What To Expect On The Nickelodeon Channels Across Africa In November 2023?

Nickelodeon:

The Really Loud House

Episodes: 113, 117, 119

01/11/2023-03/11/2023

18:15

Squeeze That Sponge Stunt

The Patrick Star Show: 121-126

SpongeBob SquarePants: 288-293

16/10/2023-01/11/2023

Monday-Friday

15:30

The Loud House

Episodes: 705-708

13/11/2023-21/11/2023

Monday-Friday

17:00

Nicktoons:

SpongeBob SquarePants

06/11/2023-17/11/2023

Episodes: 261B, 263B, 264B, 270A, 273-277

Monday-Friday

11:30

The Casagrande's Stunt: Family Fiesta The Casagrandes

20/11/2023-01/12/2023

Monday-Friday

15:25

Nick Jr:

Bossy Bear

30/10/2023-10/11/2023

Episodes: 111-115

Monday-Friday

09:30

News Shorts: Nick Jr. International (Global) Is Set To Enter The Splat Zone In France, African Businessman Charles Awuzie Enters Talks With Several Broadcasters Including DStv For Big Brains Naija And Maisha Magic Plus Expands To More East African Households On DStv Access And GOtv Plus As Maisha Magic Movies Goes Dark

Nick Jr. international is entering the Splat Zone

During the year, Nickelodeon unveiled a brand new on air look which saw the rebrand reprise one of their iconic logos and give it a more iconic feel. This format was duplicated across several platforms with some areas reprising their previous logos over the updated design.

Following the rebrand, consumers were curious as to when or if Paramount plans to update their designs toward their Nick Jr. and Nicktoons brands. As for right now, Nick Jr. logo's has been updated but this is applicable to consumers in the United States and France.

France being the first international region to unveil the Splat on Nick Jr. particularly on social platforms hints at the rollout of the iconic logo in other countries. Although a date has yet to be released we presume before end of 2023 if not by the end of the festive season.

Big Brains Naija coming soon to DStv???

Nigerian-South African-based businessman Charles Awuzie has proposed the Big Brains Naija reality television show as an intellectual alternative to the ongoing Big Brother Naija show. The reality show is said to handled in Nigeria unlike Big Brother which is based in France.

In a Facebook post, Awuzie revealed that negotiations are underway with several broadcasters including DStv for the game show. Should DStv acquire rights to Big Brain Naija it will likely be distributed by Africa Magic as seen with Idols and Big Brother.

Big Brains Naija is a rewarding programme that grants prizes to winners from different categories on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis. The programme is a brain challenge that tends to keep the mind alert through a series of questions and answers in a quiz format.

Maisha Magic Plus is coming to DStv Access

Last month, it was reported that MultiChoice would discontinue Maisha Magic Movies to its entirety in the coming weeks. This comes after the channel was ripped away from DStv customers in South Africa and in place was British entertainment channel, BBC UKTV.

Now a similar fate await awaits consumers in East Africa as MultiChoice unveiled two local dramas Zari and Ka-Siri for the Maisha Magic Plus brand in a campaign known as Tumefungulia Magic which will see these shows being made accessible to DStv Access and GOtv Plus.

"As industry players, we are delighted to have partners like MultiChoice who allow Kenyans tell their own stories that are authentic are speak to the cultural and societal nuances that are alive in them while creating jobs for actors, actresses, chefs, transporters, real estate owners, make-up artists, video editors, sound producers, camera crew, set designers among others in the film ecosystem.”

What To Expect On The Nickelodeon Channels Across Africa In October 2023?

* This is applicable to selected African countries

Nickelodeon

Transformers: Earthspark

Episodes: 116-126

Timeline: 19/09/2023-14/10/2023

Slot: Weekends

Time: 11:00

Squeeze That Sponge! Stunt

New Episodes: SpongeBob 280-287 Patrick Star 121-126

Timeline: 16/10/2023-01/12/2023

Slot: Monday-Friday

Time: 14:30

Monster High

New Episodes: 114-118

Timeline: 25/10/2023-01/11/2023

Slot: Monday-Friday

Time: 16:30

Halloween Stunt

Timeline: 29/10/2023

Slot: Sunday

Time: 11:00

Nicktoons

Transformers: Earthspark

Episodes: 111-115

Timeline: 10/09/2023-09/10/2023

Slot: Sunday

Time: 14:00

The Casagrandes

Episodes: 316-320

Timeline: 09/10/2023-19/10/2023

Slot: Monday-Friday

Time: 14:25

Sunday Scary Halloween Stunt

Timeline: 29/10/2023

Slot: Sunday

Time: 11:30

Monster High

Episodes: 114-118

Timeline: 23/10/2023-01/11/2023

Slot: Monday-Friday

Time: 15:00

Nick Jr.

Adventures Of Paddington

Episodes: 301-306

Timeline: 25/09/2023-06/10/2023

Slot: Monday-Friday

Time: 07:15

Blue's Clues & You

Episodes: 407-410

Timeline: 09/10/2023-13/10/2023

Slot: Monday-Friday

Time: 05:30

Santiago Of The Seas

Episodes: 221,223-226

Timeline: 16/10/2023-27/10/2023

Slot: Monday-Friday

Time: 09:35

Deer Squad

Episodes: 301-310

Timeline: 23/10/2023-01/11/2023

Slot: Monday-Friday

Time: 06:50

Halloween Stunt

Timeline: 28/10/2023-29/10/2023

Slot: Weekends

Time: 07:15

Bossy Bear

Episodes: 111-115

Timeline: 30/10/2023-10/11/2023

Slot: Monday-Friday

Time: 08:30

Paramount Unveils Upcoming Projects Ahead Of Brand Licensing Europe 2023

As the entertainment industry continues to evolve, Paramount remains at the forefront with its commitment to innovation, creativity and engaging content that appeals to all ages and demographics. Paramount Consumer Products & Experiences has an abundance of best-in-class IP, both new and existing, as well as strategic opportunities that will excite any partner.

