H.E.R. has debuted a line of children’s jewellery and hair accessories, while King Ice will unveil a striking Gabba jewellery line for adults inspired by hip-hop and streetwear culture, also available this summer.

New game licensees include Small Fries, who launched a children’s card game in 2025, and a partnership with Bare Tree Media brings Yo Gabba Gabba! mobile stickers, mobile themes, and mobile smartwatch faces to fans.

All licensing agreements for the brand were signed with franchise owner GabbaCaDabra LLC, co-owned by Yo Gabba Gabba LLC and WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, and facilitated by creative business development firm Golden Sombrero Licensing, which spearheads licensing partnerships for the Gabba brand.

Bart Silberman, Founder of Golden Sombrero Licensing, adds: “We have a host of terrific licensing partners signed up, with even more to come. The huge demand for new cross-category products to bring these beloved characters to life off-screen showcases the multi-generational fandom of Yo Gabba Gabba!”

About Yo Gabba Gabba!
Yo Gabba Gabba! was created by Emmy Award-nominated Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz and first premiered in 2007. It has since inspired and delighted generations of kids and families with its blend of cutting-edge music, colorful live-action characters and captivating animation. The newest series, Yo Gabba GabbaLand!, which premiered on Apple TV in August 2024, invites audiences to explore a magical world of endless possibilities and promise with friends both familiar and new.

About WildBrain
At WildBrain we inspire imaginations through the wonder of storytelling. A leader in 360° franchise management—spanning Content Creation, Audience Engagement and Global Licensing—our mission is to cultivate and grow love for our own and partner brands through exceptional entertainment experiences. Home to such franchises as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Inspector Gadget and Degrassi, we produce such acclaimed series as The Snoopy Show, Snoopy in Space, Camp Snoopy, Teletubbies Let’s Go!, Yo Gabba GabbaLand!, Sonic Prime and Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City. With a library of approximately 14,000 half-hours, our shows reach kids and families everywhere, including on our YouTube network, which has generated more than 1.7 trillion minutes of watch time. Our consumer products licensing arm, WildBrain CPLG, represents our own and partner brands in every major territory worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, WildBrain trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Visit us at wildbrain.com.

About Golden Sombrero Licensing
For more than 20 years, Golden Sombrero Licensing has provided creative business development consulting services to the world’s foremost pop culture-driven brands. Notably, the Long Beach, California-based firm is currently driving new licensing and collaboration opportunities for Yo Gabba Gabba!. Founder Bart Silberman – a 25-plus-year industry veteran who has led creative efforts with brands including Disney, Displate, Fanatics, Major League Baseball, Oxford Pennant, Pepsi-Cola, Reyn Spooner, Sid & Marty Krofft, Super7, and more - heads a relentlessly creative team dedicated to providing out-of-the-box ideas and exceptional client service. Specialties include inbound and outbound licensing, brand collaborations, wholesale sales, branding, style guides, hard goods and soft goods sourcing and design, special events and merchandising. For the latest, visit www.goldensombrero.net or follow Golden Sombrero Licensing on LinkedIn.

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Friday, February 20, 2026

Peppa Pig Set to Launch 'Peppa’s Yummy Cookbook' on March 3

Peppa’s Yummy Cookbook
Full of Fun, Scrumptious, Recipes!
By Peppa Pig

Peppa’s Yummy Cookbook

Chop, mix, and whisk your way into Peppa and friends’ whimsical world with show-inspired recipes sure to delight chefs of all ages!

Families can now bring the joy, imagination, and irresistible charm of Peppa Pig into their kitchens with the release of Peppa’s Yummy Cookbook (Insight Kids, ISBN: 9798337403588, March 3rd), a brand‑new collection of playful, easy‑to‑make recipes inspired by everyone’s favorite cheeky little pig. Join Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, and many more lovable Peppa Pig characters as they cook their way through 14 delectable dishes based on memorable moments from the show.

Designed for young cooks and their grown‑ups, Peppa’s Yummy Cookbook features a delightful mix of 
breakfasts, snacks, lunches, dinners, and treats — all crafted to be simple, colorful, and fun. From Muddy Puddle Biscuits to Miss Rabbit’s Carrot Cake, each recipe encourages creativity, confidence, and togetherness in the kitchen. This cookbook also features a handy weekly meal planner for organizing which recipes to try and taste. Perfect for fans of the show, big and small, this cookbook is the ideal addition to any kitchen in need of some Peppa-inspired whimsy.

