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Debra Jo Rupp’s Sharon Davis can never seem to catch a break. The character was first introduced to audiences in Disney+’s hit series, WandaVision, where she went as “Mrs. Hart” thanks to the spell cast by Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen). Kindhearted and pleasant — albeit a little bit nosy — Sharon was the lovable next-door neighbor with a spring in her step and plenty of flowers in her garden. Audiences caught up with the character in last year’s spin-off series, Agatha All Along, when she joined the doomed coven of Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) as they walked the famed Witches’ Road. Unfortunately, Sharon’s stroll was cut short after she died during the very first trial that the coven faced in a creative move that told audiences just how high the stakes were.

Recently speaking with Collider’s Taylor Gates at PaleyFest, Rupp lamented over Sharon’s terrible luck when it comes to her neighbors.

Fans have been waiting a long time to see writer/director Macon Blair’s remake of the Troma cult classic The Toxic Avenger (watch it Here), which wrapped filming way back in 2021 and unveiled a teaser trailer near the end of 2023, around the time it had its world premiere screening – but we won’t have to wait much longer. At the start of the year, it was announced that Cineverse had acquired the distribution rights with the intention of giving the film an unrated wide release, and we’ve since learned that they’re aiming for an August 29th theatrical release. As we know, Peter Dinklage stars in the film as Winston Gooze, the character who becomes the new Toxic Avenger – but it was recently revealed by Entertainment Weekly that Dinklage doesn’t actually physically play Toxie. Instead, “Luisa Guerreiro, an actor and movement artist, provides the physical performance of...

Did Cillian Murphy Appear As A Zombie In 28 Years Later Trailer? (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Are we ready to be infected all over again after 28 years? Well, 28 Years Later has returned to revive the zombie mayhem that started with the cult classic 28 Days Later and its pulse-pounding sequel, 28 Weeks Later. And this time, Danny Boyle and Alex Garland are reuniting, bringing back fan-favorite Cillian Murphy as Jim, the Og survivor, alongside a stellar cast including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer, and Ralph Fiennes.

Recently with the drop of its first trailer teasing a chilling new chapter with terrified kids, intense drama, and some seriously upgraded infected, one thing that caught our eyes was the infamous zombie look. Fans soon started to wonder whether the zombie is Murphy or not. Let’s find out.

Is 28 Years Later Zombie Cillian Murphy?

While fans have been buzzing about 28 Years Later and its mysterious trailer zombie,...

The trailer for 28 Years Later just dropped and post-apocalyptic horror has never looked more unnerving. It’s the third installment in the 28 Days Later franchise, which has both terror and nostalgia. Especially when they’ve added a scene that has a few fans utterly floored and questioning if it was intentional at all.

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The scene in question belongs to a kids’ TV show, that many people found to be unsettling. Is it an easter egg, a throwback, or just an interesting reference? Only time will tell. But for now, let’s take a closer look at the exact moment.

28 Years Later Featured Teletubbies In Blood 28 Years Later | DNA Films

Amongst all the violence and devastation in the trailer, there was a moment when Teletubbies, yes, Teletubbies, was playing on-screen. In the opening scene, a few children were watching the show, and suddenly a...

Danny Boyle is bringing back the legendary zombie apocalypse series with “28 Years Later,” which will be released on June 20, 2025. This new film reimagines the horrifying world introduced two decades ago, re-engaging audiences with the fury virus story.

The upcoming instalment picks up nearly three decades after the original pandemic. The world has changed dramatically, with humanity now dispersed in small, isolated settlements fighting for survival in a landscape permanently altered by viral catastrophe.

The trailer delivers a disturbing glimpse into this post-apocalyptic reality. It depicts a group of survivors on a small, heavily fortified island. The cast is led by actors Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Jodie Comer, who play characters who must traverse a dangerous world where survival is tenuous.

One of the more intriguing possibilities is the return of Cillian Murphy. His role in “28 Days Later” cemented his status as a star. Although details regarding his character have yet to be revealed,...

There's a lot going on in the first trailer for Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's highly-anticipated 28 Years Later. First, the newly-released clip opens with the creepiest use of the Teletubbies since, well, the original Teletubbies. The trailer then kindly does the math for us as "days became weeks...

Something about TV shows aimed at children often invites the bizarre, with many strange, short-lived series aimed at young impressionable viewers falling by the wayside over the years. The best kids' shows are able to captivate their audiences with relatable narratives, great characters, and dazzling production values, retaining the interests of kids and adults alike for years to come. But not every TV show that sets out to capture a child audience does so successfully, and many downright weird kids' shows have languished in obscurity for a good reason.

Because children are usually more willing to accept odd characters or nonsensical circumstances, some TV shows have taken it upon themselves to be quite experimental in determining what captures the attention of younger viewers. In many cases, standards for kids' shows are quite low so long as they don't include any content deemed too intense or inappropriate for children, which can...

Po the Teletubby is the youngest and most fun-loving character, speaking both Cantonese and English with a cute voice. Two talented actresses, Pui Fan Lee and Rachelle Beinart, have played Po throughout the years, showcasing their versatility. The Teletubbies series, created by Anne Wood and Andrew Davenport, has seen multiple revivals and continues to bring joy to viewers.

It was so long ago, it may be easy to forget that there was a time when you would flick on the TV (or ask an older sibling to do it for you) and settle back to enjoy the sunny wonder of The Teletubbies with all your colorful friends. Though for my money, none were as friendly nor as colorful as Po the Teletubby. Created by Anne Wood and Andrew Davenport for the BBC, Teletubbies is a children's program that aired from 1997 to 2001, then was rebooted for CBeebies from 2015-2018, and has...

The black and white Teletubbies meme originated in Garry's Mod, a game known for creativity and experimentation. The unsettling image quickly went viral, blending nostalgia with horror and resonating deeply with internet users. The meme serves as a haunting reminder of how childhood memories can be reshaped in the digital age.

If you were a child in the late '90s like me, chances are you have memories of the Teletubbies, and it's likely that those memories were corrupted by the black and white Teletubbies meme. With their brightly colored fur, antennae, and television screens on their bellies, Tinky-Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa, and Po were the epitome of wholesome children's entertainment. The show was designed to cater to preschoolers, featuring simple, repetitive narratives and nonsensical babble meant to stimulate young minds. Yet, in the strange, twisted realm of internet culture, even the most innocent of childhood memories can take on a sinister edge.

Teletubbies art video takes a dark turn, with Tinky-Winky's head sliced open to reveal blood and spiders. Chipper music devolves into horror, as Sun Baby's smile becomes devious with multiple blinking eyes. Teletubbies' surreal concept makes it ripe for a horror adaptation, though none have been announced.

New Teletubbies art video is a creepy adaptation of the childrens show, replete with blood, spiders, and more spooky elements. Originally running from 19972001, Teletubbies imagines a world where four colorful creatures Dipsy, Po, Laa-Laa, and Tinky-Winky lead their onlookers to explore the world through television affixed to their stomachs. Teletubbies is an immensely popular kids show that has gone through numerous reboots and TV movies.

Now, a new art video from @lemay.jf reveals a Teletubbies world turned far more sinister. The black-and-white video begins with what appears to be a benign image of Tinky-Winky, unassumingly moving his eyes. Sun Baby looks down at the Teletubbie,...

Now is your chance to find out how to sing like Julie Garland, deal with being Edina Monsoon’s Pa and play a critically acclaimed chicken

It surprised a lot of people when Bubbles, the dippy personal assistant from Absolutely Fabulous, turned out to have a belter of a singing voice. Jane Horrocks showed off her chops in the 1998 film Little Voice having already conquered the stage with the lead role in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice.

Since then, Horrocks has become part of the fabric of the nation. On the big screen, she’s voiced a knitting-loving chicken in 2000’s Chicken Run and a duck opposite Bill Murray’s Garfield. In the flesh, she appeared in Dexter Fletcher’s Proclaimers jukebox musical Sunshine on Leith, and opposite Rob Brydon in 2018 sports comedy Swimming With Men. On stage she appeared in Stephen Poliakoff drama Sweet Panic and sang songs by Joy Division,...

Jessica Smith is expecting her first child!

The 27-year-old is best known for being the Sun Baby in the original Teletubbies series, which aired in the late 1990s.

Jessica is now pregnant with a baby of her own, her first with boyfriend Ricky Latham, and they’ve already revealed what they’re having.

“When two becomes three,” she captioned a sonogram photo on Instagram.

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“I am feeling overwhelmed with the amount of love I am receiving from people around the world,” Jessica told Et. “I have received countless messages congratulating me and wishing us well for the future.”

Jessica and Ricky are expecting a baby girl, who is due in January 2024, and she’ll definitely be showing her Teletubbies, but not the 2022 reboot on Netflix.

“She will be watching my version of Teletubbies,” she told Et.

“I am still overwhelmed with the amount of people who...

There are few hours of television more heart-poundingly tense than the "Breaking Bad" train robbery episode "Dead Freight." When I saw it for the first time, a relative came home to find me excitedly pacing around the living room, trying to shake off the massive adrenaline rush that came from watching Walter White (Bryan Cranston) and Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) pull off a seamless methylamine heist, only to have the moment undercut by rogue associate Todd's (Jesse Plemons) last-minute decision to murder a child who witnessed the crime. "Dead Freight" was thrilling a decade ago and it's still thrilling today. Somehow, though, I don't think it would've worked as well if it had involved a helicopter and a big vacuum hose.

