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Craig Bartlett Confirms That Are Currently No Talks for a 'Hey Arnold!' Revival [UPDATE]

Hey Arnold! writer and producer Joe Purdy set the record straight on whether the classic Nickelodeon show is on its way back.

Update (8/20): Unfortunately the reports are not true. Craig Bartlett himself has confirmed to X/Twitter account Hey Arnold Perfect Shots that there are currently no talks with Paramount for a Hey Arnold! revival.

However, it's not all bad news: to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Hey Arnold!, a The Music of Hey Arnold! Live tour has been announced, featuring Jim Lang, the PS 118 Players, and special appearances by Craig Bartlett!

Update (8/25): In a post on his official Instagram, Craig Bartlett commented: "Here to tell you that the stories this week about being in talks w Paramount are not true. Joe made some comments that were taken out of context. Sorry gang, but don’t worry, there’s lots of Arnold stuff to keep me busy all year!"

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Hey Arnold! writer Joe Purdy recently addressed the possibility of a revival of the beloved animated Nickelodeon series. Created by Craig Bartlett, Hey Arnold! chronicled the everyday adventures of fourth-grader Arnold Shortman as he navigated friendship, family, and the chaos of the fictional city of Hillwood. The series premiered on Nickelodeon on October 7, 1996, and ran for five seasons and 100 episodes, along with a theatrical film, before concluding its run on June 8, 2004. In 2017, Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie delivered the long-awaited closure fans had sought for more than a decade when Arnold goes on a search for his long-missing parents.

During an interview with The Direct at MultiCon 2026, Hey Arnold! writer and producer Joe Purdy was asked if there have been recent conversations about reviving the Nickelodeon series. Purdy confirmed that discussions are "absolutely" happening amongst decision-makers at Paramount, the parent company of Nickelodeon:

"Absolutely. Yes, yes, yes. There is an ever-changing environment of the business and people who are making decisions. It's the cliche story... But be sure we are [having conversations]."

Purdy's remarks about the "ever-changing environment" of the business are tied to the major leadership changes at Paramount since Skydance Media's acquisition of the company. The $8 billion deal closed in August 2025, ending decades of Redstone family control and installing Skydance founder David Ellison as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Paramount Skydance. 

When pressed further about potential storylines and aging up characters in a reboot, Purdy emphasized that any future story would keep the characters only  "a year or two older:"

"Absolutely, good question. We're asked that a lot. Would they be much older? Probably not. I think a year or two older. They're so beloved."

Asked whether the series would remain set in the '90s, Purdy said he is unsure, but he pointed out that adding "some technology" could enrich the story while teasing that they are "ready to go" with several ideas and storylines if given the chance: 

"I don't know still in the.... I think it's just to add some technology, also.  It'd be a little strange, if not. So, that would definitely be a huge difference. We have many, many ideas and storylines, so we're sort of ready to go. But I don't think it would be an abrupt, 'They're in high school.'"

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The Direct also spoke with Hey Arnold! creator Craig Bartlett about the potential of seeing a revival. Reflecting on how the series might evolve, Bartlett emphasized the enduring nostalgia for the 1990s while stressing the importance of acknowledging change: 

"So, we talk about the '90s, which is really the conversation, because people are so nostalgic for the '90s, and for good reason. There's a lot going on. It was really booming. It was boom times. When we got the chance to make The Jungle Movie, that came out in 2017. So already, almost 20 years had gone by, and so the question was, 'What's happened to Arnold's neighborhood?' And we had some gentrification going on. So, I would continue that gentrification thing, and... If you think about, I always like Brooklyn as a model, because Brooklyn has been gentrified like crazy in my lifetime, and it's kind of good and bad, and I think that would be kind of the interesting story: what's good about the changes and the progress, and what's been lost?"

Bartlett then addressed what narrative opportunities a modern reboot of Hey Arnold! could explore that were less feasible during the original run, noting that the show would likely still avoid overt politics and create stories that can hold up over time:

"Yeah, we probably would still not be political... You had to be careful not to be too topical, is kind of the main point, because cartoons are supposed to be evergreen. They're supposed to be, a '90s cartoon can play perfectly well now, because we had an eye toward that. And technology keeps changing. That's the biggest change is technology. And when we made 'The Jungle Movie' in 2017, we gave Rhonda a cell phone, but all the other kids didn't have one. I think they'd all have to have smartphones now, I'm afraid. And maybe that would be one of the things we'd talk about; Attention spans getting frayed by having a little computer in your hand all day long."

