Kate Mulgrew Reveals What Convinced Her to Return as Captain Janeway for 'Star Trek: Prodigy'

Convincing Kate Mulgrew to return as Kathryn Janeway in Star Trek: Prodigy was no easy task.

Today (Oct. 24), Mulgrew virtually attended the unveiling of a statue honoring her Star Trek: Voyager captain in the character's future birthplace of Bloomington, Indiana. During the event, she took some questions and brought up her involvement with Star Trek: Prodigy. Some fans were surprised to hear she'd be in Prodigy after previously seeming reluctant to return to the Star Trek universe. Much as with Patrick Stewart's return for Star Trek: Picard, convincing Mulgrew to reprise her role was a long process and took some persistence from Star Trek television head Alex Kurtzman. Ultimately, the allure of reaching a new generation of fans is what convinced Mulgrew to come back.

"Well, frankly, the negotiations took quite a long time," Mulgrew said. "When Alex Kurtzman presented me with this idea, I wasn't entirely sure, and then over the months, the conversation evolved into what we could bring to an entirely new demographic of watchers. I thought the idea of bringing this to young minds was just too exciting, too evocative, and too promising."

Despite her initial reluctance to return to Janeway, she compared her relationship to the Starfleet captain to a "perfect marriage," at least by the time Voyager ended. "By the end of Star Trek: Voyager, it was a marriage made in heaven," she said. "As you know, I was shot out of a canon, and all I could do was stand and feel numb at the same time. By the seventh season, I belonged to her, and she belonged to me, and I carry this forward every day in the most unusual way. It's a transcendent kind of reality."

Captain Kathryn Janeway statue in Bloomington, Indiana. Credit: Facebook / @JanewayStatue.

Mulgrew announced at New York Comic Con Metaverse that she will reprise her role as Janeway in Star Trek: Prodigy. During the event, Mulgrew said, "I have invested every scintilla of my being in Captain Janeway, and I can’t wait to endow her with nuance that I never did before in Star Trek: Prodigy. How thrilling to be able to introduce to these young minds an idea that has elevated the world for decades. To be at the helm again is going to be deeply gratifying in a new way for me.”

Star Trek: Prodigy is a new animated series in the works for Nickelodeon that is aimed at younger views. It is one of several Star Trek projects currently in development as the franchise continues to expand. The CG-animated series will debut exclusively on Nickelodeon in 2021.

From Daily Star Trek News:

Star Trek: Voyager’s Kate Mulgrew is optimistic about Prodigy at Captain Janeway statue unveiling

OCTOBER 26, 2020 - Over the weekend, a new statue commemorating the character of Captain Janeway from Star Trek: Voyager was unveiled in her hometown of Bloomington, Indiana. And as a special guest, Janeway actor Kate Mulgrew was on hand - virtually - to say a few words about Voyager’s (and now Star Trek: Prodigy’s) captain.

The event was streamed live on Facebook by The Captain Janeway Bloomington Collective, and our sister podcast, Women at Warp, covered it on their blog. Appearing remotely, Mulgrew discussed Janeway’s legacy as a role model.

Speaking about her feelings on having a statue erected with her likeness, she told those watching the dedication, “It is a great privilege to have played [Janeway] and to know of her great resonance in the world today.”

Peter Kaczmarczyk of The Captain Janeway Bloomington Collective, the group behind the new statue, said, “I love my Trek but Captain Janeway is so much more than just a great character among the Trek pantheon. [...] We have our share of Trek nerds but we have a lot more people who respect and honor who Captain Janeway is and what she represents.”

Kaczmarczyk continued, “From the very beginning we stressed that this wasn’t just about a Star Trek character, it was about Captain Janeway the role model, the inspiration, the leader who young girls and women could, and still can, look up to.”

Mulgrew told the small crowd that she was moved by hearing the speakers at the unveiling, and expressed optimism that she will continue Janeway’s legacy in the upcoming Nickelodeon animated series Star Trek: Prodigy. She said, “To realize that Janeway has had such an important role in your lives, and I think, in cultural history, is not only terribly affecting to me, but makes me want to go forth in a new way, and I am doing that, I think, with Prodigy.”

