Wednesday, March 14, 2018

ECHL Ice Hockey Teams Battle In SpongeBob SquarePants And Patrick Star Jerseys

Over the weekend, SpongeBob SquarePants defeated his ol' buddy Patrick, 5-2, in a high-stakes hockey game.


...Wait, that can't be right.

Actually, what happened -- and was immortalized on social media, just as you might expect -- is that the ECHL's Indianapolis Fuel and Cincinnati Cyclones took to the ice for a Nickelodeon-themed night on Friday, March 9, decked out in SpongeBob-themed attire.


The SpongeBob-wearing Fuel defeated the Patrick-wearing Cyclones, and Twitter rejoiced.


The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey, with teams scattered across the United States and one franchise in Canada. It is a tier below the American Hockey League. The League was founded in 1988 and has grown steadily since.


Themed nights like this one are not uncommon for regional sports teams as a way to draw in casual fans who might not otherwise shell out the money for a ticket. Such events are often locally-themed, but things like '90s Nickelodeon Nights, superhero nights and Star Wars nights have started to draw crowds, and it seems to be easier for smaller markets and lower-tier leagues to get the OK from corporate owners for such licenses than it would be for the NHL or NFL to attempt the same.

SpongeBob SquarePants is one of Nickelodeon's longest-running series. It debuted in 1999 and has spawned two feature films, theme park attractions, comic books, music, animated shorts, and more. The property has even inspired a critically acclaimed Broadway show, and last fall, took park in Macy's annual Thanksgiving Day festivities.

SpongeBob SquarePants has been renewed through to at least the show's twelfth season, will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2019, and will also feature in his third movie, which is slated to premiere on July 31, 2020, under Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures!

More Nick: Are You Ready Kids? SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Musical Opens On Broadway!

Original source: ComicBook; Photos via Twitter /@IndyFuel, Chicago Sun Times, Indy Fuel Hockey, Nuvo.net.
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UK: Channel 5's Milkshake! To Tackle Healthy Eating With New Shows And Digital Content

New content highlighting healthy eating is set to debut over the Easter break.


Channel 5's popular Milkshake! programming block is looking to whip up audiences this Easter with the launch of two new shows and a program of short-form digital content serving the healthier family lifestyle trend.

Starting Monday 2nd April 2018, Milkshake! Monkey Bananas About Food will explore where food comes from, alongside CG animated show, Shane the Chef (voiced by Being Human's Russell Tovey) which will bring heartwarming foodie adventures to screens.

Supported by the British Dietetic Association, Shane the Chef is a 52 x 11’ pre-school animation series produced by Hoho Entertainment. Created by Andrew Wildman and Simon Jowett, Shane the Chef aims to enthuse young children and carers with a love of fresh, healthy food and cooking. It is the first ever animated UK commission to focus on healthy eating for kids. A recent study from the British Nutrition Foundation found that a wide percentage of children don't know where basic foods come from, highlighting the need for greater education on the subject.

“With nearly one in ten children already obese by age five, steps to encourage a healthier relationship with food in the pre-school years are urgently needed," said Dr. Frankie Philips from The British Nutrition Foundation.

"Helping children learn about food and simple cooking could be one key step in encouraging awareness about ingredients and confidence in preparing a wide range of healthy foods."

Commenting on Shane the Chef, Russell Tovey said, “Shane the Chef is a celebration of food, where it comes from and what you can do with it in the kitchen. Getting children to understand healthy eating at an early age is so important. There is definitely a gap in the market for a preschool animation series that addresses this.”

Preschoolers and families will be able to further immerse themselves in the world of Shane the Chef and Milkshake Monkey through a range of activities on digital platforms including tips on how to prepare food and cook recipes from the shows in an age-appropriate way. Internet animation sensation Weebl has been commissioned to create 45-second music videos on healthy food items tied to Bananas About Food such as eggs which will run on the Milkshake! website and YouTube channels.

Shane the Chef is a delicious mix of colourful characters," commented Alison Bakunowich, Senior Vice President (SVP) and General Manager (GM) for Nickelodeon UK and Milkshake. "Each episode will get kids excited about food and encourage them to eat balanced diets. Coupled with new Milkshake! Monkey content we are aiming to passionately show, like Shane, that ‘Fresh really is best' in an entertaining way."

Oliver Ellis, joint managing director of Hoho Entertainment added: “We are delighted to have such a distinguished voice cast on board to bring our characters to life. Russell’s cheeky, cheerful performance is perfect for Shane. We love the fact that he is such a passionate advocate and really got behind the show’s healthy eating aims.”

About Milkshake!

Channel 5's Milkshake is home to some of the world’s favourite preschool characters. There is a range of stimulating and engaging programmes that include strong story led animation, genuine documentaries for pre-schoolers and presenter led high quality musical entertainment. 2016 saw Milkshake! achieve its strongest year to date amongst Children, 4-9s, HWKs and HWKs 0-3. Milkshake! was the number one breakfast destination (6-9am) for Children and 4-9s in 2016. Channel 5 broadcasts 24 hours of children's programmes every week. Milkshake is on air from 0600 - 0915 every weekday and 0600 - 10.00 on Saturday and Sunday. For further information visit www.milkshake.tv

About Channel 5

Channel 5 launched as Britain's fifth public service channel in March 1997 and has been owned by Viacom International Media Networks since September 2014. Channel 5, 5STAR, 5USA and Spike reach 4 in 5 of the UK viewing public each month with a broad mix of popular content for all the family across entertainment, documentaries, sport, drama from the UK and US, films, reality, comedy, children’s and news. My5 is a new service allowing viewers to watch content online for free from Channel 5, 5STAR, 5USA, and 5Spike.

