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The All-New Original Series from CBS Studios Will Follow
the Adventures of a New Class of Starfleet Cadets
l-r: Kerrice Brooks (photo credit, K. Brooks), Bella Shepard (photo credit, David Muller) and George Hawkins (photo credit, Yellowbelly)
July 9, 2024 – Paramount+ today announced that Kerrice Brooks (My Old Ass), Bella Shepard (Wolf Pack) and George Hawkins (Tell Me Everything) have joined the cast of the original series STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY. The upcoming series will follow the adventures of a new class of Starfleet cadets as they come of age in one of the most legendary places in the galaxy. Produced by CBS Studios, the new series will begin production later this summer.
Brooks, Shepard and Hawkins will play cadets, joining previously announced cast members Holly Hunter as the captain and chancellor of Starfleet Academy and Paul Giamatti as the season’s villain.
STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY introduces viewers to a young group of cadets who come together to pursue a common dream of hope and optimism. Under the watchful and demanding eyes of their instructors, they discover what it takes to become Starfleet officers as they navigate blossoming friendships, explosive rivalries, first loves and a new enemy that threatens both the Academy and the Federation itself.
Kerrice Brooks (photo credit, K. Brooks)
Brooks, an actress and professional dancer, will make her feature film debut this year in My Old Ass produced by Margot Robbie and directed by Megan Park. She will also star in the 70s coming-of-age comedy, Feeling Randy. Brooks' credits include The Prom, The Cypher, How We Roll and On My Block. Brooks got her start in the entertainment industry as a professional dancer performing with elite artists including Billie Eilish, Kanye West, Lil’ Nas, Kelly Rowland and more.
Bella Shepard (photo credit, David Muller)
Shepard was recently the lead of the Paramount+ Series, Wolf Pack and is best known for her previous Brat Series’ On the Ropes and A Girl Named Jo, and as the lead in the series, Two Sides. Shepard was also seen in The Wilds, Witch Hunt,, and the iCARLY reboot . She also had a lead guest role on the final season of Orange Is the New Black, and recurring roles on Life in Pieces and Grace and Frankie.
George Hawkins (photo credit, Yellowbelly)
Hawkins is best known for playing Dylan in Tell Me Everything. His previous credits include Sean in the BAFTA-nominated film Boiling Point and Adam in the feature film Gassed Up. In 2023, Hawkins graduated from London’s Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.
Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau serve as co-showrunners and executive produce the series alongside executive producers Gaia Violo, Aaron Baiers, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Jenny Lumet, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, Frank Siracusa and John Weber. The series’ premiere episode is written by Gaia Violo. STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY is produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY is the latest addition to the expanding STAR TREK franchise on Paramount+, which also includes the fifth and final season of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, the animated series STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS and STAR TREK: SECTION 31, an original movie with Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh.
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A Missão de Sandy Bochechas | Trailer oficial | Netflix Brasil
Eles mexeram com o esquilo errado.
A Fenda do Biquíni e todos os seus cidadãos são retirados do oceano, levando Sandy Bochechas e Bob Esponja ao Texas para salvar a cidade de uma trama maligna.
Confira A Missão de Sandy Bochechas em 2 de agosto, só na Netflix.
Grab your horses — we’re going to Texas! Netflix has unveiled the official trailer and poster for Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie, the streaming service's brand new SpongeBob SquarePants spin-off movie focusing on Sandy Cheeks, set to premiere globally on Friday, August 2, 2024!
In Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie, when Bikini Bottom and all its denizens are suddenly scooped out of the ocean, Sandy Cheeks and SpongeBob SquarePants journey to Texas to save the town from a villainous plot.
They messed with the wrong squirrel. When Bikini Bottom and all its denizens are suddenly scooped out of the ocean, Sandy Cheeks and SpongeBob SquarePants journey to Texas to save the town from a villainous plot.
The film will see Carolyn Lawrence, Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Bill Fagerbakke, Mr. Lawrence, Rodger Bumpass reprising their SpongeBob roles of Sandy, SpongeBob, Mr. Krabs, Patrick Star, Plankton and Squidward Tentacles, respectively. Joining the cast will be Wanda Sykes, Johnny Knoxville, Craig Robinson, Grey DeLisle, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, and Matty Cardarople. Liza Johnson directs.
As is the case with earlier movies, Saving Bikini Bottom uses 3D computer animation and mixes animation with live-action photography. At a recent Netflix event, they previewed a scene from the film, which involved Sandy and her family (Johnny Knoxville, Craig Robinson and Grey DeLisle) involved in a high-speed car chase. All of the characters were animated and everything else was real photography. It played well.
