Cast Announced for PAW Patrol Live!: 'Race to the Rescue' 10 Year Anniversary Tour of Australia

The heroic pups of Adventure Bay are getting ready to race across Australia this winter! Nickelodeon, VStar Entertainment Group and TEG Life Like Touring are proud to announce an all-Australian cast for the 10th-anniversary tour of the iconic live show PAW Patrol Live!™ “Race to the Rescue”.

Marking ten years of this spectacular Broadway-style show, the global stage sensation will take over major arenas across Hobart, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for strictly limited seasons from Saturday 25 July – Sunday 23 August 2026. Family passes are flying faster than Skye can say “let’s take to the sky!” via pawpatrollive.com.au.

Taking the lead as Adventure Bay’s tech-savvy human leader, Ryder, is Green Room Award winner Nicholas Dugdale (TARZAN! The Stage Musical, hit Netflix series The InBESTigators). South East Queensland’s Trent Sinclair (Neighbours, PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” 2024 Tour) is stepping into the spotlight to tackle the dual roles of police pup Chase and the adventurous snowboarder Jake. A Queensland Conservatorium alumni originally from the Gold Coast, Trent is absolutely delighted to be performing for his home-state fans.

Experienced TV and stage actor Kristie Nguy (Scrublands, Miss Sultanah, MTC’s The Robot Dog) performs both Everest and Farmer Yumi. Hanna Harvey (Plied and Prejudice, feature film Saccharine) plays the beloved, green-clad recycling pup Rocky, while Zayneb Zerzouri (The Lord of the Rings – A Musical, PAW Patrol Live!) stars as the fun-loving, water-rescue dog Zuma.

Fan-favourite construction pup Rubble will be performed by Matthew Mitchell (PAW Patrol Live! Australia and Indonesia tours, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines), with Callum Smith (The Wedding Singer, Sister Act – The Musical) as Marshall and Captain Turbot and Jess Phillippi (PAW Patrol Live! Australia and UK tours) as Skye and Resident Choreographer. Gabrielle Ward (Mary Poppins, Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!) returns to the production as the female onstage Swing.

The production also showcases stellar Tasmanian talent, with Dean Schulz (Midnight – The Cinderella Musical, Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!) taking the reins as the show’s Resident Director and the male onstage Swing. Having spent vast periods of his life in Hobart, which he considers his “home away from home”, Schulz is uniquely placed to guide the cast as they launch the national tour right out of Hobart’s MyState Bank Arena.

Returning to the stage as the hilariously scheming Mayor Humdinger is seasoned mainstage artist Stephen Valeri (Chicago the Musical, Grease – The Arena Experience, Peppa Pig Live!), who previously played the role to critical acclaim across Australia, the UK, and Asia. He stars alongside Vanessa Menjivar (Daniela – In the Heights, PAW Patrol Live!), who returns as the kind-hearted and strong-willed Mayor Goodway. Menjivar balances her role with raising her two young daughters, Vida (4) and Luna (16 months), who are big fans of the show.

Ryder and the pups share lessons for all ages about citizenship, social skills and problem-solving as they make several heroic rescues on their race to the finish line. This year’s tour is proudly partnering with Assistance Dogs Australia, celebrating 30 years of training life-changing assistance dogs, with donation collections taking place during the tour.

Since its debut in 2016, PAW Patrol Live! shows have been seen by 7 million people in over 50 countries around the world. In the last 12 months, PAW Patrol has reached over 4.2 million viewers across 10 and 10 Streaming, and is currently the #1 kids’ series on Nickelodeon, 10 Streaming and Paramount+.

Dates:

Sat 25 July | HOBART | MyStateBank Arena

Sat 8 August | BRISBANE | Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Sat 15 – Sun 16 August | SYDNEY | TikTok Entertainment Centre

Sat 22 – Sun 23 August | MELBOURNE | Margaret Court Arena

Tickets/Info: www.pawpatrollive.com.au

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PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie | Official Trailers (2026 Movie) | Paramount Pictures New Zealand

PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie | Teaser Trailer (2026 Movie) | Paramount Pictures New Zealand

Biggest. Adventure. Ever. 🐾🌋🦖 Watch the new teaser trailer for PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie - roaring into cinemas September 17. #PAWPatrolMovie 

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Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie | New Trailer | In Cinemas September 17 | Paramount Pictures New Zealand

An adventure of prehistoric PAWportions awaits! 🌋 🦖🐾 Watch the new trailer for PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie - only in cinemas September 17. #PAWPatrolMovie Featuring the new song “Bottle Up” by Backstreet Boys  - out THIS WEEKEND.