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Original source: Licensing.biz.
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Nickelodeon News Bytes - Wednesday 14th March 2018

NickALive!'s pick of Nickelodeon news, highlights and more from around the internet!:


-- Minor league hockey teams the Cincinnati Cyclones and Blackhawks wear glorious SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star jerseys for Nickelodeon Night!

-- How Viacom is embracing digital programming without leaning too hard on TV properties

-- UK: Virgin Media launches sale on its Full House TV and broadband deal (includes Nickelodeon)

-- Women in Animation will be hosting a informative, intimate conversation with accomplished voice actor Nika Futterman this March! Hosted by Amy Ulrich, the talk, WIA Conversations: Nika Futterman, will take place at Nickelodeon Animation Studio in Burbank, California on Thursday, March 22, 2018; doors at 6 p.m. Free for WIA members. Futterman got her first voice role in 1996, playing Olga on Nickelodeon's acclaimed animated series Hey Arnold!, and has since voiced hundreds of character in TV, film and video games, including Luna Loud on Nickelodeon's hit animated series The Loud House. She recently reprised her role of Olga for Nickelodeon's Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie, in which Arnold finally got answers about the whereabouts of his missing parents.

- Former Nickelodeon Guys MAX, James Maslow & Kendall Schmidt Hit Up iHeartRadio Music Awards 2018!

-- Rainbow’s hit animated show Winx Club is getting a live-action series on Netflix for young-adult viewers around the world! The live-action Winx Club will follow the six fairies as they learn how to hone their powers at a magic boarding school. The original show was created in 2004 by Iginio Straffi, the founder and CEO of Italy’s Rainbow. It has become one of the most successful animated series on a global level and one of the first Italian shows to be sold in the U.S.
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Nickelodeon USA To Premiere 'Spy Kids: All The Time in the World' (2011) On Thursday 22nd March 2018

Nick@Nite USA will host the Nickelodeon network premiere of the action-packed blockbuster movie Spy Kids: All the Time in the World (2011) on Thursday 22nd March 2018 at 8:00 P.M. (ET/PT)! Spy Kids: All the Time in the World stars Jessica Alba as a retired spy who has it all: married to a famous spy-hunting television reporter, with a new baby and intelligent twin step kids!


Marissa Cortez Wilson (Alba) is a retired spy who keeps that identity hidden from her clueless husband (Joel McHale, Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return) and whip-smart twin stepchildren, Rebecca (Rowan Blanchard, The Goldbergs) and Cecil (Mason Cook, The Goldbergs, Victorious). However, when a maniacal villain called Timekeeper (Jeremy Piven, Mr Selfridge) disrupts her domestic bliss by threatening to conquer the world, Marissa comes out of retirement as a top secret agent and springs back into action as head of the OSS, home of the now-defunct Spy Kids Division. With Armageddon quickly approaching, Rebecca and Cecil are thrust into action. With a little help from some familiar Spy Kids friends, Carmen (Alexa Vega, The Loud House), Juni (Daryl Sabara, The Polar Express), and their faithful dog Argonaut (Ricky Gervais) and some mind-blowing gadgets, they just may be able to save the world!


More Nick: Nickelodeon USA's March 2018 Premiere Highlights!

Schedule source: Zap2it TV Listings; H/T: ToonZone Forums; Additional sources: Google.co.uk, Amazon.co.uk, IMDb.
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Nickelodeon USA's March 2018 Premiere Highlights [Latest Update: 3/14]

Below are Nickelodeon USA's currently announced March 2018 premiere highlights for Nick, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., Nick at Nite, NickSports, TeenNick, TV Land and CMT:


Latest update (3/14): Big update! Among other updates, added new shows Star Falls and Keep It Spotless, and the premiere of Blaze and the Monster Machines season four!

Sunway Pyramid To Host Malaysia's First Nickelodeon Playland For The School Holidays

Malaysia - Come and experience Malaysia’s first Nickelodeon Playland, featuring three well-loved Nick Jr. characters: Shimmer and Shine, Paw Patrol, and Blaze and the Monster Machines at the LG2 Blue Concourse at Sunway Pyramid between 9 - 25 March 2018!


For the first time in Malaysia, fans can meet, greet and have their photos taken with Nick Jr.'s twin genies-in-training Shimmer & Shine at the concourse from 16 – 18 March at at 1pm, 3pm and 5pm, and take part in a wide variety of child-friendly activities and fun workshops held throughout the month.


Kids can also join Paw Patrol in their mission to keep a lookout for trouble at the interactive Paw Tower! Simply climb up the steps and lookout from the top, then take a slide down into a cushiony foam pit!

At the Kiddie Car Ride area, it's 'gimme, gimme, gimme some speed' with Blaze and the Monster Machines. Hop in and ride like Blaze and his buddies around the race track, open for kids aged 3 to 7.

There is fun for the whole family at Nickelodeon Playland these school holidays! No entrance fee required!

The rides are open to children aged three to seven between 10am and 11.30am, noon and 1.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm, 4pm and 5.30pm, 6pm and 7.30pm, and from 8pm to 9.30pm.