Interest in expanding the Hey Arnold! universe is nothing new. In July 2022, a supposed spinoff for Hey Arnold! focusing on Helga Pataki and her dysfunctional family made headlines after pages from an old show bible surfaced online (later covered by Collider). Bartlett confirmed in an April 2023 interview on Jordan Fringe's YouTube channel that the leaked materials were genuine. The project, titled The Patakis, had been pitched around 2000 as a more mature continuation aimed at Nick at Nite or MTV, following a teenage Helga after Arnold had moved away.

Revivals are nothing new for beloved shows from earlier generations. Ben 10 had its own revival that introduced major redesigns for its aliens and a fresh continuity, while other franchises took varied approaches. This ranged from faithful continuations like Samurai Jack's Adult Swim return to full-scale reboots of hit cartoons like Rugrats in 2021 and The Powerpuff Girls in 2016. In 2019, Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling, a TV movie based on another of Nickelodeon's beloved '90s Nicktoons, bowed on Netflix, and saw Rocko, Heffer and Filburt blast back down to earth following the events of the series finale and grapple with modern life today.

More than two decades after its original run ended and nearly a decade after The Jungle Movie provided a well-earned closure, Hey Arnold! could still have a revival to expand and deeply explore the characters in a modern setting.

Joe Purdy and Craig Bartlett's comments at MultiCon 2026 paint a consistent picture of what a Hey Arnold! reboot would look like: one that keeps the core characters and tone largely intact, with only modest updates for technology and the evolving neighborhood rather than a radical reinvention.

Potential storylines could build on those ideas. Arnold and his friends might grapple with the arrival of smartphones, while the town could face challenges from new establishments such as coffee shops and art galleries. Characters like Phoebe could navigate academic pressure, while Gerald could still continue inventing elaborate urban legends with their own modern takes.

With a dedicated fanbase that has kept the series alive through petitions and reunions, and with the original talent prepared with creative ideas, a proper continuation would not only satisfy longtime viewers but also introduce a new generation to one of Nickelodeon's most empathetic and enduring stories - and smooth jazz.

It's important to note that, at the time of posting, a Hey Arnold! revival is still to be given the greenlight.

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Star Trek Beams Back to San Diego, Celebrating Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and the Franchise's 60th Anniversary at Comic-Con International

STAR TREK BEAMS BACK TO SAN DIEGO, CELEBRATING

STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS AND THE FRANCHISE’S

60TH ANNIVERSARY AT COMIC-CON^® INTERNATIONAL

 

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July 10, 2026 – Paramount+ and CBS Studios return to San Diego for this year’s Comic-Con^® International, with unforgettable fan experiences in anticipation of the new season of the hit Paramount+ original series, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and Star Trek’s 60th anniversary. The festivities include:

• STAR TREK UNIVERSE HALL H PANEL:
Join the cast and executive producers of the hit Paramount+ Original Series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds for an exclusive look at what's ahead, along with a special celebration of Star Trek's 60th anniversary featuring legendary talent from across the franchise. Expect exclusive footage, exciting reveals, surprise appearances, and unforgettable moments as we honor six decades of boldly going where no one has gone before.

Scheduled to appear from STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS are Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, and Paul Wesley, alongside executive producers Akiva Goldsman, Henry Alonso Myers, and Alex Kurtzman.

The franchise's 60th anniversary celebration will also feature a special intro from Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry and a panel with iconic cast members spanning the Star Trek universe, including Michael Dorn, Robert Picardo, Connor Trinneer, Cirroc Lofton, Doug Jones, Michelle Hurd, Jerry O'Connell, Christina Chong, Karim Diané, and the legendary George Takei. Saturday, July 25, 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM PT, Hall H

• STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS SEASON FOUR FAN SCREENING:
Calling all Star Trek fans! Don’t miss an exciting big-screen event for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, featuring the explosive season four premiere episode and an exclusive early screening of episode two days before it premieres on Paramount+. Guests will also enjoy surprise giveaways (while supplies last).

