Viacom Inc., through one of its subsidiaries, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Paws, Inc., the entity holding global intellectual property rights to the Garfield and the U.S. Acres franchises–including corresponding rights related to content, consumer products, and location-based experiences. The acquisition is expected to close in the upcoming weeks. The acquisition of […]
At long last: Netflix and Nickelodeon’s Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus, from creator Jhonen Vasquez, will release globally on August 16th, 2019. The original series, Invader Zim, made its debut on Nickelodeon in 2001, chronicling the efforts of an extraterrestrial named Zim on a mission to conquer Earth and enslave the human race. It has […]
The fans have been waiting – and here it comes: Netflix and Nickelodeon’s Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling, from creator Joe Murray, will release globally on Netflix on August 9th, 2019. Originally airing from 1993-1996, the Nickelodeon animated series Rocko’s Modern Life follows the adventures of an Australian wallaby named Rocko and his two companions, […]
Nickelodeon is setting out to develop the next generation of animation talent through the launch of its new Intergalactic Shorts Program. With new leadership at Nick Animation, and a newly installed team driving its search for new talent, the Intergalactic Shorts Program is designed to identify original, comedy-driven content and nurture the voices and passionate […]
Nickelodeon, the number-one network for kids, has named Oscar-nominated producer Ramsey Naito to the role of Executive Vice President of Animation Production and Development, in charge of the network’s animation content across all formats and platforms–spanning digital, TV and film. The announcement was made today by Nickelodeon President Brian Robbins, to whom she will report. […]
