rocko’s modern life

10 ways children’s shows are representing the LGBTQIA+ community

In the past decade, representation in children’s shows, particularly for those who identify as LGBTQ+, has greatly increased.  Back in the 2000s, it seemed like animated or children’s TV characters were only suspected to be gay. Unfortunately, those storylines never played out on screen so that kids would be able to see more diverse identities […]

'Rocko's Modern Life,' 'Invader Zim' movies are coming to Netflix

Brace yourselves for the nostalgia because the CEO of Viacom announced today that Nickelodeon has sold the rights to their TV movies, Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling and Invader Zim: Enter The Florpus, to Netflix. We can’t wait for this throwback! Read more: Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor shares update following surgery NickAlive! reports that CEO and Viacom President Bob Bakish confirmed […]

‘SpongeBob Squarepants’ creator Stephen Hillenburg dies at 57

SpongeBob SquarePants creator Stephen Hillenburg died Monday, Nov. 26. He was 57. The reported cause of death is ALS. Hillenburg revealed he had the neurodegenerative disease in March 2017 through a statement. Read more: Green Day put a message on Mars with NASA’s help “I wanted people to hear directly from me that I have been diagnosed with […]

'Rocko’s Modern Life' returning to Nickelodeon for new special

Rocko’s Modern Life is returning to TV for an hour-long special on Nickelodeon, which will offer “surprising new takes on life in O-Town.” The show originally ran from 1993 to 1996, spanning the course of four seasons. “I'm very happy to be rejoining Rocko and my friends from O-Town again,” says creator and executive producer […]