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PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie | Official Trailers & Featurettes (2026 Movie) | Paramount Pictures Australia

PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie | Teaser Trailer (2026 Movie) | Paramount Pictures Australia

Biggest. Adventure. Ever. 🐾🌋🦖 Watch the new teaser trailer for PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie - roaring into cinemas September 17. #PAWPatrolMovie

Featuring new music by Backstreet Boys. Pre-save "Bottle Up" now: https://link.fans/pawpatrolbackstreetboys/

After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs. They meet Rex, a pup who has been stranded on the island for years and has become an expert in all things dino-related. When the PAW Patrol's archrival, Mayor Humdinger, begins recklessly mining in hopes of exploiting the island for its natural resources, he inadvertently causes a huge, dormant volcano to erupt. The PAW Patrol pups are thrown into a series of high-stakes, dino-sized rescues bigger than anything they've done before, as they must stop Humdinger before everything on the island goes extinct.

PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie | Official Trailer (2026) | Paramount Pictures Australia

An adventure of prehistoric PAWportions awaits! 🌋 🦖🐾 Watch the new trailer for PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie - in cinemas September 10. #pawpatrolmovie   

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After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs. They meet Rex, a pup who has been stranded on the island for years and has become an expert in all things dino-related. When the PAW Patrol's archrival, Mayor Humdinger, begins recklessly mining in hopes of exploiting the island for its natural resources, he inadvertently causes a huge, dormant volcano to erupt. The PAW Patrol pups are thrown into a series of high-stakes, dino-sized rescues bigger than anything they've done before, as they must stop Humdinger before everything on the island goes extinct.

PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie | Meet the Dinos Featurette (2026 Movie) | Paramount Pictures Australia

Welcome to Jurassic Bark. 🦖🐾 Meet the dinos from PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie - roaring into cinemas September 10. #PAWPatrolMovie

After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs. They meet Rex, a pup who has been stranded on the island for years and has become an expert in all things dino-related. When the PAW Patrol's archrival, Mayor Humdinger, begins recklessly mining in hopes of exploiting the island for its natural resources, he inadvertently causes a huge, dormant volcano to erupt. The PAW Patrol pups are thrown into a series of high-stakes, dino-sized rescues bigger than anything they've done before, as they must stop Humdinger before everything on the island goes extinct.

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Free Fun Alert! Nickelodeon Takes Over Hawaiian Shopping Centres in a Western Australia-First

Via the official Hawaiian blog:

Free Fun Alert! Nickelodeon Takes Over Hawaiian Shopping Centres in a WA-First

2 Apr 2026

With household budgets under pressure, Nickelodeon is bringing big-name school holiday fun closer to home, delivering a Western Australian first by taking over Hawaiian’s neighbourhood shopping centres across Perth and giving local kids the chance to meet some of Nickelodeon’s most loved characters.

Across the school holidays, ten Hawaiian neighbourhood shopping centres will transform into must-visit holiday hubs, making it easier for families to stay local, travel less and spend less, without missing out on big holiday experiences.

The headline attraction is the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem Ninja Course, a giant inflatable obstacle course making its first-ever appearance in Western Australia. Bursting with high-energy fun, the larger-than-life course challenges kids to climb, crawl, slide and race their way to the finish line in true ninja style.

From Hillarys to Melville, Forrestfield to Bassendean, families can meet iconic Nickelodeon characters including Chase from PAW Patrol, SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, as the action rolls through centres across the metro area.

Younger fans can get creative at the PAW Patrol Craft Village, painting their own wooden characters to take home, topped off with a very special in-person visit from Chase himself.

Beyond the entertainment, Hawaiian centres are also becoming go-to school holiday food destinations, with viral dining favourites drawing families in for easy, affordable meals between activities. Highlights include Christo’s at Hawaiian’s Newpark, Louder Louder at Hawaiian’s Park Centre, Rocky Ridge Brewing Co. at Duncraig by Hawaiian, and Pauly’s Chicken at Hawaiian’s Noranda.

Adults are also getting a treat, with cult café favourite ‘Daisies Cottesloe’ popping up at Hawaiian’s Mezz with its newly launched ‘Side Cart’. Running Wednesday to Friday across both weeks of the school holidays, the pop-up will serve 100 free coffees each day. Located right by the playground, Hawaiian’s Mezz becomes an easy stop and the perfect place to settle in for a relaxed, family-friendly day out.

