Monday, March 04, 2019

Nickelodeon India Acquires 'Zig & Sharko' Season 3; Renews Rights for Seasons 1 & 2

Nickelodeon India has acquired the rights to the third season of the popular animated series Zig & Sharko, a French animated slapstick comedy television series that chronicles the conflict between Zig, a hungry brown hyena, and Sharko, a great white shark, who live on a volcanic island, in addition to renewing the rights to the show’s first two seasons! The deal builds on Nick India's long-standing partnership with French animation studio Xilam Animation, and follows the the third seasons' successful debut at MIPCOM 2018.

Update (4/3/2019): Nickelodeon India will premiere Zig & Sharko season three "later this year"!


On the high seas, the beach or an ocean liner, Zig, a island-bound hungry hyena has one thing in mind: dining on Marina, the carefree mermaid. With help from Bernie, a genius hermit-crab, he comes up with the zaniest plans to capture and get to his paws her…but that’s forgetting Marina's devoted pal Sharko, the shark with rippling muscles who will do anything to rescue and protect his mermaid honey!


Zig & Sharko is created and directed by Olivier Jean-Marie and produced by Xilam Animation (Oggy & the Cockroaches). The series made its debut on Canal+ in France on December 21, 2010, followed by its debut on Nickelodeon in India during early 2011. The first two seasons feature 52 x 30' / 156 X 7’ episodes.

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Originally published: Tuesday, December 04, 2018.

Original source: The Fan Carpet; Additional sources: Zig & Sharko Wiki, TelevisionPost, Wikipedia, Netflix, Xilam Wikia.
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Toledo Walleye Host Nickelodeon Weekend featuring Rise of the TMNT Over March, 2-3

Toledo, Ohio - COWABUNGA! The Toledo Walleye hockey team has announced the Turtley Awesome news that professional minor league ECHL ice hockey team will host a Nickelodeon Weekend featuring Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in March 2019! Below are the details for both days of the Toledo Walleye's Nickelodeon Weekend!:


Saturday, March 2, 2019
Match: Toledo Walleye vs. Fort Wayne Komets
Time: 7:15 PM – 10 PM EST
Location: Huntington Center (Toledo; Home Ground)
Tickets: ticketreturn.com

GAMEDAY THEME - NICKELODEON WEEKEND
The Walleye are pairing with Nickelodeon to bring you a weekend of fun! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be the main attraction, as the Walleye sport specialty TMNT jerseys on the ice!

SPECIALTY JERSEY - TMNT JERSEYS
To celebrate Nickelodeon Weekend, the Walleye will wear TMNT jerseys! Jerseys will be auctioned with proceeds benefiting Walleye Wishing Well and local charities.


ENTERTAINMENT - TMNT APPEARANCE
Cowabunga! Your four favorite pizza eating turtles are coming to the Huntington Center on Saturday, March 2! There will be a TMNT photobooth throughout the game open to anyone with a game ticket. Purchase the meal combo for only $20 and get the first chance to visit the Turtles! The combo includes your game ticket, a personal pizza, and early entry into the arena. Photos with TMNT are FREE to anyone with a game ticket.

SPECIAL EVENT - GIRL SCOUT & AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS EXPERIENCE
The Toledo Walleye are excited to bring back the Scout Experience! After the game, this VIP experience will include an open skate! Plus purchase your souvenir flashlight for $6! See www.toledowalleye.com/scouts for more information.

Presented by A-Gas in the Americas.

Sunday, March 3, 2019
Match: Toledo Walleye vs. Indy Fuel
Time: 5:15 PM – 8 PM EST
Location: Huntington Center (Toledo; Home Ground)
Tickets: ticketreturn.com

GAMEDAY THEME - NICKELODEON WEEKEND
The Walleye are pairing with Nickelodeon to bring you a weekend of fun! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be the main attraction, as the Walleye sport specialty TMNT jerseys on the ice!

SPECIALTY JERSEY - TMNT JERSEYS
To celebrate Nickelodeon Weekend, the Walleye will wear TMNT jerseys! Jerseys will be auctioned with proceeds benefiting Walleye Wishing Well and local charities.

SPECIAL EVENT - POSTGAME OPEN SKATE WITH THE WALLEYE
Join us every Sunday for a FREE open skate at the Huntington Center immediately following the game. Open skate participants can lace up in The Aquarium near the Jefferson Avenue Lobby. On select Sundays, the Walleye team will join the fans on the ice! Open skate participants can provide their own skates or can rent them at the Huntington Center for $5. The open skate will last approximately (1) hour after the game.

Presented by A-Gas in the Americas.

The Toledo Walleye's Nickelodeon Weekend is part of ECHL's partnership with Nickelodeon, in which the league will host Nickelodeon Takeover Experience's at 26 home games during the upcoming 2018-19 season.

Eugenio Derbez Reveals He Nearly Died Three Times Whilst Filming the 'Dora the Explorer' Movie

It seems like there was just as much adventure behind-the-scenes as there will be on-screen in Paramount Players and Nickelodeon Movies' upcoming live-action Dora the Explorer movie!