Series creator Vince Gilligan spoke about the episode on the "Breaking Bad Insider" podcast after it aired, and was one of several people involved in the series who just...

"Loki" remains the best TV show in the Marvel Cinematic Universe — a show with a clear vision, great visuals that stood out from the formula of the franchise, and a fantastic and self-contained story that actually developed its main character and took him to new places, including a rare romance in the MCU. All of this while also expanding the overall Marvel universe by properly introducing the idea of the multiverse that has consumed Marvel the past few years, but doing more with the concept than even "Multiverse of Madness."

Indeed, in episode 5, Loki wakes up in the Void at the end of time, a place where those punished by the Tva are sent; a place where Loki meets several variants of himself. While the Void itself looks like your standard post-apocalyptic wasteland inspired by "Mad Max," this one stands out by being inspired in part by "Teletubbies." Yes, you read that right.

The yellow Teletubby, Laa-Laa, is the most memorable character from the Teletubbies series due to her distinct personality and love for singing and her orange ball. The role of Laa-Laa was played by Nikky Smedley in the original series and she invented many of the physical characteristics of the character. Rebecca Hyland took over the role in the reboot series and added a modern flare. The popularity and lasting legacy of Teletubbies is due in part to the simplicity and iconic nature of characters like Laa-Laa, who has left a permanent mark on pop culture.

Of the four main characters in the wildly popular children's series Teletubbies, the yellow Teletubby is perhaps best remembered for her distinct personality. The British phenomenon began in 1997 and follows the titular creatures as they explore their grassy landscape and teach the audience important lessons through the television screens in their stomachs. The series found immense popularity around the globe,...

The following contains major spoilers for Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season 4, Episodes 1 & 2, "Triage" and "Convergence," now streaming on Prime Video.

The final season of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan is tying up loose ends -- literally and figuratively. Audiences were stunned at the end of Episode 2 when Thomas Miller was brutally murdered, but his death wasn't just for shock value. Miller was introduced during Jack Ryan's ambitious third season and his return in Season 4 served to connect the two seasons in more ways than one. It allowed the series to explore the ripple effect of what he did in Season 3, and made very clear that Season 4 was unafraid to go to some dark places.

Naturally, some viewers are wondering about Miller's importance in Jack Ryan's overall story. It's not just on the show that fans have seen him before. The actor who plays Miller is one of TV's most prolific in two different countries,...

AppleTV+ has unveiled its kids’ and family summer slate, which features new Peanuts content coming to the streamer this summer alongside its returning series.

The new Peanuts content includes the third season of “The Snoopy Show,” which premieres on June 9, and “Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie,” a special that follows “endearing introvert Marcie as she helps her friends in her own unique way” which premieres on August 18.

In an expansion of its partnership with WildBrain, the tech giant will also debut two new original series in 2024: “Camp Snoopy,” featuring Snoopy and the Beagle Scouts along with Charlie Brown and friends as they enjoy an adventure-filled summer outdoors and “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin,” a special uncovering the origin story of one of Peanuts’ most beloved characters and how he ultimately makes friends with Charlie Brown and the gang.

Additional classic Peanuts titles from Mendelson/Melendez Productions and Peanuts Worldwide will...

Another Winnie The Pooh character gets an R-rated twist, with the new mature series Christopher Robin in development. The new series will be the second distorted adaption of A.A. Milne’s classic tale of Winnie The Pooh. Winnie The Pooh: Blood and Honey focused on the titular character of Pooh as the antagonist, but this new series promises its own twist as it focuses on Pooh's human friend Christopher Robin in an unexpected setting.

Variety reports that the Christopher Robin series is in development with Boat Rocker Studios and Bay Mills Studios and is expected to be a hybrid series, featuring both live-action and animation. Charlie Kesslering (Foreign Relations) has written the script and is set to executive produce, with Conrad Vernon also set to executive produce and direct the pilot. Read the official series logline below:

"Christopher Robin is a disillusioned New Yorker navigating his quarter-life crisis with...

ITV has announced the planned closure of its children’s channel Citv.

The channel was launched in 2006 after the success of the Children’s ITV programming block, which launched on ITV in 1983 to provide dedicated late-afternoon programming for children aged between five and 13.

On Friday (10 March), the broadcaster announced that the Citv channel is set to close in the early autumn, after the launch of a new “dedicated destination for kids” on its streaming service Itvx.

The new service, Itvx Kids, is due to launch in July 2023. It will be rolled out during the UK school summer holiday period, with a range of titles aimed at both school-age and preschool children.

Itvx launched in December last year to replace the ITV Hub brand as the online home of all ITV content, as the broadcaster attempts to compete with streaming giants such as Netflix and Amazon.

Despite the closure of Citv,...