Location: Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Date: Friday, July 24
Time: 6:00 PM PT Doors Open; 7:00 PM PT Screening Begins
RSVP: Admission is free, but RSVPs are required for entry on a reservation system: LINK HERE. Tickets are limited and will be distributed on a first come first serve basis. No badge is required for entry.

• STAR TREK AT PARAMOUNT+ BOOTH:
Star Trek fans can also visit the Press Play Arcade, Paramount+’s official booth on the convention floor, featuring an array of arcade-style games themed to select Paramount+ Originals, including a Star Trek: Strange New Worlds “Bridge Command Memory Game.” A SDCC badge is required for entry. Booth #3529.

• STAR TREK AT THE PARAMOUNT+ LODGE:
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of Star Trek and the new season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the Paramount+ Lodge will include a series inspired Port Galley, featuring the original U.S.S. Enterprise model provided by the Roddenberry Estate. Located at Happy Does (340 Fifth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101) from Wednesday, July 22 - Sunday, July 26. This is not affiliated with Comic-Con.

• STAR TREK OFFICIAL BADGES:
Strange New Worlds is taking over the physical SDCC badges with an image of the U.S.S. Enterprise over the San Diego Convention Center (badge image seen above).

The badge design will also be available in the Official SDCC Digital Souvenir Book and also featured on a limited edition t-shirt available for purchase exclusively at the Official Comic-Con Merch Shop located in the Marriott.

• ADDITIONAL STAR TREK PANELS/ACTIVATIONS:

STAR TREK: THE COLLECTOR FRONTIER PANEL
Captain, incoming transmission! Join Paramount Products & Experiences, the LEGO Group and Magic: The Gathering as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Star Trek and the exciting products inspired by the iconic franchise. Enjoy exclusive reveals, meet the toy creators who bring these collaborations to life and win prizes! Thursday, July 23, 11-12pm, Room 5AB

STAR TREK: BOLDLY BUILT ACTIVATION
Two icons: the LEGO Group and Magic: The Gathering. One epic photo op. Step into the Star Trek universe like never before — where beloved toys become the backdrop for your next great adventure. Located at Marriott Marquis (333 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101). Open Thursday, July 23 through Sunday, July 26.

STAR TREK FLEET COMMAND: 60 YEARS OF STAR TREK ARCHIVES EXPERIENCE
In celebration of Star Trek’s 60th anniversary, Star Trek Fleet Command, the beloved mobile game from Scopely, will invite fans aboard an immersive archive experience. The off-site activation commemorates six decades of Star Trek through the lens of the game, featuring official archive pieces, a Holodeck VR experience, themed photo moments, exclusive swag, interactive claw machines with Star Trek prizes, and a souvenir photo station where guests can choose their faction and take home a personalized Star Trek-themed card. Friday evening will feature a special invite-only event for the Star Trek Fleet Command community. Located at The Sinclair on G Street (643 G St, San Diego, CA 92101). This is not affiliated with Comic-Con. Open Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26.

About Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

The 10-episode fourth season premieres globally Thursday, July 23 on Paramount+. New episodes will be available weekly on Thursdays through Thursday, September 24.

In season four of the Paramount+ Original Series, the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise - led by Captain Christopher Pike - embark on a series of thrilling and emotional adventures across the stars. As they journey to strange new worlds, they will battle inner demons and external threats, encounter colorful new characters, reunite with familiar faces and confront terrifying aliens. Through it all, they strive to embrace a bright, hopeful future.

Season four stars Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Jess Bush, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, Babs Olusanmokun and Martin Quinn, along with guest stars Carol Kane and Paul Wesley.

The series is produced by CBS Studios, Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment.

Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers serve as co-showrunners. Alex Kurtzman, Akiva Goldsman, Henry Alonso Myers, Aaron Baiers, Dana Horgan, Alan McElroy, Robbie Thompson, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Chris Fisher, Anson Mount, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth serve as season four executive producers.

