Friday, July 27, 2018

'Knight Squad' Gets Renewed For Season 2, Cast Reacts!

Knight Squad has just been renewed for a second season!


The popular Nickelodeon comedy series will return to the network soon for another ten episode season.

Knight Squad is about a magical school for knights in training, where two mismatched students form an unlikely alliance to protect each other’s secret and pursue their dreams.

The show stars Owen Joyner, Daniella Perkins, Lilimar, Amarr Wooten, Savannah May, and more, and some have already shared their excitement for the renewal.

“Yay! @Nickelodeon announced Knight Squad is coming back for season 2! So proud of our talented cast & crew and amazing fans. Can’t wait to make more! ⚔️🔥⚔️🔥⚔️ #KnightSquad,” co-creator Sean Cunningham shared on Twitter.

Check out how the cast reacted to the fantastic news below!:

Tomy to Sponsor Milkshake and Nick Jr. UK During Summer 2018

Toy designer, producer and marketer Tomy is to sponsor the UK’s leading commercial kids’ network VIMN KIDS across its pre-school channels Milkshake! and Nick Jr. during the August and back to school period.


Toy company TOMY has teamed up with Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) UK & Ireland to sponsor Channel 5's preschool block Milkshake and top-performing commercial preschool channel Nick Jr. during August and the back to school period.

The partnership will see TOMY take over the Channel 5 Milkshake sponsorship slot on the preschool block from Saturday 28th July to Friday 31st August 2018 with the campaign also running on preschool pay TV channel Nick Jr. in the afternoon slot.

The sponsorship deal was brokered by TOMY’s new media agency Generation Media and booked through Sky Media.



Tomy Aquadoodle Peppa Pig

TOMY will use the sponsorship package to showcase its Toomies and Aquadoodle – which includes a licensed Peppa Pig product – collections. Both will have strong appeal to Milkshake! and Nick Jr’s distinctive pre-school and family audiences. Toomies offers fun, high quality toys that feature quirky characters and hidden surprises whilst Aquadoodle encourages creativity, drawing ability and learning through play. Products also stand out to parents as each toy provides huge developmental benefits for children.

“This is one of our biggest campaigns to date,” enthused Nicola Jenkins, head of marketing at TOMY UK. “Our sponsorship will drive awareness to our preschool brands amongst our key target audience, while amplifying our brand values and utilising the playful style of Milkshake’s brand idents to bring our brands to life.


TOMY Toomies Octopals Bath Toy

“This is the first time we have invested at a brand level in sponsorship at TOMY and we cannot wait to see the results.”

Mark Swift, SVP UK Commercial and International Ad Sales at VIMN added: “The sponsorship of VIMN Kids preschool channels is an excellent way for brands to reach different preschool audiences in the commercial PSB and pay TV sectors on channels which show the very best content for British kids.”

Milkshake! is the number one commercial pre-school channel during the Milkshake! day part and Nick Jr. is the number one commercial kids channel on the kids EPG (Source: BARB, All Homes, Kids 4-15, January 2018 – 24 July 2018).

By partnering with Milkshake! and Nick Jr. Tomy’s sponsorship campaign is estimated to deliver over 1,600 Housewives and Children 0-3 TVRs and reach an estimated 50 per cent of its target audience. Tomy’s sponsorship will also be backed by a heavyweight AV campaign covering kids commercial channels and YouTube with the objective of bolstering sales of Toomie and Aquadoodle collections.

More Nick: Milkshake! Commissions ‘Digby Dragon’ Season 2 from Blue Zoo!

Sources: Licensing Source, Toys 'n' Playthings, Toy World Magazine, Rapid TV News; Product images via Argos.
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Rise of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Meet the Creators: Ant Ward & Andy Suriano | Nickelodeon Animation

Meet the hair and the beard behind Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Co-Executive Producers Ant Ward & Andy Suriano! They give a history of their creation process and share tips for aspiring artists who want to do the same!



Did you hear? Nickelodeon has renewed Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for a second season! COWABUNGA!

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles premieres Monday 17th September 2018 on Nickelodeon USA and Saturday 22nd September 2018 on Nicktoons UK & Ireland and Channel 5! Visit nick.com and nicktoons.co.uk/rise.

