Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for April 5, 2025 | Nickelodeon
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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.
PARAMOUNT+’S NEW SERIES MOBLAND BREAKS RECORD AS BIGGEST GLOBAL SERIES PREMIERE EVER WITH 2.2 MILLION GLOBAL VIEWERS ON PREMIERE DAY
MOBLAND Joins 1923 and LANDMAN as the Top Three Launches in Paramount+ History
Starring Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren, MOBLAND is Executive Produced and Directed by Guy Ritchie, Executive Produced by David C. Glasser, Created and Written by Ronan Bennett along with Jez Butterworth as Writer; Produced in Association with SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios
Key Highlights:
MOBLAND breaks record as biggest Paramount+ global series launch ever on premiere day
Delivered 2.2 million global viewers on premiere day
Generated 9.7 million total views on social
“Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes
April 4, 2025 – “MOBLAND is a runaway success thanks to the visionary work of Guy, Jez, Ronan and David Glasser and brought to life by the exceptional Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren who transport us into a world audiences clearly cannot get enough of,” says Chris McCarthy, Paramount Co-CEO and President and CEO, SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios. “MOBLAND is yet another proof point for the power of our differentiated model – fewer, bigger, breakthrough series that can cut through the clutter and also builds on our 2024 record success where we finished as the #2 SVOD for original series time spent viewing.”
The new global crime series MOBLAND premiered Sunday, March 30, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Australia. Paramount+ markets including Italy, Germany, France, Latin America and Brazil will debut the series on May 30. MOBLAND stars Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren in a story about two mob families who clash in a war that threatens to topple empires and lives. The series also features a star-studded cast including Hardy (Venom: The Last Dance), Brosnan (Die Another Day), Paddy Considine (House Of The Dragon), Joanne Froggatt (Downton Abbey), Lara Pulver (Da Vinci's Demons), Anson Boon (Pistol), Mandeep Dhillon (CSI: Vegas), Jasmine Jobson (Top Boy), Geoff Bell (Top Boy), Daniel Betts (Fate: The Winx Saga), Lisa Dwan (Blackshore), Emily Barber (Industry) and Helen Mirren (The Queen).
MOBLAND is executive produced by Ritchie and marks his first TV series for Paramount+, created and written by Bennett (Top Boy and The Day of the Jackal) and written by Butterworth (Ford v Ferrari and Spectre). This marks Butterworth’s second hit TV series, following THE AGENCY also for Paramount+, continuing a successful track record under his exclusive TV overall that McCarthy signed him to for Paramount+ and SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios.
MOBLAND is executive produced by Keith Cox, Nina L. Diaz, Guy Ritchie, David C. Glasser, Jez Butterworth, Ronan Bennett, Kris Thykier, Ivan Atkinson, Tom Hardy, Dean Baker, Anthony Byrne, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin and Bob Yari. The series is commissioned by Paramount+, produced in association with MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios and distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.
Source: Internal streaming data, global streaming AMA on premiere day including co-view for CTV viewing (3/30/25); Ranks based on Global Active Sub HHs day one. Social- Sprinklr, owned accounts, 3/30-4/1/25.
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About SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks
SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks is a global network of media assets that reaches over one billion people in more than 180 countries featuring some of the most iconic brands in entertainment including SHOWTIME®, MTV, Comedy Central and Paramount Network among others – and, its Studios arm which produces 120+ series annually, including some of today’s biggest hits such as Yellowstone, YELLOWJACKETS, Emily in Paris, 1883, 1923, GEORGE & TAMMY, South Park, TULSA KING, Rupaul’s Drag Race, The Challenge and Jersey Shore, to name a few.
About 101 Studios
101 Studios is a global entertainment company dedicated to the acquisition, financing, development, production and distribution of high-caliber, creator-driven content. With an unmatched television slate partnered with outstanding filmmakers and talent, 101 Studios productions include the award-winning series Yellowstone, GEORGE & TAMMY, 1883 and 1923. We also produce some of the most critically acclaimed shows, such as LAWMEN: BASS REEVES, MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN, TULSA KING, LIONESS and LANDMAN.
