Friday, March 04, 2016

Nickelodeon News Bytes - Friday 4th March 2016

NickALive!'s pick of Nickelodeon News from around the internet!


Voting closes Monday 7th March 2016!

LA, get SLIMED! Nickelodeon are hosting a Meet N' Slime with Toyota all weekend at Hollywood & Highland. Stop by! #KCA!

The York Jewish Community Center in York, PA recently held a very special "Paw Patrol Rescue" event! Kids took part in creative activities inspired by their favorite canine characters from Nickelodeon's hit animated TV show, "Paw Patrol." Through each of the famous pups, the kid's learned about how local shelters help and care for homeless animals!

Nickelodeon Russia and CIS (Россия and СНГ) is currently premiering more brand-new episodes of "SpongeBob SquarePants" ("Губка Боб Квадратные Штаны")!

The Milwaukee Bucks have teamed up with Nickelodeon to bring the fun of the '90s to the game at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Friday 4th March 2016 as part of Kohl's Flashback Friday series! There will be in game events like "Double Dare" and "GUTS", and consume a special on-court performance from Warren G. Fans will have the chance to meet the "Rugrats" and the Temple Guard from "Legends of the Hidden Temple"! The Milwaukee Bucks will be playing against Minnesota Timberwolves.

The San Jose Giants to host Nickelodeon Night featuring SpongeBob SquarePants and Jersey Auction on Saturday 7th May 2016!

12 Times Blake Shelton Was Our Everything! All Shelton fans can agree - He's #1. Make sure you catch the host with the most, Mr. Blake Shelton himself, take on the 2016 Kids' Choice Awards, on Saturday, March 12, at 8pm/7c!

Race to the finish - Nai'a and Neva Burkard are ready to go back to the Hilton Waikola Village, a 62-acre resort on the Big Island, following winning Nickelodeon's "Paradise Run"! A four-night stay and $1,000 spending money were the sisters’ prize for winning. While Nai'a, 14, is excited to go shopping at the resort, Neva, 12, said she wants to play with the dolphins. The sisters were one of 10 Kauai kids who competed in the game show, hosted by Nickelodeon star Daniella Monet, that took place on the Hilton Waikola Village grounds.

Theresa Pepe, VP, Ad Sales Research, Nickelodeon, to take part in "Digital Matters: The Next Generation" at the 16th Annual Cultural Insights Forum on March 9, 2016. The Forum is a research and strategy-driven event focused on best practices for reaching and engaging with America's multicultural, millennial audiences.

Here's your chance to win weekly prizes from Nickelodeon's #BuzzTracks sweepstakes! Nickelodeon will select weekly #BuzzTracks winners until the end of April. Not to mention, weekly entrants will be in the running for a grand prize flyaway concert experience at the Hollywood and Highland Center in Los Angeles on March 19 featuring some of today's emerging pop stars! Enter the sweepstakes via the entry form here on JustJaredJr.com and complete one, some or all of the activities. Grand prize entry ends on March 7, 2016 at 11:59PM ET. Be sure to read the official sweepstakes rules before entering, and good luck! Stay tuned for announcements regarding the artist lineup and be sure to visit the official Nickelodeon's #BuzzTracks hub for the hottest tracks from today's emerging pop stars!

"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" wins "Best Sound Editing & Music: TV Animation" award at the 63rd Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) Golden Reel Awards for episode "Annihilation Earth"!

The definitive ranking of Kids' Choice Awards moments​!

The Frederick Keys to hold special "Nickelodeon Night" with custom "Hey Arnold" jerseys on Friday 17th June 2016!

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Debuts its First Ever International Resort in Punta Cana!

Cincinnati Cyclones host Turtley Awesome "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Night" at U.S. Bank Arena on Saturday 27th February 2016! The event featured a special appearance by Nickelodeon's shelled stars plus $1 Donatos Pizza!

Pam Kaufman, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Nickelodeon Group, to speak at Columbia Business School's Center on Global Brand Leadership's BRITE '16, an annual conference that focuses on emerging trends in technology, innovation, culture, and branding, on March 7-8, 2016.

Shout! Factory releases "Nickelodeon: Out of the Vault Returns", featuring 10-episodes from such classics Nickelodeon shows as "Hey Arnold", "Rocko's Modern Life" and "The Angry Beavers". Pull up a seat and spend some time with your favorite animated friends from Nickelodeon!

