Wednesday, August 22, 2018

eOne and Alibaba Pictures Announce Joint Production to Bring Peppa Pig to Theaters in China

Original Entertainment One Press Release via EntertainmentOne.com:

ENTERTAINMENT ONE AND ALIBABA PICTURES ANNOUNCE JOINT PRODUCTION TO BRING PEPPA PIG TO THEATERS IN CHINA

Peppa Pig’s Theatrical Release in China scheduled for Chinese New Year 2019


BEIJING, August 22, 2018 – Entertainment One (“eOne”) and Alibaba Pictures Group Limited (“Alibaba Pictures”) jointly announced plans today for their first co-production which will mark Peppa Pig’s big screen debut in cinemas throughout China. The beloved pre-school phenomenon will appear in theaters in China for the first time this Chinese New Year, which coincides with the 2019 Year of the Pig. eOne and Alibaba Pictures are co-producing a full-length feature film which contains live action and brand new animated content, based on the Peppa Pig television series created by Astley Baker Davies. The film, “Peppa Celebrates Chinese New Year,” is scheduled for release in China on February 5, 2019, and will be distributed by Alibaba Pictures.

"This cooperation is an important opportunity to promote cultural exchange between China and the West. Alibaba Pictures is excited to share China's traditions and culture with the rest of the world with a new fun filled storyline featuring a character as popular as Peppa. The Peppa Pig series emphasizes the importance of family values, and that is something that will deeply resonate with Chinese audiences. We hope this family film will pave the way for further development of films for young audiences in China," said Wei Zhang, president of Alibaba Pictures.

The film’s storyline was developed specifically for young families celebrating Chinese New Year and it incorporates many Chinese New Year traditions, such as dragon dancing, dumpling wrapping, and other traditional customs. The film will also introduce brand new characters – including Panda twins. Limited-edition panda-themed merchandise will be released exclusively through Ali Fish, the licensing and entertainment business unit under Alibaba Pictures.

“There is a huge fan base for Peppa Pig in China, so we’re thrilled with the prospect of bringing the brand’s first ever theatrical release to cinemas in the region in early 2019,” said eOne’s Olivier Dumont, President, Family & Brands. “We’ve worked closely with Alibaba Pictures to create content and cinema-themed merchandise with special cultural significance that will resonate with Chinese audiences. We look forward to delighting Chinese families with an unforgettable cinema experience when the film opens next year.”

The Peppa Pig series and related IP have become world leaders in animation programming for pre-school aged children.

About Entertainment One

Entertainment One Ltd. (LSE:ETO) is a global independent studio that specialises in the development, acquisition, production, financing, distribution and sales of entertainment content. The Company’s diversified expertise spans across film, television and music production and sales; family programming, merchandising and licensing; digital content; and live entertainment. Through its global reach and expansive scale, powered by deep local market knowledge, the Company delivers the best content to the world.

Entertainment One’s robust network includes Makeready with Brad Weston; content creation venture Amblin Partners with Steven Spielberg, DreamWorks Studios, Participant Media, and Reliance Entertainment; unscripted television production companies Whizz Kid Entertainment and Renegade 83; live entertainment leaders Round Room Entertainment; world-class music labels Dualtone Music Group and Last Gang; and award-winning emerging content and technology studio Secret Location.

The Company's rights library, valued at US$1.7 billion (as at 31 March 2017), is exploited across all media formats and includes more than 80,000 hours of film and television content and approximately 40,000 music tracks.

About Alibaba Pictures

Alibaba Pictures Group Limited (“Alibaba Pictures”) is the flagship unit of Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group. The company’s operations integrate the full entertainment value chain, including investment and financing, content development and production, promotion and distribution, merchandising of intellectual property rights, as well as cinema services. Alibaba Pictures is listed on both The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited. Alibaba Group is the largest shareholder.

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Genius Brands International Raises $4.5 Million in Funding Round; Proceeds Geared Towards Powering Successful Launch of 'Rainbow Rangers'

Original Genius Brands International, Inc. Press Release via GlobeNewswire:

Genius Brands International Raises $4.5 Million in Funding Round Led by Robert Wolf's 32 Ventures


Proceeds Geared towards Powering the Successful Launch of Rainbow Rangers into Consumer Marketplace & Second Season Pre-Production


Series to Debut on Nick Jr. in November 2018, Followed by Extensive 2019 Retail Rollout



Genius Brands’ original preschool property, Rainbow Rangers

Rainbow Rangers - hero outfits

Genius Brands raised a $4.5M round of funding led by financier and former Chairman and CEO of UBS Americas Robert Wolf of 32 Ventures. The funding is geared towards driving the success of Genius Brands’ original preschool property, Rainbow Rangers, which is set to hit the marketplace on Monday, November 5, 2018 with its season one debut on Nickelodeon’s Nick Jr. and in late spring 2019 via an extensive retail rollout via notable licensing properties, such as Mattel (toys), Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group – Imprint (books), Bentex Group (master apparel) and Gershwin Entertainment (live touring), among others.

Genius Brands International, Inc.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Aug. 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International, Inc. “Genius Brands” (NASDAQ: GNUS), the global brand management company that creates and licenses multimedia entertainment content for children, today announced that it has successfully raised a $4.5 million investment round of convertible debt. Led by financier Robert Wolf of 32 Ventures, the oversubscribed funding generated strong participation from both existing as well as new investors.