Additionally, Sunway Pyramid have launched a exclusive competition in which five lucky families can win tickets to Sunway Lagoon, home of Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon! Click here for details on how to enter! Good luck! :)

For more, stay tuned to Sunway Pyramid on Facebook and Instagram, or visit its website.

Road to the Orange Carpet with Daniella Perkins | Seventeen + Nickelodeon

Watch Daniella Perkins Prep For Her First Kids' Choice Awards


Knight Squad star Daniella Perkins has been on fan's radars for a while now (if you're not following her fab Instagram, trust me, your feed needs this), so its time to officially call it: This Nickelodeon star is gonna be *everywhere*—starting with the Orange Carpet at this year's Nickelodeon 2018 Kids' Choice Awards on March 24!

"Your clothes tell who you are as a person, so what I'm wearing is going to be a little wild and out there."

Seventeen scored a BTS invite to see how Dani's getting ready for her first Kids' Choice Awards, and her game plan involves skincare with a DIY slime mask, hair and makeup testing, and racks on racks of clothes. Check out Dani's road to the Orange Carpet below, and catch her at Nickelodeon’s 2018 Kids' Choice Awards, hosted by WWE superstar John Cena, airing live on Saturday March 24th at 8 P.M. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon USA and YTV in Canada, and on Nickelodeon channels around the world within hours of the live show!


Check out Seventeen's fantastic interview with Daniella Perkins below!:

Daniella Perkins Has Something to Say — And You'll Want to Listen

The sword-wielding star of Knight Squad is about to make it big.


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Daniella Perkins is a totally typical teen off-screen: She loves hanging out with her friends, goofing off with her sister, and creating #content for social media — but on Nickelodeon's latest comedy Knight Squad, she plays a not-so-typical princess. The show premiered February 24, just in time for her to attend Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards this year (where she’ll be doing her very best to get slimed).

We chatted with Dani about her killer new role, what it means to her to be a mixed-race actress, and how she handled intense sword fighting training sessions. Read on for Dani’s awesome advice, and keep an eye out for her on the Orange Carpet on Saturday, March 24.


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How did you get your start in acting?
I’ve always been very interested in acting. When I was little, I’d be in plays and memorize everyone's lines. I was so infatuated with everything that was going on. But I didn’t know I wanted to act [professionally] until I was about 13 or 14. I asked my mom if I could pursue it, and she was like, "okay!" So I got homeschooled, and I’d look up agencies all the time. I was very determined; the most determined 14 year old ever.

What's it been like to play Ciara, a princess who’s also training to be a knight.
It’s honestly a dream come true. I have all these amazing gowns that the costume and wardrobe people design for me to wear, and I get to be a mixed-race princess — that’s something that you hardly ever see [on TV]. It’s a lot of responsibility, but I feel so grateful for it.

That's so empowering for young girls to see. How does that feel?
Growing up, I saw very few people who looked like me on TV, so with this role, I get to be a person that young people — especially if they’re black or mixed — look up to. That, and the fact that I get to be a knight and a princess, shows girls that they can do anything. It’s just great to see a girl in charge and have power.

Nickelodeon Confirms That John Cena Won't Be Hosting It's 'Blue's Clues' Revival

His 'audition' at last week’s upfront went viral, but it was just a joke for buyers

During Nickelodeon's 2018 upfront event last Tuesday, Nickelodeon Group president Cyma Zarghami emceed most of the proceedings, but John Cena spent almost as much time in front of the audience of advertisers, buyers and Viacom staffers. The WWE superstar and actor made several trips onstage at New York’s Palace Theatre, the home of the new hit SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, to talk about all of the projects he has in the works for the company.


During last Tuesday's Nickelodeon upfront, John Cena jokingly threw his hat in the ring to host Blue's Clues. | Photo: Getty Images

But none of his appearances was more amusing than when Cena strode onstage after Pam Kaufman, Nickelodeon’s Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and President of consumer products, announced that the network would be reviving one of its most popular shows, Blue’s Clues, for a new generation of preschoolers. The series—which ended its original run in 2006—will feature a new, live-action host and CG animation.

Cena donned the show's iconic green-striped rugby shirt worn by previous hosts Steve Burns and Donovan Patton, and jokingly said he was auditioning for the role, since he was already doing so many Nickelodeon shows.

As part of my upfront coverage, AdWeek reporter Jason Lynch tweeted a picture of Cena onstage in his Blue’s Clues garb:


That tweet went viral, sparking a wave of stories speculating that the audition was real, and that Cena indeed was in consideration for the hosting job. The wrestler contributed to the speculation himself by Instagramming a caption-less Blue’s Clues photo.

A post shared by John Cena (@johncena) on

The story received new life on Tuesday, when original Blue’s Clues host Steve Burns spoke to TMZ, and said that if Cena was indeed interested in the gig, “he and I should wrestle for it. I’m calling you out, Cena!”

Nickelodeon then tried to play peacemaker on its Twitter feed:


But as all the buyers and advertisers in the Palace Theatre audience were well aware, Cena was never actually auditioning for the role. It was all just an upfront bit, one of many involving talent, network execs and buyers that upfront audiences will undoubtedly see at many of this year’s events. During last year’s NBCUniversal upfront, the company played a clever video in which Ice-T, in character as his Law & Order: SVU alter ego, interrogated buyers who were strapped to a lie detector machine.