MTV News inviewers "Zoey 101" star Abby Wilde, aka, Stacey Dillsen! As part of her interview, Abby spills some behind-the-scenes facts and secrets from the hit Nickelodeon show!

Marshall and Chase from Nick Jr.'s "PAW Patrol" and Diversity to appear at Maidstone's Big Day Out!

Jimmy Fallon recently challenged Demi Lovato to a game of Wheel of Musical Impressions, such as Fetty Wap singing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star", AND... the "SpongeBob SquarePants" theme song as Christina Aguilera!:



Opinion: '90s Cartoons Were Freakin' Weird, and I Loved It.

Viacom looking to reduce the amount of advertising on their cable networks. Viacom has so-far reduced the ad loads across its portfolio by about a minute per hour over the past year.

"iCarly" star Nathan Kress joins voice cast of upcoming Nicktoon "Pinky Malinky"!

"Victorious" and "Sam & Cat" star Ariana Grande slated as host and musical guest for March 5 episode of SNL!

Nickelodeon Italy (Italia) will premiere a brand-new "SpongeBob" episode "Lost In Bikini Bottom" on Monday 7th March 2016!

Check out these aweslime photos from SLIMEFEST Italy!

Youtuber allo SlimeFest!

15 crazy things that happened at Nickelodeon SlimeFest Italia!

Le 14 fasi della slimmata epica di Alessio Bernabei allo SlimeFest!

The best moments of SlimeFest Italy 2016, by Benji & Fede a Alessio Bernabei!

Threads for Teens comes to Kauai! Leanna Thesken said she was inspired to bring "Threads for Teens", a non-profit organization dedicated to help build disadvantaged girls self-esteem by giving them free, brand-new, quality clothing, to Kauai after hearing about it on TV three years ago. "I heard a commercial for it on Nickelodeon, and I felt compelled to be a part of it," she said!

Viacom International Media Networks raises concerns over the BBC's proposed changes, including extending CBBC by two hours, which will compete with VIMN's Nickelodeon channels.

TV Land Upfront 2016: TV Land announces overall deal with Darren Star, a 20-episode second season order for "Teachers," and pilots for adaptation of "The First Wives Club" and Untitled Kyle Richards Project with Emmy(R)-winning Executive Producers John Wells and John Riggi

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles had the best time at the Junior Jam session at Australia's biggest and best skateboarding competition, BOWL-A-RAMA! Check some of the highlights from an epic two days of non-stop action and jaw-dropping tricks! ‪#‎BOOYKASHA‬

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 'brought to life' in fun New York City action photos by Los Angeles photographer Brian McCarty!

Inspirational Lakeland, Florida teen Jaylen Arnold featured on Nickelodeon's "The HALO Effect" for His Anti-Bullying activism in "Jaylen's Challenge"! #BullyingNoWay!

"The Amanda Show" star Taran Killam impersonates mega Donald Trump (aka Donald Drumpf) on Saturday Night Live!

Maine Mendoza and Kathryn Bernardo Are Neck-And-Neck To Win Nickelodeon's Favorite Pinoy Personality Kids' Choice Award!

Jeron Teng honored to be the only Filipino athlete nominated in Nickelodeon's 2016 Kids Choice Awards!

Irfan Fandi feels it is a "great honour" to be nominated in the Favourite Asian Sports Star category of Nickelodeon's 2016 Kids Choice Awards! Ms Syahrizan Mansor, vice-president of the Nickelodeon brand in Asia at Viacom International Media Networks, said Irfan made the list because he embodied what Nickelodeon was looking for in that particular category. Ms Syahrizan said: "Irfan Fandi is a rising sports star. He is certainly an inspiration and role model to many kids in Singapore, given his accomplishments in his football career." Irfan will not be attending the awards ceremony, which air on Nickelodeon (StarHub TV Ch 314 and Singtel TV Ch 240) on March 14 at 11.30am, but he is optimistic about his chances. He is even filming an acceptance speech - just in case. "I don't know if I'll win, but there's always a chance," he said.

Netflix caused a big drop in TV viewing in 2015, according to a new study. The study found that ratings of Viacom networks - such as MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, and VH1 - were down 5% in Netflix homes.