The funding is geared towards driving the success of Genius Brands’ original preschool property, Rainbow Rangers, which is set to hit the marketplace on Monday, November 5, 2018 with its season one (52 x 11’ episodes) debut on Nickelodeon’s Nick Jr. and in late spring 2019 via an extensive retail rollout led by toy maker Mattel. The CGI-animated series follows the thrilling rescue-based adventures of seven 9-year-old girls who live on the other side of the rainbow and serve as Earth’s first responders, protecting people, animals, resources, and the natural beauty of our world.

32 Ventures is the private investment arm of 32 Advisors, LLC – a boutique advisory firm serving public and private companies and financial institutions founded by Robert Wolf, former Chairman and CEO of UBS Americas.

“Genius Brands is entering a powerful growth phase as a leader in the children’s entertainment space,” said Robert Wolf of 32 Ventures. “They’re equipped with some of the most unique new entertainment brands for kids and have built a global distribution system that reaches children across their platform of choice. I’m thrilled to lead this investment round at this pivotal and dynamic period of expansion.”

“Our Rainbow Rangers property is poised to become a widely recognized and beloved kids brand – both on screen and on shelves, as we have the support of the #1 rated kids’ network, Nickelodeon’s Nick Jr., and top licensors, like Mattel, ready to unleash product into the consumer market,” commented Andy Heyward, Chairman and CEO, Genius Brands. “We are thrilled that a top former banker and prominent executive such as Robert Wolf shares our enthusiasm for our company and one of our marquee properties, and chose to lead our latest funding round.”

Rainbow Rangers is also gearing up for a highly promising retail rollout, which is set to begin in the U.S. in late spring 2019, continuing through the back-to-school and holiday seasons. Genius Brands has built an impressive, category-leading roster of more than 20 licensing partners for the brand, such as global master toy partner Mattel, Inc. and global master publisher Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group – Imprint. Additional partners include Bentex Group (master apparel), Gershwin Entertainment (live touring), Dynacraft (bikes, trikes, scooters and wagons), Global Brand Group’s American Marketing Enterprises Inc. (sleepwear), Berkshire Fashions (cold weather accessories), Bioworld (bags and backpacks), GBG Socks dba Planet Sox (socks and legwear), Handcraft Manufacturing Corp. (packaged underwear), H.E.R. Accessories (hair and jewelry accessories), Jay Franco and Sons, Inc. (bedding and bath), Kiddieland (foot-to-floor ride-on toys), Kittrich Corp. and Inkology (room décor, stationary and school supplies), Kid Galaxy (bubble toys), T.A.S.T.E. Beauty (health and beauty products), Ceaco Inc. (puzzles), Disguise, Inc. (Halloween costumes) and Spirit Halloween (character costumes and accessories). More than 300 Rainbow Rangers product SKU’s are being manufactured.

Concurrent with its Nick Jr. broadcast debut, the NASDAQ has invited Genius Brands International to host a Rainbow Rangers launch event from New York City's famed Times Square on November 5. The event will be live-streamed and key licensing partners will be present.

Chardan acted as exclusive placement agent for this transaction.

Genius Brands filed an 8K with the SEC on Friday, August 17 announcing the funding.

About Rainbow Rangers
The Rainbow Rangers series follows the thrilling rescue-based adventures of seven 9-year-old girls who serve as Earth’s first responders, protecting people, animals, resources, and the natural beauty of our world. The Rainbow Rangers, who live in the magical land of Kaleidoscopia at the other side of the rainbow, have their own distinctive personalities and superpowers. Whenever there’s trouble for the people or animals of Earth, our seven heroines zoom into action and ride their Spectra Scooters across the rainbow to save the day. Viewers will join them on exciting adventures, but also see them at home having the same daily dramas and hilarities as every preschooler watching the show. And at its heart, Rainbow Rangers is about empowering and encouraging girls to take action and make a difference in their own homes and neighborhoods to improve and safeguard the planet. Every viewer—boys and girls alike—will see themselves in at least one of these strong, unique and empowered Rangers!

Boasting a unique and highly-accomplished team of creators from the animated motion picture world, Rainbow Rangers’ creative development and production team includes: Rob Minkoff (Disney’s The Lion King director), Shane Morris (Disney’s Frozen co-writer), Tim Mansfield and New York Times Bestselling author and Emmy-nominated writer Elise Allen (Dinosaur Train, Lion Guard, Barbie specials), who is serving as head writer and co-creator. Genius Brands’ Chairman and CEO and multiple Emmy-winning producer of more than 5,000 episodes of children's programming Andy Heyward serves as executive producer, with legendary Disney alum Ruben Aquino creating key designs. Aquino is responsible for the design and animation of many of Disney’s most iconic characters from award-winning films including “The Lion King,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Mulan” and “Frozen.”

About Genius Brands International
Headquartered in Beverly Hills, Genius Brands International, Inc. (NASDAQ:GNUS) is a leading global kids media company developing, producing, marketing and licensing branded children’s entertainment properties and consumer products for media and retail distribution. The Company’s “content with a purpose” brand portfolio, which is led by award-winning creators and producers, includes preschool properties Rainbow Rangers for Nick Jr. and Llama Llama for Netflix; award-winning toddler brand, Baby Genius; adventure comedy STEM series, Thomas Edison's Secret Lab; and financial literacy and entrepreneurship series, Warren Buffett's Secret Millionaires Club. The Company’s content catalog also includes the animated series, Stan Lee's Cosmic Crusaders, created with Stan Lee's Pow! Entertainment. Seeing the need to provide kids and parents with a safe viewing environment that offers premium enriching and engaging programming, Genius Brands launched the Genius Brands Network – comprised of Kid Genius Cartoon Channel and Baby Genius TV, as well as an exclusive Kid Genius Cartoons Plus subscription channel on Amazon Prime. The Network channels are available in approximately 80 million U.S. households via a variety of distribution platforms, such as OTT, set top box, internet and mobile. Through licensing agreements with category leading partners, characters from the Company’s properties also appear on a wide range of consumer products for retail. For additional information please visit www.gnusbrands.com.

Forward Looking Statements: Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), not limited to Risk Factors relating to its patent business contained therein. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/8460c5ad-934e-4c5f-ab32-5fdbb2a777cc

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Rainbow Rangers is slated to premiere on Nick Jr. USA on Monday 5th November 2018.

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Nickelodeon Junior France to Premiere 'Nella the Princess Knight' on Saturday 25th August 2018

Nickelodeon Junior France, Nickelodeon France's top-performing preschool channel, will start to premiere and show Nickelodeon's popular animated preschool series Nella the Princess Knight on Saturday 25th August 2018 at 9:30am!


Preschoolers will set off on thrilling adventures in a kingdom far away where there lives a... Princess Knight! Nickelodeon's popular animated preschool series, Nella the Princess Knight, follows Nella, an unconventional 8-year-old who possesses the royal qualities of a princess, like compassion and grace, while also embodying the courage and determination of a brave knight. Whenever a problem arises, Nella embarks on daring quests to save her kingdom through her unique ability to transform from a princess into Nella the Princess Knight. Nella the Princess Knight (40 half-hour episodes) features a social-emotional curriculum promoting self-confidence, inclusiveness and compassion for others.

Nella the Princess Knight is locally titled Nella, Princesse Chevalier in France.

Nella is a confident 8-year-old princess who likes dancing at extravagant balls just as much as she likes meeting fire-breathing dragons. She transcends traditional roles and expectations through her ability to transform into Nella the Princess Knight, protecting her kingdom with the help of her friends: Trinket, Nella's glamorous unicorn and best friend; Sir Garrett, a loyal and adventurous knight; and Clod, Garrett's trusty steed.

Online at nickelodeonjunior.fr, parents and children can find out more about Nella, Princesse Chevalier as well watch exclusive clips from the series.

Below is Nickelodeon Junior France's official show description for Nella Princesse Chevalier:

"Nella est plus qu'une princesse et plus qu'un chevalier. Elle est une princesse chevalier ! Avec l'aide de ses amis Sir Garret, Trinket et Clod, Nella brise les barrières, défie les attentes et lutte pour la justice dans toutes ses aventures. Avec son character unique, Nella reste toujours fidèle à elle-même par la détermination, le pouvoir et le courage."

Nella Princesse Chevalier | Nouvelle série ! | NICKELODEON JUNIOR



Découvre Nella, la nouvelle princesse (et chevalier !) de Nickelodeon Junior !
A partir du samedi 25 août à 9h30 !

Fans can also download the brand-new Nella the Princess Knight app, "Kingdom Adventures", which features a suite of games based on social-emotional lessons taught in the hit Nick Jr. series Nella the Princess Knight. In the spirit of the show, the game leans on princess-and-knight heroine Nella to inspire girl empowerment, self-confidence, resilience and compassion among players.

“Nella the Princess Knight: Kingdom Adventures” is free to download on the iTunes Store and Google Play in more than 150 international markets in 12 languages: Dutch, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Swedish, British English and Brazilian Portuguese.

The news follows Nella, Princesse Chevalier making its debut in France on TF1 as part of the French commercial broadcaster's Tfou! kids’ programming strand.

Plus Nickelodeon: France: TF1 Acquires 'Top Wing' and 'PAW Patrol' Season 5 for Tfou!!

Additional source: Google Translate.
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Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel | 'Outfoxed' Sneak Peek | Nickelodeon USA

To celebrate Nickelodeon USA starting to premiere more brand new episodes of Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel, the milestone 25th season of the iconic, long-standing Power Rangers franchise, Saturdays at 12:00pm (ET/PT) from Saturday, August 25th, 2018 follow its mid-season break, Nick USA has unveiled a fantastic sneak peek preview from the first all-new PRSNS episode "Outfoxed", which you can watch in the super video clip here on Nick.com!


In the brand-new Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel episode "Outfoxed" (#809), after their Zords are disabled by Odius' (Jacque Drew) giant Foxatron, the Rangers must find a new way to stop her evil Zord! In Nick's super sneak-peek, "New Zords", the Power Rangers are fascinated by the new zords!

Don't forget to watch the morphinominal Power Rangers 25th Anniversary special "Dimensions in Danger" on Tuesday, August 28 at 8:00pm ET/PT on Nickelodeon, in which the Super Ninja Steel Rangers team up with 10 Legendary Rangers in an epic battle to save the world! Click here for a sneak-peek!

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

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

Originally published: Wednesday, August 22, 2018.