Dora the Explorer 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.

When we think of Hollywood stars, we may think of them having the careers on earth, however, Mexican superstar Eugenio Derbez has revealed that he nearly died three times from several accidents whilst he was in the Australian jungle for five months filming the Dora the Explorer movie!

At a recent press conference at Televisa, the actor, who has starred in movies such as Overboard; Instructions Not Included; How to Be A Latin Lover, said "I also survived Australia, because in the jungle there are deadly animals and nine of the 10 snakes are poisonous and nine of the 10 spiders are poisonous."

"I survived because we were putting life in that film," Derbez, who portrays Alejandro, a mysterious jungle inhabitant who tries to protect the teenagers from the marauders in the film.

Dora the Explorer stars Isabela Moner (100 Things to Do Before High School, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Sicario: Day of the Soldado) will star as the titular teen, who heads out on an adventure with her best friend, Boots the monkey, and her cousin Diego.

11-time Emmy and four-time BAFTA nominee director James Bobin (Alice Through the Looking Glass) has assembled a cast of diverse superstars such as: 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), who portrays the teen adventurer; Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives, Overboard) and Michael Peña, who play the parents of the titular character; 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; Jeffrey Wahlberg (Future World, Ballers, Counterpart, Reefa) 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), who will play the role of Powell; Q’orianka Kilcher (The Alienist), will play Inca Princess Kawillaka; Pia Miller (Home and Away) as Dora's aunt Mami; Madelyn Miranda, who portrays Young Dora; and Benicio del Toro as the voice of Swiper the fox.

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. Nicholas Stoller and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel wrote the script, and Walden Media is co-financing and co-producing the film with Paramount, which is slated to release Dora the Explorer on Aug. 2, 2019.

Dora the Explorer is based on the popular Nickelodeon children’s show, and Paramount Players has a mandate to leverage Viacom-owned properties for the big screen treatment. The studio is also developing a feature adaptation of the beloved Nick series Are You Afraid of the Dark? and a live-action/CG-animated hybrid Rugrats movie inspired by Nickelodeon's beloved '90s animated series of the same name.

The production marks the lovable Latina character’s big screen debut (and first live-action adaptation on any platform) after fourteen seasons (2000-2014) and 172 episodes on Nickelodeon.

Dora the Explorer recently wrapped filming 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.

From El Universal:

Derbez explora en Australia

A pesar de que la televisión lo dio a conocer y hasta se dio “el lujo” de despreciar a Alfonso Cuarón cuando este era estudiante, tal parece que la carrera de Eugenio Derbez ahora ha tomado auge en el séptimo arte, por lo que se le verá más activo en ese medio en los próximos meses.

En conferencia de prensa en las instalaciones de Televisa, donde acudió a grabar una emisión del programa Me caigo de risa, el actor y productor, quien ahora se codea con los grandes de Hollywood, resaltó que se estrenarán en próximas fechas en México y en otros países El complot mongol en abril; la cinta de animación en la que presta su voz, Mascotas 2 en junio; y la película de acción viva del clásico infantil Dora, la exploradora, en la que encarna al guía de Dora que la llevará por una aventura.

“Tengo un personaje muy interesante que me ha demandado actoralmente en mi carrera, además de que sobreviví a Australia, porque en la jungla hay animales mortíferos y hay nueve de las 10 serpientes y nueve de las 10 arañas más venenosas”, explicó el actor, quien rodó en la jungla de Australia por cinco meses, en los que cuenta, estuvo tres veces a punto de morir debido a varios accidentes.

“Sobreviví porque estábamos arreglando la vida en ese filme”, resaltó sobre su trabajo en Dora, la exploradora, que estrenará en agosto.

En el Oscar. Sobre su experiencia como miembro de la Academia de Artes y Ciencias Cinematográficas que califica las cintas que participan en los Oscar, precisó que como mexicano hubiera deseado que ROMA ganara en la mayoría de categorías.

“No puedes votar si no ves las cintas, entonces me aventé un maratón agradable de películas, te dan 120, de las cuales fueron 30 o 40 las más importantes. Tuve que dejar todo, tu voto es secreto, es interesante, pero muy complicado, estoy agradecido. ROMA hizo un papel estupendo en los Oscar y sobre todo en un año tan políticamente complicado”.

Derbez recuerdó cuando Cuarón era estudiante y le pidió que actuara en una cinta, la cual declinó porque en Televisa le habían ofrecido su primer programa estelar y como acababa de nacer su hija Aisslin, necesitaba dinero para mantenerla.

“Le dije me gusta participar con los jóvenes, pero que en ese momento no se podía. Si me llamara ahora me encantaría, pero creo tendría que ser algo muy especial porque el cine de Cuarón es más profundo y fuerte y lo mío no tanto, lo mas profundo que he hecho es No se aceptan devoluciones, ese filme tiene más mensaje”.

Para Complot mongol, el actor comparte créditos con Bárbara Mori, Damián Alcázar, Roberto Sosa y Rodrigo Murray, entre otros.

