'Max & the Midknights' Renewed for Season Four

Nickelodeon’s CG-animated series Max & the Midknights has been renewed for a third season!

Based on the best-selling children's books by acclaimed author and cartoonist Lincoln Peirce (Big Nate), the medieval action-adventure comedy series follows Max, a determined 10-year-old girl with big dreams of becoming a knight, as she leads her friends on epic adventures filled with excitement, bravery, and lots of fun. In season three, Max and the Midknights embark on a quest to help a neighboring kingdom of gnomes and discover that their own kingdom could be in danger.

Update (2/13) - It appears that Max & the Midknights season three may be the show's final season. In an Instagram post, Chris Perry, an assistant director on the series, said:

Goodbye @nickelodeon and #maxandthemidknights

It’s been a magical four years of breaking new ground and telling an amazing story!

“Got a feeling that it might be time for me to find my own way”

Of course, at this time of writing, it's important to note that Max & the Midknights may not be canceled, and Chris has left the show to work on other projects.

Update (3/29) - Max & the Midknights has reportedly been renewed to at least season four, which may feature the latter 10 episodes originally produced for season two before Nickelodeon started splitting seasons into halves.

Update (6/12) - Max & the Midknights has been renewed for season four, Paramount has confirmed!

Update (7/16) - Max & the Midknights season four will premiere on Nickelodeon Germany on Saturday, September 5, will new episodes continuing to premiere every Saturday!

Max & the Midknights will premiere on the Nickelodeon Global pan-regional feed on Wednesday 3rd December 2025, with new episodes airing daily until Saturday 6th December 2025 at 9:40pm CET.

Max & the Midknights season three episode guide:

A Restless Knight, Part One: After a raucous season one, Max & the Midknights are back and ready for action! There's just one problem-Byjovia is quiet! Too quiet... (#301; season three premiere)*

*Season one of Max & the Midknights was split into two seasons, so "season one" in the episode's synopsis means both seasons one and two.

After defeating Fendra and Gastley, Max & The Midknights are living their best lives in Byjovia. Max is in training in knight school, Kevyn runs the royal library, Simon helps animals in need, Millie is in training with Mumblin, and Uncle Budrick is the royal troubadour. Although things seem perfect, Max is itching to go on another quest. When a wild beast known as a Clatterback shows up in Byjovia and threatens to do major damage, Max saves the day, making it even more apparent that she really wants to be out on the road helping people. Her desire for a new adventure is answered when Queen Nerelia of Tresk shows up begging for help.

A Restless Knight, Part Two: When the Gnomes of Tresk are kidnapped by a mysterious evil, Max & the Midknights volunteer to save them, but Max's plans for her second quest go awry when she learns not all the Midknights are as eager as she is to go on the mission. (#302)

When the Gnomes of Tresk are kidnapped by a mysterious evil, Max & the Midknights volunteer to save them. Max is thrilled to go on a new quest, but her plans go awry when she learns that Simon doesn't want to go. Having just settled into Byjovia with his new family, Simon would rather stay home. Despite feeling sad, the Midknights tell him that they understand how he feels. Sadly, Mumblin must also sit out the journey after an accidental tumble down the library steps leaves him in a full body cast. The Midknights set sail down two members. The morning they leave though, Simon has a change of heart. With the help of his animal patients, Simon rushes to the docks to try and catch the Midknights before they sail away from Byjovia. As Simon nears the ship, he and the Midknights are confronted by the angry Clatterback. In the nick of time, Simon convinces the animal to let them go. Simon tells the Midknights that he has changed his mind. They are his family and he's going on this quest with them. 

The Spirit of the Sea: As Max and the Midknights sail across the sea on their quest, they get spooked when Uncle Budrick claims there's a ghost on board their ship! Meanwhile, Mumblin fears someone is out to get him. (#303)

As the Midknights sail across the sea on their latest quest, Max realizes the gang might be a little rusty. Kevyn and Millie aren't seeing eye to eye, Simon is preoccupied helping his animal clients from long distance, and Uncle Budrick is terribly seasick! However, Max is certain she can get them working as a team. But when Uncle Budrick is spooked by something sinister in the shadows below deck, he is convinced he saw a ghost! Determined to get back on mission, Max leads the charge to search the ship and find whatever mysterious presence might be haunting them. They soon find there's no ghost at all-they've been spooked by a stowaway, the former King of Byjovia, Gastley! But as the Midknights are distracted, the ship veers off course and into a powerful storm! They quickly realize they must act as a team in order to steady the ship before it capsizes! Meanwhile, back in Byjovia, Mumblin fears someone might be behind his recent spate of accidents, and takes matters into his own hands...