After Cena exited the stage following his faux-audition, Zarghami told the audience, “John truly is the definition of a good sport. But he is not the host, just to be clear.”

And to erase any lingering doubts, Nickelodeon confirmed once again today to Adweek that Cena won’t be the next Blue’s Clues host. The network is holding a casting call next month to search for the revival’s host, on April 14 in Burbank, Calif. Unfortunately, all the time slots of the open audition are now filled, however, if you are 18 years old or older and would still like to be considered, you can submit a video audition. (Nickelodeon is seeking women and men of any ethnicity who can play 18-25 years old. Auditionees must be aged 18 or over.)

While he won’t be a part of the revival, Cena is working with Nickelodeon on three other projects for 2018: hosting the Nickelodeon 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards on March 24, for the second consecutive year; voicing a new original villain named Baron Draxum in Nickelodeon's upcoming 2D animated series Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, premiering late 2018; and is executive producing Nickelodeon's Keep It Spotless, the network's brand-new game show, premiering Monday 26th March 2018 at 7:30 P.M. (ET/PT).
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Viacom Networks Go Off-Air For 17 Minutes In Solidarity With Students Taking Part In National School Walkout Day

North America - Viacom cable networks today, Wednesday, March 14, suspended regular programming in support of a national student walkout over gun violence.


One month after 17 students and faculty members were killed at a Florida high school, Nickelodeon went off the air for 17 minutes to honor the lives lost. (Photo: Dan Ward via Toons Fan)

Viacom's networks, including Nickelodeon, MTV, BET and Comedy Central, suspended regular programming by going dark for 17 minutes at 10 a.m. in every time zone in support of National School Walkout day, a month to the day that 17 students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, were murdered by a gunman with a semiautomatic rifle.

Today’s nationwide walk-out kicked off with students in Eastern time zones leaving their classrooms at 10 a.m., and the wave of walk-outs followed the sun as 10 a.m. hit an estimated 3,000 schools across the nation. In Colorado, Columbine High School students staged their walk-out and observed 30 seconds of silence – one second for each of the dead at Parkland and their own school – sometime around mid-day.

In Washington D.C., thousands had gathered outside the White House and on Capitol Hill by late morning, with MSNBC cameras capturing moments like students swarming Bernie Sanders as he spoke through a bullhorn. Elizabeth Warren visited earlier, and other politicians will no doubt drop by as the day goes on.

“Viacom stands with all students as they participate in the national school walkout against gun violence,” read the stark, white-letters-on-black-background message that took the place of regular programming on Comedy Central, VH-1, MTV, BET, Logo, TV Land and other Viacom channels.

As Nickelodeon caters for a younger audience, the network displayed a more kid-friendly message: "In support of kids leading the way today, Nickelodeon will be off the air until 17 minutes past the hour."

“The next 17 minutes are dedicated to young people who are leading the fight against gun violence,” read a message on MTV before flashing photos of those who died in the Parkland shooting, whilst a live Periscope broadcast profiling some teens and young adults who were moved to act against gun violence was broadcast on the networks Twitter feed.


On a Viacom company blog, the company posted an explanation for its 17-minute black-out – one minute for each of the slain Parkland students – that reads, in part:

"Viacom and its brands have a long history of supporting young people’s movements around the world, and today the company is extending that tradition by leveraging its substantial multi-platform footprint to support these extraordinary individuals and amplify the reach and impact of their activism.

This series of efforts across MTV, BET, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Comedy Central, TV Land, CMT and other properties will include partnerships with a coalition of organizations and students that are working to make America’s schools safer and reduce gun violence."

Viacom’s efforts also include a $500,000 donation from Shari Redstone, Vice Chair of Viacom’s Board, to the March For Our Lives movement. Viacom also plans to devote extensive on-air and digital coverage of the March 24 March For Our Lives demonstration in Washington, D.C., like having MTV and Comedy Central change the color of their logos to orange (for gun violence awareness) for the 10 days prior to the march, which organizers say they are expecting more than 500,000 attendees. BET (Black Entertainment Television) will be offering grants for youth activists who have “innovative ideas about addressing gun violence and mental health issues," while CMT plans to work with the country music industry to fight for gun safety.

Programs and Viacom channels planning special or continued coverage leading up to the march include The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, The Opposition w/ Jordan Klepper, Paramount Network and Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards, which airs March 24 and is expected to acknowledge the march in some way. Viacom also says The Daily Show with Trevor Noah "plans to continue its ongoing coverage of the growing anti-gun violence movement in the country."

Students are also taking over MTV’s social media accounts, including Twitter and Facebook, during the walkout.

“This generation continues to be the driving force for change,” said Marva Smalls, Viacom's Executive Vice President (EVP) of Global Inclusion. “With more than 17 young people dying from gun violence every single day, unfortunately, no community is safe.

"We believe it’s critical to support the inspiring efforts of our youth, who are literally fighting for their lives," Smalls continued. "Viacom also has a responsibility to our audiences to do everything we can to elevate the many brave and bold activists to help them extend the reach and impact of their voices in this important movement.”


Though some school districts reportedly have pledged disciplinary action against walking students, thousands of students participated in the protest with official blessing, including many students interviewed by MSNBC reporters as they walked. (Fox News Channel wasn’t covering, at least on a continuous or extensive basis; CNN had stopped covering non-stop by 11:30 a.m. ET).