About Star Trek

In the 60 years since the legendary creator Gene Roddenberry introduced the world to a Star Trek universe where “Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations” remains its proud legacy, the series has continued to break barriers – inspiring generations of fans with a celebration of cultural diversity and inclusion, scientific exploration, and the pursuit of uncharted frontiers. Today, the Star Trek canon continues to thrive through film, television, animation, games, publishing, podcasts, experiences and children’s programming. Available in over 190 countries worldwide, the Star Trek franchise of 11 TV series, 14 films and over 900 episodes has been a mainstay in generating stories that are both exciting and thought-provoking, as well as vastly contributing to the pop culture lexicon throughout the years. Be sure to follow @StarTrek on social media for all things across the franchise. The Star Trek series, including Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Picard, and the newest series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, original movie Star Trek: Section 31 and the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks on Paramount+ are produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Executive producer Alex Kurtzman oversees the Star Trek universe across all platforms. For more information on where to watch Star Trek, visit StarTrek.com/Where-To-Watch.

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Additional Star Trek Activities at SDCC 2026:

IDW Publishing:

Visitors can find IDW at booth #2729, which debuts a brand-new booth design while celebrating a lineup that spans Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Godzilla, Sonic the Hedgehog, Star Trek, Hello Kitty, Event Horizon, and much more.

Panel: Star Trek: 60th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday closes out the convention with Star Trek: 60th Anniversary Celebration, where Heather Antos and IDW’s Star Trek creators will preview the next era of the publisher’s growing line of Star Trek comics.

Convention-exclusive comics and collectibles

Among the biggest convention exclusives are new variant covers for several upcoming releases, including:

- Star Trek: Red Shirts – Ghost of the 21st Century #1 by Tristan Jones and Charlie Kirchoff

Star Trek: Red Shirts – Ghost of the 21st Century #1 by Tristan Jones and Charlie Kirchoff | Courtesy of IDW Publishing

Free convention giveaways include:

- A Star Trek #1 ashcan with a preview of Star Trek: Zero Point #1

Creator signings and Eisner recognition

Beyond its convention exclusives, IDW will host creator signings throughout the weekend and celebrate multiple 2026 Eisner Award nominations, including:

- It Rhymes with Takei for Best Graphic Memoir

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'El Tigre' Creator Reveals He's In Talks to Revive Iconic Nickelodeon Series - And It May Include Characters From 'Invader ZIM' and 'Teenage Robot'

Could El Tigre be about to roar back onto our screens once more?

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El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera was one of the major standout animated series releases with Nickelodeon back in the 2000s, and the creator behind it all has revealed that we may be seeing Manny and his family once again!

About El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera:

Co-created by husband-and-wife team Jorge R. Gutierrez (The Book of Life) and Sandra Equihua (Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!) and based on Jorge's experiences growing up in Mexico City, El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera, described as a folk art-inspired animated comedy with a spaghetti western twist follows 13-year-old Manny (voiced by Alanna Ubach, Welcome to the Wayne) who must choose whether to use his superpowers as El Tigre for good or evil.

Manny is a well-meaning kid who lives with his father and grandfather in Miracle City, an urban melting pot full of colorful heroes and nefarious villains. A spin of his mystical belt buckle transforms him into the brave and powerful masked warrior, El Tigre. As El Tigre, he has to choose whether to become a great superhero, like his father, Rodolpho and his alter ego White Pantera (voiced by Eric Bauza, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Loud House, The Casagrandes) or a feared super-villain like his grandfather, Granpapi and his alter ego Puma Loco (voiced by Carlos Alazraqui, Rocko's Modern Life). Manny struggles with the daily choice of which super-power he will master because being good is good... but being bad is fun.

El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera premiered on Nickelodeon on March 3, 2007 and ran for 26 episodes until September 13, 2008, winning two Emmy Awards along the way. The storylines draw from the popular Latino telenovelas with exaggerated comedic situations and outrageous recurring characters.

Renewed Interest in El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera:

Although it's been nearly 20 years since the show was on-air with new episodes, El Tigre has never been far from fans hearts and minds. In 2023, Manny Rivera became a playable character in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, and just last year, the series received an official "The Art Of..." book detailing the gorgeous art featured in the show. Accompanied by interviews with Gutierrez, Equihua, and key animators and concept artists, The Art of El Tigre is the definitive archive of the award-winning cult classic cartoon.

Will El Tigre Ever Come Back?

During a recent panel at MomoCon, an anime convention based in Atlanta, Georgia, Jorge revealed that not only is he working to bring El Tigre back to our screens, but he is in active discussions with Paramount to do just that. Gutierrez even discussed the revival’s plot, which might be far darker than many fans might think.