With free entertainment, iconic characters, viral food and coffee on offer, Hawaiian’s Nickelodeon school holiday takeover promises big fun, without the big spend.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Meet and Greets

Meet Chase from PAW Patrol

• Duncraig by Hawaiian | Wed 8 & Wed 15 April 11am – 2pm
• Hawaiian’s Park Centre | Thur 9 & Sun 12 April 11am – 2pm
• Hawaiian’s Bassendean | Mon 13 & Thur 16 April 11am – 2pm

Meet Mikey & Leo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

• Hawaiian’s Forrestfield | Tue 7 & Sat 11 April 11am – 2pm
• Hawaiian’s Newpark | Mon 13 & Fri 17 April 11am – 2pm

Meet SpongeBob SquarePants

• Hawaiian’s Mezz | Wed 8 & Wed 15 April 11am – 2pm
• Hawaiian’s Noranda | Thur 9 & Thur 16 April 11am – 2pm
• Hillarys by Hawaiian | Fri 10 & Fri 17 April 11am – 2pm

Meet Dora

• Hawaiian’s Melville | Tue 7 & Tue 14 April 11am – 2pm
• Darling Ridge by Hawaiian | Sat 11 April 11am – 2pm

Please note – The characters will meet with as many children as possible within each 20‑minute interval. Scheduled breaks are required between sessions.

School Holiday Activities

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Run

• Hawaiian’s Forrestfield | Tue 7 – Sat 11 April 11am – 2pm
• Hawaiian’s Newpark | Mon 13 – Fri 17 April 11am – 2pm

PAW Patrol Craft Village

• Hawaiian’s Park Centre | Thur 9 – Sat 11 April 11am – 2pm
• Hawaiian’s Bassendean | Mon 13 – Wed 15 April 11am – 2pm

All activities are free and no bookings are required. Craft activities are available while stocks last.

More information:

https://www.hawaiian.com.au/neighbourhood-centres/

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Free Nickelodeon fun is coming to shopping centres across Perth this school holidays

If you’re looking for something to do with the kids these school holidays that won’t require a full day out or a big spend, these neighbourhood shopping centres have you covered.

Nickelodeon has taken over 10 Hawaiian centres across Perth — a WA first — bringing character meet-and-greets, a giant inflatable obstacle course and craft activities to suburbs from Hillarys to Melville, Forrestfield to Bassendean.

The headline act is the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem Ninja Course, a large inflatable obstacle course running at Hawaiian’s Forrestfield (until Saturday 11 April) and Hawaiian’s Newpark from Monday 13 to Friday 17 April. Kids can also meet Mikey and Leo from the Turtles at both centres across the two weeks.

SpongeBob SquarePants is doing the rounds too — appearing at Hawaiian’s Mezz, Noranda and Hillarys by Hawaiian across both weeks — while Chase from PAW Patrol heads to Duncraig, Park Centre and Bassendean. Younger kids can also get hands-on at the PAW Patrol Craft Village, painting wooden characters to take home, with a visit from Chase himself.

For the adults, Daisies Cottesloe is popping up at Hawaiian’s Mezz with its new Side Cart — running Wednesday to Friday across both weeks of the holidays and handing out 100 free coffees each day. Positioned right next to the playground, we’re sure plenty of parents out there will appreciate the caffeine hit.

All activities are free and no bookings are needed, and run from 11am-2pm at participating centres.

The full schedule — including which characters are appearing where and when — is at hawaiian.com.au/neighbourhood-centres.

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PAW Patrol Live! 'Race to the Rescue' to Embark on 10th Year Anniversary Tour of Australia

PAW Patrol™ Live! 10 Year Anniversary Tour

Nickelodeon, VStar Entertainment Group, and TEG Life Like Touring are thrilled to announce the return of PAW Patrol™ Live! “Race to the Rescue,” celebrating 10 years of the iconic Broadway-style production.

The PAW Patrol^® are on a roll and LIVE on stage! The heroic characters from the top-rated animated preschool series PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainment and airing on Nickelodeon, will complete a ruff-roaring 10th anniversary tour hitting up Hobart, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne for strictly limited seasons from 25 July – 23 August.

The 2026 Australian Tour will go on sale to the general public at 11am, Tuesday 31 March via Ticketek.

CommBank Yello customers get in first with early access to an exclusive presale starting from Wednesday 25 March 11am AEDT and ending Monday 30 March 10am AEDT (unless sold out prior). Visit commbank.com.au/pawpatrollive for full details*, with TEG presales from 11am 30 March. Sign up to the TEG presale waitlist now at pawpatrollive.com.au.