Off the back of a triumphant return to the silver screen, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have reignited the fandom among both nostalgic adults and curious youngsters. The new look Turtles will continue to expand in 2024, as Paramount is set to kick off an electrifying 40th-anniversary celebration of the beloved franchise. This milestone year will witness the launch of a new animated series that promises to reinvigorate the ninja heroes, as well as a whole host of in-person and digital experiences. A slate of gaming releases will keep drawing in both seasoned enthusiasts and a new generation of fans. That's not all; the slate of content planned for this franchise is truly impressive, with another blockbuster movie already announced for 2025. While the heroes in a half shell have a special place in the hearts of those who grew up with them, this year will showcase their enduring appeal - and their ability to resonate across age groups - by uniting old and new fans in a 'shell-tastic' celebration.

Building on from the Paw Patrol franchise's 10th anniversary year, Paramount and Spin Master have introduced Rubble & Crew, which invites viewers to dive deeper into Rubble's family. The year ahead will also be filled with heroic excitement, as the Heroes in Training brand campaign takes centre stage in 2024. This initiative is not just about entertainment, it's about instilling values of bravery, teamwork and compassion in young minds. Moreover, Paramount recognises the increasing demand for diverse representation, and in response is actively fostering the growth of girls' licensing across multiple categories.

SpongeBob has already come to life across 13 seasons of the original series, two spinoff series and three major theatricals, not to mention his first musical which is touring the UK this year. In 2024, Paramount is celebrating 25 years of this beloved, optimistic sea sponge with a host of surprising and delightful activity and partnerships that are sure to put a smile on everyone's faces.

The sweeping success of Yellowstone has not only captured audiences' hearts but also opened doors to a vast and immersive universe. Paramount has announced a thrilling spinoff that will delve even deeper into the gripping narrative that fans have come to adore. The momentum in the UK is bolstered by the airing of Series 1 on Channel 5, with new products available at retail as the studio continues to build out this now iconic franchise.

Kids can get ready to join Dora on another series of exciting escapades as Paramount introduces the adventurous character to a new generation of pre-schoolers. Dora is back with her vibrant animation and engaging storytelling, rendered in immersive CG animation. Paramount will debut a specially created Dora theatrical short ahead of Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie this October, before the consumer products launch rolls out in 2025.

The Avatar franchise will be serving the fandom with a live action Netflix adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender and new content from Avatar Studios coming in 2025.

While Paramount's small-screen triumphs are remarkable, the big screen still holds its enchantment. Paramount is rich in cinematic content for 2024. If is an imaginative original family title from John Krasinski. The movie tells the story of a 12-year-old girl who moves to New York and discovers that the city is home to an entire world of adorable imaginary friends.

Everyone's favourite lazy and sarcastic cat, Garfield, hits the big screen next year in a brand-new animated movie, with Chris Pratt voicing the lasagne-loving feline. For the first time in the history of the franchise, audiences will also meet Garfield's father, played by Samuel L. Jackson.

The action-packed Mission Impossible saga returns to the big screen with the highly anticipated Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 2, for what is being heralded as the cornerstone of cinematic excellence. The movie will be supported with a consumer products programme.

Channel Shorts: Nick Jr. Global Expand To Latin America And Brazil, Star Channel Rolls Out In Netherlands And Flanders By November, And TNT Provides An Update On Their Status With StarSat

Nick Jr. Global expands to Latin America and Brazil

For several years, various cable providers had been streamlining and cutting back on content costs for their linear platforms in an attempt to boost their streaming endeavours. Nick Jr. alongside MTV seems to be having that ripple effect in parts of the world.

During the week, a viewer had noticed that Nick Jr. had started using the global feed in Latin America and Brazil. Although some level of localisation will still be seen on the brand particularly during ratings buds, advertisements, localised test on trailers, and local programming.

Star Channel to debut on various FOX brands in Europe

The Walt Disney Company has unveiled a new name and visual identity for the TV channel FOX is the Netherlands and Flanders.

As of November 1, it will operate as STAR Channel while at the same time remaining “the number one series channel and home to high-quality entertainment as we have come to expect from FOX”.

According to Walt Disney, STAR Channel’s mission is to continue broadcasting the best action, drama, horror and comedy series from leading studios, including favourites such as “Hudson & Rex”, “Below Deck” & “Chucky”. In addition, the channel will soon launch several new titles. It will kick off with the epic new horror series “FROM” (from the makers of LOST & The Game of Thrones), with more new series to follow later in the season, including “Robyn Hood” & “The Goodship Murder”.

Walt Disney also notes that content on STAR’s streaming platform on Disney+ and the linear channel STAR Channel will differ. Furthermore, STAR Channel will maintain its position in the channels’ electronic program guide (EPG).

StarSat is telling more lies to consumers

Last week, TNT went dark on StarTimes across Africa without prior notice to consumers as it was alleged that the reason for the exit had to with a change in broadcast rights. Warner Bros. Discovery had since then been investigating the matter with an update finally released.