If you happen to be in Bloomington, Indiana, you can see the new Janeway statue in person on the B-line trail next to the WonderLab Science Museum. You can watch the entire unveiling ceremony on Facebook, at facebook.com/janewaystatue, or check out the website for more information at janewaycollective.org.

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Originally published: Sunday, October 25, 2020.

Sources: ComicBook (II).

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Melissa Joan Hart Reveals Which Prop From ‘Clarissa Explains It All’ She Wishes She Would’ve Taken From the Set

Melissa Joan Hart provided insight into the teenage mind on Clarissa Explains It All. She played the title character, Clarissa Darling, who clued the audience in on her life.

Clarissa would often sit in her bedroom and provide details about school, friends, her annoying younger brother, and crushes. A teenager herself while filming the show, Hart starred in the beloved Nickelodeon series from 1991 – 1994.

The series, which ran for four seasons, has come to be known as a classic ‘90s TV show. A pilot for a spin-off show called Clarissa Now was shot by CBS in 1995, but unfortunately wasn't picked up for a full series (the pilot can be watched here).

Today, Hart’s still an actor and she has keepsakes from various acting gigs. But when it comes to Clarissa Explains It All she wishes she would’ve left the set with one specific item from her character’s bedroom. 

In a 2019 interview with Architectural Digest about making her Lake Tahoe home her family’s main residence, the 44-year-old talked about what she wishes she would’ve taken from the set of Clarissa Explains It All - which was based at Nickelodeon Studios at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida - and what she ended up with.

What does Hart wish she would’ve taken? “The white and red checker quilt,” she told Architectural Digest. “It’s just so iconic. I really wish I had taken that.”

The quilt always sat on Clarissa’s bed and seeing as her bedroom was one of the most often-used sets it made many appearances throughout the series.

Hart’s time on Clarissa Explains It All didn’t end with her leaving without a keepsake. She kept a vintage sign. 

“There was this episode where there was a gas station, and there was this old-fashioned circular Texaco sign. I took that,” she said.

“When I was a teenager, I had it in my bedroom,” she added, saying it was hanging up “for a long time.”

Not exactly like the hubcaps hanging up on the wall in Clarissa’s bedroom but still car-related.  

‘Clarissa Explains It All’ creator got pushback on Clarissa’s bedroom decor

Mitchell Kriegman, the creator of Clarissa Explains It All, reflected on the drama that ensued when he shared his visions for Clarissa’s bedroom with Mental Floss.

“I’ll never forget when we designed her room,” he said. “The designer was very upset at first because he wanted to design a very girly room. And I said, ‘OK, you can design her girly room,’ and so they did. It was pink.” 

Kriegman then proceeded to have the walls covered with black paint and it didn’t go over well.

“Then I said, ‘Now we’re going to take car paint and paint black checkers across the wall,’” he recalled. “They were in shock. I mean, there was a cameraman who said, ‘What is she, possessed by the devil?’”

Kriegman also noted he instituted a no-purple rule for any of the sets or the wardrobe. An arbitrary rule he made on the advice of an industry veteran, purple ended up making it into the wardrobe or the set multiple times. 

While Hart didn’t get the quilt maybe someday she can explain what happened to it after Clarissa Explains It All went off the air after four seasons.

There was talk about Nickelodeon reviving Clarissa Explains It All for a new generation of fans, but unfortunately, talks seem to have stalled for now. However, Hart's voice can be heard in Nickelodeon's The Casagrandes.

Melissa has also revealed that she has some of the props from Sabrina The Teenage Witch in which she featured. She managed to take with her a hanging mirror and an umbrella holder that was made of wrought iron. She also remained with some candlestick holders and a sign written Witches Brew that still hangs in her kitchen.

Melissa didn't find her favorite role in either Nickelodeon's Clarissa Explains It All or Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Melissa's favorite role was in the ABC Family show, Melissa & Joey. The show had five seasons that started in August 2010 and ended in August 2015. Melissa said that she enjoyed the play so much because she was able to inject her real personality into the film.

Although she wasn't making a lot of money from the show initially, it's believed that from season 2, Melissa could pocket up to $40,000 per episode. The show ended after season five after Joe married Mel and gave birth to twins.

Melissa rose to fame at an early age, and throughout her acting career, she befriended and dated fellow actors, musicians, and other celebrities. She became friends with pop superstar Britney Spears - who once guest starred on Sabrina - and she even appeared in some of Britney's music videos.

