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  • Nickelodeon Unveils First Teaser Trailer for ‘Are You Afraid of the Dark?’ Reboot

    Nickelodeon Unveils First Teaser Trailer for ‘Are You Afraid of the Dark?’ Reboot

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    The Midnight Society meets again.

    Nickelodeon dropped a teaser trailer for its reboot of “Are You Afraid of the Dark?,” the popular ’90s horror anthology series.

    The three-part limited series, which premieres in October, introduces a new group of Midnight Society kids, who gather around the fire to tell the terrifying story of Carnival of Doom — only to have events of the story come to life.

    The original series debuted on Canada’s YTV and aired in the U.S. on Nickelodeon from 1990 to 1996 and 1999-2000. The cast featured numerous up-and-coming actors, including Elisha Cuthbert, JoAnna Garcia Swisher, and Rachel Blanchard.

    “Are You Afraid of The Dark? was my introduction to the horror genre and made me a fan for life,” series writer BenDavid Grabinski told Entertainment Weekly. “I hope we’re lucky enough to have our series do the same. It’s going to be a fun and scary ride, and I’m honored to introduce the Midnight Society to a whole new generation of kids.”

  • ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Renewed For Season 13 by Nickelodeon

    ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Renewed For Season 13 by Nickelodeon

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    Life in Bikini Bottom will go on. Nickelodeon has renewed “SpongeBob SquarePants” for Season 13.

    “SpongeBob” has been the No. 1 kids animated TV series for the past 17 years and recently aired the special “Spongebob’s Big Birthday Blowout” to mark its 20th anniversary, which ranked as the top-rated kids program for the year.

    To further celebrate the anniversary, Nickelodeon has an 1,800 square-foot booth at Comic-Con this week.

    The show also received an Outstanding Short Form Animated Program Emmy nomination yesterday for the episode“Plankton Paranoia.”

    “SpongeBob SquarePants” Season 13 will bring back voice cast members Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick Star), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy Cheeks) and Mr. Lawrence (Plankton), and current show runners Vince Waller and Marc Ceccarelli.

  • A ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Prequel Series Is Headed to Nickelodeon

    A ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Prequel Series Is Headed to Nickelodeon

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    Ever wonder what SpongeBob SquarePants was like before he moved into a pineapple in Bikini Bottom? Fans of the beloved Nickelodeon series will find out soon, with a “SpongeBob” prequel series headed to the network.

    Deadline has the scoop on “Kamp Koral,” which is set to follow a 10-year-old SpongeBob as he spends a summer at the titular sleepaway camp. The series has received a 13-episode order, and will be animated with CGI, a departure from the OG show’s signature 2D animated look.

    Here’s the breakdown of the series, according to Deadline:

    In the series, SpongeBob and his pals spend the summer building underwater campfires, catching wild jellyfish, and swimming in Lake Yuckymuck at the craziest camp in the kelp forest, Kamp Koral.

    Sounds pretty delightful to us. And apparently, there’s more where that came from, with Nickelodeon planning additional future “SpongeBob” spinoffs in the coming years. All that extra content is meant to capitalize on the show’s enduring popularity: It’s been the number one kids’ animated program on TV for 17 years and counting, inspiring two feature films (with a third due out next year) and a Tony-nominated Broadway musical.

    There’s no word yet on when audiences can expect to enroll in “Kamp Koral,” though fans of the original series will soon have a big milestone to celebrate: The show’s 20th anniversary. A splashy one-hour special, “SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout,” will mark the occasion. It premieres on July 12.

    [via: Deadline]

  • Nickelodeon Making Animated ‘Paddington’ Series With Ben Whishaw Voicing

    Nickelodeon Making Animated ‘Paddington’ Series With Ben Whishaw Voicing

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    The lovable, marmalade-eating Paddington Bear is coming to Nickelodeon.

    “Paddington” franchise producers Studiocanal and David Heyman are teaming up with the network on a new CGI-animated series, with Ben Whishaw returning to voice the character.

    Each episode will open and close with Paddington’s letters to Aunt Lucy as he tells her what he’s learned about life through the day’s new adventure.