According to Warner Bros. Discovery's PR, TNT was only removed due to ongoing negotiations with S

which seem to have hit a dead end. As StarSat is now looking to replace TNT with another channel and had removed and muted any mention of the channel across their platforms.

Basically, fans of Hollywood blockbusters and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) can continue to watch TNT Africa's programming on DStv (channel 137), GOtv (channel 16, channel 116 in Ghana and 316 in Uganda), Canal+ (channel 140 in Rwanda and 163 in Ethiopia) and C&W Seychelles (channel 207).

Recap To Last Month: Play Room Acquired Broadcasting Rights To Nickelodeon's Paw Patrol And Game Shakers

Play Room offers a world of learning and fun combining education and entertainment in a uniquely local package carrying original South African and international content, including favourite animation titles dubbed in Zulu. 

The channel is operated by Ngwato Nkosi Group who also manage other brands on the DStv platform including news channel Newzroom Afrika and movie channel Movie Room which launched a year ago.

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Play Room is set to go live on DStv channel 300 from November 6 featuring educational content which promote physical movement and creative thinking for viewers aged 4-6 in the morning and live-action shows for tweens in the afternoon.

Game Shakers and Paw Patrol both of which hail from Nickelodeon were the first confirmed titles set to join Play Room's line-up at launch.

Game Shakers revolves around two seventh graders, Babe and Kenzie who create a video game app called "Sky Whale" for their school science project. When the game proves to be wildly successful, they form a gaming company called Game Shakers, and hire their friend, Hudson.

Paw Patrol focuses on a young boy named Ryder who leads a crew of search and rescue dogs that call themselves the PAW Patrol. They work together on missions to protect the shoreside community of Adventure Bay and surrounding areas.

Development Alert: Nickelodeon Orders Brand-New Animated Preschool Series Super Duper Bunny League, eMedia Investments Replaces eXposed With eSeries On Openview

Nick Jr. will also be saving the world from crime

Nickelodeon has ordered Super Duper Bunny League (working title), a brand-new adventure-comedy preschool series based on the kids' comic book series by cartoonist Jamie Smart. Featuring 2D animation, the series (26 episodes) centers on a diverse group of bunny friends who must battle danger as they defend their city and the world from their archnemesis. Super Duper Bunny League is slated to launch 2024 in the U.S. and continue to roll out on Nick Jr. channels internationally.

"Super Duper Bunny League brings to life the colorful world that Jamie created with quirky imaginative characters and engaging stories filled with zany adventures and loads of fun," said Eryk Casemiro, Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon Animation, Global Series Content. "We are excited for the opportunity to take the comic books to the next level with a preschool animated series that combines big superhero action with silly cartoony comedy in a uniquely Nickelodeon way."

The Super Duper Bunny League is here to battle danger in all its forms as they defend Important City and the world from their arch-nemesis (and accidental creator), the inept Dr. Fuzzleglove, and a ridiculous rogues' gallery of cartoony villains. Whether battling sweet-toothed space pirates, sizzling lava monsters, giant metal monkeys or hot dog-hungry dinosaurs, the Bunnies must combine their new superpowers to defend truth, justice, and especially free time to snack and chill.

Super Duper Bunny League is produced by Nickelodeon Animation in Burbank, Calif. Robert Scull and Jonny Belt serve as executive producers and Jamie Smart as Consultant on the series. Production for Nickelodeon is overseen by Eryk Casemiro, Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon Animation, Global Series Content. Marielle Kaar serves as Nickelodeon's Executive in Charge of Production for the series.

eSeries is an official brand on Openview

The eXposed channel (109 on Openview) has been rebranded to eSERIES and now features a variety of international series across all genres. “From nostalgic and new sitcoms filled with spontaneous laughter bringing families together, drama series with warm, captivatingly relatable themes, to intense, darkly dramatic plot twists, and the thrill of the chase through the gritty arcs of crime. 

Viewers can expect an unmatched, dramatic rollercoaster ride with international shows across genres” The newly branded eSERIES channel has an easy and consistent daily programme flow with international comedy (Practical Jokers, Neighbourhood Wars), nostalgic sitcoms from yesteryear (The Nanny, The Goldbergs), procedural dramas (Blue Bloods, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Suits, House of Cards) dark dramas (Walking Dead), and romance/” Girls Night” (The Bold Type, Why Women Kill).

Also available is some lifestyle shows like MasterChef and Love Island. Korean lovers can see programmes like Watcher and Doom at Your Service on weekends (with some weekday daytime repeats). There is so much to watch, and the channel has something which appeals to everyone, from early evening to late night. The beauty of the channel’s structure is that series episodes run daily, so you don’t have to wait a week to see the next episode of the series you’re following – this is a remarkable change in viewing.

What To Expect On The Nickelodeon Channels Across Africa In September 2023?

Nickelodeon

MONSTER HIGH

NEW EPISODES

Timeline: 04/09/2023 – 15/09/2023

Episodes: 108 - 113

Slot: Monday - Friday

Time: 17:30

BIG NATE

NEW EPISODES

Timeline: 18/09/2023 – 29/09/2023

Episodes: 118 -126

Slot: Monday - Friday

Time: 16:00

NICKELODEON ALL STARS!