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Slimezone VR Showdown 💚 Championship ft. Rugrats, TMNT & More! | Ep. 2 | Nickelodeon

It’s down to two players as Knight Squad’s Amarr and Lilimar coach their teams to victory in Championship round! Who do you think will win? Let me know in the comments below! 💚



Miss the premiere?! Check it out right here! http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2018/08/slimezone-vr-showdown-team-amarr-vs.html 💚

SlimeZone VR Showdown brings viewers all the action as players go into Nickelodeon’s SlimeZone VR game - the network’s first multi-player social virtual reality (VR) experience - to compete – and get virtually slimed!

SlimeZone VR Showdown is produced by Viacom Digital Studios for Nickelodeon.

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Play ‘WHO SAID IT?’ 🙊 w/ Jace Norman, Lizzy Greene, Kira Kosarin & More! | #KnowYourNick | Nickelodeon

How well do you know the voices of your favorite Nick stars?! 🤭 Jace Norman, Lizzy Greene, Kira Kosarin, and more are belting out these hilarious lines and you have to guess who said it. Are you a Nick know-it-all? Let me know in the comments how well you know your favorite Nick stars and catch more on Nickelodeon!



How many did you get right? 💯

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Nursery Rhymes w/ PAW Patrol, Blaze, Bubble Guppies & More 🐷 'Old Macdonald' Music Video | Nick Jr.

We all love singing classic nursery rhymes, but now you can sing along to the Nick Jr. version of ‘Old Macdonald’ with PAW Patrol, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Bubble Guppies, Shimmer and Shine, and Top Wing! 🎶 Can your preschooler make all the different sounds for each animal in this fun nursery rhyme music video? What sound does a pig make? 🐷 How about a dinosaur? 🦖 Encourage your preschoolers to give it a try! Learn the words to this musical mash-up by following the lyrics on screen or by reading them below! Ready to get moo-sical? Let’s go! To find full episodes from your child’s favorite Nick Jr. shows, visit the FREE Nick Jr. App.



LYRICS 🎵
Once Nick Jr. had a farm
E-I-E-I-O
And on that farm
There was a pig
E-I-E-I-O
With an oink oink her
And an oink oink there
Here an oink, there an oink
Everywhere an oink oink
Once Nick Jr. had a farm
E-I-E-I-O

Once Nick Jr. had a farm
E-I-E-I-O
And on that farm
There were some chicks
E-I-E-I-O
With a chirp cheep here
And a chirp cheep there
Here a chirp, there a cheep
Everywhere a chirp cheep
Once Nick Jr. had a farm
E-I-E-I-O

Once Nick Jr. had a farm
E-I-E-I-O
And on that farm
There was a dragon
E-I-E-I-O
With an achoo here
And a cookie there
Here an achoo, there a cookie
Everywhere an achoo cookie
Once Nick Jr. had a farm
E-I-E-I-O

Once Nick Jr. had a farm
E-I-E-I-O
And on that farm
And on that farm
There was a dinosaur
E-I-E-I-O
With a roar here
And a roar there
Here a roar, there a roar
Everywhere a roar
Once Nick Jr. had a farm
E-I-E-I-O

Kids can watch their favorite Nick Jr. shows weekdays on Nickelodeon and all week long on the Nick Jr. channel: http://nickjr.com/tvschedule/

Preschoolers can watch full episodes online, play games, and discover silly surprises in the free Nick Jr. App and at NickJr.com: iTunes | Google Play | Amazon.

Stream Nick Jr. for free in the Nick Jr. App on Roku and Apple TV or download full episodes for offline viewing on iTunes or Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Nickelodeon&hl=en

You can also download premium apps featuring your child's favorite Nick Jr. shows on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon.

Draw and Play: iPhone | iPad | Google Play (Phone) | Google Play (Tablet) | Amazon

Nick Jr. Let’s Learn: iPhone | iPad

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Power Rangers 25 | 'Dimensions in Danger' Sneak Peek | 25th Anniversary Special | Nickelodeon

To celebrate Nickelodeon USA premiering the morphinominal Power Rangers 25th Anniversary special "Dimensions in Danger" on Tuesday, August 28 at 8:00pm ET/PT, Nick USA has unveiled a super sneak peek preview from the all-new Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel episode, which you can watch in the fantastic video clip below!:



In a very special 25th Anniversary episode, the Super Ninja Steel Rangers team up with Legendary Rangers in an epic battle to save the world! In Nickelodeon's super sneak-peek, ready for the return of a LEGEND? Check out who’s back for more action than ever before in the Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel 25th Anniversary episode!

In the Power Rangers 25th Anniversary special "Dimensions in Danger", airing on the date that Mighty Morphin Power Rangers first premiered on the Fox Kids Network, fans can look forward to seeing 10 Legendary Rangers from past seasons of the iconic franchise:

- Jason David Frank (Tommy Oliver, Mighty Morphin Green Ranger)
- Steve Cardenas (Rocky DeSantos, Mighty Morphin Red Ranger)
- Catherine Sutherland (Katherine Hillard, Turbo Pink Ranger)
- Selwyn Ward (TJ Johnson, In Space Blue Ranger)
- Jason Faunt (Wes Collins, Time Force Red Ranger)
- Jeff Parazzo (Trent Mercer, Dino Thunder White Ranger)
- Li Ming Hu (Gemma, RPM Silver Ranger)
- Steven Skyler (Antonio Garcia, Samurai Gold Ranger)
- Ciara Hanna (Gia Moran, Megaforce Yellow Ranger)
- Yoshi Sudarso (Koda, Dino Charge Blue Ranger)

Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel returns with brand-new episodes on Saturday, August 25th, at 12pm ET/PT, only on Nickelodeon USA!