The Trial of Mumblin the Magician: After being blown off course, the Midknights navigate a set of treacherous waterfalls as they try to reach the Gnomes of Tresk. Meanwhile, Mumblin pleads for his freedom in Wizard Court where the odds are stacked against him. (#304)

When the Midknights' ship is set off course, the team must survive treacherous new waters. Before Max can enact her plan, she is summoned to Wizard Court where Mumblin is on trial for his life. Max must help Mumblin prove that he is a good wizard and that he escaped the afterlife to help the Midknights defeat Fendra. If Max can't, Mumblin will be sent away for good. Max calls on the Midknights to testify on Mumblin's behalf. When those attempts fail, Max takes the stand. At first, Max's emotional testimony seems to win over the court, but her pleas for Mumblin's freedom backfire and Mumblin is ultimately found guilty. Luckily, Kevyn discovers a way to save Mumblin. Max must battle the Worms of Justice and if she wins, then Mumblin will be set free. Transported to a desert, Max battles giant worms. In the end, Max defeats the worms and Mumblin wins his trial. Unfortunately, the Midknights are sent back to their boat, which is headed straight for a massive waterfall!

Honksgiving!: Max and the Midknights wash up on the shore of strange lands where a local holiday puts their party in danger. Sir Gadabout ventures out to clatterback territory and makes a shocking discovery. (#305)

Gnomeward Bound: Max & the Midknights fly to the village of Tresk to search for the missing Gnomes and discover a series of mysterious holes in the nearby forest. Before they can investigate, the kids are chased by two angry Ogres and run into Rovak, one of the kidnapped Gnomes from Tresk. Desperate to evade the Ogres, Rovak and the Midknights take shelter in a cottage owned by their friends, Bean and Barley. Rovak tells the Midknights how and why the Gnomes were kidnapped, but the story is interrupted when the two Ogres show up. As the Midknights and Rovak hide from the Ogres, Millie concocts a potion. But the kids are caught and the potion has an unexpected result: it turns the Midknights into gnomes. Meanwhile, Mumblin begins community service at Outpost 71, a mysterious factory run by penguins. Mumblin is relieved to learn that his friend Lenny is also serving community service, but when Mumblin learns that his sentence lasts ten thousand years, he decides to escape. Unfortunately, there's no way out. Or is there? (#306)

Max & the Midknights have a breakthrough in their quest when they meet a runaway Gnome, but finding the other kidnapped Gnomes is trickier than they think. Mumblin starts his community service in a mysterious building with even stranger employees.

Stuck in a Hole: Disguised as gnomes, Max and the Midknights, alongside their new gnome friend Rovak, are captured by ogres and taken to a mysterious dig site. After a brief glimpse of the mysterious and sinister Shadow Man, Max and the others are tossed into a deep pit, where they find the rest of the missing Gnomes of Tresk! The gnomes are cruelly being forced to dig, searching for some mysterious treasure. While Max thinks the Midknights' arrival will surely inspire the gnomes to escape, she soon discovers that they're far too scared of the imposing ogres above ground. As the Midknights try to convince the gnomes to fight back, Millie accidentally causes a cave-in! While the gnomes work to free their friends, Max heroically faces off against an ogre, demonstrating that even something as small as a gnome can make a difference! This ignites hope in the gnomes, and Rovak leads an inspiring song as the gnomes decide they're going to fight back and escape! (#307)

Max and the Midknights find the missing Gnomes of Tresk! But the Gnomes are terrified of their captors, and Max realizes she needs to inspire them to fight back if they're ever going to escape.

Shale Break: The Midknights plan a jail break for the Gnomes. With the stakes higher than ever, our heroes begin their escape. When the Ogres and the Shadow Man discover the jailbreak, the Ogres capture Baby Sam's dads. Max must deviate from the plan and save the Gnome dads. Worse, Millie's Gnome potion wears off and the Midknights turn back into their normal kid size, blocking the way in the Gnomes' escape tunnel. As Max saves the Gnome dads, the rest of the Midknights find a way out of the tunnel with the help of some underground critters. Together, they're able to escape successfully, but Max decides she must go back and face the Shadow Man and bring him to justice. When the Midknights face him, the Shadow Man tricks Max. He steals her magical amulet and escapes. Meanwhile at Outpost 71, Mumblin is determined to find the elevator and escape his boring community service. When Mumblin finally outsmarts the penguins, he takes the elevator to the exit but discovers that Outpost 71 is actually the mythical Tower of Time! (#308)

In a high stakes jailbreak, Max & the Midknights pull out all the stops to get the Gnomes of Tresk to safety-but not everything goes according to plan. Dead set on escaping Outpost 71, Mumblin tries to reach the elevator Lenny mentioned.

A False Victory: The Midknights heroically return to Byjovia with the Gnomes of Tresk, but Max feels that their mission is just beginning. The Shadow Man is still free and he has Queen Nerelia's amulet. Meanwhile, Millie angers Kevyn when she accidentally reveals that Kevyn hasn't written anything in his new book. After Kevyn admits that he is suffering from writer's block, and he and Millie make up, Kevyn makes a huge discovery: The Shadow Man's true identity. Kevyn tells the other Midknights that The Shadow Man is actually an evil doppelgänger of the first king of Byjovia, King Torin, and the evil clones are known as Bodkins. In an exciting flashback, we learns the backstory of how the Bodkin was created, and tried to take over Byjovia, but he was defeated and thrown into a tomb. The Midknights fear that the Bodkin may have broken free and now he's coming to Byjovia for revenge. The Midknights decide to travel to the tomb to see if their fears are true. (#309)

Max & the Midknights victoriously return to Byjovia with the missing Gnomes of Tresk, but Max feels that their mission isn't over yet. Millie and Kevyn's sibling rivalry hits a low point when Millie reveals a major secret about Kevyn's new book.