Building upon this success, 101 Studios’ Unscripted Division works with talented storytellers in bringing their vision to life. Some of these projects include Amazon Prime documentary Kickback, which is an expose on the corruption inside the largest sport’s organization in the world: FIFA; The Last Cowboy, a documentary on the high stakes world of professional horse reining; and the upcoming HBO docuseries about the sexual abuse and cover-up at Ohio State University, co-produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov's Smokehouse Pictures. On the scripted film side, past releases include the Sundance Audience award winner Burden, as well as the family comedy The War with Grandpa, the historical drama The Current War: Director's Cut and FINESTKIND. 101 Studios advocates for first-class collaboration and innovation. As an example, we are partnered with iHeartRadio and Sports Illustrated Studios on the Ambie nominated podcast Choosing Sides: F1. 101 Studios also produces high-profile sports content under its own label, 101 Sports. Additionally, 101 Studios' Brand Division increases the exposure for the properties of our partners to millions across the world.
Kristen Wiig and Gloria Estefan have joined the cast of live-action/animated adventure comedy Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie. DreamWorks Animation president Margie Cohn announced the news from the Colosseum stage inside Caesars Palace in Las Vegas during Universal Pictures’ CinemaCon presentation on Wednesday (April 2) afternoon, saying, “Our girl is primed and ready for her feature theatrical debut.”
The film is set to be released in theaters across the U.S. on Friday, September 26.
Estefan will play Grandma Gigi in the hybrid family adventure, with Wiig in a “new spin on the crazy cat lady,” Cohn said.
The movie is a big-screen version of Netflix’s popular kids series, whose 11th season debuted on the streamer in February. The film sees Gabby (Laila Lockhart Kraner, reprising her role from the series) head out on a road trip with her Grandma Gigi to the urban wonderland of Cat Francisco. But when Gabby’s dollhouse, her most prized possession, ends up in the hands of an eccentric cat lady named Vera, Gabby sets off on an adventure through the real world to get the Gabby Cats back together and save the dollhouse before it’s too late.
Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie is directed by Ryan Crego (executive producer of Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh, I Heart Arlo), who earned a Children’s and Family Emmy nomination for his television feature Arlo the Alligator Boy. The film is produced by Steven Schweickart, who has served as a production supervisor or co-producer on some of DreamWorks Animation’s biggest blockbusters including How to Train Your Dragon, The Croods and most recently, Kung Fu Panda 4, which has earned almost $500 million worldwide.
Also featuring in the film are Logan Bailey, Eduardo Franco, Juliet Donenfeld, Blue's Clues alum Donovan Patton, Sainty Nelsen, Maggie Lowe, Carla Tassara, the Fairly OddParents' Tara Strong and Secunda Wood.
(L-R) Gloria Estefan and Kristen Wiig | Getty Images
Gabby’s Dollhouse, which is now in its 11th season (76 episodes overall), first premiered on Netflix in January of 2021. Created by Blue’s Clues veterans Traci Paige Johnson (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) and Jennifer Twomey (Team Umizoomi), the interactive show combines live-action and animation and follows the adventures of Gabby (voiced and portrayed by Laila Lockhart Kraner) and her feline friends (the Gabby Cats) inside the magical dollhouse. The show, which was renewed for a 12th season, has been a huge success for Netflix and DreamWorks Animation, and is considered one of the the top preschool brands in the U.S. across publishing, home, apparel and more. The Gabby’s Dollhouse YouTube channell gets a million visitors weekly. In addition to Netflix, the series also airs on Nick Jr. channels in selected territories, including the U.S., UK & Ireland, and Australia.
During her time on stage, Cohn detailed the cultural impact Gabby has had in her short life since being created by DreamWorks, citing a YouTube channel with three billion views, a best-selling consumer products line, and ratings that make keep it consistently in Netflix’s top 10. (She said the ratings are so strong that it is on par with shows like The Lincoln Lawyer, Reacher and Bridgerton.)
“She’s big and she’s about to get much bigger,” Cohn said, revealing plans propelled by NBC Universal that will see the franchise expanding into theme parks, live entertainment, gaming, interactive offerings and more. “Which is to say that our girl is primed and ready for her theatrical debut,” Cohn said, adding that it will be an “all new hybrid family adventure” that is “imaginative and interactive.”
