Wednesday, February 10, 2021

'Power Rangers Dino Fury' Season 2 Announced

Following Hasbro and Entertainment (eOne) announcing that they had hired producer and director Jonathan Entwistle to shepherd new film and television adaptations of Power Rangers in October last year, many have been wondering about the future of the long-running Power Rangers series, including the upcoming 28th season, Power Rangers Dino Fury.


Although not much is currently known about the future of the iconic and long-running franchise, it's been announced that Power Rangers Dino Fury will be getting a second season, which is currently filming in New Zealand, which will mean that the Power Rangers TV series that fans know and love will at least have 29 seasons!

Speaking to KHON2, Kaneohe, Oahu (Hawai'i) boy Kainalu Moya, who plays Ollie the Blue Ranger in Power Rangers Dino Fury, revealed “[i]t’s six days a week, usually about 12 hours of filming or more”.

Before jumping on set and memorizing lines, Moya’s role took on some extra morphing time.

“We had about two and a half weeks of stunt intensive training. We just worked every day on how to block without getting hurt, how to tumble, flip, and do all those kind of things. Your body would just be so sore at the end of the day. Then you would wake up and do it again the next morning.”

The Castle High School graduate says this is all a dream turned reality and he wouldn’t be where he is today if he didn’t take a leap of faith.

“I just wanted to do it. I told my parents, they’re like ‘you should go to school first’ and I was like ‘you’re probably right.’ So I went to college for a couple years and I took my first acting class. I liked it and then I was just like, this is what I want, I’m going to go and pursue it.”


This power ranger knows all too well about fighting fears of the unknown and battling through obstacles.

“I went to Los Angeles and did audition after audition and wasn’t really getting much. I did a handful of little short films of little independent films. Also, I did one episode on Saved by the Bell, the reboot. This is the first big one, the first series regular, the first main character on a show.”

Moya says he’s ready to not only bring the action and talent to Hollywood, but also a local touch.

“The character that I portray has Hawaii ties like his name and his mom. So it’s really exciting and I can’t wait for the kids back home to see it. I’m happy to represent them and for them to have Hawaiian representation on a children’s superhero show.”

Season one of Power Rangers Dino Fury will premiere on Nickelodeon on Saturday, February 20 at 8:00 a.m. (ET/PT). Fans will also be able to catch Moya as he returns as the blue ranger in season two. The official synopsis of Power Rangers Dino Fury reads:

"In Power Rangers Dino Fury, an army of powerful alien beings is unleashed on Earth threatening life as we know it, and a brand-new team of Power Rangers, fueled by the pre-historic power of the dinosaurs, are recruited to deal with the threat."


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'Avatar: The Last Airbender Oh, My Cabbages!' Board Game Now Available

Following the debut of Avatar: The Last Airbender Uncle Iroh's Dream board game last week, a second board game in the Avatar lineup has been discovered - and it's a true dream come true! That's right, we're finally getting a board game based on the fan-favorite character from the series - the cabbage merchant!


In the Avatar: The Last Airbender Oh, My Cabbages! board game, you can play as Aang, Katara, Zuko or the cabbage merchant. Your goal? "Build your own cabbage empire" by "starting new cabbage stands, mastering the elements, looting coins from your opponents and sending security platypus bears to shut down the competition."

With a plot like that, I'm going to go ahead and assume that this is the greatest board game ever made. It's only $16.91 on sale here at Hot Topic, which is an absolute steal. Be warned! You'll never look at cabbages the same way again. In fact, Hot Topic has a whole line dedicated to the Cabbage Merchant, including tees! My precious!

Note that the Avatar: The Last Airbender Oh, My Cabbages! board game is designed for 2 to 6 players and can be played in 30 to 90 minutes. Uncle Iroh's Dream Board Game is also in stock here at Hot Topic for $21.16.

For those who are unfamiliar, Avatar: The Last Airbender was originally created by Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko for Nickelodeon in 2005. The series is set in world people can manipulate the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, and Air, and they lived peacefully in different regions until one of the regions started a world war.

One master who can manipulate all four elements, dubbed the "Avatar," had been able to prevent this war, but disappeared soon after. 100 years later, a new Avatar named Aang awakens and sets out on a journey to master all the elements in order to bring peace to the land once more. The Legend of Korra takes place takes place 70 years after the events of its predecessor, following the next Avatar, a young girl named Korra from the Southern Water Tribe.

Both show have continued in successful on-going graphic novel series.

Avatar: The Last Airbender Oh, My Cabbages! game details:

Take Aang, Katara, Zuko and even the cabbage merchant around the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender while starting new cabbage stands, mastering the elements, looting coins from your opponents and sending security platypus bears to shut down the competition. Play as your favorite character and build your very own cabbage empire. Everyone else will be yelling, "Oh, my cabbages!"

