Global hit Italian animation export and licensing sensation Winx Club is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, with plenty of surprises for fans in store. Producer Rainbow has announced that the animated series reboot has begun production, and the company is planning a year packed with special events and new projects tied to the double-decade milestone.
Created by Iginio Straffi, Winx Club centers on the adventures of six girls — Bloom, Stella, Flora, Aisha, Musa and Tecna — as they learn to harness their magical powers to transform into fairy warriors and fight villains. Promoting friendship, courage, commitment, generosity and optimism, the show premiered in Italy on January 28, 2004 on Rai 2, becoming an explosive phenomenon.
After the series’ initial four-season run, By 2014, Winx Club had aired in 150 countries. A revival of the show, presaged by four specials, launched in 2011 in partnership with Nickelodeon and ran through Season 8 in 2019. A spin-off, World of Winx, debuted as a Netflix original series in 2016, followed in 2021 by the live-action drama Fate: The Winx Saga.
Stay tuned for updates about Rainbow’s plans for the Winx girls’ 20th birthday!
Winx Club Magic Numbers:
18 billion views of Winx Club content on YouTube
5 billion shares on social media with the hashtag #winxclub
After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O’Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.
The film has earned over $162M in worldwide box office gross to-date, and with a 96% Fresh Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score, is the best-reviewed animated wide release this year.
Presented by Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM stars Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, Brady Noon, Jackie Chan, Ice Cube, and many more.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM, a Point Grey Production, is directed by Jeff Rowe and co-directed by Kyler Spears, with a story by Brendan O'Brien and Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg & Jeff Rowe, and screenplay by Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg & Jeff Rowe and Dan Hernandez & Benji Samit. Based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Characters Created by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman, the film is produced by Seth Rogen, p.g.a., Evan Goldberg, p.g.a. and James Weaver, p.g.a., and is executive produced by Ramsay McBean and Josh Fagen.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM is rated PG for sequences of violence and action, language and impolite material.
The upcoming Paramount+ series from Nickelodeon Animation and Point Grey Pictures, TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, is a 2D animated series based off of TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM. Reprising their roles from the film for the series are Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu and Brady Noon as the four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The Turtles will be challenged like never before as Leo, Raph, Donnie and Mikey each go it alone for the first time. Faced with new threats and teaming up with old allies, the Turtles will discover who they really are when they don’t have their brothers at their sides. In addition, fans can stream even more of the Turtles with Paramount+’s vast library of episodes from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series as well as select films.
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. Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, the service's cornerstone plan, is also home to SHOWTIME® content, including scripted hits, critically acclaimed nonfiction projects, SHOWTIME SPORTS® (including industry-leading SHOWTIME BOXING®) and films. This premium plan includes unmatched events and sports programming through the local live CBS stream, including golf, basketball and more, plus streaming access to CBS News Network for 24/7 news and CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis.
About Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Paramount Pictures has some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.
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Paramount Global's streamer will also not debut some planned programming, such as German anthology series Zeit Verbrechen, starring Sandra Hüller, as part of its focus on "managing costs" and "maximizing content with the biggest impact."
Paramount Global‘s streaming service Paramount+ is removing some international original content across its markets and will not debut some planned programming sourced outside the U.S. as part of the entertainment giant’s goal of “managing costs” and “maximizing content with the biggest impact,” including a focus on big U.S. studio franchises and a reduction in local, international originals, The Hollywood Reporter is reporting.
On Wednesday (Jan. 31), Paramount+ in foreign markets started removing such international original fare as the film At Midnight, starring Top Gun: Maverick breakout Monica Barbaro, Brazilian kids series Marcelo, Marmelo, Martelo, and U.K. drama No Escape.
In addition, some international content previously set to debut on the streamer across markets will not launch on it, including German thriller series Turmschatten, Italian series Miss Fallaci, which tells “the true story of one of the most controversial Italian and international journalism icons,” Oriana Fallaci and German anthology series Zeit Verbrechen, starring Sandra Hüller and Lars Eidinger, according to sources familiar with the situation. Other international programming will remain on the platform.
Paramount didn’t respond immediately to an inquiry about the financial impact of the changes and how many titles would be affected. Some of the international titles will be leaving Paramount+ in the U.S. as well, and some of the affected content is expected to be distributed by Paramount Global Distribution, sources said.
The move comes as Hollywood giants continue to prune their streaming platforms’ content portfolios to focus on the biggest hits and license programming to third parties. Among others, Warner Bros. Discovery more than a year ago canceled or pulled from its services such titles as Minx, Westworld and The Nevers, while in-development projects like Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman 3 were axed. Later, the Walt Disney Co. took titles off Hulu and Disney+, including Y: The Last Man, Little Demon, Big Shot, The Mighty Ducks, Turner & Hooch, Willow and The World According to Jeff Goldblum.