STUNT

Timeline: 11/09/2023 – 29/09/2023

Slot: Monday - Friday

Time: 17:45

Danger Force, That Girl Lay Lay and The Really Loud House

TRANSFORMERS EARTHSPARK

NEW EPISODES

Timeline: 09/09/2023 – 14/10/2023

Episodes: 116 - 126

Slot: Weekends

Time: 12:00

Nicktoons

* Lots of copy/paste in this section and possible inaccuracies.

* This channel has been haywire since last year in terms of programming.

MONSTER HIGH

NEW EPISODES

Premiere: 04/09/2023 – 15/09/2023

Episodes: 108 - 113

Slot: Monday - Friday

Time: 17:00

THE PATRICK STAR SHOW

NEW EPISODES

Premiere: 18/09/2023 – 29/09/2023,/

Episodes: 114b - 120

Slot: Monday - Friday

Time: 16:00

BIG NATE (seen in SA section)

NEW EPISODES

Premiere: N/A

Episodes: 121 – 122, 124 - 126

Slot: N/A

Time: N/A

Transformers: Earthspark (seen in ROA section)

NEW EPISODES

Premiere: 10/09/2023 - 08/10/2023

Episodes: 111 – 115

Slot: Sunday

Time: 14:00 

Nick Jr.

PAW PATROL

NEW EPISODES

Premiere: 04/09/2023 – 15/09/2023

Episodes: 921 - 926

Slot: Monday - Friday

Time: 05:50am, 11:45am/pm, 04:00am/pm, 06:05p/m

RUBBLE & CREW

NEW SHOW

Premiere: 04/09/2023 – 15/09/2023

Episodes: 101 - 110 

Slot: Monday - Friday

Time: 06:25am/pm, 04:30am/pm

BLAZE AND THE MONSTER MACHINES 

NEW EPISODES

Premiere: 18/09/2023 - 24/09/2023

Episodes: #707 -713

Slot: Monday - Sunday

Time: 11:30am/pm, 02:30am/pm

BLUES CLUES & YOU (seen in SA section)

NEW EPISODES

Premiere: N/A

Episodes: 407-409, 410-414

Slot: N/A

Time: N/A

THE ADVENTURES OF PADDINGTON (seen in ROA section)

NEW SEASON

Premiere: 25/09/2023-06/10/2023

Episodes: 301-306

Slot: Monday-Friday

Time: 07:15am/pm, 01:00am/pm, 05:25pm

What To Expect On Nicktoons And Nick Jr. Africa In August 2023?

Nicktoons: 

TIMELESS TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLE STUNT

Premiere: 05/08/23-27/08/23

Slot: Saturday-Sunday

Time: 12:15-13:30

Compilation the best episodes of the timeless show of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles season 1-season 5, that can brings back all the best memories

THE CASAGRANDES NEW EPISODES

Premiere: 07/08/23-18/08/23

Episodes: 311-315

Slot: Monday–Friday

Time: 16:30

When Ronnie Anne and the rest of her family move to a new city, they immediately try to adjust to living in their different surroundings and bond with relatives.

Nick Jr:

Blue Clues And You

Premiere: 31/07/2023 –06/08/2023

Episodes: #401, 403-405

Slot: Monday - Friday

Time: 06:30am, 03:30am/pm, 06:25pm

*continues from July.

Blue's Clues and You follows Blue as she invites viewers to join her and Josh on a clue-led adventure and solve a puzzle in each episode. With each signature paw print, Blue identifies clues in her animated world that propel the story and inspire the audience to interact with Josh and Blue to figure out Blue's Clues.

THE FAST & FURIOUS STUNT

When: 07/08/2023 – 18/08/2023

Slot: Monday - Friday

Time: 07:30am/pm, 03:00am/pm

Shows: Blaze and the Monster Machines; Bossy Bear; Paw Patrol

BOSSY BEAR NEW EPISODES

Premiere: 14/08/2023 – 25/08/2023

Episodes: #106-108, 110

Slot: Monday - Friday

Time: 09:30am/pm, 05:00am/pm

Overly enthusiastic extrovert Bossy Bear and thoughtful introvert Turtle make the perfect team for navigating silly childhood adventures in their Koreatown-inspired city of Pleasantburg.

THE BEST OF RUBBLE STUNT 

When: 21/08/2023 – 01/09/2023

Episodes: Paw Patrol #112, 119, 123, 203, 210, 210, 225, 301, 307, 401, 403, 420, 525, 605, 614, 726, 803

Slot: Monday - Friday

Time: 06:50am, 12:45am/pm, 05:20am/pm, 07:05pm

Nick Jr. Is The Next TV Channel To Enter The Splat Zone

During the year, Nickelodeon unveiled a retrofitted design at the 2023 KCAs which is currently applicable in the United States with plans to add it in more international territories still underway. Of course, other Nick properties such as Nicktoons and Nick Jr. haven't entered the Splat Zone.

For several months, consumers were curious as to when Nick planned to update these brands better yet it how their logos would appear seeing as Nickelodeon's current design is based from an old logo of theirs some would assume Nick Jr. would undergo something similar.

As seen above, that's not really the case as the brand was introduced to one of Nick's iconic logos which can be viewed only on digital platforms at the moment. Unlike Nickelodeon, the preschool brand's design seems bubbly kind of lighter take to the main channel.

Our initial guess on why Nick Jr. couldn't opt for their past logo may have to do with the discontinuation of their parental offering or NickMom. Another would be that Paramount wants to align these brands as seen with MTV and MTV Base or BET and BET Hip-Hop.