 “We are thrilled to partner once again with TEG Life Like Touring to bring PAW Patrol Live! back to families in Australia for this very special 10th anniversary tour. Our live, action-packed stage production offers adventure at every turn as the audience works together to help our heroic pups save the day,” said Marie-Josée Adam, President, VStar Entertainment Group.

“TEG Life Like Touring is excited to be bringing the pups back to audiences Down Under! We’re continually overwhelmed with requests for another PAW Patrol tour, so we are delighted to announce the 10-year anniversary tour at a time when demand has never been higher,” said Shane Harmon, Managing Director, TEG Experiences.

The PAW Patrol pups are digging out their rescue uniforms, ready to return live on stage in 2026! This time, audiences are invited to join them in their rescue mission, supporting charity partner Assistance Dogs Australia who are celebrating their 30 years changing lives, with donation collections taking place during this year’s tour. ADA’s accredited assistance dogs support people with physical disabilities, young people with autism and veterans with PTSD, empowering connection, inclusion and independence.

It’s the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race between Adventure Bay’s Mayor Goodway and Foggy Bottom’s Mayor Humdinger, but Mayor Goodway is nowhere to be found. PAW Patrol to the rescue! Ryder summons Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Rocky, Zuma and Everest to rescue Mayor Goodway and to run the race in her place. Using their unique skills and teamwork, the pups show that “no job is too big, no pup is too small.”

The performance is an interactive live stage show, encouraging audiences to engage through ‘call and response’ and other interaction. Dance the “Pup Pup Boogie,” help the pups rescue Mayor Goodway and win the race! Classic theatrical scenery along with a high-tech video wall visually transport families to an authentic PAW Patrol environment. The show features favourite locations from the TV series including Adventure Bay, The Lookout, Seal Island, Farmer Yumi’s farm and Jake’s Mountain. Ryder and the pups share lessons for all ages about citizenship, social skills and problem-solving as they make several heroic rescues on their race to the finish line.

Since its debut in 2016, PAW Patrol Live! shows have been seen by 7 million people, creating lifelong memories for families in over 50 countries around the world. In the last 12 months, PAW Patrol has reached over 4.2 million viewers across 10 and 10 Streaming, and is currently the #1 kids’ series on Nickelodeon, 10 Streaming & Paramount+.

Today, four different PAW Patrol Live! productions are touring globally, providing kids the opportunity to experience live theatre, which for some may be for the first time, at this fan-favourite show.

Hot on the heels of the Australian run of PAW Patrol™ Live! “Race to the Rescue” is PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, the upcoming third feature film in the blockbuster PAW Patrol franchise which comes to cinemas across Australia on 17 September. In the new theatrical installment, after their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol crash land on an unchartered tropical island filled with dinosaurs and are thrown into a series of high-stakes dino-sized rescues bigger than anything they’ve ever faced before.

When:

Sat 25 July | HOBART | MyStateBank Arena

Sat 8 August | BRISBANE | Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Sat 15 – Sun 16 August | SYDNEY | TikTok Entertainment Centre

Sat 22 – Sun 23 August | MELBOURNE | Margaret Court Arena

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Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. to Shutter on Sky TV In New Zealand on December 2

Sky launches refreshed comedy, kids and music channels

• Sky Kids launching, replacing Nickelodeon, Nick Jr and Cartoon Network
• Sky Comedy launching, replacing Comedy Central
• Juice and J2 launching, replacing MTV Hits and MTV 80s 
• All changes effective 2 December 2025 

Sky is introducing two new Sky-branded entertainment channels, Sky Comedy and Sky Kids to the Sky Starter package on 2 December 2025. These channels will be largely populated with content from existing channels, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Comedy Central and Cartoon Network*, which will be removed on the same date. 

These changes are designed to create a destination channel for Sky customers’ favourite kids and comedy content, with less repetition. Sky Comedy and Sky Kids will offer curated schedules that will include programming popular with Sky customer from retiring channels, new content from a range of studios, and locally commissioned New Zealand content.  

In addition, a wide array of the content customers love from the retiring channels will also continue to be available On Demand on the new Sky Experience (new Sky Box and Sky Pod).

Sky Comedy  

Sky Comedy (channel 011) will be the go-to destination for laughs for Sky customers, combining Comedy Central fan favourites, such as all-new South Park, The Daily Show and Beavis and Butt-Head, and classics including Cheers, Reno 911!, Nathan For You, and Key and Peele. We’ll also be bringing back Emmy-award winning The Late Show with Stephen Colbert for its final season, and adding popular titles new to Sky’s offering including ITV’s Schitt’s Creek and Disney’s Arrested Development. 

