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Nickelodeon and Paramount+ unveiled a sneak peek of Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years during the NFL Wild Card Game halftime show. The series, produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio, follows a young SpongeBob and friends at Kamp Koral. Scheduled to premiere soon on Paramount+, it will later air on Nickelodeon. Notable voice actors include Tom Kenny and Bill Fagerbakke, reprising their roles. SpongeBob SquarePants has been a leading animated series since its launch in 1999, reaching over 100 million viewers monthly, and is a major cultural phenomenon.
ViacomCBS Consumer Products, Nickelodeon, the NFL, and Junk Food Clothing have launched the NFL x SpongeBob SquarePants Junk Food Collection by King Saladeen. This apparel line, designed by artist King Saladeen, includes t-shirts and hoodies inspired by SpongeBob and Patrick, and promotes the NFL Wild Card Game on Nickelodeon airing on January 10. The collection is available through various online platforms and retail stores. Rhiannon Madden from the NFL expressed excitement over the collaboration, emphasizing its fan appeal. Jose Castro of ViacomCBS highlighted the intersection of art, sports, and pop culture.
ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC, VIACA) has signed a multi-year distribution agreement with Hulu, enhancing Hulu + Live TV's offerings with more content from its extensive portfolio. This deal includes CBS broadcast stations, CBS Sports Network, and SHOWTIME®, along with the addition of fourteen ViacomCBS networks such as BET and Nickelodeon. The agreement strengthens the partnership with Hulu, providing subscribers access to a broader range of news, sports, and entertainment content.
CBS Sports and Nickelodeon will present a unique telecast of the NFL Wild Card game on January 10 at 4:30 p.m. ET. This kid-focused broadcast will feature interactive elements, guest reporters, and Nick-themed graphics, enhancing family viewing. Hosted by Noah Eagle, Nate Burleson, and Gabrielle Nevaeh Green, the coverage starts at 4 p.m. ET with a special countdown show. Additionally, fans can stream the game for free via the NFL App, and NFLNickPlay.com will offer educational and entertaining content, including quizzes and sweepstakes for exclusive prizes.
ViacomCBS has appointed Raffaele Annecchino as President and CEO of ViacomCBS Networks International, effective immediately. He succeeds David Lynn, who will exit the company after a transition period. Annecchino previously served as President of ViacomCBS Networks EMEAA and will now oversee media networks and related businesses globally. His focus will be on enhancing ViacomCBS's international footprint and guiding the global rollout of services like Pluto TV and Paramount+. The transition reflects the company's commitment to growth and innovation in diverse markets.
ViacomCBS announced exciting updates for CBS All Access, set to transition to Paramount+. New family-friendly features include up to six user profiles and 'Kids Mode', allowing parents to manage content access by age. The service has added nearly 800 episodes of popular children's programming from Nickelodeon, enhancing an existing library of over 1,000 episodes. This initiative aims to boost family engagement and streamline user experience, with the upcoming launch of 'Kamp Koral', a spinoff of 'SpongeBob SquarePants', further enriching its content offerings.
MTV has announced the 2020 "MTV Movie & TV Awards: Greatest of All Time," set to air on December 6 at 8 PM ET. The event will honor legendary figures in film and TV, featuring performances by Sia and Steve Aoki with Travis Barker. Notable presenters include Robert Downey Jr. and Neve Campbell, while honorees include Kevin Bacon and Chadwick Boseman. The show aims to celebrate iconic moments from the 80s to present, with plans for a fan-favorite return in 2021.
MTV Entertainment Group has committed $250 million over the next three years to support the growth of content from BIPOC and women-owned production companies. This initiative will enhance unscripted content with funding, production infrastructure, and creative services. The group will collaborate with Lashan Browning and Adam Gonzalez, experienced producers who will establish their own ventures with equity investments from MTV. This move reinforces MTV's legacy in reality TV by promoting diversity and ownership opportunities for underrepresented creators.
ViacomCBS has agreed to sell its publishing business, Simon & Schuster, to Penguin Random House for $2.175 billion in cash. This strategic decision, following a review of non-core assets, aims to bolster ViacomCBS’s growth priorities, including investments in streaming, paying down debt, and funding dividends. The sale was part of a competitive auction, confirming Simon & Schuster's strong market position with over 30 publishing units and a notable roster of authors. The transaction is expected to close in 2021, pending regulatory approvals.