Ages 8+
2 - 6 players
Duration: 30 - 90 minutes
Imported

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Nickelodeon Unveils 'Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Curse of the Shadows' Intro

NICKELODEON REVEALS ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?: CURSE OF THE SHADOWS OPENING TITLES

Season Two Premiere Episode Debuts Friday, Feb. 12, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)


HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--Nickelodeon has revealed the opening titles and theme song for the long-awaited season two debut of Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Curse of the Shadows, the beloved horror anthology series based on the '90s kids' cult classic. Produced by ACE Entertainment, the six-part limited series will premiere on Friday, Feb. 12, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon, with new episodes airing every Friday night. The opening credits can be watched below, courtesy of FANGORIA.


In homage to the original intro, the new intro features the familiar creepy theme music from the original, with updated spooky elements, including the tease of an iconic legacy character, Sardo, indicating what's to come!

Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Curse of the Shadows follows an all-new Midnight Society group of kids who learn of the terrifying curse cast over their small seaside town, and are haunted by a mysterious creature known as the Shadowman. In the just-released trailer, viewers are introduced to the new Midnight Society members and get a glimpse at the horrors that await them in the shadows.

The new members of the Midnight Society are: Luke, played by Bryce Gheisar (The Astronauts, Wonder); Jai, played by Arjun Athalye; Hanna, played by Beatrice Kitsos (Child's Play, iZombie); Gabby, played by Malia Baker (The Baby-Sitters Club); Seth, played by Dominic Mariche (The Christmas Yule Blog, A Gift to Cherish); and Connor, played by Parker Queenan (Party of Five, Andi Mack).

Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Curse of the Shadows is produced by ACE Entertainment (To All The Boys I've Loved Before, The Perfect Date) with ACE founder Matt Kaplan and Spencer Berman serving as executive producers and Paul Kim as co-executive producer. Jeff Wadlow (Fantasy Island, Truth or Dare) serves as executive producer and the primary director for the series. JT Billings (Beware That Girl, Charming) serves as showrunner and executive producer.

Production of Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Curse of the Shadows for Nickelodeon is overseen by Shauna Phelan, Senior Vice President, Live-Action Scripted Content; and Zack Olin, Senior Vice President, Live Action. Brian Banks serves as Nickelodeon's Executive in Charge of Production for the series.

ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK SEASON 2 2020 GALLERY Pictured: Seth (DOMINIC MARICHE), Hanna (BEATRICE KITSOS), Gabby (MALIA BAKER), Jai (ARJUN ATHALYE), Luke (BRYCE GHEISAR), and Conner (PARKER QUEENAN) in ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK on Nickelodeon. Photo: LINDSAY SIU/Nickelodeon. © 2020 Viacom International, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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

About ACE Entertainment

ACE Entertainment, which was founded by producer Matt Kaplan in 2017, has been behind some of today's most relevant millennial content including the hit Netflix film To All The Boys I've Loved Before and its sequel To All the Boy's I've Loved Before: P.S. I Still Love You, The Perfect Date also starring Noah Centineo, the Netflix romantic drama Irreplaceable You and Spontaneous starring Katherine Langford. The company is developing the YA features 10 Blind Dates based on the novel by Ashley Elston, Replica based on Lauren Oliver's best-selling novel of the same name, the Vatican based thriller White Smoke with Nicholas McCarthy attached to write and direct, Loveboat Taipei based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name by Abigail Hing Wen and the family comedy Runaway based on the true story of a 12 year old who tricks his family, steals his mom's credit card and runs away to Bali for the trip of a lifetime. ACE Entertainment's television division has projects in development with almost every available streaming platform including Netflix, Disney + and Peacock.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 41st 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 and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of ViacomCBS Inc. (Nasdaq: VIACA, VIAC).


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Originally published: Wednesday, February 10, 2021.


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Bavaria Sonor Licensing Becomes Licensing Agency for 'The Smurfs' in Europe

Official Bavaria Sonor Licensing (BSL) press release:

Bavaria Sonor Licensing becomes Licensing Agency for "The Smurfs"


Munich, February 9th 2021 – At the turn of the year, Bavaria Sonor Licensing (BSL), a division of Bavaria Media GmbH, took over the licensing mandate for "The Smurfs". The license holder is the Belgian company International Merchandising, Promotion and Services SA (IMPS). The mandate covers Germany, Austria and Switzerland as well as Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia and Kosovo. BSL sees great licensing potential especially for the fashion, home & living, promotions and food & beverages sectors.

"The Smurfs" first appeared in 1958 in the Belgian magazine "Spirou" as part of a comic series set in the Middle Ages. Today, the blue, dwarf-like characters are represented in all media worldwide. The stories about Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy Smurf and many more have already been told in TV series, radio plays and feature films. Their comics are available in close to 90 countries, and the TV series is broadcast in a hundred countries. Many toy figures have become sought-after collector's items. In the music sector, "The Smurfs" are established as a brand with their own albums and musicals. According to the license holder IMPS, the global brand awareness is 95 percent.

