Friday, December 04, 2015

How I Spend The Holidays: Erika Tham - "Make It Pop"

Erika Tham (Corki) breaks down her favorite holiday song, family tradition and more. What are some of your favorite things about the holidays? Let the "Make It Pop" team know by leaving a comment here on YouTube! Tune into the brand-new "Make It Pop" holiday special, "The Gift", premiering Saturday 5th December 2015 at 9:00pm ET/PT on Nickelodeon USA!:



Catch the brand-new second season of "Make It Pop", starting Monday 4th January 2016 at 7pm (ET/PT), only on Nickelodeon USA!
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Tune Into Nickelodeon's Ho-Ho Holiday Special, Premiering Tomorrow, Only On Nick USA!

Don't get your tinsel in a tangle! Unwrap the fun and join all your favorite Nick stars 'Rockin Around the Christmas Tree.' Check out Nickelodeon's Ho-Ho Holiday Special, premiering TOMORROW at 8:00pm ET/PT, only on Nick USA!:



In a new spectacular hour-long variety special featuring musical numbers and comedy sketches, every Nickelodeon star under the sun, including Brec Bassinger, Buddy Handleson, Jackie Radinsky, Lilimar Hernandez, Haley Tju, Rio Mangini and Coy Stewart from "Bella and the Bulldogs", Cree Cicchino, Madisyn Shipman, Benjamin "Lil P-Nut" Flores, Jr. and Thomas Kuc from "Game Shakers", Addison Riecke, Diego Velazquez, Kira Kosarin, Jack Griffo and Maya Le Clark from "The Thundermans", Lizzy Greene, Aidan Gallagher, Casey West Simpson and Mace Coronel from "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn", Isabela Moner, Jaheem Toombs and Owen Joyner from "100 Things to Do Before High School", Jace Norman, Sean Ryan Fox and Riele Downs and Ella Anderson from "Henry Danger", Breanna Yde and Jade Pettyjohn from "School of Rock" and Sydney Park from "Instant Mom" & "The HALO Effect", shows up for the most amazing holiday party ever. However, it soon becomes clear that the whole evening is an evil trap devised by a mysterious stranger!


The stars now have to struggle through various holiday-themed obstacles and challenges if they want to escape and find their way ho-ho-home. So come for the carolling, stay for the snowflakes and watch all your favorite Nick stars come out in Nickelodeon's Ho Ho Holiday Special! Look out for special guest cameos from a box of ornaments, a Nutcracker, a Puppy, a whole lot of Eggnog, a giant ice cream scoop, a snow Dog, a room full of nuts, a Grandma doing the Worm, a guy named Moe, a French snowman, a selfie stick, and President Barack Obama!

Following the US debut of Nickelodeon's Ho-Ho Holiday Special, the first-of-it's-kind festive special will premiere on Friday 11th December 2015 at 5:00pm on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland/HD and 6:30pm on Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand, and on Friday 25th December 2015 at 15:20 CAT on Nickelodeon Africa!
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Foodie Friday: Learn How To Make Lola's Famous Guacamole With "Talia In The Kitchen" Star Maria Quezada

It's Friday and Nickelodeon are making a dish straight from the set of "Talia in the Kitchen"! Follow along as Maria Quezada (aka Talia Parra) shows us how to make Lola's famous guac and watch new episodes of "Talia in the Kitchen" weekdays at 7pm/6c, only on Nick USA!:


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Subway Antics - "Game Shakers"

The Game Shakers are down in the Subway, getting distracted by corn, manicures and break-dancers in this super video clip from "Game Shakers" episode "Lost on the Subway"!:



Watch the brand-new "Game Shakers" Christmas special, "A Reggae Potato Christmas", premiering Monday 7th December 2015 at 6:00pm on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland/HD!
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The Creators Of "Pig Goat Banana Cricket" Explain The Idea Behind "Chalawunga Day"

To celebrate Nickelodeon USA premiering the brand-new "Pig Goat Banana Cricket" holiday special "Happy Chalawunga!" tonight, Friday 4th December 2015, at 8:30pm ET/PT, the Nickelodeon Animation Studio has unveiled a super video in which the creators of Nickelodeon's newest Nicktoon explain the idea behind Chalawunga Day, a very special holiday for the residents of Boopelite!:



Check out Nickelodeon USA's holiday highlights here on NickALive!.
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Nicktoons USA To Premiere Brand-New "Rabbids Invasion" Episodes In December 2015

Zap2it TV Listings is reporting the Bwaah-some news that Nickelodeon USA's animation and action channel, Nicktoons USA, will start to premiere and show more brand-new episodes of Nickelodeon and Ubisoft's popular CG-animated series "Rabbids: Invasion" every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4:00pm ET/PT from Monday 7th December 2015!


