Time to show the world who’s mini boss. Nickelodeon will host the network premiere of the hit movie Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) on Saturday, November 14 at 6:00 p.m. (ET/PT)! The film will serve as the lead-in to CBS Presents Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2026, airing live from L.A. from 8:00 p.m. (ET).
Illumination
From the biggest global animated franchise in history, comes the origin story of how the world’s greatest supervillain first met his iconic Minions, forged cinema’s most despicable crew and faced off against the most unstoppable criminal force ever assembled in Minions: The Rise of Gru.
Long before he becomes the master of evil, Gru (Oscar nominee Steve Carell) is just a 12-year-old boy in 1970s suburbia, plotting to take over the world from his basement.
It’s not going particularly well. When Gru crosses paths with the Minions, including Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto—a new Minion sporting braces and a desperate need to please—this unexpected family joins forces. Together, they build their first lair, design their first weapons, and strive to execute their first missions.
When the infamous supervillain supergroup, the Vicious 6, oust their leader—legendary martial arts fighter Wild Knuckles (Oscar winner Alan Arkin)— Gru, their most devoted fanboy, interviews to become their newest member. The Vicious 6 is not impressed by the diminutive, wannabe villain, but then Gru outsmarts (and enrages) them, and he suddenly finds himself the mortal enemy of the apex of evil. With Gru on the run, the Minions attempt to master the art of kung fu to help save him, and Gru discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends.
Featuring more spectacular action than any film in Illumination history and packed with the franchise’s signature subversive humor, Minions: The Rise of Gru stars a thrilling new cast, including, the Vicious 6: Taraji P. Henson as cool and confident leader Belle Bottom, whose chain belt doubles as a lethal disco-ball mace; Jean-Claude Van Damme as the nihilistic Jean Clawed, who’s armed (literally) with a giant robotic claw; Lucy Lawless as Nunchuck, whose traditional nun’s habit hides her deadly nun-chucks; Dolph Lundgren as Swedish roller-skate champion Svengeance, who dispenses his enemies with spin kicks from his spiked skates; and Danny Trejo as Stronghold, whose giant iron hands are both a menace to others and a burden to him.
The film also stars Michelle Yeoh as Master Chow, an acupuncturist with mad kung fu skills, and Oscar winner Julie Andrews as Gru’s maddeningly self-absorbed mom.
Steered by the franchise’s original creators, Minions: The Rise of Gru is produced by visionary Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and his longtime collaborators Janet Healy and Chris Renaud. The film is directed by returning franchise filmmaker Kyle Balda (Despicable Me 3, Minions), co-directed by Brad Ableson (The Simpsons) and Jonathan del Val (The Secret Life of Pets films), and features the iconic voice of Pierre Coffin as the Minions and a killer ’70s soundtrack courtesy of legendary Grammy-winning music producer Jack Antonoff.
All Hallows Thieves 🎃🐢 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003) Halloween Special | Nickelodeon UK
More episodes of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003) are available on Nickelodeon and Paramount+. In 'All Hallows Thieves' It's Halloween in New York City and all the freaks are out ... especially the King of Thieves!
Cowabunga! Grab a slice of pizza and watch every episode of TMNT from 1987! Join Mikey, Leo, Raph, and Donnie in this New York City extravaganza of classic cartoons!
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Nick Jr. will premiere The Marsupilamis, a brand new 3D animated series that follows twins Jade and Mica who find their world turned upside down when their explorer parents entrust them with three mysterious eggs, on Monday, October 19. The series will air weekday evenings at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT).
'The Marsupilamis' | Courtesy of Nickelodeon
Every day's full of laughter and fun with the Marsupilimis - Hope, Twister, and Punch. Join them with Twins Jade and Mica for adventures and lots of laughs - as long as the Marsups remain unseen!
In the series premiere episode, Jade's struggles to multitask in 'Jade the Juggler', and then in 'Parcel Chase', the Marsups miss an important parcel delivery. (S1, ep 1)
Ellipse Animation and Belvision announced their partnership with Nickelodeon last year. The partnership saw Nickelodeon launch The Marsupilamis (52 x 11’) worldwide, excluding the U.S.A. and China, earlier this year.
“This fresh take on the iconic character, created over 70 years ago by Belgian author André Franquin, brings the legendary Marsupilami from the wild Palombian jungle into the heart of the city,” said Nickelodeon, which is part of Paramount, now owned by Skydance Media.
