ODD SQUAD, a live-action media property designed to help kids ages 5-8 learn math. The show focuses on two young agents, Olive and Otto, who are part of the Odd Squad, an agency whose mission is to save the day whenever something unusual happens in their town. A math concept is embedded in each of their cases, as Olive and Otto work together to problem-solve and correct the oddity du jour in each episode.
Coming soon to PBS KIDS on-air, online and on mobile, ODD SQUAD is created by Tim McKeon (Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Adventure Time, The Electric Company) and Adam Peltzman (The Electric Company, The Backyardigans, Wallykazam!) and produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment and The Fred Rogers Company. ODD SQUAD is funded in part by the U.S. Department of Education through the Ready To Learn Initiative, a program that supports the development of innovative educational television and digital media targeted to preschool and early elementary school children and their families, and by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).
Coming soon to PBS KIDS on-air, online and on mobile, ODD SQUAD is created by Tim McKeon (Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Adventure Time, The Electric Company) and Adam Peltzman (The Electric Company, The Backyardigans, Wallykazam!) and produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment and The Fred Rogers Company. ODD SQUAD is funded in part by the U.S. Department of Education through the Ready To Learn Initiative, a program that supports the development of innovative educational television and digital media targeted to preschool and early elementary school children and their families, and by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).
Nominees Announced for the 2020 CAFTCAD Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 16, 2020
Joanna Syrokomla and Cynthia Amsden, Co-Chairs of the Canadian Alliance of Film & Television Costume Arts & Design (CAFTCAD) Awards are delighted to announce the official list of nominees for the 15 categories. ...
ODD SQUAD Season Three to Air Feb. 17 on PBS Kids
by Abigail Charpentier - January 10, 2020
PBS KIDS and Fred Rogers Productions today announced the premiere of a new season of family-favorite and multiple Emmy Award-winning series ODD SQUAD. Produced by Fred Rogers Productions and Sinking Ship Entertainment, the third iteration of the series will launch on PBS stations, the PBS KIDS 24/7 ...
DONKEY HODIE, New Preschool Series Inspired by Characters from MISTER ROGERS' NEIGHBORHOOD, Premiering Winter 2021
by Abigail Charpentier - January 10, 2020
PBS KIDS today announced DONKEY HODIE, a new social-emotional series for children ages 3-5 created by Fred Rogers Productions and Spiffy Pictures. DONKEY HODIEis slated to premiere nationwide on PBS stations, the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel and PBS KIDS digital platforms in winter 2021....
VIDEO: Netflix Drops Trailer for TO ALL THE BOYS: P.S. I STILL LIKE YOU
by Bonnie Lynn Wagner - December 22, 2019
Netflix just dropped a huge holiday present for fans of last year's smash hit movie To All the Boys I've Loved Before, based on the book by Jenny Han: The sequel, P.S. I Still Love You, will release on February 12, 2020, just in time for Valentine's Day....
New York-Metro Area PBS Stations THIRTEEN, WLIW21, NJTV and THIRTEEN PBSKids Now Live on YouTube TV
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 17, 2019
America's flagship PBS station WNET announced that it is now streaming live on YouTube TV starting today. Dedicated live channels for THIRTEEN, WLIW21, NJTV, THIRTEEN PBSKids and PBS KIDS, as well as on-demand programming, are now available to YouTube TV subscribers, expanding PBS's digital footprin...
BWW News: P.S. I STILL LOVE YOU by Jenny Han streetdated for Netflix; third film in production!
by Bonnie Lynn Wagner - August 18, 2019
Last year, the Netflix movie To All the Boys I've Loved Before, based on the book by Jenny Han, premiered to such high ratings that a sequel was instantly greenlit. Netflix has stated that over half of all viewers have re-watched the movie at least once and considers the film an enormous success. ...
Netflix To Launch Diverse Slate Of Original Preschool Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 22, 2019
In a commitment to deliver high quality, age-appropriate content for kids ages 2-6 everywhere, Netflix today announced seven original preschool series from some of the industry's most respected and prolific creators. Netflix's preschool slate is produced by creators from all over the world, design...
VIDEO: KINKY BOOT's Graham Scott Fleming Takes Over Instagram!
by Linnae Medeiros - June 24, 2019
This weekend, Graham Scott Fleming raised us up as he took over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story to show us behind the scenes at The Muny's Kinky Boots! So in case you missed it (or just want to relive all of the fun and excitement), we compiled clips for you to enjoy. Check it all out!...
KINKY BOOTS' Graham Scott Fleming Takes Over Instagram Tomorrow!
by Linnae Medeiros - June 21, 2019
Everybody say yeah because Graham Scott Fleming is taking over BroadwayWorld's Instagram Story at The MUNY's production of Kinky Boots tomorrow, June 22nd! Be sure to tune in throughout the day as Graham shows us around behind the scenes at the U.S. regional premiere of the Tony-winning musical. Thi...
POSE, RUSSIAN DOLL Lead Nominees for 2019 TCA AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 19, 2019
The Television Critics Association (TCA) announces the nominees for the organization's 35TH Annual TCA Awards. Comedy duo Desus & Mero, stars of the TCA-nominated Showtime series of the same name, will host. The 2019 TCA Awards, a celebration of all things television, honors the best series, creator...