Strawberry Milkshake Recipe | Peppa’s Yummy Cookbook

Muddy Puddle Biscuits Recipe | Peppa’s Yummy Cookbook

Rainbow Ice Lollies (Ice Pops) Recipe | Peppa’s Yummy Cookbook

Miss Rabbit's Carrot Cake Recipe | Peppa’s Yummy Cookbook

'Peppa’s Yummy Cookbook' Cover

Peppa’s Yummy Cookbook
By Peppa Pig
Insight Editions | 36 pages
Hardcover | $16.99
ISBN: 9798337403588 | March 3, 2026

About Insight Editions
Insight Editions pushes the boundaries of creativity, design, and production with award-winning books and collectibles. From collaborations with innovators like James Cameron and Guillermo del Toro to partnerships with global brands including Warner Bros. and Disney, Insight Editions creates stories and experiences for fans, readers, and seekers of all ages that transcend the page. The dynamic catalog ranges from pop culture to photography to cooking to nature conservation.

Learn more at insighteditions.com

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Saturday, December 27, 2025

Nathan Reads 'Oh No Mr. Snowman'🎄🎅🏾 | Story Den | Milkshake!

Nathan Reads 'Oh No Mr. Snowman'🎄🎅🏾 | Story Den | Milkshake!


Join Nathan in the Story Den to read Oh, no, Mr. Snowman!, a story about a magical Snowman who sneaks into the house and causes things to freeze just by touching them! This really isn't helpful at dinnertime or bath time, but might he come in useful at the Christmas Party?

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Kiera Reads 'Once upon a Christmas' 🎄🎅🏾 | Story Den | Milkshake!

Kiera Reads 'Once upon a Christmas' 🎄🎅🏾 | Story Den | Milkshake!


Join Kiera in the Story Den to read Once Upon a Christmas, a story where a collection of fairy-tale characters try to fix Santa's broken sleigh! Will they figure out that all they need to save Christmas is learn how to work together?

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Monday, July 14, 2025

David Reads 'Two Pirate Mums 🏴‍☠️' by Jodie Lancet-Grant & Lydia Corry | Milkshake!

David Reads 'Two Pirate Mums 🏴‍☠️' by Jodie Lancet-Grant & Lydia Corry | Milkshake!


Join David as he reads Two Pirate Mums which is about Billy's family is not what you'd call ordinary. His mums won't listen to NORMAL music. They love to sing sea shanties and dance jigs in the lounge. Their clothes are highly unusual, they have a rude parrot for a pet, and their taste in house design is, well . . . FISHY. Billy wishes his family could be more like everyone else's, until an ocean adventure changes everything!

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Text copyright © Jodie Lancet-Grant 2021
Illustrations copyright © Lydia Corry 2021
The moral rights of the author have been asserted
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First published in 2021
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Saturday, July 05, 2025

Apple TV+ to Adapt Jennette McCurdy’s Bestselling Memoir 'I’m Glad My Mom Died' Into TV Series

Apple TV+ lands new series inspired by Jennette McCurdy’s bestselling coming-of-age memoir “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” with Emmy, SAG and Golden Globe Award winner Jennifer Aniston set to star and executive produce

New series written, executive produced and showrun by McCurdy and Ari Katcher

Aniston, Sharon Horgan and Merman, LuckyChap, Jerrod Carmichael and Erica Kay executive produce

'I’m Glad My Mom Died' by Jennette McCurdy book cover

July 2, 2025

Today, Apple TV+ announced it will expand its award-winning original series slate with a new dramedy starring and executive produced by Emmy, SAG and Golden Globe Award winner Jennifer Aniston (“The Morning Show”), and inspired by “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” Jennette McCurdy’s unflinching No. 1 New York Times bestselling memoir of the same name. The 10-episode series is written, executive produced and showrun by McCurdy and Ari Katcher (“Ramy,” “Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show”).

“I’m Glad My Mom Died” is a heartbreaking and hilarious recounting of McCurdy’s struggles as a former child actor while dealing with her overbearing, domineering mother. The dramedy will center on the codependent relationship between an 18-year-old actress in a hit kid’s show, and her narcissistic mother who relishes in her identity as “a starlet’s mother,” set to be played by Aniston.

Hailing from Apple Studios, the project is executive produced by McCurdy and Katcher; Aniston via Echo Films; Sharon Horgan and Stacy Greenberg for Merman (“Bad Sisters,” “Catastrophe,” “Divorce”); Dani Gorin, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara for LuckyChap; Jerrod Carmichael (“Ramy,” “Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show”) and Erica Kay (“Fosse/Verdon,” “Pose,” “Dead Ringers”).

