'The Casagrandes' Will Reportedly Introduce A Non-Binary Character in Season 3

In June 2017, Nickelodeon surprised and delighted fans by revealing that one of the main characters on the network's hit animated comedy series The Loud House was part of the LGBTQ+ community. A year earlier, they revealed that one of the supporting characters had same-sex parents, helping to increase LGBTQ+ representation in children's television, which earned the series a raft of GLAAD Media Award nominations. Now, it looks like the show's spin-off, The Casagrandes is set to follow suit!

According to Puerto Rican publication Metro, The Casagrandes will introduce a non-binary character in its upcoming third season, who will be voiced by Puerto Rican actor Vico Ortiz!

Non-binary or genderqueer is an umbrella term for gender identities that are neither male nor female‍—‌identities that are outside the gender binary. Non-binary identities fall under the transgender umbrella, since non-binary people typically identify with a gender that is different from their assigned sex, though some non-binary individuals do not consider themselves transgender.

Non-binary people may identify as an intermediate or separate third gender, identify with more than one gender, no gender (agender), or have a fluctuating gender identity (genderfluid). Gender identity is separate from sexual or romantic orientation, and non-binary people have a variety of sexual orientations, just as cisgender people do.

The Casagrandes tells the story of 11-year-old Ronnie Anne who moves to the city with her mom and older brother to live with their big, loving family, the Casagrandes.

After moving in with their grandparents in Great Lakes City, Ronnie Anne adjusts to her new life living under one roof and over the family-run mercado (local market), which is a gathering place for everyone in the neighborhood. The series showcases the culture, humor, and love that’s part of growing up in a multigenerational Mexican-American family. 

Making its debut in October 2019, The Casagrandes is currently in its second season, with a third season is currently in production.

Watch The Loud House & The Casagrandes on Nickelodeon and Paramount+!

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Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya Now Taking Bookings for Grand Opening in June 2021

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Brings the Slime to the Riviera Maya in Mexico!

A rendering of the resort.

Update (7/30) - Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya will host its grand opening on August 1, 2021!

In June 2021, SpongeBob is arriving in Riviera Maya — as are Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, Michelangelo, and many more Nickelodeon friends. Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya is for families who make time to unwind and know how to let their silly flag fly.

The family-friendly all-inclusive resort is set to open its doors on the Caribbean coast of Mexico in June 2021, according to Karisma Hotels and Resorts. 

The resort will feature a total of 280 suites, along with six restaurants, three bars, a pool, a spa, and a pervasive Nickelodeon theme that includes the network’s famous characters and experiences, from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to SpongeBob SquarePants.

"This is where you might take an early morning plunge into the infinity pool that’s right outside your spacious oceanfront luxury suite filled with Nickelodeon touches. (Yes, every suite is oceanfront!)," reads Karisma's official Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya website. "You won’t be able to count all the one-of-a-kind Nickelodeon memories your kids will bring home, like whispering wishes to Shimmer and Shine, spotting a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle dining at Piazza Restaurant or going belly first down half a dozen water slides at Aqua Nick. And to make sure everyone has a sensational time, every aspect of your family vacation blends the joy and fun of Nickelodeon with all-inclusive luxury. Take a look around and discover a place where the fun is bigger, the giggles are gigglier and the ease is always Gourmet Inclusive®. We look forward to seeing you, your family and your smiling faces soon."

Suites at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya include the TMNT Lair Suite, SpongeBob's Pineapple Suite, Big Kahuna Suite, Swim-Up Oceanfront Beach Level King Suite, Swim-Up Oceanfront King Suite, Swim-Up Oceanfront Beach Level Queen Suite, Swim-Up Oceanfront Queen Suite, Swim-Up Oceanfront Connecting Suite, Swim-Up Oceanfront Beach Level Connecting Suite, Penthouse Swim-Up Oceanfront King Suite, Penthouse Swim-Up Oceanfront Queen Suite, and the Penthouse Swim-Up Oceanfront Connecting Suite.

Karisma Hotels and Resorts is now accepting bookings for the opening of Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya on Tuesday, June 1, with Grand Opening Rates and Affirm options available.

Announced in February 2018, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya is the second property to open under the Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts brand, joining the existing Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.

For more, visit Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts, https://www.nickresorts.com.

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Gakken Releases Special New 'PAW Patrol' Book in Japan

Gakken Plus Co., a subsidy of the Shinagawa, Tokyo-based publishing company Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd., has announced the release of a PAWsome brand new special PAW Patrol book in Japan!

Below is Gakken Plus Co.'s official press release, via プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1｜PR TIMES, announcing the PUPtastic news!:

【パウ・パトロール×OJICO】豪華付録「クリアポケットリュック」は大人気ブランドがデザイン♪ 5大付録付き「パウ・パトロール　スペシャルブック」発売！！

株式会社　学研ホールディングス2021年7月29日 12時00分

かっこいいリュックでパウ・パトロールといつでもいっしょ★

株式会社 学研ホールディングス（東京・品川／代表取締役社長：宮原博昭）のグループ会社、株式会社 学研プラス（東京・品川／代表取締役社長：南條達也）は、2021年7月29日（木）に『パウ・パトロール　スペシャルブック』を発売いたします。

大人気アニメ『パウ・パトロール』と大人気Tシャツブランド「OJICO」がコラボ★OJICOデザインのかっこいい「パウ・パトロール×OJICO クリアポケットリュック」が付録のムックが登場しました！

リュックの他にも、ポスター、シール、フォトプロップス、ガーランドなど、親子で使える付録が盛りだくさん♪

本誌も最新映画やアニメの振り返り、キャラクター紹介などのページから、付録で魅せるお誕生日フォトの提案など、充実の内容です。

★透明なポケットがオシャレな「クリアポケットリュック」★

大人気Tシャツブランド・OJICOがデザインしたリュックは、前面の透明なポケットに大集合したチェイス、マーシャルたちパウ・パトロールと、ポケットの中が重なって見えるオシャレ仕様！　好きなお菓子やおもちゃを入れておでかけできます♪

