Nickelodeon releases first look at rebooted classic kids program Blue's Clues with Filipino-American host Joshua Dela Cruz
Nickelodeon just figured out Blue's Clues (again).
The network is relaunching the beloved children's program with a new Filipino-American host and they released a first look video on Wednesday.
The rebrand, which premieres in November 2019, also got a refreshed title: Blue's Clues and You.
Woof Woof! Nickelodeon debuted the exciting first look at the Blue's Clues reboot with new Filipino-American host Joshua Dela Cruz
'Hi! It's me, Josh and this is my puppy Blue,' the teaser begins.
New host Joshua Dela Cruz appears on camera with infectious energy and ear to ear grin.
He is, as expected, dressed in the show's signature striped shirt but unlike the original green striped rugby shirt, Josh's is a crew neck in appropriate shades of blue.
The first look video revives the nostalgia of Blue's Clues past and features an excited song and dance routine set in the same animated home from the original series.
All new: The network is relaunching the beloved children's program and whipped up excitement this week with a musical teaser video
Coming soon: The rebrand, which premieres in November 2019, also got a refreshed title: Blue's Clues and You
'Hi! It's me, Josh and this is my puppy Blue,' the teaser begins.
Nostaglia: The thinking chair, the handy dandy notebook, the Felt People and even Magenta are back in the reboot and were featured in the first look
The thinking chair, the handy dandy notebook, the Felt People and even Magenta are back in the reboot.
Blue and Magenta both got makeovers courtesy of modern animation but still look true to the original cartoons.
Dela Cruz was plucked from Broadway to star in the children's program and showcases his dancing and singing skills in the video.
Makeovers: Blue and Magenta have been modernized and Dela Crus has his very own version of Steve's iconic striped shirt
Performer: Dela Cruz was plucked from Broadway to star in the children's program and showcases his dancing and singing skills in the video
Exciting: Many of the familiar faces and settings from the original series have returned
Many Asian-American's flocked to Twitter to express their excitement about their culture's representation in the program.
'THE NEW BLUES CLUES GUY IS FILIPINO HOLD ME I'M FRAGILE,' one user tweeted.
Another added: 'THE NEW BLUES CLUES HOST IS ASIAN & FILIPINO AMERICAN. THIS IS SO DOPE.'
While rapper Timothy DeLaGhetto summed it up with his post: 'As a little kid, I NEVER saw an Asian dude on the kiddie shows (or any shows) I’m bout to watch this new Blues Clues just to support my PEOPLES! We out here in 2019!'
Tentpole series: The original series first aired on Nick Jr. in 1996 with Burns at the helm. He was later replaced by Donovan Patton as host
Too cute: The revamped Blue is cuter than ever
Thrilled: Many Asian-American's flocked to Twitter to express their excitement about their culture's representation in the program
Accolades: Fans are excited about Dela Cruz as the new host
When the remake was announced last year, the show's original host, Steve Burns expressed his excitement for the series getting a revival and his support for the new host.
'I had the great honor of being a part of the search for the new host, and I give Josh two thumbs up! He can definitely fill my shoes, and the rugby shirt,' Burns said in a press release at the time.
The original series first aired on Nick Jr. in 1996 with Burns at the helm. He was later replaced by Donovan Patton as host.
The original! Steve Burns (pictured in 1996) was involved in picking Josh as the new host of the series
Impressive: Blue's Clues went off the air in 2006 as one of the longest running shows in the network's history (Donovan Patton pictured)
New Blue: The original Blue (left) got a modern makeover for the 2019 version (right)
Blue's Clues went off the air in 2006 as one of the longest running shows in the network's history.
'From the moment we decided to make a new version of the series, we knew that so much of the energy and magic of the show comes from the host’s ability to bring preschoolers into the colorfully animated world of Blue and her friends, said Cathy Galeota, Nickelodeon Group’s senior vice president of preschool content.
'Josh’s wonderful theater background and his natural charisma checked all the boxes for us, and of course Steve’s stamp of approval only solidified our decision.'
'From the moment we decided to make a new version of the series, we knew that so much of the energy and magic of the show comes from the host’s ability to bring preschoolers into the colorfully animated world of Blue and her friends, said Cathy Galeota, Nickelodeon Group’s senior vice president of preschool content.