Fans in the US can watch the first episode of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the Nick App, Nick.com/Rise, and Nickelodeon On Demand now. Fans in the UK will be able to watch the first episode of Rise of the TMNT, “Mystic Mayhem” on Nick.co.uk, Nicktoons.co.uk and the Nick Play app from Saturday 15th September 2018. Sky Subscribers will also be able to watch a sneak peek of Episode 1 along with four additional stories and 4 pieces of additional short form content exclusively on Sky VOD.

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'Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' is a 'Reimagining' with Key Differences

When you spend your whole childhood watching and loving a TV show or movie, the news that it’s getting rebooted in the present day can either fill you with delight or horror. What if the new reboot sucks? What if it’s so bad it ends up ruining the legacy of the original?! That’s a worst-case scenario for any fan. Thankfully, Nickelodeon's new Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series isn’t here to destroy your beloved childhood characters!


Nickelodeon’s Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Pictured (clockwise): Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo, Donatello and April O'Neil.

Speaking at the 2018 Summer Television Critics Association press tour on Friday, the creators and voice stars of the Nickelodeon new TMNT animated series took to the stage for a lively panel that sought to assuage fans of the original franchise that they’re not trying to ruin your favorite thing. “It’s not a reboot of the original franchise,” executive producer Ant Ward told the room of journalists. “It’s a reimagining of the original franchise.”

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which has already been renewed for a second season ahead of its series premiere, is the latest in a long line of TMNT projects, but this iteration follows the iconic band of brothers as they discover new powers and encounter a mystical world they never knew existed beneath the streets of New York City. Executive producer Andy Suriano stressed that they’re keeping the core DNA of the TMNT property intact by focusing on the “brotherhood” as the emotional heart of the show. “It’s all about the family unit,” Suriano said. “The fighting and the ninja skills is a neat backdrop but it all boils down to character and true family dynamics.”


While the showrunners are making this version their own, there are some key components they’re keeping from past incarnations of TMNT. “Certain qualities of the turtle franchise have been so resilient and popular,” Suriano said. “Ant and myself looked at that and what we liked about it, we played with it like a chemistry set and distilled the elements that we thought would make an exciting show for this generation.” Ward added, “We wanted to do something inherently Turtles but really, really different. Fun was our mantra. Every aspect of this show is infused with fun and energy.”

One of the biggest changes they’re making for the new series is the overall look of the show. “The most obvious change from 2012 to this was we went 2D, hand-drawn animation,” Suriano revealed. “And then we looked at where the turtles haven’t been yet.” Ward explained further that the setting of the show helped drive the plot forward in new ways. “We entered this almost science fantasy play-space that fits organically within the whole franchise as a whole,” he said.


Pictured (L-R): Nickelodeon’s Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles villains Warren Stone, Meat Sweats, The Crab Brothers, Baron Draxum, Hypno-Potamus, and Repo Mantis.

Some other differences from the original franchise come in the shape of the villains. Suriano revealed that he and Ward didn’t want to have iconic villain Shredder as the bad guy, so they went with a couple new characters for the villains. “We want to do a Rogues Gallery of villains,” Ward said, referencing Batman’s famous group of villains. “Otherwise you run into repetition. We wanted to explore a whole new Rogues Gallery of villains so you never know who’s going to show up each week.” One new villain they’re introducing into the mythology is Meat Sweats, inspired by a very unique experience shared by the showrunners. “I was thinking of a meatball eating competition that Ant participated in and I judged,” Suriano revealed to a room full of laughs. “I had just watched him eat so many meatballs. That’s how Meat Sweats came about.”

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles premieres Monday 17th September 2018 on Nickelodeon USA and Saturday 22nd September 2018 on Nicktoons UK & Ireland and Channel 5! Visit nick.com and nicktoons.co.uk/rise.

Fans in the US can watch the first episode of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the Nick App, Nick.com/Rise, and Nickelodeon On Demand now. Fans in the UK will be able to watch the first episode of Rise of the TMNT, “Mystic Mayhem” on Nick.co.uk, Nicktoons.co.uk and the Nick Play app from Saturday 15th September 2018. Sky Subscribers will also be able to watch a sneak peek of Episode 1 along with four additional stories and 4 pieces of additional short form content exclusively on Sky VOD.

More Nick: 'Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' NEW Series OFFICIAL TRAILER w/ Bonus SNEAK PEEK | Nickelodeon!