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Source: Tribuna; Additional sources: Google Translate, DeepL Translator, La Verdad Noticias, Quién, RPP Noticias, Radio Fórmula.
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Nickelodeon Germany, Switzerland & Austria to Premiere 'Rise of the TMNT' on Monday 8th April 2019; Digitally Premieres First Two Episodes

COWABUNGA! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles return in Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Nickelodeon's brand-new 2D-animated series which reimagines the characters in a fresh new way, premiering Monday 8th April 2019 on Nickelodeon Germany (Deutschland), Nickelodeon Switzerland (Schweiz) and Nickelodeon Austria (Österreich)! Following it's debut, new episodes of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, locally titled Der Aufstieg der Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, will continue to air regularly on Nick Deutschland.

Update (4/3): Nickelodeon Deutschland will launch Der Aufstieg der Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Monday 8th April 2019 by airing the show's first two episodes back-to-back at 16:35 Uhr and 16:55 Uhr, respectively. Following launch, Nick will continue to air all-new episodes weekdays at 16:35 Uhr.

Nickelodeon Schweiz and Österreich will launch Der Aufstieg der Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Monday 8th April 2019 at 16:10 Uhr. Following launch, Nick will continue to air all-new episodes weekdays at 16:10 Uhr.


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

Raph, Leo, Donnie and Mikey emerge from the sewers and tap into undiscovered ninja powers in Nickelodeon's reimagined, 2D-animated series Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which made its world debut on Monday 17th September 2018 on Nickelodeon USA. The action-comedy series follows the band of brothers as they discover new powers and encounter a mystical world they never knew existed beneath the streets of New York City. Following its US launch, the series is now rolling out globally across Nickelodeon's channels and branded blocks in 170+ countries and territories. Click here for more international Rise of the TMNT premiere dates.


Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles follows the Turtles on all-new adventures as they master new powers, encounter absurd mutants and battle bizarre villains, each with their own motivations. Ranging from mystics, mutants and madmen, new creatures and villains emerge to take on Raph, Leo, Donnie and Mikey in battles across New York City. From the tallest skyscraper to the dankest sewer drain, the brothers learn to work together and navigate the perils of New York City and the hidden realms below in order to fulfill their destiny to become a team of heroes.

In the half-hour launch episode, "Mystic Mayhem", the Turtles discover for the first time that they're not the weirdest things in New York.

The US-dub of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles stars the voice talent of Omar Miller (Ballers) as Raph, a jagged-shelled snapping turtle; Ben Schwartz (Parks and Recreation) as Leo, a red-eared slider turtle; Josh Brener (Silicon Valley) as Donnie, a soft-shell turtle; Brandon Mychal Smith (You're The Worst) as Mikey, a box turtle; Kat Graham (The Vampire Diaries) as April O'Neil, a street savvy native New Yorker; Eric Bauza (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) as Splinter, father figure and sensei to the Turtles; and WWE Superstar John Cena as the villainous, Baron Draxum.

The Deutsche dub of Der Aufstieg der Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles includes YouTuber Torge Ulrich ("Freshtorge") as Todd Capybara, celebrity chef Alexander Herrmann as Meat Sweats, and actor and comedian Christian Tramitz as Baron Draxum.

The line-up of guest stars voicing new mutants and bizarre villains in the US-dub of RTMNT includes: Lena Headey (Game of Thrones) as Big Mama, a gigantic spider mutant; John Michael Higgins (Pitch Perfect) as Warren Stone, a former news anchor turned mutant earthworm; Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants) as Albearto, a singing, birthday-loving rampaging robot; Sam Richardson and Tim Simons (Veep) as Muninn and Huginn, gargoyles who are never far from their master, Baron Draxum; John Rotten Lydon (Public Image Ltd 'PiL' and Sex Pistols) as Meat Sweats, a power-hungry mutant pig; Rhys Darby (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle) as Hypno-Potamus, a mutant magician/hippo; and Jorge Gutierrez (El Tigre) as Ghostbear, a human pro-wrestler champion with a taste for cheating.


In addition, Rob Paulsen (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and Maurice LaMarche (Animaniacs) reunite behind the mic as Foot Lieutenant, the de-facto leader of the Foot Clan, and Foot Brute, the Foot Lieutenant's right hand man.

Nickelodeon has renewed Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for a second season.