Tomb of the Bodkin: Max and the Midknights journey to an ancient tomb to investigate the legend of King Torin and his Bodkin-but when they arrive, they discover that the Bodkin has escaped, and find Sir Gadabout trapped in his place! They rescue him, but as they try to leave, a mysterious foe causes the whole cavern to cave in! As they attempt a daring escape, enormous stalactites rain down, destroying their only way out! But the creature attacking them is revealed to be the legendary, and somewhat scatterbrained, Fairy Dogmother! She reveals her involvement in the creation of the Bodkin, but assures everyone that so long as the Bodkin doesn't have the missing piece of the enchanted mirror, there's nothing to worry about. But when Max breaks it to her that he does have the piece, the Fairy Dogmother is alarmed, and the Midknights and Sir Gadabout fear they must return to Byjovia before it's too late. Meanwhile, Mumblin learns more about operations at the Tower of Time when he comes across an old acquaintance. (#310; season three finale)

Max and the Midknights journey to an ancient tomb to investigate the legend of King Torin and his Bodkin, where they make several unexpected discoveries. Meanwhile, Mumblin learns more about operations at the Tower of Time.

Max & the Midknights season four episode guide:

Odds Bodkins, Part One (#401; season four premiere)

Odds Bodkins, Part Two (#402)

Into the Shadows (#403)

Out of the Shadows (#404)

Shattered (#405)

Time Management (#406)

Time After Time (#407)

The Great Crossover, Part One (#408; Big Nate crossover)

The Great Crossover, Part Two (#409; Big Nate crossover)

The Great Crossover, Part Three (#410; Big Nate crossover; season four finale)

The voice cast behind the Midknights, a group of misfits each with their own unique talent, include: Blu del Barrio (Star Trek: Discovery) as Max, a brave and determined girl ready to take on any challenge headed her way; Melissa Villaseñor (Saturday Night Live) as Millie, a wacky yet super positive girl who brings the power of magic to the Midknights; Zeno Robinson (Transformers: EarthSpark) as Simon, Millie’s street-savvy and sometimes sarcastic companion; and Caleb Yen (Beyblade X) as Kevyn, the bookish genius with a photographic memory. Together, the group accomplishes nearly everything that they set their mind to achieve.

Alongside the Midknights, Jeremy Rowley (iCarly) lends his voice as Uncle Budrick, Max’s lovably silly parental figure and professional troubadour, Gary Anthony Williams (Central Park) voices Mumblin, a famous retired magician who helps guide the Midknights on their quests, Brian Stepanek (The Loud House) voices King Gastley, the nefarious ruler of Byjovia, willing to do whatever it takes to maintain his throne, and India de Beaufort (It’s Pony) voices Fendra, a dark sorceress working for King Gastley.

Produced by Nickelodeon Animation in Burbank, Max & the Midknights is executive produced by Lincoln Peirce (Big Nate) and Jane Startz (Ella Enchanted). Sharon Flynn (All Hail King Julien) and David Skelly (Toy Story 2) serve as co-executive producers and showrunners. Development and production is overseen by Claudia Spinelli, Senior Vice President, TV Series Animation, Nickelodeon, Nathan Schram, Vice President, Development, Nickelodeon Animation, and Stephanie Alpert, Vice President, Production, Nickelodeon Animation. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

Max & the Midknights (Music from the Series), an album featuring songs from Nickelodeon's original animated series is available to listen to today through Republic Records: Kids & Family.

Additionally, it's speculated that season four may feature a Big Nate crossover.

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Originally published: November 26, 2025.

Original source: CartoonLounge; H/T: Special thanks to royalsmurf2023.bsky.social and @Yanshio32 for the news!; Additional sources: @ToonHive, Bloomsbury.

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Paramount Restructures Global Content Distribution Team

Kevin MacLellan, President of Paramount Global Content Distribution and International Networks, has announced a new leadership structure as part of a divisional reorganization that brings together Paramount’s Global Content Licensing, Global Transactional, and International Media Networks businesses.

L-R: Kevin MacLellan, Don McGregor, Pank Patel and Sonia Endler | Paramount, Deadline

The new organization is designed to increase monetization across platforms, position the company for the next phase of global content distribution, and improve network performance worldwide through tighter strategic and operational alignment. 

Don McGregor, President, Paramount Content Licensing, will lead Global Content Licensing and Global Transactional, with responsibility for maximizing the value of Paramount’s film and television content across all platforms and windows globally – meaning both domestic U.S. and international territories fall under his purview. His division oversees licensing across SVOD, Pay TV, Free TV, Basic Cable, FVOD/AVOD, FAST, Transactional, Airlines, other non-theatrical, and third-party content representation. Paramount sells the likes of SpongeBob SquarePants, The Loud House, PAW Patrol, School Spirits, South Park, Star Trek, King & Conqueror, Boston Blue and series from the Yellowstone universe, along with movie franchises such as The SpongeBob Movie, Sonic the Hedgehog, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Mission: Impossible and Top Gun.

McGregor previously served as sales chief NBCUniversal, and had been consulting for Paramount for several months as terms of his deal were locked down.

