Rugrats, provided to Creators Syndicate by Nickelodeon, based off the popular animated television series has been created for children and family's to laugh and enjoy together.
Follow these comics and their take on real episodes of the show and their own spin on hilarious adventures.
Paramount Global’s Pluto TV has recruited Valerie Kaplan, who hails from Hulu, the Chernin Group and HBO, to lead global consumer marketing for the free, ad-supported streaming TV service, Variety is reporting.
Valerie Kaplan, Pluto TV. Courtesy of Pluto TV
Kaplan joins the company as global Senior Vice President (SVP), head of consumer marketing for Pluto TV. She most recently was operating partner at Peter Chernin’s investment firm the Chernin Group. Prior to that, Kaplan served as the first chief marketing officer for Headspace, a mindfulness and meditation app. She previously was at Hulu for three and a half years, most recently as VP of growth marketing where she led marketing across the full subscriber lifecycle, including media, acquisition, lifecycle, partner and product marketing.
Kaplan reports to Domenic DiMeglio, Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Marketing Officer of Paramount Streaming overseeing both Pluto TV and Paramount+.
Based in Los Angeles, Kaplan will head up Pluto TV’s growth, brand, content and partnership marketing functions. Pluto TV Vice President (VP) of growth marketing Meg Choi and Serge Gojkovich, VP of content and partnerships marketing, will report to Kaplan. In the role, Kaplan will collaborate with Paramount Streaming’s Terry Minogue, EVP of creative marketing; Debbie Beiter, SVP, marketing production and operations; and Zeynep Zileli, VP, creative marketing.
Earlier in her career, Kaplan worked at HBO and business consulting firm Simon-Kucher & Partners. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s degree in economics and literature from Duke University.
Paramount touts Pluto TV’s as the largest free streaming TV business in the industry. In the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the company, Pluto TV gained 6.5 million global monthly active users (MAUs) to reach 78.5 million (versus 64.4 million a year prior). Pluto TV generated $1.1 billion in revenue for 2022, up 5% year over year.
Viacom, which merged with CBS to form ViacomCBS which then transformed into Paramount Global, had acquired Pluto TV in 2019.
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Nickelodeon's Nick Jr. preschool channel has extended distribution in Portugal and is now available to subscribers of telecom operator Meo. Nick Jr. launched in Portugal in November 2017 as an exclusive channel to NOS subscribers.
NICK JR. DEIXA DE SER EXCLUSIVO NOS E ALARGA DISTRIBUIÇÃO AO MEO
Até aqui um exclusivo da NOS no mercado português, o canal infantil Nick Jr. passa agora a integrar a oferta de canais do Meo. Detido pela Paramount Global, que em Portugal distribui ainda os canais Nickelodeon e MTV, o Nick. Jr alarga assim a sua distribuição, ocupando a posição 53 da grelha da operadora de televisão da Altice.
“O Nick Jr. acaba de chegar ao Meo, expandindo assim a sua presença e alcance junto de milhares de casas portuguesas que passam a ter acesso ao incrível universo deste canal que é a casa de alguns dos grandes favoritos dos mais novos”, refere, em comunicado, o canal que detém os direitos de séries infantis como Patrulha Pata, Baby Shark’s Big Show, A Porquinha Peppa, As Pistas da Blue e Tu, Santiago dos Mares, As Aventuras de Paddington ou Ana e Amigos.
“Esta chegada a uma nova operadora acontece num momento em que o Nick Jr. está apostar fortemente na sua programação através de novos conteúdos, como O Show do Mini Chef, uma série de culinária à altura dos mais novos no ar desde o final de março, e o novíssimo filme A Blue Aventura-se na Grande Cidade, que vai estrear no dia 29 de abril”, antecipa o canal.
Siam Paragon beats the summer heat with Nickelodeon’s global icon SpongeBob SquarePants and friends collaboration.
Embrace the summer fun with a massive SpongeBob SquarePants slide in the heart of Bangkok and concerts by top Thai artists from 12-23 April 2023, only at Parc Paragon, Siam Paragon.
