Friday, April 04, 2025

Paramount Teases 'The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants' at CinemaCon 2025

Paramount Pictures today (April 3) unveiled a teaser trailer for Nickelodeon Movies' upcoming theatrical film, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants during their CinemaCon 2025 presentation!

Cast of 'SpongeBob SquarePants'

Based on Nickelodeon's beloved animated series, SpongeBob SquarePants, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is set to be SpongeBob's biggest adventure yet.

“Once upon a time, long, long ago,” says the captain played by Clancy Brown in the trailer. “…The only way to lift the curse is to find the world’s most innocent soul,” which happens to be SpongeBob.

SpongeBob wakes up and measures his height. “Today’s the day,” he says, thinking his world is going to change because today he’s a big guy.

SpongeBob meets up with Patrick and they celebrate SpongeBob being bigger, taller. Of course, not everyone is convinced he’s a big guy. He thinks he needs to go on a swashbuckling adventure like Mr. Krabs to be a true big guy.

That’s when they come face-to-face with the Flying Dutchman, voiced by Mark Hamill. “I’m here to offer you an opportunity to prove your worth in the underworld,” says the Flying Dutchman.

SpongeBob and Patrick, with Squidward for a few brief moments, go on this journey that takes them space, land, and water.

During Paramount's CinemaCon presentation, SpongeBob SquarePants voice actor Tom Kenny and Mark Hamill took to the stage to discuss The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.

Hamill offered up a particularly eyebrow-raising tease for his role as the Flying Dutchman: "I actually did an episode of SpongeBob in the fifth season, and I did such a great job they asked me back 18 years later...And if I do my job correctly, every child in America will hate my guts."

The original SpongeBob SquarePants voice cast will return for The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SequarePants. The cast includes Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy) and Mr. Lawrence (Plankton).

The Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies release, based on the beloved series created by Stephen Hillenburg, is being directed by Derek Drymon. Pam Brady and Lisa Stewart and producing.

The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is currently slated to be released in theaters on Friday, December 19, 2025 during the holiday season.

Watch the SpongeBob SquarePants Universe, including Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years and The Patrick Star Show on Nickelodeon and Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com.



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Originally published: April 03, 2025 at 21:07 BST.

Original source: ScreenRant.
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Paramount Unveils Official Title For 'Avatar Aang' Movie at CinemaCon

Paramount Pictures today (April 3) gave fans got a minor update on Nickelodeon Movies and Avatar Studios’ upcoming animated feature from the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe during their presentation at CinemaCon 2025.

Cast of 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' as adults

Whilst no footage was revealed, Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation president Ramsey Naito revealed that the pic will be officially titled The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. The project was previously referred to as simply Aang: The Last Airbender.

Slated for release on January 30, 2026, The Legend of Aang will continue the story begun in the critically acclaimed Nickelodeon animated series (2005), which is set in a world divided into four nations — Water Tribe, Earth Kingdom, Fire Nation and Air Nomads — where beings called Benders have the power to control their realm’s element. A figure known as the “Avatar” is the only one who can control all four elements.

The series introduced a 12-year-old named Aang, the long-lost Avatar, and the new movie will pick up with the grown-up Aang (now in his early twenties) and his companions some years after the events of the show's finale.

The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender is being directed by series alum Lauren Montgomery (Superman: Doomsday, Wonder Woman, Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths) and co-directed by William Mata (Dora and the Fantastical Creatures), with series creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko executive producing alongside Eric Coleman. The voice cast is led by Eric Nam as Aang, Dave Bautista as an unnamed villain, Dionne Quan as Toph, Jessica Matten as Katara, Román Zaragoza as Sokka and Steven Yeun in a TBA role.

Paramount Animation also spotlighted the upcoming family animated features Smurfs (July 18, 2025) and The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (Dec. 19, 2025), PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie (July 31, 2026) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2 (Oct. 9, 2026).

“Family films are an integral part of our strategy here at Paramount,” said Paramount Animation’s president Ramsey Naito.

During the presentation, Paramount's president of domestic distribution, Chris Aronson, joked that "on the heels of Sony releasing four Beatles movies, they're gonna release four Paw Patrol films for each character."

Paramount also presented the audience with a new Smurfs trailer, in which ScreenRant notes:

Papa Smurf is DJ’ing a concert with the other Smurfs. Smurfette is dancing. Everyone then looks up where a ship is hovering over their homes. Papa Smurf is abducted by the people in the ship. The other Smurfs, led by Smurfette, try to rescue Papa Smurf, landing them in our world, particularly Paris. They then meet Papa Smurfs brother. “It’s time to show you what a Smurf can do,” says Papa Smurf’s brother. “Never underestimate a Smurf,” says Smurfette. They then confront the evil wizards who took Papa Smurf, dancing with “old moves.” Then Papa Smurf’s brother says, “You don’t see that at CinemaCon.”

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Originally published: April 03, 2025 at 22:24 BST.
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Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for April 4, 2025 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for April 4, 2025 | Nickelodeon

Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for April 4, 2025 | Nickelodeon

Stream the classic Rugrats series on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!

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.