Sky Kids

Sky Kids (channel 101) is an all-new channel designed for tamariki, offering fun and educational programming for preschoolers through to primary school-aged children, bringing together beloved content from Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. as well as a strong slate of local programming. Together with the CBeebies channel, Sky Kids will deliver customers trusted, high-quality content for younger viewers. 

Preschoolers can enjoy the latest episodes of Blaze and the Monster Machines, Dora, and PAW Patrol, with the after-school line-up including audience favourites SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and The Loud House, as well as iconic titles such as CatDog, Angry Beavers, Hey Arnold! and Rugrats. 

In addition to a strong international offering, Sky Kids will also include an impressive line-up of all-new and award-winning local content for tamariki, including Katie’s Kuri and The Last Moa, as well as multiple seasons of homegrown hits such as Kiri & Lou, The Drawing Show, Extreme Cake Sports and Secrets at Red Rocks. 

Fiona Murray, Head of Entertainment at Sky, comments on the changes to Sky’s entertainment channels: “Kids and comedy programming are at the heart of Sky’s entertainment offering. By bringing these important channels ‘in house’, we can choose and curate the content that we know our customers enjoy and engage with, combining Paramount fan favourites with content from other studios.  

“Our customers have also asked us to reduce the number of repeated shows, which is something we’re committed to improving in the new schedules for these channels. 

“We’ve completed the schedules for Sky Kids and Sky Comedy for the first few months, and the line-up is looking really engaging. We think comedy fans will be delighted with the range on offer, while kids will be reassured to find their favourite characters, while also exploring some wonderful Kiwi content. 

“The content our customers love will remain available, on Sky Kids, Sky Comedy – and On Demand.” 

*Cartoon Network content will continue to be available On Demand through the HBO Max hub, via the Sky Entertainment package. 

Changes to Music on Sky

Sky is teaming up with Mood TV to bring two fresh, New Zealand-owned music channels to its channel line-up, Juice TV and J2. MTV Hits and MTV 80s will no longer be available as linear channels in New Zealand. 

Juice TV

Juice TV (channel 25) serves up a vibrant mix of contemporary hits and timeless favourites across every genre — from pop and dance to indie, rock and hip hop. It’s a “chocolate box” of sound and style, curated for today’s audience and proudly Kiwi in spirit, with 40% New Zealand content. 

J2

J2 (channel 26) brings the classics back with a confident, modern twist. Blending iconic songs and videos that defined generations with select contemporary tracks, J2 is a celebration of music that stands the test of time. 

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A PAW Patrol Christmas (2025) - Official Trailer - In Cinemas Oct 30 - Paramount Pictures New Zealand

A PAW Patrol Christmas (2025) - Official Trailer - In Cinemas Oct 30 - Paramount Pictures New Zealand

The PAW Patrol Pups are here for their merriest adventure yet! See A PAW Patrol Christmas only in cinemas this October 30.

 

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A PAW PATROL CHRISTMAS | Official Trailer | Paramount Pictures Australia

A PAW PATROL CHRISTMAS | Official Trailer | Paramount Pictures Australia

The PAW Patrol Pups are here for their merriest adventure yet! See A PAW Patrol Christmas - in cinemas October 30.

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Dora: Magic Mermaid Adventures | In Cinemas | Paramount Pictures Australia

Dora: Magic Mermaid Adventures | In Cinemas September 18 | Paramount Pictures Australia

Dive into a swimsational movie theater event! Dora: Magic Mermaid Adventures splashes into cinemas September 18.

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Dora: Magic Mermaid Adventures - In NZ Cinemas - Paramount Pictures New Zealand

Dora: Magic Mermaid Adventures - In NZ Cinemas September 18 - Paramount Pictures New Zealand

Dive in to a swimsational movie theater event! Dora: Magic Mermaid Adventures comes to NZ cinemas this September 18.

 

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Paramount Set to Shutter Several Channels, Including Nickelodeon and Nick Jr., on Sky TV In New Zealand

New Zealand television provider Sky TV is embarking on a major content shake-up with the pending loss of a number of entertainment channels, including those with specialist music and children’s programmes, The New Zealand Herald's Media Insider reports.

The overhaul has been sparked by the upcoming expiry of Sky’s existing programming deal with U.S. giant Paramount Media Networks, which owns channels such as Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., MTV 80s, MTV Hits, and Comedy Central. All five channels screen on Sky TV as “pass-through” channels.