McGregor had been running his own production business, Flywheel Media, which is attached to upcoming feature films such as The Angry Birds Movie 3, the animated Paramount pic. Prior to that, he had spent 21 years at NBCU. Flywheel is continuing operations under co-founder Dan Chuba following McGregor’s exit, Deadline reports.

Pank Patel, Head of Paramount International Networks, leads strategy and operations for Paramount’s international media networks with a mandate to streamline operations, improve network performance, and increase monetization. He will work closely with the leaders of Paramount's International Ad Sales unit, Channel 5 in the UK, and Network 10 Australia to ensure strategic alignment and implementation of cross-divisional strategies. 

Patel worked as Head of Strategy for Flywheel before exiting for Paramount, and has worked in a senior corporate strategy role at The North Road Company. He also worked alongside McGregor at NBCU, where they were part of a division led by MacLellan, who was President of International Television between 2011 and 2013 and then Chairman of Global Distribution and International until 2020.

Sonia Endler, Head of Finance, Global Content Distribution, partners with senior leadership on financial and strategic planning across the integrated organization, including evaluation of new business models and programming opportunities. She further elevates operational excellence across global markets by reinforcing financial governance and aligning international teams to enterprise standards, ensuring disciplined execution and driving sustainable, long-term performance.

Endler was previously a partner at L.A.-based investor Galactic Road and spent five years at MGM as EVP Finance, TV Content and Worldwide TV Distribution. She also worked at WGN America and Tribune Studios as CFO and was Head of Finance at Whalerock Industries. Further back, she held finance roles at Fox, E! and at Paramount Pictures as a financial analyst.

McGregor, Patel and Endler will all work under Kevin MacLellan.

MacLellan’s restructure comes after Paramount made significant layoffs last year amid major industry contraction. The company came under new owner Skydance Media in August, at which point McLellan’s role was confirmed.

Among those who were let go was former international sales chief Lisa Kramer, who had been President of International TV Licensing at Paramount Global Content Distribution. McGregor’s new role takes in her responsibilities, but is more extensive given the globally-focused nature of his new unit.

Paramount said the new structure would “increase monetization across platforms, position the company for the next phase of global content distribution, and improve network performance worldwide through tighter strategic and operational alignment.”

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'Star Trek: Prodigy' May Not Be Returning For Season Three; Series Leaves Netflix

It appears that the epic journey of our favorite motley crew may have come to a halt.

Star Trek: Prodigy may have been canceled, with Paramount Global Content Distribution now listing the second season, which premiered on Netflix in July 2024, as the series' "final season".

Even more bad news is that the series is set to leave Netflix almost immediately.

It's understood that the series will be leaving Netflix in two parts, with each season leaving 18 months after they were initially licensed. That means at the moment, the two seasons will be leaving on the following timeline:

• Season 1 will depart Netflix on June 24th, 2025
• Season 2 will depart Netflix on January 1st, 2026

Of course, Netflix and Paramount could arrange to renew the license, and we’ll keep you posted if that happens. As it stands, though, your time to watch both seasons is running out. 

Update (6/26): As expected, Netflix has now removed Star Trek: Prodigy season one from its streaming library, including in the U.K.

Update (1/11/26): Star Trek: Prodigy season two has now been removed from Netflix.

Speaking to TrekMovie.com upon the release of season 2 last summer, Dan and Kevin Hageman, the two creators of the show, were realistic about their expectations on a season 3 pickup. “We don’t know anything about season 3 yet. But what from what I see of Netflix when they do pick up shows for a season 3, which is very rare, it’s not about doing well, it has to do gangbusters,” said Kevin with Dan adding, “We’re happy with how we left things off at the end of the season 2. We feel like there’s a nice place to stop, but also a new adventure to pick up if we want to.”

They’re right, of course, and Star Trek: Prodigy didn’t make a significant impact when it did land. It missed the global weekly charts, and looking at the Netflix Engagement Reports, it didn’t catch fire. Per that report, covering viewing data from 2023 through 2024, the series picked up the equivalent of 3.4M views in total throughout that two-year period. For comparison, Blue Eye Samurai, which did get a rare animation renewal, picked up 20.5M views in the same period. 

From TrekMovie.com:

The last we heard from Kate about her return to Star Trek as Hologram Janeway and Admiral Janeway (which just garnered her an Emmy nomination, BTW), she was “furious” Netflix hadn’t picked up the show for a third season. When asked if she had any updates on the status of the highly regarded animated series, Mulgrew told TrekMovie, “I’ve heard not a thing.” In fact, she didn’t know the series had exited Netflix entirely at the end of December. Here is how she reacted to that news:

“Oh, is it lost now? So it’s somewhere floating. But this is the story of genius in Hollywood. Dan and Kevin Hageman are geniuses. Everybody knows that. And they created something that I think filled a deeply needed hole. The kids—the little kids, not the teenagers, not the young—the little kids, who are absorbent sponges when it comes to things like the Prime Directive, understanding that if I take your hand, we can do this better together. The very sound tenets of Star Trek. And she had such an eclectic crew. And I loved being the hologram and the captain and the admiral, and it’s just a shame. But of course, we could stand here all night complaining about why the good things went away.”

