Apple TV+ Acquires Entire YO GABBA GABBA Library and Orders New 20-Episode Reimagining of the Series
Apple TV+ has announced the acquisition of the entire Yo Gabba Gabba! library from its original network, Nickelodeon. The streamer will have all episodes from the original six seasons available to view, and it will be working on creating a 20-episode new season reimagined from the original.
Deadline reports the “new series will be a reimagining based on the heart and essence of what Yo Gabba Gabba! is – a fantastic land of optimism and fun, where kids and families are taught life lessons through song and dance that allow them to learn, laugh and heal.”
Created by Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz, “the original Yo Gabba Gabba! series, starring DJ Lance Rock and five costumed characters, aired on Nickelodeon from 2007-2015. Over the course of its run it won a Daytime Emmy award and two Television Critics Association awards and featured guest stars including Mos Def, The Flaming Lips, Jack Black, The Roots, Andy Samberg, Amy Sedaris, Sarah Silverman, Devo and Weird Al Yankovic.”
My kids and husband and I were all super stoked to hear this news! My kids have watched Yo Gabba Gabba! their whole lives, and still do on occasion in the car. They are really excited to be able to go back and watch the whole series, and get some new content as well.
The deal for Yo Gabba Gabba! follows Apple and WildBrain’s previously announced partnership with Peanuts Worldwide and Lee Mendelson Film Productions, to make Apple TV+ the home for new Peanuts originals and classic Peanuts specials.
That’s just the icing on the cake! I am excited for all this Yo Gabba Gabba! and Peanuts news. Are you looking forward to new episodes?