
(Courtesy of Nickelodeon)
Game over. Nickelodeon has cancelled its Game Shakers TV show, so the current third season will be its last. Reportedly, Nickelodeon and Dan Schneider, of Schneider’s Bakery productions, have decided to part ways. It seems the network will move ahead with its plans for a fifth season of Henry Danger, but the situation with the animated spin-off The Adventures of Kid Danger is undecided (or at least unannounced).
A Nickelodeon live-action sitcom, Game Shakers stars Cree Cicchino as Babe, Madisyn Shipman as Kenzie, Benjamin “Lil’ P-Nut” Flores Jr. as Triple G, Thomas Kuc as Hudson, and Kel Mitchell as Double G. The comedy centers on Babe and Kenzie. After the popular “Sky Whale” app, the girls use to proceeds to start a Brooklyn gaming company called Game Shakers. Since they accidentally, illegally sampled a song by rapper Double G, they make him their business partner and hire his son, Triple G, as a consultant. Together, with their friend Hudson, the whole crew works hard to establish the company as a gaming world success.
Nickelodeon has ended its long relationship with one of its most prolific series creators, Dan Schneider.
“Following many conversations together about next directions and future opportunities, Nickelodeon and our long-time creative partner Dan Schneider/Schneider’s Bakery have agreed to not extend the current deal,” Nickelodeon and Schneider said in a joint statement to Deadline. “Since several Schneider’s Bakery projects are wrapping up, both sides agreed that this is a natural time for Nickelodeon and Schneider’s Bakery to pursue other opportunities and projects.
“Dan and his Schneider’s Bakery team have created a string of lasting, groundbreaking hits over the years including iCarly, Drake & Josh, Victorious, Kenan & Kel and the current number-one hit show on Nickelodeon, Henry Danger, the statement continued. “We thank Dan and his Schneider’s Bakery producers, executives and social media team for their immeasurable contributions to Nickelodeon, and we wish them the best in their future endeavors. And Dan and Schneider’s Bakery are proud of the work they did together with Nickelodeon and will always remain big fans of the network.”
The decision comes as Nickelodeon has opted to cancel Schneider’s latest series, Game Shakers after three seasons. I hear the network intends to move forward with a fifth season of Schneider’s remaining live-action Nick series, Henry Danger. (He also has the animated The Adventures of Kid Danger, whose future is unclear.)
“After three seasons and 63 episodes, Nickelodeon has wrapped production on its live-action series Game Shakers,” Nickelodeon said in a statement to Deadline. “We are proud of the show’s success, and our dedicated and talented cast and crew. Premieres will continue to air throughout 2018.”
According to the report, staff have fired complaints against Schneider for inappropriate behavior. Here’s more:
…along with all his success, for years Schneider had been under a cloud of suspicion over the treatment of some younger stars of his shows. Among the things that have raised eyebrows are his tweeted photos of the toes of his young female stars. Additionally, there have been issues with bloated budgets and long production days on Schneider’s shows.
Schneider has had well documented temper issues for years. I hear there was a flareup last week during a meeting he had with Nickelodeon executives where they indicated to him that Game Shakers was not getting renewed for a fourth season. Sources say that Schneider’s reaction was, at least in part, due to the fact that Game Shakers was about to wrap production on its third season the following day with a cliffhanger season finale, which would leave fans without closure.
I hear at the meeting Schneider also was told that, with his other Nick comedy, Henry Danger, on hiatus, another show (I hear it’s Austin & Ally creators Kevin Kopelow and Heath Seifert’s new Nick series, Cousins for Life),would move into the production space in the Nickelodeon-owned Burbank studios which has housed Schneider’s series exclusively for the past few years. Sources say that Schneider objected to the prospect of having to share the office and production space with the non-Bakery show.
What do you think? Are you a fan of the Game Shakers TV series? Is it ending at the right time? If it were up to you, would Nickelodeon cancel or renew Game Shakers for a fourth season?
