Johnny Depp To Star In Spongebob Squarepants
There’s a heat wave down in Bikini Bottom and SpongeBob and his friend, Squidward, are struggling to work so Mr Krabs decides it’s time they hit the beach down at Goo Lagoon with Patrick and Sandy.
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Stupidest & weirdest TV shows and titles
I was recently messing about on t’internet, as you do, and came across details of a kid’s show entitled Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! So this got me wondering how many other shows have similarly ludicrous titles or content… and there are quite a few of them, so I thought I’d share just a few of my findings with you lovely peeps!
So let’s start with Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! It’s a cartoon that’s set mainly on the fictional planet of Shugazoom which follows the adventures of five robotic monkeys and a human boy named Chiro as they struggle to protect their planet - and the rest of the universe - from the forces of evil. Yes, it really is as bad as it sounds too. It’s one of those annoying anime things where they constantly shout and their mouths form huge O shapes when they ’speak’. But there’s more weirdness than that even… Read more & comment »
Mrs Angry: Complaints about presenter Cerrie Burnell and her ‘frightening’ missing hand!
Without doubt, the fact that Cerrie Burnell - who has a deformed arm and is missing a hand - has prompted complaints to be made to the BBC claiming that she’s “frightening” children is SO ridiculous, it’s hard to find sufficient adjectives; ludicrous, ridiculous, preposterous, absurd… I could go on ad infinitum; the whole thing is truly pathetic but perhaps the most fitting might be ‘outrageous’.
Cerrie, who co-presents Cbeebies ‘Do And Discover’ with Alex Winters, has been accused of causing young children “sleep problems” – one assumes in the form of nightmares – and apparently, parents find it unpalatable to have to discuss disability with their children “before they are ready to hear it” according to the BBC news website.
Well boohoo and tough t*t! Guess what? Not everyone’s born ‘perfect’. Does it make them lesser people? No. Does the fact that some people feel the need to negatively comment on it make them lesser people? Hell yes… Read more & comment »
BBC To Censor The Teletubbies?
The BBC have ordered staff to look back over old episodes of the Teletubbies to make sure they don’t break any rules.
In their fear over another huge scandal, the TV channel are checking out episodes of all their old shows to ensure that standards are met, though it seems a little strange that they are putting such emphasis on one in which the characters can’t even speak!
Remembering Tony Hart – Our Farewell
As you probably know, Tony Hart, one of Britain’s best loved artists and children’s TV presenters died in the early hours of Sunday morning so as a tribute to Tony, here’s a look back at his life and career.
Tony graduated from Maidstone Art College in 1950 and went on to his first job as a display artist for a West End store. However, his creativity didn’t have any real outlet there so he became a freelance artist and, in the tradition of struggling artists, Tony lived in a grotty basement flat and in exchange for meals, he painted murals on restaurant walls. Read more & comment »
Johnny Depp Set For SpongeBob Squarepants
Hollywood A lister Johnny Depp, has reportedly signed up to voice a SpongeBob SquarePants character.
The New York Daily News reported that the Pirates Of The Caribbean actor will play a surf guru called Jack Kahuna Laguna in an episode titled SpongeBob vs. The Big One.
BBC To Release Darker Skinned Upsy Daisy
Upsy Daisy as she appears on TV
The BBC have been forced issue a darker skinned Upsy Daisy doll after they received numerous complaints about the light skinned doll.
A BBC Worldwide spokesman has reported that the channel received numerous complaints that the doll, from the hit CBeebies show ‘In The Night Garden’, did not properly represent her character.
The spokesman added that while the doll will not be taken off the shelves “because most people are happy with it”, a new model with “a darker skin tone” will be on sale from Easter.
Upsy Daisy Plush Doll
A statement from Ragdoll Productions, the company behind the show, said: “The characters are toys, not representations of people. The culture they collectively embody is unique to the garden setting in which they live.”
Pictures of both the character and the doll are included above and as you can see there is a significant difference between the two’s colouring. I have no idea why the BBC would make a move like this, but any suggestions will be gratefully received.
For kids? Nah! I’ll be watching too! It’s Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab!
Don’t miss this new show, Richard Hammond’s Blast Lab, that’s “a science-based game show for CBBC” but as Richard’s in it, I’ll be watching, kids programme or not!
It’s set in a fictitious underground laboratory in the grounds of his supposed stately home in which Richard invites two groups of three friends into his lab to take part in his crazy experiments and compete against each other to win prizes. Read more & comment »
The Saturday’s Perform ‘Silent Fart’ On Ross Lee’s Ghoulies!
This clip is bloomin’ hilarious and takes me right back to the good old days of Saturday morning children’s television entertainment.
Ricky Gervais For Sesame Street
Office star, Ricky Gervais is said to be gearing up for an appearance on children’s TV favourite, Sesame Street.
Writing on his blog, the 47-year-old said: “I’ve been asked to do Sesame Street - there are some things you don’t turn down.”
Other stars who have appeared on the show include David Beckham, Jessica Alba, Robert De Niro and Alicia Keys who have all made an appearance on the show.
Miley Cyrus Used To Clean Toilets!
Miley Cyrus has revealed that she once cleaned toilets as a means to earn pocket money.
Appearing on The Tyra Banks Show, the Hannah Montana star said: “I can clean toilet bowls. I worked at this place called Sparkles Cleaning Service and I cleaned houses, I was like 11.”
The teen star added: “I had one normal job and I actually liked it.”
Wallace and Gromit For ‘A Matter Of Loaf And Death’ This Christmas
It’s been announced that a brand new Wallace and Gromit film, entitled ‘A Matter Of Loaf And Death’, will be shown on BBC1 this Christmas.
The short film is Ardman Animation’s latest offering and they’re hoping it’ll be as successful as ‘Curse Of The Were-Rabbit’ which was a big hit in 2005.
One of the film’s creators, Nick Park, told the BBC that he’s pleased to be returning to the 30-minute format.
Bugbears Launching On CBBC For Your Little’uns!
CBBC is set to launch a new and innovative website for children, where they can discuss their very own Bugbears anonymously, and support each other with advice and empathy around issues or problems, that they face in the world today.
Children will be able to use the Bugbears site to record their very own Bugbear in their own voice with their own richly animated 3D creature to tell their story in a visually captivating way. They can create their own creatures to suit their stories and share them with other children on the site in an entertaining way and with anonymity.
Bagpuss To Make A Comeback?
70’s children’s TV show Bagpuss may hit our screens once more after the rights to the character were sold in a £400,000 deal.
Coolabi plc announced it has bought Licensing By Design, who own the rights to Bagpuss and The Clangers.
Blue Peter 50th Birthday Programme
On its 50th birthday, Blue Peter hijacks BBC One for a special, one-off, live, extended edition of the show.
Jam-packed with delights for fans, the centrepiece of the 50th birthday show is a unique tea party at Buckingham Palace. Her Majesty The Queen has invited current presenters, key production staff and a selection of the longest-serving presenters from each of the show’s five decades to the Palace to celebrate.
