This news is getting posted everywhere today, and I would have posted it earlier if I would have understood it the first time.

Fresh out of Reuters is news that Nickelodeon has acquired the global rights to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise from Mirage and 4Kids for $60 Million. The release mentions a new CG television series and movie, and when I first read it I thought that was all they had the rights for.

I didn’t realize that they bought the whole package, including toy and merchandise rights. I guess this is a big deal for TMNT fans, but honestly, I think Nick will handle the franchise well. I must admit, I’ve been less than amazed at Mirage’s “huge” 25th Anniversary Shellabration. If anything, it will be nice to see some talent behind TMNT marketing.

The current cartoon will continue to run until August 31st, 2010. Check out the full press release at Reuters.

Update: Now read the words straight from TMNT creator Peter Laird’s brain on why he sold.

If you grew up in the 90s like I did, you are probably aware of Nickelodeon’s SNICK, the two hour block of programming including Clarissa Explains it All, Ren & Stimpy, and Are You Afraid of the Dark.

Well, if you live close to New York City, you may want to mark this down on your calendar for Saturday, November 7th. A live recreation of a night of SNICK on stage at the Creek in Long Island City, Queens. There will be bumpers, ads, a live rendition of the Midnight Society (featuring audience submissions), specially themed drinks, and maybe even some familiar guests.

I wish I could go to this (#nothingcooleverhappensinindianapolis), so if you make it out, be sure to snap some pics and send them my way, and I’ll post them on the site.

You can read more details and RSVP on the event’s Facebook page, and remember, they’re taking ghost story submissions!

The World of David the Gnome

I fondly remember watching David the Gnome on Nickelodeon all the time. My memories of watching Nick in the 90s makes me think of Grandma’s house, peanut butter sandwiches, Sprite, and Tom Bosley. I’m not one to watch episodes on YouTube, so I would love to have some DVDs of this show. It gets bonus points for such and awesome theme song!

Salute Your Shorts

When it comes to the live action kids shows of the 90s, I think Salute Your Shorts was the absolute best. The characters and stories were cool, it wasn’t trying to be profound at all, and it was just fun. Donkeylips , Ug Lee, Telly, Sponge, Budnick, they were all great. Pinsky is of course in the band Rilo Kiley now with the girl from The Wizard, a double dose of nostalgia. There have been plenty of bootleg DVDs around, but I want the real thing.

Histeria!

I love hearing about my wife’s nostalgia, and Histeria! was definitely her favorite cartoon. It was a great show from the 90s WB era, and the cool thing was that it actually was a little educational. Maybe with Animaniacs, Tiny Toons, Pinky and the Brain, and Freekazoid on DVD now, there’ll be a chance.

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