animation of The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius. This blending of animation techniques was a technical challenge for the studios responsible for both series, according to Keith Alcorn, co-founder of series producer DNA Productions. Release and reception According to Variety, the first special was seen by nearly five million viewers on its Nickelodeon premiere, on May 7, 2004. Terry Kelleher of People gave the first special three stars out of four, calling it a "blast of creativity" although hard to follow. The Washington Post similarly gave it praise. The network considered it a success. The second special, aired January 16, 2006, was seen by nearly 5.5 million viewers, according to The New York Times. The third and final special aired July 21, 2006. See also List of Nickelodeon original films External links References 2004 television films 2004 films 2006 television films 2006 films Film series introduced in 2004 2000s animated television specials 2000s American television specials American animated television films Jimmy Neutron films The Fairly OddParents films American computer-animated films Animated crossover films Films set in California Films set in London Films set in Pisa Films set in Texas 2000s American animated films Films about parallel universes Films scored by Guy Moon DNA Productions films Frederator Studios American children's animated comedy films American children's animated fantasy films Animated films about children Television crossover episodes 2000s English-language films