Nick Jr's induction to The Splat Zone means that Nicktoons will be the last brand to undergo the procedure. Considering not much investment is going onto content development it's likely to receive a duplicate if not a zombified design as seen with the rest of their offering.

What To Expect On Nicktoons And Nick Jr. Africa In July 2023?

Nicktoons:

NEW SEASON
LEGO CITY ADVENTURES
Premiere: 26/06/2023-07/07/2023
Episodes: 401-410
Slot: Monday-Friday
Time: 10:15
The series follows the adventures of the city's community workers, such as the police, firefighters and sanitation workers.

NEW EPISODES
RUGRATS
Premiere: 17/07/2023-28/07/23
Episodes: 208-213
Slot: Monday-Friday
Time: 14:00
'Rugrats' reveals the world from a baby's point of view. Everything looks bigger, more mysterious and uncontrollable. Angelica, the oldest, likes to terrorise her cousin, Tommy, and his friends, and is famous for screaming, "You stupid babies!" The adults in the series are often clueless.

Nick Jr:

NEW EPISODES
BOSSY BEAR
Premiere: 03/07/2023 –07/07/2023
Episodes: #104-105A/B
Slot : Monday -Friday
Time: 09:30am/pm, 05:00am/pm
Overly enthusiastic extrovert Bossy Bear and thoughtful introvert Turtle make the perfect team for navigating silly childhood adventures in their Koreatown-inspired city of Pleasantburg.

NEW EPISODES
SANTIAGO OF THE SEAS
Premiere: 10/07/2023 –28/07/2023
Episodes: #212A, 213-220
Slot: Monday-Friday
Time: 10:35am/pm, 04:15am/pm
Capitan Santiago, frog Kiko, cousin Tomas and mermaid Lorelai lead a magic pirate ship on heroic sea quests, having to outsmart and out-pirate villains and enemies along the way.

NEW SEASON
BLUE’S CLUES & YOU
Premiere: 31/07/2023
Episodes: #401
Slot: Monday -Sunday
Time: 06:30am, 03:30am/pm, 06:25pm
Join Josh and Blue as they vlog about their adventures which include finding clues, singing nursery rhyme songs, solving puzzles and games, dancing and more.

CG 'Dora The Explorer' Reboot Now Set For Spring 2024

Last February, it was announced that the long-running Nick Jr. series Dora the Explorer would be getting a 3D CG reboot on Paramount+. While initially set for sometime this year, it will unfortunately not be the case.

The June 2023 issue of Toy World Magazine declares that the new series with the Latina heroine will arrive next spring. The series, tentatively titled ¡Dora!, is described as a reimagining of the classic show which “promises to strike the perfect balance between the comfort of the familiar and the excitement of the fresh.” It will feature the notable characters from the original series, with not only Boots and Swiper but as the only released art shows, Isa, Tico, and Benny too. A key modernization to the storytelling is also teased, unclear as to what (could it be the fact that the series was originally in the world of a point-and-click PC game?). While Toy World is a British magazine, that only makes the difference of a day or so based on recent releases rather than be any substantially staggered rollout separated by months or even whole seasons.

In addition, the live-action series that had been announced the year before alongside what became The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder? That's still coming. As previously revealed, it’s tween-aimed and inspired by the tone of the 2019 film Dora and the Lost City of Gold, an occasion that several original series episodes that had still yet to air for five years would be used to commemorate.

Paramount is set to showcase the new Dora the Explorer series at Licensing Expo 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada, taking place June 13-15. Whether it’s both series is unclear. Of course, these are the franchise’s fourth and fifth series, following Go Diego Go! which ran from 2005 to 2011, and Dora and Friends: Into the City, which ran from 2014 to 2017. All three released TV series are currently streaming on Paramount+.

Nicktoons And Nick Jr. New Look Reportedly Revealed

During the year, Paramount revived the Splat logo on Nickelodeon which at the time was only viewable at the 2023 KCAs and applicable to consumers in the United States. As reported a few days ago, the revamped look is set to hit international shores by July 2023.

“It was time for us to really look at the brand, and look at our audience, and talk with our audience and revisit all the pieces of Nickelodeon,” Sabrina Caluori, evp of global kids and family marketing at Nickelodeon and Paramount, told sources.

As seen already, Nickelodeon is the only brand to have gotten a makeover while sister channels, Nick Jr. and Nicktoons in Africa alongside international brands TeenNick and Nick@Nite have yet to make the switch despite various reports claiming otherwise.

I mean idea of these brands aligning their logo to match that of Nickelodeon doesn't seem far fetched as BET and MTV had all undergone something similar years prior followed by various brands in their division so questions lurk on when the switch will happen.

As seen through MarkPipi's DeviantArt account are the soon to be launched logos for Nicktoons and Nick Jr. alongside Nick International.

Nicktoons only includes the Splat on the part labelled Nick while Nick Jr. goes for a more rounded approach as opposed to incorporating the Splat likely due to the fact it's the only other Nick brand get original programming as opposed to Nicktoons which is just repeats.

During the week, Paramount continued cutting back on their workforce and are currently merging network groups under one division. It wouldn't be shocking if at some point in time likely by 2027 they opted to phase out brands like Nicktoons for Paramount+.

Various licences for the Nick channels had been renewed through 2027 of course not much has been said about the Nickelodeon channels in Africa. It wouldn't be shocking if it went a similar route as seen with their international counterparts.