More from ComicBook:

Power Rangers 25th Anniversary Episode Clip Released

Some legendary Power Rangers are joining the fray in the upcoming 25th Anniversary episode, and a new clip from the episode will make Dino Charge fans very happy.

That's because in the new clip, Gemma (Li-Ming Hu), Wes (Jason Faunt), and the Super Ninja Steel Rangers are also joined by Koda (Yoshi Sudarso), though all of them are unmorphed at the moment, and don't appear to be able to morph when a number of Kudabots show up.

The Dimensions in Danger episode seems to take plenty of cues from Shattered Grid, including a villain who goes by the name Lord Drayvon. We also see another possible reference in the form of two cannons that the Kudabots load onto the bridge. Could these be like Lord Drakkon's Black Dragon Cannons, which in the comics are able to separate a Ranger's connection to the Morphin Grid? It seems rather likely.

As you see in the clip, not everyone is having the same issue. The Rangers are saved by an invisible ally who at super speed is taking out the Kudabots and their cannons. As the Rangers brace for impact, the mysterious figure reveals himself as Tommy Oliver, who is using his Black Dino Ranger form.

We do know that at some point he ends up in his classic Green Ranger form though from the trailer for the episode, which shows him standing alongside the other classic Rangers.

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Nickelodeon Brazil to Host Meus Prêmios Nick 2018 at Citibank Hall in São Paulo on Wednesday 17th October 2018

Nickelodeon Brazil (Brasil) has announced the aweslime news that they will host Meus Prêmios Nick 2018, Nickelodeon's Brazil's 19th annual local version of the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards at Citibank Hall in São Paulo on Wednesday 17th October 2018!


Meus Prêmios Nick is Brazil's largest children's and teen awards, and celebrates kids’ favourites from the worlds of entertainment, music, sports and more! Like previous years, Meus Prêmios Nick will feature lots of musical performances, irreverence, orange blimps, jokes, social responsibility and, of course, slime!


Foto: Divulgação

Additional #MPN2018 news, including categories, voting and presenters, will be announced in the coming weeks.

Update (22/8): Nickelodeon will announce the nominees and open the voting for Meus Prêmios Nick 2018 on Tuesday 28th August 2018!:


Meus Prêmios Nick 2018 is sponsored by Acrilex, Arcor, Candide, Mattel, Red Balloon, Riachuelo and Samsung.

Check out the winners and highlights of Meus Prêmios Nick 2018 here!

From EP GRUPO:

Nickelodeon confirma ‘Meus Prêmios Nick’ 2018

Para 19ª edição da premiação, canal promete muito slime, atrações musicais e clima de playground

O canal Nickelodeon confirma a 19ª edição da maior premiação infantil e teen do Brasil – ‘Meus Prêmios Nick’. O tradicional evento celebra o universo da audiência da Nick ao melhor estilo do canal: com muita música, irreverência, brincadeiras, responsabilidade social e, claro, slime!

O #MPN2018 acontece no dia 17 de outubro, no Citibank Hall, em São Paulo, e levará para o palco todo no clima de um verdadeiro playground, além de apresentações musicais e muita diversão pra criançada.

O ‘Meus Prêmios Nick’ 2018 conta com patrocínio de Acrilex, Arcor, Candide, Mattel, Red Balloon, Riachuelo e Samsung.

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Originally published: Monday, July 30, 2018.

H/T: ADNEWS; Additional sources: Aumanack sem Limites, Portal PopNow, Google Translate.
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Latin Pop Duo MyA to Perform at Kids' Choice Awards Argentina 2018; Lio Ferro, Emanero and El purre to Host Special Show

Nickelodeon Latin America (Latinoamérica) has announced the exciting news that Latin pop duo MyA, comprised of Maxi Espíndola and Agustín Bernasconi, will be performing at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards Argentina 2018!


Agustín Bernasconi is a popular singer, actor and social media star, winning the orange blimp for "Chico Trendy" at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards Argentina in 2016 and 2017. Maxi Espíndola is an Argentine singer, composer and actor who recently featured in the first season of Kally's MashUp. Together, they become the Latin duo, MyA. Maxi and Agustín recently sat on the jury of Nickelodeon's Mashup Star talent contest.

Additionally, Nickelodeon Latinoamérica has announced that Lio Ferro, Emanero and El purre will be teaming up to present a special show for the channel. Both Lio and El purre are nominated in the eighth edition of Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards Argentina, for Influencer Musical Favorito and Chico y Chica Trendy, respectively.

Fans can vote for their favourites across 22 categories online at www.kcaargentina.com, via the Nick Play app (available to download for free on iOS and Android devices), and on Twitter. Fans can vote as many times as they wish to support their favourites from the worlds of entertainment, music, sports and more up until Friday 24th August 2018. Click here for a list of Kids' Choice Awards 2018 Argentina nominees.