Update: The National School Walkout was organized by the Women's March, and around 185,000 people across the country took part in it, alongside around 3,100 schools. The walkout is meant as a symbol to Congress about their inaction when it comes to gun violence that is becoming more prevalent in schools.

Below is a sampling of the initiatives that Viacom brands have planned for the weeks ahead in support of the courageous youth activists who have had enough of gun violence, via the official Viacom Blog:

Viacom to Support Courageous Youth Activists Who Have Had Enough of Gun Violence



February 27, 2018 – Parkland, Florida, United States: Volunteers hang banners, including this one reading “Stay strong, Stoneman Douglas, we’re with you,” around the perimeter of Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school to welcome back students who returned to school on Feb. 28, two weeks after the mass shooting that killed 17 students and staff. (Susan Stocker/SF Sun Sentinel/Polaris)

In the weeks since a gunman claimed 17 lives at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, courageous young people have marched and raised their voices to demand action on gun violence in the United States.

Viacom and its brands have a long history of supporting young people’s movements around the world, and today the company is extending that tradition by leveraging its substantial multi-platform footprint to support these extraordinary individuals and amplify the reach and impact of their activism.

This series of efforts across MTV, BET, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Comedy Central, TV Land, CMT and other properties will include partnerships with a coalition of organizations and students that are working to make America’s schools safer and reduce gun violence.

In addition, Shari Redstone, Vice Chair of Viacom’s Board, is personally championing the work of the student activists, contributing time and resources, including a $500,000 donation, to the March For Our Lives movement.

“This generation continues to be the driving force for change,” said Viacom Executive Vice President of Global Inclusion Marva Smalls. “With more than 17 young people dying from gun violence every single day, unfortunately no community is safe. We believe it’s critical to support the inspiring efforts of our youth, who are literally fighting for their lives. Viacom also has a responsibility to our audiences to do everything we can to elevate the many brave and bold activists to help them extend the reach and impact of their voices in this important movement.”

Here’s a sampling of the initiatives that Viacom brands have planned for the weeks ahead:

A pause to remember the victims

At 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14, all Viacom networks and platforms will suspend regularly scheduled programming for 17 minutes. This pause will coincide with the National School Walkout, a tribute to the 17 lives lost in the Parkland shooting, and to all young victims of gun violence. Students across the country will take over MTV’s social media accounts during the walkout.

The power of Viacom’s united brands support a march on Washington

Viacom’s brands will drive awareness of March For Our Lives through extensive on-air and digital coverage, as well as on-the-ground initiatives, leading up to the March For Our Lives demonstration in Washington, D.C. on March 24. MTV and Comedy Central will change the color of their logos to orange – in support of gun violence awareness – for the 10 days leading up to the event. The Daily Show with Trevor Noah plans to continue its ongoing coverage of the growing anti-gun violence movement in the country. So will The Opposition w/ Jordan Klepper, which will build on its recent interviews with students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School as well as educators and former military officials on arming teachers, and the 2017 special he produced, Jordan Klepper Solves Guns. Paramount Network will capture powerful first-person accounts for its pro-social initiative. Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards, which airs that night, will acknowledge the march for its audience of millions.

Pick Your Favorite: 2003 vs. 2012! | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | #TurtlesTuesday | Nickelodeon

Everyone has their favorite version of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and in this video, Nickelodeon are comparing the 2003 animated series and the 2012 animated series. Let Nick know your favorite and why in the comments on YouTube, and catch more Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Nickelodeon! Cowabunga!



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Lazybones | Full Short By Casey Alexander And Lizz Hickey | Nickelodeon Animated Shorts

A silent and magical skeleton helps Lil Gil and Skid Kid bring a video game to life in Lazybones, another one of Nickelodeon's excellent Animated Short's, created by Casey Alexander (SpongeBob SquarePants) and Lizz Hickey!


Li'l Gil always seeks attention and is full of energy & strange ideas. Her silent sidekick and magical partner in crime, Lazybones, lives in her bag and comes to life when summoned. He can help by transforming into a ladder, car, etc.

Lazybones was selected as a finalist in the 2015 edition of Nickelodeon's world renowned Animated Shorts Program, and features the voices of Dee Bradley Baker (voice of Olmec on Legends of the Hidden Temple, American Dad) as Skid Kid and Lizz Hickey as Lil Gil.

Watch lots more animated shorts from the Nickelodeon Global Animated Shorts Program on the official Nickelodeon Animated Shorts Facebook page and on the Nick Animation YouTube channel!

Check out the Nickelodeon Animation Studio on their other sites:

Official NAS Website: http://nickanimationstudio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickAnimation
Tumblr: http://nickanimation.tumblr.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickAnimation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickanimation/

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Da Rules IN REAL LIFE | Fairly OddParents | Butch Hartman

Butch Hartman has taken Da Rules from Fairly OddParents' 2D world and brought it to ours! Look at the wonders that it bestows... an infinite amount of rules!! As a Fairy World ambassador, Butch'll be your guide through this enormous book!



Yes, he's the real guy. Butch Hartman created your childhood AKA Fairly OddParents, Danny Phantom, TUFF Puppy, and now...the NOOG NETWORK and Bunsen Is a Beast!