One source said the channels would come off air this year, but it isn’t clear if that’s a decision being driven by Paramount or Sky itself, however, Paramount is in the midst of cutting operating costs, which has included layoffs and studio closures. Paramount is also said to be mulling closing channels in Europe, with channels such as Club MTV, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, MTV 00s, MTV Hits and MTV Live HD slated to be closing by the end of the year in certain territories, such as Slovakia. Comedy Central and Paramount Network are also slated to be closing down in Hungary in the near future, too.

Paramount has its own streaming service, Paramount+, waiting in the wings, although there are apparently still no plans to launch it in New Zealand. Paramount+ was scheduled to launch in New Zealand in August 2021, but it is understood that move was eclipsed when it renewed its content deal with Sky.

Perhaps wary of how customers might react, Sky has played a perplexing public relations strategy over the past week as it has tried to deflect inquiries about a change in its channels and content strategy.

When Media Insider initially approached the company with information from a source that Sky was about to lose several channels when a major international deal came to an end, a spokeswoman replied with a statement that said the company did not comment on “rumours”.

Within a few days, and following further questions, the company conceded it had undertaken a “significant review of our entertainment strategy”.

This planning had been “under way for many months, including our planning for Sky-curated channels in the place of some of our pass-through channels”.

Sky is painting the upcoming changes in a positive public relations light, saying it plans to retain music and children’s content on new Sky-curated channels. In its statements over the past week, it has been coy about the overhaul and refused initially to even name or confirm the channels impacted, or which programming deals are coming to an end.

Sky, which had a horror run with customers earlier this year over an ailing satellite and a heavily criticised customer communications response, initially said of the channel changes: “Our strategy focuses on investing in the content we know our customers value.

“We don’t comment on rumours, but we review content agreements regularly and if anything was to change in our content line-up, we would always communicate it openly to our customers.”

When Media Insider went back to Sky with more specific information from our source – and reiterated our information was based on more than “rumours” – the company came back with an updated response, confirming changes.

“We are in constant dialogue with our entertainment content providers about how best to serve customer needs,” Sky TV content and product strategy head Fiona Murray said in a statement.

“We’ve been undertaking a significant review of our entertainment strategy, based on our rich viewership data and what our customers are telling us.

“We have been getting feedback from customers that they don’t like repeats on some of our affiliate channels (for your readers’ reference, these are the channels where we pass content straight through from international providers).

“We’ve been listening to that and want to address it. We are working on plans that would see us create new Sky channels that are more tailored for New Zealand audiences and where we can have more control on the titles we serve.

“We will be working with the same content partners, just in a different way. We know how much our customers value their entertainment content, so we want to reassure them any changes would be made with their preferences in mind.”

The company was “still some way off making any changes” and she said customers would be “the first to hear from us, with plenty of advance notice”.

After further questions, Sky issued a third statement last Monday, further articulating its position.

“We are currently in discussions with an international partner around changes to their pass-through channels within our Sky entertainment portfolio,” Murray said.

“The conversation is about changing the way we work with that partner to deliver content – not a wholesale ‘loss’ of content that our customers love. Our commitment is to continue delivering the shows and content our audiences love, likely through new, Sky-curated channels.

“Historically, pass-through channels have been a good way for content providers to package content for linear distribution. But as entertainment models evolve and viewer habits have shifted, other options may make more sense for some of our partners. That’s the discussion we’re having.”

She said that by building channels itself, Sky could choose and curate content “that we know our customers enjoy and engage with” and reduce the number of repeats.

She reiterated nothing would change for some months.

One of the issues facing Sky TV and other TV networks is consumers turning to platforms such as YouTube in increasing numbers to select specific content, such as children’s shows.

Sky will also no doubt be balancing the commercial opportunity of running its own channels and the risk of a consumer backlash if subscription-paying customers suddenly lose access to some of their favourite channels and shows.

In Australia, pay-channel operator Foxtel recently lost a swag of Warner Bros Discovery children’s content, including the Cartoon Network and Boomerang channels. In 2023, Foxtel lost Nickelodeon and Nick Jr., although the former became a free-to-air channel.

Sky still has the Warner Bros Discovery-owned Cartoon Network and it appears this will be retained.

As well as the five Paramount-owned channels that are part of Sky’s menu, Sky’s Neon streaming service also screens shows from Showtime, owned by Paramount.

Showtime owns shows such as Yellowjackets and Billions.