And the woman who commanded the USS Voyager for seven seasons said she isn’t happy about the idea that Prodigy would be Kathryn Janeway’s swan song with the franchise:

“That would be too bad, because they truncated it. They abbreviated it. They didn’t give it its head. They didn’t fulfill its promise. And whether they did it intentionally or not, or out of boredom or out of ennui, or out of too much content, or whatever they were thinking, in terms of Janeway’s legacy, it’s not the best way to go out is it? A cartoon that didn’t see its potential. It was great, but it wasn’t—it needs to get to the finish line. The whole legacy thing is… it’s truthful, but it’s also about ego.”

Developed by Emmy^® Award winners Kevin and Dan Hageman (Trollhunters and Ninjago), along with Alex Kurtzman and his team at Secret Hideout, the Children's & Family Emmy^® nominated CG-animated series Star Trek: Prodigy was the first Star Trek series aimed at younger audiences and follows a motley crew of young aliens who must figure out how to work together while navigating a greater galaxy, in search of a better future.

In season two, these six young outcasts who make up the Prodigy crew are assigned a new mission aboard the USS Voyager-A to rescue Captain Chakotay (voiced by Robert Beltran) and bring peace to Gwyn’s (voiced by Ella Purnell) home world. However, when their plan goes astray, it creates a time paradox that jeopardizes both their future and past.

Star Trek: Prodigy has had quite a rocky journey. Star Trek: Prodigy premiered on Paramount+ in 2021, and aired its first season over two years, with 10 episodes starting in fall 2021 and a second 10 late in 2022. The series made its linear TV debut on Nickelodeon in July 2022, with the first 10 episodes airing on the network. During this time, a second season of a further 20 episodes was ordered by Paramount+, however, the series was canceled by the streamer in June 2023, with season one removed from the service. In October 2023, Netflix acquired the rights to both season one and season two of Prodigy, with the first season being added on December 25 of that year, and season two premiering on the service on July 1, 2024. Both seasons have also been released on DVD and Blu-ray through Paramount Home Entertainment.

Following the debut of season two, fans launched a campaign to get Star Trek: Prodigy renewed for a third season, chartering a plane to fly around Netflix HQ. In the spirt of Star Trek, in addition to raising funds for the flight, organizers also used the opportunity to raise money for an ALS charity. The flight caught the attention of the cast and crew of Star Trek: Prodigy, who shared messages of support on X/Twitter.

The Star Trek: Prodigy voice cast includes Kate Mulgrew (Hologram Kathryn Janeway), Brett Gray (Dal), Ella Purnell (Gwyn), Rylee Alazraqui (Rok-Tahk), Angus Imrie (Zero), Jason Mantzoukas (Jankom Pog), Dee Bradley Baker (Murf), John Noble (The Diviner) and Jimmi Simpson (Drednok).

Season two recurring voice cast members include Robert Beltran (Captain Chakotay), Robert Picardo (The Doctor), Jason Alexander (Doctor Noum), Daveed Diggs (Commander Tysess), Jameela Jamil (Ensign Asencia), Ronny Cox (Admiral Jellico) and Michaela Dietz (Maj’el).

Star Trek: Prodigy streams on Netflix and select countries (excluding Canada, Nordics, Central and Eastern Europe, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Russia, Belarus and Mainland China) and on SkyShowtime in the Nordics, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and Central and Eastern Europe. Season two has launched in France on France Televisions channels and Okoo. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

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Originally published: May 10, 2025.

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'Max & the Midknights' Renewed For Season Two

Nickelodeon’s CG-animated series Max & the Midknights has been renewed for a 10-episode second season! The news was revealed by Paramount Global Content Distribution! Based on the best-selling children's books by acclaimed author and cartoonist Lincoln Peirce (Big Nate), the show follows Max, a determined 10-year-old girl with big dreams of becoming a knight, as she leads her friends on epic adventures filled with excitement, bravery, and lots of fun.

Update (9/10/25) - Nickelodeon reportedly randomly premiered Max & the Midknights season two on Monday, September 8 at 3:55 a.m. (ET/PT)* on Nicktoons. It's currently unknown whether it was an error, as no more episodes are currently scheduled to air. Details of the season two premiere episode can be found below:

So Slayeth the Prophecy: Max comes face-to-face with an imprisoned dragon and is forced to decide between slaying the dragon to fulfil the prophecy, or doing the right thing and freeing him, even if it means putting her dreams of becoming a knight.

* This makes the premiere part of Sunday, September 7's broadcast day.

Max & the Midknights made its debut on Nickelodeon on October 10, 2024 following a sneak peek on YouTube in June, with the show's first 10-episode season airing weekly.

Throughout the show's freshman series, Max leads the rest of the Midknights on challenging quests filled with all-new original songs. After King Gastley steals the throne and forces an unjust rule on the Kingdom of Byjovia, Max must come to the rescue to overthrow the power-hungry foe. With her friends and Uncle Budrick by her side, Max’s courageous spirit won’t back down no matter how difficult the quest gets.