Below is a list of currently announced brand-new Der Aufstieg der Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set to debut on Nickelodeon Deutschland in April 2019:

Monday 8th April 2019 at 16:35 Uhr: Das mystische Chaos
Monday 8th April 2019 at 16:55 Uhr: Donnies Geschenke
Tuesday 9th April 2019 at 16:35 Uhr: Schlagfeste Schlagzeilen
Wednesday 10th April 2019 at 16:35 Uhr: Schlagfeste Schlagzeilen
Thursday 11th April 2019 at 16:35 Uhr: Nieder mit dem Kranksein
Friday 12th April 2019 at 16:35 Uhr: Nieder mit dem Kranksein

Below is a list of currently announced brand-new Der Aufstieg der Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set to debut on Nickelodeon Schweiz and Österreich in April 2019:

Monday 8th April 2019 at 16:10 Uhr: Das mystische Chaos
Tuesday 9th April 2019 at 16:10 Uhr: Donnies Geschenke
Wednesday 10th April 2019 at 16:10 Uhr: Schlagfeste Schlagzeilen
Thursday 11th April 2019 at 16:10 Uhr: Schlagfeste Schlagzeilen
Friday 12th April 2019 at 16:10 Uhr: Nieder mit dem Kranksein

To celebrate the upcoming launch of Der Aufstieg der Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Nickelodeon GSA today (Tuesday 29th January 2019) digitally premiered the first two episodes of the all-new series across its digital network: online at nick.de/turtles, on the Nickelodeon Play app, as well as on Nickelodeon Deutschland's official Facebook page and official YouTube channel.

Nickelodeon GSA also unveiled a exclusive preview today at the 2019 Spielwarenmesse Toy Fair in Nuremberg, Germany. Hosted by Nickelodeon with special guest Alexander Herrmann (voice of Meat Sweats), guests and journalists at the annual toy fair had the opportunity to experience the new 2D look of the Turtles up close, and gain an insight of the the planned new consumer products line inspired by the new series, which will be released in late 2019.

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Germany Switzerland Austria (GSA) has named leading US toy manufacturer Jazwares as their exclusive distribution partner for Nickelodeon's upcoming 2D animated Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. The agreement will see Jazwares distribute Der Aufstieg der Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures, role play toys, playsets and more from Playmates Toys, the longtime master toy licensee for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, in the DACH (Germany (Deutschland), Austria (Österreich) and Switzerland (Schweiz)) region.

GANZE FOLGE | Der Aufstieg der Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 🗡 | Nickelodeon Deutschland



Neue Serie, neue Kräfte, neue Abenteuer - Die Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sind zurück! Schau dir exklusiv die GANZE 1. FOLGE der brandneuen Serie „Der Aufstieg der Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles“ auf YouTube an! 🗡

Viewers can visit http://www.nick.de/turtles, the Nick Play app and the show's official Facebook page for more information and to watch Turtley Awesome video clips from the series, and follow @TMNT everywhere else for Turtle Power updates.

Below is Nickelodeon Deutschland's official press release announcing the Turtley Awesome news!:

Der Aufstieg der Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Nickelodeon stellt neue Serie der berühmtesten Schildkröten der Welt mit prominenter Unterstützung vor


Berlin/Nürnberg, 29. Januar 2019. Jede Generation hat ihre eigenen Geschichten der Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Die neuesten Abenteuer heißen Der Aufstieg der Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles und zeigen die berühmtesten Schildkröten der Welt im brandneuen Look. Die erste Episode gibt es ab sofort als Online-Premiere auf den digitalen Plattformen von Nickelodeon zu sehen. Ab dem 8. April laufen die Schildkröten dann im TV bei Nick.


Torge Ulrich

Neue Kräfte, absurde Mutanten und bizarre Schurken treffen in der neuesten Turtles-Serie „Der Aufstieg der Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles“ aufeinander. Im Kampf um Frieden und Gerechtigkeit in New York City treten ihnen Leo, Donnie, Raph und Mikey entgegen. Vom höchsten Wolkenkratzer bis zum tiefsten Abwasserkanal: Die Brüder müssen zusammenarbeiten und sich souverän und krötenstark durch die Gefahren New Yorks bewegen, um ihr Schicksal zu erfüllen und die größten Helden der Stadt zu werden. Die Serie, die im April bei dem Kindersender Nick an den Start geht, kommt dabei in einem völlig neuen Look daher. Neue Animationen und Charaktere sorgen für Abwechslung und Spannung.


Alexander Herrmann

Erstmalig in Deutschland werden in der Turtles-Serie neue charakteristische Nebenfiguren von prominenten Gästen vertont. Mit dabei sind Schauspieler und Comedian Christian Tramitz (spricht Baron Draxum), TV-Koch Alexander Herrmann (spricht den Koch Speckschwarte) und YouTuber und Comedian Torge Ulrich („Freshtorge“; spricht den Sonderling Todd). Sie leihen der Serie ihre markanten und unverwechselbaren Stimmen für Schurken, bizarre Köche und wundersame Kreaturen.


Christian Tramitz

Premiere feiert Der Aufstieg der Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles mit einer exklusiven Online-Preview am 29. Januar. Die ersten beiden Episoden der neuen Serie können ab sofort auf allen digitalen Plattformen von Nickelodeon gesehen werden, inklusive nick.de/turtles, der Nick App und Facebook. Ab dem 8. April 2019 wird die Serie dann fortlaufend im TV gezeigt.