Read more Rugrats comic strips!: https://www.creators.com/features/rugrats

More Nick: Paramount+ Renews 'Rugrats' For Season 3!
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Awesomeness Acquires the Rights to 'Racing Hearts', Highly Anticipated Debut Novel From Ann Adams

AWESOMENESS AQUIRES THE RIGHTS TO RACING HEARTS, HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT NOVEL FROM ANN ADAMS

Racing Hearts

LOS ANGELES - April 3, 2025 - Awesomeness TV has landed the rights to Racing Hearts, the highly anticipated debut novel by Ann Adams, to develop as a streaming movie. Set in the cinematic world of competitive rowing, Racing Hearts is a coming-of-age romance that follows Olympic hopeful Katherine Parker, who is sent home to Berkeley after another failed race to work with a new coach, Adrian. Together, they challenge each other to overcome their limits, all while navigating the deepening feelings that grow between them.

"I couldn't put the book down and knew instantly Racing Hearts would be the perfect fit for Awesomeness' YA audience," said Shauna Phelan, Head of Live-Action Scripted Series and Film for Awesomeness and Nickelodeon. "We're so excited to partner with Tamara and the talented creative team at LYLAS to bring this fresh, female-driven story to life."

Adapted by screenwriter Tamara Chestna (Moxie, Something from Tiffany's), Racing Hearts will be published by Bantam Dell in Spring 2026. Lauren Miller Rogen, Jen Ray and Sophie Hoegh of LYLAS Pictures are producing with Awesomeness, who will also serve as the studio.

"I'm beyond thrilled to have Tamara, LYLAS Pictures, and Awesomeness working to bring my book to life on screen. I've been blown away by their passion, creativity, and vision--they're truly the perfect team to capture the heart of this story," said Adams.

Awesomeness TV is behind the hit YA mystery School Spirits on Paramount + and To All The Boys I've Loved Before spin off XO Kitty for Netflix. Recently, Awesomeness TV announced that it acquired the rights to That Friend for a TV series, the debut audiobook created by rising comedian Sabrina Brier. Awesomeness has also optioned Melissa de la Cruz's best-selling book series Blue Bloods and is developing it as a TV series.

LYLAS is currently in production on the animated film TANGLES, which is being financed by Monarch Media and stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Abbi Jacobson, Beanie Feldstein, and Seth Rogen.

About Awesomeness

Founded in 2012, Awesomeness is a media company focused on serving the global Gen Z audience through its digital publishing, film and television studio divisions. Awesomeness has become the destination for youth culture, cultivating a loyal audience with award-winning programming on the world's biggest streaming services including Netflix (smash-hit film series To All the Boys I've Loved Before, series spinoff XO Kitty, Emmy® winner Trinkets), Paramount+ (fan-favorite drama series School Spirits, the beloved iCarly) and Hulu (Emmy winner Zac & Mia, Emmy nominee Pen15). As a leading media brand, Awesomeness' worldwide distribution footprint spans owned, social and premium SVOD platforms. Awesomeness is part of Paramount's (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands and headquartered in Los Angeles, with additional offices in New York.

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Originally published: April 04, 2025.

Official Awesomeness TV press release courtesy of TheFutonCritic.com.
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CBS to Present 'MTV Video Music Awards' 2025 For the First Time, Airing Live Sept. 7 From UBS Arena, and Streaming On Paramount+

CBS TO PRESENT MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (VMAS) FOR THE FIRST TIME, AIRING LIVE SUNDAY, SEPT. 7 FROM UBS ARENA, AND STREAMING ON PARAMOUNT+

Three-Hour CBS Broadcast to Simulcast on MTV; One-Hour Live Pre-Show to Air Across Paramount Media Networks

A performance at the 2024 'MTV Video Music Awards'


  • CBS to present MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) for the first time, airing LIVE from UBS Arena, Sunday, Sept. 7 (8:00-11:00 PM, ET/5:00-8:00 PM PT), and streaming on Paramount+.
  • Three-hour CBS broadcast to simulcast on MTV; one-hour live pre-show to air across Paramount Media Networks.
  • The 2024 VMAs delivered its biggest multi-network audience in four years (+25% YOY) and ranked as the most social VMAs in show history, with 66.7 million social interactions.
  • For more than four decades, the VMAs have been a pop culture juggernaut, celebrating the best music videos of the year with history-making performances, iconic tributes, culture-defining moments and the biggest surprises from the world’s biggest superstars.
  • Nominations, performers and additional details will be announced closer to the show.
  • The 2025 VMAs are executive produced by Bruce Gillmer and Den of Thieves co-founder Jesse Ignjatovic. Barb Bialkowski is co-executive producer. Alicia Portugal and Jackie Barba are executives in charge of production. Wendy Plaut is executive in charge of celebrity talent. Lisa Lauricella is executive in charge of music talent.

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In addition to MTV, the 2024 VMAS was also simulcast on Nickelodeon BET, BET Her, CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV2, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land and VH1.

Taylor Swift, who came in with 10 nominations last year, led the pack at the awards show with five wins in total including Artists of the Year and Video of the Year for “Fortnight,” her duet with Post Malone. Other wins came from Ariana Grande, Eminem, Megan Thee Stallion and SZA. Sabrina Carpenter won Song of the Year (“Espresso”) while Chappell Roan won Best New Artist.

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Originally published: April 04, 2025.

H/T: Deadline.
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