    The fully-animated series will be aimed at pre-schoolers and air on Nickelodeon’s networks in 2020.

    “It is a joy to bring this uniquely life-enhancing bear to a whole new audience of younger children,” Heyman said. “We are thrilled that the inimitably brilliant Ben Whishaw will continue to voice Paddington.”

    The two “Paddington” movies have been big hits, both commercially and critically. The 2014 original earned $268 million worldwide, Studiocanal’s biggest theatrical release of all time. The 2017 sequel took in more than $227.3 million worldwide.

    “Paddington 3” is currently in development.

  • An Animated ‘Star Trek’ Series Is Likely Headed to Nickelodeon

    An Animated ‘Star Trek’ Series Is Likely Headed to Nickelodeon

    Star Trek
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    The exploration of the “Star Trek” universe continues: An animated series aimed at kids looks likely to land at Viacom’s Nickelodeon network.

    The network is close to reaching a deal for the new series, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Like other recent installments in the franchise, it comes from writer-producer Alex Kurtzman. Writers Kevin and Dan Hageman are also behind the show.

    Although the show targets a younger audience, Kurtzman has made it clear that he hopes it will appeal to a broad audience. In early February, he told Comicbook.com that “it will traditionally look younger” but added that “hopefully the [viewer] age rage is somewhere between 8 and 45.”

    “I think you’ll find that it is utterly reverent of everything we love about ‘Trek,’” Kurtzman also told the publication at the time.

    Kurtzman has plenty of experience in the “Star Trek” Universe. He served as a co-writer and executive producer for 2009’s “Star Trek” and 2013’s “Star Trek Into Darkness.” Additionally, he co-created “Star Trek: Discovery,” so the latest series is in good hands.

    The new project is one of two upcoming “Star Trek”-based animated series that are in the works, both with Kurtzman on board. One difference between them, however, is that the other, “Lower Decks,” is not aimed at kids. Its home will be CBS All Access, just like the live-action series “Star Trek: Discovery.”

    No timeline for the new animated series’ release has been announced.

    [via: THR]

  • Nickelodeon and Netflix Partner for ‘Rise of the TMNT’ and ‘The Loud House’ Movies

    Nickelodeon and Netflix Partner for ‘Rise of the TMNT’ and ‘The Loud House’ Movies

    Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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    Nickelodeon and Netflix are joining forces to bring fans more “Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and “The Loud House.”

    Thanks to a new deal, Viacom’s Nickelodeon Studios will produce two new animated movies for Netflix, each based on one of the two series, Deadline reports. The shows currently air on Nickelodeon; “Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” is based on the beloved superhero team and is in its first season, while “The Loud House” premiered in May 2016.

    The movies will center on the characters featured in the animated series. “Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” follows Raph, Leo, Donnie, Mickey, and April O’Neil on their adventures in New York City. “The Loud House,” on the other hand, is about middle-child Lincoln Loud, who is the only son in a family of 11 kids.

    The deal comes as Viacom looks to produce more content for third-party platforms. The company’s CEO, Bob Bakish, called it “both incremental business and powerful promotion for these two franchises,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. Previous deals between Viacom and Netflix brought “Pinky Malinky” to the streamer and will soon bring “Avatar: The Last Airbender.”

    No release dates have been revealed for the upcoming movies.

    [via: Deadline; THR]

  • ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Creator Stephen Hillenburg Dead at 57

    ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Creator Stephen Hillenburg Dead at 57

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    Very sad to report that Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of “SpongeBob SquarePants,” has passed away at age 57.

    Hillenburg died of complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) at his home in Southern California, according to THR. He was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease in March 2017.

    Nickelodeon announced his death in a tweet today: “We are sad to share the news of the passing of Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of ‘SpongeBob SquarePants.’ Today, we are observing a moment of silence to honor his life and work.”

    Among those remembering Hillenburg today was “The Incredibles” director Brad Bird, who tweeted, “I first discovered ‘SpongeBob’ through my sons, who were loudly singing along with the dopey & memorable theme song downstairs. I came down to see what the ruckus was about and ended up watching my first episode. Many laughs. Many thanks, Steve Hillenburg. May you Rest In Peace.”

