First Look at Nickelodeon's SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Live-Action/Animated 20th Anniversary Special
Holy crap! Has SpongeBob Squarepants really been around for 20 years!? That’s just crazy to me, it seems just like yesterday when it first premiered!
To celebrate, Nickelodeon will have an hour-long 20th anniversary special called “SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout.” It will be a live-action and animated special that will feature Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick Star), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy Cheeks) and Mr. Lawrence (Plankton) playing live-action versions of their animated characters. The special also features guest stars David Hasselhoff, Kel Mitchell (All That), Jack Griffo (The Thundermans) and Daniella Perkins (Knight Squad).
That sounds like a lot of fun and today we have our first look at the special thanks to a couple of photos that have been released. Hasselhoff had this to say in a statement:
“I experienced the world of SpongeBob first-hand when I appeared in ‘The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie,’ which was an amazing experience. After making that cameo, kids around the world recognized me from the movie. How awesome to now come back to be part of the 20th anniversary special. I got to interact with Tom Kenny and SpongeBob. It also was a heartwarming tribute to Steve Hillenburg. Happy 20th SpongeBob!”
Kenny added:
“Steve Hillenburg gave me the gift of a lifetime when he asked me to voice his porous alter ego, SpongeBob SquarePants. He changed my life and all of our lives. To reach the 20-year mark is a huge milestone and we wanted to celebrate by throwing a big party, Bikini Bottom style. Acting alongside my friends and fellow cast members was a true out-of-body experience. Fans are truly going to love it.”
“SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout” is set to premiere Friday, July 12th, at 7pm on Nickelodeon.
Source: Variety