The project marks the latest collaboration for Apple TV+ and Aniston, who stars in and executive produces the Emmy, SAG and Critics Choice Award-winning global hit Apple Original series “The Morning Show,” which will debut its highly anticipated fourth season on September 17. Apple TV+ also recently collaborated with Horgan and Merman on the acclaimed comedic drama “Bad Sisters,” which landed top honors at the BAFTAs for Best Drama Series, alongside a Best Supporting Actress win for series star Anne-Marie Duff, following its first season. The first and second seasons of “Bad Sisters” are now streaming globally on Apple TV+.

Published on August 9, 2022 by Simon & Schuster, McCurdy’s memoir “I’m Glad My Mom Died” reached over 80 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list.

Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all of a user’s favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have earned 578 wins and 2,644 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and historic Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”

About Apple TV+

Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at tv.apple.com, for $9.99 per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac or iPod touch can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free.*

For more information, visit apple.com/tvpr and see the full list of supported devices.

*Special offer is good for three months after the first activation of the eligible device. One offer per Family Sharing group. Plans automatically renew until cancelled. Other restrictions and terms apply; visit apple.com/promo for more information.

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Friday, April 04, 2025

Awesomeness Acquires the Rights to 'Racing Hearts', Highly Anticipated Debut Novel From Ann Adams

AWESOMENESS AQUIRES THE RIGHTS TO RACING HEARTS, HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT NOVEL FROM ANN ADAMS

Racing Hearts

LOS ANGELES - April 3, 2025 - Awesomeness TV has landed the rights to Racing Hearts, the highly anticipated debut novel by Ann Adams, to develop as a streaming movie. Set in the cinematic world of competitive rowing, Racing Hearts is a coming-of-age romance that follows Olympic hopeful Katherine Parker, who is sent home to Berkeley after another failed race to work with a new coach, Adrian. Together, they challenge each other to overcome their limits, all while navigating the deepening feelings that grow between them.

"I couldn't put the book down and knew instantly Racing Hearts would be the perfect fit for Awesomeness' YA audience," said Shauna Phelan, Head of Live-Action Scripted Series and Film for Awesomeness and Nickelodeon. "We're so excited to partner with Tamara and the talented creative team at LYLAS to bring this fresh, female-driven story to life."

Adapted by screenwriter Tamara Chestna (Moxie, Something from Tiffany's), Racing Hearts will be published by Bantam Dell in Spring 2026. Lauren Miller Rogen, Jen Ray and Sophie Hoegh of LYLAS Pictures are producing with Awesomeness, who will also serve as the studio.

"I'm beyond thrilled to have Tamara, LYLAS Pictures, and Awesomeness working to bring my book to life on screen. I've been blown away by their passion, creativity, and vision--they're truly the perfect team to capture the heart of this story," said Adams.

Awesomeness TV is behind the hit YA mystery School Spirits on Paramount + and To All The Boys I've Loved Before spin off XO Kitty for Netflix. Recently, Awesomeness TV announced that it acquired the rights to That Friend for a TV series, the debut audiobook created by rising comedian Sabrina Brier. Awesomeness has also optioned Melissa de la Cruz's best-selling book series Blue Bloods and is developing it as a TV series.

LYLAS is currently in production on the animated film TANGLES, which is being financed by Monarch Media and stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Abbi Jacobson, Beanie Feldstein, and Seth Rogen.

About Awesomeness

Founded in 2012, Awesomeness is a media company focused on serving the global Gen Z audience through its digital publishing, film and television studio divisions. Awesomeness has become the destination for youth culture, cultivating a loyal audience with award-winning programming on the world's biggest streaming services including Netflix (smash-hit film series To All the Boys I've Loved Before, series spinoff XO Kitty, Emmy® winner Trinkets), Paramount+ (fan-favorite drama series School Spirits, the beloved iCarly) and Hulu (Emmy winner Zac & Mia, Emmy nominee Pen15). As a leading media brand, Awesomeness' worldwide distribution footprint spans owned, social and premium SVOD platforms. Awesomeness is part of Paramount's (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands and headquartered in Los Angeles, with additional offices in New York.

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Originally published: April 04, 2025.

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Friday, March 07, 2025

Avan Jogia Reveals He's Open to Appearing On 'Victorious' Spin-Off, Under One Condition

Following the news that Nickelodeon is currently in the process of creating a Victorious sequel series centered around Daniella Monet's character, Avan Jogia, who played Beck Oliver in the original series, weighed in on the possibility of making an appearance on the new show.