During this weekend’s MomoCon, Gutierrez noted that while he is currently working on several projects, including new television series for Disney, a new movie for Netflix, and a Warner Bros Speedy Gonzalez movie, he is still thinking of his Nickelodeon series. As Jorge describes it, the El Tigre revival will “see a twenty-year-old version of Manny Rivera return to the present, meeting the other characters he once knew. Future Manny tells Frida that she must eliminate El Tigre’s father and grandfather, or the world will be destroyed.” While this revival is far from confirmed, the fact that Gutierrez is in active discussions to make this a reality is good news for El Tigre.

In a shocking twist, Gutierrez also confirmed that he is looking to add the lead characters from Invader Zim and My Life as a Teenage Robot (Invader ZIM and Jenny "XJ-9" Wakeman, respectively) into the mix. Both these Nickelodeon properties are wildly different from the story of the young mask-wearing protagonist, though Jorge went one step further in confirming how serious he was about the crossover. “I’m friends with Jhonen Vasquez and Rob Renzetti, creators of Zim and Teenage Robot, so I’ve already got their blessing on using them both.” While Paramount hasn’t given the project a green light, it seems as though the stars are aligning.

Gutierrez also talked about how, throughout the series, Manny was constantly struggling between being good and evil, never quite landing on a side when it came to joining either his father or his grandfather.

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Ironically enough, a wild series of events took place in recent years to get the ball rolling on an El Tigre revival. Specifically, Gutierrez himself confirmed at Momocon that the discussions were thanks to Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, the video game that included his masked protagonist. Hilariously enough, El Tigre wasn’t supposed to be a part of the game’s cast, but once Jorge saw an image of his character fighting an opponent, he shared the image, believing it was real. When Nickelodeon saw the popular demand for Jorge’s character, the game producers decided to place him into the game, creating some serious groundswell for the character that hadn’t been seen in years.

If you haven’t had the chance to check out El Tigre, it’s currently available to stream on Paramount+ in its entirety. The series stars its titular protagonist as he discovers that while his father is a superhero, his grandfather is one of the world’s greatest supervillains at the same time. Stuck between good and evil, Manny has to choose which of his mentors he will follow. Fans can start streaming today at ParamountPlus.com.

The "Art of.." book The Art of El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera is available today, including on Amazon.com.

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'The Secret World of Alex Mack' Cast Set to Reunite for Their First-Ever Convention at 90s Con In October 2026

"To get to reunite and reminisce with the cast of 'Alex Mack' is such a gift,' said Larisa Oleynik.

Larisa Oleynik, Meredith Bishop, Michael Blakeley, Dorian Lopinto and Darris Love on The Secret World of Alex Mack. | Credit: Nickelodeon / courtesy Everett Collection

Long before Tobey Maguire's Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider, junior high school student Alexandra Mack was nearly hit by a truck and drenched in an experimental chemical called GC-161 that gave her superpowers—and The Secret World of Alex Mack was born.

The Nickelodeon hit, starring Larisa Oleynik in the title role, aired for four seasons from 1994 to 1998. And now, it's been revealed that the cast is reuniting for their first convention at 90s Con in Hartford, Connecticut, in October.

Oleynik will be joined at the annual star-studded convention by Meredith Bishop (who played Alex's older sister Annie), Darris Love (who played Ray, Alex's best friend and next-door neighbor) and Natanya Ross (who was Robyn, one of Alex and Ray's neighborhood pals).

Alex Mack Wears A Hat! (How About That?!) | Larisa Oleynik in The Secret World of Alex Mack. | Credit: Cinematic / Alamy Stock Photo/Hallmark

"To get to reunite and reminisce with the cast of Alex Mack is such a gift," Oleynik, 44, told PEOPLE, who first reported the news. "We hope the fans are as excited to share with us as we are with them! I'm very much looking forward to celebrating my favorite decade with some of my favorite people."

“After more than 30 years, to get to go back with my sacred 90s TV family and run it back one more time means more than I can even put into words," Ross, 44, says. "We are so excited to not only be at 90s Con together this October, but also to all be together as a family again. It's so incredibly special, and to do it at the literal Best 90s pop culture show out there, we are beside ourselves. Years in the making, baby!” 