Nickelodeon will reveal the winners of Kids' Choice Awards Argentina 2018 at a star and slime-studded ceremony hosted by Verónica Lozano and Kevsho held at Estadio Obras, Av. Del Libertador 7395, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina on Saturday 25th August 2018, which will be broadcast on Nickelodeon Argentina on Tuesday 28th August 2018 at 17:30. Fans can win tickets to attend #KCAArgentina by entering Nickelodeon's exclusive competition at www.kcaargentina.com as well as enter Nick's #RitmoKCAArgentina Instagram contest.

Update (22/8) - Below are Nickelodeon Latinoamérica's full highlights for Kids' Choice Awards Argentina 2018, via El Bazar del Espectáculo!:

Transmision KCA Kids' Choice Awards Argentina 2018, horario repeticiones: Premios Nickelodeon 28.08.18


LLEGAN LOS KCA ARGENTINA 2018


Este sábado el Estadio Obras se viste de naranja con los #KCAArgentina 2018, la premiación más divertida y pegajosa del universo.


Vero Lozano y Kevsho serán los conductores de este mega evento infantil.



Nickelodeon Latinoamérica celebra este sábado la octava edición de los Kids' Choice Awards Argentina 2018 (#KCAArgentina), el evento más esperado por los tweens & teens, donde los chicos eligen a sus favoritos del mundo de la televisión, cine, música, deporte y redes sociales.

Viacom Promotes Jesper Dahl to Vice President of VIMN in the Nordics

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), the international division of US firm Viacom, has promoted Jesper Dahl to the role of General Manager (GM), Vice-President (VP) for VIMN in the Nordics.


Dahl, who joined Viacom in 2005, is due to take up his new role on Monday 1st October 2018, reporting to James Currell, President of VIMN in the UK, Northern and Eastern Europe. In his new role, the executive will be responsible for spearheading Viacom’s growth strategy in the Nordics, which has one of most advanced OTT markets in the world.

He replaces Andrea Sahlgren, who is leaving Viacom after 12 years to take a post at Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group), MTG’s newly separated entertainment and studios company.

Commenting on the promotion, Currell said: “Jesper has played an instrumental role in many of our major developments and key successes in the Nordics, including the launch of our popular new SVOD service, Paramount+ and significantly growing our distribution footprint in the region. I’m delighted that Jesper is set to take the helm for us in this important market and that we have such breadth of talent to draw on from within Viacom, following Andrea’s departure, who leaves the business in great shape.”

Dahl added: “With OTT penetration at an all-time high in the Nordics, we’re at a very exciting phase in the evolution of content consumption. The delivery of strong content and innovative solutions that meet the needs of both our partners and consumers is more important now than ever, and I’m looking forward to driving forward our ambitions in the SVOD space and further strengthening Viacom’s go-to-market offering”.

Dahl most recently worked as VIMN’s vice president of content distribution and sales, where he was focused on strategic growth and distribution opportunities in the Nordics, including the launch of streaming service Paramount+, which offers an exclusive first pay-TV windowing for Paramount Pictures’ new movie releases and other Viacom content. Dahl also held numerous positions at MTV Networks and Canal Digital.

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- Jeg er glad for at Jesper er klar til å ta over roret i dette viktige markedet, sier administrerende direktør James Currell.

Jesper Dahl tar over som nordisk leder i selskapet Viacom, som blant annet står bak kanaler og merkevarer som MTV, Nickelodeon og Paramount. Det skriver selskapet selv i en pressemelding.

Dahl håper å kunne være med på utviklingen av selskapet videre, og at de kan styrke sin tilstedeværelse på det norske markedet ytterligere.

- I Norge ser vi en økning i strømming og engasjement på våre digitale plattformer, spesielt for Nickelodeon, som er den største lineære kanalen for barn. Lanseringen av Paramount+ bidrar også til å styrke vår digitale tilstedeværelse på det norske markedet, sier Dahl i meldingen.

Dahl har blant annet ledet arbeidet med den nordiske distribusjonsvekststrategien og lanseringen av strømmetjenesten Paramount+.

Ledelsen i selskapet er svært glade for at Dahl nå rykker opp.

- Jeg er glad for at Jesper er klar til å ta over roret i dette viktige markedet, og at vi kan rekruttere talenter fra egne rekker, sier administrerende direktør for Europa, James Currell i meldingen.

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Sources: TBI Vision, Broadband TV News, Realscreen, C21 Media; H/T: Fagpressenytt; Additional source: Wikipedia.
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Nickelodeon Germany to Launch 'Nicks Extra-Klasse' Back-to-School Block in September 2018

Berlin - The summer holidays may be over for another year, but that's no cause for sadness, as Nickelodeon Germany (Deutschland) will be helping kids rock the beginning of the fresh school year with the channel's brand-new programming block Nicks Extra-Klasse!


Hosted by Nickelodeon presenter Sascha Quade, Nicks Extra-Klasse will feature the launch of Spotlight season three (93 episodes) and more brand-new episodes of School of Rock, as well as fan-favourite episodes of Die Thundermans and Henry Danger.

During the block, Sascha will also provide kids with cool tips and useful tricks to have a brilliant time at school, including about the perfect school outfit to wear. He'll be joined by a raft of popular social media stars, including: Chany Dakota, Joely White, Selina Mour und Falco Punch.

