New Rugrats TV Show & Live Action Movie

[TurtleTitan97]

Nickelodeon is reviving the animated kids series “Rugrats” with a 26-episode order and a live-action film from Paramount Players.
Production has already begun on the new series, though no premiere date or cast information has been announced. Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó and Paul Germain, creators of the original 1991 series, will return as executive producers.
The movie, which is written by David Goodman and described as a “live-action film featuring CGI characters,” is slated for a November 13, 2020 release.

Both projects will feature the original characters Tommy Pickles, Chuckie Finster, twins Phil and Lil DeVille and Angelica Pickles, as well as introduce new ones. It becomes the latest Nick project to get a revival, following the recently announced return of “Blue’s Clues” and upcoming “Rocko’s Modern Life” and “Invader Zim” specials.

"Rugrats is hands-down one of the most celebrated cartoons in TV history, and we are thrilled for a whole new audience to meet these iconic characters in brand-new adventures,” said Sarah Levy, COO, Viacom Media Networks; and Interim President, Nickelodeon. “What was true in 1991 when the original show premiered is still true today: kids are fascinated with the world of babies. We can’t wait for today’s kids to meet Tommy, Chuckie and pals.”
“Now feels like the ideal time to reintroduce this iconic cast of characters to a whole new generation of young fans,” said Brian Robbins, President of Paramount Players. “Kids who grew up with Tommy Pickles and the Rugrats crew will now be able to share that experience with their own children.”


https://www.thewrap.com/rugrats-nickelodeon-revival-live-action-film-paramount-players/

[sdp]

I always wondered what was taking them so long, Rugrats was HUGE and it seems to have been mostly forgotten. I would've guessed a CG movie might've been the best choice but live action CG? hmmm, doesn't feel me with confidence.

I think a new show has a very tough act to follow, how exactly is it going to differentiate itself from the original? It'll be attacked by grown up manbabies for it not being like the original even if it did something new and original. If it doesn't it's just going to be a bad version of the original like the PowerPuff Girls reboot. If the show is CG it could be more interesting but who knows.

[ranger_scout]

I find it so bizarre that I've been having dreams of the series being revived over the past couple of years and little did I know that they would actually be predicting the future. Right now I'm not sure about seeing the live-action film. The way they are describing it really doesn't sound like my cup of tea.

As for the new series, the articles I've read don't say whether or not Dil will be in the series. If he is, however, a part of it, then I really hope it's not deja vu for E.G. Daily and Tara Strong when they got replaced in the new Powerpuff Girls series along with Cathy Cavadini. However, the fact the original show's creators are returning sounds promising. We still don't have word if Kimmy will be back either.

[sdp]

Rugrats is one of the biggest shows in the 90s, helped put Nickelodeon on the map, the most mainstream Nicktoon, of course it was going to be back, that's a safe prediction to make.

They mention the original cast is back but with new babies so I'm guessing Everyone not in season 1 will not appear, especially not Dill since he's seen as a jump the shark kinda character. Susie was added somewhat early so she might get in, Kimmy on the other hand not so sure, I don't think many people liked her, though those two did add diversity to the cast and I'd rather have them back than make Chucky black.

[Raph's Girl]

Live action Rugrats? So basically Look Who's Talking but with Rugrats characters... :P

[Wildcat]

Could the tv show be a continuation or is it a brand new version restarting? Either way it obviously ignores All Grown Up which was ok imo.

I’ve been seeing the reruns of much later episodes. I didn’t back then because I just drifted apart from the show but they’re pretty good.

Live Action with cgi babies sounds more like Baby Geniuses. I never actually saw it but it’s what I imagine what it would be closer to. Some grand adventure for the babies to go on.

[Sumac]

Live action Rugrats? So basically Look Who's Talking but with Rugrats characters... :P
First thing that I've thought about.
Uncanny valley ahoy!

[Spike Spiegel]

They mention the original cast is back but with new babies so I'm guessing Everyone not in season 1 will not appear, especially not Dill since he's seen as a jump the shark kinda character.