Siam Paragon, a world class shopping destination, reinforces its positioning as the top-of-mind destination for Thai and international tourists with an extraordinary fun-filled summer celebration,
Siam Paragon Summer Ultrasonic 2023 "Feel the Waves and Beats" features a collaboration with Paramount Consumer Products’ Nickelodeon’s global icon SpongeBob SquarePants, right here in Bangkok. SpongeBob SquarePants, the globally adored yellow sponge animated character and his buddy the pink starfish Patrick Star will ramp up the summer fun. Under the concept “Colourful DAY Playful NIGHT,” Parc Paragon at Siam Paragon presents art installations depicting the many expressions of SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends along with a thrilling seven-metre-high slide, right in Bangkok’s city center. The event will take place from 12-23 April 2023, thanks to a collaboration between Nestlé Pure Life by Nestlé (Thai) Company Limited and FWD Life Insurance Public Company Limited.
The summer fest offers entertaining experiences with concerts by well-known Thai artists and SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star. Two heartthrobs, "Gemini & Fourth", performed a Special Show at the opening of Siam Paragon Summer Ultrasonic 2023 "Feel the Waves and Beats" on 12 April 12, 2023 at Parc Paragon.
“Siam Paragon reaffirms its positioning as the top-of-mind destination among Thai and international visitors,” revealed Thanaporn Tantiyanon, Group Head, Siam Paragon Business Unit. “We dedicatedly deliver multi-dimensional experiences that are above and beyond expectations and this grand summer celebration truly embodies our vision. Siam Paragon Summer Ultrasonic 2023 "Feel the Waves and Beats" is a collaboration between Siam Paragon and Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants from Paramount Consumer Products that presents colourful vibes and fun experiences. Under the theme ‘Colourful DAY Playful NIGHT’, Parc Paragon brings joy and fun to the heart of the city with installation art inspired by the ocean, including SpongeBob’s pineapple house, colourful jellyfish, complemented by a seven-metre-tall SpongeBob slide. During the day, visitors will enjoy taking photos and various activities while the evening offers a brilliant lighting display depicting the enchanting underwater world environment.”
As Siam Paragon aims to provide an extraordinary experience for visitors who are celebrating the Songkran festival and the summer season, popular Thai artists, including Nadol ‘Bonz’ Lamprasert, 8TURN, Nont - Tanont, Jeff Satur, URBOYTJ and 4EVE, will perform from April 13-16, 2023, from 6.00 p.m. onward.
The Siam Paragon Summer Ultrasonic "Feel the Waves and Beats" features concerts and Meet & Greet with SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star from 6.00 p.m. onwards at Parc Paragon.
13 April 2023: The show kicks off with a concert by Nadol ‘Bonz’ Lamprasert, Korean boy group 8TURN and Nont - Tanont, a rising star vocalist whose singing fills the hearts of fans with joy and cheer.
14 April 2023:Jeff Satur, a remarkable vocal talent and handsome young artist, will wow the crowd with a stunning musical performance.
15 April 2023: Rap music aficionados will have the chance to get up close and personal with the acclaimed rapper URBOYTJ as he elevates the temperature and energizes the atmosphere.
16 April 2023:4EVE popular Thai girl group will bring a chic flourish to the summer, infusing Parc Paragon with the seven members’ captivating energy and charm.
Siam Paragon beats the summer heat and welcomes the Thai New Year with Siam Paragon Summer Ultrasonic 2023 "Feel the Waves and Beats" from 12-23 April 2023.
PARAMOUNT+ ANNOUNCES DOCUSERIES “THALIA’S MIXTAPE: EL SOUNDTRACK DE MI VIDA,” TO PREMIERE TUESDAY, MAY 2
Starring and Executive Produced by Global Music Superstar Thalia and Tommy Mottola
Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, Ntertain Studios and Sony Music US Latin
April 13, 2023 – Paramount+ today announced that THALIA’S MIXTAPE: EL SOUNDTRACK DE MI VIDA, a three-part music docuseries starring global music superstar Thalia, will premiere exclusively on the service Tuesday, May 2 in the U.S. and Canada. The series will also premiere on Wednesday, May 3 in the U.K., Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Thalia’s new album, Thalia’s Mixtape, will be released on April 28 by Sony Music.