Fred Rogers Productions and Bezos Family Foundation Extend DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD Partnership
by Tori Hartshorn - May 29, 2019
The Bezos Family Foundation, home of the Vroom initiative that translates research on children's brain development into tips for parents, andFred Rogers Productions, the award-winning children's entertainment company behind the much-loved Emmy Award-winning PBS KIDS series Daniel Tiger's Neighb...
ALADDIN Star Mena Massoud to Lead Voice Cast of LAMYA'S POEM
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 17, 2019
Unity Productions Foundation announces that Mena Massoud, star of the upcoming Disney film ALADDIN, will play the lead role of Rumi in the upcoming animated feature film LAMYA'S POEM, which is written and will be directed by Alexander Kronemer, with Sam Kadi (THE CITIZEN), who is a producer, and ...
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS and More Win 2019 Creative Arts Emmy Awards - Full List!
by Stephi Wild - May 04, 2019
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the winners of the 46th Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards. The gala was held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Southern California....
Players Presents GHOSTBUSTERS NINE-NINE
by A.A. Cristi - May 02, 2019
Players is excited to announce its 17th full-scale production: Ghostbusters Nine-Nine opening on June 13th and running until June 22th at the Tranzac Theatre. A a volunteer theatre company, Players has been donating its season's proceeds to charities since its inception. For this season, Players is ...
CRUEL INTENTIONS: The 90's Music Comes To NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - April 05, 2019
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) is proud to present Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. ...
Anna Cathcart, Janel Parrish and John Corbett Return for TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE Sequel
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 25, 2019
Anna Cathcart (The Descendants, Odd Squad), Janel Parrish (Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionist) and John Corbett (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) will reunite with Lana Condor and Noah Centineo in the much anticipated To All The Boys I've Loved Before sequel for Netflix....
Canadian Alliance of Film & Television Costume Arts & Design Awards Winners Announced
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 11, 2019
Joanna Syrokomla and Cynthia Amsden, Co-Chairs of the Canadian Alliance of Film & Television Costume Arts & Design (CAFTCAD) Awards are very pleased to announce the official winners of this evening's gala. The CAFTCAD Awards congratulate the nominees and the winners and thank the team who worked ...
Kacey Musgraves Wins Big at the CMA AWARDS - See Full List of Winners Here!
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 15, 2018
Chris Stapleton reveled in a celebratory night in Nashville as he took home three wins at "The 52nd Annual CMA Awards," while Keith Urban warmed hearts with his gracious acceptance of the coveted Entertainer of the Year trophy. Country Music's Biggest Night was hosted for the 11th consecutive year b...
The Country Music Association Announces the THE 52ND ANNUAL CMA AWARDS Nominees
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 28, 2018
The Country Music Association has announced the final nominees for “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards,” as Chris Stapleton tops the list of finalists with five nominations. Producer and musician Dann Huff receives four nominations, the second most nominations this year, while nine artists garner three ...
TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE is Now Available on Netflix
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 17, 2018
TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE launches globally on Netflix Friday, August 17th....
Sesame Workshop Animated Series ESME & ROY to Premiere August 18 on HBO
by Macon Prickett - July 25, 2018
ESME & ROY, the first new animated series from the makers of “Sesame Street” in more than a decade, will debut in the U.S. on SATURDAY, AUG. 18 (9:30-10:00 a.m. ET/PT), it was announced today bySesame Workshop and HBO. The show follows a young girl, Esme, and her best monster friend, Roy, on the...
Miguel Rivas (of The Beaverton) & Freddie Rivas Bring Their Popular Live Show RAPP BATTLEZ To Montreal's Just For Laughs
by Julie Musbach - July 13, 2018
Canadian Comedy Award-winning Rapp Battlez makes its OFF-JFL premiere at the Katacombes on Tuesday, July 24 at 11:59 p.m., and then joins Just For Laughs outdoor programming with two performances on the Loto-Quebec Stage on Wednesday, July 25 at 10 p.m. and Friday, July 27 at 8:30 p.m. Co-hosted an...
CBC & Netflix Family Drama NORTHERN RESCUE Confirms Additional Casting As Production Begins
by Tori Hartshorn - June 12, 2018
With production now underway in and around Parry Sound, Ontario, Don Carmody Television (DCTV) today revealed additional casting for new CBC and Netflix family adventure series NORTHERN RESCUE....
The Fred Rogers Company Rebrands To Fred Rogers Productions
by Stephi Wild - May 08, 2018
It's a beautiful new day in the Neighborhood! The Fred Rogers Company, the celebrated children's entertainment company founded by children's TV pioneer Fred Rogers nearly five decades ago and now home to multiple award-winning series loved by children and families around the world, has rebranded to ...
The 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations
by Macon Prickett - March 21, 2018
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards. The ceremony will be held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Sunday, April 29, 2018 hosted by Mario Lopez, host and star of the Emmy award-winning syndicated entertainm...
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