Original source: Nerdist.
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Top 25 Most Underrated SpongeBob SquarePants Jokes 🐟 | #FunniestFridayEver | Nickelodeon

SpongeBob SquarePants is jam-packed with hilarious moments! Everyone knows “Is Mayonnaise an Instrument?” 🎺 and “Wumbo,” but do you remember these much more underrated jokes? What is your favorite SpongeBob moment of all time? Let me know in the comments! 🐡 Catch more SpongeBob SquarePants on Nickelodeon!



Watch SpongeBob SquarePants on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons, and get your tickets for Nickelodeon's critically acclaimed SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical at SpongeBobBroadway.com!

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Top 9 Henry Danger Moments ft. Jace Norman, Kira Kosarin & More! | #TBT | Nickelodeon

Here are Nick's top 9 Henry Danger moments so far! Do you agree with Nick's list? Let me know your favorites in the comments! Catch more on Nickelodeon!



More Nick: Nickelodeon Renews 'Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles', 'Henry Danger', 'Hunter Street', 'Knight Squad' and 'The Dude Perfect Show' for New Seasons!
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JoJo Siwa 🎉 BTS 🎊 Deleted Scenes & More for a Star-Studded Finale 🎇 | Inside Nick Ep. 10 | Nickelodeon

It’s a star-studded spectacular season finale with JoJo Siwa, Kira Kosarin, Riele Downs, Breanna Yde, Madisyn Shipman, Marc Summers, Butch Hartman, Jack Griffo, and Kel Mitchell! 🎉 Plus, there are bloopers, BTS moments, deleted scenes and so much more! 🎊



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Words beginning with Z! - Featuring Shimmer and Shine | Nick Jr. UK

Which words start with the letter Z? Watch this special alphabet video featuring characters from your favourite shows including PAW Patrol and Shimmer and Shine!



Watch all your favourite Nick Jr. friends everyday on Nick Jr.! For more magical Nick Jr. activities and games visit NickJr.co.uk and download the Nick Jr. Play app!

More Nick: Nick Jr. Adventure Centre Set To Tour The UK This Summer!
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Отважные птенцы | Вперёд на помощь! | Nick Jr. Россия

Отважные птенцы спешат на помощь!



Больше Nick: July 2018 on Nickelodeon Russia | The Thundermans Finale | Knight Squad | The Loud House | SpongeBob | Regal Academy S2 + More!

Additional source: Google Translate.
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Rusty Rivets | About the Show | Nick Jr. UK

Introducing Rusty, Ruby and the bits, find out all about the show Rusty Rivets, full of inventions and adventures! Modified, customised, rustified!



Watch all your favourite Nick Jr. friends everyday on Nick Jr.! For more magical Nick Jr. activities and games visit NickJr.co.uk and download the Nick Jr. Play app!

More Nick: Nick Jr. Adventure Centre Set To Tour The UK This Summer!
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More Nickelodeon Highlights | Week 30 [Updated]

A selection of previously unreported programming highlights for Nickelodeon channels around the world!


Week 30: Monday 23rd - Sunday 29th July 2018

-- Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand will air the SLIME CUP 2018 semi-finals on Friday 27th July 2018 at 5:30pm (AEDT)!



-- Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand will air the hit movie Home Alone 2 on Friday 27th July 2018 at 6:30pm (AEDT)!



-- Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand will premiere more brand-new episodes of School of Rock season three weekdays at 5:30pm (AEDT) from Monday 23rd July 2018, which will lead up to the series finale "I Love Rock and Roll" on Thursday 26th July 2018!





-- Nickelodeon France is currently premiering more brand-new episodes of Mysticons weekdays at 14h55! To celebrate, Nickelodeon France has launched a exclusive competition in which fans have the chance to win Mysticons toys:



-- Nickelodeon Benelux will premiere brand-new episodes of Mysticons season two weekdays at 14:45 uur on Nickelodeon Netherlands (Nederland) and at 15:15 uur on Nickelodeon Belgium (België; Flanders) from Monday 23rd July 2018!





-- Nick Jr. Spain (España) will premiere more brand-new episodes of Sunny Day season one weekdays at 18.25h from Monday 23rd July 2018!