    Hillenburg was a former marine biology teacher who went into animation. That combination led to the creation of the beloved Nickelodeon character who lives in a pineapple under the sea.

    “SpongeBob SquarePants” premiered in May 1999 on Nickelodeon. The series, which has aired more than 250 episodes, has won multiple awards, including honors from the British Emmys, the Annies and ASCAP. Hillenburg was nominated nine times for an Emmy but never won.

    There were two “SpongeBob” movies,  2004’s “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie” and  2015’s “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.” It also inspired the Tony-winning “SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical.”

    “Steve imbued SpongeBob SquarePants with a unique sense of humor and innocence that has brought joy to generations of kids and families everywhere,” Nickelodeon said in a statement. “His utterly original characters and the world of Bikini Bottom will long stand as a reminder of the value of optimism, friendship and the limitless power of imagination.”

    RIP, and thanks for all the the krabby patties.

  • Netflix Orders Live-Action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Series

    Netflix Orders Live-Action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Series

    Avatar the Last Airbender
    Nickelodeon

    “Avatar: The Last Airbender” will bend once again — on Netflix, in live action.

    Netflix has ordered a live-action version of Nickelodeon’s acclaimed animated series. Creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael DiMartino will return to the helm and Netflix is partnering with Nickelodeon on the production, which is set to begin in 2019.

    “Avatar: The Last Airbender” aired for three seasons between 2005 and 2008 and won Emmy and Peabody Awards. It was set in a mystical world where special people could “bend” the elements (air, water, fire, earth) using telekinetic powers. The main character, Aang, was the Avatar — someone who could bend all four elements.

    The Nickelodeon show spawned a popular comic book series (which still releases new issues) and a not-so-popular 2010 movie directed by M. Night Shyamalan.

    “We’re thrilled for the opportunity to helm this live-action adaptation of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender,’” said Konietzko and DiMartino. “We can’t wait to realize Aang’s world as cinematically as we always imagined it to be, and with a culturally appropriate, non-whitewashed cast. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build upon everyone’s great work on the original animated series and go even deeper into the characters, story, action and world-building. Netflix is wholly dedicated to manifesting our vision for this retelling, and we’re incredibly grateful to be partnering with them.”

  • Nickelodeon Is Reviving ‘Rugrats’ With Animated Series, Live-Action Movie

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    A staple of ’90s kids television is poised to make a big comeback, with the “Rugrats” franchise set for a new TV series and movie.

    Nickelodeon and Paramount Pictures announced this week that the titular tots — Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, Susie, and Angelica — are returning to both the small and big screens. Nick has ordered a brand new season of its classic animated series, and production is already underway on its 26 episodes. Original creators Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó, and Paul Germain will all be back to executive produce.

    In addition to the show, a live-action “Rugrats” movie is also planned, which will feature CGI versions of the beloved characters. And like any good reboot, both iterations of the new “Rugrats” will “introduce a new world of characters,” according to Nick.

    “Rugrats” first hit Nickelodeon back in 1991, and featured the fantastical playroom adventures of a group of babies, led by the fearless Tommy Pickles. It ran for nine seasons, and also spawned two feature films.

    Details about casting and premiere dates for the show are being kept under wraps for now, but the movie already has a release date: November 13, 2020. We can’t wait.

  • Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell Reuniting on ‘Double Dare’ Reboot

    Nickelodeon nostalgia is at its peak. Not only is the network reviving the classic game show “Double Dare,” former Nick stars Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell are set to appear in an episode.

    The two actors starred on the teen sitcom “Kenan and Kel” from 1996 to 2000 and also in the 1997 movie “Good Burger.” Prior to their own show, they were cast members in the Nick sketch series “All That.” Their castmate, Lori Beth Denberg, will also appear on their “Double Dare” episode.

    The new version of “Double Dare” premiered this week and will run throughout the summer.

    Mitchell shared a sneak peek of their episode on Instagram, in which both he and Thompson (who went on to “Saturday Night Live” stardom) can be seen sporting the trademark goggles. “It’s going down!” Mitchell says.