Nickelodeon has unveiled the first trailer forHey Arnold! The Jungle Movie. While it’s definitely a nice boost of nostalgia, despite noticeable updates to the voice cast and animation style, the trailer falls into the all-too-common trap of giving away far, far too much of the story. Keep that in mind before taking the plunge.
Co-written and executive produced by the TV series’ original creatorCraig Bartlett,Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Moviewill answer the question of what happened to Arnold’s parents. To do this, the movie will take the kids of P.S. 118 on a field trip to the jungle where adventure (and romance) awaits!
It also features original voice cast membersFrancesca Marie Smithas Helga andAnndi McAfeeas Phoebe, alongside dynamic new voice talentMason Vale Cottonas Arnold andBenjamin “Lil’ P-Nut” Flores, Jr.as Gerald.Lane Toran(original voice of Arnold) andJamil Walker Smith(original voice of Gerald) will supplement the returning cast by lending their voices as Che and Paulo, two members of the boat crew in San Lorenzo, andAlfred Molinastars as resident villain, Lasombra. The movie arrives on Friday, November 24th in primetime over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Check out the first trailer forHey Arnold! The Jungle Moviebelow:
Nickelodeon fans of all ages are getting a Thanksgiving treat this year, as the highly anticipated, brand-newHey Arnold!: The Jungle Moviebows Friday, November 24thF, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Featuring a storyline picking up where the original TV series ended in 2004,Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Moviefollows the kids on the field trip of a lifetime, where Arnold and his friends embark on a quest to achieve his dream of finding his missing parents. Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie will premiere as a simulcast on Nickelodeon, TeenNick and Nicktoons.
Additional voice actors reprising their famed roles include:Justin Shenkarowas Harold;Olivia Hackas Rhonda;Nika Futtermanas Olga;Dan Butleras Mr. Simmons;Dan Castellanetaas Grandpa;Tress MacNeilleas Grandma;Antoinette Stellaas Stella;Carlos Alazraquias Eduardo;Dom Irreraas Ernie;Maurice LaMarcheas Bob Pataki;Kath Soucieas Miriam;Danielle Judovitsas Big Patty;Danny Cookseyas Stoop Kid;Jim Belushias Coach Wittenberg; andCraig Bartlettas Miles.
New voices include:Gavin Lewisas Eugene;Jet Jurgensmeyeras Stinky;Aiden Lewandowskias Sid;Laya Hayesas Nadine;Nicolas Cantuas Curly;Wally Wingertas Oskar; andStephen Stantonas Pigeon Man.
Viewers can visit theHey Arnold!: The Jungle Moviepage on Nick.com and the Nick App, along with theHey Arnold!Facebook page and Instagram, to get a look at the TV movie. For more information, visit nickpress.com.
NickSplat, TeenNick’s programming block dedicated to Nickelodeon’s legendary library of hits from the ‘90s and 2000s, will celebrateHey Arnold!throughout the month of November with fan-favorite episodes every night from 12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.(ET/PT). In addition, NickSplat will treat fans to a marathon of every singleHey Arnold!episode beginning Friday, Nov. 17, through Friday, November 24th, from 11:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. (ET/PT).Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movieencores Saturday, November 25th, and Friday, December 1st, at 12:00 a.m. (ET/PT) on TeenNick.