Even when I was a kid, I remember thinking that Dil was like the Scrappy-Doo of Rugrats.

[ZariusTwo]

If only All Grown Up had been about them as adults with their own babies

[drgon78]

Never could get into Rugrats.

If they want to do another animated series then fine but a live action movie is a horrible idea.

[ranger_scout]

Here is a video explaining what lead to the decline of the original series. The video makes very good points about how behind-the-scenes drama can lead to decline in the product quality.

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[sdp]

Isn't that an old video? I watched it, not a very good one either. The Rugrats died because it had run its course, people stopped watching so they introduced more characters with new writers and it wasn't the same. It's easy to put the blame on that exactly but kids were just not watching anymore before that happened. I know because I was a kid then and after the movie I just didn't care much for Rugrats.

[ZariusTwo]

Isn't that an old video? I watched it, not a very good one either. The Rugrats died because it had run its course, people stopped watching so they introduced more characters with new writers and it wasn't the same.

I think that's the point of the video. The show's heart and soul was gone with the departure of the old team and it became more the simplified vision of the co-creator rather than something more thought provoking.

I remember really liking the Rugrats newspaper strip and wondering why they never tried something along it's lines (it would have made Angelica more sympathetic as she actively crushed on Chuckie in the strip, something not mirrored in the cartoon or it's spin-off)

[sdp]

Yeah, I realize that, my point is that even with the original writers the idea had already worn itself out. The movie was like one last hoorah and after that I lost interest and most did too, it's easy to blame the writers but I feel even with them it wouldn't have lasted.

I mean all grown up was a success counting it had 5 seasons even if not as big as the original show. But it worked because it was a different concept. Horrible idea and horrific to see the babies as teenagers, I remember when I caught the show back in the day it wasn't really horrible though even if it had all the elements for it to be.

[ranger_scout]

The movie was cancelled back in November.

https://deadline.com/2019/11/rugrats-movie-pulled-wwe-rumble-release-date-titles-spongebob-movie-sponge-on-the-run-1202784527/

The TV revival is still happening and might air sometime in the fall according to Nancy Cartwright (Chuckie).

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Tara Strong said that Dil will not be in the first season, but the door is still open for him to appear later. The same can be said for Kimmi.

https://mobile.twitter.com/RiseFallNick/status/1262194872586571777

[sdp]

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[TurtleTitan97]

Huh. I actually like it.

[Wildcat]

I saw it before it was removed. The look and cgi is really good. Too bad it’s another streaming exclusive.

[ZariusTwo]

I saw the clip..humour's certaingly on point, the animation looks a bit barren though.

Glad they opened it on Angelica and Chucky, the only two I've ever 'shipped on this show.

[Vicky82]

This looks adorable, I will be watching this.

[Powder]

Glad they opened it on Angelica and Chucky, the only two I've ever 'shipped on this show.

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[AquaParade]

“Shipping” Rugrats? I don’t get it.

[ZariusTwo]

https://img.fireden.net/co/image/1564/79/1564791575245.jpg

I don't 'ship them as babies, we do have All Grown Up remember?

[Vicky82]

New info on the parents

https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/nickelodeon-rugrats-animation-tv-uprfront-1234933725/

Ashley Rae Spillers - Didi
Tommy Dewey - Stu
Tony Hale - Charles
Natalie Morales - Betty (no mention of Howard, so maybe Betty will be a single parent)
Anna Chlumsky - Charlotte
Timothy Simons - Drew
Nicole Byer and Omar Miller as Susie’s parents
Michael McKean - Lou Pickles

[Cure]

I don't 'ship them as babies, we do have All Grown Up remember?

They're still ****ing children on that show, man. You have issues.

[sdp]

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[Vicky82]

Here's the trailer

https://twitter.com/NickAnimation/status/1389990271899873283?s=20

https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/rugrats-trailer-new-key-art-paramount-plus/

The first episode is on for an hour called Second Time Around.