Sky said: “Showtime shows are available on Neon and Sky and will be for the foreseeable future, including Yellowjackets and Billions. We’re actively working to bring new Showtime titles to Sky and Neon customers.

“For instance ... we are announcing that Dexter: Resurrection will launch on Neon ... we expect a new season of Yellowjackets to launch within the next 12 months, and more show announcements will be forthcoming."

Sky has refused to say if Paramount made the call to end the current terms of the existing contract, or if it was Sky itself.

“The planning for Sky’s refreshed entertainment content framework has been under way for many months, including our planning for Sky-curated channels in the place of some of our pass-through channels. The upcoming ending of a contract period between Sky and Paramount created the opportunity to accelerate this initiative.”

Paramount confirmed the end of the “channel supply agreement later this year”.

Other content partnerships remained in place, said a spokeswoman.

“We appreciate the long-standing partnership with Sky TV and remain committed to delivering exceptional content to our viewers in partnership with Sky.”

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Originally published: July 05, 2025.

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Paramount+ Renews 'DORA' For Season Three and Season Four

Paramount+ has renewed its hit original animated preschool series DORA for a third season, which is slated to premiere on the streaming service in 2025! The news was announced by Paramount Australia and New Zealand during their 2025 Upfront presentation.

Update (3/27/25) - Per Paramount, DORA has been greenlit for a fourth season, with season three set to premiere during the third quarter of this year!

Produced by Nickelodeon Animation, the third season follows everyone’s favorite bilingual explorer, Dora, as she continues her epic adventures through the mystical and magical rainforest.

The series stars Diana Zermeño as Dora; Asher Colton Spence as Boots; Anairis Quiñones as Map and The Fiesta Trio’s Armadillo; Marc Weiner as Swiper; Mike Smith Rivera as Papi; Maria Canals-Barrera as Abuela; Danny Burstein as Grumpy Old Troll and The Fiesta Trio’s Frog and Marmoset; Katarina Sky as Backpack; Donovan Monzon-Sanders as Tico; Tandi Fomukong as Isa; Quintún Muñoz as Benny; Chris Gifford as Big Red Chicken; and Kathleen Herles, the original voice of Dora the Explorer, as Mami. Additional guest stars include Taboo as Quickatoo and Kate del Castillo as Ale the Alebrije. Dascha Polanco (Orange is the New Black, In the Heights) joins season two as La Reina.

DORA is produced by Nickelodeon Animation in Burbank, Calif., and created by Chris Gifford and Valerie Walsh Valdes. Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes and Rich Magallanes serve as executive producers. Henry Lenardin-Madden serves as co-executive producer, and Alejandro Bien-Willner serves as story editor. Marielle Kaar is Nickelodeon's Executive in Charge of Production for the series. Dora the Explorer was created by Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes and Eric Weiner.

Since its launch on Nickelodeon on August 14, 2000, Dora the Explorer quickly emerged as a global pop-culture phenomenon and, nearly 25 years later, remains one of the most-watched preschool shows of all time. Dora has crossed social, racial and language boundaries and stands as a hero and friend to millions of children around the world. The series is seen in more than 150 countries and territories and translated in 32 languages on Nickelodeon channels and Paramount+ around the globe and through syndication. Throughout its eight-season run, Dora the Explorer received countless accolades, including Emmy^®, Peabody, NAACP, Alma, Imagen, Latino Spirit, Gracie Allen, Parents’ Choice, Common Sense Media and Television Critics Association awards.

NickALive! recently had the opportunity to chat to the wonderful Bobby Villarreal, who serves as a composer on the new DORA series! You can check out our interview here!

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Originally published: September 17, 2024.

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Asembl Announces Peppa Pig, Gong cha Australia Collab

Limited-edition drinkware and accessories mark Peppa Pig’s 20th anniversary across Australia.

Peppa Pig x Gong cha Australia | Asembl

For Peppa Pig’s 20th anniversary, Asembl has unveiled a partnership between Hasbro and Gong cha Australia, an Australian tea and beverage franchise. Available while stocks last, Peppa Pig fans across Australia can enjoy Gong cha drinks in Peppa Pig-themed steel tumblers and tritan water bottles.  

Available in green and pink designs, the steel tumbler and tritan water bottles are BPA-free, ensuring a safe and eco-friendly option for customers. Peppa Pig bubble tea keychains are also available. Gong cha will also offer complimentary sticker sheets and themed cup sleeves with every qualifying purchase. 