Oleynik recently made her Nickelodeon homecoming in the sitcom Erin & Arron, this time playing the mom.

Natanya Ross. | Courtesy of natanya ross

The Secret World of Alex Mack is available to stream on Prime Video.

The cast joins an already stacked lineup heading to Connecticut this fall. The lineup includes Selma Blair, Rachael Leigh Cook, Nick Carter, AJ McLean and Tara Reid, as well as Melrose Place's Heather Locklear, Josie Bissett, Laura Leighton, Daphne Zuniga, Grant Show and Rob Estes; Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman duo Jane Seymour and Joe Lando; Step by Step's Patrick Duffy, Christine Lakin, Staci Kean, Angela Watson, Christopher Castile, Sasha Mitchell, Josh Byrne and Jason Marsden; Perfect Strangers pair Bronson Pinchot and Mark Linn-Baker; Hocus Pocus director Kenny Ortega and stars Thora Birch, Vinessa Shaw, Omri Katz, Larry Bagby and Tobias Jelinek; and Wishbone voice actor Larry Brantley.

90s Con runs from Oct. 16-19 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. Weekend and day passes are available to purchase through the official website.

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Cowabunga! 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Cast Announced for MCM Comic Con May 2026

Cowabunga! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cast announced for MCM Comic Con May 2026

London, Friday 27th March 2026: MCM Comic Con are delighted to announce that cast members of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series will be appearing at MCM London in May 2026. They will be attending all three days of the convention, from Friday 22nd until Sunday 24th May.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is an iconic series that began life as a comic book in 1984, created by Kevin Eastman — previously announced to be attending MCM Comic Con this May — and Peter Laird. Since then, the franchise has gone from strength to strength with a vast number of animated TV shows, movies, video games, and more.

The attending cast members include:

• Rob Paulsen is a voice actor and voice director, and is best known for bringing his voice to the toughest of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Raphael. His other voice work includes Pinky in Pinky & the Brain, Carl Wheezer in Jimmy Neutron, and Gray Fox in Metal Gear Solid.

• Renae Jacobs is a voice actress who is best known for voicing journalist and reporter April O’Neil. In addition to this, she has appeared in other animated shows and movies including voicing Sweet Violet and Lily Fair in Rose Petal Place, and a variety of voices to the popular My Little Pony series.

• Barry Gordon is an American actor, talk show host, and writer, and brought to life the brains of the turtle squad, the bo staff-wielding Donatello. Barry’s other work includes being the co-star of The New Dick Van Dyke Show, and his film role in A Thousand Clowns which earned him a Golden Globe nomination.

• Cam Clarke has had an extensive career across animation, video games, and commercials, and is the voice of the leader figure of the turtle’s group, Leonardo. His other credits include Metal Gear, Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, and World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade.

• Townsend Coleman has appeared in a variety of animated series from the 1980s and beyond, and is the voice of the fun-loving, energetic Michelangelo in Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles. Townsend’s other animated works include Inspector Gadget, Where’s Waldo, The Tick, and Transformers.

The cast of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be available for photo ops and autographs all three days of MCM Comic Con in May, including the opportunity to get a group photo with both the voice cast & Kevin Eastman together in one picture! The cast will also be joined by Kevin Eastman in a panel on Sunday 24th May at 11am on the Main Stage, included in MCM London Sunday Priority, Weekend and VIP tickets.

Attendees can also enjoy a full panel, autograph, and photo ops with co-creator of the hit series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kevin Eastman, who will be appearing on Saturday and Sunday only. To purchase a ticket, please click here.

Keep an eye on the official MCM Comic Con pages for the latest announcements for more exciting guests, panels and activities in the lead up to MCM London this May.

About MCM Comic Con

MCM Comic Con is the ultimate celebration of all things pop culture, welcoming hundreds of thousands of fans every year across three events in London and Birmingham. At MCM Comic Con, fans can expect to find everything from celebrity panels and exclusive premiers, to cosplay, book signings, independent comic artists, and live action role play. MCM returns in 2026:

22nd – 24th May 2026, Excel London

23rd – 25th October 2026, Excel London

7th – 9th August 2026, NEC Birmingham

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ASIFA-Hollywood to Host Panel Featuring 'El Tigre' Co-creator Jorge R. Gutierrez at WonderCon 2026

ASIFA-Hollywood will be hosting a special panel featuring Jorge R. Gutierrez, the co-creator of Nickelodeon’s Emmy-winning show El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera, at WonderCon 2026 in Anaheim!