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Big Time Rush are celebrating this year's Big Time Rush Day with fans across the globe as they take to socials with fun new activations, newly released live concert videos, an intimate fan event in Nashville, TN and a special ticket offer for their upcoming BIG TIME RUSH IN REAL LIFE WORLDWIDE tour, which is on sale now.
From Friday, April 4 through Sunday, April 6, fans can get tickets for most U.S. tour dates for just $30 all in plus taxes, while supplies last. For tickets and more information, go to BigTimeRushOfficial.com
Big Time Rush encourage fans to participate by using #BTRDay across socials to join the celebration all day long. The BTR Day celebration will conclude with an in-person fan event in Nashville, TN, where Big Time Rush has invited fans to watch a special screening of the first episode of Big Time Rush, "Big Time Audition" along with a Q&A and more.
On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, the Mayor of Duluth, MN - Emily Larson - made an official proclamation from the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center making the date an annual national holiday. As the band's fans - Rushers - well know, Duluth holds special significance for Big Time Rush as the hometown of the four bandmembers on the hit Nickelodeon show Big Time Rush.
BIG TIME RUSH IN REAL LIFE WORLDWIDE will give fans exactly what they've long asked for - the band will play every song from every episode of their hit Nickelodeon show, many of which have never been played live. Rushers will finally get to revisit their favorite moments from the show, plus many more surprises. Katelyn Tarver and Stephen Kramer Glickman, also known as Jo and Gustavo on the show, will be joining the band as support on all tour dates, making for an epic reunion.
Produced by Live Nation, the tour will kick off in Birmingham, AL on July 9. Carlos, Kendall, James & Logan will hit over 50 cities this year in the U.S., U.K. and Europe in a career-spanning, worldwide celebration of their hits, their fans & their friendship. The band is set to announce additional tour dates in more countries at another time.
Big Time Rush became an overnight sensation in 2009 from the launch of the Nickelodeon television series Big Time Rush. The show was a huge success and catapulted the group into real-life stardom, as they went on to release 3 studio albums and performed across the globe, including five tours from 2011 to 2014. In June 2020, the band held a surprise virtual reunion to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their smash hit "Worldwide," resulting in mass hysteria amongst their fans and in the media. In March 2021, all four seasons of Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush were added to Netflix and the band went viral once again, increasing fan demand for an official reunion. Soon after, the band announced they would come together for two special live shows in New York and Chicago, both of which sold-out in a matter of minutes, blowing expectations out of the water and proving the power of the band's devoted fandom.
Since reuniting, Big Time Rush has completed three back-to-back sold-out tours, selling out venues across the globe, including New York's iconic Madison Square Garden. Their first new album in over 10 years, Another Life, was released in 2023 to praise from critics and fans alike.