Media-Participations’ animation production companies Ellipse Animation (The Smurfs, The Garfield Show) and Belvision (Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods, Zombillenium) are coproducing the new series based on the classic cartoon character. Mediatoon Distribution and Mediatoon Licensing, also part of the family-owned group, are handling international sales and consumer products, and recently introducing The Marsupilamis respectively to MIPCOM and Brand Licensing Europe (BLE).
The Marsupilamis has also been commissioned by other major broadcasters including M6/Gulli in France, RTBF and VRT in Belgium, RTS in Switzerland and Radio Canada.
“Slated to launch in 2026, the comedic, action-packed new series follows twins Jade and Mica who find their world turned upside down when their explorer parents entrust them with three mysterious Marsupilami eggs,” according to a plot description. “Once they hatch, the siblings must get creative to keep their new friends hidden – after all, no one knows these energetic creatures exist, and predators could be lurking around every corner.”
Created over 70 years ago by Belgian artist & writer André Franquin, Marsupilami has become one of the most iconic characters in comic-book history, having been adapted numerous times for television, cinema and videogames. With its eight-meter-long tail, unmissable spotted fur and a distinctive “Houba”-based language, this creature has captured the imagination of kids and families across generations.
In the new animated series, the legendary Marsupilamis swap the wild Palombian jungle for an even wilder place: the city. There, twins Jade and Mica find their world turned upside down when their explorer parents entrust them with three mysterious Marsupilami eggs. Once they hatch, the siblings must get creative to keep their new friends hidden — after all, no one knows these energetic creatures exist, and predators could be lurking around every corner.
The series targets children aged five and up. It is directed by Célestine Jacquel-Plays (Grizzy and the Lemmings), with Andrew Barnett Jones and Ciaran Murtagh (The Amazing World of Gumball) as head writers and Guilhem Deckers (Minions 2) as artistic director. Through a comprehensive 3D production pipeline, the creative team has expanded visual and narrative horizons, blending situational comedy and action-packed scenes.
“We are thrilled to finally present The Marsupilamis series, with our best talents bringing a new take on the most iconic IP of our portfolio,” said Caroline Duvochel, Head of Audiovisual & Innovation at Média-Participations and Managing Director of Ellipse Animation. “An ambitious and unique branding strategy unites all entities within the Média-Participations group, placing The Marsupilamis at the forefront of our creative efforts. Collaborating with the top-tier Paramount team is a true delight, enhancing the global reach and impact of our legendary character.”
Layla Lewis, Senior Vice President (SVP), Global Acquisitions & Content Partnerships for Nickelodeon, added, “We are delighted to be partnering with Ellipse and Belvision to introduce The Marsupilamis to our Nickelodeon audiences. This fresh take on a beloved character brings a vibrant mix of humor, heart and adventure that makes it an excellent addition to our international slate.”
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Ellipse Animation and Belvision's "The Marsupilamis" expands in the U.S. market through Nick Jr.
The agreement marks a major milestone in the series' international release, which has already launched in multiple territories, including M6/Gulli in France, RTBF and VRT in Belgium, RTS in Switzerland, and Radio-Canada.
Ellipse Animation and Belvision's "The Marsupilamis" expands in the U.S. market through Nick Jr.
The agreement marks a major milestone in the series' international release, which has already launched in multiple territories, including M6/Gulli in France, RTBF and VRT in Belgium, RTS in Switzerland, and Radio-Canada.
Media-Participations' animation production companies Ellipse Animation and Belvision announced the extension of Nickelodeon’s rollout of "The Marsupilamis" (52x11’) to the U.S. market beginning Oct. 19 on the Nick Jr. channel, following a successful international launch across its networks worldwide. The agreement marks a major milestone in the international release of the series, which has already launched with audiences across multiple territories following Nickelodeon's initial global acquisition, alongside a strong network of local partners including M6/Gulli in France, RTBF and VRT in Belgium, RTS in Switzerland and Radio-Canada.
Caroline Duvochel, Head of Audiovisual & Innovation of Média-Participations and Managing Director of Ellipse Animation, said: “We are thrilled to see 'The Marsupilamis' continue its global rollout with its arrival in the U.S. This important milestone confirms our belief that these iconic characters can resonate with children and families all around the world. We thank the Nickelodeon team for their trust, enthusiasm, and commitment to bringing our series to international audiences.”