In 2021, for the first time in over 30 years, Peyo’s beloved characters will be making a high-profile TV comeback with a brand-new dynamic 3D series. An explosive package full of adventure and humour for the whole family to enjoy!

In Germany, The Smurfs new TV series will be aired on public kids’ broadcaster KiKA exclusively. On a global level, Nickelodeon will be the main broadcaster.

Ivica Maracic, Licensing & Sales Director Bavaria Sonor Licensing: "BSL smurfs! We are very proud to be able to market this cult brand. 'The Smurfs' have been delighting young and old for generations. We are looking forward to realizing exciting and blue licensing cooperations together with IMPS!"

Véronique Culliford, President & Founder of IMPS / LAFIG and daughter of Peyo: “We’re thrilled to have Bavaria Sonor Licensing on board to maximize the value of The Smurfs brand across a broad range of consumer products that will embody the colourful world of The Smurfs. Bavaria Sonor Licensing is known for their powerful and passionate approach. With the New TV series on its way, our new partnership is happening at a very exciting moment.“

About Bavaria Sonor Licensing
Bavaria Sonor Licensing (BSL) is the in-house licensing agency of Bavaria Media GmbH, a subsidiary of Bavaria Film GmbH. BSL represents the brands "PLAYMOBIL", "Masha and the Bear", "Care Bears", "Moomins", "Panini", "Janosch" as well as "Bud Spencer" and "Terence Hill" among many others.

About IMPS / LAFIG (International Merchandising Promotions & Services) – “The Smurfs”
IMPS is the official licensor of the little blue-skinned characters "The Smurfs". Over the years, IMPS (since 1984) have worked in close collaboration with their agents worldwide to develop successful licensed merchandising programs, retail- and co-branded promotions, publishing activities, broadcasting deals, theme parks, family entertainment centers, live shows, video games, online games, and Smurf music that have secured the everlasting success of the Smurfs.

IMPS is run by Véronique Culliford, the daughter of Pierre Culliford, the creator of The Smurfs, who is better known under his pseudonym Peyo.

About The Smurfs New TV Series:
The Smurfs - A Peyo Productions and Dupuis Audiovisuel production, in co-production with KiKA, VRT and RTBF, with the participation of TF1, and with the participation of Wallimage (La Wallonie), of Screen Flanders, of BNPPFFF and with the support of the Tax Shelter of the Belgian Government and the participation of the CNC.

52 episodes / 11 minutes / 3D CGI

© Peyo Productions - Dupuis Edition & Audiovisuel - KiKA - VRT - RTBF

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Below is the German (Deutsch) version of the above press release:

Bavaria Sonor Licensing übernimmt Lizenzmandat für "Die Schlümpfe"


München, 9. Februar 2021 – Zum Jahreswechsel hat die Bavaria Sonor Licensing (BSL), ein Geschäftsbereich der Bavaria Media GmbH, das Lizenzmandat für "Die Schlümpfe" übernommen. Lizenzinhaber ist die belgische International Merchandising, Promotion and Services SA (IMPS). Das Mandat umfasst Deutschland, Österreich und die Schweiz sowie Slowenien, Kroatien, Bosnien-Herzegowina, Serbien, Montenegro, Mazedonien und Kosovo. Insbesondere für die Bereiche Fashion, Home & Living, Promotions sowie Food & Beverages sieht die BSL großes Licensing-Potential.

"Die Schlümpfe" traten erstmals 1958 im belgischen Magazin “Spirou” als Teil einer im Mittelalter spielenden Comicreihe auf. Heute sind die blauen, wichtelartigen Figuren in sämtlichen Medien weltweit vertreten. Die Geschichten rund um Papa Schlumpf, Schlumpfine, Schlaubi Schlumpf und viele mehr wurden bereits in TV-Serien, Hörspielen und Kinofilmen erzählt. Ihre Comics sind in etwa 90 Ländern erhältlich, die TV-Serie wird in 100 Ländern ausgestrahlt. Viele Spielzeugfiguren sind zu begehrten Sammelobjekten geworden. Im Musik-Bereich sind "Die Schlümpfe" mit eigenen Alben und Musicals als Marke etabliert. Die globale Brand Awareness liegt nach Angaben von Lizenzinhaber IMPS bei 95 Prozent.

Im Jahr 2021 feiern Peyos geliebte Charaktere zum ersten Mal seit über 30 Jahren ein hochkarätiges TV-Comeback mit einer brandneuen dynamischen 3D-Serie - voller Abenteuer und Humor, welche die ganze Familie genießen kann!