Avan Jogia
Adam Kudeimati

Whilst spending an evening with Esquire's Trishna Rikhy to promote his new poetry book, Autopsy (of an Ex-Teen Heartthrob), Jogia revealed that he’s open to returning to the Victorious reboot, so long as his role is a silly one.

“There’s nothing more painful than trying to be serious about something that is truly silly,” he says. “And that’s the joy of it and it’s the levity of it. Especially in a world that is so dark. It’s nice to have levity. I know what we meant to a whole generation. I understand.”

Jogia's comments about the possibility of returning to Hollywood Arts once again follows Victoria Justice, who portrayed the titular character in the original series, also revealing that she's also open to returning for the spin-off.

In February, Nickelodeon revealed that it was in the process of developing a Victorious spinoff. The new iteration will take fans back to Hollywood Arts, but instead follow Monet's character, Trina Vega, who returns to her "old stomping grounds as the newest teacher at Hollywood’s most elite performing arts school."

Though it remains unclear if other Victorious cast members will be returning, early casting is underway with Hollywood Arts as the series' working title.

Autopsy compiles poems and narrative prose that chronicle a period of intense change in Jogia’s life: Within six months of dropping out of high school and moving to L.A. to find an acting job, he booked Victorious. At the same time, his mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She returned to Canada while he stayed in Los Angeles, left to his own devices.

“I stepped into an observer role in my life rather than a participant in my life,” he told Esquire's Trishna Rikhy. “I wrote poems throughout that entire experience, and so I thought if I reflected back on that time, I might be able to put together some semblance of what that time was like.”

The cast of 'Victorious'
The cast of 'Victorious'. Lisa Rose / Nickelodeon / Courtesy: Everett Collection

Even today, Jogia knows how much shows like Victorious mean to young people. “The actors on those shows represent a warm part of most people’s lives,” he says.

And Victorious did mean a lot to a whole generation; it’s what gave Jogia fuel to show up and say his lines when he felt most disconnected from the work. He let the industry set him up as a teen heartthrob, attended the J-14 photoshoots, and did the whole charade—because none of it was about him.

“The actors on those [childhood] shows represent a warm part of most people’s lives,” Jogia said. “It represents a time when they had to take care of their brother because their parents were working all the time, or something horrible was going on at their house. They could go and watch the show where everything was fine and perfect and happy. We were a break from reality. But the cost of that is removing the reality of the lives of the people on the show, because their lives have to be perfect.”

Later in the evening, Jogia hosts a book reading to celebrate the launch of his new poetry book. “So here’s the thing about poetry,” he says. “Poetry is for healing trauma, for sure. But also I think that poetry is for telling the truth. And sometimes that is not a calm or quiet thing, and that’s what I realized when writing this book. Poetry, for me, feels a little bit more like war than it does like healing.”

Avan Jogia as 'Beck Oliver' and Victoria Justice as 'Tori Vega' on the set of 'Victorious'
Avan Jogia as 'Beck Oliver' and Victoria Justice as 'Tori Vega' on the set of 'Victorious'. | Nickelodeon

During the Q&A, someone in the audience said that Jogia was the first South Asian character they saw on TV. “I went to a very white school, and I remember you being Beck was the first time anyone I ever heard white people be like, ‘Wow, brown people can be cool.’ And it just meant a lot to me.”

Earlier that day, Jogia revealed to Rikhy that representation for other brown kids was one of the things he was most proud of in his career. Jogia was one of very few Indian characters on television in the 2010s. Jogia also pointed it out, however, that he “was actually the only brown guy on television that wasn’t a geek.”

“Every brown kid I’ve ever talked to [tells me I represented them], and it makes me like, ‘Oh, that’s right, that’s why I was there,” he said. “That makes sense, that was the reason.’ Even though it sucked for me at the time.”

During the interview, Jogia also gave away a little trade secret from his time from working with Nickelodeon.

In the green room at the Strand before his book reading, 200 copies of Autopsy were stacked in front of him. He’s signed them all preemptively, so everybody who attended were able get a signed copy. Jogia signed each copy of the book at lightning speed, trying to hold conversation with Rikhy all the while, despite her insistence that she was there to observe.

“I got myself an easy signature when I was on Nickelodeon because they make you sign a bunch of stuff for, you know, purposes of selling stuff, much like I’m doing here,” he says.

In less than ten minutes, Jogia signs all 200 copies of the book.