-- TMNT | HALF SHELL HUMP DAY! | WEDNESDAYS AT 4PM E/P | YTV



Don't miss the ultimate turtle power marathon every Wednesday in August! It all starts at 4pm E/P only on YTV! PLUS get a SNEAK PEAK of the new series, "Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" this Friday July 27th!

-- Nickelodeon has a new frequency on the Czech-Slovak satellite platform Skylink! Nickelodeon is currently broadcasting in test mode in the frequency, and Skylink are asking customers not to retune their decoders just yet. Nickelodeon's new technical parameters are:

satellite: Astra 3B (23,5°E)
frequency: 12,070 GHz
polarisation horizontal
SR: 27500
FEC: 3/4
norma: DVB-S
modulation: QPSK

Nickelodeon
service ID: 13148
video PID: 4210 (MPEG-4/SD)
audio PIDy: 4220 / MPEG (česky), 4221 / MPEG (anglicky)
CA systém: Irdeto (CAID 0D96, 0624), Viaccess Orca (CAID 0500)

[More information]

Free Previews:

-- Vivo and Oi TV in Brazil (Brasil) are currently hosting a free preview of the platform's children's channels, including Nickelodeon and Nick Jr.! The free Kids TV previews run between Friday 20th and Monday 30th July 2018!

More Nick: Nickelodeon International and African Wildlife Foundation Premiere Wildlife Special to Inspire Kids to Help Endangered Animals!

Originally published: Sunday, July 22, 2018.

Additional source: Google Translate.
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Merrell Twins Double Dare DIY Challenge 🚩 Ultimate Red Flag Hunt | Nickelodeon

The Merrell Twins are ending their epic DIY challenges with the Ultimate Red Flag Hunt! The red team is facing off against the blue team in a race against time to see who can find all of the hidden flags and get slimed first. How do you think the teams did? Let me know in the comments below. Catch All New Double Dare weeknights at 8/7c, only on Nickelodeon! 🚩



More Nick: 'All That' Alums Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell and Lori Beth Denberg Reuniting to Compete on Special Episode of 'Double Dare'!
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PRIMER EPISODIO COMPLETO GRATIS 🗡️ El Ascenso de las Tortugas Ninja | ¡MÍRALO AHORA! | Nickelodeon Latinoamérica

¡Mira gratis el primer EPISODIO COMPLETO de El Ascenso de las Tortugas Ninja! En este, el estreno más esperado, las tortugas descubren por primera vez que no son lo más extraño que hay en Nueva York.



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More Nick: Nickelodeon Latin America Announces Kids' Choice Awards Argentina 2018 Nominees!

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EPISÓDIO GRÁTIS COMPLETO 🗡️O Despertar das Tartarugas Ninja ‘Caos Místico’ | Assista JÁ | Nickelodeon Brasil

Assista ao EPISÓDIO COMPLETO (GRÁTIS) de O Despertar das Tartarugas Ninja! As tartarugas descobrem pela primeira vez que não são as coisas mais estranhas em Nova York na estreia da série!



Watch the first episode of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in English here!

Mais Nick: Nickelodeon Latin America Greenlights 'Kally's MashUp' Season Two!

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FREE FULL EPISODE 🗡️ Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ‘Mystic Mayhem’ | Watch NOW! | Nickelodeon

Watch the first FULL EPISODE (for FREE) of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! The Turtles discover for the first time that they're not the weirdest things in New York in the series premiere. 🗡️ What’s your favorite thing about the new series? Let me know in the comments below! 🍕



Post the timecode of your favorite part in the comments below!

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles premieres Monday 17th September 2018 on Nickelodeon USA and Saturday 22nd September 2018 on Nicktoons UK & Ireland and Channel 5! Visit nick.com and nicktoons.co.uk/rise.

Fans in the US can watch the first episode of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the Nick App, Nick.com/Rise, and Nickelodeon On Demand now. Fans in the UK will be able to watch the first episode of Rise of the TMNT, “Mystic Mayhem” on Nick.co.uk, Nicktoons.co.uk and the Nick Play app from Saturday 15th September 2018. Sky Subscribers will also be able to watch a sneak peek of Episode 1 along with four additional stories and 4 pieces of additional short form content exclusively on Sky VOD.

More Nick: 'Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' NEW Series OFFICIAL TRAILER w/ Bonus SNEAK PEEK | Nickelodeon!

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