The deal comes amid growing interest in the beloved European IP in North America, recently illustrated by Abrams' publication of a comic book volume inspired by the animated series in the US and Canada. Created over 70 years ago by renowned Belgian author André Franquin, Marsupilami has become one of the most iconic characters in comic book history, adapted numerous times for television, cinema, and video games. With its 8-meter-long tail, unmissable spotted fur, and distinctive "Hoobah"- based language, this unique creature has captured the imagination of kids and families across generations.
In the new animated series, the legendary Marsupilamis swap the wild Palombian jungle for an even wilder place: the city. There, twins Jade and Mica find their world turned upside down when their explorer parents entrust them with three mysterious Marsupilami eggs. Once they hatch, the siblings must get creative to keep their new friends hidden - after all, no one knows these energetic creatures exist, and predators could be lurking around every corner. The 52-episode series, with each episode running 11 minutes, is directed by Célestine Plays (Grizzy and the Lemmings), with head writing by Andrew Barnett Jones and Ciaran Murtagh (The Amazing World of Gumball), and artistic direction by Guilhem Deckers (Minions 2). Mediatoon Distribution and Mediatoon Licensing, also part of Média-Participations powerhouse, handle international sales and consumer products.
Ellipse Animation: The Marsupilamis expands its global footprint with Nickelodeon U.S. premiere
Ellipse Animation and Belvision, both part of the Media-Participations group, announced that the animated series The Marsupilamis will continue its global rollout with its arrival in the U.S. market. Beginning October 19, the production will air on the Nick Jr. channel, marking a major milestone in its international release strategy following an initial global acquisition by Nickelodeon.
The agreement for the United States follows successful launches across multiple international territories, where the content has resonated alongside strong local broadcast partners. These include M6 and Gulli in France, RTBF and VRT in Belgium, RTS in Switzerland, and Radio-Canada. Furthermore, interest in this European intellectual property has grown in North America, recently illustrated by Abrams publishing a comic book volume inspired by the animated series in the U.S. and Canada.
Created over 70 years ago by renowned Belgian author André Franquin, the iconic character with an 8-meter-long tail has been adapted numerous times for television, cinema, and video games. In this new 52-episode series of 11-minute episodes, the unique creatures swap the wild Palombian jungle for an even wilder place: the city. The plot follows twins Jade and Mica, whose world turns upside down when their explorer parents entrust them with three mysterious eggs. Once they hatch, the siblings must get creative to keep their new spotted friends hidden from urban predators.
'We are thrilled to see The Marsupilamis continue its global rollout with its arrival in the U.S.', said Caroline Duvochel, Head of Audiovisual & Innovation at Média-Participations and Managing Director of Ellipse Animation. 'This important milestone confirms our belief that these iconic characters can resonate with children and families all around the world. We thank the Nickelodeon team for their trust, enthusiasm, and commitment to bringing our series to international audiences'.
The animated series is directed by Célestine Plays, with head writing by Andrew Barnett Jones and Ciaran Murtagh, and artistic direction by Guilhem Deckers. International sales and consumer products are handled exclusively by Mediatoon Distribution and Mediatoon Licensing.
The Boss Baby is back in brand new episodes of The Boss Baby: Back in Business, premiering weekdays at 7:00am with same day replays at 5:30pm starting Monday 5th October 2026, only on Nickelodeon UK & Ireland!
'The Boss Baby: Back In Business' | Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection
In The Boss Baby: Back in Business, Boss Baby, with the help of his big brother and partner-in-crime Tim, continues to navigate the cutthroat corporate jungle gym of Baby Corp, while angling to achieve a work-life balance.