The voice cast behind the Midknights, a group of misfits each with their own unique talent, include: Blu del Barrio (Star Trek: Discovery) as Max, a brave and determined girl ready to take on any challenge headed her way; Melissa Villaseñor (Saturday Night Live) as Millie, a wacky yet super positive girl who brings the power of magic to the Midknights; Zeno Robinson (Transformers: EarthSpark) as Simon, Millie’s street-savvy and sometimes sarcastic companion; and Caleb Yen (Beyblade X) as Kevyn, the bookish genius with a photographic memory. Together, the group accomplishes nearly everything that they set their mind to achieve.

Alongside the Midknights, Jeremy Rowley (iCarly) lends his voice as Uncle Budrick, Max’s lovably silly parental figure and professional troubadour, Gary Anthony Williams (Central Park) voices Mumblin, a famous retired magician who helps guide the Midknights on their quests, Brian Stepanek (The Loud House) voices King Gastley, the nefarious ruler of Byjovia, willing to do whatever it takes to maintain his throne, and India de Beaufort (It’s Pony) voices Fendra, a dark sorceress working for King Gastley.

Produced by Nickelodeon Animation in Burbank, Max & the Midknights is executive produced by Lincoln Peirce (Big Nate) and Jane Startz (Ella Enchanted). Sharon Flynn (All Hail King Julien) and David Skelly (Toy Story 2) serve as co-executive producers and showrunners. Development and production is overseen by Claudia Spinelli, Senior Vice President, TV Series Animation, Nickelodeon, Nathan Schram, Vice President, Development, Nickelodeon Animation, and Stephanie Alpert, Vice President, Production, Nickelodeon Animation.

Max & the Midknights (Music from the Series), an album featuring songs from Nickelodeon's original animated series is available to listen to today through Republic Records: Kids & Family.

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Originally published: May 10, 2025.

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Paramount+ to Add 'Max & the Midknights' Season One on July 16

Paramount+ is set to embark on an epic journey this summer when the streaming service adds the first season of Nickelodeon’s hit CG-animated series Max & the Midknights on Wednesday, July 16!

Based on the best-selling children's books by acclaimed author and cartoonist Lincoln Peirce (Big Nate), the show follows Max, a determined 10-year-old girl with big dreams of becoming a knight, as she leads her friends on epic adventures filled with excitement, bravery, and lots of fun.

Max & the Midknights made its debut on Nickelodeon on October 10, 2024 following a sneak peek on YouTube in June, with the show's first 10-episode season airing weekly.

Throughout the show's freshman series, Max leads the rest of the Midknights on challenging quests filled with all-new original songs. After King Gastley steals the throne and forces an unjust rule on the Kingdom of Byjovia, Max must come to the rescue to overthrow the power-hungry foe. With her friends and Uncle Budrick by her side, Max’s courageous spirit won’t back down no matter how difficult the quest gets.

The voice cast behind the Midknights, a group of misfits each with their own unique talent, include: Blu del Barrio (Star Trek: Discovery) as Max, a brave and determined girl ready to take on any challenge headed her way; Melissa Villaseñor (Saturday Night Live) as Millie, a wacky yet super positive girl who brings the power of magic to the Midknights; Zeno Robinson (Transformers: EarthSpark) as Simon, Millie’s street-savvy and sometimes sarcastic companion; and Caleb Yen (Beyblade X) as Kevyn, the bookish genius with a photographic memory. Together, the group accomplishes nearly everything that they set their mind to achieve.

Alongside the Midknights, Jeremy Rowley (iCarly) lends his voice as Uncle Budrick, Max’s lovably silly parental figure and professional troubadour, Gary Anthony Williams (Central Park) voices Mumblin, a famous retired magician who helps guide the Midknights on their quests, Brian Stepanek (The Loud House) voices King Gastley, the nefarious ruler of Byjovia, willing to do whatever it takes to maintain his throne, and India de Beaufort (It’s Pony) voices Fendra, a dark sorceress working for King Gastley.

Produced by Nickelodeon Animation in Burbank, Max & the Midknights is executive produced by Lincoln Peirce (Big Nate) and Jane Startz (Ella Enchanted). Sharon Flynn (All Hail King Julien) and David Skelly (Toy Story 2) serve as co-executive producers and showrunners. Development and production is overseen by Claudia Spinelli, Senior Vice President, TV Series Animation, Nickelodeon, Nathan Schram, Vice President, Development, Nickelodeon Animation, and Stephanie Alpert, Vice President, Production, Nickelodeon Animation. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

A second, 10-episode season of Max & the Midknights is reportedly in the pipeline.

Max & the Midknights (Music from the Series), an album featuring songs from Nickelodeon's original animated series is available to listen to today through Republic Records: Kids & Family.

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Paramount Global Inks Multiyear Deal with beIN For MENA Region

Paramount Global Content Distribution has signed a multiyear volume deal with Qatar-based powerhouse beIN Media Group that covers exclusive rights to content for pay TV, SVOD and catch-up SVOD subtitled in Arabic for the MENA region.

The deal also includes a Paramount+ branded destination for beIN’s OTT platform TOD, which will boost the content offering on the premium streaming platform that is available across the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey.

BeIN is a co-owner of U.S. indie studio Miramax. Its TOD streaming platform currently commands a 4% share of the MENA streaming market, thanks to its mix of premium sports and scripted content.