“We are thrilled to be marking the 20-year celebration of Peppa Pig with this Gong cha Australia limited-edition collaboration,” says Justin Watson, managing director, Asembl. “Peppa Pig fans across Australia can join in the fun by enjoying their favorite Gong cha drinks in delightfully branded Peppa Pig-themed steel tumblers and tritan water bottles.”  

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Aldi In Australia Starts to Sell 'PAW Patrol' Merchandise For Adults

As with most kids shows, PAW Patrol also has its fair share of older fans. Unfortunately, however, when it comes to consumer products, most PAW Patrol merchandise is made for the show's target audience of preschoolers. Thankfully, this looks like it's about to change!

PAW Patrol "Dad Patrol" Men's Knit PJs | Credit: Discord /@nightworker78.

A PAW Patrol fan in Australia recently noticed that supermarket chain Aldi has started selling adult-sized PAW Patrol pajamas, including a set featuring Chase the police pup and a modified PAW Patrol logo saying "Dad Patrol".

It's currently unknown whether Paramount Consumer Products and Spin Master Entertainment have any plans to expand on their adult PAW Patrol product range, including launching it in other countries, but I'm sure grown up fans of the series would love to see it!

In fact, this isn't the first time that PAW Patrol merchandise for older viewers were planned. Around six years ago, a PAW Patrol product range featuring suitcases, handbags, backpacks, tops, caps, and gloves for grown ups were in the pipeline, however, the line was unfortunately canceled and never released.

Scoop: canceled range of ADULT MERCH for PAW Patrol!
It's been 6 years since this was planned; nothing came of it, so I think it's okay to show you guys.
I'd 100% buy the bags!
It may seem like a reaction to Bluey getting the parent audience, but this was before Bluey started. pic.twitter.com/ICUl9EwrN6

— PAW Patrol News & Art with Tybsy (@TybsTybsy) March 27, 2024

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More Nick: Spin Master Entertainment, Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures Announce Third 'PAW Patrol' Feature Film In the Works!

Originally published: September 04, 2024.

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Nickelodeon Joins Forces With Fire And Rescue NSW In Australia

Nickelodeon Joins Forces With Fire And Rescue NSW.

The Corporate Community Partnership Looks To Bolster Youth Fire Education Awareness Through PAW Patrol™ Franchise.

Paramount Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) has announced the commencement of a new corporate community partnership with Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW).

The inaugural partnership which commences this month, will support fire education and awareness initiatives for youth audiences by harnessing an alignment with the hit animated preschool property PAW Patrol, airing on Nickelodeon and produced by Spin Master Entertainment.

Following the outstanding response to PAW Patrol’s association with the 2023 FRNSW Open Day at the Emergency Services Academy in 2023, this partnership will see crucial fire safety messages conveyed to children through messaging from PAW Patrol’s cast of characters.

Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib, said the new partnership will help young people connect with important fire safety messaging, with the popular PAW Patrol characters championing these messages and sharing them in an engaging way.

“With a special appeal to young people, we look forward to seeing Marshall and his mates at FRNSW events and taking part in other community activities which promote fire safety in our homes.”

FRNSW Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell, hopes having the fire service team up with PAW Patrol will develop more fire safety ‘ambassadors’ across the state.

“It’s crucial everyone knows how to protect themselves against the risks of fire, but we acknowledge people learn this in different ways,” Commissioner Fewtrell said.

“What we often find through our education programs is that, once children learn about fire prevention and how to react if a fire breaks out, they then share this information with parents and grandparents, among others.”

Paramount Australia Senior Vice President, Content & Programming, Daniel Monaghan, said Nickelodeon is “beyond proud to be partnering with FRNSW.”

“FRNSW and PAW Patrol share the universal themes of rescue, community service, teamwork and friendship, making it the perfect partnership,” Mr Monaghan said.

“We look forward to contributing to the awareness of fire safety messages amongst some of the youngest members of the community.”

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 44^th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.

About PAW Patrol

PAW Patrol follows the adventures of a tech-savvy boy named Ryder and his team of heroic rescue pups who are ready to save the day. Whenever there’s trouble, pups Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Rocky, Zuma, Everest and Tracker are ready for action, no matter what comes their way. With a mission to work together to keep Adventure Bay safe, no job is too big, and no pup is too small.

About Spin Master Entertainment

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a leading global children’s entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences through its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games. Spin Master Entertainment creates and produces compelling multiplatform content, through its in-house studio and partnerships with outside creators, including the preschool franchise PAW Patrol and numerous other original shows, short-form series and feature films.

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