Below is a list of currently announced all-new "Rabbids: Invasion" episodes set to debut on Nicktoons USA in December 2015, with episode descriptions:

Monday 7th December 2015 - Rabbid Home; Rabbid Toast; Voiceless Rabbid (S02, E13): Three particularly dim Rabbids get banned from HQ; a Rabbid discovers how a toaster doesn't work; the Rabbid engineer loses his voice.

Wednesday 9th December 2015 - Rabbid Rocket for Grandma; Being Rabbid Part 2; Appallo 11 (S02, E11): The Rabbids find an old lady stuck on her chair lift; while trapped inside a Rabbid's body, John the scientist tries to become the Rabbids' leader; two Rabbids crash land in the desert.

Friday 11th December 2015 - Rabbid Invaders; Mother Rabbid; Rabbid Babysitting (S02, E12): The Rabbids crash their rocket between two houses; a solitary Rabbid who has no friend to fly with him to the moon goes out on a search for one; a Rabbid rocket crash lands in a baby's room.

Monday 14th December 2015 - An Intruder Among the Rabbids; Buddy Rabbids; Rabbids Stage Coach (S02, E15): Four Rabbids tie their rocket to a little plastic donkey; while looking for parts in a toy store, a Rabbid gets stuck in a doll box; the Rabbids need a tricycle to build their rocket.

Original source: ToonZone Forums member shakeheitor.
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Nickelodeon Italy Launches TeenNick Channel

Nickelodeon Italy has today launched TeenNick, a brand-new Nickelodeon-branded channel for tweens and teens exclusively on Sky Italia channel 620!


TeenNick Italy offers a wide variety of hit live-action Nickelodeon programming focused on such themes as magic, mystery, music, friendship and fun. The channel will premiere the new series "Bella and the Bulldogs" ("Bella e i Bulldogs"), "Every Witch Way" ("Emma - Una strega da favola"), "Make It Pop" and "Game Shakers". TeenNick Italia will also air a number of other popular Nickelodeon shows, including "Big Time Rush", "Sam & Cat" and "The Legend of Korra" ("La Leggenda di Korra").

"We are delighted to further deepen our partnership with Sky and strengthen our kids' and family portfolio in Italy," said Raffaele Annecchino, the Executive Vice President (EVP) and Managing Director (MD) of Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa. "The addition of TeenNick alongside the Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels already present on Sky completes our offering for the entire kids' demographic, covering preschoolers to teens."


Fans can interact with other TeenNick fans and get the latest news by using TeenNick Italia's official hashtag, #MySelfieChannel, on social media. Fans can also visit teennick.it for more information about the channel and its shows.

Leading up to the launch, Nickelodeon Italy held a pre-launch party called #MySelfieParty at Spazio Anni Luce in Via G. Sirtori in Milan on Monday 30th November 2015, which featured special guests Kendall Schmidt and Dustin Belt, AKA Heffron Drive. Attendees got the chance to meet Kendall and Dustin in person, discover what awaits them on TeenNick, and take selfies with Kendall and Dustin.

Original source: TV Kids.
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Christmas Countdown Day 4 - Bad Santa

To celebrate the Christmas countdown, Nickelodeon UK will be delivering festive treats everyday until Christmas! In today's treat, from "Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh", Helen (Yvette Nicole Brown) selects Drake (Drake Bell) and Josh (Josh Peck) have been chosen to play Santa Claus and his toy sack for the mall grotto, however Drake doesn't do his job properly... Can Santa ever put himself on the naughty list?:



Tune into the ultimate Nick Christmas Party for festive episodes of your favourite Nickelodeon shows everyday from 5:00pm, only on Nickelodeon UK & Ireland/HD, plus, don't forget to enter "SpongeBob's Christmas Wrap!", everyday from 7-9am and 6-8pm on Nicktoons, to win Sponge-tastic prizes from the Nickelodeon Store, and look out for details on how to vote for your favourite Christmas videos in "Battle of the Christmas Videos" this Saturday!
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Nickelodeon Greenlights Viral Sports Clip Series "Crashletes"

Nickelodeon has ordered a brand-new viral sports clip series titled "Crashletes" (working title) from executive producers Rob Dyrdek and Shane Nickerson of Superjacket Productions ("Fantasy Factory", "Ridiculousness")!

