Wednesday, May 26, 2021

New 'Rugrats' Series Will Feature a More Diverse Cast

Paramount+'s revival of Nickelodeon's beloved '90s series Rugrats will feature a more diverse cast, it has been revealed!


Betty DeVille is now a Latina and is part of the Carmichaels’ main group of friends. The news follows actor Natalie Morales, who voices the character in the new series, revealing that the character, mother of twins Phil and Lil, is also now gay in the new series.

Charlotte’s executive and put-upon assistant Jonathan is now a Latinx character who plays a much bigger role in the show. Additionally, Grandpa Lou also has a wider, more diverse group of friends that he interacts with throughout the series.

Another change fans can expect to see in the Rugrats revival is a slightly younger Susie Carmichael, who has been aged down so that she can no longer talk to adults and spoil Angelica’s plots. This gave the writers more freedom with the plot developments and kept Susie part of the core group of babies.

The all new Rugrats premieres Thursday, May 27 on Paramount+! Try it FREE today at ParamountPlus.com.


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Corus Unveils YTV and Treehouse's 2021-2022 Programming Slate

Toronto - Canada's Corus Entertainment today announced its powerful 2021-2022 programming slate for its top-rated specialty children's channels, YTV and Treehouse, which include the launches of new animated series Best & BesterZJ Sparkleton (working title) and The Hamster Show (working title)!

Best & Bester.

YTV

YTV is the place to be for non-stop Fam Fun, delivering another year of The Zone, The Zone Weekend and Big Fun Movies with beloved hosts Spencer, Tyra, Alex and Duhin. Plus, Spencer and Tyra are back for Season 2 of Kid Food Nation: The Show (8×11), where they embark on culinary missions with Canadian kid food nation heroes and answer questions like, “should I eat crickets?” or “are dandelions edible?.”

Nelvana continues to foster its partnerships with the best in kids entertainment, with the recently announced Best & Bester (52×11), a co-production between Nelvana, Eye Present and Gigglebug Entertainment, about two siblings and best friends obsessed with comparing the best things of all time while enjoying the power to transform themselves into anything they want, once a day – if only they can figure out what the best thing to be actually is! The series is also set to air on Nickelodeon channels internationally.

ZJ Sparkleton (Working Title) (26×22) is an original creator-driven 2D-animated series produced by Nelvana in partnership with Nickelodeon that follows quirky 10-year-old vlogger Ruby and her tail-zapping space alien best friend as they film their daily mishaps and adventures around town.

Audiences will discover the magic of birthdays through the fantastical adventures in Super Wish (52×11), produced by Nelvana and Discovery’s joint venture, redknot, and created by Nelvana’s own Vanessa Esteves and Daytime Emmy® Award winning art director, Adrian Thatcher.

Treehouse

A new addition to Treehouse, the #1 overall kids specialty network*, is The Hamster Show (Working Title) (26×22) produced by Nelvana in partnership with Nickelodeon, where a crew of furry friends keep an eye on their owner, “King” Harry, saving him from daily doom, granting his wishes and keeping his life running smoothly. The pet-ventures continue as everyone’s favourite P.U.R.S.T. agents get ready for action in the second season of Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe (52×11), produced by Nelvana and Discovery’s joint venture, redknot, and based on the best-selling books by Ashley Spires, published by Corus Entertainment’s Kids Can Press.

Coming 2022 is the animated feature film Toopy and Binoo (1×80), based on the series of the same name that aired on Treehouse in the early aughts. Following the theatrical release, the movie will have its broadcast premiere on Treehouse.

The news comes as Nelvana is celebrating 50 years of being a world-leading international producer and distributor of children’s animated and live-action content.

Show Information:

Best & Bester (52x11) – NEW
Nelvana / Eye Present / Gigglebug Entertainment

Best and Bester are siblings and best friends obsessed with comparing the best things of all time while
enjoying the power to transform themselves into anything they want, once a day – if only they can figure out what the best thing to be actually is!

Big Fun Movies
BGM Inc. / Corus Entertainment

Big Fun Movies is the place to be for fantastic family-friendly flicks, and behind-the-scenes action! Join Duhin as he interviews some of the biggest celebs about their blockbuster films, shares fun facts about your fav films and delivers all the latest news from Hollywood in BFM Buzz!

Kid Food Nation: The Show, Season 2 (8x11)
BGM Inc. / Corus Entertainment

Kid Food Nation: The Show is back! Join Spencer, Tyra, and our kid food nation heroes as they embark
on culinary missions and answer questions like, "Should I eat crickets?" or "Are dandelions edible?" The jam-packed 8 episode run will be fun, informative and inspirational to chefs both young and old!

Super Wish (52x11) – NEW
redknot, a joint venture between Nelvana and Discovery

Jesse inadvertently uses his super special 10th birthday wish to wish his birthday party would disappear,
and to his surprise, it does! Now he and his friends must venture through the mystical birthday dimension to track down and un-do his Super Wish. As they encounter wondrous characters and comical adventures, Jesse and his friends rediscover the magic of birthdays and how great it is to be a kid!