The content covered in the deal is available now to beIN subscribers and includes a slew of titles from Paramount+, SHOWTIME, CBS Studios, Republic Pictures and Paramount Pictures, such as 1883, 1923, Billions, Colin from Accounts, Frasier, Knuckles, Lawmen: Bass Reeves, Mayor of Kingstown, PAW Patrol, Ray Donovan, Tulsa King and Yellowstone, as well as the upcoming series NCIS: Tony & Ziva and films Bob Marley: One Love, Rob Peace, Self Reliance and the Transformers and Mission: Impossible franchises.

“We’re thrilled to announce this volume deal and yet another Paramount+ branded destination with beIN Media Group in the Middle East and North Africa,” said Dan Cohen, chief content licensing officer at Paramount and president of Republic Pictures. “This deal is a testament to the power of the Paramount brand and its reputation for delivering high-demand, quality entertainment, and we’re very excited for the beIN audience to access our programming and discover new favorites within the branded destination.”

“This agreement underscores beIN’s commitment to delivering the best in entertainment to our audiences in the MENA region,” said Esra Özaral Altop, chief entertainment content officer at beIN Media Group. “By expanding our relationship with Paramount and securing these exclusive media rights, we are excited to provide our subscribers with an incredible lineup of movies and series that millions of viewers across the region simply cannot find elsewhere.”

Financial terms of the new deal spanning an unspecified number of years between Paramount Global and beIN Media Group – which was announced during the Mipcom TV market in Cannes – were not disclosed. The deal spans MENA region territories and does not include Turkish rights.

Paramount Global has another licensing deal in place for Nickelodeon content with Saudi-owned MBC Group, whose Shahid streamer leads the MENA streaming market with a 22% share, according to global analyst Omdia.

The deal comes ahead of Paramount’s expected merger with Skydance.

Though beIN recently started producing high-end Arab originals, the bulk of its scripted programming is either from Hollywood or Turkey.

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Originally published: October 23, 2024.

Original sources: World Screen, Variety; H/T: Kidscreen.

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Paramount+ Expands to Africa in Collaboration With MultiChoice

The branded destination offers African audiences’ direct access to new and returning television series as well as feature films and marks the debut of the Paramount+ brand in pan-Africa.

Paramount Global Content Distribution has announced a licensing agreement with MultiChoice to introduce a new Paramount+ destination on the African continent, marking a significant expansion of the Paramount+ brand worldwide.

The agreement signifies Paramount’s strategic initiative to extend the Paramount+ brand to diverse regions globally. Paramount+ branded areas have already been established through partnerships with Cosmote in Greece, Streamz in Belgium, Blast TV in the Philippines, and JioCinema in India.

This branded destination offers African audiences direct access to a wide array of new and returning television series, feature films, and marks the debut of the Paramount+ brand in pan-Africa. MultiChoice viewers will gain access to a plethora of world-class content from CBS, Paramount+ Originals, Showtime, and Paramount Pictures, featuring iconic films and hit television series such as Yellowstone, 1883, 1923, Poker Face, Special Ops: Lioness, Lawmen: Bass Reeves, and upcoming series like Landman, alongside returning favourites like Survivor.

Speaking about the deal, Lisa Kramer, President of International Content Licensing, at Paramount Global Content Distribution, said: “The expansion of our long-standing relationship with MultiChoice from a traditional licensing deal to a fully dedicated, Paramount+ branded destination on the platform is a testament to the tremendous effort of Paramount Global to continue to build the offering from multiple content pillars.”

Nomsa Philiso, CEO of General Entertainment at MultiChoice South Africa, added: “MultiChoice is excited to expand our partnership with Paramount Global to bring the Paramount+ brand to African audiences through our platform. This agreement reflects our commitment to providing our viewers with world-class entertainment options and expands our offering with iconic content. We are proud to offer African viewers direct access to a dedicated space where they can enjoy their favourite programming and discover new hit titles, further enriching their entertainment experience.”

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Original source: BroadcastPro ME.

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Paramount+ Renews High-Stakes Medical Drama 'SkyMed' For a Third Season

PARAMOUNT+ RENEWS HIGH-STAKES MEDICAL DRAMA SKYMED FOR A THIRD SEASON

Production Kicks Off Next Week with Returning Ensemble Cast

Led by Natasha Calis and Morgan Holstrom

Anthony Grant and Nicola Correia-Damude Join the Cast

Aaron Ashmore Is Upped to Series Regular

Season Three Will Premiere Exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S.

And on CBC in Canada

Photo Credit: Pief Weyman/Paramount+

March 20, 2024 – Paramount+ has picked up a third season of SKYMED, the hit medical drama series that follows young medics and pilots who fly air ambulances across the remote skies of Northern Canada. Produced by Piazza Entertainment, production for the nine-episode third season begins Monday, March 25 in Manitoba and Ontario with the ensemble cast returning for more jaw-dropping rescues 20,000 feet in the air. The upcoming season will be available to watch exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and internationally outside of Canada, and on CBC in Canada.