Nicks Extra-Klasse starts Monday 3rd September 2018 and will air weekdays from 18:15 Uhr on Nickelodeon Deutschland. See Nick Deutschland's press release below for full information!:

'Nicks Extra-Klasse': Nickelodeon präsentiert tolle TV-Highlights und die besten Tipps und Tricks zum Schulanfang


Berlin, 22. August 2018 – Die Ferien sind vorbei – doch kein Grund zur Traurigkeit: Nick hilft den Kids dabei, den Schulanfang ordentlich zu rocken. Im September präsentiert der Sender tolle TV-Highlights, unter anderem mit den Live-Action-Hits 'Die Thundermans' und 'Henry Danger' sowie brandneuen Episoden der Serie 'School of Rock'. Ab dem 3. September gibt es zudem die neue Staffel von 'Spotlight' zu sehen. Unter dem Motto 'Nicks Extra-Klasse' wird der Schulanfang für die Zuschauer so zum Klacks.

Darauf dürfen die Fans sich in der dritten Staffel von 'Spotlight' freuen:


Toni und Jannik sind nun endlich ein Paar und wollen es auch wieder beim Tanzen sein. Doch kann Toni nach ihrer Verletzung wieder voll einsteigen? Rubys neues Projekt hingegen ist es, Luke zum Star zu machen. Als Luke sich nicht verbiegen lassen will, konzentriert sie sich wieder auf das, was ihr am wichtigsten ist: Ihr Rubyversum und darauf, selber voll durchzustarten. Und wie schlagen sich wohl die vielen neuen Schüler an der Berlin School of Arts?

Außerdem gibt es im September coole Tipps und Tricks für den perfekten Schulalltag von Nickelodeon-Moderator Sascha Quade. Montags bis freitags präsentiert er nützliche Tipps für die Schule, zum Beispiel: „Das perfekte Schuloutfit“. Unterstützt wird er dabei unter anderem von den bekannten Social-Stars Chany Dakota, Joely White, Selina Mour und Falco Punch.

Die Tipps & Tricks für den Schulalltag von Sascha Quade gibt es an dem 3. September immer montags bis freitags um 18:15 Uhr (direkt vor 'School of Rock') zu sehen.

Das 'Nicks Extra-Klasse' Live-Action Line-Up im Überblick:

Montag bis Freitag:
18:15 Uhr – School of Rock (neue Folgen)
18:40 Uhr – Henry Danger
19:05 Uhr – Die Thundermans
19:30 Uhr – Spotlight (neue Folgen der dritten Staffel)

--Ende--

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Additional source: Google Translate.
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Michael Peña Joins ‘Dora the Explorer’ Movie as Dora’s Father

Dora the Explorer has found her dad!


Michael Pena | Credits: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage

Michael Peña has closed a deal to join Paramount’s live-action feature based on the character from Nickelodeon's beloved preschool series of the same name. The movie stars Isabela Moner (100 Things to Do Before High School, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Transformers: The Last Knight, Sicario: Day of the Soldado, Instant Family) in the film’s title role.

Pena now joins Eva Longoria as the parents of the titular character, a girl who has spent most of her life exploring the jungle with them, but now must navigate her most dangerous adventure yet: high school.

In the series Dora's father is named Cole Márquez, however it's currently unknown whether this name will also be used in the feature film.

Per the studio, the movie will tell the story of Dora, a girl who has spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, but now must navigate her most dangerous adventure yet: high school. Always the explorer, Dora quickly finds herself leading Boots (her best friend, a monkey), Diego, and a rag tag group of teens on a live-action adventure to save her parents and solve the impossible mystery behind a lost Inca civilization.

Moner and Pena are joined in the film by: Eugenio Derbez (Overboard, Instructions Not Included, How to Be A Latin Lover), who plays Alejandro, a mysterious jungle inhabitant who tries to protect the teenagers from the marauders. The film also features big screen newcomer Micke Moreno (Escobar: Paradise Lost), in the role of cousin Diego; Nicholas Coombe (Spy Kids: Mission Control, Midnight Sun) as Randy, a fellow high schooler who develops an immediate crush on Dora; Madeleine Madden (Picnic at Hanging Rock, Tidelands) as the school’s snooty class president, Sammy; and Academy Award nominee Adriana Barraza (Babel, Amores Perros, Thor, The 33) as Dora’s grandma, Abuelita Valerie. Temuera Morrison (Green Lantern, Moana) will play the role of Powell. Additional key casting announcements are forthcoming.

Peña is currently on screens with Ant-Man and the Wasp, reprising the fan-favorite role of small-time criminal Luis in the Marvel movie that has grossed $466 million worldwide. Currently, he can be seen leading the Netflix original Extinction. He recently wrapped shooting The Mule, a crime drama with Clint Eastwood and Bradley Cooper, and will be seen in season four of Netflix's Narcos: Mexico. Pena is repped by CAA, Management 360 and Stone Genow. Peña has also appeared in My Fellow Americans, Gone in 60 Seconds, End of Watch, Tower Heist, The Martian and Fury.

Dora the Explorer is produced by Christopher Robin producer Kristin Burr, who is joined by longtime Bobin associate, executive producer John G. Scotti (The Muppets, Muppets Most Wanted, Alice Through the Looking Glass) as well as executive producers Julia Pistor (The Spiderwick Chronicles, A Series of Unfortunate Events) and Eugenio Derbez.