UPDATE: Added Nickelodeon's official press release announcing the news below!


The 20-episode half-hour series will curate the top sports highlights and user-generated content from around the world, and debut in the NickSports TV block on Nicktoons USA in 2016.

"Crashletes" will feature guest personalities from the worlds of sports and entertainment, along with the funniest, craziest viral sports clips in each episode. The series is the second title from Dyrdek to join the NickSports lineup following the hit animated show "Wild Grinders", inspired by the professional skateboarder and entrepreneur's real-life experiences.

Original source: Deadline Hollywood.

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release via The Futon Critic:

NICKELODEON GREENLIGHTS "CRASHLETES," NEW VIRAL CLIP SHOW FROM ROB DYRDEK, FOR NICKTOONS' NICKSPORTS BLOCK

20-Episode Series Features Top Sports Highlights and User-Generated Content From Around the World

NEW YORK - Dec. 4, 2015 - Nickelodeon announced today the greenlight of the new viral sports clip series Crashletes (working title), from executive producers Rob Dyrdek and Shane Nickerson of Superjacket Productions (Fantasy Factory, Ridiculousness). The 20-episode half-hour series will curate the top sports highlights and user-generated content from around the world, and debut in the NickSports TV block on Nicktoons in 2016.

Crashletes will feature guest personalities from the worlds of sports and entertainment, along with the funniest, craziest viral sports clips in each episode. The series is the second title from Dyrdek to join the NickSports lineup following the hit animated show Wild Grinders, inspired by the professional skateboarder and entrepreneur's real-life experiences.

NickSports celebrates kids' love for the action and excitement of sports with an all-access pass to their favorite athletes, teams and leagues. Airing every Wednesday (9-11 p.m. ET/PT) on Nicktoons, the primetime programming block for kids and families features a lineup of original and acquired sports-themed programming including series, specials, movies and documentaries from major professional sports leagues including the NFL, MLS, NASCAR, WWE, MLB and PGA, and professional athletes. The weekly block features long- and short- form content including the NFL RUSH ZONE franchise, the magazine-format show NFL RUSH, NASCAR's Hammer Down, WWE Slam City, EA SPORTS Game Changers, the animated series Wild Grinders from Rob Dyrdek, NFL Flag Championship at the Super Bowl and the critically-acclaimed basketball documentary Little Ballers, as well as fun interviews, parodies and sketches . Fans can follow NickSports on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - @NickSportsTV #NickSports.

Superjacket Productions is an all-media production company formed by Rob Dyrdek and Shane Nickerson in 2013. Building upon the continued success of shows like Rob and Big, Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory, Ridiculousness, and the comedic cooking competition show, Snack-Off, Superjacket continues to apply their unique comedic sensibility and years of production experience to each new project they take on. Making comedy cool, developing improvised reality sitcoms, and creating fresh takes on proven formats is the signature style of Superjacket. Rob Dyrdek's ten plus years as on-air MTV talent, his integral role as executive producer and creator and his unparalleled experience as an entrepreneur and professional athlete, coupled with Shane's extensive comedy writing and performing background and his fifteen years of producing reality TV, including every Dyrdek series, makes Superjacket one of the most unique and dynamic new production companies in Los Angeles.

Nicktoons has the highest concentration of B2-11 across all television and offers a roster of hits that have defined kids' and animation lovers' TV, including the Yu-Gi-Oh!, Digimon and Power Rangers franchises; Avatar: The Last Airbender; Invader Zim; Danny Phantom; SpongeBob SquarePants; The Fairly OddParents; and The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius. The network also features NickSports, a weekly programming block showcasing a mix of original and acquired long- and short-form content from professional sports leagues NFL, MLS, NASCAR and WWE; series including Wild Grinders from Rob Dyrdek, the animated NFL RUSH ZONE and the magazine-format show NFL RUSH; documentary programming; and acquired sports-themed theatrical movies. Nicktoons currently reaches almost 68 million homes via cable, digital cable and satellite. Nicktoons and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

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Kyra Loves Kel - The Splat Supercut

Kyra Rockmore (Vanessa Baden) loves Kel Kimble (Kel Mitchell), but Kel Kimble loves orange soda..



