BEIJING — Are you ready, kids? “SpongeBob SquarePants” has swept to the top of the ratings on Chinese state broadcaster CCTV’s Kids Channel. The quirky toon has become the most popular children’s show ...

This image released by Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon shows the characters and SpongeBob SquarePants, voiced by Tom Kenny, left, and Flying Dutchman, voiced by Mark Hamill, in a scene from "The ...

The latest installment to this entertainment juggernaut relies on a cheap, rote formula and easy gags to keep children engaged. By Brandon Yu When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed ...