Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants made its TV debut 25 years ago on May 1, 1999 before the official series launch in July 1999. Finish this tune: Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? If you ...

"I'm ready!" After 25 years, SpongeBob SquarePants has done what few cartoons have been able to do and grow with generations ...

From story structure to CG textures, Derek Drymon and the Reel FX animation team detail how SpongeBob’s theatrical DNA was preserved and expanded.

Finish this tune: Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? If you answered correctly with "SpongeBob SquarePants!" you've likely heard of the square, sponge cartoon who made his TV debut 25 years ago ...

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