オシャレなだけでなく、500mlペットボトルが3本入る大容量サイズに、長さ調節が可能な肩紐など、機能面もバッチリのリュックです。

★ちょっとしたチャレンジにピッタリな「ポスター&シール」★

チャレンジすることを決め、できたら1つシールが貼れる「できたね！ポスター」には新キャラ・トラッカーも登場！　ポスター用のシールと自由シールが入った「オリジナルシール」と組み合わせて使って、日々のお手伝いやトイレトレーニングなどに活用できます。

★写真を撮るのにピッタリな「フォトプロップス&ガーランド」★

「チェイス&マーシャル　フォトプロップス」を使えばチェイスやマーシャルになりきって写真が撮れちゃう♪　ラブル、スカイ、ロッキー、ズーマもそろったかわいい「ひょっこりガーランド」とあわせて、おうちで楽しく写真撮影ができます。

★本誌にもパウパトの情報がいっぱい★

本誌もキャラクター紹介やアニメの振り返りなどの基本情報から、最新映画やグッズ・おもちゃの情報まで盛りだくさんの内容です！

＜本誌の内容＞

・パウ・パトロール　ザ・ムービー公開

・パウ・パトロール　最新ニュース

・パウ・パトロール　キャラクター大集合

・パウ・パトロールの活躍プレイバック

・のりもの&ビークルずかん

・パウ・パトロールとお誕生日をお祝い♪

・パウ・パトロール大人気グッズCollection　etc...

©Spin Master Ltd. ™PAW PATROL and all related titles, logos, characters; and SPIN MASTER logo are trademarks of Spin Master Ltd. Used under license. Nickelodeon and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

［商品概要］

『パウ・パトロール スペシャルブック』

価格：1496円（税込）

発売日：2021年7月29日（木）

判型：A4判

電子版：なし

ISBN：978-4-05-611627-4

発行所：（株）学研プラス

学研出版サイト：https://hon.gakken.jp/book/1861162700

【本書のご購入はコチラ】

・Amazon　 https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/405611627X/

・楽天ブックス　https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/16744614/

・セブンネット　https://7net.omni7.jp/detail/1107206946

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'The Astronauts' Actor Hints That Nickelodeon Has Decided Not to Renew Series for Second Season

When Nickelodeon premiered The Astronauts in November 2020, it became an instant favorite with viewers. Across 10 30-minute episodes, season one of the live-action series followed a group of kids who embark on the adventure of a lifetime when they are mistakenly launched into space. With the season finale airing in January 2021, fans have been wondering if the series will get a second season. Unfortunately, it sounds like Nickelodeon has opted not to renew the series for season two.

In The Astronauts, the spacecraft Odyssey II is set to launch on a mission to retrieve a foreign object that could potentially save mankind.  The plan quickly goes awry when five untrained kids use their parents’ security clearances to sneak onto the empty ship.  Soon after they board, the onboard AI system triggers the launch sequence.  Unable to stop the ship from blasting off, the kids must assume their new role as astronauts and brave harrowing tasks, as their parents rush to find a way to take control of the situation.

The group traveling together through space are: Samantha “Samy” Sawyer-Wei, played by Miya Cech (Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Always Be My Maybe); Elliott Combs, played by Bryce Gheisar (Wonder, A Dog’s Purpose); Martin Taylor, played by Keith L. Williams (Good Boys, The Last Man on Earth); Doria Taylor, played by Kayden Grace Swan (A Black Lady Sketch Show); and Will Rivers, played by Ben Daon (Child’s Play).  Matilda, the ship’s onboard AI system, is voiced by Paige Howard (The Employer, Adventureland).

The Astronauts launched to stellar ratings on Friday, November 13, winning the day with Kids 6-11 across all TV for L+SD and L+3. The premiere posted a +31% increase with Kids 6-11, up from 1.3 (L+SD) to 1.7 (L+3).  It also saw a double digit increase in L+3 ratings (+55%) year over year. Additionally, The Astronauts delivered a strong co-viewing audience with 40% of Adults 18-49 watching the series premiere with a Kid 6-11. The series has gone on to snag nominations in a raft of awards, including the Daytime Emmy Awards and Directors Guild of America Awards.

Whilst speaking to Nerds and Beyond, about his passion for writing and acting, Albert Nicholas, who portrayed Charlie Collins on The Astronauts hinted that there are no plans for a second season.

"I’d love to do film more than anything, There actually aren’t a lot of movies that film here, but it’s very TV based," said Nicholas, adding "[i]f The Astronauts continued for more season there would have been opportunity for me to request to start shadowing. I’m currently researching and asking people about directing though."

Nicholas saying "if The Astronauts continued for more season" suggests that Nickelodeon has unfortunately decided not to order a new season.

More Nick: Nickelodeon Announces 2021-22 Content Slate | Nick Upfront 2021!

Originally published: July 30, 2021.

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First Look: Paramount Plus Premieres New 'iCarly' Episode 'iMLM'

What's Spencer (Jerry Trainor) reading? 👀📖 Find out in a all new episode of iCarly, dropping Thursday, July 29, exclusively on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!

In the brand new iCarly episode "iMLM", a new powder supplement seems to have instant benefits for the group, but Freddie's (Nathan Kress) devotion to the product puts his future at risk after Carly (Miranda Cosgrove) discovers it's a midlevel marketing scam.

More Nick: Paramount Plus Renews Hit Series 'iCarly' for a Second Season!

Originally published: July 28, 2021 at 20:59 BST.

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