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This article is about the 2021 revival. For the 1991 show of the same name, see Rugrats.

Rugrats
GenreComedy
Adventure
Slice of Life
Created byArlene Klasky
Gábor Csupó
Paul Germain
Based onRugrats
Voices ofE. G. Daily
Nancy Cartwright
Kath Soucie
Cheryl Chase
Cree Summer
ComposersMark Mothersbaugh
Bob Mothersbaugh
Production
Production companies
Original release
NetworkParamount+
Release2021
Related
Rugrats
All Grown Up!

Rugrats is an upcoming American CGI-animated children's television series created by Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó, and Paul Germain. It is a revival/reboot of the original 1991 series of the same name. The series will premiere sometime in 2021 on Paramount+.[1][2]

Premise

Just like the original series, Rugrats focuses on the experiences of a courageous, adventurous one-year-old baby named Tommy Pickles and his group of playmates and other infants and toddlers.

Cast

Rugrats sports a vast array of secondary and tertiary characters.

The surviving original voice cast of the titular "Rugrats" will reprise their roles from the original series, but all the adults have been recast, including Betty DeVille, who was originally voiced by the returning Kath Soucie.[3]

Production

On September 2, 2015, it was announced on Variety that Nickelodeon may "seek to experiment with retooled versions of classics" that could include Rugrats.[4] The following day, The Independent announced that "Rugrats could soon be back on our screens too".[5] In July 2016, it was revealed that Nickelodeon was in talks with Klasky Csupo and Paul Germain about a possible revival of the series.[6][7][8]

On August 4, 2016, Arlene Klasky stated that she would be willing to work on a revival of the series, along with co-creators Gabor Csupó and Paul Germain.[9][10] In October 2016, a Nickelodeon senior vice president stated in response to a fan question that Rugrats was among other shows being considered for revival.[11]

On July 16, 2018, it was announced that Nickelodeon had given a series order to a 26-episode revival of the series, executive produced by Klasky, Csupó, and Germain. It was further announced that Paramount Pictures had greenlit a live-action/CGI hybrid feature film which was last set for a January 29, 2021 release date.[12] Originally, it had been set for a November 13, 2020 release, and then was pushed back, with Clifford the Big Red Dog taking its old slot.[13][14] But on November 12, 2019, the live-action/CGI hybrid film was removed from Paramount's release schedule.[12] On May 14, 2020, it was announced that the revival series was delayed until 2021.[15]

On February 24, 2021, it was announced that the reboot will premiere on Paramount+ later in the spring of 2021.[1][2] A sneak peek was also uploaded to social media platforms. Nearly a month later, on March 18, 2021, an all-new cast for the parents were revealed.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Low, Elaine; Low, Elaine (2021-02-24). "'Rugrats' Revival With Original Voice Cast to Debut on Paramount Plus". Variety. Retrieved 2021-03-10.
  2. ^ a b Rosario, Alexandra Del; Rosario, Alexandra Del (2021-02-24). "'Rugrats': Original Voice Cast Members To Reunite For Series Revival At Paramount+". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-03-10.
  3. ^ a b Strindberg, Brian (March 18, 2021). "Nickelodeon Bets on 'Rugrats' Revival in Animation Ramp-Up". Variety. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  4. ^ Steinberg, Brian (September 2, 2015). "'Rugrats' Revival? Nickelodeon Mulls Return of Classic Shows". Variety. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
  5. ^ "Hey Arnold! is coming back, and possibly Rugrats too". The Independent. September 3, 2015. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
  6. ^ "Could The Rugrats Return To Nickelodeon? Here's What The Creator Says". CinemaBlend. July 21, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
  7. ^ "Rugrats: Could the Characters Be Returning to Nickelodeon? - canceled TV shows - TV Series Finale". TV Series Finale. July 27, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
  8. ^ Serrao, Nivea (October 3, 2016). "Rugrats revival still a possibility, says Nickelodeon VP". Entertainment Weekly.
  9. ^ Venable, Nick. "Could The Rugrats Return To Nickelodeon? Here's What The Creator Says". CinemaBlend. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
  10. ^ "Nicktoons creators talk 'Rugrats,' 'Doug,' 'Ren & Stimpy' reboots". Entertainment Weekly. August 8, 2016. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
  11. ^ "Rugrats revival still a possibility, says Nickelodeon VP". Yahoo!. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
  12. ^ a b Pedersen, Erik (November 12, 2019). "Paramount Grounds 'Rugrats' Movie, Moves WWE's 'Rumble' Back Six Months & Titles Next 'SpongeBob' Pic". Deadline Hollywood.
  13. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (July 16, 2018). "'Rugrats' Revived at Viacom With New Nickelodeon Series, Feature Film". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  14. ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (July 16, 2018). "'Rugrats' Returns With Nickelodeon Series Revival & Live-Action Paramount Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  15. ^ Mary Anne Butler (May 14, 2020). "That NickelodeonRugrats Revival Delayed til 2021". Nerdbot. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
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