„Die neue TV-Serie "Die Schlümpfe" soll in Deutschland exklusiv auf dem öffentlich-rechtlichen Kindersender KiKA starten. Außerhalb Deutschlands wird die Serie für das internationale Publikum auf Nickelodeon zu sehen sein.“

Ivica Maracic, Licensing & Sales Director Bavaria Sonor Licensing: "BSL schlumpft! Wir sind sehr stolz darauf diesen Kult-Brand vermarkten zu dürfen. Die Schlümpfe begeistern seit Generationen Klein & Groß. Wir freuen uns, gemeinsam mit IMPS spannende und blaue Lizenzkooperationen umzusetzen!"

Véronique Culliford, Präsidentin und Gründerin von IMPS / LAFIG und Tochter des "Schlümpfe"-Erfinders Pierre Culliford: "Wir sind begeistert, Bavaria Sonor Licensing an Bord zu haben, um den Markenwert der ‘Schlümpfe‘ über eine breite Konsumgütervielfalt zu maximieren, die die bunte Welt der Schlümpfe verkörpern. Bavaria Sonor Licensing ist bekannt für ihren leistungsstarken und leidenschaftlichen Ansatz. Mit der neuen TV-Serie, die in den Startlöchern steht, findet unsere neue Partnerschaft zu einem sehr spannenden Zeitpunkt statt."

Über Bavaria Sonor Licensing
Die Bavaria Sonor Licensing (BSL) ist ein Geschäftsbereich der Bavaria Media GmbH, ein Tochterunternehmen der Bavaria Film GmbH. Die BSL vertritt Brands wie "PLAYMOBIL", "Mascha und der Bär", "Glücksbärchis", "Moomin", "Panini", "Janosch", sowie "Bud Spencer" und "Terence Hill".

Über IMPS / LAFIG (International Merchandising Promotions & Services) – “Die Schlümpfe”
IMPS ist der offizielle Lizenzinhaber von "Die Schlümpfe". Seit 1984 hat IMPS in enger Zusammenarbeit mit Partnern weltweit lizensierte Marketing-Kampagnen, Werbekampagnen im Einzelhandel und gemeinsam mit anderen Marken, Veröffentlichungen, Platzierungen im Rundfunk, Themenparks, Familienunterhaltungszentren, Live-Shows, Videospiele, Onlinespiele und "Schlümpfe"-Musik entwickelt. Damit wurde der durchgehende und nachhaltige Erfolg der "Schlümpfe" gesichert. IMPS wird geführt von Véronique Culliford, der Tochter von Pierre Culliford, dem Schöpfer der "Schlümpfe", besser bekannt unter seinem Pseudonym Peyo.

Über Die Schlümpfe Neue TV-Serie:
Die Schlümpfe - Eine Produktion von Peyo Productions und Dupuis Audiovisuel, in Koproduktion mit KiKA, VRT und RTBF, mit der Beteiligung von TF1,  von Wallimage (La Wallonie), von Screen Flanders, von BNPPFFF und mit der Unterstützung des Tax Shelter der belgischen Regierung und der Beteiligung des CNC.

52 Episoden / 11 Minuten / 3D CGI

© Peyo Productions - Dupuis Edition & Audiovisuel - KiKA - VRT - RTBF

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ViacomCBS Brazil Launches Back-to-School Line of Consumer Products

ViacomCBS Brazil (Brasil), through its Consumer Products department, and in partnership with DAC, Foroni and Xeryu’s, has launched a brand new range of back-to-school products inspired by popular Nickelodeon and MTV properties, including Baby Shark, SpongeBob SquarePants, PAW Patrol and Nickelodeon Slime!


The new collection of back-to-school products spans aprons, notebooks, cases, labels, lunch boxes, suitcases with wheels, suitcases, backpacks, folders, packaging and table cloths.

The products are now available in all good book shops across country, with a selection also available to purchase online at xeryus.com.br.

From Propmark:

ViacomCBS apresenta material escolar da Nickelodeon e MTV

Há produtos de propriedades como Baby Shark, Bob Esponja, Patrulha Canina, entre outros

A ViacomCBS Brasil, por meio de seu departamento de Consumer Products, e em parceria com a DAC, Foroni e Xeryu’s, apresenta os produtos escolares das propriedades Baby Shark, Bob Esponja, Patrulha Canina, Slime, da Nickelodeon, e produtos da marca MTV.

As novas coleções trazem avental, cadernos para diversos tipos de matéria, estojos, etiquetas, lancheiras, malas com rodinhas, maletas, mochilas, pastas, embalagens e toalhas de mesa.

Segundo a empresa, os produtos estão disponíveis nas melhores livrerias do país. Alguns podem ser encontrados neste site.

Viacom apresenta produtos escolares da Nickelodeon e MTV (Divulgação)

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