[superstaff]

Here's the trailer

https://twitter.com/NickAnimation/status/1389990271899873283?s=20

Feels like it's made by people who didn't 'get' the original seasons.

Yes, I am aware the same creative staff is involved. :ohwell:

[Wildcat]

Looks good and cgi is really good. I hope they end up showing reruns on actual Nick the way Scooby gets on Boomerang. Like after they’ve been released on streaming. I think the new Spongebob Kamp Koral does too. I’ve seen it on before.

[Vicky82]

Here are 2 shorts

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[Jester]

New info on the parents

Natalie Morales - Betty (no mention of Howard, so maybe Betty will be a single parent)
She's now a lesbian...you know because in the original she wasn't "traditionally feminine" and Howard was a bit effeminate that means she was totally a lesbian.

[Leo656]

Of course. :roll:

"Welcome to the 21st Century! Where we fight back against stereotypes by reinforcing stereotypes!"

[Vicky82]

I've managed to watch the first 5 episodes, pretty good so far.

I'm getting used to the new grown up voices, but Grandpa, Didi and Chas voices are taking longer for me to get used to.

There are some changes.


Stu is still a inventor and Didi is now a Blogger and makes stuff to sell online, they live with Lou. Lou is a hippie
Chas and Chuckie live next door now.
Obviously we know about Betty
Charlotte is now a council person, Johnathan is still working for her, but Charlotte is a bitch, she doesn't seem to like Drew's family. Drew does seem to be a lot closer to Stu in this version as in the previous show they used to fight a lot.
Suzie is 2 years old in this because as she's now a main character, they didn't want her to tell the adults whenever Angelica has been bad. Lucy is still a Doctor and Randy is a science teacher, so no Dummy bears this time. There's been no mention of the other kids.

[oldmanwinters]

She's now a lesbian...you know because in the original she wasn't "traditionally feminine" and Howard was a bit effeminate that means she was totally a lesbian.

It's like all the kids who would make the "that's so gay" remarks on the playground are now in charge of media programming. Wait a second...

[Coola Yagami]

People always complain about representation.... where the **** is the representation for the tomboys or women that aren't overly girly but are still straight?

I mean they sure have no problems showing effeminate straight men, but anything to make fun of men right?

[sdp]

I think the CG characters look fine. The changes made I'm not a huge fan of but they're also not that controversial, yeah susie can be a baby even if I preferred her being an older role model, the twins mother being a lesbian is not all out there etc. The original show just did pretty much everything, this show would need a lot of imagination for it to be be able to be a success.

[Leo656]

People always complain about representation.... where the **** is the representation for the tomboys or women that aren't overly girly but are still straight?

Yeah, my wife has always been a huge tomboy and she finds it positively infuriating how in pop culture that by default means "Lesbian (Who May Be In Denial About It)".

Some chicks prefer pants over skirts. Doesn't automatically mean they eat beaver. But that's what I was getting at earlier; it's perfectly "fine" to reinforce harmful stereotypes so long as it checks the "Diversity & Inclusion" box.

"Progressive".

[Coola Yagami]

Yeah, my wife has always been a huge tomboy and she finds it positively infuriating how in pop culture that by default means "Lesbian (Who May Be In Denial About It)".

Some chicks prefer pants over skirts. Doesn't automatically mean they eat beaver. But that's what I was getting at earlier; it's perfectly "fine" to reinforce harmful stereotypes so long as it checks the "Diversity & Inclusion" box.

"Progressive".

Honestly, after seeing attractive women in a nice tight pair of jeans, who would ever want to see them in a dress ever again? Maybe the occasional short skirt now and then but keep em wearing tight pants.

