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The third season of Showtime’s Yellowjackets ended with a bang, pulling in 3 million viewers worldwide for its finale, according to Paramount Global. The episode, which hit Paramount+ with Showtime on April 11 and aired on Showtime’s cable channel two days later, set a new high for the series’ season finales. This marks a 19% jump from the season two finale in May 2023.

Streaming played a big role in the finale’s success, with a 54% increase in streaming viewership compared to the previous season’s closer. Paramount noted that this was the most-streamed episode in the show’s history. The entire third season also saw a slight uptick, with a 3% rise in total viewership compared to season two, making it the most-watched season yet.

The show’s social media presence exploded during the season, racking up 10 million engagements—a 186% increase over the prior season. Yellowjackets now ranks as Showtime’s second most-streamed original series globally,...

A new promo from Paramount+ brings audiences a crossover they didn’t know they needed - between SpongeBob SquarePantsand Star Trek. The latest ad features the cast of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, indeed going where no one has gone before via the “Patrick Starship Enterprise.” The ad is part of a new promotion from Paramount+ titled “Find Your Mountain on Paramount+.”

The video was jointly posted on Instagram by Paramount+, Nickelodeon, SpongeBob, and Star Trek official accounts with the caption: "The Enterprise just got silly. From Spock to Sponge - stream the fun on #ParamountPlus.”

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The video begins with Spock (Ethan Peck) standing with Sandy Cheeks from SpongeBob as Sandy, wearing a Starfleet delta badge, says, “Dang…look at that,” to which Spock asks, “What’s your status, Commander Cheeks?” Sandy replies, “Everything’s peachy!”

Captain...

Paramount+ might not be one of the biggest players on the streaming market, but they own several important IPs and if you wans to have a full experience when it comes to the content offered for streaming, then Paramount+ is a service you cannot avoid.

Two of its most popular IPs are the SpongeBob SquarePants and the Star Trek franchises. Both are extremely popular among the subscribers and they have both become cult classic franchises.

Now, in order to promote the service and its content, Paramount+ has released a brilliant ad that features an unlikely and somewhat unexpected crossover between the two major franchises.

Related: ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Epilogue Was Supposed to Be Much Longer, But Paramount Rejected the Idea

Before we continue, here is the ad:

As you can see, this truly is a brilliant piece od marketing then and there, but also a very adorable work that features...

Star Trek and SpongeBob SquarePants are two of the top five most popular franchises on Paramount+. Now, Collider has an exclusive first look at a new ad that takes the two properties and squishes them together. You may never look at Star Trek or SpongeBob the same way after this universe-shattering crossover.

In the new ad, Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount), commands the "Patrick Starship Enterprise," a gigantic starship resembling everyone's favorite dim-witted starfish, complete with the unmistakable voice of Bill Fagerbakke. Spock (Ethan Peck) and Sandy Cheeks (Carolyn Lawrence) survey the stars, while Uhura (Celia Rose Gooding) and Mr. Krabs (Clancy Brown) man the controls...which also double as a grill for Krabby Patties. Finally, the man (or sponge) of the hour arrives, as Tom Kenny's SpongeBob beams aboard, clad in a square Starfleet uniform. Soon, the whole thing is revealed to be the result of Uhura having a very strange dream.

The Annecy International Animation Film Festival is nearly here. The annual film festival and market takes place from June 8 to June 14, in a gorgeous town that served as the inspiration for Belle’s village in Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”. This year’s slate is overflowing with must-see screenings and panels.

Among the special screenings this year are Andy Serkis’ long-awaited take on George Orwell’s “Animal Farm,” Michel Gondry’s “Maya, Give Me Another Title” (he’ll also be receiving an Honorary Cristal Award this year “in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the vitality of animation”), Genndy Tartakovsky’s R-rated “Fixed” and “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants,” the new feature from Paramount Animation. Additionally, Pixar will screen their new feature “Elio.”

There will be exciting presentations from Disney, who will reveal a first-look at footage from “Zootopia 2,” courtesy of director (and Walt Disney Animation Studios Cco) Jared Bush,...

On Sunday April 20 2025, Nickelodeon broadcasts SpongeBob SquarePants!

Arbor Day Disarray; Bunny Hunt; Pineapple Rv; The Flower Plot; Sentimental Sponge; Keep Bikini Bottom Beautiful; Spongebob’s Last Stand Season 15 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “SpongeBob SquarePants” promises to be a delightful celebration of springtime. Titled “Arbor Day Disarray; Bunny Hunt; Pineapple Rv; The Flower Plot; Sentimental Sponge; Keep Bikini Bottom Beautiful; SpongeBob’s Last Stand,” this episode features a collection of SpongeBob’s Egg-straordinary moments that highlight the joy of the season.