You can read Avan Jogia's interview with Esquire's Trishna Rikhy on esquire.com.

Jogia's new book, Autopsy (of an Ex-Teen Heartthrob), is out now on physical, digital and audio.

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Originally published: March 07, 2025.

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Friday, February 07, 2025

ZARA Launches Paddington Kids Collection

Collection captures the spirit of adventure and the magic of childhood with charming Paddington illustrations.

ZARA x Paddington Collection
ZARA x Paddington Collection | STUDIOCANAL KIDS & FAMILY

ZARA has unveiled a new 7-piece kids collection inspired by the beloved Paddington Bear. The exclusive range includes sweaters, pajamas and ultra-soft touch T-shirts. The collection features a modern color palette of sage green, bottle green and soft cream and pieces adorned with raised prints to blend classic designs with a contemporary twist.  

The collection launches as Paddington’s latest cinematic adventure, Paddington in Peru, developed, produced, and distributed by STUDIOCANAL. It is being released in cinemas worldwide and will soon be available on digital media in the U.K. 

The ZARA x Paddington collection is available to purchase globally online, exclusively at Zara.com. 

The deal was brokered by Edebè Licensing, STUDIOCANAL KIDS & FAMILY’s agent for Spain and Portugal.


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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

The U.S. Postal Service to Release 'SpongeBob SquarePants' Stamps

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has announced plans to issue a set of SpongeBob SquarePants stamps inspired by Nickelodeon's beloved animated series! The stamps are slated to be released later this year.

'SpongeBob SquarePants' stamps
These designs are preliminary and may change. | © 2025 US Postal Service

"The blend of humor, wit, and absurdity in the Nickelodeon animated series 'SpongeBob SquarePants' created by Stephen Hillenburg has made it one of the most beloved television shows of the 21st century," the USPS said in a press release, adding: "Each episode features the perpetually optimistic and generous main character SpongeBob SquarePants as he embarks on adventures in Bikini Bottom with a colorful cast of characters. These stamps will amuse and delight their recipients, whether your card or letter is addressed to a house across town — or a pineapple under the sea."

Greg Breeding, an art director for USPS, designed the SpongeBob stamps, with artwork provided by Nickelodeon.

'SpongeBob SquarePants' stamps
These designs are preliminary and may change. | © 2025 US Postal Service

Nickelodeon previously partnered with the USPS to launch the SpongeBob MailPants letter-writing program during winter 2013/4, in which SpongeBob helped kids discover the fun of writing, sending and receiving mail during holiday season. Kids were able to pick up special postage-paid, customized SpongeBob postcards at Post Office locations nationwide to connect with their loved ones using the U.S. Postal Service. In addition to the postcards, 30 mailboxes were wrapped in a custom SpongeBob design, adding a blast of color and comedy to sidewalks across the U.S. that winter.

In addition to the SpongeBob stamps, the U.S. Postal Service has also announced plans to release a set of stamps inspired by the iconic children's book, Goodnight Moon, later this year.

'Goodnight Moon' stamps
These designs are preliminary and may change. | © 2025 US Postal Service

"First published in 1947, 'Goodnight Moon' remains a favorite bedtime story for families everywhere. By celebrating everyday rituals rather than fantasy, this iconic picture book revolutionized children’s publishing," the USPS said in a statement. "The pane of 16 stamps features eight images from the book, which was illustrated by Clement Hurd and written by Margaret Wise Brown. Derry Noyes, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps."

'Goodnight Moon' stamps
These designs are preliminary and may change. | © 2025 US Postal Service

The USPS also promised to announce additional stamps in the coming weeks and months. These designs are preliminary and may change.

Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through The Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at select Post Office locations nationwide. For officially licensed stamp products, shop the USPS Officially Licensed Collection on Amazon. The stories behind the stamps and more are available at stampsforever.com.

The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to 169 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America, to modernize the postal network, restore long-term financial sustainability, dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories, and maintain the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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Originally published: January 14, 2025 at 00:41 GMT.

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Saturday, September 14, 2024

Audible Releases Slate of 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' and 'The Legend of Korra' Audiobooks

Nickelodeon and Audible have partnered to release a slate of audiobooks based on the network's beloved series, Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra, and their characters!

'Avatar: The Last Airbender: Sozin's Comet - The Final Battle' Audiobook | Audible

The new Avatarverse audiobooks join Nickelodeon's slate of audiobooks on the platform, including titles inspired by PAW Patrol, Blue's Clues, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Blaze and the Monster Machines.


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