Die erste exklusive Preview der neuen Serie Der Aufstieg der Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fand am 29. Januar im Rahmen der Nürnberger Spielwarenmesse statt. Mit der prominenten Unterstützung von TV-Koch Alexander Herrmann hatten die anwesenden Journalisten und Gäste die Möglichkeit den neuen 2D-Look der Turtles hautnah zu erleben. Einen Einblick gab es zudem auf die geplante neue Consumer Products-Linie der berühmten Schildkröten, die Ende 2019 erscheinen wird.

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Originally published: Tuesday, January 29, 2019.

Additional sources: Google Translate, fernsehserien.de.
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Diversity, Max & Harvey, Jess Folley and Roadtrip Join Nickelodeon SLIMEFEST UK 2019 as Resident Acts

Diversity, Max & Harvey, Jess Folley and Roadtrip Join Slimefest as Resident Acts!

Following the huge success of last year’s shows, Diversity, Max and Harvey, Jess Folley and Road Trip will be returning to SLIMEFEST 2019!

Acts will perform at all shows at The Arena, Blackpool Pleasure Beach alongside hosts Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely


London, 4th March, 2019 – Iconic dance group Diversity, social media stars and singers Max & Harvey, The Voice Kids Winner Jess Folley and YouTube sensations RoadTrip are announced as resident acts for Nickelodeon’s SLIMEFEST in partnership with VisitBlackpool! Hosted by Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely from 20th - 22nd October at The Arena, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, the resident acts will perform across all six shows over the weekend (13:00 and 18:00 showings).

Filled with SLIME, MUSIC and MAYHEM join Nickelodeon for the biggest and slimiest event of the year in Blackpool! Packed full of top music acts, special guests, your favourite Nickelodeon stars and most importantly, SLIME!

Families can click here for more information on the music and slime-filled events.

Please note: Due to the enormous demand for tickets, members of the public are being advised to acquire tickets as soon as possible or look for official competitions on Nickelodeon UK’s official social channels, website as well as on https://www.visitblackpool.com – so please check the platforms for more information on how to enter.

Plus, you don’t have to wait until the show starts for the fun to begin; every SLIMEFEST ticket also includes a Pleasure Beach Pass, or you can choose to purchase a Pleasure Beach Wristband which gives you unlimited riding all day. You can also choose to extend your visit the fun with a 7-day Blackpool Resort Pass.

Oh and shhh, there's a super slimy, big green secret to tell you. For children aged between 8-15 years old, a SLIME PIT ticket will get them up-close to their favourite stars, plus it’s the ONLY way to experience the SLIME! Accompanying parents/guardians & younger children can experience the fun with a seated ticket or a standing adult ticket (for adults and kids 15yrs +)


Jordan and Perri said “It’s our fourth time hosting this incredible event in Blackpool – we can’t wait for even more slime and music this year! We’re all looking forward to performing for you too . . . the energy is always amazing!”


Diversity members Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely have a longstanding relationship as presenters with Nickelodeon UK, from hosting their own show Jordan and Perri’s Ultimate Block Party in 2013 and performing with Diversity at the Kids’ Choice Awards UK nomination shows.


Max and Harvey said “We are so excited to be coming back for SLIMEFEST 2019! We can't wait to see our fans and hang out with the other artists. We're ready to see everyone get slimed!"

Max & Harvey's refreshingly fun and authentic sound has connected with fans across the globe. The 16-year-old Berkshire based twin brothers have been singing and playing instruments from an early age. They came to prominence three years ago, posting covers of their favorite songs, as well as their own original songs, on their social media platforms. The duo have just been nominated for "Favourite Social Music Star" in Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019, and fans can vote for them to win the orange blimp now at kca.nick.co.uk.


Road Trip said: “Slimefest 2019 is going to be amazing, we can’t wait to perform for you all over the weekend – we’re excited to be back in Blackpool – see you in October!”

RoadTrip’s online presence has grown so fast in the UK, due to RoadTrip TV (YouTube) that without ever doing a single show, they sold out their first ever headline Tour playing across the UK and Ireland. Unsigned and completely independent the boys have scored CBBC TV show appearances and played Big Gig Wembley and last year’s SLIMEFEST.


Jess Folley said: “I’m so excited to be singing for you all at SLIMEFEST, it’s going to be amazing and I can’t wait to get slimy!”

Jess Folley is a young singer/songwriter who shot to fame when she won the first ever series of ITV’s The Voice Kids. She released her first single “Chasing Shadows” last year and she is currently working on her own EP to be released later this year.

More information on the SLIMEFEST 2019 performers will be announced in the coming weeks.



Hosted by Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely, SLIMEFEST 2018 saw performances from Diversity along with music acts: Busted, Becky Hill, Jonas Blue, Jack & Jack, HRVY, Max and Harvey, Nickelodeon star and YouTube teen sensation JoJo Siwa and The Thundermans star Kira Kosarin as a special guest.

Over 100,000 people have attended related SLIMEFEST events across the globe in the US, Australia, Italy, UK, Germany and Spain.

Slime fans in the USA will have the chance to experience more SLIME, MUSIC and MAYHEM of SLIMEFEST in Chicago, Illinois in June 2019!

