TeenNick Thinks ‘The ’90s Are All That’; “Rocko” Coming to DVD; “Robot & Monster” Announced
Just ahead of the Nickelodeon upfront, which is coming later today, several Nickelodeon-related news items have popped up:
- EW reports that TeenNick will launch a new programming block called “The ‘90s Are All That” this fall. The block will air from 12 – 2 a.m. and feature classic Nickelodeon programming such as All That, Rugrats, Kenan & Kel, Pete & Pete, The Amanda Show, Clarissa Explains It All and more. They also hope to include other ‘90s shows and movies in the future.
- TVShowsOnDVD.com reports that Shout! Factory will release a retail season 1 DVD set for Rocko’s Modern Life. So far, only volumes with missing episodes have been released through Amazon.com’s Manufactured On Demand program. The set is scheduled to release on June 21 with a SRP of $19.93.
- Finally, NYDailyNews.com has a preview of what’s to be announced at today’s Nickelodeon upfront presentation in New York. Notable, Robot & Monster (a new Nicktoon) has been confirmed and this spring Nick plans to retool their Saturday morning block of Nicktoons.