In “Arbor Day Disarray,” SpongeBob and his friends will take part in Arbor Day activities, planting trees and learning about nature. However, things may not go as planned, leading to some funny mishaps. The excitement continues with “Bunny Hunt,” where SpongeBob and Patrick embark on a silly adventure to find hidden Easter eggs around Bikini Bottom.

The episode also includes “Pineapple Rv,” in which SpongeBob’s pineapple-shaped home becomes a mobile vacation spot.

On Sunday April 20 2025, Nickelodeon broadcasts SpongeBob SquarePants!

Arbor Day Disarray; Bunny Hunt; Pineapple Rv; The Flower Plot; Sentimental Sponge; Keep Bikini Bottom Beautiful; Spongebob’s Last Stand Season 15 Episode 861 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “SpongeBob SquarePants” titled “Arbor Day Disarray; Bunny Hunt; Pineapple Rv; The Flower Plot; Sentimental Sponge; Keep Bikini Bottom Beautiful; SpongeBob’s Last Stand” promises to be a fun-filled celebration of springtime. This special episode features all of SpongeBob’s egg-straordinary moments, showcasing the joy and excitement that comes with the season.

In “Arbor Day Disarray,” viewers can expect SpongeBob to get involved in planting trees and learning about the importance of nature. The chaos that follows will surely bring laughter as SpongeBob’s enthusiasm sometimes leads to unexpected results. The Bunny Hunt segment will likely add to the spring theme, as SpongeBob and his friends search for hidden Easter eggs in Bikini Bottom, leading to silly adventures and surprises.

SpongeBob SquarePants is the only kids’ comedy show in TV history that could get away with making amazing jokes about Art Nouveau and French Post-Impressionism, and nothing you can d’Orsay or do will change my mind.

Of all the influential cartoons from the Golden Age of Nickelodeon, no series put in a more impressive effort to educate its target audience on art and culture that was way above their reading level than SpongeBob SquarePants. In fact, when the Gothic horror blockbuster Nosferatu premiered late last year, director Robert Eggers thanked SpongeBob for introducing so many members of his audience to the classic horror character and the original 1922 silent German Expressionist vampire film.

Despite being a silly animated show about an anthropomorphic sponge who makes cheeseburgers, the SpongeBob SquarePants writers’ room was full of educated art-lovers whose devotion to classic culture so often sailed 20,000 leagues over their viewers’ heads.

As the show tends to do,...

After Microsoft’s massive buyout, everyone expected to see the whole Call of Duty lineup appear on the Game Pass sooner or later. This prediction is slowly coming true; however, the next game getting added to the Xbox’s subscription-based catalog could just have been skipped over for its original version.

As part of their upcoming lineup, the company’s official blog post reveals that multiple games, including GTA 5’s return and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, are coming to Game Pass. But before fans of the franchise start reliving their nostalgia-fueled glory days, there’s a catch: this is not the 2009 classic that we all played and loved, but rather the 2022 reboot instead.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare II is coming to Game Pass, and it’s not the fan favorite one

Let’s rewind for a second. When you say Modern Warfare II, most fans’ minds immediately...

In 2017, when a nurse came into the room and told my wife and I that our son Noah, who was 2 at the time, was autistic the words didn’t destroy us. What they did was wipe away the fog of uncertainty, and provide a game plan that would have him receiving all the support he needs.

Which is why, nearly eight years later, hearing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — now the secretary of Health and Human Services — stand at a podium and describe children like my son as part of an “autism epidemic,” allegedly caused by unnamed “environmental toxins,” feels like whiplash.

Kennedy stood before the cameras and declared that children like Noah “will never pay taxes, never hold a job, never use a toilet unassisted.” He called autism “a preventable disease” and promised a lightning-fast investigation to root out its so-called environmental causes. He brushed aside decades of scientific research...

With Sony adding some exciting titles to Ps Plus this month, Microsoft has decided that it won’t lag behind. Some of the best-rated Aaa titles are coming to Xbox Game Pass soon, creating a lot of anticipation among the fans. As always, some titles will be leaving the Game Pass as well, so make sure you get the most out of them before their departure.

Along with this, many more titles were added to the Game Pass earlier this month, so if you haven’t purchased the Game Pass yet, now is the best time. With Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, many hoped to see some old Call of Duty games on the game pass, and it seems like it’s finally happening.

Xbox has revealed some exciting titles for Xbox Game Pass Some exciting Aaa titles are coming to Xbox Game Pass soon (Image via Xbox)

In an official blog post,...