Rhys Frake-Waterfield, writer and director of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, wants to set his sights on other beloved properties such as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the Teletubbies. Frake-Waterfield made waves by transforming A. A. Milne and E. H. Shepard's beloved children’s character, Winnie the Pooh, into a bloodthirsty horror villain. With the original Winnie-the-Pooh book officially entering the public domain last year, the debut director was free to put his own dark spin on the material in a film that left public opinion divided.

Off the back of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey's recent theatrical release, Screen Rant spoke exclusively with Frake-Waterfield about his work on the film and hopes for other potential horror adaptations. While the director previously intimated his wishes to pursue other horror-themed retellings of properties in the public domain, such as Peter Pan and Bambi, he also revealed...

Growing up, I wanted to live in Teletubbyland. Now, Netflix is giving viewers the chance to go back when it reboots the classic kids show on Nov. 14.

When I was a child, my parents played me VHS tapes of “Teletubbies” nearly every morning in our living room. As the sun baby giggled on screen, I would begin to hop up and down, ready to dance to the theme song and chant, “Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa, Po.” When the Teletubbies huddled together for their big hug, I joined them by wrapping my arms around our box television set.

I adored these cuddly, colorful characters. From frolicking in the hills to gobbling up Tubby Toast, I tried to mimic the same routine as the Teletubbies.

My parents would take me to a park in my hometown, where I imagined I was in Teletubbyland by searching for rabbits and rolling down hills until my clothes turned green.

If you're a parent, chances are you have an intimate knowledge of all things "Bluey," "Daniel Tiger," "Sesame Street," "Paw Patrol," "Arthur," "Peppa Pig," and the nightmarish curse known as "CoComelon." Pre-school programming is in a sincere heyday, and despite involuntarily flinching whenever you hear the "Hot Dog!" song from "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," children's programming is the best it's been in years. As with all genres of entertainment, kiddie shows have also seen a resurgence in nostalgia. Millennials lost their collective minds when Steve returned for a "Blue's Clues" cameo, and all cried like toddlers once again when he gave us hopeful messages during quarantine. 

There's been some reassessment as of late regarding public opinions of beloved children's figures like "Barney the Dinosaur," but few could have predicted the return of one of the most polarizing figures in children's entertainment history. I'm talking about "Teletubbies."

For those that were too...

Natalie Morales better set her alarm clock: The Parks and Recreation alumna has joined Season 3 of Apple TV+’s The Morning Show in a recurring role.

Morales will played Kate Danton, Stella’s (Greta Lee) best friend from Stanford, where they were part of a start-up incubator run by Paul Marks (Jon Hamm). As previously reported, Nicole Beharie, Tig Notaro and Stephen Fry are among the other new additions to the cast.

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Some of television’s most beloved (and reviled) children’s characters are headed to streaming. The first trailer for Netflix’s upcoming “Teletubbies” revival series has been released, promising a return to the long-running franchise’s bizarre world.

First created in 1997 by Anne Wood and Andrew Davenport, “Teletubbies” is a British children’s show aimed at toddlers. Named after the main characters — a bizarre quartet of multi-colored, toddler-like creatures with antennae on their heads and television screens on their bellies — the show follows them exploring and playing in the grassy landscape they call home. The original show ran for five seasons and over 300 episodes and developed a global following thanks to syndication in over 120 countries. Even outside of its target demographic, the show quickly became famous for its surreal tone and character designs, and attracted sometimes bizarre controversy — such as when televangelist Jerry Falwell accused one of the Teletubbies, Tinky Winky,...

Teletubbies is back! The children’s program which originally made a splash in the ’90s is making a big return on television through Netflix and a new trailer is providing a sneak peek at the fun. In an all-new trailer unveiled by the streamer, Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa, and Po are back to their galavanting shenanigans as they tumble around their fantastical world and home. The colorful friends go on wonder-filled adventures as they learn and grow in this 21st-century refresh of the beloved preschool show. (Credit: Courtesy of Netflix) Viewers of the original program will recognize familiar elements like the baby-faced sun which makes a few appearances overhead the Teletubbies’ adventures. And don’t forget their video screen stomachs which help open windows to new scenes, or the Tiddlytubbies, making a return alongside the Teletubbies. Joining the titular characters as a new addition is Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt‘s Tituss...

The 30th MipJunior, the international kids content market, opened Saturday with the presentation Binge Watching Session: Kids Audience Successes Around the Globe.

Presented by industry analyst Avril Blondelot, the head of content insight Paris-based Global Audience & Content Evolution (Glance), the colorful overview presented the latest hits for kids and tipped off the audience on upcoming shows to track.

“The trend towards reboots isn’t going away anywhere soon,” she told Variety in Cannes, citing the global success of the reboot of 80s’ hit “The Smurfs.”