Titled Masks, Myth & Meximalism: The World of Jorge R. Gutierrez, the panel will take place on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PDT in room 300A.

Masks, Myth, and Meximalism: The World of Jorge R. Gutierrez

Friday March 27, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

Room 300A

From El Tigre and The Book of Life to I, Chihuahua, and El Guapo vs. the Narco Vampires, Jorge R. Gutierrez has built one of the most unmistakable visual worlds in modern animation—where Lucha Libre spectacle, Mesoamerican mythology, bold Meximalist design, and raw emotional storytelling collide. In this exclusive WonderCon conversation presented by ASIFA-Hollywood, Gutierrez reveals how the theatrical energy of wrestling—its masks, archetypes, legacy, and larger-than-life drama—transforms into unforgettable animated characters and richly layered worlds. He is joined by character designer and voice actress Sandra Equihua (El Tigre, The Book of Life, Maya and the Three, El Guapo, and I, Chihuahua,) and art director/visual development artist Roman Laney (El Tigre, The Book of Life, El Guapo, and I, Chihuahua). This creative team shares behind-the-scenes insights into their collaborative process, artistic evolution, and the fearless world-building that defines their work.

For more information about WonderCon, visit https://www.comic-con.org/wc/

WonderCon Exclusive: Meet Jorge Gutierrez at Booth #2103

Celebrated Mexico City-born animator Jorge Gutierrez is making an exclusive appearance at the ASIFA-Hollywood booth at WonderCon. Gutierrez is best known for directing and co-writing the Guillermo del Toro-produced… pic.twitter.com/M2Yun6MEcb

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Originally published: March 16, 2026.

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Tiny Chef's Tiny Crew to Attend WonderCon Anaheim 2026

A TINY PANEL BRINGS BIG FUN TO WONDERCON!

Get excited, Cheffers: Tiny Chef’s Tiny Team is visiting WonderCon Anaheim 2026 to talk about all things Tiny!

Saturday. March 28

12:45-1:45PM

in North 200A

Bashel, Bozi, Bashem, and Mishtow Matt (Chef’s beloved voice coach), will be participating in a panel, then signing free-exclusive mini posters! 

And in anticipation of all the goodies he will collect from the different vendors, Chef has a few IKEA bags stored up from some of his shifts and is weady to SHOP! 

(So you’ll probably hear tiny screams of joy coming around every corner of the Exhibition Hall.)

Click here to get your badge for WonderCon, and the Tiny Team will see you at WonderCon Anaheim 2026!

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'Blue's Clues' Star Steve Burns to Attend C2E2 2026

The original host of Nickelodeon's beloved preschool series Blue's Clues is heading to Chicago as Steve Burns is announced for C2E2 2026

For a generation of fans, Steve Burns was the friendly face that helped them find the answers on Nickelodeon's Blue’s Clues — and, later in life, find themselves, as well. This March, he’s going to be continuing that fine work by helping everyone find out how to have a better time in McCormick Place, as he’s joining the guest list for 2026’s Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2).

Burns will be at the show Friday, March 26 through Sunday, March 28, signing autographs and taking photos with fans. Wondering what to expect from Steve at the show? Check out his appearance at Emerald City Comic Con 2022 to get prepared. (Just get ready to have feelings while you watch.)

Don't forget to check out Steve's podcast, Alive, here, and follow Steve on Instagram and TikTok!

Tickets for C2E2 2026 are on sale now, with the opportunity to sign up to become a C2E2 Popverse Superfan, designed to make the most out of your visit to the Windy City’s finest weekend. Doing so gives you access to the following perks:

• Guaranteed first access to tickets
• $15 voucher for Epic Photo Ops
• An on-site Fast Pass line for Celebrity Autos & Photo Ops
• Premium access to purchase photo ops, autographs, and exclusive merch
• Access to Popverse's exclusive Superfan Lounge
• VOD access to all the C2E2 2026 panels we film
• Access to the 3+ years of convention panels recorded from C2E2, New York Comic Con, Emerald City Comic Con, MCM Comic Con, and Florida Supercon

You can learn more about a C2E2 Popverse Superfan membership right here.