SpongeBob SquarePants is back with another exciting episode in Season 15, Episode 861, titled “Arbor Day Disarray; Bunny Hunt; Pineapple Rv; The Flower Plot; Sentimental Sponge; Keep Bikini Bottom Beautiful; SpongeBob’s Last Stand.” This episode is set to air on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at 2:00 Pm on Nickelodeon. Fans can expect a fun-filled adventure as SpongeBob and his friends celebrate the joys of springtime.

In this special episode, viewers will see SpongeBob’s Egg-straordinary moments that highlight the beauty of the season. From Arbor Day festivities to a whimsical Bunny Hunt, the episode promises plenty of laughter and colorful scenes. As the gang gets involved in various spring activities, their unique personalities bring a delightful twist to each situation.

The episode also features SpongeBob’s Pineapple Rv and a Flower Plot that showcases Bikini Bottom’s charm. With themes of friendship and caring for the environment, “Keep Bikini Bottom Beautiful” reminds everyone...

Jon Hamm has appeared in a Marvel project before, playing Tony Stark in Hulu's M.O.D.O.K. TV series. But it seems the Your Friends & Neighborsstar wants to do more with the superhero franchise, stating his interest in having a role in the MCU. He previously stated that he was interested in playing Doctor Doom before it was announced that Robert Downey Jr. would take the role for Avengers: Doomsday. He also was close to playing Mr. Sinister in the X-Men franchise. But that isn't stop him from wanting to put on a supersuit and be a part of this theatrical juggernaut.

During an interview with Screenrant, Hamm expressed his appreciation for the Marvel franchise and was uncertain if the roles he pitched in were still available. He knows how secretive Marvel is with its casting, characters, and plot, but that doesn't stop him from crossing his fingers, hoping he would...

Elsbeth is digging up more than just facts this week — she’s headed straight to a funeral home with a mystery six feet deep. In Thursday’s new episode, “Four Body Problem,” Broadway legend and Tony Award winner David Alan Grier guest stars as Arthur Greene Jr., the meticulous owner of one of New York’s most historic and elite funeral homes. But when Greene’s conspiracy-minded nephew suddenly disappears, Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) suspects that the tightly run family business may be harboring more secrets than caskets. Collider is thrilled to bring our readers an exclusive first look at the episode, which airs this Thursday, April 10, at 10. Pm Et on CBS.

In our sneak peek, Elsbeth meets with Arthur at the funeral home and questions him about his nephew's behavior. But it's fair to say the funeral owner is involved in burying more than just bodies, as he clams up during her questioning.

There’s a great lineup of new programming to enjoy on your favorite streamers this week.

Some weeks, finding a new title to stream every day is quite the challenge. Streaming may have put an end to the seasonality that used to accompany traditional TV, but there are still some weeks where there just isn’t a lot to recommend in the way of new releases.

Then, there are weeks like this one. There are some hugely popular — not to mention award-winning — series returning to TV this week, and we’ll give you our recommendations for what ti watch every day to help you make it through the weekend!

Monday, April 7 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament championship game, Florida Gators vs. Houston Cougars | CBS, watch with a seven-day free trial of Paramount+ with Showtime

It’s all been leading up to this. March Madness started with 68 teams, but the competitors...

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, 11am, Film4, Wednesday, April 9

Looking for some midweek anarchy? Then Bikini Bottom is definitely the right place. Its residents have always been cheerfully unhinged and Stephen Hillenburg's creations stepped up surprisingly well from television to film. This enjoyably surreal sequel carries on that fine tradition with a plot concerning the theft of the secret Krabby Patty recipe by a pirate but that's really just something to hang the general mayhem on as SpongeBob takes a slapstick swim through time and space and the jokes arrive in waves. If you get a hankering to soak up a bit more SpongeBob, the fifth spin-off film, Plankton: The Movie, was recently added to Netflix.

Fantastic Planet, 10.45pm, Sky Arts, Thursday, April 10

Jennie Kermode writes: Made in the Seventies yet peculiar even for its time,...

If you are looking for the best way to watch the Men’s Final 4, look no further than Paramount+.

The national championship picture will be complete on Saturday, April 5 as the final piece in the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Title Game will be decided in the Final 4 nightcap as two top-seeded teams square off in the Alamodome. At approximately 8:49 p.m. Et, the No. 1 Duke Blue Devils will take on the No. 1 Houston Cougars for the second spot in Monday’s national championship game. The contest will air on CBS, and if you are looking for the best way to stream the game, I recommend watching with a seven-day free trial to Paramount+.

How to watch Duke vs. Houston When: Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 8:49 p.m. Et TV: CBS Stream: Watch with a seven-day free trial to Paramount+. From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a Vpn. Everything...

If you are looking for the best way to watch the Men’s Final 4, look no further than Paramount+.