The Zone
BGM Inc. / Corus Entertainment

Attention Z-Heads! Join Spencer, Tyra and Alex in The Zone as they bring down the house with cool
contests, celeb interviews, games, sketches and awesome behind-the-scenes fun facts from all your fav
YTV shows!

The Zone Weekend
BGM Inc. / Corus Entertainment

Kickoff your weekend with Spencer and Alex in The Zone Weekend! Each Saturday morning the duo
bring hilarious sketches, games and interviews in-between your fav cartoons.

ZJ Sparkleton (Working Title) (26x22) – NEW
Nelvana / Nickelodeon

Quirky 10-year-old vlogger Ruby discovers her only video channel follower is a tail-zapping space alien from the planet Pudge named ZJ Sparkleton, and they quickly become best friends. Along with their friend Earl, a talking con-man squirrel, Ruby teaches ZJ about her version of Earth, while ZJ learns to control his unpredictable powers.

Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe, Season 2 (52x11)
redknot, a joint venture between Nelvana and Discovery

P.U.R.S.T. Agents Binky, Gracie, Gordon, Loo and Nola are back on the case and ready to protect their human families from even more aliens, robots, and interstellar threats. Certified and ready for action, this furr-tastic team is determined to go where no pet has gone before!

The Hamster Show (Working Title) (26x22) – NEW
Nelvana / Nickelodeon

8-year-old Harry is the proud owner of a crew of hamsters and the builder of their detailed and expansive tubed home. Little does Harry know that his furry friends are constantly watching him, believing that Harry is their King and they are his heroic protectors. Together, the hamsters explore their kingdom, comedically misunderstanding the human world and braving “royal missions,” such as saving King Harry from daily doom, granting his wishes and keeping his life running smoothly.

Toopy and Binoo – The Movie (1x80) – NEW
Echo Media

In one scatterbrained blunder after another, Toopy and a funny genie accidentally make Binoo’s beloved
stuffed toy, Patchy-Patch, disappear. Toopy, Binoo and the genie set off straight away in search of the
mythical world of “Lost and Found” where Patchy-Patch must surely be. Along the way, the little group
meets twin seagulls and a princess who has lost her dancing prince. Together, and despite Toopy’s
bumbling ways, they will attempt to find their lost loves.

For Corus Entertainment's Upfront 2021 press release for specialty channels, visit https://www.corusent.com.


Originally published: Wednesday, May 16, 2021.

H/T: ET Canada.

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Nickelodeon to Premiere 'The BeatBuds, Let’s Jam!' on Monday, June 7

Update - Official Nickelodeon press release:

Preschoolers Will Get Ready to Rock With Nickelodeon’s Brand-New Animated Series The Beatbuds, Let’s Jam!

Co-Produced by Scooter Braun’s SB Projects and Based on the Popular Kids’ Music Duo, Short-Form Series Premieres Monday, June 7


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BURBANK, Calif.--May 26, 2021--Preschoolers will get ready to rock with Nickelodeon’s brand-new animated series The BeatBuds, Let’s Jam! (formerly The BeatBuds), based on the popular kids’ music duo and premiering Monday, June 7, at 9 a.m. (ET/PT). Co-produced by Scooter Braun’s SB Projects in association with Cyber Group Studios, the short-form series (10 episodes) follows the musical adventures of Jonny and Matty, and features an original song in each episode. New episodes of The BeatBuds, Let’s Jam! will air daily through Friday, June 11, at 9 a.m. (ET/PT), on Nickelodeon as part of a Nick Jr. Beat Bash week-long programming event featuring music-themed episodes of hit series including PAW Patrol, Blue’s Clues & You! and Baby Shark’s Big Show!


The BeatBuds, Let’s Jam! will also air daily June 7-11 at 6 p.m. (ET/PT) on the Nick Jr. channel and be available on the Nick Jr. YouTube channels. The series will begin rolling out on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels internationally in July. Following the premiere, The BeatBuds, Let’s Jam! will be available on Nick Jr. On Demand and Download-To-Own services, NickJr.com and the Nick Jr. App.

In The BeatBuds, Let’s Jam!, rock ‘n’ roll duo and best friends Jonny and Matty, a.k.a. The BeatBuds, are traveling to their big concert, The BeatBASH. As they journey to the show in The Beat Bus, they have awesome fun-filled experiences making new friends and performing their songs with everyone and everything they encounter.

In the series premiere, “Hello BeatBuddies/The Silly Monkey,” Jonny and Matty are on their way to the Beat Bash when they get pulled into space by a friendly alien named Greeny, and must introduce themselves through the song “Hello BeatBuddies.” Then, The BeatBuds’ practice gets a monkey wrench thrown in it when they can’t find their instruments. They discover a Silly Monkey took their gear and are led on a wild monkey chase as they sing “The Silly Monkey.”