Reboots like “Moominvalley,” “Rugrats,” “Animaniacs” and the upcoming “TeleTubbies”were all cited as key examples in the trend.

“Animaniacs” resurfaced on Hulu in 2020, 27 years after it was first seen. Netflix will debut its “TeleTubbies” reboot this fall. Tove Jansson’s “Moomin” characters were resurrected in 2019.

Another trend is “spin offs and more spin offs.”Titles Blondelot presented for this popular category included “Madagascar: A Little Wild,...

British kids’ TV has a fairly solid tradition of being really f-ing harrowing. If you’re old enough to remember The Boy From Space, Zelda from The Terrahawks, or Mister Noseybonk, you’ll know what we’re on about. You need only to check out the public information films of the 70s and 80s to understand how little regard for youngsters’ mental well being our broadcasters had. So, you know, Brit kids: double hard.

This, however, is not an actual example of Brit TV being terrifying, but one of a Thomas & Friends Halloween special which ended up with a slightly bizarre difference between its UK and US versions:

Thomas and his fellow engine Emily are sent to the smelter’s yard for a nighttime collection of some iron, but get spooked by pranks set up by diesels Harry and Bert, and become convinced there’s a g-g-g-ghoooost! Emily ends...

HBO Max To Build ‘The Bridge’ In Hungary

HBO Max’s Hungarian arm will run a local version of Banijay survival format The Bridge. The format tasks bringing contestants together to build a 250-metre-long bridge to an island for the chance to win a large cash prize, and this latest deal marks its sixth international adaptation. Presented by Csaba Magyarósi, The Bridge Hungary is produced locally by Free Monkeys Production, based on the original Spanish format. Production took place neat Lake Belis in Romania, near the Hungarian border. Deadline understands it was given the greenlight before HBO Max stopped commissioning in the Cee region. Most production staff in Europe have now been let go, as Deadline revealed last month.

eOne Bolsters Canadian Non-Scripted

eOne has bolstered its non-scripted offering in Canada by signing a VP Development and promoting Scott Boyd to the same level. Christine Diakos joins in the newly-created...

As news emerges that Netflix is planning to reboot the Teletubbies this November, narrated by Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt‘s Tituss Burgess, there have been mixed reactions. Some are pleased to see this ’90s favourite of kids’ TV – which has attained cult status over the years – returning once again, while others still find the show too creepy and psychedelic.

Regardless of how you feel about this children’s TV classic, the Teletubbies have certainly provided us with some weird moments over the years. Let’s activate our antennae and take a look at our tummy screens as we relive these surreal Teletubbies appearances “again, again!”

When an episode got banned

Back in 1997, one of the original episodes of the Teletubbies featured a section called The Lion and The Bear, in which a cut-out lion on wheels chases a cut-out bear on wheels (voiced by none other than British sitcom royalty Penelope Keith...

One of television’s most oddly mesmerizing children’s TV shows is making a comeback, with Netflix announcing a new reboot of “Teletubbies”, the hit British series for preschoolers that focused on a quartet of strange creatures with antenna-like appendages on their heads who speak in strange gibberish.

The new reboot comes from Andrew Davenport, creator of the original, with the first season featuring 26 12-minute episodes.

Read More: The Teletubbies Reunite With Simon Cowell 25 Years After Their Debut During Shocking ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ Audition

“Join colourful friends Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po on wonder-filled adventures as they learn and grow in this 21st century refresh of the beloved preschool series, now narrated by Emmy-nominee Tituss Burgess (‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’),” reads Netflix’s synopsis of the upcoming reboot.

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“Each episode includes new, original ‘Tummy Tales’, songs that will have the entire family dancing along!” the synopsis adds.

“Teletubbies” became...

The Teletubbies are coming back this fall as the familiar children’s show gets the streaming treatment on Netflix. Kicking off Monday, November 14, kids can tune into new episodes of the beloved series featuring colorful friends Tiny Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa, and Po who will be joined by narrator Tituss Burgess. The reboot will see the pals take on new wonder-filled adventures as they learn and grow. (Credit: Courtesy of Netflix) Described in the logline as a 21st-century refresh, this iteration of the preschool series Teletubbies puts a more modern spin on the kids’ program which originally debuted back in 1997. Airing from 1997 to 2001, Teletubbies was previously revived in 2015 and ran for a few more years through 2018. This latest reboot is the first time fans will get to spend time with the curious characters in four years. Each installment will include new, original “Tummy Tales” songs for the who family to enjoy and dance along to.

Teletubbies are making a return. A new, animated incarnation of the popular British kids series, narrated by Tituss Burgess (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), will premiere on Netflix Nov. 14. The project was announced as part of the streamer’s fall preschool slate, which also includes Princess Power, a new animated series based on the New York Times bestselling book series Princesses Wear Pants by Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie and Allison Oppenheim, as well as the previously announced Spirit Rangers, inspired by stories from Native American tribes and landscapes of American national parks.