Sneak Peek: What To Expect On Nicktoons And Nick Jr. Africa In May And June 2023?

Nick Jr:

NEW EPISODES
BABY SHARK’S BIG SHOW
1 JUNE AT 4:45
Baby Shark and his best friend, William, embark on fun-filled adventures in their community of Carnivore Cove.

PAW PATROL MARATHON
17 JUNE AT 8:15
Six brave puppies, captained by a tech-savvy ten-year-old boy, Ryder, work together to accomplish high-stakes rescue missions to safeguard the residents of the Adventure Bay community.

BEAR-ATHON!STUNT
24 JUNE AT 8:15
It features Blaze And The Monster Machines, Paw Patrol and Paddington.

Nick Jr. is available on DStv channel 307

Nicktoons:

NICK SPONGEBOB
29 MAY AT 17:00
It features SpongeBob SquarePants and The Patrick Star Show.

NEW EPISODES
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS
5 JUNE AT 14:00
A single dad has his hands full raising six rambunctious chipmunks in this animated comedy.

NEW EPISODES
THE TWISTED TIMELINE OF SAMMY & RAJ
12 JUNE AT 13:30
With a mysterious time-altering app at their fingertips, two cousins pause, rewind, fast-forward and slow-motion their way into a whole host of rowdy laugh-out-loud exploits and reality-bending adventures.

NEW EPISODES
LEGO CITY ADVENTURES
26 JUNE AT 10:15
Welcome to LEGO City. A modern metropolis filled with the fiercest firefighters, the cream of the crop cops, and so many BLOCKHEADS. Every citizen will assemble together for the most awesomely awesome adventures.

Nicktoons is available on DStv channel 308

Paramount Explores Sale Of Majority Stake In Streaming Service Noggin

Paramount Global is exploring the sale of a majority stake in Noggin, its online learning service for children, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the situation.

The company is looking at an opportunity to develop Noggin, which is known for content like "PAW Patrol" and "Peppa Pig", into an interactive learning platform, and is seeking an investor for the job, the report said.

Paramount wants to retain a stake in Noggin, the report added. Paramount Global declined to comment.

The reported exploration of the stake sale is part of the company's effort to support its streaming service Paramount+. The company said in February it will increase the prices of the service's premium and essentials tiers.

Paramount+ is set to integrate with the company's other streaming platform Showtime. The company expects an impairment charge of $1.3 billion to $1.5 billion in the current quarter from the integration.

News Shorts: The Splat Is Back! As Nickelodeon Debuts Fresh New Look, Glow TV Issues Out Statement Following Its Termination On Openview And StarSat, And An Eye For An Eye Becomes The Next Pick To Make Its Linear Debut On e.tv

Introducing news shorts basically a revamped version to the current Roundups but instead of shortening info we look at getting content that doesn't need too much detail but of course we can't guarantee how often this will be a thing as the content in question match the whole scenario.

Bring on the slime

As advised, Nickelodeon is pairing this year’s fun-filled slime-fest, the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2023, with the debut of an all-new brand refresh of its on-air look and feel!

The rebrand reimagines Nickelodeon's iconic splat logo and slime with a fresh new design, and includes new on-air graphics, such as lower-thirds, updated BUG/DOG, bumpers, idents, promo endboards and a new "Nickelodeon Productions" endboard.

This marks Nickelodeon's first brand refresh in six years.

The demise of Glow TV

Notice to all our loyal viewers. Take note that we are currently facing various challenges, including the high level of loadshedding throughout the country, which is impacting negatively on our viewership. One of our options for now, is for GlowTV to be on the OTT platform (streaming), so that programs can be watched even on your phones. Unfortunately, due to our contracts expiring we will be off air on some of the platforms, effective from March 1. Please keep in touch with us for the latest updates via our social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. We thank you for your support over the years. - GlowTV team.

More eVOD coming soon to e.tv

From having almost everything, a happy and successful life, The Hero protagonist in the film Caesar loses this overnight and is forced on the run with nothing and leaving everything behind. He returns and fights to reclaim everything he lost. Joining him on the escapades is his love Lucy, their son Zack and the antagonist known as The Don.

Debuted in 2022 on eVOD, the film airs next Sunday at 20:00 from 12 March with exclusive film from the streamer Surviving Gaza airing later in the same timeslot.

RUMOUR: Nickelodeon To Debut New Logo And Full On Out Rebrand Amidst The 2023 Kids Choice Awards

This era of Nickelodeon was undeniably one of the greatest eras in TV animation. There was a show for everyone and it felt like the characters were in their own universe. The Nicktoons era ascended the channel's popularity to where it is right now even though animation isn't much of a focus right now.

When we look back at Nick's history a major turning point was the logo. What was once an exciting splat oozing with personality essentially became a normal SpongeBob.

Nickelodeon oversimplified their look before oversimplify was cool I mean yeah it gets the job done but at what costs. This logo (above) is where everything went wrong.

Fast forward to 2023 and we might be on the verge of something amazing. Over to Twitter, Nickandmore posted about a new Nickelodeon production dense card used in a SpongeBob episode. Not only that ads for the Kids Choice Awards reveal the same thing.

Our journey continues with The Tiny Chef Show, on Nickelodeon he's got his own live-action puppet show where he makes meals. In a new Instagram post, the character revealed he was invited to the Kids Choice Awards for a "special walk" on the orange carpet.