In her memoir, Melissa talks about how she used to sneak Spears in and out of clubs, and how they did a lot of stuff together. She also revealed in her memoir how she disliked Ashton Kutcher, and she always made sure that she kept some distance from him.

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Originally published: Monday, October 26, 2020 at 01:18 GMT.

Original source: Showbiz Cheat Sheet (II), moms.

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Festival of Licensing Unveils ViacomCBS-Sponsored Community and Wellbeing Programme

Festival of Licensing Unveils Community and Wellbeing Program

ViacomCBS Consumer Products will officially sponsor a community and wellbeing program at Festival of Licensing.

Festival of Licensing, the month-long virtual gathering celebrating the global licensing industry from Oct. 6-29, has unveiled its Community and Wellbeing program, sponsored by ViacomCBS Consumer Products.

The online program will feature the following complementary elements:

1. Exclusive wellbeing sessions brought to you by ViacomCBS Consumer Products that will include:

• Family Friendly Dance & Yoga:  Drawing from Nick Jr. exercise videos, festival goers will be encouraged to take a break from the serious stuff to have fun and exercise with their kids;
• Retro Workout Class:  Neon? Check. Headbands? Check. You’re ready for the Festival of Licensing retro workout. Featuring MTV products in a high-energy workout class with a soundtrack that raises heartrates and celebrates the classic MTV of the ‘80s and ‘90s, the Festival retro workout will also showcase the ‘MTV Move’ pro-social initiative; and
• Self-Care:  A self-care expert from the ViacomCBS Wellness studio will share easy tips on nutrition, sleep and exercise, as well as showcase some funny moments from iconic characters practicing the same habits. The self-care session will end with a guided meditation and a welcome chance to unwind.

2. Business Mentoring and Advice Clinics:

• Festival goers can take advantage of in-region business mentoring and advice clinics offering legal, financial and career advice. Speed networking sessions will also be available to those looking for new job opportunities.

3. Global charity fundraiser in support of The Light Fund, Magic Wheelchair and Licensing International Small Business Global Grants Fund:

• A huge charity fundraiser involving the global licensing industry and beyond will launch very shortly.

“We’re delighted to be working alongside ViacomCBS to bring valuable – and much needed – community and wellbeing content to Festival of Licensing attendees from all over the world,” says Anna Knight, vice president, Global Licensing Group, Informa Markets. “Surviving through COVID has been incredibly challenging for many – whether financially, physically or emotionally – and it’s important that Festival both acknowledges this and provides meaningful support where we can.”

Festival of Licensing runs online Oct. 6-29. Brands interested in exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities should visit FestivalOfLicensing.com, where free visitor registration is also open.

Get moving with Festival of Licensing’s Community and Wellbeing sponsor @ViacomCBS!

With Nick Jr. family friendly exercise, a retro MTV workout, and Bikini Bottom yoga, there’s a little something for everyone. #ViacomCBS#FestivalofLicensing #sponsored pic.twitter.com/0dwtnMCGrO

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From License Global:

Industry Leaders Highlight their Vision for Licensing's Future

Executives from across manufacturing, retail and brands are set to spotlight the future of consumer product licensing.

Licensing Leadership Summit is the culmination of the month-long Festival of Licensing virtual event, and offers global brand licensing decision makers insight and thought leadership panels that will help shape their strategic direction for 2021.

The two-day conference, taking place Oct. 28-29, is packed with industry-led thought leadership and online conversations about the opportunities ahead. It will virtually unite the whole licensing industry to form connections, share knowledge and secure licensing deals, and is brought to you by the organizers of Licensing Expo and Brand Licensing Europe.

Each day of the program will include insightful keynotes on the retail and licensing trends shaping the market. Following each keynote, attendees will have the opportunity to tune into an array of sessions covering a wide range of topics, issues and strategic opportunities facing the world of brand licensing such as TikTok, eSports, and gaming to evergreens like museum licensing, as well as hear from industry thought leaders including NPD, MoMA, NFLPA, Sesame Workshop, Hallmark, Trend Bible, Fashion Snoops, Redbubble, Legendary Entertaiment, Funko, Zynga, Nickelodeon, BBC, CPLG Wildbrain, Kantar, FlowHaven and many more.