Stars Get Slimy At Nickelodeon SLIMEFEST 2018

Take a look at this aweslime photo gallery from SLIMEFEST 2018!

My Dinner With Bigfoot | Henry Danger | Trailer | Nickelodeon

Bigfoot is real - real handsome that is! In the next brand-new episode of Henry Danger, when the gang befriends Bigfoot in the woods, Kid Danger (Jace Norman) and Captain Man (Cooper Barnes) try to help get rid of a pesky jerkbag hunter that's been trying to capture him. But will there big plan lead to an even bigger problem? Find out in the all-new Henry Danger episode "My Dinner With Bigfoot" (#514), premiering Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 8:00pm ET/PT, only on Nickelodeon USA! Check out the promo below!:



Did you hear? Henry Danger has been nominated in Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019! Click here for more info!

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Mark Hamill & Kira Kosarin Star in 'Lucky' ☘️Official Trailer | #LuckyTheMovie | Nickelodeon

Mark Hamill & Kira Kosarin Star in 'Lucky' ☘️Official Trailer | #LuckyTheMovie



Join Hap McSweeney, the world’s unluckiest leprechaun, and his BFFs, on the ultimate heist to steal back his family’s lucky pot of gold! Featuring Kira Kosarin and Mark Hamill, Nickelodeon’s new original movie, “Lucky,” is sure to shamrock your world! Don’t miss the premiere of Lucky, Friday, March 8th at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon USA! Find out more by clicking the following link!: http://po.st/LuckyTheMovie

I'm so excited for Lucky! 🍀 Are you?

Lucky 🍀 Official Trailer #4



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Originally published: Saturday, March 02, 2019.
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Cousins For Life | 'Clothes Call' Trailer | Nickelodeon USA

In the next brand-new episode of Cousins for Life, Stuart's got a new invention, but will a deal with a social media superstar fall apart? Find out in the all-new Cousins for Life episode "Clothes Call", premiering Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 8:30pm ET/PT, only on Nickelodeon USA! Check out the promo below!:



In the brand-new Cousins for Life episode "Clothes Call" (#106), Ivy (Scarlet Spencer) and Stuart (Dallas Dupree Young) invent biodegradable clothes, but their prototypes disintegrate too quickly, leaving Lewis (Ron G.) in an unfortunate situation at work when his suits begin falling apart in the middle of a court case!

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Celebrate Henry Danger’s 100th Episode Ft. The Thundermans & iCarly Throwback | #3ThingsYouMissed | Nickelodeon

Celebrate Henry Danger’s 100th Episode Ft. The Thundermans & iCarly Throwback | #3ThingsYouMissed



What do Henry Danger, The Thundermans, and iCarly all have in common? I'm 100% sure you’ll want to find out! Don’t miss this week’s episode of Three Things You Missed and catch more Henry Danger, The Thundermans, and iCarly only on Nickelodeon!

Did you hear? Henry Danger has been nominated in Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019! Click here for more info!

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Dude Perfect Talk Getting Slimed, BTS / KPOP, & More! | Nickelodeon

Dude Perfect Talk Getting Slimed, BTS / KPOP, & More! | Nick



The Dude Perfect Dudes talk about the time they got slimed, what they think of Korean pop music, and more! Who do you think their favorite football players are? What do you want know about the Dudes? Let Nickelodeon know in the comments on YouTube Catch more of The Dude Perfect Show on Nick!

Which Dude are YOU most like?! 🥇

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Kids’ Funny Horse Jokes | Laugh Along w/ Corn & Peg, PAW Patrol, & More! | Nick Jr.

Kids’ Funny Horse Jokes | Laugh Along w/ Corn & Peg, PAW Patrol, & More! | Nick Jr.



Turn your NEIGHs into YAYs with these hilarious horse jokes inspired by the silly series, ‘Corn & Peg’. You can find more of your kid’s favorite shows weekday mornings on Nickelodeon and everywhere you find Nick Jr.

Corn & Peg sure know how to put a smile on your faces. Horse around with them and learn some new jokes. What do you call a horse that loves to watch TV? Or a story told by a horse? Here’s another you’ve probably never heard before: why did the pony go to the doctor? This video includes funny and clever jokes and riddles, along with reactions from the PAW Patrol pups, Trinket and Nella the Princess Knight, Corn and Peg, and more! These jokes are all about horses so you will be galloping and giggling all at the same time. You’ll tickle their funny bone and yours too when you listen to all the jokes this video includes!

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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. 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.

You can also download premium apps featuring your child's favorite Nick Jr. shows on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon, including Nick Jr. Draw and Play and Nick Jr. Let’s Learn!

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PAW Patrol: Mega Pups 🐾 | Sneak Peek | Nick Jr. Nederlands

PAW Patrol: Mega Pups 🐾 | Sneak Peek | Nick Jr. Nederlands



It’s coming… the biggest event in PAW Patrol history! PAW Patrol fans have never seen their favorite animated cartoon characters this strong… this fast… this PAWsome! 🐾 Can’t wait for this pup-tastic premiere? Catch a sneak peek of the Mighty Pups movie trailer plus an extended clip from the new episode. Watch as Marshall, Everest, Chase, Skye, and Rubble learn to use their super powers. They’re freezing! They’re flying! They’re fired up! They’ve saved Adventure Bay before, and now it’s up to the pups to save the world.