NORTH AMERICA DATES:
Date - City - Venue
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - Birmingham, AL - Coca-Cola Amphitheater
Friday, July 11, 2025 - Nashville, TN - Ascend Amphitheater
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - Alpharetta, GA - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Sunday, July 13, 2025 - Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - Jacksonville, FL - Dailys Place
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - Charlotte, NC - PNC Music Pavilion
Friday, July 18, 2025 - Raleigh, NC - Coastal Credit Union Music Park
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - Virginia Beach, VA - Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
Sunday, July 20, 2025 - Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - Wantagh, NY - Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
Friday, July 25, 2025 - Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center
Saturday, July 26, 2025 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
Sunday, July 27, 2025 - Gilford, NH - BankNH Pavilion
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Blossom Music Center
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center
Friday, August 1, 2025 - Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Stadium
Saturday, August 2, 2025 - Philadelphia, PA - TD Pavilion at The Mann
Sunday, August 3, 2025 - Saratoga Springs, NY - Broadview Stage at SPAC
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - Buffalo, NY - Darien Lake Amphitheater
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - Clarkston, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre
Friday, August 8, 2025 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center
Saturday, August 9, 2025 - Milwaukee, WI - American Family Insurance Amphitheater
Sunday, August 10, 2025 - Tinley Park, IL - Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - Noblesville, IN - Ruoff Music Center
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - Kansas City, MO - Starlight Theatre
Friday, August 15, 2025 - Rogers, AR - Walmart AMP
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - Dallas, TX - Dos Equis Pavilion
Sunday, August 17, 2025 - Houston, TX - The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - Austin, TX - Moody Center
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - Oklahoma City, OK - Zoo Amphitheatre
Friday, August 22, 2025 - Albuquerque, NM - Isleta Amphitheater
Saturday, August 23, 2025 - Phoenix, AZ - Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Sunday, August 24, 2025 - Chula Vista, CA - North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - Los Angeles, CA - Intuit Dome
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - Concord, CA - Toyota Pavilion at Concord
Friday, August 29, 2025 - Salt Lake City, UT - Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Saturday, August 30, 2025 - Las Vegas, NV - PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
The Brand’s Kids Line Teams with the Iconic Animated Series SpongeBob SquarePants for a F.U.N., Conscious Capsule
Stella McCartney Kids has unveiled a new unisex capsule collection in partnership with Nickelodeon, marking the 25th anniversary of the beloved animated series SpongeBob SquarePants. The limited-edition 38-piece collection incorporates iconic characters from the show into a range of apparel and accessories designed for children ages 0 to 14.
The collaboration introduces a variety of clothing items including swimwear, footwear, and vegan accessories, featuring the familiar faces of SpongeBob and his underwater friends. The products are available in styles that cater to both girls and boys.
This launch comes amidst growing concerns about the fashion industry’s environmental impact. According to research published in Nature Climate Change, marine life is under significant threat, with up to 90% at risk of extinction by 2100 unless action is taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Fashion contributes notably to environmental degradation, being responsible for a large portion of microplastic pollution in the oceans and accounting for about 20% of global freshwater pollution, as highlighted in reports by McKinsey and JustOneOcean.
In response to these challenges, the capsule collection by Stella McCartney Kids x SpongeBob SquarePants is made from 93% sustainable materials and is 100% cruelty-free, reflecting the brand’s commitment to ecological responsibility, thus protecting our fellow creatures and Mother Earth for future generations”. The collection features a variety of beach and skater-inspired designs, including light crochet knits, denim, and tie-dye loungewear made from organic cotton. Additionally, bombers, bags, and swimwear crafted from recycled materials help reduce plastic waste in oceans.
The lineup includes acid wash yellow and vintage wash denim sets embroidered with characters from Bikini Bottom, as well as pieces in bright yellow crochet showcasing SpongeBob himself. The collection also features tie-dye themes on organic cotton jersey, fleece, and denim sets, with McCartney typography iterations available in block colourways, along with monochrome sketches on pinstripe cotton poplin sets, faded denim shorts, and boxy tees.
“At Stella, we question everything — thinking out of the box, questioning humanity as we know it,” McCartney said, adding, “and SpongeBob has the same values as us. He’s a little bit crazy; he’s not of the norm and we celebrate every single thing about SpongeBob and his community.”
“Stella has transformed SpongeBob’s joyful spirit into a sophisticated whimsical fashion-forward collection for this iconic franchise,” said Pam Kaufman, Paramount’s president and chief executive officer of international markets, global consumer products, and experiences.
Stella McCartney Kids x SpongeBob SquarePants is available for purchase online at stellamccartney.com, in select Stella McCartney boutiques globally, and through selected wholesalers worldwide starting 20th March 2025.
Discover a limited-edition, unisex capsule designed by Stella McCartney in collaboration with Paramount’s Nickelodeon, celebrating the 25th anniversary of SpongeBob SquarePants.
Meet Bikini Bottom's most iconic characters across luxury children's ready-to-wear, swimwear, footwear and vegan accessories – crafted using 93% conscious and 100% cruelty-free materials, protecting sea and land animals alike.
CALLING ALL GOOFY GOOBERS! (ROCK!) Are ya ready for a deep dive into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants? The SpongeBob YouTube channel is THE PLACE for all fan-favorite SpongeBob moments! Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!