Butch Hartman Sketchbook #1: https://www.amazon.com/Butch-Hartman-Sketchbook-Stuff-drawn/dp/1975613392

Check out Butch's brand-new comic The 3 O'Clock Club from Lion Forge Comics, and be sure to like, subscribe, and follow everything of Butch's below:

Butch Hartman - Facebook | Instagram | Butch's Sketchpad On Instagram | Twitter | Snapchat: @realhartman | YouTube | Speech Bubble | Tumblr | Pinterest

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More Nick: The UNTOLD, ANIMATED Origin of DANNY PHANTOM | Butch Hartman’s Animated Life!
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Bunsen is a Beast | Beast or Boy? | Nickelodeon UK

Mikey and Bunsen both have their own set of quirks, but who's the weirdest? Check out our Beast-o-meter, and vote in the poll!



Watch more The Loud House on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons!

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The New Day "audition" for the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | WWE

With John Cena poised to host the 2018 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on March 24, The New Day showcase their skills in hopes of being selected to host next year's event!



Be sure to catch all the Orange Carpet looks at the Nickelodeon’s 2018 Kids' Choice Awards, live on Saturday March 24th at 8 P.M. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon USA and YTV in Canada, and on Nickelodeon channels around the world within hours of the live show!

More Nick: Nickelodeon Announces '2018 Kids’ Choice Awards' Nominations!

H/T: Lords of Pain.
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Ne rate pas les Kids' Choice Awards le 25 mars à 18h00 | Nickelodeon Teen France

Ne rate pas les Kids' Choice Awards le 25 mars à 18h00 sur Nickelodeon Teen France !



Plus Nickelodeon: Nickelodeon's International Channels Announce Their Local 2018 Kids' Choice Awards Nominees!
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Kally's Mashup | Clipe com letras: Crushed | Nickelodeon Brasil

Acompanhe a letra e aprenda a canção!



Mais: http://mundonick.uol.com.br/programas/kallys-mashup/bin4jl

Mais Nick: Nickelodeon Brasil Premieres 'Kally's MashUp'!
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De vier grootste angsten van Iris | Nickelodeon Nederlands

In de Vier van Ier vertelt Iris Hesseling over haar persoonlijke top vier van... jij roept het maar! Wat wil jij van Iris weten? Laat Nickelodeon weten in de comments op YouTube!



Meer Nick: Maan, Ronnie Flex, Shane Kluivert en Taylor Swift genomineerd voor Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2018!
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Planet Nickelodeon Video Round-Up | Wednesday 14th March 2018

Check out a selection of video clips featuring your favourite Nickelodeon shows and stars from Nickelodeon channels around the world!

Firma de discos Kally's Mashup #LaMúsica - 10/03/2018 | Sony Music Argentina

¡Así vivmos la firma de discos de Kally's Mashup el sábado 10 de marzo en el Musimundo de Av. Corriente y Callao!



Ingresá en http://kallysmashup.instore.com.ar para descargar las fotos.

¡Escuchá #LaMúsica ahora!
https://sonymusicargentina.lnk.to/KMUlm

More Nick: Tatiana Rodríguez Outline's Nickelodeon Latin America's Growth Plans!

H/T: YouTube /@Kally´s Mashup Fans
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ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks | Men Or Mice | 'Independence Day' Sneak Peek | Nickelodeon USA

To celebrate Nickelodeon USA premiering the brand-new ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks season three episode "Independence Day"; "Opposites Attract" (#311) on Friday 16th March 2018 at 7:00pm ET/PT, Nick USA has unveiled a super sneak peek preview from the all-new episode, which you can watch in the fantastic video clip here on Nick.com and on the Nick App!


In the all-new ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks episode "Independence Day", when the boys get tired of taking orders from Dave, they move out and build a tree house in the backyard! Later, in "Opposites Attract", Alvin and Simon become magnetized and inseparable after an invention of Simon's accidentally gets knocked over! In Nick's fantastic sneak peek, "Men or Mice", Alvin is ready to take a stand and stop taking orders from Dave!

More Nick: Nickelodeon USA's March 2018 Premiere Highlights!

Originally published: Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
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Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel | 'Caught Red-Handed' Sneak Peek | Nickelodeon USA

To celebrate Nickelodeon USA premiering the brand-new Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel episode "Caught Red-Handed" on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 12:00pm ET/PT, the official Power Rangers YouTube Channel has unveiled a fantastic sneak peek preview from the all-new PRSNS episode, which you can watch in the super video clip below!:



In the brand-new Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel episode "Caught Red-Handed" (#808), Brody (William Shewfelt) is accused of stealing something from one of his teachers! In the super sneak-peek, the Rangers go on a school camping trip, but an surprise visit from a monster forces them to Morph!


Update (3/14): To further celebrate the debut of the brand-new Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel episode "Caught Red-Handed" on 3/17, Nickelodeon USA has unveiled a second sneak-peek from the all-new episode, which you can watch here on Nick.com/NinjaSteel and on the Nick App! In Nick's super sneak-peek, titled "Chance Attack", the Power Rangers have to watch out for these attacks!

Missed any episodes of Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel? Catch up now at nick.com/ninjasteel and on the Nick App!

Did you hear? Power Rangers Ninja Steel and William Shewfelt (Brody Romero/Red Ninja Steel Ranger) have received nominations in Nickelodeon 2018 Kids' Choice Awards! Voting opens online at kidschoiceawards.com and kca2018.tv and on Twitter using special #KCA hashtags on Monday, March 12!

Connect with Power Rangers:
Web - http://www.powerrangers.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/powerrangers
Twitter - http://twitter.com/PowerRangers
Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/powerrangers

More Nick: Saban Brands Announces Power Rangers’ 26th Season, 'Power Rangers Beast Morphers'!