All sessions will be available on-demand throughout both live event days and for four weeks after the conference ends. We’ve provided a snapshot of the agenda below and you can view the complete program here.

Different by Design: MoMA’s Modern Approach to Museum Licensing

Speaker: Robin Sayetta, Head of Business Development, Retail, The Museum of Modern Art

The Athlete Influencer Difference

Speakers: Terése Whitehead, Senior Manager of Sponsorship and Operations, NFL Player's Association, Inc.; Isaac Rochell, American Football Player

What Do Licensees Want?

Speakers: Connie Chang, Director of Licensing, C-Life Group; Tonya Kirby, Director of Licensing, Retro Brands; and Rick Lowe, Managing Director, Brands In

Moderator: James Dohnert, Content Editor, License Global

How Games Ate the Licensing World 

Speakers: Chris Petrovic, Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Strategy, M&A and Business Development, Zynga, Inc., and Shaan Akbar, Digital Media Executive and Consultant

How to Combat the Explosion of Print On-Demand Whack-A-Mole on Social Media

Speakers: Rachel Aronson, Head of Business Development, CounterFind, and Jamie Gerson, Head of Strategic Partnerships, CounterFind

Thinking Beyond Revenue: A Holistic Licensing Approach in the Post-Normal

Speakers: Kalle Törmä, FlowHaven, and Anita Castellar, Chief Executive Officer, FanGirl Consulting and Brand Management

Digital Talent: The Future

Speaker: Sid Kaufman, Licensing Agent, UTA

Moderator: Amanda Cioletti, Event and Content Director, Global Licensing Group, Informa Markets

Product as Solutions

Speakers: Lilly Berelovich, President and Chief Creative Officer, Fashion Snoops; Jenna Guarascio, Director of Content Strategy, Fashion Snoops; and Carrera Kurnik, Culture Editor and Consumer Strategist, Fashion Snoops   

Something Old, Something New: How to Plan for Changing Consumer Behaviors 

Speakers: James Foti, Worldpanel Division, Consumer Insight Director, Entertainment, Kantar, and Glen Tooke, Worldpanel Division, Consumer Insight Director, Fashion, Kantar

Licensing and the Toy Industry: A Changing Landscape                                           

Speaker: Juli Lennet, Vice President and Industry Advisor, U.S. Toys, The NPD Group

I Want it Now!: Using the Fan to Expand Distribution

Speaker: Lauren Winarski, Senior Manager, Brand and Licensing, Funko

Knowledge is Power: Throw Away Your Crystal Ball

Speakers: Frank Masterson, formerly of Hallmark, and Tony Scott, Senior Promotions Manager, Edgewell Personal Care

Moderator: Marty Malysz, President, Dependable Rights

New Directions at Retail

Speaker: Robin Lewis, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Robin Report

Moderator: Maura Regan, President, Licensing International

Finding Opportunity in the Overwhelm: Key Trends in Consumerism 

Speakers: Maxwell Luthy, Evangelist at Large, TrendWatching

How the World’s Best Brands use Trends to Succeed

Speaker: Joanna Feeley, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Trend Bible

COVID-19: What Happens Next?

Speaker: Bibi Wardak, Content Editor, License Global

YouTube and You: Insights to Drive Retail and Consumer Product Strategies

Speakers: Steve Manners, Vice President, Business Development, WildBrain CPLG and WildBrain Spark, and Jon Gisby, Managing Director, WildBrain Spark

Esports: The Hottest New Licensing Category in Latin America

Speakers: Maca Rotter, President and Chief Executive Officer, La Panaderia, and Habacuc Guzmán, Co-Founder and Director, Arena Esports GG

Forging a Sustainable Future      

Speakers: Mart Drake-Knight, Owner, Teemill; Rikesh Desai, Licensing Director, Merchandise and Gaming, BBC Studios; Anita Manju, Senior Licensing Manager, Softlines, BBC Studios; and Helena Stopher, Founder, Products of Change

Moderator: Ben Roberts, Content Editor, EMEA, License Global

Orchestrating Speed-to-Market: How to Make Everything Hum in Concert

Speaker: Gabriela Arenas, Vice President, Licensing, North America, Sesame Workshop