Returning series on the roster include CoComelon, Gabby’s Dollhouse and Waffles + Mochi.

Teletubbies became a global phenomenon when it first aired from 1997-2001 and was later rebooted for a 2015-1018 run.

Here are details about Netflix’s new preschool series

Teletubbies (premieres November 14)

Synopsis: Join colorful friends Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po on wonder-filled adventures as they learn and...

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Parents of preschool-age children, a warning: Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po will soon be on TV screens again.

Netflix will debut a Teletubbies reboot in November as part of a slate of shows aimed at young kids debuting in the coming months. The show will feature the four Teletubbies interacting and discovering their world — and will be narrated by Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star Tituss Burgess.

Teletubbies is set to premiere Nov. 14. Two other new shows are also set to join Netflix’s preschool lineup: Spirit Rangers (Oct. 10), about three Chumash/Cowlitz siblings who help protect the land and spirits of the national park they call home; and Princess Power (2023), bbased on the book Princesses Wear Pants by Today anchor Savannah Guthrie and Allison Oppenheim. The streamer will also debut new seasons of Waffles + Mochi’s Restaurant (Oct. 17) and Gabby’s Dollhouse (Nov. 1) and...

The woman who played the Teletubbies sun baby as a child appeared on Big Breakfast this morning (20 August), with fans floored by how grown-up she now is.

Jess Smith appeared on the revived Channel 4 series, after revealing herself as the baby from the Nineties children’s show that ran on BBC Two from 1997 to 2001.

Several years ago, Smith had written on Facebook: “I’ve decided it’s time to tell everyone. I used to hide it but after a lot of encouragement from my friends at university, I’ve gained the confidence to come out with it.

“I am the sun from Teletubbies. There have been quite a few people pretending to be the sun but only I could tell you the real story.”

She then went on to explain that she happened to be in hospital for a check-up the very same day the Teletubbies producer had asked...

Aap Rocky knows exactly what kind of parent he wants to be to his son. Two weeks after he and Rihanna welcomed their first child together, the 33-year-old rapper is sharing how he wants to parent the newborn. "I will always remind my children to never lose their imagination, even as adults, no matter what," he told Dazed May 30. "I actually love to watch cartoons—I've watched like, Teletubbies, Blue's Clues, Yo Gabba Gabba, Peppa Pig and Baby Shark." Aap added, "I hope to raise open-minded children. Not people who discriminate. And I'm not trying to describe a saint, but realistically, I just want a cool child with cool...

Apple TV+ has shared the trailer for the new kids and family live-action animated hybrid series ‘Lovely Little Farm’ from Darrall Macqueen.

The story follows sisters Jill and Jacky as they love and nurture all the animals on their farm nestled in lavender fields. Being a young farmer isn’t easy, but every day brings these sisters adventure and a chance to grow. The live-action animated hybrid uses the latest computer-generated technology, working with Industrial Light and Magic, to bring the series to life.

Created by BAFTA Award winners Maddy Darrall and Billy Macqueen along with Catherine Williams. Newcomer Levi Howden stars as ‘Jill’ with Kassidi Roberts joining as ‘Jacky,’ and the series also features the voice talents of BAFTA Award nominee Shirley Henderson as Quackety Duck Duck, Dominique Moore (“Thomas & Friends”) as Pickle Pony, SAG Award nominee Joel Fry as Al Alpaca and Canan Yildiz-Husbands as Bif & Bop.

Chinese video streaming firm iQiyi has teamed with Canada’s Wildbrain to jointly produce kids’ animation series “Jonny Jetboy.” The series was hatched by Keith Chapman, creator of “Paw Patrol” and “Bob The Builder” and will run to an initial forty 11-minute episodes.

The story follows Jonny Jones, the youngest member of a family of heroes as he learns to become a superhero like his JetForce family. They are committed to protecting the high-tech city Calamity Canyon, from its many villains. Jonny wields a JetGlove and is the fastest member of the force, but often he struggles to control his special powers.

The deal marks first global partnership for original China IP struck by WildBrain’s dedicated Shanghai team. Now under way, production is taking place at China’s WingSing Animation Studio with WildBrain acting as supervisor. Delivery is scheduled for 2023.

The Canadian company is also handling global distribution and licensing outside of Greater China.

With streaming dominating the industry — and suddenly becoming the “new normal” in a changing world — IndieWire is taking a closer look at the news cycle, breaking down what really matters to provide a clear picture of what companies are winning the streaming wars, and how they’re pulling ahead.

