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PlayOn, the premier fan engagement platform for high school sports, has announced the acquisition of MaxPreps from CBS Sports, a division of Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA). The strategic acquisition combines PlayOn's ticketing, live streaming, and digital media capabilities with MaxPreps' scores, data, and analysis platform.

The merger aims to create a comprehensive high school sports ecosystem, offering fans access to schedules, rosters, scores, statistics, rankings, tickets, streams, and highlights. The integration will benefit student-athletes, coaches, parents, and recruiters by providing increased visibility and deeper insights.

The deal includes the transfer of current MaxPreps employees to PlayOn. The acquisition follows PlayOn's recent addition of VidSwap coaching tools and analytics. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, with Inner Circle Sports and LionTree Advisors serving as financial advisors to Paramount and PlayOn respectively.

Nickelodeon has announced a new 26-episode 2D-animated series 'Wylde Pak', set to debut in summer 2025. The series follows a blended multigenerational Korean American family, focusing on half-siblings Lily and Jack as they adapt to living together while helping run their family's pet grooming and boarding business.

The show features Nikki Castillo voicing 11-year-old Lily Pak and Benjamin Plessala as 13-year-old Jack Wylde, alongside Ben Pronsky, Jee Young Han, and Jean Yoon in supporting roles. Co-created by Paul Watling and Kyle Marshall, the series is inspired by their family experiences and represents Nickelodeon's commitment to diverse storytelling.

The series, produced by Nickelodeon in Burbank, marks the second show greenlit from Nickelodeon's Intergalactic Shorts Program. Development and production are overseen by Claudia Spinelli and Daniel Wineman, with distribution handled by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

Nickelodeon and Spin Master Entertainment have announced new episode orders for PAW Patrol and its spinoff Rubble & Crew. Both series will receive 26 additional episodes each, with PAW Patrol entering its 12th and 13th seasons, and Rubble & Crew moving into its third and fourth seasons.

A special crossover episode titled 'The Crew & Rocky Build a Bear Island' will premiere on March 10, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT), featuring Rocky visiting Builder Cove. The episode kicks off two weeks of Rubble & Crew premieres. Additionally, Season 10 of PAW Patrol will be available on Paramount+ starting March 19.

The franchise continues to expand with a new podcast, 'PAW Patrol: Eye-Spy a Rescue,' and maintains its position as a top-rated preschool series, reaching 180 territories in 33 languages since its 2013 launch.

Spin Master has announced the third installment of the PAW Patrol franchise, titled 'PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie', scheduled for theatrical release on July 31, 2026. The film will be distributed by Paramount Pictures and features a star-studded cast including Mckenna Grace, Jennifer Hudson, and Fortune Feimster.

The plot follows the PAW Patrol team crash-landing on an uncharted tropical island inhabited by dinosaurs, where they meet Rex, a stranded pup. The story centers around their mission to stop Humdinger from exploiting the island's resources, which triggers a volcanic eruption threatening the island's existence.

The franchise's previous two films have collectively generated over $350 million at the global box office. Cal Brunker returns as director and co-writer alongside Bob Barlen, with production led by Spin Master Entertainment's team including Jennifer Dodge, Laura Clunie, and Toni Stevens.

Paramount Pictures (PARA) and the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) have announced a partnership to raise awareness for rare diseases in conjunction with the release of 'Novocaine'. The campaign runs through Rare Disease Day on February 28, 2025, with Paramount matching donations up to $40,000 to support NORD's mission.

The initiative highlights that rare diseases affect 1 in 10 Americans, with half being children. NORD has provided $200 million in financial assistance since 2018, with 93% of donations directly funding patient assistance programs. To promote awareness, NORD's Running for Rare® team will host a 5K event in Austin, Texas, on March 1, featuring actor Jack Quaid and offering participants T-shirts and advanced screening tickets to 'Novocaine'.

The collaboration aims to address the challenges faced by over 30 million Americans living with rare diseases, who experience medical costs 3-5 times higher than average, delayed diagnoses, and treatment options.

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA) has announced its financial results for Q4 and full year 2024, with details available on the company's Investors homepage. The media and entertainment giant will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. (ET) today, accessible via webcast or by phone using specific dial-in numbers.

An audio replay will be available from 7:30 p.m. (EST) on February 26 through the company's investor relations website. Paramount, which operates major brands including CBS, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+ and Pluto TV, maintains one of the industry's largest TV and film libraries while offering streaming services and digital video products.

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) has announced its Board of Directors' declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share for both Class A and Class B Common Stock. The dividend will be paid on April 1, 2025, to stockholders of record as of March 17, 2025.

Paramount Global operates as a leading global media, streaming, and entertainment company, featuring prominent brands such as CBS, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV. The company maintains one of the industry's largest TV and film libraries while providing streaming services, digital video products, and capabilities in production, distribution, and advertising solutions.

Nickelodeon has announced Avatar: Seven Havens, a new 26-episode animated series set in the Avatar universe, as part of the 20th anniversary celebration of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Created by original series creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, the new series follows a young Earthbender who discovers she's the new Avatar after Korra.

The story takes place in a world devastated by a cataclysm, where being the Avatar is seen as a threat rather than salvation. The series, produced under the Avatar Studios banner, consists of two 13-episode books.

Additionally, Nickelodeon announced several 20th anniversary initiatives including new digital content, a live orchestra world tour, consumer products, and gaming releases. Notable launches include Avatar: Chibi Minis, new mobile games, and an upcoming theatrical film starring Dave Bautista, scheduled for January 30, 2026.

Nickelodeon has announced the launch of Super Duper Bunny League, a new animated preschool series based on Jamie Smart's comic book series. The show will premiere on February 22, 2025, on the Nick Jr. YouTube channel, followed by its linear debut on Nickelodeon on April 19, 2025.

The 2D-animated adventure-comedy series consists of 26 half-hour episodes across two seasons, featuring a diverse group of bunny superheroes protecting 'Important City' from various villains, including their creator Dr. Fuzzleglove. The series will air new episodes for nine consecutive weeks on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. (ET/PT) before rolling out internationally on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels later in the year.

The show features voice talents including Miles J. Harvey, H Michael Croner, Michaela Dietz, and special appearances by Fred Stoller, Carol Kane, and Danny Trejo. The series is produced by Nickelodeon Animation in Burbank, with Robert Scull and Jonny Belt serving as executive producers.