Since news of the logo surfaced, it was met with a lot of praise by fans for combining the current Nickelodeon logo with the old logo which featured Splat.

This happens to be one of the best logos the channel has ever debuted throughout its existence and it's possible rebrand means that it joins the likes of other brands from Paramount Global to get a makeover including Comedy Central, MTV and BET.

This new logo should it permanent will likely rollout on other Nick brands such as Nick Jr. and Nicktoons seeing as those are sister channels and besides that MTV Base had aligned their logo to match with MTV so there's no reason for why the same can't happen in this instance.

Credits: Valiskibum Nickandmore! and NickALive!

Roundups #141: Peppa Pig's Glasses Show Has Been Deemed Inappropriate For Facebook's Guidelines, Marvel Studios Reportedly Set To Debut Two Series Within 2023 And Telemundo Set To Debut First Original Series In March 2023, Game Of Lies

Peppa Pig has become a laughing stock

During the week, Peppa Pig got some much needed attention after a Facebook user called Daily Nick uploaded a clip to one of the episodes titled Glasses Show and the Facebook rodents swooped in and deemed it sexually inappropriate.

Taking to account that Facebook has become an absolute joke and if there's one thing Elon can save it's Facebook. It's currently a trainwreck waiting to happen if Peppa Pig glasses is inappropriate then posting about the weather is deemed violent.

Peppa Pig has been having a run since 2004 and has been a part of gags, jokes and has even made various appearances take for instance Family Guy where she has killed in a car accident or Robot Chicken where she was deemed a criminal to society.

All of this makes me feel as if she was being targeted about Facebook's latest rant with the character is something to laugh about.

Regular Nick:
- Wonder Pets revival might be in the works for Nickelodeon
- Peacock greenlights two new animated series
- Boomerang to go dark on the DStv platform next month
- Disney Junior and Disney+ to debut new Star Wars series in May

Marvel might be putting the breaks on new content

Marvel's big MCU Phase 5 reveal at San Diego Comic-Con 2022 revealed six shows would likely be arriving on Disney+ in 2023, that number allegedly may drop to only two with Loki Season 2 and Secret Invasion being the only "sure bets" for this year.

As reported by THR, this news follows comments by Disney CEO Bob Iger, in which he said the company needs to be "better at curating" franchise content that is "extraordinarily expensive.

Marvel content obviously doesn't come cheap, and Disney was planning on potentially releasing Loki's second season, Secret Invasion, What If... ?'s second season, Ironheart, Echo, and Agatha: Coven of Chaos in 2023. If these changes are to go through, sources say Loki and Secret Invasion may be the only ones to make it out, even though shows like Echo and Ironheart have wrapped their productions months ago.

“There is going to be a level of rigor on Marvel and across the entire company,” one company insider says. “Numbers matter now, and costs are going to be outlined and enforced.”

Telemundo still lagging behind schedule

For several months, Telemundo has been lagging behind in terms of original programming leading repeat padded African feed of the channel seen on MultiChoice's platforms to sought content from Colombian broadcasters Caracol Television and RCN Television.

Caracol Television had worked with the channel on Hidden Passions including the second season and is supplying the upcoming Ana's Revenge while RCN Television has Nurses and The Scent Of Passion with Until Money Do Us Part rolling out in the coming month.

After a long while since the channel struggled to obtain original programming, it was announced from the main feed that Telemundo will be rolling out a new show from March 7th 2023 titled Game Of Lies (Juego De Mentiras) starring Arap Bethke and Altair Jarabo.

The story is set in the city of Los Angeles and San Clemente, California, Game Of Lies follows the footsteps of César Ferrer, a hard working man who always dreamed of having his own family and who gives his life for his own daughter Noelia.

Everyday Novelas:
- Zee World to add an additional 3 shows to their lineup
- Second Chance and Hart Van Goud coming soon to Zee One and eExtra respectively
- Queen Of The Night and How Do I Say This? coming respectively to Timeless Dizi Channel and Zee World
- New Series Alert: eMedia Investments Acquired Broadcasting Rights To Turkish Romcom, Aşk Mantık İntikam

Regular Nick Updates: Wonder Pets Revival Might Be In Development, Looney Tunes: Rabbits Run Set To Make Its Reentry On Cartoonito Africa And Peacock Kids Orders Two New Animated Series

Nickelodeon might be reviving more older properties

According to a recent United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) trademark filing made by Paramount Global, the parent company of the Nickelodeon brand, has applied to register Wonder Pets: In The City with the USPTO under several NICE classes, including NICE class "41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services", which is for Goods & Services pertaining to "entertainment services in the nature of continuing program series, featuring live action, comedy and drama provided through cable television, broadcast television, internet, video-on-demand, and through other forms of transmission media; providing online information in the field of entertainment concerning television programs".

Paramount has also applied to register the title under NICE classes 28 for "Games; toys; sports equipment" and 25 for "Clothing; footwear; headgear".

At the moment, not much information is available about Wonder Pets: In The City, however, Nickelodeon is in the midst of reviving iconic preschool properties, including last year's Face's Music Party and two upcoming Dora the Explorer projects for Paramount+.

Wonder Pets! chronicles the adventures of Linny the Guinea Pig, Ming-Ming Duckling, and Turtle Tuck, three classroom pets who in every episode are called upon to save an animal in trouble. Together the Wonder Pets travel in their “Flyboat” to a new location where they use teamwork to help the animal that needs saving.