[sdp]

i always wanted a reptar show, i know he's just a parody of godzilla but i liked the idea and we only had that silly 80s godzilla cartoon (https://miscrave.com/articles/godzilla-hanna-barbera/) but i wanted something more like a nicktoons version with reptar. I kept imagining who that purple reptar was and overall loved the reptar segments in the show.
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[ssjup81]

I haven't taken a look at this show, but it'll probably be okay. I am surprised that Kath Soucie isn't reprising her role as Betty and Tress MacNeille isn't voicing Charlotte since both are still around, and Soucie is still voicing Phil and Lil.Glad they opened it on Angelica and Chucky, the only two I've ever 'shipped on this show.I actually do too. lol I liked the idea of the pair when I was watching AGU, I guess. That aside, for the regular show, it did get tiresome that Chuckie was always stuck with Tommy and the others age group wise. He should've been able to talk around the adults, but understand the others like Angelica and Suzie did. Even with that preschool show they did, imo, Chuckie should've been a part of that given his age along with Angelica and Suzie.

Edit: I've managed to watch the first 5 episodes, pretty good so far.

I'm getting used to the new grown up voices, but Grandpa, Didi and Chas voices are taking longer for me to get used to.

There are some changes.


Stu is still a inventor and Didi is now a Blogger and makes stuff to sell online, they live with Lou. Lou is a hippie
Chas and Chuckie live next door now.
Obviously we know about Betty
Charlotte is now a council person, Johnathan is still working for her, but Charlotte is a bitch, she doesn't seem to like Drew's family. Drew does seem to be a lot closer to Stu in this version as in the previous show they used to fight a lot.
Suzie is 2 years old in this because as she's now a main character, they didn't want her to tell the adults whenever Angelica has been bad. Lucy is still a Doctor and Randy is a science teacher, so no Dummy bears this time. There's been no mention of the other kids.
Whoa! Okay, a couple of changes here I actually do not like. The thing with Betty (why can't a tomboyish female be straight?). I don't like the age change for Suzie. I really wish they'd just let Didi be a teacher again, but that's neither here nor there. They seemed to forget this in the original show too.

[Leo656]

Edit: Whoa! Okay, a couple of changes here I actually do not like. The thing with Betty (why can't a tomboyish female be straight?).

That's the double-edged sword of Diversity & Inclusion.

On one hand, people who belong to any minority group will generally rail against stereotypes as a matter of course, because they're harmful, reductive, and put people into boxes.

However, AT THE SAME TIME, those same people will just as quickly wrap themselves in a stereotype if it gives them a chance to push for more "Inclusion". In this case, "OBVIOUSLY the heavyset chick in the sweatpants is gay!" This situation allows them to take advantage of a harmful stereotype, because it suits their "box checking" agenda.

But if for example on the same show, Susie was shown to be a huge fan of grape soda, "Because Obviously", people would say THAT was "offensive" even though it's the same damn thing, an assumption based on a generally-harmful stereotype.

Personally, it's the double-standard that irks me. I don't have a problem with stereotypes in general, since most of them do have a lot of basis in fact. I just don't like how selectively-weaponized they are, and the flimsy justification used to decide that some are Good and others are Bad.

[ssjup81]

That's the double-edged sword of Diversity & Inclusion.

On one hand, people who belong to any minority group will generally rail against stereotypes as a matter of course, because they're harmful, reductive, and put people into boxes.

However, AT THE SAME TIME, those same people will just as quickly wrap themselves in a stereotype if it gives them a chance to push for more "Inclusion". In this case, "OBVIOUSLY the heavyset chick in the sweatpants is gay!" This situation allows them to take advantage of a harmful stereotype, because it suits their "box checking" agenda.

But if for example on the same show, Susie was shown to be a huge fan of grape soda, "Because Obviously", people would say THAT was "offensive" even though it's the same damn thing, an assumption based on a generally-harmful stereotype.

Personally, it's the double-standard that irks me. I don't have a problem with stereotypes in general, since most of them do have a lot of basis in fact. I just don't like how selectively-weaponized they are, and the flimsy justification used to decide that some are Good and others are Bad.Yeah, that sounds about right, but imo, Howard and Betty as a married couple was very progressive. On one hand, you have Betty who was a feminist, tough, liked to watch sports and professional wrestling, working out, etc., and then you had Howard who was a bit sensitive and soft-spoken. I liked that dynamic because just because a guy is sensitive or comes across as weak, doesn't mean he's gay and a woman who is strong and tough, doesn't make her a lesbian. It was a good balance with those two.