Finally, the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Final 4 will get underway on Saturday, April 5 as two No. 1 seeds will face off in the Alamodome for a spot in Monday’s national championship game. At 6:09 p.m. Et, the No. 1 Auburn Tigers will take on their SEC Conference foes, the No. 1 Florida Gators. The winner of this game will advance to face the team that survives the nightcap between No. 1 Duke and No. 1 Houston. All Final 4 games will air on CBS, and if you are looking for the best way to stream the game, I recommend watching with a seven-day free trial to Paramount+.

How to watch Auburn vs. Florida When: Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 6:09 p.m. Et TV: CBS Stream: Watch with a seven-day free trial to Paramount+. From anywhere:...

Are you an “Avatar: The Last Airbender” fan who has quietly…or not so quietly…been resenting that the show and its upcoming film have had to share that title with a different “Avatar”? Well, Paramount finally has an answer to that.

During the studio’s CinemaCon presentation, Nickelodeon and Paramount Animation president Ramsey Naito announced that when Aang makes his big screen debut next year, it will be with a film that bears his name: “The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender.”

In his film debut, Korean singer-songwriter Eric Nam will voice Aang in the film, which is set years after the beloved Nickelodeon series and will follow him in his young adult years. Dave Bautista and Steven Yeun will also star in the film with “Rugrats” and “Fairly OddParents” voice star Dionne Quan and Jessica Matten.

“The Legend of Aang” is one of several Nickelodeon titles on Paramount’s film slate.

An adaptation of Stephen King’s The Long Walk will finally be strolling into theaters this fall.

During its presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Tuesday morning, Lionsgate confirmed that the Francis Lawrence-directed film will be released wide on Sept. 12. The thriller stars Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Roman Griffin Davis, Jordan Gonzalez, Joshua Odjick and Josh Hamilton with Judy Greer and Mark Hamill.

Though it is not the first King book to be published, the novel is notable in that it is reportedly the first he ever wrote, while a student at the University of Main. Published under his pen name Richard Bachman, The Long Walk is described as a dystopian thriller centering on the contestants of a grueling and vicious annual walking contest that requires 100 boys to keep a certain pace without stopping. If they do, they receive a warning.

'SpongeBob SqurePants' star Clancy Brown thinks his character will get his own movie at some point.The 66-year-old actor has voiced the role of Krusty Krab owner Mr. Krabs on the animation series since it began in 1999 and appeared in the franchise's spin-off films but thinks his character will only get a movie dedicated to him when the writers have "ran out of jokes" for the others. He told MovieWeb: "I don't know, I don't know. Nobody knows how to write him I guess. He's got stuff coming up, there is stuff coming up. But it's not 'The Mr. Krabs Show', it's 'SpongeBob SquarePants'. They'll get around to [ a movie for him] when they run out of jokes for SpongeBob and Patrick though.The 'Audrey's Children' star will next appear in the Nickelodeon staple's film 'The Search for SquarePants' and while he isn't able to say too much about that just yet,...

It would seem that Taylor Sheridan and everyone involved in making 1923 is done with giving us glimmers of hope. Because after last week’s episode ended on a (for this show) lighter note, putting Spencer on a train that might bring him home to Montana, that trajectory — much like the train! — stops dead in its tracks in Sunday’s hour.

And then it backs up and runs over two characters, leaving us to grieve their lifeless bodies. Next week’s finale is going to Hurt, isn’t it?

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HBO's prestige teen drama "Euphoria" has a great deal in common with the Cartoon Network series "SpongeBob SquarePants." Both shows follow a chaotic group of friends who are just trying to keep their heads above (or below) water in a world where nothing quite makes sense. How can all these high school kids afford top designer clothing just to wear casually to school? Which school administrator approved funding for this wildly inappropriate play? Why are there so many fires at the bottom of the ocean? These are just a few of life's unanswerable mysteries.

Fresh off an Oscar win for her performance in "Anora," actress Mikey Madison hosted this week's episode of "Saturday Night Live" and finally brought the worlds of "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Euphoria" together. A sketch by comedy trio Please Don't Destroy sees Madison show up to the writing room dressed as SpongeBob's cranky neighbor Squidward, complete with...

Did you ever want to see a more dramatic and realistic version of SpongeBob SquarePants? Well, whether you did or not, Saturday Night Live is giving it to you.

On this week’s SNL, the Please Don’t Destroy boys were greeted by host Mikey Madison, who walked into their office dressed as Squidward from the classic Nickelodeon cartoon. She pitched them SpongeBob as a dramedy: ‘Because when you think about it, what is SpongeBob really about?… It’s about a friend group navigating life in their early 20s.”

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Mikey Madison's Oscar might soon have some company in the form of an Emmy for Saturday Night Live. Fresh off her Best Actress win earlier this year, the Anora star made her hosting debut on the long-running sketch comedy series. Given the frequency with which SNL hosts have competed in the comedy guest acting categories at the Emmys, Madison's awards season run might be far from over. Here are the best moments from Madison's first hosting gig, from the opening monologue to the best sketches.

