Billy West Reveals Kurt Cobain Once Tried to Write a Song for ‘Ren & Stimpy’

The Ren & Stimpy Show is one of Nickelodeon's most iconic animated series. The cult favorite premiered on August 11, 1991 as one of the original Nicktoons, alongside Rugrats and Doug, and if you were a '90s Nick Kid, there’s a good chance that “Happy Happy Joy Joy” will be seared into your mind until the end of time.

The cult Emmy-nominated animated series followed Ren, foul-tempered Chihuahua, and Stimpy, a good-natured yet dimwitted cat. It aired for nearly 100 episodes over five seasons on Nickelodeon, ending in December 1995. The following year, the series had a run on MTV.

However, if things had gone a little bit differently though, there was a good chance that the show could’ve gotten a grunge makeover courtesy of Kurt Cobain. 

During episode #49 of the The Nerdist Podcast podcast, Billy West, who originally voiced Stimpy then both Ren and Stimpy, talked about how chaotic it was in the early ‘90s with fans coming in and out of Spümcø Studios, mentioning that there were a few times where a bunch of visitors were coming in hoping to sink their teeth into what the show was up to.

A certain grunge icon got lost in the shuffle though, saying “one time this scraggly kid comes in and said he wanted to write a song for Ren and Stimpy and they said ‘yeah, that’s great’ and they threw it in the trash… and it was Kurt Cobain.’”

It’s not like the story doesn’t hold any water either, with Kurt actually having a few plush toys of Ren and Stimpy at the time.

That wasn’t the last time that the world of Nickelodeon crossed paths with the world of rock and roll, with Frank Zappa getting a speaking role on the show, and Pantera featured in the "Prehibernation" song in the SpongeBob SquarePants episode “Prehibernation Week”.

Ren & Stimpy is available to stream on Paramount+, with a reboot currently in the works courtesy of Comedy Central. Original creator John Kricfalusi has no creative input into and won't be receiving any financial remuneration from the new series.

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Smurfette to Jump Off The Page in AR FCBD 'The Smurfs' Comic

Plus: Three Peyo Stories Published in English for the First Time

Papercutz is bringing something new to Free Comic Book Day 2023: Their Smurfs FCBD comic includes an augmented reality (AR) feature that brings the characters off the page and into virtual reality, ICv2 reports!

When the cover is viewed with a smart phone, Smurfette will appear to pop off the page into three dimensions.

The FCBD issue which marks the 65th anniversary of the franchise, will include three original stories by Smurfs creator Peyo, two of which have not been published in English before: “The Smurf from Outer Space,” and “Smurfs and the Robot X-XIII.” The AR feature will bring the characters into the reader’s space for a new and dynamic experience.

While this is the first FCBD comic to use AR, the technology has been used in the past by Anomaly Productions for its Anomaly graphic novels and the kids’ comic Creative Creature Catcher.

The Smurfs will turn 65 years old in 2023; Papercutz, which was acquired by Mad Cave Studios earlier this year, has held the Smurfs license since 2010.

FCBD 2023 SMURFS #1

PAPERCUTZ

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(W) Peyo (A) Peyo

2023 marks the 65th Anniversary of the Smurfs!  To celebrate their smurf-tastic anniversary, Papercutz continues to publish the hit graphic novel series THE SMURFS TALES. These stories are three times bigger than previous titles, and that means even more Smurf fun. Join Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy Smurf, Hefty Smurf, and so many smurfy others for fun and adventure in the comics that inspired the cartoons, toys, Nickelodeon series and upcoming new movie.

Exclusive Original Material

Rating: All-Ages

In Shops: Apr 05, 2023

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Originally published: November 28, 2022.

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Nickelodeon to Premiere 'Transformers: EarthSpark' in Spain, Portugal and Wallonia On November 28

The Nickelodeon Commercial Light feed will premiere the brand new CG-animated series Transformers: EarthSpark in Spain (España), Portugal and Wallonia (Wallonie) on Monday 28th November 2022! The series is locally titled Transformers: La chispa de la Tierra in Spain.

PAW Patrol 2022 Advent Calendar Now Available

Countdown to the holidays with the official PAW Patrol 2022 Advent Calendar from Spin Master!

In this festive gift set, kids will get to discover a different holiday-themed Paw Patrol gift every day! With 24 gifts to find, there's always a new surprise waiting behind each door, every day, for 24 days! Kids will discover their favorite pups, Chase, Marshall, Skye, Rubble, Everest, Rocky and Zuma, dressed up for the holidays, two bears, a baby turtle, a kitten, a snail, a bunny and a deer, Chickaletta wearing her hat and scarf, Christmas trees, two tents, a cabin, two Pine trees, a fire pit, a lantern and more! Once all 24 gifts have been opened, kids can use their imaginations to create an Adventure Bay snow day and send the pups and their friends on exciting holiday missions!