In THALIA’S MIXTAPE: EL SOUNDTRACK DE MI VIDA, Thalia, who also serves as creator and executive producer, takes the audience on a musical journey, uncovering the classics that inspired generations of artists and created the current Latin music landscape seen today. Through a combination of interviews, found footage and modern renditions of classic hits by today’s biggest stars, the series revisits the history of Latin music and uncovers the future of the genre in an intimate way not yet seen before.
“This has been my most personal project,” said Thalia. “Four years ago, the idea and concept of the mixtape of my life was born in my mind and heart. This docuseries goes through the songs that influenced my path, forging my destiny. I talk to my lifelong idols, the artists behind these legendary songs that marked entire generations with their music. In this series we delve into the stories and origins of these compositions, and as an absolute fan of these great artists, I have the honor of performing these musical gems with them. It’s an incomparable gift.”
“This has been a labor of love for Thalia,” says executive producer Tommy Mottola, “to relive and bring to life the music and the most popular songs of her teenage years, and to document and perform in the film with the original artists is a lifelong dream.”
“Collaborating with people you admire will always be a dream in whatever your line of work. THALIA’S MIXTAPE is the perfect blend of documentary and musical, yet another example of the timeless impact Thalia has had and continues to have on music and culture,” said Ntertain Studios executive producers Lex Borrero and Santiago Zapata.
Official loglines for THALIA’S MIXTAPE: EL SOUNDTRACK DE MI VIDA:
“Vinyl, Cassettes and Rock in Spanish” - Thalia meets Charly Alberti and Rocco Pachukote and performs their classic hit songs with them.
“Burning Tires and CDs” - Thalia meets with David Summers and Kenia Os and performs classic Latin rock anthems with them.
“From Mixtapes to Playlists: The Digital Revolution” - Thalia performs “La Muralla Verde” from Enanitos Verdes with Bruses and Ben Carrillo. Then she covers “Florecita Rockera” by Aterciopelados with Leon Leiden.
Bruce Gilmer and Amanda Culkowski serve as executive producers for MTV Entertainment Studios. Tommy Mottola, Lex Borrero, Ivanni Rodriguez and Santiago Zapata executive produce for Ntertain Studios, with Zapata and Simon Brand as showrunners. Executives for Sony Music US Latin include Afo Verde, Alex Gallardo, Izzy de Jesus and Soraya Ramirez. Rafa Arcaute and Aureo Baqueiro serve as music producers.
About Paramount+
Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment. The premium 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. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world’s biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream 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 platforms.
About Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios
Paramount Media Networks and MTV Entertainment Studios is one of the preeminent youth media companies in the world that connects with global audiences through its nine iconic brands – MTV, Comedy Central, VH1, CMT, Pop, Logo, Smithsonian, Paramount Network and TV Land – as well as MTV Entertainment Studios which produces acclaimed series and movies and the award-winning, Oscar nominated MTV Documentary Films.
About Ntertain
Ntertain was founded in 2021 by legendary music executive Tommy Mottola and NEON16 co-founder and industry veteran, Lex Borrero as a new entertainment and media company focusing on the creation, development and production of premier content across all mediums. With decades of collective expertise, the 360° company and online broadcaster will bring Latin stories to the forefront by representing the global power and success of Latin talent, brands and culture.
About Sony Music US Latin
Sony Music US Latin is the #1 Latin music label in the world—home to the most prolific Latin artists, from rising and independent artists to global superstars. As a full-service record label with comprehensive artist services, we pride ourselves in elevating and supporting our creators at every stage of their careers. Our diverse roster of talent is known for some of the world’s most beloved Latin music, spanning a wide variety of genres, including alternative, bachata, banda, classic, mariachi, merengue, pop, reggaetón, salsa, urban, and more. Sony Music US Latin is a part of Sony Music Entertainment. For more information, visit us here.
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