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Curiosity Ink Media Goes Ape for Animated Family Comedy Feature Heston of the Apes from Acclaimed Creator Dustin Ellis

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

Ellis and Curiosity Ink Media will oversee the writing, story development and overall direction for the film, which was penned by Ellis.

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  • Ellis and Curiosity Ink Media will oversee the writing, story development and overall direction for the film, which was penned by Ellis.
  • The project was announced today by Russell Hicks, Chief Content Officer of Curiosity Ink Media.
  • Dustin Ellis has a knack for hilarious and offbeat storytelling and Heston of the Apes is a prime example of his brilliance, explains Hicks.
  • As Curiosity Ink Media strives to deliver one-of-a-kind characters, situations and stories, weve gone completely ape over Dustin Ellis!

Nickelodeon Orders Bossy Bear Animated Preschool Series Produced in Partnership With Imagine Kids+family

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

Nickelodeon today announced the greenlight of Bossy Bear, a brand-new animated preschool series from husband and wife team David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim (UglyDolls) and based on the popular book series by Horvath.

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  • Nickelodeon today announced the greenlight of Bossy Bear, a brand-new animated preschool series from husband and wife team David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim (UglyDolls) and based on the popular book series by Horvath.
  • Paramount Consumer Products will lead consumer products licensing for the Bossy Bear property worldwide in partnership with Imagine Kids+Family.
  • Bossy Bear is incredibly funny with a confidence and passion for life that knows no bounds, said Ramsey Naito, President, Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation.
  • Production of Bossy Bear for Nickelodeon Animation Studio is overseen by Eryk Casemiro, Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon Animation, Global Series Content.

Grammy Award-Winning, Multiplatinum Superstar Cardi B Gets Animated in Nickelodeon’s Hit Preschool Series Baby Shark’s Big Show!

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

Cardi B guest stars as Sharki B, the biggest star in the seven seas--flashy, awe-inspiring, and ruthlessly fun--but always 100% herself and fin-spires other fishies to do the same. She is joined in the episode by: Offset as Offshark, a cool fish with a great vibe and a huge Sharki fan; and Kulture, as Kulture Shark, Offshark’s three-year-old daughter who is excited to attend Sharki’s big concert with her dad.

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  • Pop culture worlds collide when Baby Shark meets Grammy Award-winning, multiplatinum superstar Cardi B in a brand-new episode of Nickelodeons hit animated preschool series Baby Sharks Big Show!
  • Cardi B guest stars as Sharki B, the biggest star in the seven seas--flashy, awe-inspiring, and ruthlessly fun--but always 100% herself and fin-spires other fishies to do the same.
  • Sharki asks Baby Shark and William to show her around town before her big concert and perform The Seaweed Sway with her on stage that night.
  • The world of Baby Shark continues to grow with its first-ever original feature-length film in development for Paramount+ in the U.S. in 2023, and season two episodes of Baby Sharks Big Show!

Curiosity Ink Media Enlists Animation Screenwriting Veteran Dustin Ellis to Develop and Co-produce Original Kids and Family Fare

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

BOCA RATON, Fla., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grom Social Enterprises, Inc's (NASDAQ: GROM) Hollywood-based original storytelling division, Curiosity Ink Media, today announced that it has enlisted the diverse writing and producing talents of animation veteran Dustin Ellis (Mixed Nutz, Babak and Friends: A First Norooz) to further the company's expanding roster of original franchise properties. Ellis will commence his duties by working on two original animated series recently unveiled by Curiosity: Aloha Hoku and Laugh on Lorp (working title). The appointment of Ellis was made today by Russell Hicks, Chief Content Officer of Curiosity Ink Media.

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  • Ellis will commence his duties by working on two original animated series recently unveiled by Curiosity: Aloha Hoku and Laugh on Lorp (working title).
  • The appointment of Ellis was made today by Russell Hicks, Chief Content Officer of Curiosity Ink Media.
  • Curiosity Ink Media enlists Ellis' talents to further the company's expanding roster of original franchise properties.
  • Ellis will oversee writing and development for select original story-telling IP (intellectual property) for Curiosity, which is dedicated to the creation and development of premium kids and family entertainment.

Baby Shark Sets New Groundbreaking Record on YouTube

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Friday, January 14, 2022

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pinkfong Company , creator of Baby Shark, announced that its iconic ' Baby Shark Dance ' music video has officially become the world's first video ever to hit 10 billion views on YouTube, making it the most viewed video in YouTube history, as of January 13th, 2022.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pinkfong Company , creator of Baby Shark, announced that its iconic ' Baby Shark Dance ' music video has officially become the world's first video ever to hit 10 billion views on YouTube, making it the most viewed video in YouTube history, as of January 13th, 2022.
  • Since surpassing 'Despacito' by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee in November 2020, 'Baby Shark Dance' has reigned as the most-viewed video on YouTube for 15 consecutive months.
  • Additionally, The Pinkfong Company also set another unprecedented record, receiving the Diamond Creator Award from YouTube as Pinkfong's Spanish YouTube channel surpassed 10 million followers as of January 10, 2022.
  • This marks Pinkfong's third Diamond Creator Award from YouTube after receiving it for its English and Korean YouTube channels.