C2E2 2026 runs March 27 through March 29 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Here's everything you need to know about Chicago's C2E2 2026.

About C2E2

Comics, cosplay, gaming, authors, and anime abound in the only pop culture convention in the heart of Downtown Chicago! The event has gathered your favorite celebrities, unique exhibitors, incredible comic creators, and larger-than-life literary authors into one place to celebrate the fandoms you love. From the halls of Artist Alley to the depths of the Show Floor, C2E2's goal is to provide a space of creativity and fun, but most importantly, one that cultivates a sense of belonging, safety, and inclusiveness.

Dates: Mar 27 - Mar 29

Location: Chicago's McCormick Place, Chicago, United States

Visit the event page | C2E2 2026 guest list | Buy tickets

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Dark Horse Comics Announces 'Avatar: The Last Airbender—The Kyoshi Warriors' Comic Series

WITNESS HOW THE KYOSHI WARRIORS JOINED THE WAR AGAINST THE FIRE NATION IN THE NEW COMIC SERIES “AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER—THE KYOSHI WARRIORS”

01/14/2026

Dark Horse Comics, in collaboration with Avatar Studios and Avatar: The Last Airbender co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, presents Avatar: The Last Airbender—Kyoshi Warriors, a brand-new tale of the Kyoshi Warriors. This story will be told across three monthly single-issue comics, with the first issue arriving in May 2026. The series will be written by Brandon Hoáng (The Crossbow of Destiny), illustrated by BellBessa (Avatar: The Last Airbender—Ramen Rumble) and Xanthe Bouma, colored by Adele Matera (Avatar: The Last Airbender—Ashes of the Academy), and lettered by Comicraft’s Jimmy Betancourt (Ghostbusters: Dead Man’s Chest). Each issue will also feature cover art by Danielle Weires.

About Avatar: The Last Airbender—Kyoshi Warriors:

Suki and the Kyoshi Warriors leave their island home to join the war against the Fire Nation. Met with suspicion and resentment by the mainlanders, they struggle to prove their worth to the Earth Kingdom. But when that opportunity arises, will they be willing to compromise their values as Kyoshi Warriors to embrace it?

Follow the Kyoshi Warriors when Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Kyoshi Warriors #1 (of 3) arrives in comic shops on May 6, 2026. It’s now available for preorder from your local comic shop. Each issue will contain 22 story pages and will be available for $4.99.

Be sure to follow DarkHorseComics on social media and check our website, www.darkhorse.com for more news, announcements, and updates.

Praise for Avatar: The Last Airbender graphic novels:

“Avatar: The Last Airbender—Suki, Alone develops a key Avatarverse character on a solo journey that turns out deeply interconnected to the storyworld at large. It’s a story that emphasizes how versatile this world is for telling all kinds of stories.”–Multiversity Comics

“All in all, Ashes of the Academy is a fantastic addition to the expanding lore of Avatar: The Last Airbender. It’s fun, it’s thoughtful, and frankly, more Avatar stories are always welcome.”–Gaming Trend

“While rooted in the established world of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Ashes of the Academy brings something fresh and exciting to the table. It blends familiar faces and new challenges, adding depth to the beloved universe.”–Screen Rant

“A meaningful one-off about adapting to change that will satisfy Avatar: The Last Airbender fans.”–School Library Journal on Avatar: The Last Airbender–The Bounty Hunter and the Tea Brewer

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Dark Horse Comics at Emerald City Comic Con 2026

Highlights include:

FRIDAY, MARCH 6

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM:

SIGNING - AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER—THE KYOSHI WARRIORS: Danielle Weires

SATURDAY, MARCH 7

Panel - Dark Horse Comics - A celebration of 40 years in comics

3:00pm - 3:45pm

Room 342

Dark Horse Comics celebrates 40 years of creator-owned comics, licensed titles, and fan favorite products! Discover what's new from Dark Horse, learn about upcoming projects and stories from creators, editors, and more to celebrate the anniversary.

Dark Horse Comics' full ECCC schedule can be found here.

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