Easily one of thebest kids' game shows of the 1990sand arguably one of the best game shows in the history of television, Nickelodeon’sDouble Darewill be making a return of sorts for the show’s 30th anniversary this year. The network’s nostalgia-focused programming block The Splat will be bringingMarc Summersout of a 16-year retirement to host another run of the game show to celebrate this fact at the upcomingSan Diego Comic-Con. If you can’t attend, don’t worry; the event will be live-streamed overFacebook Liveon Friday, July 22nd at 9:30pm PT.
Just like the classic, halcyon days of the 80s and 90s, this version ofDouble Darewill once again feature the Red Team squaring off against the Blue Team in a competition featuring trivia questions and physical challenges. The live-streamed event will also see the return of such wacky, Gak-y contraptions such as the Wringer, Down the Hatch, the Human Hamster Wheel, and the infamous Double Dare Nose. Behind-the-scenes photos and a special Q&A with Summers will be available throughout the night to folks following along on social media platforms likeTwitter,Instagram,Facebook, and Snapchat (@thesplatchat).
But there’s more to the event than just the live-streamed centerpiece; The Splat will also launchDouble Dareweek, hosted by Summers, starting Monday, July 25th at 10pm on TeenNick. Folks in attendance at Comic-Con will also get a chance to meet Summers during a signing/photo session at Nickelodeon’s booth on the convention floor.
And that’s not all! Nickelodeon’s Comic-Con presence will also include appearances byLegends of the Hidden Temple,Hey Arnold!,Rugrats,Aaahh!!! Real Monsters,CatDog,Rocko’s Modern Life,Invader Zim, and more. Here’s what booth-keeper King Olmec had to say about the upcoming event:
“Those who dare to pass through the sacred gates of Comic-Con will enter a world of nostalgic treasures, artifacts and trivia fromNickelodeon’s beloved ’90s archives. The choice to enter is yours and yours alone, loyal fans."
Every day will include the opportunity to experience: “a virtual reality 360-experience where fans can step into the world of the upcomingLegends of the Hidden Templelive-action TV movie; an interactive trivia game featuringLegends of the Hidden Temple’s King Olmec, Keeper of the Temple; photo opps with a life-size replica of theHey Arnold!stoop and the nose fromDouble Dare; a retail area, where attendees can purchase a variety of exclusive Nick, The Splat and ‘90s-themed gear and one-of-a-kind collectibles; costumed character appearances; and autograph signings with cast member fromAll That,SpongeBob SquarePants’ Tom Kenny,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesvoice talent, Kirk Fogg fromLegends of the Hidden Temple, and more special appearances to be announced in the coming weeks.”
Here’s a look at all of Nickelodeon and The Splat’s scheduled events:
Happy Happy! Joy Joy!: 25 Years of Nickelodeon Original Animation
Thursday, July 21, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.(Room: 6A) –For 25 years Nickelodeon has produced some of the most innovative and memorable animation in the history of television. Nick Animation Podcast hostHector Navarrofinds out how and why four of the network’s most influential creators did what they did:Craig Bartlett(Hey Arnold!),Jhonen Vasquez(Invader Zim),Butch Hartman(The Fairly OddParents, Danny Phantom) andArlene Klasky, who along with Gabor Csupo and Paul Germain, createdRugrats. Don’t miss the chance to see production art from the upcoming TV movieHey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie; animation from Hartman’s newBunsen is a Beast!; and the world premiere ofDon vs Raph,a TMNT animated short written and produced by Jhonen Vasquez.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles–Return to New York
Friday, July 22, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.(Room: 6A) –They travelled time and space to save planet Earth, and now the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles return home! Executive producersCiro NieliandBrandon Aumanshare sneak peeks of the epic adventures and new characters that await the Turtles when they return to the streets of NY in season four. On hand will be the extraordinary voice actors of the TMNT world:Rob Paulsen(Donatello),Greg Cipes(Michelangelo),Gwendoline Yeo(Shinigami) andEric Bauza(Tiger Claw). Also, witness the world premiere of two never-before-seen TMNT animated shorts presented by TMNT co-creator,Kevin Eastman. The panel will be moderated byAndre Meadows(Black Nerd Comedy).
She Made That?: Nickelodeon hosts Women in Animation
Friday, July 22, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.(Room: 24ABC) –Join this group of innovative and pioneering female cartoon creators for a discussion on their careers and the opportunities for women in animation today. Panelists include women responsible for the original Nicktoons from the 1990s and others who are making some of today’s best animation for TV and the web. The panel will includeLauren Faust(My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic),Mary Harrington(Invader Zim,Hey Arnold!),Vanessa Coffey(The Ren & Stimpy Show, Rugrats),Rikke Asbjoern(Pinky Malinky),Margaret Dean(Women in Animation) andMaija Burnett(California Institute of the Arts).
Back to the ‘90s: Nickelodeon’sAll ThatReunion andLegends of the Hidden Temple!
Saturday, July 23, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.(Room: 6A) –Join Nickelodeon’s throwback programming block, The Splat, for a reunion of the trailblazing sketch comedy series’ major players,Josh Server,Danny Tamberelli,Lori Beth DenbergandKel Mitchell, discussing all thingsAll That, with a few added surprises. Plus, get the first look at Nick’s new TV movie based onLegends of the Hidden Templeand hear about it from returning cast membersKirk FoggandDee Bradley Baker, along withIsabela Moner(Transformers 5). The panel will be moderated by Entertainment Weekly staff writer,Marc Snetiker.