Insidus Games:
- Transformers
- Pink Panther: Pinkadelic Pursuit
- Looney Tunes
- The Powerpuff Girls: Mojo Jojo A-Go-Go!

More Boomerang coming soon to Cartoonito

During the week, it was reported Warner Bros. Discovery is planning to launch the Cartoonito Channel across Europe combing the Boomerang DNA and turning it into a full fledged preschool and family destination offering creative, fun and entertaining content.

Some of the upcoming content lined up for Cartoonito in the coming month include the epic HBO Max's star attraction Batwheels from DC Comics alongside Bugs Bunny Builders which serves as the second preschool series behind Baby Looney Tunes.

As for Boomerang Movie Stars, that's dead or at least by name with the channel adapting to Cartoonito expect a revised movie block as seen next month we'll be treated to the premiere of Rabbids Invasion: Mission To Mars followed by a rebroadcast of Looney Tunes: On The Run.

Lola Bunny invents a perfume that also turns the person wearing it invisible. But soon, she finds herself on the run with Bugs, a cab driver, from FBI agents and a gang who are seeking her formula.

Regular Nick:
- Boomerang to go dark on the DStv platform next month
- March on Cartoonito
- Disney Junior and Disney+ to debut new Star Wars series in May
- Lego Monkie Kid returns this April on Cartoon Network
- Da Vinci Kids plans co-viewing future

The streamer has greenlit shows from M2 Animation and Yowza! Animation, as well as renewing M2's Team Mekbots for a second season

Peacock is commissioning two new animated series and renewing a third, continuing its commitment to originals that give its content offering for kids a unique feel.

The US streamer has ordered CG-animated series Tea Town Teddy Bears (26 x 11 minutes) from Thailand’s M2 Animation. Rob Hudnut, Mads Munk and Torsten Jakobsen are executive producers on this series for kids ages four to seven about three teddy bears who love throwing tea parties, playing games and singing with their friends.

Also newly greenlit is Superbuns from Toronto-based Yowza! Animation. This punchy new 2D-animated series based on Diane Kredensor’s same-name kids book is about a bunny whose superpower is unlimited kindness. Kredensor and Heather Walker will serve as executive producers on the 39 x seven-minute project, which is aimed at two- to five-year-olds.

And primed for a second season (39 x seven minutes) on the SVOD platform is M2 Animation’s Team Mekbots, about four kids who save the world by becoming robotic animals.

Video Entertainment:
- Rumour: SuperSport Schools to get a dedicated channel on the DStv platform
- Disney Junior and Disney+ to debut new Star Wars series in May
- Paramount+ set to merge with Showtime
- eVOD has yet to offer linear channels as promised in 2021

List: 2023 In Terms Of Animation

Netflix:

Make My Day
Tomb Raider
Onmyōji
Untitled Asterix Animated Series
Boons and Curses
Little Baby Bum: Music Time
Mech Cadets
Princess Power
Akuma-Kun
CoComelon Lane
My Dad the Bounty Hunter
Dew Drop Dairies
Not Quite Narwhal
Exploding Kittens

HBO Max, Cartoon Network and Cartoonito:

Jade Armor
Velma
Bugs Bunny Builders
Batwheels
Clone High
Bea's Block
Goat Girl
Tiny Toons Looniversity
S.M.A.S.H.
Bea's Block
Gremlins: Secrets Of Mogwai
Batman: Caped Crusader
Hurry Hurry Tom And Jerry
Young Love
Scavengers Reign
Tom And Jerry Time
Unlimited Squirrels!
Iyanu: Child Of Wonder
Spookies
My Adventures With Superman
Silly Sundays
The Heroic Quest of the Valiant Prince Ivandoe
Totally Spies!
Jessica's Big Little World

Insidus Games:
- Tom And Jerry: Infurnal Escape
- Tom And Jerry: The Magic Ring
- Captain America: Sentinel Of Liberty
- The Wild Thornberrys Movie
- The Wild Thornberrys: Chimp Chase

Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney Junior:

Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
Tiana
Win Or Lose
Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes
Duffy And Friends
Pretty Freekin Scary
Monsters At Work
SuperKitties
Primos
Hamster And Gretel
Marvel's Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur
Hailey's On It
X-Men '97'
Kiff
Iwájú
Hailey's On It
Pupstruction

Paramount+, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and Nick Jr:

HexVet
Dora The Explorer
Bossy Bear
Two South Park Films
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Max & the Midknights
Rubble & Crew
Hamsterdale
Zokie Sparkleby

Insidus Games:
- Johnny Bravo: Big Babe Adventure
- Lego Star Wars
- Trace On
- The Lion King
- Garfield 2: Royal Adventure
- Legend Of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse

CBeebies, BBC Kids, CBBC and BritBox:

Dentist
Ginger and the Vegesaurs
Lellobee City Farm
Vida the Vet

PBS Kids:

Work It Out Wombats!
Mashopolis
Alma's Way
Rosie's Rules

Others including DreamWorks, Peacock and eToonz:

Calliou
Krapopolis
Lil' Stompers
Lego Monkie Kid
Grimsburg
Koala Man
Team Mekbots Animal Rescue
Abominable and the Invisible City
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight
The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib
Pinecone & Pony
Team Zenko Go
DreamWorks Dragons: The Nine Realms
The Croods: Family Tree
She-Ra And The Princesses Of Power
Doug Unplugs
Trollstopia
Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts
Wizards: Tales of Arcadia