Photo Credit: Pief Weyman/Paramount+

Season three of SKYMED picks up in the aftermath of the dramatic season two finale, when the mounting pressure within the tight-knit SkyMed team – and shocking medical emergency for one of its members – threatens to tear the group apart. Now, faced with more dangerous missions across the wilderness and a few newcomers who arrive at the crew house to shake things up, the medical responders must rely on each other more than ever as they experience heart-pulsing rescues, new love and hard goodbyes on the job.

Photo Credit: Pief Weyman/Paramount+

Returning to SKYMED are series regulars Natasha Calis (Nurses) as Hayley, Morgan Holmstrom (Outlander) as Crystal, Praneet Akilla (Nancy Drew) as Chopper, Mercedes Morris (Ghosts) as Lexi, Thomas Elms (The Boys In The Boat) as Nowak, Kheon Clarke (Riverdale) as Tristan and Sydney Kuhne (Ginny & Georgia) as Stef. Aaron Ashmore (Ginny & Georgia) as Wheezer has also been upped to series regular this season. Returning in recurring roles are “Ace” Aason Nadjiwon (The Twilight Zone) as Bodie and Emilia McCarthy (Zombies) as Madison, with Braeden Clarke (Outlander) returning to guest star as Jeremy.

Photo Credit: Pief Weyman/Paramount+

Anthony Grant (Star Trek: Discovery, Polar) joins the cast in a recurring role as TJ, a fun-loving, social pilot who is easy to crush on but secretly carries some heavy baggage of his own. Nicola Correia-Damude (Shadowhunters, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent) also joins in a recurring role as Marianne, an appealing city-slicker who struggles to fit in up north despite her electric chemistry with Chopper (Akilla).

SKYMED is produced by Piazza Entertainment in association with CBC and CBS Studios. The series is created by Julie Puckrin and inspired by her sister and brother-in-law, who met flying air ambulances. Puckrin also serves as executive producer, along with Gillian Hormel and Vanessa Piazza. From Manitoba, Rhonda Baker and Carrie Wilkins serve as producers. Outside of Canada, SKYMED is distributed internationally by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

About Paramount+

Paramount+, part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment and news brands, is a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combining live sports, breaking news and A Mountain of Entertainment™. The streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. Paramount+ with SHOWTIME^®, the service's cornerstone plan, is also home to SHOWTIME^® content, including scripted hits and critically acclaimed nonfiction projects and films. This premium plan includes unmatched events and sports programming through the local live CBS stream, including golf, basketball and more. All Paramount+ subscribers have streaming access to CBS News Network for 24/7 news and CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis.

For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com, and follow @ParamountPlus on social media.

About CBS Studios

CBS Studios is one of the world’s leading suppliers of entertainment programming with development and production for broadcast, cable networks, streaming services, and other emerging platforms. The Studio’s expansive portfolio spans a diverse slate of commercially successful and critically acclaimed scripted programming, which includes genre-defining franchises such as NCIS, CSI and the ever-growing Star Trek universe, award-winning late night and daytime talk shows, as well as an extensive library of iconic intellectual property. The Studio also develops and produces local language and international content originating outside of the US for viewers around the world. 

About Piazza Entertainment

Piazza Entertainment, was founded in 2016 by Executive Producer, Vanessa Piazza (SkyMed, Lost Girl, Dark Matter, Nurses, XIII, The Other Half). Piazza Entertainment is a film and television production company established to create premium television programming for the domestic and international markets. Piazza’s partnerships included a multi-year first look deal with international distributor and studio Entertainment One, which concluded in 2019. In addition to SkyMed, Piazza Entertainment has several other projects actively in development.

About CBC/Radio-Canada

CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada’s trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.

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Paramount Acquires Worldwide Rights To Thriller ‘Depravity’ Starring Victoria Justice

Paramount Global Content Distribution has acquired the worldwide rights to movie Depravity (previously known as Sic), Deadline reports. The film marks the directorial debut of The Fighter and The Finest Hours screenwriter Paul Tamasy, who also wrote the script.

(L-R) Victoria Justice, Devon Ross, Taylor Smith, Sasha Luss and Dermot Mulroney | Getty/Luber Roklin

The thriller stars actor and singer Victoria Justice (Zoey 101, Victorious, The Tutor), model and actor Devon Ross (Irma Vep), Taylor John Smith (Where The Crawdads Sing), Sasha Luss (Anna) and Dermot Mulroney (Hanna). 

The pic follows three residents of an old apartment building who suspect their creepy neighbor is a serial killer and after acting on their suspicions, stumble upon an art heist worth millions. 

The project marks model Ross’s first ever movie after recently making her screen debut in HBO Max series Irma Vep.

Tamasy produced the film alongside Dorothy Aufiero, Jordan Gertner, Scott Clayton, Wych Kaosayananda, and Gary A. Hirsch. 

Sejin Croninger negotiated the deal on behalf of Paramount Global Content Distribution with producers Clayton and Gertner. 

The project was shot at Baang Rig Studios in Thailand, with the Southeast Asian country standing in for the U.S. Deadline are told backing comes from Thai sources and a U.S. company which wasn’t disclosed.

Tamasy previously worked with his producing partner Aufiero on The Fighter, Patriots Day, and the The Finest Hours.

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Originally published: December 15, 2023.

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