The PAW Patrol 2022 Advent Calendar includes:

1 Advent Calendar

7 PAW Patrol Figures

8 Animal Figures

9 Accessories

Collectible Holiday Themed Toys and Accessories!

Behind each Advent Calendar door is a small holiday themed PAW Patrol collectible! Kids will uncover their favorite pups, dresse3d for the holidays, along with their super-cute animal friends and some holiday themed accessories like a lantern, Christmas trees and more!

24 Gifts to Discover!

There’s no better way to count down the days till Christmas, than with the 2022 PAW Patrol Advent Calendar! Packed with 24 different holiday-themed toys and accessories, kids will enjoy discovering a different special gift to unveil every day!

Encourage Creative Play!

Once all the Advent Calendar doors have been opened, the calendar itself is a wonderful Christmas themed back drop, to add to your pretend play Christmas adventures, by creating an Adventure Bay snow day, with all the PAW Patrol pups and their animal friends!

The PAW Patrol 2022 Advent Calendar is for kids aged 3+.

Bring home a fun and exciting way to count down the days to the holidays! The The PAW Patrol 2022 Advent Calendar is available from Amazon.com in the U.S. and Amazon.co.uk, Boots, and Ocado in the U.K.

Celebrate the holidays with the Paw Patrol Advent calendar! For even more fun and exciting series-inspired missions, bring home the Big Truck Pups action figures and their team vehicles and accessories for endless hours of action-packed adventures (each sold separately)!

Of course, if the PAW Patrol 2022 Advent Calendar doesn't tickle your fancy, there are a few alternative PAW Patrol Advent Calendars available this year!

Available at Morrisons in the U.K. is the Kinnerton Paw Patrol Advent Calendar, featuring chocolate treats behind each door!

And if your child is more into arts and crafts, there's the stationary-themed Paw Patrol Advent Calendar 2022 available on Amazon.co.uk!

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Originally published: November 28, 2022.

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PAW Patrol "Winter Warmers" Beauty Advent Calendar Releases In Germany

A brand new unique PAW Patrol advent calendar has been released for fans of Nickelodeon's beloved CG-animated preschool series in Germany! Like most advent calendars, the PAW Patrol "Winter Warmers" Advent Calendar features 24 doors, each hiding a special treat to countdown to Christmas, however, what makes this PAW Patrol advent calendar different to most others is that behind its doors are "24 small beauty surprises" and accessories designed for kids.

The calendar itself features a pink design inspired by Skye the cockapoo and Everest the Siberian Husky, with both pups appearing on the calendar as well as on each of the items inside.

The description of the PAW Patrol "Winter Warmers" Beauty Advent Calendar (translated from German) on the Amazon.de product page reads:

For children, the Advent season, with excitement and preparation for Christmas Eve, is probably the most beautiful time of the year. With the colourful advent calendar from Paw Patrol, the time until Christmas passes like in no time. Behind 24 doors, great surprises with the favourite motifs of the helpers are waiting for four paws. The calendar contains cosmetics such as nail polish, lip gloss and lipsticks. It is complemented with playful and cute accessories so that the little ones can style their hair. The calendar shortens the waiting time until Christmas and puts a smile on the little one's face every day.

Attention: spoiler.

2 metal hair clips, 2 sets of nail stickers, 1 mirror, 1 comb, 2 spiral hair bands, 2 hair bands, 1 nail file, 2 hair and bracelets, 2 rings, 2 lipsticks (1.5 g each), 2 lip balms (4.4 g each), 4 nail polishes (1.5 ml each), 2 lip gloss (2.2 ml)

Warning: Not suitable for children under 36 months. Choking hazard due to small parts.

• Must have for female fans of the Paw Patrol children's series. The cute advent calendar for children contains 24 small beauty surprises.
• From nail polish to lipstick, these products will shorten the waiting time until Christmas. A detailed description of contents can be found in the product description.
• The stand-up advent calendar as well as the products included in the design of the popular children's series Paw Patrol on Nickelodeon and Super RTL.
• Thanks to the special standing format, the Christmas calendar can be placed decoratively. The special gift idea for fans of heroes on four paws
• Child-friendly products, exclusive licensed product with magical concept and design from Germany

The PAW Patrol "Winter Warmers" Advent Calendar was released in Germany on September 16, 2022 by ‎KTN Dr. Neuberger GmbH, and is currently available from Amazon.de and Idealo.

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