Cold Open

You could've bet money when "Signal Gate" broke that it would be satirized in Saturday Night Live's cold open. Madison's teenage group chart is accidentally invaded by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (Andrew Dismukes), Vice President J.D. Vance (Bowen Yang), Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Marcello Hernández), and The Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg (Mikey Day). An utterly confused Madison tells...

Universal and director Jon M. Chu's Wicked sequel, which was recently re-titled Wicked: For Good, is set to take flight this November, and the first poster has been spotted in the wild at CinemaCon.

The poster hasn't been officially released, but we do have a pretty good quality version. The artwork features Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) facing-off as Madame Morrible's (Michelle Yeoh) flying monkeys approach in the background.

The first movie took in an impressive $744.07 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film adaptation of a Broadway musical.

In a recent interview, Chu described his sequel as a “doozy,” adding: “I did not know the context of where we’d be in society right now. It becomes eight times more relevant than before when you’re talking about truth and consequences of making the right or wrong choices. It’s intense.”

“Wicked: For Good” poster in high quality.

Another new ‘Yellowstone’ series is in the works according to reports, and NBCUniversal apparently thinks it should get the streaming rights.

A war between Paramount Global and NBCUniversal could be brewing that would put the intra-family conflicts of the Dutton clan to shame. The conflict may escalate thanks to a new spinoff of “Yellowstone,” the neo-Western drama which wrapped up a tumultuous five-season run in 2024. Unlike a previously announced series featuring “Yellowstone” characters, the new series is intended for the CBS broadcast network, but NBCU thinks it should still get access to streaming rights for any new shows spawned by the original.

Key Details: The new “Yellowstone” spinoff could reportedly focus on Kayce Dutton. **Another “Yellowstone” spinoff featuring Beth Dutton is already in the works. The deal licensing “Yellowstone“‘s streaming rights to Peacock reportedly ends in 2029. Sign Up $7.99+ / month peacocktv.com

According to Deadline, the latest “Yellowstone” spinoff could...

Netflix’s Top 10 is stacked this week with crime thrillers, sci-fi adventures, and even a SpongeBob spin-off. From record-breaking UK dramas to Shonda Rhimes’ latest obsession-worthy mystery, the streaming giant has something for everyone. Millie Bobby Brown is once again proving she’s Netflix’s golden girl, while Cameron Diaz’s big comeback movie is climbing the all-time charts. So, if you need a new binge-watch, I’ve got you covered. Let’s dive in!

Netflix Top 10 – Adolescence: A Masterclass in Suspense

The UK crime thriller Adolescence isn’t just gripping—it’s breaking records. In just two weeks, this limited series about a teen accused of murder has racked up 66.3 million views, making it Netflix’s most-watched UK title in its first two weeks ever. What makes it even crazier? Every episode is filmed in one continuous take, making the tension feel way too real. Critics are loving its gritty social commentary,...

Paramount+, the streaming service of Paramount Global, will launch two new subscription tiers in Germany, Switzerland and Austria, namely its basic (with ads) and premium plans. They will join the standard tier in the three countries.

Starting Wednesday, March 26, the premium plan will launch in the three markets, priced at 12.99 euro ($14.08) per month in Germany and Austria, and 17.90 Swiss francs ($20.31) monthly in Switzerland. Annual subscriptions will cost 115.99 euro ($125.73) and 161 Swiss francs ($182.73), respectively. The premium plan offers such video quality as 4K Uhd, HDR10, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos on select titles, plus concurrent streams on up to four devices.

This summer, the basic (with ads) tier will debut in the three German-speaking markets, costing 5.99 euro ($6.49) per month in Germany and Austria, and 7.90 Swiss francs ($8.97) in Switzerland. The annual plan will cost 52.99 euro ($57.45) or 71 Swiss francs ($80.58).

“Paramount+ is seeing strong international subscriber growth as fans in markets around the world come...

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Paramount+ has never had better content. Since Viacom and CBS Access merged to form the new streamer in 2019, they’ve grown an impressive catalog that includes something for everyone: think “Yellowjackets,” “1923,” “Survivor,” “Jackass” and the entire “Godfather” trilogy.

Now, the streamer is heading into their fifth season streaming live local NFL On CBS games. Paramount is kicking off its 2025 with a special 50% discount promotion for students – a 12-month subscription for $29.99. That’s like $2.50/month for 12 months. It’s the best Paramount+ deal we’ve seen online all year, and it saves you more than 50% off the regular monthly price of $59.99/Year.

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Students can verify their student status via the landing page here and then sign up for any Paramount+ plan. Students can...

Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan lead a brutal crime war in Paramount+’s latest thriller.

Crime runs in the family, and no one stays on top forever. In Paramount+’s new gangster drama “MobLand,” Pierce Brosnan plays Conrad Harrigan, a ruthless crime boss trying to hold onto power while rival families close in. Tom Hardy is Harry Da Souza, his fiercely loyal fixer - the guy who cleans up messes and makes problems disappear. But when a turf war erupts, even the most trusted enforcers have to pick a side. With Helen Mirren as Conrad’s sharp and calculating wife, “MobLand” is full of power struggles, backstabbing, and brutal consequences. Directed by Guy Ritchie, it’s bound to have the fast-paced action, sharp dialogue, and high-stakes tension you’d expect. “MobLand” premieres on Paramount+ on Sunday, March 30 - here’s everything you need to know.

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On Sunday March 16 2025, Nickelodeon broadcasts SpongeBob SquarePants!

A Taste of Plankton Season 15 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “SpongeBob SquarePants,” titled “A Taste of Plankton,” promises to be another fun-filled adventure in Bikini Bottom. In this episode, Plankton is up to his usual tricks as he hatches a clever plan to get his hands on the Krabby Patty secret formula. This time, he takes a rather unusual approach by attaching himself to SpongeBob’s tongue.

As the story unfolds, viewers will see SpongeBob going about his day, completely unaware of Plankton’s sneaky scheme. Plankton’s antics are sure to lead to some hilarious moments, as he tries to navigate the challenges of being so close to his favorite target. The episode will likely showcase the classic humor and charm that fans have come to love from the series.

Expect plenty of laughs and silly situations as SpongeBob and Plankton interact in this unexpected way.

On Saturday March 15 2025, Nickelodeon broadcasts SpongeBob SquarePants!

Jeffy T’s Prankwell Emporium Season 15 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “SpongeBob SquarePants,” titled “Jeffy T’s Prankwell Emporium,” promises to bring plenty of laughs and chaos to Bikini Bottom. In this episode, Squidward’s dad, Jeffy T, makes a surprise visit. Known for his love of pranks, Jeffy T arrives with a suitcase full of gags and tricks that are sure to create a stir.

Squidward, who prefers a quiet and peaceful life, is not thrilled about his father’s arrival. The episode will showcase Squidward’s struggle to deal with his dad’s playful antics. As Jeffy T sets up various pranks around Squidward’s house and workplace, viewers can expect to see Squidward’s frustration grow. The contrast between Squidward’s serious demeanor and his dad’s playful spirit will lead to many funny moments.

SpongeBob and Patrick are...

If you’re looking for something to watch in March, you’ve come to the right place. This month is stacked with streaming debuts of Oscar-winning movies, blockbusters from last year and hidden gems from years past that are being newly added to streamers like Netflix, Max, Prime Video and Peacock this month — including, yes, the streaming debut of “Wicked” so you can sing along at home as many times as you want and the streaming debut of Best Picture Oscar-winner “Anora.”

Check out our curated picks for the best new movies streaming in March 2025 below.

“Heretic” “Heretic” (A24)

Max – March 7

A24 released “Heretic,” easily the best, spookiest movie they put out last year, after Halloween. A baffling choice, for sure, but one that still paid off – the movie made almost $60 million worldwide on a budget of only $10 million. If you missed the movie in its initial release or want...

On Friday March 14 2025, Nickelodeon broadcasts SpongeBob SquarePants!

Pablum Plankton; MuseBob ModelPants Season 15 Episode 10 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “SpongeBob SquarePants,” titled “Pablum Plankton; MuseBob ModelPants,” promises to deliver plenty of laughs and unexpected twists. Set to air on Nickelodeon, this episode features two exciting storylines that highlight the quirky charm of Bikini Bottom.

In the first part of the episode, Plankton finds himself in the spotlight after winning a cutest baby contest. This surprising victory leads him to become the face of a new baby food brand. Plankton’s small size and mischievous nature may seem perfect for the role, but it remains to be seen how he will handle his newfound fame. Fans can expect plenty of humorous moments as Plankton navigates the challenges of being a celebrity in the world of baby food.

Meanwhile, Squidward experiences his own moment of glory when a one-off portrait of SpongeBob...

A great performance at SXSW can happen anywhere: An official showcase at a downtown venue, an unofficial get-together at an East Side bar, a shindig thrown by a third-party political group, or all of the above. Here are the best things we saw on Wednesday, March 12, at SXSW 2025.

Jack’s Mannequin Keep the Spark Alive

Not long into his reunited band’s set at Stubb’s, Andrew McMahon noted that he launched Jack’s Mannequin by playing SXSW 20 years ago. The group has been on hiatus for a decade, and...