Bobin has assembled a talented team behind the camera that also includes reunions with Oscar®-winning production designer Dan Hennah (Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, Alice Through the Looking Glass) and costume designer Rahel Afiley (The Muppets, Muppets Most Wanted, Flight of the Conchords). The pair will be joined by six-time Goya Award winning (and BAFTA nominated) cinematographer Javier Aguirresarobe, A.S.C. (Secretos del corazón, The Others, Blue Jasmine, Thor: Ragnarok), film editor Mark Everson (Paddington, Paddington 2) and BAFTA-nominated VFX supervisor Andy Brown (Black Panther, House of Flying Daggers, Moulin Rouge!)

Dora the Explorer is currently in production, and is filming entirely in Australia’s Gold Coast, in the state of Queensland on the continent’s east coast south of Brisbane. Village Roadshow Studios, where the production is headquartered, has been host to several major Hollywood movies in the last few years, including The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Shallows, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok and, most recently, DC’s Aquaman. In addition to designer Hennah’s stage builds, the production is utilizing Queensland’s diverse landscape, notably tropical forests near Tamborine Mountain and Tallebudgera, to portray Dora’s jungle habitat.

Dora the Explorer is a Paramount Players and Nickelodeon production in association with Walden Media. The film is being supported by the Queensland Government via Screenland Queensland. Paramount will release the film on August 2, 2019.

More Nick: First Look at Isabela Moner in Paramount's 'Dora the Explorer' Movie!

Originally published: Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 5:37pm BST.

Original sources: The Hollywood Reporter; Additional source: Dora the Explorer Wiki, /Film.
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Remember When | Invader Zim's Organs | Nickelodeon

Remember when Invader Zim harvested organs for himself in "Dark Harvest"? Nickel-o-zone Acres remembers!


Couldn't make it to the Comic-Con Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus panel? Nickelodeon has got us covered – watch the entire discussion with commentary from the movie’s very own Richard Horvitz (voice of Zim), Rikki Simons (voice of Gir), creator Jhonen Vasquez, and Art Director Jenny Goldberg. It’s a conversation filled with exclusive art reveals and cast confessions that you. just. CAN’T. miss! Watch the panel here: http://bit.ly/zimsdcc18panel


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The Many Guest Stars of 'The Adventures of Pete & Pete' | NickSplat

Many famous faces guest starred The Adventures of Pete & Pete... do you remember then all? 👀


Featuring: Steve Buscemi, Iggy Pop, the late great Adam West, Selma Blair, LL Cool J, Patty Hearst, Chris Elliot, David Johansen, J.K. Simmons, Syd Straw, Gordon Gano, Janeane Garofalo, Bebe Neuwirth, and James Rebhorn!


Watch all your '90s Nickelodeon favorites on NickSplat, your late-night destination for your favorite childhood Nickelodeon cartoons and live-action shows! NickSplat doesn't question football-shaped heads, but embrace them - along with Reptar bars, a Big Ear of Corn, orange soda, and even slime for Pete (and Pete's) sake. Make your slime-covered Nickelodeon childhood dreams come true every night at 11 PM ET/PT, only on TeenNick USA! #NickSplat!

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Happy Birthday Stephen Hillenburg | SpongeBob SquarePants | Nickelodeon

A very Happy Birthday to the man who gave us SpongeBob SquarePants, Stephen Hillenburg! Hope you're having a Sponge-Tastic day! 🎉


On this day 19 years ago, we also met fearless heroes Mermaid Man (the late Ernest Borgnine) and Barnacle Boy (Tim Conway) in the flesh for the first time! 😂


SpongeBob | College Roommates


Which type of rockmate are you? 🏡

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Additional source: Facebook /Kenyan Evans.
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'Lost and Found' Final Storyboard | SpongeBob SquarePants | Vincent Waller

Vincent Waller, the Creative Director on Nickelodeon's hit original animated series SpongeBob SquarePants, has unveiled a Sponge-Tastic video on his official YouTube channel featuring the Final storyboard for the SpongeBob SquarePants episode "Lost and Found"! Check them out below, and watch the finished episodes in full on Nickelodeon, Nick.com and the Nick App!



Written By: Dani Michaeli
Rough Storyboard By: Fred Osmond
Plussed Storyboard By: Sherm Cohen & his crew extraordinary cartoonists
Animatic By: Estrella Capin

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Originally published: Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 12:20am BST.
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THE ZONE | AUTOCOMPLETELY AWESOME | RTMNT | YTV

What's up Z-Heads! In the Zone today, Suki and Jesse use Google's autocomplete feature to answer questions about your favourite teenage turtles! Enjoy!



Why do the Turtles wear different colours? What Ninja Turtle is the best looking? Is Splinter a good father? What is the best pizza topping? Does mutagen exist? And is it good on pizza? Find out all the answers in the video above!

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles premieres Monday 17th September 2018 on Nickelodeon USA and Friday 21st September 2018 on YTV! Visit nick.com and ytv.com/rise for more information about Rise of the TMNT.

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

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A Nick é a favor de um mundo melhor | Nickelodeon Brasil

Converse com os adultos sobre temas importantes como desrespeito, preconceito, maus tratos, corrupção e, claro, a pirataria!



Mais Nick: Nickelodeon Brazil to Host Meus Prêmios Nick 2018 at Citibank Hall in São Paulo on Wednesday 17th October 2018!
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