I’ve been watching this show since the beginning and it is a great show. All the actors mesh together very well. The content is superb. This show beats out some of the other comedy shows on primetime that’s why I watch it. I even watch the repeats as this show never gets old. This is coming from a 62 year old who loves good comedy. So sad for the show. Get another production company to produce the show. If so I bet this show could go for a long time. Don’t “game shake” this show into existence.
My family and I absolutely love Game Shakers. We are heartbroken that the show is not returning. Every single character is very unique in my opinion. We love Kel Mitchell he reminds us of our uncle,
Nickelodeon, PLEASE BRING BACK GAME SHAKERS
There’s no other show on like Game Shakers
I cannot believe they cancelled!!!! I’m a mom and a teacher and thought the acting was awesome and the show well received. I will miss all the characters and feel the show was sooooooo much better than several currently in…
I have been watching this show with my 13 year old daughter since it started and I really liked it alot. there are so many ridiculous shows on TV these days but I felt this one was great just like iCarly. We also love Henry Danger and would not want anything to happen to that show either. Is there no way that another production company can buy the rights to that show to keep it going? I truly hope something can be resolved.
I’m a 49 year old grandmother who used to sit & watch the she show with my grandson..It was great that KEL & his Real life friends were on there. The whole cast just seemed to fit. Every episode made me laugh to the point of tears. It really is sad that GAME SHAKERS is cancelled, yet we must be punished with Henry Danger, where the only one worth watching now is his sister, she is a really a great young actress. I know you won’t listen to me, but I am voicing my opinion for the time ever. Thank… Read more »
I think that they need to renew game shakers with a fourth season so the fans won’t be disappointed about game shakers being canceled.
There should be a recast for Game Shakers with a Season 4, then it will renew.
Why recast it? The entire cast is great. The issue is the production company. If we can change that, maybe the show will have a chance.
I agree
All that needs to happen is game shakers gets a new producer so it can stay on air and all the fans don’t have to be upset by it getting canceled. Too many love this show for it to be canceled and it’s an excellent show that shouldn’t be taken off the air
DITTO!!!
GAME SHAKERS ARE MY FAVORITE SHOW , AND SO IS HENRY DANGER IS ALSO! CAN TOU DO AT LEAST ON MORR SEASON PLEASE!
Yes. GAME SHAKERS must have SEASON 4!
Funny, off-the-wall fun. You should try this with another producer.
People are hurt by this Love the show . It’s so sad with all the other junk on for kids programming like this gets canceled. Indeed sad
Ikr. Continue with another producer
Schneider has been rumoured to be abusing his young stars for years. It’s no surprise that he has been dumped by Nickolodeon.
Basing decisions on rumors is not smart. Anyone can become the subject of rumors, especially in showbiz. If the offenses are proven and serious, then cut him loose; until then, either make decisions based on the show’s performance, or fire everybody everywhere.
PLZ RENEW GAME SHAKERS GAME SHAKERS IS MY FAVORITE TV SHOW LIKE FOR REAL I’VE BEEN WATCHING GAME SHAKERS SENCE I WAS LITTLE AND GAME SHAKERS IS REALLY CLOSED TO MY HEART THAT MEANS ITS MY TV SHOW FOREVER IF U GUYS DON’T MAKE A SEASON 4 OF GAME SHAKERS IMMA CRY AND IMMA BE SAD FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE AND IMMA BE SAD FOREVER
Game Shakers was my favorite show, it always has and is and always will be. I will miss it so much. I am a proud Game Shakers Fan.
R.I.P Game Shakers
What needs to R.I.P on Nick are those shows they’re trying to revive and I Am Frankie. My daughter and I have never understood that show. We even tried watching the new season and we are still lost.
I think it is not fair for game shakers to only have three seasons, when Henry danger gets 5 seasons.
Game Shakers should play out/resolve its story line for its faithful fan base in a Concluding Season 4. Despite the negative fake news reports that may tinge the casts excellent dedication and smile/laughter supplying talents. Thank you to the entire cast members and writers! Fr: a dedicated happy fan (:
I agree
I agree too!!