Moderator: Amanda Cioletti, Event and Content Director, Licensing, Informa Markets

The Importance of Licensing to Brand Owners in these Turbulent Times

Speaker: Michael Stone, Co-Founder and Chairman, Beanstalk

UGC Marketplaces and Brand Licensing

Speakers: Christina Lima, Vice President, Global Franchise Management and Creative Services, ITV Studios; Eric Morse, Senior Vice President, Content Partnerships, Redbubble; and James Ngo, Executive Vice President, Franchise Management, Legendary Entertainment

From Screen to Shelves

Speakers: Nina Hahn, Senior Vice President, Nickelodeon; Veronica Hart, Executive Vice President, Franchise Planning, ViacomCBS; Mark Kingston, Senior Vice President, International Licensing, ViacomCBS Consumer Products

Moderator: Rachel Sandler, Vice President, Communications, Consumer Products, ViacomCBS

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Originally published: Sunday, September 6, 2020 at 21:32 BST.

Additional source: Toy World Magazine; Update H/T: Special thanks to @RegularTweetsUK!

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'Ricky Zoom' Season Two to Rev Onto Nick Jr. UK in November 2020

Entertainment One (eOne) is gearing up for the debut of Ricky Zoom season two (52×11 minute episodes) on Nick Jr. UK & Ireland in November 2020!

Ricky Zoom follows the adventures of Ricky, a little red rescue bike, and his loyal Bike Buddies as they zoom around their Wheelford community helping others, trying out new stunts, and learning to stand on their own two wheels.

Meet the Bike Buddies along for the ride:

- Ricky Zoom – A little rescue bike that loves to go fast, Ricky is a loyal friend and natural leader of the Bike Buddies.

- Loop Hoopla – An adventurous dirt bike with a happy-go-lucky attitude, Loop loves having fun and trying crazy new stunts.

- Scootio Wizzbang – Scootio is bright, brainy and never afraid to speak her mind. She loves using her technical genius and gadgets to solve problems.

- DJ Rumbler – DJ has a huge heart and would do anything for his friends. He also has a super toolbox and a robotic arm, so there is nothing he cannot build—or knock down.

Developed by Emmy Award-winning creator Alexander Bar and production house Frog Box, Ricky Zoom highlights the importance of friendship, resourcefulness, community and teamwork. Celebrating differences is one of many zoomtastic themes within the series. The series has been renewed for season two.

Ricky Zoom revved onto Nick Jr. during autumn 2020, where it received a strong debut, being watched by 2.0m to date. The series also raced onto Milkshake! in April 2020, where it has become the number-one show for kids aged 4-6 during its timeslot. The series also airs on Nick Jr. USA.

The growing broadcast exposure will drive awareness for Ricky Zoom as eOne builds up to the consumer products roll-out in autumn which will see additional toys released by master toy partner, Tomy. New toys will include the RC Turbo Tricky Ricky (pictured below), which does real wheelies and boasts the ability to do 360-degree stunt spins. The new toy line is being supported by a heavyweight TV and VOD campaign, targeted social media and digital activations, and targeted influencer campaigns.

The property’s growing popularity was evident in the response to its first app, Welcome to Wheelford, which has been downloaded more than 4 million times globally since its release in August 2019.

Toy World Magazine recently spoke to Katie Rollings, SVP UK Licensing, Hasbro about the company's upcoming plans for the Ricky Zoom brand: "The Ricky Zoom product rollout started earlier this year, in July, and so far, the sales data we're seeing is really strong, bolstered by the great broadcast across Milkshake! and Nick Jr.," said Rollings. "Our plan remains the same as it was the start of the year - a steady rollout, building out the categories as we head into 2021. Towards the end of this year, we'll start to see more on the softlines side, such as nightwear, and other categories will be unveiled from January onwards: publishing, daywear, puzzles and games, wheeled toys and more. We'll be working closely with retailers and licensees to drive those activations where it makes sense. We're pleased with the start Ricky has had; now we need to build on it."

Rollings also talked about the Peppa Pig brand, which came into the Hasbro fold following the toy company acquiring eOne. "With Peppa, it has alreadys been very much an always-on approach. She's always done well for us, and I'm sure she will continue to do so. We've identified new areas with room for growth which will be explored throughout the year, and we're already in discussions with may retailers for 2021 activation plans."