Monday 5th October 2026 - Baby Boss: Worried he isn't growing, Boss Baby temporarily turns himself into a normal baby to pass a doctor's exam. While he's gone, villains seize the chance to attack Baby Corp. (S2, ep 19)
Tuesday 6th October 2026 - Boom, Baby: After firing Boom Baby to cut costs, Boss Baby unknowingly unleashes a chaos‑creating former agent whose antics convince parents that danger lurks everywhere. (S2, ep 20)
Wednesday 7th October 2026 - The Fumbling of Football Mike: Boss Baby abandons his CEO duties to retrieve Tim's beloved Football Mike toy after selling it by accident. Meanwhile, villains exploit his distraction. (S2, ep 21)
Thursday 8th October 2026 - Teambuilding: The united villains seize Baby Corp HQ, scattering the office babies in a chupie teleportation mishap. Boss must inspire the company to regroup on Tim and Danny's last day. (S2, ep 22)
Friday 9th October 2026 - Theo 100: With Baby Corp exiled to the Templeton basement, Boss and his team storm HQ to reclaim it from the villains. Preparing to retire, Boss plans to appoint Staci as CEO. (S2, ep 23)
From DreamWorks Animation and Emmy-winning executive producer Brandon Sawyer (Penguins of Madagascar), the series features the voice talents of JP Karliak (Wabbit: A Loony Tunes Production) as the Boss Baby; Pierce Gagnon (Looper, Tomorrowland) as the Boss Baby's brother and best friend, Tim; YouTube sensation Flula Borg as Boss Baby's supervisor Mega Fat CEO Baby; Kevin Michael Richardson (All Hail King Julien, Cleveland Show) as 99th percentile bruiser baby Jimbo; along with special guest voice appearances from Tony Hale (Veep, Arrested Development) and Nicole Sullivan (MADtv, King of Queens). The Boss Baby: Back in Business is distributed by NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution.
ABOUT DREAMWORKS ANIMATION:
DreamWorks Animation, a division of the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, within NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, is a global family entertainment company with feature film and television brands. The company's deep portfolio of intellectual property is supported by a robust, worldwide consumer products practice, which includes licensing, and location-based entertainment venues around the world. DreamWorks' feature heritage includes many of the world's most beloved films and franchises, including Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Trolls, The Boss Baby, The Bad Guys, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and The Wild Robot have amassed more than $17 billion in global box office receipts. DreamWorks Animation's television studio is one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, animated family programming, reaching consumers in more than 190 countries with a diverse array of award-winning original content through streaming and linear broadcasters.
ABOUT NBCUNIVERSAL GLOBAL TV DISTRIBUTION:
NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution is responsible for the licensing and distribution of NBCUniversal's film and TV content to paid and free services across all linear and streaming platforms in the U.S., Canada and in over 200 territories internationally. NBCUniversal's content portfolio includes a vast and diverse library of more than 6,500 feature films and 170,000 television episodes, including current and classic titles, non-scripted programming, kids, sports, news, long-form and short-form programming from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Television, UCP, Universal International Studios, Sky Studios, Universal Television Alternative Studio, NBC Late Night properties, DreamWorks Animation, Universal Pictures Content Group, Telemundo, and more, as well as locally produced content from around the world. Global TV Distribution is a division of Comcast NBCUniversal.
ABOUT NICKELODEON
Nickelodeon, now in its 47th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY).
This Halloween, Nickelodeon UK & Ireland is treating viewers to the brand new movie Night of the Zoopocalypse, premiering Friday 16th October 2026 on Nick UK & Eire!
When a meteor crashes into Colepepper Zoo, it unleashes a virus that transforms the zoo animals into zombies. Gracie, a quirky young wolf, teams up with a gruff mountain lion named Dan to lead a wacky team of animals - including Xavier, the movie-obsessed lemur, Frida the fiery capybara, and Poot the baby pygmy hippo - on a perilous mission to escape the virus and rescue their zoo, on one spooky NIGHT OF THE ZOOPOCALYPSE!
Cast: David Harbour as Dan, Gabbi Kosmidis as Gracie, Scott Thompson as Ash, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as Felix, Pierre Simpson as Xavier, and Christina Nova as Poot.
Directors: Rodrigo Perez-Castro, Ricardo Curtis.
Based on: ZOOmbies, a short story by Clive Barker.
Bake a Cake with Cakey & CreamPup! 🎂 Gabby's Dollhouse | Netflix Jr.
Cakey has a new baking buddy! When a gift basket mix-up brings CreamPup to the Dollhouse, they team up to make a kitty-pup cake together. Gabby's Dollhouse is now playing on Netflix!
Cat of the Day Compilation PART 14 😻 Gabby's Dollhouse | Netflix Jr.
Gabby is BACK with more Cat of the Day fun! Join the Gabby Cats and their guests as they sing, dance, craft, and get magical makeovers. Gabby's Dollhouse is now playing on Netflix!
We Are More Alike Than You Think! Making New Friends with CatRat | GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE
When Doozie and Puggy visit the Dollhouse, CatRat is convinced that cats and dogs couldn't be more different. But during a game of "Let's Find a Match," a surprising discovery changes everything! Watch CatRat and Puggy uncover their shared love of dancing and boogie their way into a brand-new friendship.