The film is produced by Nickelodeon Movies with animation services by Pipeline Studios in Ontario (The Tiger’s Apprentice, Dora series), the CG feature film will premiere August 2 on the streamer.
An aquarium load of new stills was also revealed with the new preview:
The movie is directed by Liza Johnson (episode director on Dead to Me, Silicon Valley, A Series of Unfortunate Events) from a teleplay by series veteran Kaz (SpongeBob SquarePants) and Tom Stern (The Andy Milonakis Show, Saul of the Mole Men), based on the SpongeBob SquarePants series created by Stephen Hillenburg.
Saving Bikini Bottom is the first in a planned series of animated features devoted to SpongeBob’s many sidekicks. Netflix recently announced Plankton: The Movie, which is scheduled to debut next year and focuses on SpongeBob’s perpetual foe, Plankton (voiced by Mr. Lawrence, who also cowrote the upcoming movie). There are also still big screen SpongeBob outings on the way as well, as Paramount has announced The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants which is scheduled to arrive in theaters on Dec. 19, 2025.
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie – August 2, 2024
When Bikini Bottom and all its denizens are suddenly scooped out of the ocean, Sandy Cheeks and SpongeBob SquarePants journey to Texas to save the town from a villainous plot.
Director: Liza Johnson
Executive producers: Marc Ceccarelli, Vincent Waller
Teleplay by: Kaz and Tom Stern
Story by: Kaz. Based on the Series SpongeBob SquarePants by Stephen Hillenburg.
Voice cast: Carolyn Lawrence, Tom Kenny, Wanda Sykes, Clancy Brown, Bill Fagerbakke, Mr. Lawrence, Rodger Bumpass, Johnny Knoxville, Craig Robinson, Grey Delisle, Ilia Isorelys Paulino, Matty Cardarople
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Nickelodeon previews brand-new key art and shares an interview with stars Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Rodger Bumpass, Clancy Brown, and Mr. Lawrence; the celebration kicks off July 13 with the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards hosted by SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star.
Nickelodeon’s iconic SpongeBob SquarePants celebrates its 25th anniversary this year as one of the most popular animated series ever. In honor of this remarkable 25-year run, Nickelodeon has shared previews of the SpongeBob SquarePants 25th anniversary artwork and an sponge-tastic preview of SpongeBob SquarePants’ 25th anniversary artwork with Animation World Network (AWN) and an interview with stars Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy Cheeks), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs) and Mr. Lawrence (Plankton). And some fun facts!
Stephen Hillenburg, who created SpongeBob SquarePants and Nickelodeon, in Burbank California, produces the series. The character-driven cartoon chronicles the nautical and sometimes nonsensical adventures of SpongeBob, an incurable optimist and earnest sea sponge, and his undersea friends.
Since the series launched July 17, 1999, it has generated a universe of beloved characters, pop culture catchphrases and memes, theatrical releases, consumer products, a Tony award-winning Broadway musical and a global fan base.
“SpongeBob SquarePants combines creator Stephen Hillenburg’s love of the ocean with his passion for animation and love of quirky character comedy,” shared Tom Kenny (voice of SpongeBob SquarePants). “From its first splash, SpongeBob has resonated with people of all ages, and I’m truly grateful to celebrate 25 years of positivity, optimism, and nautical nonsense. Our entire cast and crew look forward to celebrating SpongeBob’s Silver Jubilee with our friends and fans across the globe!”
The shows stars shared some of their thoughts with AWN:
What is your favorite episode and why?
Carolyn: “The Paper” - Funny enough, I am not in it hah! It delivers messages about creativity, resourcefulness, friendship, and the value of finding joy in simple pleasures.
Bill: The pilot because it made me feel like a kid.
Who is your favorite guest star that you’ve worked with and why?
Tom: Ernest Borgnine and Tim Conway were absolutely Titans! They brought so much to the characters of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy. Johnny Knoxville, Malcolm McDowell, Danny Trejo, and Henry Winkler were joys to work with! I really enjoyed voice directing all of them!
Clancy: Are you trying to get me in trouble? Too many great guest stars! Many friends. But if pushed it will always be Earnest and Tim. Always and forever. Rest in peace, MM&BB.
Rodger: Easily it’s Ernest Borgnine and Tim Conway (Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy). I grew up watching those two and have such admiration for their acting and comedy chops. I was in a film with Ernest and Tim’s comedy skills actually were things I emulated in my early days of performing. They both were so nice to me it was such a thrill to actually work alongside of them.
What do you like most about your job?