Hasbro also revealed that, now they have iconic eOne properties such as Peppa Pig, rather than burn bridges with the partnerships that eOne made for Peppa Pig prior to the brand, they'll continue to work with licensees, whilst also working on finding new gaps and opportunities in the marketplace to exploit.

For more information on Ricky Zoom, please visit the series website and get up to speed on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Online at nickjr.co.uk and the Nick Jr. Play app, parents and preschoolers can find lots of videos, games and activities guaranteed to keep their little ones occupied for hours. Parents can also like the official Nick Jr. UK & Ireland Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages and sign up to the official Nick Jr. Fan Club for the latest Nick Jr. news, highlights, video clips, competitions and more.

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About Nick Jr.

Where every day’s an adventure, Nick Jr. is a top-performing commercial pre-school entertainment brand in cable and satellite homes. Launched in 1999 as the world's first channel dedicated to pre-school children, Nick Jr.’s programming includes beloved shows PAW Patrol, Shimmer and Shine, Nella the Princess Knight and Peppa Pig. Kids and parents can find lots of video clips, games, exclusive activities and downloads featuring their favourite Nick Jr. friends online at nickjr.co.uk and on the Nick Jr. Play app. Viewers also have the opportunity to catch up with the schedule through Nick Jr. +1. Nick Jr. is available on Sky 615, Virgin 715, through BT Vision and TalkTalk channel 318.

About Nickelodeon

The Nickelodeon Network is a top-performing commercial kids’ TV network in the UK and Ireland with Nickelodeon channels available in over 13 million cable and satellite homes. Having launched in 1993 Nickelodeon UK comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families, and is a joint venture between Viacom International Media Networks and BSkyB.

Originally published: Tuesday, October 06, 2020.

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ViacomCBS Consumer Products Unveils 2021 Highlights for the UK

ViacomCBS Consumer Products has unveiled some of its exciting plans for 2021!

ViacomCBS Consumer Products has new developments coming through in 2021. The diverse and extensive portfolio will have products on offer for 'Every Age, Every Aisle, Everywhere'.

In 2021, PAW Patrol releases its first-ever feature length film, Paw Patrol: The Movie. In partnership with Spin Master Entertainment, Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures, the film will hit the big screen in August 2021, as the pups leave Adventure Bay for a new mission in Adventure City. The movie will feature big-screen storytelling and epic action, which will include new locations, vehicles, characters and a roster of celebrity voice talent to create the ultimate 2021 family summer movie. The release will be supported by a multi-phased global marketing campaign with investment spanning the wider ViacomCBS eco-system and beyond. The fresh new look will offer the opportunity to create and distribute new and different cross-category consumer products for the brand.

Blue's Clues & You! will be one of 2021's top contenders in the pre-school area. Reigniting this cult pre-school powerhouse has already proven successful. Thanks to an approach across linear and digital, reaching kids wherever they watch content, the show was the number one preschool premiere in the UK when it first launched on Nick Jr. in May 2020. In the Blue's Clues & You! universe, children can learn, interact with the host and be challenged with problems to solve, all while having fun. The UK consumer product team will leverage the learning through play element to create a range of toys for 2-5 year olds for the 2021 autumn/winter season.

Baby Shark was named a top five new brand in the global market by NPD in March 2020. ViacomCBS will be expanding the reach of this iconic brand through a Nick Jr. animated series, Baby Shark's Big Show, which will launch in the UK during Q2 2021. Next year will be the opportunity to expand on the franchise with new licensees and products launching.

Rugrats will be back in 2021 with a brand-new CG-animated series slated to launch in Q3 2021 on Nickelodeon. This series will include the well-known characters, threaded with the memorable humour of the classic series, while also being reimagined for a modern-day audience. A consumer products line will follow in 2022.

Other key 2021 developments for ViacomCBS Consumer Products will include the release of Top Gun Maverick in July 2021 and the launch of social stars such as That Girl Lay Lay and Johnny Orlando, following their respective partnerships with Nickelodeon and MTV.

More Nick: Nickelodeon Updates Icons, Sets New Characters for 2021 | Next-Gen Nick!

Originally published: Monday, October 26, 2020.

Original source: Toy World Magazine (October 2020)

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