By looking at trends and the latest developments, Streaming Wars Report: Indie Edition offers a snapshot of what’s happening overall and day-to-day in streaming for the indie set. Check out the latest Streaming Wars Report for updates to the bigger players in the industry.

Buzzy Originals

As the “Trolls World Tour” wars continue to be fought — with studios and exhibitors battling out the distribution landscape of the future — there’s another animated studio effort fighting for dominance, as the mystery-solving dog of “Scoob!” hits VOD this week. But discerning parents are likely growing restless, and eager to share more substantial options for their kids.

Kanye West’s “Jesus Is King” scored just $862,000 in its opening weekend on 372 IMAX screens nationwide, for a less-than-divine per-screen average of $2,317.

On the one hand, that’s far below how other specialty films have performed this weekend. The critically acclaimed Palme D’Or winner “Parasite,” for example, was grossed $1.8 million this weekend from 129 screens, for a $14,170 per screen average. Taika Waititi’s “Jojo Rabbit” also outperformed “Jesus Is King,” with $1 million from 55 screens.

But there’s an important caveat: While “Parasite” and “Jojo Rabbit” got a full share of screenings at the theaters playing them this weekend, “Jesus Is King” had more limited showtimes. That’s because IMAX, which has deals with all major studios, is currently devoting most of its screens to Disney’s “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” and other blockbusters. Screenings of “Jesus Is King” were inserted in between showings of feature-length blockbusters, minimizing how much it could gross.

If the press cycle around Kanye West’s 2018 “Wyoming Sessions” marked an extreme if well-earned low point in his ongoing relationship with the public, it also underscored a truth about the notoriously polarizing artist that his fans and critics alike hold onto equally fervently: He means every word he says.

This blunt honesty made him an emblematic celebrity for 2019 — the kind whose behavior fiercely repels some, while inspiring others to double down in their support — but everyone believes that it’s sincere. That’s also why “Jesus Is King,” his 35-minute IMAX film released in conjunction with a new album of the same name, will largely and predictably preach almost exclusively to the converted.

Directed by Nick Knight, “Jesus Is King” is at once too long for a promotional music video and too short for a proper exploration of Kanye’s last year of creative exploration. But with the same...

Teletubbies owner Dhx Media has named former Marvel Enterprises president and CEO Eric Ellenbogen as CEO, replacing company founder Michael Donovan.

Dhx Media, which also has the Peanuts, Strawberry Shortcake, Caillou and Inspector Gadget characters in its stable, earlier failed to secure a possible sale of the company or a merger amid a sagging stock price. The Canadian kids content producer and distributor last April appointed Ellenbogen as a senior adviser through to the end of 2019 and gave him a seat on the board.

"Given his broad perspective and decades of relevant industry experience and success, we are confident ...

One banana, two banana, three banana, Gore! It's time, kiddies! Gather around the TV for the latest episode of everyone's favorite family program as the animals go insane and start hacking up the studio audience. Yes, the Hanna-Barbera legends are back like you've never seen them before in The Banana Splits Movie, which hits home today. We have a scary new clip that isn't very kind to influencers. Watch if you dare, but you better hide your phone from Fleegle.

The Banana Splits Movie, an original feature-length film, is available everywhere today, August 27, 2019, on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital. And horror fans won't be disappointed. This weird excursion into 'Wtf did I just watch' territory will split you from the inside out, and it definitely wins its R-rating. There is blood, guts, and plenty of mayhem to go around.

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Once, children’s films had original concepts and plots – but the latest spin-offs use stitched-together versions of old TV episodes. But is it only the adults who feel cheated?

Teletubbies Songtime at the Cinema is released today, and the film promises to be the perfect culmination of every major cinematic theme of 2019 so far. Like Aladdin, it features an inanimate object come spectacularly to life (Noo Noo). Like Us, it features creepy doppelgangers of the main cast (the Tiddlytubbies). Like Avengers: Endgame, its antagonist is a hideous purple monster hellbent on wreaking universal destruction on a terrified populace (Tinky Winky). Make no mistake, Teletubbies Songtime at the Cinema has it all – apart, that is, from an original plot. Because, on closer inspection, the film is five regular episodes of Teletubbies stitched together. The episodes have already been shown on CBeebies and are available free on iPlayer.

Some of the episodes are quite good – Music,...

Twenty years since the premiere of Teletubbies, creator Andrew Davenport is back with Moon and Me, a new family-friendly show about a magical toy, Pepi Nana, who lives in a toy house with a family of comical toy friends. Moon and Me explores what happens when toys come to life at night and breaks new ground in its technical and visual ambition, using sophisticated puppetry and stop motion animation. Moon and Me also features an original song by Michael Bublé and is narrated by Nina Sosanya (Killing Eve). The show has already premiered in the UK to much buzz …...