Netflix's Plankton: The Movie isn't just another SpongeBob spin-off, it's a full-fledged musical, packed with original songs that push forward the narrative.

Plankton: The Movie is a highly anticipated 2025 Netflix release, following Plankton as his world domination plans are derailed by his computer wife, Karen. 

Originally conceived as a half-hour special, it was later developed into a feature film and became the second SpongeBob Squarepants character spin-off movie, featuring music by Bret McKenzie, Linda Perry, and Mark Mothersbaugh. 

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It’s no secret that Nickelodeon has had its fair share of successful animated series - from Rugrats to SpongeBob SquarePants, and The Fairly OddParents. Per Deadline, Wylde Pak, the next 2D-animated series from Nickelodeon, is set to premiere this summer. The series focuses on the lives of a blended multi-generational Korean-American family.

Wylde Pak is the second show from Nickelodeon’s Intergalactic Shorts Program 2.0 that has been given a full-series order. The first was Rock, Paper, Scissors,which premiered in 2024 and features the voices of Ron Funches (Harley Quinn) and Thomas Lennon and Carlos Alazraqui of Reno 911!

Paul Watling (The Tiger’s Apprentice) and Kyle Marshall (The Loud House)co-created Wild Pak and serve as executive producers on the series, which is inspired by the pair’s family life. Nickelodeon has ordered 26 episodes of the animated comedy that follows Lily and Jack, who are half-siblings, as they learn how to...

Netflix's charts are always dynamic, filled with all kinds of genres. Most recently, animated projects have experienced a surge in popularity.

Not long ago, the Despicable Me franchise kicked Shrek off the global streaming charts and proved why it's the highest-grossing animated franchise of all time. However, per Tudum, Despicable Me has a new fierce competitor with the SpongeBob spinoff, Plankton: The Movie. For the week between March 3 and March 9,Plankton: The Movie topped the charts globally. Although it only premiered on the platform on March 7, it still managed to add 14.3 million views, with 21 million hours viewed.

Despicable Me 4 followed just behind it in its second week on the platform. The latest entry in the franchise had 10.1 million views and 15.9 million hours viewed. The movie spent two weeks in the Top 10, and entered the charts in four countries. It wasn't the only title in the franchise in the Top 10 globally,...

Over the course of its 15 seasons and five feature films, SpongeBob SquarePants has teamed up with unexpected friends like Keanu Reeves (John Wick franchise), David Hasselhoff (Baywatch) and even Nosferatu. However, a new partnership will take SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward and his friends outside of Bikini Bottom to a destination you never saw coming. Collider can exclusively reveal that Secret Lair, from the worlds of Magic: The Gathering will have special collections featuring characters from the SpongeBob SquarePants franchise. The collections go on sale starting March 24 at 9 Am Pt and will be available for as long as supplies last.

“Plankton: The Movie”, is a new animated musical comedy feature based on TV series “SpongeBob SquarePants”, directed by Dave Needham, now streaming on Netflix:

‘…the evil ‘Plankton' plans for world domination are put to a halt when his computer wife, ‘Karen’, decides to take charge.

“Now he and his frenemy, ‘SpongeBob’, have to work together to stop her and rekindle her and Plankton's relationship…”

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The excitement is building for the latest episode of “SpongeBob SquarePants,” titled “A Taste of Plankton.” This new adventure will air on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 5:15 Pm on Nickelodeon. Fans of the show can expect plenty of laughs and classic antics from SpongeBob and his friends in Bikini Bottom.

In this episode, Plankton is up to his usual tricks, but this time he has a wild plan to get his hands on the Krabby Patty secret formula. He decides to attach himself to SpongeBob’s tongue, hoping to sneak a taste of the delicious recipe. This clever scheme is sure to lead to hilarious situations as SpongeBob goes about his day, completely unaware of the tiny villain clinging to him.

Viewers can look forward to the usual colorful animation and quirky humor that “SpongeBob SquarePants” is known for. As Plankton’s plan unfolds, the episode promises to deliver unexpected twists and plenty of fun.

Today, this film from the successful Nickelodeon franchise, SpongeBob, arrives on Netflix, this time with a villain as the protagonist, Sheldon J. Plankton (or simply Plankton), and his beloved Karen, transformed into a three-headed supercomputer who, surprisingly, is willing to dominate the world.

Absolutely hilarious and very funny. We’ve had a really, really good time.

Plot

Karen, tired of Plankton’s constant failures, transforms into a multi-process supercomputer with her own world domination plans. This forces Plankton to ally with SpongeBob and his friends to save the world.

Plankton: The Movie – Netflix

About the Movie

“Plankton: The Movie” is a musical comedy suitable for all ages, with jokes for children, but also for adults: psychoanalysis jokes for the more intellectual and constant computer-related humor for the geeks. However, it doesn’t lose the general tone of the Nickelodeon series.