SmartStudy Changes Corporate Name to The Pinkfong Company

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Monday, January 10, 2022

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartStudy, the creator behind the cultural phenomenon Baby Shark, announced it is changing its name to The Pinkfong Company.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SmartStudy, the creator behind the cultural phenomenon Baby Shark, announced it is changing its name to The Pinkfong Company.
  • The Pinkfong Company moves forward with the expansion of content genres, original content, and IP and global business.
  • Founded as a startup offering children's educational services, The Pinkfong Company has evolved into the home of iconic IPs including its flagship franchise Baby Shark.
  • The Pinkfong Company is a global entertainment company that delivers content and entertaining experiences around the world.

Austin Film Festival Film and Script Competitions Now Open

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference (AFF), the premier film festival recognizing the writers' contributions to film, television, and new media, is pleased to announce that it is now accepting submissions for the 2022 Screenplay, Film, and Digital Series Competitions.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference (AFF), the premier film festival recognizing the writers' contributions to film, television, and new media, is pleased to announce that it is now accepting submissions for the 2022 Screenplay, Film, and Digital Series Competitions.
  • Austin Film Festival's Film Competition has grown year after year along with their efforts to serve as an avenue into the ever-evolving entertainment industry and champion visual storytelling.
  • Austin Film Festival prides itself on finding undiscovered storytellers that can use the art form of filmmaking to affect and inspire their audience.
  • Accepted filmmakers will present their film in exciting venues in Austin to enthusiastic audiences, and have their films viewed by industry professionals.

Andrews McMeel to Publish Big Nate Books Based on Upcoming Animated Series from Nickelodeon Animation Studio

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrews McMeel Publishing (AMP) will partner with ViacomCBS to publish a new graphic novel series based on the upcoming Big Nate animated television series from Nickelodeon Animation Studio, announced Kirsty Melville, AMP publisher and president.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrews McMeel Publishing (AMP) will partner with ViacomCBS to publish a new graphic novel series based on the upcoming Big Nate animated television series from Nickelodeon Animation Studio, announced Kirsty Melville, AMP publisher and president.
  • The Big Nate animated series is set to debut in 2022 and the first book will be released August 25, 2022.
  • "Big Natefound a home at Andrews McMeel Publishing in 2010, and I'm extremely proud of the dozens of compilations we've produced in the ensuing years," said Big Nate creator Lincoln Peirce.
  • Andrews McMeel Publishing is a division of Andrews McMeel Universal, a global, independent and integrated media partner to creators of inspirational content, comics, and illustrated humor.

Nickelodeon Greenlights Two Brand-New Animated Series: Max & the Midknights and Rock, Paper, Scissors

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

As a small girl with big ideas in the Middle Ages, Max will defy the status quo, fight for justice, and inspire everyone she meets with her feisty and fearless leadership. Not only will Max and the Midknights battle sword-wielding zombies, duel a malevolent sorceress, and tame a fire-breathing dragon, they'll also have loads of fun, forge lasting bonds of friendship, and push each other to be braver and bolder versions of themselves. Clever, kind, and seriously sassy, Max is always ready to lend a hand -- or a sword -- whenever anyone needs help.

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  • Max & the Midknights and Rock, Paper, Scissors will be produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio in Burbank.
  • These two series packed with relatable characters, hilarious escapades and rich, imaginative worlds are the perfect additions to our Nickelodeon content family, said Naito.
  • Said Peirce: I am absolutely delighted to join forces with my friends at Nickelodeon to bring Max & the Midknights to life.
  • Development is overseen for Nickelodeon by Kari Kim, Vice President, Animation Development, Nickelodeon Animation, and Daniel Wineman, Vice President, Animation Development, Nickelodeon Animation.

‘Tis the Season for Nickelodeon’s Blue’s Clues & You!  

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

A Blues Clues Festival of Lights, a special, surprise guest comes to Periwinkles house to celebrate Chanukah, the very joyful, festival of lights.

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  • A Blues Clues Festival of Lights, a special, surprise guest comes to Periwinkles house to celebrate Chanukah, the very joyful, festival of lights.
  • A Blues Clues Festival of Lights joins Nickelodeons library of holiday episodes, which includes the iconic perennial Rugrats, A Rugrats Chanukah, SpongeBob SquarePants Its A SpongeBob Christmas!
  • The educational hub, cluedintolearning.com , has resources for parents including learning materials, math and science curriculum videos, Blues Clues & You!
  • Blues Clues & You!, produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio in Burbank, Calif., was recently picked up for a fourth season and nominated for two Daytime Emmy Awards.