Five years ago I spent 12 months on a special project that has never seen the light of day. I wrote a history of Nickelodeon – for Nickelodeon – an elaborate in-house book project that was pure pleasure to research and write. It included tipped-in booklets featuring interviews with Gerry Laybourne, Herb Scannell, Fred Seibert, […]
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I Wrote A Book About the History of Nickelodeon That No One Has Ever Seen
September 7th, 2020 
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Nickelodeon and CBS Studios Announce Title of Nickelodeon’s Star Trek Series: “Prodigy”
July 23rd, 2020 Jerry Beck Nickelodeon and CBS Television Studios today officially revealed the title and logo for its all-new animated series Star Trek: Prodigy, which follows a group of lawless teens who discover a derelict Starfleet ship and use it to search for adventure, meaning and salvation. The series is developed by Emmy Award winners Kevin and Dan Hageman […]
Nickelodeon Developing “Real Pigeons Fight Crime” with James Corden and Ben Winston
July 7th, 2020 Jerry Beck Nickelodeon has struck a multiplatform deal with James Corden and Ben Winston, and their production company Fulwell 73, to produce an animated movie and TV series, based on the recently released children’s book title, Real Pigeons Fight Crime. The movie and TV series are being developed to air on all Nickelodeon platforms. Added Ramsey Naito, […]
“The Smurfs” Head To Nickelodeon with Brand New CGI Episodes in 2021
June 18th, 2020 Jerry Beck Nickelodeon, the number-one network for kids, and LAFIG Belgium and IMPS, the worldwide licensors for The Smurfs, are partnering to bring a brand-new original CG-animated series based on the iconic property to a new generation of kids and families around the world. Under the deal, Nickelodeon has licensed the global rights to The Smurfs which […]
Nickelodeon Announces “Middlemost Post”
June 16th, 2020 Jerry Beck Nickelodeon has ordered a new original animated series, Middlemost Post (working title), which combines quirky characters with hilarious adventures and unwavering friendship. Created and co-executive produced by John Trabbic III (SpongeBob SquarePants, storyboard director), the 20-episode 2D-animated series follows a former rain cloud, a brawny mailman and their magical pet walrus as they deliver packages […]
INTERVIEW: Producer Karen Malach on the 100th Episode of “The Loud House”
June 9th, 2020 Jackson Murphy Nickelodeon’s popular animated series The Loud House is hitting a major milestone. The show’s 100th Episode, A Star Is Scorned, airs tomorrow, June 10th at 12pm ET/PT on Nickelodeon. Producer Karen Malach is thrilled with the achievement and another Daytime Emmy nomination this month for the series. (This interview was conducted as an email Q&A.) […]
INTERVIEW: Creators Pedro Eboli and Graham Peterson talk “Ollie’s Pack”
March 30th, 2020 Jackson Murphy The premiere of Nickelodeon’s original action-comedy series, Ollie’s Pack, is on Monday, April 6th at 4:00 P.M. (ET/PT). The 26-episode, 2D-animated series was created by Pedro Eboli (Cupcake & Dino) and Graham Peterson (Rick & Morty) and is being produced by Nelvana. Nickelodeon will air new episodes on Mondays through Thursdays the weeks of April […]
Nick to Debut Nelvana’s “Ollie’s Pack” in April
March 2nd, 2020 Jerry Beck Ollie, his two best friends and an otherworldly backpack embark on monstrous adventures with the premiere of Nickelodeon’s original action-comedy series, Ollie’s Pack, in April. Produced by Nelvana, the 26-episode, 2D-animated series combines the struggles of tween life with the responsibility of controlling an entire dimension of monsters. The series is slated to debut internationally […]
Nickelodeon Adds Three New Senior Executives To Lead Movies, Casting and Recruiting
February 13th, 2020 Jerry Beck Nickelodeon has named three executives to newly created senior positions in its animation studio headquarters in Burbank, as the network continues to steadily increase its development and production slate. The new hires include: Darlene Caamaño Loquet, named Senior Vice President of Nickelodeon Movies; Liz Paulson, named Senior Vice President of Nickelodeon Animation Casting & Talent […]
SNL’s Bobby Moynihan is featured on Nick’s “It’s Pony”
January 30th, 2020 Jerry Beck Bobby Moynihan will be featured in this weekend’s episode of It’s Pony, airing Saturday, February 1st at 11:30AM ET/PT. Bobby plays Brian, one of Annie’s friends, in the episode called “Game Horse,” where Pony gains fame as a video game prodigy. “I really enjoy playing Brian on IT’S PONY a great deal,” says Moynihan. “Being […]
INTERVIEW: Directors Adam Shaw and Chris Drew on Nickelodeon’s “The Adventures of Paddington”
January 15th, 2020 Jackson Murphy Paddington is one of the most beloved characters of all-time. The two recent big screen adventures were big hits. And now Nickelodeon presents a new CG animated series The Adventures of Paddington, premiering Monday January 20th at 10:30am ET/PT. UK-based show directors Adam Shaw and Chris Drew share their love of the bear and… maybe… […]
Nickelodeon Sets Date For New Series “It’s Pony”
December 9th, 2019 Jerry Beck Life is more exciting, fun, and unpredictable with a pony, as seen in Nickelodeon’s new original animated series It’s Pony, premiering Saturday, Jan. 18. The 20-episode series follows the comedic adventures of Annie and her best friend, who just so happens to be an enthusiastic, unpredictable, and carefree pony. Following its premiere, It’s Pony will […]
Nickelodeon’s “Avatar The Last Airbender” Celebrates Anniversary with Steelbook Blu-Ray Release
November 20th, 2019 Jerry Beck Nickelodeon’s critically-acclaimed, Emmy award-winning series receives the SteelBook treatment as Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Complete Series Blu-ray 15th Anniversary Limited Edition Steelbook Collection arrives on February 18th, 2020. The 3-book collection features stunning new artwork by artist Caleb Thomas, with each book featuring a different element (Water, Earth, and Fire) and the covers […]
Traci Paige Johnson on Reviving Nickelodeon’s “Blues Clues and You”
October 28th, 2019 Jackson Murphy Blue’s Clues is back! The iconic Nickelodeon show that I (and millions) grew-up with has been revived with Blue’s Clues and You, premiering November 11th at 1pmET/PT. New title, new host and new look to Blue. But the spirit of the original show is there, as enthusiastic co-creator Traci Paige Johnson (who also voices Blue) […]
Nickelodeon Slates “Loud House” Spin-off “The Casagrandes” for October
September 4th, 2019 Jerry Beck A new home in the city holds big adventures, laughs and love around every corner in Nickelodeon’s new original animated series The Casagrandes, premiering Monday, Oct. 14, at 1:30 p.m. (ET/PT). A spinoff of Nick’s animated hit The Loud House, The Casagrandes tells the story of 11-year-old Ronnie Anne who moves to the city with […]