SpongeBob is also a protagonist, but much less so, as...

Sheldon J. Plankton's quarter-century of scheming to steal the recipe for delicious Krabby Patties finally comes to fruition, but not by the tentacles of our diminutive SpongeBob SquarePants supervillain. Plankton: The Movie has Karen, his frustrated robot wife, tired of backing her ungrateful hubby's perennial failure. Bikini Bottom beware! She's done being taken for granted and decides on her own plan for world domination. The second SpongeBob spinoff feature to land on Netflix will delight fans of all ages with a slick combo of cool animation styles and toe-tapping original songs. There's a lot to like as the franchise keeps chugging in the right direction.

Plankton: The Movie is an origin story, a rocky romance, to say the least, and a rollicking adventure with all of our favorite underwater critters. The clever screenplay, co-written and based on an original story by Plankton himself, voice actor Mr. Lawrence, pokes good fun...

Ah, SpongeBob SquarePants, an animated series that has enjoyed a long-lasting career that most children's shows only dream of. As hard as it might be to believe, Nickelodeon's highly lucrative talking sponge (Tom Kenny) just recently turned 25 years old, and the original series is still going to this very day. With popularity like that, it makes perfect sense why the IP has branched out into other mediums, such as several video games, a Broadway musical, a boatload of merchandise, and even a few movies. The original The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie still holds up as a classic adaptation, and the other films aren't too shabby either, which puts a lot of pressure on the newest installment, Plankton: The Movie.

Ah, SpongeBob SquarePants, an animated series that has enjoyed a long-lasting career that most children's shows only dream of. As hard as it might be to believe, Nickelodeon's highly lucrative talking sponge (Tom Kenny) just recently turned 25 years old, and the original series is still going to this very day. With popularity like that, it makes perfect sense why the IP has branched out into other mediums, such as several video games, a Broadway musical, a boatload of merchandise, and even a few movies. The original The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie still holds up as a classic adaptation, and the other films aren't too shabby either, which puts a lot of pressure on the newest installment, Plankton: The Movie.

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On Friday March 7 2025, Nickelodeon broadcasts SpongeBob SquarePants!

Smartificial Intelligence; Firehouse Bob Season 15 Episode 9 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “SpongeBob SquarePants,” titled “Smartificial Intelligence; Firehouse Bob,” promises to deliver a blend of humor and adventure. In this episode, Perch Perkins finds himself in a tough spot when he gets fired from his job. His replacement is a high-tech robot anchorman, which leads to some interesting moments in Bikini Bottom. The story explores themes of job security and the impact of technology, all wrapped up in the show’s signature comedic style.

Meanwhile, SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward take on a new challenge as they become volunteer firefighters. The trio is known for their antics, and their attempts to navigate the responsibilities of firefighting are sure to lead to some hilarious situations. Viewers can expect plenty of laughs as they watch SpongeBob and his friends tackle the heat, both literally and figuratively.

Plankton: The Movie is streaming on Netflix on March 7.

The tragic death of Spongebob SquarePants’ creator, Stephen Hillenburg, should’ve ended the franchise. It’s clear that Nickelodeon has almost no idea what to do except to go away from everything that made the show and its movies so excellent. In its latest bizarre endeavor to create spinoff films, following Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie, Nickelodeon has placed a focus on the green guy who’s always trying to steal the Krabby Patty’s secret formula in Plankton: The Movie, a ridiculous spinoff with little merit.

Plankton: The Movie Review Plankton’s world is flipped upside down when his plan for world domination is thwarted. Cr: Netflix/Nickelodeon Movies © 2025

Plankton: The Movie follows Plankton (Mr. Lawrence) and his computer wife, Karen (Jill Talley), as they quest for world domination. Fed up with his constantly failing schemes, Karen decides...

The excitement is building for the upcoming episode of “SpongeBob SquarePants,” titled “Jeffy T’s Prankwell Emporium.” This episode, part of Season 15, promises to deliver plenty of laughs and chaos when it airs on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 5:45 Pm on Nickelodeon. Fans are eager to see how Squidward will handle the unexpected visit from his prankster dad.

In this episode, Squidward’s father, Jeffy T, arrives in Bikini Bottom with a bag full of outrageous gags and tricks. Known for his wild sense of humor, Jeffy T is sure to turn Squidward’s life upside down. Squidward, who prefers a peaceful existence, will find himself increasingly annoyed as his dad’s pranks disrupt his daily routine. It will be interesting to see how Squidward copes with the antics of his father, especially with SpongeBob and Patrick likely getting caught up in the fun.

As the episode unfolds, viewers can expect...