With a little magic and new surprises every day, Gabby’s Dollhouse is filled with irresistible kitty characters, adventures throughout the dollhouse, and the reminder that any problem can be solved if you just keep trying! Join Gabby and friends as they explore and celebrate imagination and creativity! Any adventure is possible with Gabby’s Dollhouse!
Doggy in the Dollhouse?! 🐶 Gabby's Dollhouse | Netflix Jr. and Gabby's Dollhouse
Puggie is ready for a snack, and Gabby's little sister Doozie knows just what to make! Celebrate with a delicious doggy dog: a hot dog decorated just like a puppy! Gabby's Dollhouse is now playing on Netflix!
NEW YORK, NY (September 14, 2026) – Republic Records: Kids & Family and DreamWorks Animation today announce the release of Pawty Time, the brand-new EP from Gabby’s Dollhouse, available now on all streaming platforms alongside the highly anticipated Season 14 premiere, streaming exclusively on Netflix—listen to Pawty TimeHERE.
Marking an exciting first for the franchise, Pawty Time introduces the first-ever musical crossover featuring Gabby’s little sister Doozie and her adorable puppy pal Puggie. Led by the focus track “Meow-Meow Bow-Wow Family,” the six-song EP celebrates family, friendship, imagination, and the playful bond between cats and dogs through a collection of upbeat original songs designed for kids and parents to sing and dance, and play together.
Season 14 brings double the paws and double the fun as Doozie visits the Dollhouse for her very first cat-and-dog playdate. Across all-new episodes, Gabby, Pandy Paws, the Gabby Cats, Doozie, and Puggie embark on playful adventures including puppy-themed unboxings, magical fairy-sitting, kitty-and-puppy baking, and a birthday mystery ride for DJ Catnip, all celebrating the special bond between siblings and the power of imaginative play.
Since its debut, Gabby’s Dollhouse has become one of the world’s most successful preschool franchises and the most-watched kids series on Netflix, inspiring an award-winning toy line, publishing, consumer products, original music, a top-rated app, and a YouTube channel enjoyed by millions of fans every week. Following the success of Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie, recent music releases including the Fairylandia songs, and more than 650 million global streams, Pawty Time continues to expand the franchise’s ever-growing musical universe while introducing fans to an exciting new chapter.
“This EP is such a fun milestone for the Gabby’s Dollhouse universe,” said Bree Bowles, Senior Vice President, Republic Records: Kids & Family. “Introducing Doozie through music creates a whole new way for families to connect with these characters, and ‘Meow-Meow Bow-Wow Family’ perfectly captures the heart of what makes this franchise so special. We’re incredibly proud to continue growing the music alongside DreamWorks Animation and bringing fans even more stories they can sing, dance, and celebrate together.”
“We’ve always believed that music is one of the most joyful ways to expand the world of Gabby’s Dollhouse, and Pawty Time is no exception,” said Alexandra Nickson, Senior Vice President, Music, DreamWorks Animation. “Bringing Gabby and Doozie together musically opens the door to a wonderful new dynamic that families will instantly fall in love with. Music has always been central to the storytelling in Gabby’s Dollhouse, and this EP captures the fun, warmth, humor, and imagination that define both series.”
Created and executive produced by celebrated storytellers Traci Paige Johnson (Blue’s Clues, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood) and Jennifer Twomey (Blue’s Clues, Team Umizoomi), Gabby’s Dollhouse continues to delight preschool audiences through its signature mixed-media storytelling, where every unboxing leads to imaginative adventures and every mistake becomes an opportunity to learn and grow.
Voice talent returning for Season 14 includes Laila Lockhart Kraner as Gabby, Logan Bailey as Pandy Paws, Darren Criss as Marty the Party Cat, Tara Strong as Kitty Fairy and Mama Box, Donovan Patton as CatRat, Juliet Donenfeld as Cakey, Maggie Lowe as Baby Box, Secunda Wood as MerCat, Sainty Nelsen as Pillow Cat, Eduardo Franco as DJ Catnip, and Carla Tassara as Carlita. Newcomers include Celestina Harris as Doozie, Sebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez as Puggie and Aaliyah Butler as CreamPup.
PAWTY TIME EP TRACKLIST:
“Meow-Meow Bow-Wow Family”
“Doggy Dogs”
“Fairy Sitter Dance”
“Happy Birthday DJ”
“Fairy Flower Bread”
“Sprinkle Party (Cream Puff Remix)”
Fans can stream Pawty Time now and watch all-new episodes of Gabby’s Dollhouse Season 14, streaming exclusively on Netflix.