The BeatBuds, Let’s Jam! is written by Evan Sinclair (Ryan’s Mystery Playdate, The Aquabats! Super Show!), and executive produced by Mark Salisbury (Bubble Guppies, Butterbean’s Café), Anttu Harlin and Joonas Utti (Yellow Yeti) for Gigglebug Entertainment, which served as the animation studio. The BeatBuds, Jonathan Jonah and Matthew Shapiro, also serve as executive producers on the series along with Scooter Braun and Scott Manson on behalf of SB Projects and Cyber Group Studios. Production of The BeatBuds, Let’s Jam! for Nickelodeon is overseen by Eryk Casemiro, Senior Vice President, Nickelodeon Preschool.








About The BeatBuds

Best friends and musical partners since the age of six, Jonathan Jonah and Matthew Shapiro, a.k.a. Jonny Jingles and Matty Maracas, are The BeatBuds. Their mission is to create and perform rockin’ children’s music designed for the whole family to enjoy. Through educationally based, catchy tunes and an interactive music experience, the ‘Buds seamlessly entertain, educate, and bring families together to create memories that last a lifetime.

About SB Projects

Founded by Scooter Braun, SB Projects is a diversified entertainment and media company with ventures at the intersection of music, film, technology, brands, culture, and social good. In addition to managing a roster of some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, J Balvin, Idina Menzel, Demi Lovato, Ashley Graham and Tori Kelly, SB Projects has grown their film and television division to include a robust slate of projects including the FX Network’s most watched comedy series “Dave,” YouTube’s record breaking docuseries “Justin Bieber: Seasons,” CBS’s “Scorpion,” Ariana Grande feature documentary “Excuse Me, I Love You” with Netflix, “Never Say Never,” which remains the highest grossing music documentary in domestic box-office history and most recently, YouTube’s critically acclaimed four part docuseries “Demi Lovato: Dancing With The Devil”. The company also has many projects in active development including “Trap Queen” from creator Miquel Nolla for Freeform, "Anna K" based on the best-selling novel by Jenny Lee, an untitled K-Pop film for 20thCentury Studios, and “The Undesirables” for Amazon Studios among many others. In addition, SB Projects has a multi-year, first-look deal with Amazon Studios to develop television projects.

About Cyber Group Studios

Cyber Group Studios is a leading producer and distributor of animated series and a developer of global entertainment brands for children and families worldwide. Founded in 2005 and employing around 150 people, the company has set offices in Paris (France) and Los Angeles (USA), studios in Paris and Roubaix (France). Cyber Groups Studios creates and promotes content for Broadcasters, Digital Platforms, Theatres and Direct-to-Consumers (home entertainment, interactive games, consumer products). The company’s dedication for managing content resonating with kids and families globally has earned Cyber Group Studios multiple international awards. For more information, visit: www.cybergroupstudios.com

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 42nd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of ViacomCBS Inc. (Nasdaq: VIACA, VIAC).

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Original post:

The BeatBuds, Let’s Jam! is coming to Nickelodeon on June 7th with 10 episodes! The brand new preschool series will follow Jonny and Matty as they travel to The BeatBASH concert. A clip shows them merging adventure and catchy songs all wrapped up in a educationally based animated package.


BSCkids had the chance to watch a short clip of the show and reveal that the animations has a "very colorful style that has that hand drawn look" and that the snippet they saw "was funny and engaging".

"After success in several different areas of entertainment, The BeatBuds brand is continuing to grow, expanding into television with a brand-new animated preschool series on Nickelodeon, The BeatBuds, Let’s Jam!, co-produced with Scooter Braun’s SB Projects. The BeatBuds, Let’s Jam! short-form series will follow the musical adventures of Jonny and Matty as they travel to their big concert, The BeatBASH, having awesome fun-filled experiences and making new friends along the way. Each episode will feature an original song written and performed by the ‘Buds. Jonny and Matty also serve as executive producers on the series."

Hopefully The BeatBuds, Let’s Jam! toys are not far behind!


Originally published: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 21:14 BST.

Special thanks to @TVShowsFan for the correction!; Press release via Business Wire.

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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for May 26, 2021 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for May 26, 2021 | Nickelodeon



The all new CG-animated Rugrats series premieres Thursday, May 27, exclusively on Paramount+!


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.

Read more Rugrats comic strips!: https://www.creators.com/features/rugrats

More Nick: First Look: Nickelodeon's All-New Animated 'Rugrats' Reunites Members of the Original Voice Cast to Reprise Roles!

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First Reading, Zooms and Puppies 🐶 | Club 57 | Nickelodeon Latin America

Primera lectura, zooms y perritos 🐶 | Club 57 | Nickelodeon en Español


Mira cómo fue la primera lectura de guión de la segunda temporada de Club 57 con todo el elenco. Te adelantamos algo: ¡fue súper divertida! Además, ensayar a distancia definitivamente tiene sus ventajas…¡todos mostraron a sus adorables perritos! Si alguna vez te preguntaste cómo se ve Sebastián Silva sosteniendo un cachorrito, has llegado al lugar indicado.

No te pierdas el estreno de la segunda temporada de Club 57, el 14 de Junio en la pantalla de Nickelodeon, y el pre-estreno digital del primer episodio el 11 de junio en el canal de Youtube Nickelodeon en Español.


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