[Leo656]

Using that explanation, one could make a valid point that the original presentation was even MORE "progressive" than the current-gen, "Ah yeah obviously the butch chick is Gay" model.

I guess it depends on what an individual sees as more "progressive" - subverting stereotypes, or wearing them as a badge of "pride".

[Vicky82]

Rugrats has been renewed for season 2 and the next batch of new episodes will be released on October 7th, including a half hour Halloween episode.

https://deadline.com/2021/09/rugrats-renewed-for-season-2-paramount-gets-new-episodes-halloween-special-1234841033/

[Vicky82]

New episodes out on Thursday, there a few new clips.

Ben Schwartz guest stars in a episode

Boris and Minka appear.

https://64.media.tumblr.com/452ccc7506ed8df981aff997526c5e4d/c7b53d9c1a035d80-4c/s540x810/7bd26063c235b5b3489aa19529c418785760f984.jpg

Kimi is in a new episode so Rugrats in Paris doesn't exist in this version.

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[Allio]

So…. They de-age Susie… but age up Kimi…

That’s just dumb.

[sdp]

I'm ok with them remixing stuff and seeing how things would be different if certain things were different. However that clip felt so soulless. I haven't seen the show perhaps it's good but that clip surely wasn't.

I watched two random episodes and man this show should not exist, it feels so unnecessary. The thing is the episodes weren't even bad, they're alright, but it just feels more of the same from the 90s, in fact it feels like a random episode that wasn't great but wasn't bad from the 90s. It's just there, generic, some of the choices are bad some of the choices are cool. But it leaves me thinking that no one wants to watch this, at least all grown up showed something different even if it wasn't as good as the original show. So yeah the episodes are likely better than the late 90s revival of rugrats but not as good as the classic ones and overall it makes you wonder why this was made if nothing new is being contributed and no changing the age of some characters, it being CG and set in modern times doesn't change things. Meh.

A live action take would definitely be far more interesting.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

Season 2 Trailer...is anyone even watching this show?

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[ranger_scout]

Season 2 Trailer...is anyone even watching this show?

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I tried getting into the show when it premiered, but the voices of the adults are too distracting. I honestly don't think most of them are trying hard enough to sound like both their living and deceased predecessors. It's also just weird for me to hear Mr. Green from Clue as the voice of Grandpa Lou and Forky from Toy Story 4 as Chas. I know this is a reboot, but my best friend and I don't like the changes that were made to some of the characters.

[LeotheLateBloomer]

https://www.nickalive.net/2024/03/paramount-removes-slew-of-nickelodeon.html

Looks like this show is cancelled.

[ranger_scout]

The last time Nickelodeon brought Rugrats back, it didn't go so well. How will a live-action CGI movie make the franchise good again?

Live-Action Hybrid ‘Rugrats’ Movie In the Works From Paramount And ‘Pitch Perfect’ Director Jason Moore (https://deadline.com/2024/10/rugrats-movie-paramount-pitch-perfect-jason-moore-1236105112/)

[LeotheLateBloomer]

The last time Nickelodeon brought Rugrats back, it didn't go so well. How will a live-action CGI movie make the franchise good again?

Live-Action Hybrid ‘Rugrats’ Movie In the Works From Paramount And ‘Pitch Perfect’ Director Jason Moore (https://deadline.com/2024/10/rugrats-movie-paramount-pitch-perfect-jason-moore-1236105112/)

I just saw this and I really don't know what they're thinking. They must be under the mindset that they can make Rugrats as big as it used to be. Didn't the current reboot get canned? Also, what's going on with that Comedy Central Ren and Stimpy reboot?

[ZariusTwo]

Also, what's going on with that Comedy Central Ren and Stimpy reboot?

It's apparently already aired in Europe and it's said to be god-awful