Mr. Lawrence: Getting to write, draw and perform to make people laugh is a pretty great gig. But the people I work with are all brilliant and funny. So that’s the best part, my friendships.
Is there a scene that was the most challenging to capture?
Tom: After doing this for over a quarter century, we are all very experienced hands at this point, all the way along the production line. One thing I have learned is that some scenes take longer than others to “find the maximum funny.” We have learned that sometimes if you just take a step back and attack it in a different way, the character personalities that Stephen Hillenburg created will point the way. It’s like a Jedi opening himself up to “The Force.”
Carolyn: The live action episode “SpongeBob's Big Birthday Blowout” It was surreal being a live action version of my character and would love to do it again…but better.
Rodger: “The Lemonade Stand” was the hardest show ever for me. I had to repeat a sequence where I had to 1. Be shocked and scream, 2. Violently spray out ink, (nose and mouth sounds), 3. Then scream again and run away. This sequence was repeated over and over. Exhausting.
Do you have a favorite song from the show?
Clancy: How about three? “This Grill Is Not A Home,” “Oh, Krusty Krab,” and, of course, “Sweet Victory.”
What attracts people to this show and universe?
Bill: The challenging marriage of cleverness and innocence.
Mr. Lawrence: SpongeBob and his cohorts are the thing. The characters are very relatable, and they are not afraid to show real emotions and have real conflicts with each other. That’s what makes great comedy and that’s why people keep coming back. They come for the compelling characters and stay for the pie in the face.
Tom: That is very simple and very complex at the same time! The main ingredients are good vibes, simplicity, escape, and plenty of goofy jokes!
Nickelodeon SpongeBob SquarePants 25th anniversary year-long celebration kicks off the show’s stars, SpongeBob SquarePants (Kenny) and Patrick Star (Fagerbakke), hosting the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024, live from their undersea home of Bikini Bottom on Saturday, July 13, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT).
The immersive broadcast is the first-time animated characters will host a full-length awards show and marks the beginning of an array of multiplatform initiatives launching in their honor.
Here’s a quick teaser:
Nickelodeon has also shared a few SpongeBob facts, so take notes!
SpongeBob SquarePants is one of Paramount International’s most widely distributed properties in history. The show is available in 180+ markets, translated in 30+ languages, and averages over 90 million total viewers every quarter.
The series has received multiple Emmy Awards including Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for Tom Kenny (2020 and 2018), Individual Achievement in Animation, Storyboard – Alessandro Taini (2020), Outstanding Children’s Animated Series (2018), Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing (2014), and Outstanding Special Class Animated Program (2010). In addition, at the 2018 Daytime Emmy Awards Stephen Hillenburg received a special honor for his contribution and impact in the animation field.
The all-new specially produced episodes (with Easter eggs!) catch up with former jellyfishing champion Kevin C. Cucumber and journeys through different eras of Bikini Bottom and travels 2000 years into the future with Plankton.
On streaming home Paramount+, titles coming this month include SpongeBob SquarePants seasons 1-13; season two of original spinoff series Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years, and season one of The Patrick Star Show; theatrical films, such as The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie; and anniversary-themed specials throughout the year.
Nickelodeon UK and ParalympicsGB have partnered to produce Play like a Sponge, a shortform series that inspires kids to find their inner SpongeBob as he cheers them on in their quest to learn about and sample new sports with paralympic athletes ahead of the upcoming games in Paris this August. Premieres this July on Nickelodeon UK & Ireland and Channel 5.
New Digital Experiences
Creator Consultant, SpongeBob TikTok: Nickelodeon is diving deep into the heart of Bikini Bottom to recruit a bubbly, creative, and meme-savvy social media creator to work on the SpongeBob SquarePants’ TikTok account. Those interested in making a splash can apply to the opportunity here.
SpongeBob Simulator on Roblox: Nickelodeon and Gamefam team up to kick start an epic multiweek (June 21 – July 18) SpongeBob 25th Anniversary event on Roblox where players will experience an unforgettable unlock in SpongeBob Simulator after completing the multigame challenge, as well as exclusive UGC rewards and Bikini Bottom buddies.
YouTube: All new short-form originals emerge this summer on the SpongeBob YouTube channel, including new episodes of “SpongeBob: Reimagined,” “SpongeBob: IRL,” and a DoodleBob YouTube Shorts series where he uses his pencil to redraw classic SpongeBob scenes starring himself as the main character.
CALLING ALL GOOFY GOOBERS! (ROCK!) Are ya ready for a deep dive into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants? The SpongeBob YouTube channel is THE PLACE for all fan-favorite SpongeBob moments! Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!
