(CBS) --It was seven years ago that Nickelodeon approached Tina Landau -- a theater director with strong ties to Chicago -- about bringing the beloved cartoon "SpongeBob SquarePants" to the stage.

Fast food is officially in its limited-edition era, and this holiday season, two iconic chains are going all in on nostalgia, pop culture, and collectible-worthy chaos. Burger King and McDonald’s have ...