This month marks 40 years since The Real Ghostbusters first premiered, and as part of the anniversary festivities, a special charity event has been announced for Los Angeles.
Highlights include a live script reading featuring Maurice LaMarche, the voice of Egon Spengler; Laura Summer, the original voice of Janine Melnitz; and Jim Cummings, whose extensive work across the animated Ghostbusters universe includes lending his vocals to the Extreme Ghostbusters theme song. The reading will be cast and produced by Patrick Cotnoir of The George Lucas Talk Show and Hey, That’s Me! A Commentary Podcast.
Cummings will also take the stage alongside The Flux Capacitors for a live musical performance featuring a rendition of the iconic theme song from The Real Ghostbusters. The event will also include a special screening, additional guests, exclusive surprises, and more, with details yet to be revealed.
The celebration is scheduled to run from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., with doors opening at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $22.99 and available now through Dynasty Typewriter, while fans unable to make it to Los Angeles can pre-order access to a livestream for $15.
Held in the spirit of Ghostbusters Give Back, the event will support Starlight Children’s Foundation, continuing the franchise and fandom’s commitment to charitable causes while helping provide comfort, play, and happiness to hospitalized children and their families.
Columbia Pictures/Ghost Corps
The Real Ghostbusters premiered on September 13, 1986, introducing an entire generation to animated versions of Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, Winston Zeddemore, Janine Melnitz, and, of course, Slimer. The series aired through 1991, spawning an enormously popular Kenner toyline, comics, video games, and a lasting legacy that continues to influence the franchise today.
With more guests and surprises promised, stay tuned to Ghostbusters News for further details, along with coverage of the other Real Ghostbusters 40th anniversary celebrations still to come.
The Real Ghostbusters Cast Announced for 40th Anniversary Celebration
Who ya gonna call for The Real Ghostbusters’ 40th anniversary? With this Saturday’s celebration fast approaching, we now know who’ll be lending their voices to Peter, Ray, Egon, and Winston for a live reading of “The Boogieman Cometh.”
In yesterday’s feature, we highlighted the announcement that Derek Mears will voice the episode’s titular terror. However, another detail worth more attention was the confirmation of the four Ghostbusters, with an original series favorite joined by three guests answering the call.
While Maurice LaMarche and Phil LaMarr were already announced as Egon Spengler and Winston Zeddemore, respectively, we now know who’ll join them as Peter and Ray.
Rob Schrab will take on Peter Venkman, bringing a résumé that includes Community, Creepshow, and Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return. He’s also the creator of Scud: The Disposable Assassin and co-wrote Monster House, which was directed by Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire filmmaker Gil Kenan.
Then there’s Jonah Ray, who, appropriately enough, will voice the heart of the Ghostbusters, Ray Stantz. Fans of Mystery Science Theater 3000 will recognize the comedian as host Jonah Heston, while his other credits include Hidden America with Jonah Ray and co-hosting The Nerdist Podcast.
As for LaMarr, the original MADtv cast member’s extensive voice credits include Samurai Jack, Static Shock, Green Lantern in Justice League, and Hermes Conrad in Futurama. He’s also no stranger to answering the call as Winston, having played the character in Jason Reitman’s December 2012 live reading of Ghostbusters at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, alongside Seth Rogen as Peter, Jack Black as Ray, and Rainn Wilson as Egon.
Of course, the team wouldn’t be complete without Janine Melnitz, with original voice actress Laura Summer returning alongside LaMarche. Kevin Mangold, who portrayed Slimer in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, will also play the team’s resident green ghost and appear in costume at the event.
As previously reported, Mears, best known to horror fans for playing Jason Voorhees in 2009’s Friday the 13th, will give voice to the Boogieman. Additional casting includes Brock Powell as Louie the Gangster ghost, Aaron LaPlante as Mr. Carter, and Laraine Newman voicing both Carter children, Megan and Kenny. Eric Bauza and Jessica DiCicco will also lend their voices to the reading’s supporting cast.
For those needing a refresher, the 1986 episode finds the Ghostbusters helping two children whose closet hides something considerably worse than a few misplaced toys. The case becomes personal when Egon reveals his own childhood history with the Boogieman.
Giving Back with The Real Ghostbusters: A 40th Anniversary Celebration takes place this Saturday, October 3, at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles. Presented by Saturday Morning Cartoons United in collaboration with Sony Pictures and Ghost Corps, a portion of proceeds will benefit Starlight Children’s Foundation.
The afternoon gets underway at 1:00 p.m. with an Ecto-1 appearance and a one-hour set from The Flux Capacitors, followed by the main program at 2:00 p.m. Alongside the script reading, attendees can expect episode screenings, plus Myke Chilian’s McBusters short.
Whether you’re heading to Los Angeles or answering the call from home, you can be part of this Saturday’s celebration, with in-person tickets available for $22.99 and livestream access for $15.
The Boss Baby is back and means business! The Boss Baby: Back in Business season three premieres Friday, September 11, 2026, with new episodes airing every Friday at 5:00 p.m. (ET/PT), only on Nickelodeon!
'The Boss Baby: Back In Business' | Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection
In The Boss Baby: Back in Business, Boss Baby, with the help of his big brother and partner-in-crime Tim, continues to navigate the cutthroat corporate jungle gym of Baby Corp, while angling to achieve a work-life balance.
From DreamWorks Animation and Emmy-winning executive producer Brandon Sawyer (Penguins of Madagascar), the series features the voice talents of JP Karliak (Wabbit: A Loony Tunes Production) as the Boss Baby; Pierce Gagnon (Looper, Tomorrowland) as the Boss Baby's brother and best friend, Tim; YouTube sensation Flula Borg as Boss Baby's supervisor Mega Fat CEO Baby; Kevin Michael Richardson (All Hail King Julien, Cleveland Show) as 99th percentile bruiser baby Jimbo; along with special guest voice appearances from Tony Hale (Veep, Arrested Development) and Nicole Sullivan (MADtv, King of Queens). The Boss Baby: Back in Business is distributed by NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution.
In the season three premiere of The Boss Baby: Back in Business, "Bossa Nova," ousted from the office and desperate for direction, an unemployed Boss Baby joins a mommy-daddy-and-me playgroup, and he isn't the only new member. (#301)
ABOUT DREAMWORKS ANIMATION:
DreamWorks Animation, a division of the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, within NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, is a global family entertainment company with feature film and television brands. The company's deep portfolio of intellectual property is supported by a robust, worldwide consumer products practice, which includes licensing, and location-based entertainment venues around the world. DreamWorks' feature heritage includes many of the world's most beloved films and franchises, including Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Trolls, The Boss Baby, The Bad Guys, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and The Wild Robot have amassed more than $17 billion in global box office receipts. DreamWorks Animation's television studio is one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, animated family programming, reaching consumers in more than 190 countries with a diverse array of award-winning original content through streaming and linear broadcasters.
ABOUT NBCUNIVERSAL GLOBAL TV DISTRIBUTION:
NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution is responsible for the licensing and distribution of NBCUniversal's film and TV content to paid and free services across all linear and streaming platforms in the U.S., Canada and in over 200 territories internationally. NBCUniversal's content portfolio includes a vast and diverse library of more than 6,500 feature films and 170,000 television episodes, including current and classic titles, non-scripted programming, kids, sports, news, long-form and short-form programming from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Television, UCP, Universal International Studios, Sky Studios, Universal Television Alternative Studio, NBC Late Night properties, DreamWorks Animation, Universal Pictures Content Group, Telemundo, and more, as well as locally produced content from around the world. Global TV Distribution is a division of Comcast NBCUniversal.
ABOUT NICKELODEON
Nickelodeon, now in its 47th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY).
Save Palombia and play as 3 brave heroes with unique abilities in a turbo-charged 2.5D platformer. Journey through four vibrant worlds, play the adventure with a friend in local co-op or on your own and help the Marsupilamis save Palombia from the Mummy Queen and her minions!
There's a special visitor in the Dollhouse today... Gabby's sister, Doozie! Join Doozie and her puppy pal, Puggy, as they pay a surprise visit to the Dollhouse. Once Gabby introduces the guests to her Gabby Cats, everyone discovers something amazing: cats and dogs have more in common than you'd think!
With a little magic and new surprises every day, Gabby’s Dollhouse is filled with irresistible kitty characters, adventures throughout the dollhouse, and the reminder that any problem can be solved if you just keep trying! Join Gabby and friends as they explore and celebrate imagination and creativity! Any adventure is possible with Gabby’s Dollhouse!