In a highly competitive situation, Apple has made a deal with Dhx Media to produce new “Peanuts” content for the tech giant’s upcoming streaming service, Variety has learned.

Dhx and its subsidiary, Peanuts Worldwide, will develop and produce original series, specials and shorts based on the iconic gang of characters created by Charles M. Schulz.

As part of the partnership, Dhx will produce original short-form Stem content that will be exclusive to Apple featuring astronaut Snoopy. Peanuts Worldwide and Nasa recently signed a Space Act Agreement, designed to inspire a passion for space exploration and the Stem fields among the next generation of students.

Dhx acquired a large stake in the “Peanuts” gang in May 2017. The $345 million deal also gave Dhx control of the “Strawberry Shortcake” franchise, adding to a children’s programming portfolio that also includes “Teletubbies,” “Caillou,” “Inspector Gadget,” and the “Degrassi” franchise.

Schulz debuted the characters...

Studiocanal’s Australia and New Zealand CEO Elizabeth Trotman is relocating to London to become Studiocanal UK Managing Director.

She will take her new position on January 1, 2019, and work closely with Nicola Shindler, CEO of Studiocanal UK. She has been running the Oz/Nz division since 2016. A replacement for her there will be announced soon.

Trotman started out at Disney in Nz, working on movies including The Lion King and Toy Story. This led to a position at Warner Bros in London. She moved to Australia to take up a role for BBC Worldwide overseeing the launch of Teletubbies across Asia, including China and in 2002 she returned to New Zealand to oversee the marketing of both the Hoyts cinema chain along with Hoyts Distribution theatrical films. After the acquisition of Hoyts by Studiocanal in 2012, she became local General Manager Sales and Marketing. She has worked on movies including Slumdog Millionaire,...

Calling Happy! a psychedelic mystery revelling in debauchery with a little added sweetness wouldn’t do it justice. The show is so much more. Imagine Quentin Tarantino and Peppa Pig had a baby, with the Teletubbies and Looney Tunes as godparents; that baby would be Happy!

To watch Happy! with expectations or the belief that we know what is going to happen, is to realise how accustomed we’ve come to clichés, and how refreshing it is to expect the unexpected. The story is a pick’n mix of: mobsters, crooked cops, creepy kids entertainers, gangster’s wives, reality TV, faith, and imaginary friends.

Nick Sax (Christopher Meloni) is a hard-drinking, cynical ex-cop turned hitman, whose life takes a turn with the arrival of Happy (Patton Oswalt); a winged blue unicorn, and his estranged daughter’s imaginary friend. Together they traverse the city’s seedy underworld to rescue Hailey (Bryce Lorenzo...

Popeye, the 89-year-old spinach-powered mariner, will be launching his first new adventures in more than a decade in new animated originals slated to debut on the brand’s YouTube channel.

The new material will come under a pact between WildBrain, a digital kids’ network and studio, and Hearst’s King Features Syndicate, which handles licensing for the Popeye franchise. WildBrain will create new animated content in the “squash-and-stretch” animation style of Popeye, in collaboration with King Features.

Also under the agreement, WildBrain will take over management of the “Popeye and Friends Official” channel on YouTube, launched in January 2017, with an eye toward boosting its audience. Initially, WildBrain plans to produce new compilations of Popeye classic cartoons, drawing from shows including “Popeye,” “Popeye and Son,” and “The Continuing Adventures of Popeye.”

It’s worth noting that King Features is focusing on YouTube and digital platforms to serve as Popeye’s anchor — not TV.

Ready for the comedy surprise of the year so far? Get yourself a ticket to the really impressive Game Night...

A couple of days on from seeing Game Night, it's still making me laugh. It's been a long time since we've seen something this consistently funny come out of a Hollywood studio, but for once, it's terrific to see a comedy that doesn't pile all of its jokes in the trailer and doesn't get bogged down in meanness. For those of us who still shudder at the memory of Office Christmas Party, Jason Bateman most definitely redeems himself here.

The film opens with his character Max meeting Annie (Rachel McAdams) at a pub quiz, where they match wits over Tinky Winky from Teletubbies. It's love at first sight, and their matching competitive streak makes them formidable hosts of a regular game night for their friends. Regrettably, Max's sibling rivalry with...

British actor Simon Shelton, best known for playing Tinky Winky in the “Teletubbies,” has died. He was 52. Shelton — who also went by the name Simon Barnes — starred in the cult BBC children’s show from 1997, taking over the role of the purple character from Dave Thompson. He played the purple character in 1999 when former Moral Majority leader Jerry Falwell drew ridicule for his contention that Tinky Winky was a gay Teletubby. According to the actor’s son Henry, Shelton died on Jan. 17, BBC News reported. Also Read: Jo Jo White, Boston Celtics Legend, Dies at 71 Shelton also played Dark Knight...