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Worcester Railers to Host Nickelodeon Night featuring Rise of the TMNT Jerseys on Saturday, March 9, 2019

Worcester, MA - COWABUNGA! The Worcester Railers hockey team has announced the Turtley Awesome news that professional minor league ECHL ice hockey team will host a Nickelodeon Night featuring Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Saturday, March 9, 2019, when the Railers face off against the Norfolk Admirals!


At Nickelodeon Night with the Worcester Railers, the Railers will wear specialty jersey inspired by Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, similar to the jersey below, presented by the Worcester Credit Union!


The ice hockey match will take place at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA, the home ground of the Worcester Railers HC. Puck drops at 7:05 p.m. Tickets to attend the match are available to purchase now on TicketMaster.com.

In additional to being able to see their favorite team wear Rise of the TMNT-themed jerseys, fans will also have an opportunity to take their photo with the Stanley Cup during the game. Every Saturday night home game is SATURDAY NIGHT SIGNINGS presented by MidState Auto Group with a Railers player signing autographs during the first intermission.

The Worcester Railers' Nickelodeon Night is part of ECHL's partnership with Nickelodeon, in which the league will host Nickelodeon Takeover Experience's at 26 home games during the upcoming 2018-19 season.

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Funko Announces Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Green Ranger FunkO Cereal

It’s time to power up your breakfast – again!


After releasing Mighty Morphin Power Rangers cereal based on the show’s Red Ranger in 2018, Funko will be releasing a cereal based on the show’s iconic Green Ranger in 2019!

The newest breakfast item will join Funko’s successful line of Pop! Vinyl themed cereals, which already spans across brands including Rugrats, Looney Tunes and more.

The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers cereal will be green Cheerio’s called FunkO’s, themed after the original Green Ranger portrayed by actor Jason David Frank. The tagline reads “Tasty Treat. Fun to Eat”.

The cereal will be available exclusively at FYE retailers across the U.S., allowing fans to tap into Tommy Oliver’s Dragonzord powers for their early morning breakfast.

Fans who attend Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle, Washington will be able to purchase the cereal even earlier. The show takes place March 14-17, 2019. Head to the Funko booth to get your pack!

Fans who purchase the cereal will get a special Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Green Ranger Pop! Vinyl included in their box.

This will be one of the first third party, licensed Power Rangers products to release under Hasbro’s ownership of the brand, as indicated by the franchise’s new logo taking center stage on the cereal’s box.

Funko has also released t-shirts, toys, keychains, pencils, and more inspired by the long-running Power Rangers franchise.

Fans can catch the Power Rangers Beast Morphers, the latest season of Power Rangers, Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon USA!

Connect with Power Rangers: powerrangers.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

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Original source: Power Rangers NOW.
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Jason David Frank Training His Daughter to be a Power Ranger

Power Rangers super-star Jason David Frank has revealed that his daughter might be following in his footsteps by becoming a Power Ranger!

JASON DAVID FRANK: THE LEGACY


This week Power Rangers Beast Morphers, the 26th season of the long-running TV series premiered on Nickelodeon in the U.S. Earlier this year Power Rangers super-star Jason David Frank spoke with That Hashtag Show. During the interview, the topic of Jason’s daughter came up. He confirmed that Jenna Frank is currently training to follow in her father’s footsteps and maybe become a Power Ranger!

BEHIND THE MASK


Jason David Frank is a hero to millions. For decades, he portrayed Tommy Oliver in the iconic Power Rangers franchise, most recently returning to the series to celebrate the show's 25th anniversary in 2018.

. He recently released a video titled "Mask" that shared his inner struggles through his poetry. After opening up and talking about the man behind the Ranger, what motivates his writing and how he copes with his ever-changing life, the topic moved to his daughter. Jason was told about the fans’ wish that his daughter could become the Red Ranger and that he should pass on their encouragement.

“LET ME TEACH JENNA SOME STUFF”


He replied, “I will. And it was funny, because I was about to tell you that man, I’m training her hardcore right now. Just before we had this interview, I was running a little late, I was like, 'Okay, let me teach Jenna some stuff.' So, we talked, put together some stuff. I’m sure she posted that. But I think the biggest thing I’m teaching her, she’s got the looks, she’s got the talent, she’s got the karate, she got the last name Frank. But the biggest thing I needed to teach her is to be humble.”

“I’M ON A SEARCH FOR BALANCE”


Jason David Frank and Jenna Frank in 2013

“And this isn’t about being rich and famous. This is about reaching more people, to change people’s lives through who we are. And at the same time, we have to take care of our lives too. That’s what I’m realizing, is that fine balance, that I have not found yet. I’m on a search for balance, and I know that I’ll get it soon.”

