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Olivia Munn chooses not to let her children watch most children's shows like Ms. Rachel and cartoons, preferring to control their viewing to maintain balance and reduce her own stress, while selectively allowing shows like Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood for its educational value.
Warner Bros. Discovery has decided not to renew its deal with Sesame Workshop for original episodes of 'Sesame Street' on HBO and Max, though it will retain some library rights. The partnership, which began in 2015, allowed new episodes to air on HBO before PBS. Despite the end of this arrangement, Sesame Workshop plans to keep library content on Max through 2027 and is exploring new distribution options. The decision aligns with Max's strategic shift to focus more on adult and family content, as the streaming landscape for children's programming becomes increasingly competitive.
Warner Bros. Discovery has decided not to renew its deal for new episodes of "Sesame Street" on its streaming service Max, as the platform shifts focus from children's content to adult and family programming. While Max will continue to license existing episodes through 2027, the upcoming 55th season will be the last new season to debut on the service. "Sesame Street" will seek new distribution plans to ensure its continued reach to children.
Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming service Max has decided not to renew its deal for new episodes of 'Sesame Street,' shifting its focus to adult and family programming. However, Max will continue to license existing episodes of the iconic children's show through 2027. Sesame Workshop is now seeking a new platform for its original episodes and plans to "reimagine" the show for its 56th season, introducing longer narrative segments and a new animated series. Potential new partners could include major streaming services like Netflix, Apple TV+, or Prime Video.
The Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory was broadcast on Nickelodeon, marking the first time the big game aired on the children's network. The Nickelodeon crew delivered an iconic call of the game-winning touchdown in overtime, with SpongeBob and Patrick Star joining in the excitement. The unique broadcast aimed to teach children more about the sport and added a fun, memorable element to the historic game.
Mattel is bringing the beloved children's show Bob the Builder to the big screen as an animated feature, with Jennifer Lopez producing. The movie will focus on Bob traveling to Puerto Rico for a big job and will celebrate the vibrant textures of the Caribbean Latin nations. Anthony Ramos will play the titular character and also serve as a producer. The film aims to offer a fresh take on the classic show and promote positive thinking, problem-solving, and empowerment. Other Mattel movies in the works include a Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots movie starring Vin Diesel and a Barney movie from Daniel Kaluuya.
Marty Krofft, co-creator of popular television shows like "H.R. Pufnstuf" and "Land of the Lost," has passed away at the age of 86. Alongside his brother Sid, the Kroffts produced a range of imaginative and fantastical children's programs, as well as variety shows like "Donny and Marie." Marty's business acumen and ability to win over studio executives played a crucial role in bringing their unique and often expensive productions to life. Despite their psychedelic sets and trippy feel, the Kroffts maintained that drug references were never their intention. Their shows, which featured extravagant puppets and scenery, became beloved classics and continue to resonate with nostalgic viewers today.
The latest iteration of the "Transformers" series, "Transformers: EarthSpark," is pushing gender ideology on young viewers through the introduction of a non-binary robot character. The show is just one example of Hollywood's aggressive agenda on children's programming, with Disney also promoting gender lectures in recent programming. However, some studios, such as Angel Studios and The Daily Wire, are focusing on children's programming without woke lectures.
Mexican children's comic and television icon Xavier López, better known as "Chabelo," has died at the age of 88 due to abdominal complications. López was best known for his TV show "En Familia con Chabelo," which ran for 48 years from 1967 to 2015. He oversaw seven decades of children's programming and starred in around 30 films. López is survived by his children and his wife, Teresita Miranda.