Catch "The Splat" every night from 10:00pm ET/PT on TeenNick USA! #TheSplat.
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90 Seconds With Kel Mitchell - The Splat

Two millennials and self-proclaimed "All That" face off in the ultimate 90's Nickelodeon quiz for a chance to win the grand prize: a tender bear hug from Kel Mitchell in this brand-new video from Nickelodeon's The Splat! Don't forget to enter The Splat's Orange Soda Sweepstakes to win a The Splat Prize Pack packed with 90's Nick goodies, including a "Good Burger"-themed Nickelodeon Magazine autographed by Kel Mitchell!:



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'Twas the Night Before Game Shakers

The Game Shakers deck their halls for a night of holiday mischief and wonder!:



Watch the brand-new "Game Shakers" Christmas special, "A Reggae Potato Christmas", premiering Monday 7th December 2015 at 6:00pm on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland/HD!
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"Jingle Bells" Remix Official Music Video - "Make It Pop"

'Tis the season for new music! Check out the holiday classic "Jingle Bells" with a K-Pop twist! Watch the "Make It Pop" holiday special, "The Gift", premiering Friday 4th December 2015 at 5:00pm on Nickelodeon UK & Ireland/HD and on Saturday 5th December 2015 at 9:00pm ET/PT on Nick USA!:



Catch the brand-new second season of "Make It Pop", starting Monday 4th January 2016 at 7pm (ET/PT), only on Nickelodeon USA!
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Bad Giftin’ Grannies Music Video - Nickelodeon's Ho Ho Holiday Special

Hope you were nice to Nana this year, because your present depends on it! Haley Tju, Lilimar Hernandez & Jackie Radinsky from "Bella & the Bulldogs" and Diego Velazquez from "The Thundermans" star in this all-star Nick cast mashup music video! Tune in to Nickelodeon's Ho Ho Holiday Special, premiering Saturday 5th December at 8:00pm ET/PT on 8:00pm ET/PT, Friday 11th December 2015 at 5:00pm on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland/HD and 6:30pm on Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand, and on Friday 25th December 2015 at 15:20 CAT on Nickelodeon Africa!:



In a new spectacular hour-long variety special featuring musical numbers and comedy sketches, every Nickelodeon star under the sun, including Brec Bassinger, Buddy Handleson, Jackie Radinsky, Lilimar Hernandez, Haley Tju, Rio Mangini and Coy Stewart from "Bella and the Bulldogs", Cree Cicchino, Madisyn Shipman, Benjamin "Lil P-Nut" Flores, Jr. and Thomas Kuc from "Game Shakers", Addison Riecke, Diego Velazquez, Kira Kosarin, Jack Griffo and Maya Le Clark from "The Thundermans", Lizzy Greene, Aidan Gallagher, Casey West Simpson and Mace Coronel from "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn", Isabela Moner, Jaheem Toombs and Owen Joyner from "100 Things to Do Before High School", Jace Norman, Sean Ryan Fox and Riele Downs and Ella Anderson from "Henry Danger", Breanna Yde and Jade Pettyjohn from "School of Rock" and Sydney Park from "Instant Mom" & "The HALO Effect", shows up for the most amazing holiday party ever. However, it soon becomes clear that the whole evening is an evil trap devised by a mysterious stranger!


The stars now have to struggle through various holiday-themed obstacles and challenges if they want to escape and find their way ho-ho-home. So come for the carolling, stay for the snowflakes and watch all your favorite Nick stars come out in Nickelodeon's Ho Ho Holiday Special! Look out for special guest cameos from a box of ornaments, a Nutcracker, a Puppy, a whole lot of Eggnog, a giant ice cream scoop, a snow Dog, a room full of nuts, a Grandma doing the Worm, a guy named Moe, a French snowman, a selfie stick, and President Barack Obama!
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