Originally published: Tuesday, March 13, 2018.
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Nickelodeon Universe At MOA To Celebrate 10th Birthday With Aweslime Party

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - You’re invited to Nickelodeon Universe’s 10th Birthday Party!


Join Team Nick as they celebrate Nickelodeon Universe's 10th Birthday with over 10 hours of events, activities, slime, giveaways + more!

Nickelodeon Universe 10th Birthday Sweepstakes

Enter every hour during their 10 hours of celebration for Nickelodeon Universe’s 10th Birthday on Saturday, March 17. Team Nick will be drawing one lucky winner every hour during the celebration for a chance to win a Nickelodeon Universe Birthday Party Package valued at $500.

Drawings begin at 11 a.m. One entry per person per hour. Click here for official rules.

Birthday Celebration Kick Off
Rotunda | 10 – 11 a.m.

Team Nick are kicking off Nickelodeon Universe’s 10th Birthday with their host Nickelodeon’s DJ Boogie. Join Team Nick as they kick off over 10 hours of events, slime, giveaways + more!

The fun starts at 10 a.m. with music, treats, announcements, giveaways, + character appearances. Plus, the first 200 guests to purchase a Nickelodeon Universe wristband at the Nickelodeon Universe Center Guest Services, located near the Ferris Wheel, will receive a special gift with purchase.

Coloring Sweepstakes
Rotunda | 11 a.m. – Noon

Crayola Experience will be hosting a coloring sweepstakes plus music + prizes. Color your favorite Nickelodeon characters and enter for a chance to win one of two Crayola Experience Birthday Packages for 15!

Click here for official Coloring Sweepstakes rules.

Cupcakes + Performance by Nunnabove
Rotunda - Noon – 1 p.m.

Team Nick are giving away 1,000 Nickelodeon Universe specialty cupcakes! Grab your cupcake and listen to a live performance by Nunnabove, hosted by KS95’s Crisco.

Double Dare Challenge: Birthday Edition
West Market Square | 1 – 2 p.m.

On your mark, get set, GO! It’s time Double Dare Challenge: Birthday Edition, at Nickelodeon Universe. Answer trivia, tackle physical challenges, navigate the super sloppy Birthday Double Dare obstacle course and get Slimed! The cupcake toss will be epic do get in the game…if you dare!

Double Dutch
Rotunda | 2 – 3 p.m.

Come check out the Rosemount Double Dutch Club as they show you their jump roping moves and teach you a few tips and tricks to try on your own.

Slime Making
Rotunda | 3 – 4 p.m.

Join Team Nick in the Rotunda to make your very own Nickelodeon slime with Mad Science and DJ Boogie!

Double Dare Challenge: Birthday Edition
West Market Square | 4 – 5 p.m.

On your mark, get set, GO! It’s time Double Dare Challenge: Birthday Edition, at Nickelodeon Universe. Answer trivia, tackle physical challenges, navigate the super sloppy Birthday Double Dare obstacle course and get Slimed! The cupcake toss will be epic do get in the game…if you dare!

Ninja Turtle Takeover
Rotunda | 5 – 6 p.m.

The first 1,000 guests receive a special Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle mask! Plus, meet the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and stick around to watch the latest TMNT episodes with Team Nick!

Stefon Diggs Personal Appearance
Rotunda | 6 – 7 p.m.

Join Team Nickelodeon for a special meet and greet at 6 p.m. with Minnesota Viking’s Stefon Diggs and you might even be chosen to get slimed along with him!

Rock & Ride Dance Party
South Entrance of Nickelodeon Universe | 7 – 9:30 p.m.

It’s Rock & Ride Birthday Edition hosted by DJ Boogie. Team Nick are wrapping up their 10 hours of Birthday fun with a special Dance Party from 7 p.m. to Park Close. Make sure your entry is in for the final hourly Nickelodeon Universe Birthday Package giveaways and boogie down to your favorite pop hits!

Visit nickelodeonuniverse.com/birthday for the most up-to-date news and information for Nickelodeon Universe’s 10th Birthday Party! #NickUBirthday

Happy 10th Birthday, Nickelodeon Universe! :)


Also, from KARE11.com:

Nickelodeon Universe at MOA celebrates 10th anniversary

Talk about a party! The MOA's Nickelodeon Universe will celebrate its 10th Anniversary this Saturday with an all-day bash.

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America is marking a huge milestone.

On Saturday, March 17th, the theme park will celebrate its 10th anniversary. The daylong free event will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. MOA entertainment manager, Amelia English stopped by KARE 11 News at 11 to invite the public to share in the fun. As part of the proceedings Minnesota Viking’s Stefon Diggs will receive Nickelodeon Universe’s highest honor!

The first 1000 guests will get a special teenage mutant ninja turtle mask along with a special turtle meet-and-greet. Kids can also make their own slime. More than one thousand cupcakes will be handed out to the public.

There’s also a coloring sweepstakes and lots of fun prizes too. The sibling band, “Nunnabove”, performs live from noon to 1pm live in the rotunda.

The Mall of America amusement park features 27 rides and attractions themed after some of Nickelodeon’s biggest hits.

Avatar: The Last Airbender - 'The Complete Series' Blu-ray Box Set is Confirmed for Spring 2018 [Updated With PR]

Prepare to glow it up in HD.


Update (2/23): IGN has confirmed that Nickelodeon will release the complete series of the networks hit animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender on Blu-ray this summer, and has unveiled a fantastic first look at the Blu-ray box set art, along with a list of all the special features fans can look forward to when Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Complete Series hits stores!

"Go back to the beginning to experience the epic saga of Avatar: The Last Airbender again with this complete collection! From the discovery of Avatar Aang in the frozen iceberg to the mastery of all four elements, from the battle at Ba Sing Se to the final showdown with the Fire Nation, your destiny awaits as you relive all the powerful bending that will blow you away once more!"

Avatar: The Last Airbender left our screens in July 2008, but by the time the finale's 10th anniversary rolls around, fans will finally have the complete series on Blu-ray to let them revisit Aang and the gang.

The Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Complete Series Blu-ray box set will be available exclusively at Best Buy from Tuesday 1st May 2018, before becoming available nationally in the US on Tuesday 5th June 2018 at a suggested retail price (SRP) of $44.99 (USD).

Check out the art for the Blu-ray, along with each disc's special features, below.

Book One: Water

Disc One:

- The Boy in the Iceberg
- The Avatar Returns
- The Southern Air Temple
- The Warriors of Kyoshi
- The King of Omashu
- Imprisoned
- Winter Solstice Part 1: The Spirit World
- Winter Solstice Part 2: Avatar Roku

Bonus features:

- Behind the Scenes Kung Fu Featurette
- The Making of Avatar-From Real Life to Animation

Disc Two:

- The Waterbending Scroll
- Jet
- The Great Divide
- The Storm
- The Blue Spirit
- The Fortuneteller
- Bato of the Water Tribe
- The Deserter

Bonus features:

- Behind the Scenes: The Voices of Avatar
- Ask the Creators Featurette
- Original Uncut Anamatic - (25 minutes of animated raw sketches from episode #15)

Disc Three:

- The Northern Air Temple
- The Waterbending Master
- The Siege of the North, Part 1
- The Siege of the North Part 2

Bonus features:

- Audio Commentary with Creator, Cast & Crew: Chapter 17 with Dee Bradley Baker (voices of Momo and Appa) and Ben Wynn (sound effects). Chapters 18-20 with Aaron Ehasz (Head Writer) and Co-Creators: Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino

- Behind the Scenes with the Avatar Cast & Crew

- Avatar Pilot Episode with Audio Commentary

- The Making of Avatar - Inside the Sound Studios

- The Making of Avatar - Inside the Korean Animation Studios

Book Two: Earth

Disc One:

- The Avatar State
- The Cave of Two Lovers
- Return to Omashu
- The Swamp
- Avatar Day
- The Blind Bandit
- Zuko Alone
- The Chase

Bonus features:

- Original Uncut Animatic: Episode # 21 (The Avatar State)
- Audio Commentary by Creators, Cast & Crew (Eps 6 & 8)

Disc Two:

- Bitter Work
- The Library
- The Desert
- The Secret of the Fire Nation
- City of Walls and Secrets
- Tales of Ba Sing Se
- Appa's Lost Days

Bonus features:

- Audio Commentary by Creators, Cast & Crew (Eps 12 & 14)

Disc Three:

- Lake Laogai
- The Earth King
- The Guru/The Crossroads of Destiny

Bonus features:

- Audio Commentary by Creators, Cast & Crew (Eps 17, 18, & 20)
- Interview with Creators and M. Night Shyamalan
- The Essence of Bending with Bryan Konietzko and Sifu Kisu
- Avatar Super Deformed Shorts:
-- Bending Battle
-- Swamp Skiin' Throwdown
-- School Time Shipping
- Escape From the Spirit World: Animated Graphic Novel

Book Three: Fire

Disc One:

- Awakening
- The Headband
- The Painted Lady
- Sokka's Master
- The Beach
- The Avatar and the Firelord
- The Runaway
- The Puppetmaster

Bonus features:

- Audio Commentary by Creators & Crew (Eps 4, 5 & 6)

Disc Two:

- Nightmares and Daydreams
- Day of Black Sun
- The Western Air Temple
- The Firebending Masters
- The Boiling Rock
- The Southern Raiders

Bonus features:

- Audio Commentary by Creators & Crew (Eps 10, 11 & 12)

Disc Three:

- The Ember Island Players
- Sozin's Comet

Bonus features:

- Bonus Audio Commentary by Creators, Cast & Crew on all 6 Chapters
- The Women of Avatar: The Last Airbender
- Book 3 Finale Pencil Test Animation
- Into the Fire Nation at San Diego Comic-Con

It's a good week for information about the Blu-ray of this show to come to light! Two days ago was the 13th Anniversary of the broadcast debut of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Nickelodeon had three seasons (or "books") for it, each subtitled "Water," "Earth," and "Fire," respectively. Each season had 20 or 21 episodes, and the voice cast included Zach Tyler, Mae Whitman, Jack DeSena, Dante Basco, Mako, Jessie Flower, and Dee Bradley Baker. The show inspired a theatrical film and a spinoff sequel, The Legend of Korra. Internationally, Avatar: The Last Airbender was titled Avatar: The Legend of Aang.

Below is an early look, courtesy of IGN, of the package art for Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Complete Series on Blu-ray Disc. The first image is the actual package, and the bottom image is the slipcover the package slides into (that's what you'll see on store shelves). IGN says to expect a 9-disc set.