Celebrate Clarissa Explains It All's 25th Anniversary with 15 Things You Might Want Explained About the Iconic Nickelodeon Show!

Viacom to Explore Strategic Investment Partnership for Paramount Pictures

Mother makes Turtley Awesome lunches for her children!


Nickelodeon Italia and Sony Music Italy announce "Big Time Rush 4 CD Box Set - Ultimate Fan Edition"! The box set will feature BTR, Elevate and 24/Seven, plus a exclusive bonus disc!

A real-life version of the Krusty Krab restaurant from "SpongeBob SquarePants" has just opened in Moscow, Russia!

Analyst Todd Juenger of Sanford C. Bernstein thinks Viacom should sell Paramount and BET, and take its core business private (more on The Hollywood Reporter)

Baylee Littrell, the teenage son on Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell, recently got his big stage break when he auditioned for the upcoming Nickelodeon comedy series "School of Rock"! He didn't get called back but the casting director knew Seth Rudetsky, the co-writer of Broadway show "Disaster!", and recommended Baylee when Rudetsky needed a kid for a one-night showing of his musical!

Nickelodeon star Isabela Moner reacts to "Legends of the Hidden Temple" role!

"Bella and the Bulldogs" star Lilimar Hernandez has first fitting for Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2016! Did you know? Lilimar's going to be the UK Social Host of Nickelodeon's 2016 Kids' Choice Awards!


More than 20,000 attendees visited Play Fair, presented by The LEGO Group and Nickelodeon, at the North American International Toy Fair 2016!

Exploring the future Nickelodeon Studios site in Burbank in STYLE!:

Exploring the future Nickelodeon Studios site in STYLE ⛑🕶🙆🏻🔧🔨🏢

A video posted by Nickelodeon Animation Studio (@nickanimationstudio) on


Nickelodeon's "Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles" is going to be huge this year!

Melissa Joan Hart explains just where Sabrina Spellman would be now, plus talks about the chances of a "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" reboot and her iconic Nickelodeon show, "Clarissa Explains It All"!

LEGENDS OF THE HIDDEN TEMPLE Maps Created by Retro Superfan

Opinion: Why Legends of the Hidden Temple Was Just the Best: How Difficult Was That Monkey Statue?!

From The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Victorious, Zoey 101, Drake & Josh and Cousin Skeeter to Kenan & Kel, The Secret World Of Alex Mack, Clarissa Explains It All, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch and iCarly, find out what your favourite Nickelodeon stars are up to now!

Viacom Upfront: CMT doubles original programming, including with new ensemble comedy "Still the King", starring Madison Iseman, who plays Veronika on Nickelodeon's "Henry Danger"!

Even Tiffani Thiessen (Kelly Kapowski) Loves This "Saved By The Bell" Fan Theory!

"Bella and the Bulldogs" star Brec Bassinger visits Tuscaloosa as part of Kidabaloo tour!

Viacom Upfront Combines TV Land, CMT, Nick At Nite Into One Big 'Family'.

The Secrets of Nickelodeon's Hidden Temple:



Were you more of a red jaguar? A blue barracuda? Or a green monkey? "Legends of the Hidden Temple" will long live in our memories as one of Nickelodeon's greatest game shows of all time. We take you back to the days when every post-school afternoons began with "the moat” and only a coveted few could enter Olmec's Temple.

Doug Funnie Has 'A Good Day' In This Ice Cube Mashup!

Ever wondered, is magic making Cosmo from The Fairly OddParents dumber? Find out in this Cartoon Conspiracy video!:



Fresh from playing Danny's sidekick Kenickie in Fox's production of Grease: Live on American TV, "Big Time Rush" star Carlos PenaVega has partnered with with Royal Caribbean to lead a number of Grease-inspired special activities onboard Harmony of the Seas during inaugural events in Southampton in May 2016! These include teaching guests the hand jive, presiding over a dance competition and giving an exclusive performance of Greased Lightnin'.

"Clarissa Explains It All" Turns 25!: Hard to believe it's been 25 years since we were introduced to a then-unknown Melissa Joan Hart on Nickelodeon's "Clarissa Explains It All."

Melissa Joan Hart's On-Set Romance:: Melissa talks about "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" costar Ryan Reynolds and how their on-set chemistry lead to something a bit more off-screen.
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