Paramount+, in the lead-up to merging with SHOWTIME, also removed several titles, including Star Trek: Prodigy (which has since been sold to Netflix), Snow Day (2022), Fantasy Football, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, The Game and Queen of the Universe.
In a memo on Jan. 25, Paramount president and CEO Bob Bakish urged his staff to focus on “execution” amid deal chatter surrounding the company and called earnings growth the key priority for 2024. Given that “Hollywood hits are the biggest draw,” he said the firm would focus “on the most powerful, resonant franchises, films and series that perform across platforms globally.”
U.S. studio franchises, films and series with global mass appeal are not only in high demand with partners, but also perform best with audiences worldwide, according to Paramount research.
While this means “fewer local, international originals for our platforms,” Bakish emphasized that such content would still be part of Paramount’s programming mix. For example, he highlighted that “our leading free-to-air networks in Australia, Argentina, Chile and the U.K. … will continue to have a strong pipeline of local content.” Those networks are Channel 5 in the U.K., Network 10 in Australia, Chilevisión in Chile and Telefe in Argentina. Their continued use of local content will also ensure that Paramount complies with local obligations where necessary.
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Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt), the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) – Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist.
Directed by:
Mark Dindal
Screenplay by: Paul A. Kaplan & Mark Torgove and David Reynolds
Based on the Garfield® characters created by: Jim Davis
Paramount Global has announced that it'll be shutting down the Nick App, Nickelodeon's dedicated streaming app.
The news follows Paramount announcing yesterday (Dec. 6) that they'll also be discontinuing the Comedy Central, MTV and Paramount Network apps.
While the Nick App remains live now, an in-app messagealerting to the app's closedown reads: "We're saying goodbye to the Nick App. Don't worry - you can watch Nickelodeon anytime through your TV provider or on http://Nick.com. You can also find many Nick movies, shows and more on Paramount+."
Update (2/1) - Paramount officially closed down many of its apps, including the Nick App and Nick Jr. App, on January 31. The Nick App now features the message: "Barnacles, There's Nothing Here... We've said goodbye to the Nick App. Don't worry - you can watch Nickelodeon anytime through your TV provider or on Nick.com. You can also find many Nick movies, shows and more on Paramount+."
Meanwhile, the Comedy Central App now loads the following message: "The Comedy Central App Is No Longer Available". The message adds: "It's not you, it's us. But you can still watch Comedy Central through your TV provider or on CC.com. You can also find many seasons on Paramount+."
The company shut the apps down because of low adoption and usage, with most viewers still checking out the programming through cable or video on demand, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Update (12/8) - Nickelodeon has confirmed plans to also closedown the Nick Jr. App.
Update (1/7/24) - Slime you later! Paramount will shutter the Nick App, MTV App, Comedy Central App, and Paramount Network App on January 31, 2024, with the Nick Jr. App already removed from app stores.
The official message on the Nick App's app page reads:
The Nick App Is Going Away!
Soon, the Nick App will no longer be available. Looking for games? We’ve got ‘em on Nick.com! Looking for full episodes? You can watch Nickelodeon anytime through your TV provider or on Nick.com. You can also find many Nickelodeon movies, shows and more on Paramount+. You can watch…
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Big Nate
Danger Force
The Fairly OddParents
Henry Danger
iCarly
Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years
The Loud House
Monster High the Movie
Nick News
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Rugrats
The Smurfs
SpongeBob SquarePants
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
That Girl Lay Lay
The Thundermans
Transformers: Earthspark
Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan
VICTORiOUS
Zoey 101
Meanwhile, the Nick Jr. App's page reads:
The Nick Jr. App Is Going Away!
We’re rolling out! Soon, the Nick Jr. app will no longer be available. But don’t worry! You can watch Nick Jr. anytime through your TV provider or on NickJr.com. You can also find many Nick Jr. movies, shows and more on Paramount+. Watch family favorites like…
Baby Shark's Big Show
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Blue’s Clues & You!
Bubble Guppies
Dora The Explorer
Face’s Music Party
Kiri + Lou
PAW Patrol
Peppa Pig
Ryan’s Mystery Playdate
Santiago of the Seas
Team Umizoomi
The Adventures of Paddington
The Tiny Chef Show
Wallykazam!
Launched in February 2013, the free Nick App was a branded experience that allowed kids to interact with Nick in unprecedented ways, offering kids instant and on-demand access to more than 1,000 pieces of Nickelodeon-themed content. It included short-form videos of original skits, sketch and comedic bits; behind-the-scenes clips and photos from Nick stars and animated characters; as well as kid polls and newly created games, and allowed kids and families to watch full episodes through their pay-TV subscription.
International variants of the app were also launched under the name Nick Play (Nickelodeon Play), however, these have also been shut down.
Stream a Mountain of Entertainment, including your Nickelodeon favorites on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!