POWER RANGESR BEAST MORPHERS


The first episode of Power Rangers Beast Morphers is titled “Beasts Unleashed.” The summary states: “Scientists tap into the Morphin Grid, but an evil virus corrupts the technology and a new team of Power Rangers is formed to defend the Grid from evil.” The episode premiered on Nickelodeon in the U.S. on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

OFFICIAL SHOW SUMMARY

“Set in the future, a secret agency combines a newly discovered substance called “Morph-X” with animal DNA to create the Power Rangers Beast Morphers team. The Rangers must fight off an evil sentient computer virus bent on taking over the source of all Ranger power, the Morphin Grid itself. Featuring never-before-seen leather suits and an all-new beast-themed arsenal (including dynamic new Zords), fans should get ready for a season full of secret ops and morphinominal fun.”

Fans can catch brand-new episodes of Power Rangers Beast Morphers Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon USA!

The original Japanese superhero show (super sentai) that Power Rangers Beast Morphers is based on is Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters (Special Operations Squadron Go-Busters). It began airing on February 26, 2012 and ended February 10, 2013 after 50 episodes. The show took place in Neo AD 2012, where the new energy source, Enerton, powers the city. Vaglass, an organization devoted to a malevolent computer virus, wishes to take the Enerton. Chosen by the Energy Management Center, the Go-Busters are a trio of elite heroes that fight to protect the city.

Jason David Frank is set to be busy in the coming months, when he takes the Power Morphicon convention on the road with the Power Morphicon Express Tour.

Connect with Power Rangers: powerrangers.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

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Viacom Launches New On Demand Service Nick+ on Deutsche Telekom's MagentaTV in Germany

Original Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Southern & Western Europe, Middle East and Africa (SWEMEA) press release:

VIACOM INTERNATIONAL MEDIA NETWORKS LAUNCHES NEW ON DEMAND SERVICE NICK+ ON DEUTSCHE TELEKOM’S MAGENTA TV

MORE THAN 900 EPISODES OF LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL NICKELODEON CONTENT AVAILABLE ON THE GERMAN TV & STREAMING SERVICE FROM MARCH 1


Milan, 27 February, 2019 – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) announced their latest partnership in Germany with Deutsche Telekom AG (DTAG), one of the leading European telecommunications providers, to launch Nick+, a branded Nickelodeon service on Deutsche Telekom’s MagentaTV service on March 1. The partnership includes 900 episodes of Nickelodeon content from animated hits like SpongeBob SquarePants, The Loud House and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, as well as live-action series such as Henry Danger, The Thundermans, and local Nickelodeon Germany production Spotlight.

‘Partnering with Deutsche Telekom to bring Nick+ to their SVOD platform represents an important part of our strategy in this region,’ said Raffaele Annecchino, President and MD of Viacom International Media Networks Southern and Western Europe, Middle East and Africa cluster, ‘The launch of Nick+ not only speaks to the power of the Nickelodeon brand, but is also a great example of the ongoing evolution of our business model to maximize our offer for digital consumers by delivering our content to them on the platforms they prefer.’

The announcement marks the latest in a string of VIMN deals with international multiplatform providers to deliver content from the company’s extensive brand portfolio to digital audiences. Recent agreements include launching Nick+ in Greece (Vodafone TV), Paramount+ in Finland (Telia) and Hungary (Magyar Telekom), and MTV+ in Germany (Amazon Prime).

MagentaTV combines linear TV, VOD content, catch-up services, as well as streaming services and exclusive content on one platform. The service offers around 300 channels and more than 100 HD channels, selected UHD content, as well as time-shift, restart and replay functionality.

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About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 39th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated kids’ basic cable network for 22 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

About VIMN SWEMEA:

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA). VIMN’s Southern & Western Europe, Middle East and Africa cluster portfolio is comprised of many of the world’s most popular multimedia entertainment brands, including MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, Paramount Channel, Spike, BET, VIVA, Game One and J One and spans Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Africa, Middle East, Malta and Turkey. Viacom brands are seen across the cluster in 229 million households via more than 60 channels and more than 20 brands. Keep up with VIMN news by visiting the VIMN PR Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/VIMN_PR and http://blog.viacom.com/.

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Update (4/3) - Below is the Deutsche version of Nickelodeon Germany's (Deutschland) above press release:

Nickelodeon bei MagentaTV: Lieblingsserien für Jugendliche und Kinder

Berlin/Bonn, 27. Februar 2019 – Die Deutsche Telekom erweitert ihr Kinder- und Jugendangebot bei MagentaTV. Ab 1. März 2019 stehen in der Megathek mehr als 900 Folgen der beliebtesten Serien von Nickelodeon zum Abruf bereit. Zum neuen Nick+ Angebot zählen die bei Jugendlichen beliebten Serien wie „Spotlight“, „Die Thundermans“ und „Das Geheimnis der Hunters“. Kleine Serienfans freuen sich über die Lieblingshunde der „PAW Patrol“. Hinzu kommen weitere Animationsserien wie „SpongeBob Schwammkopf“, „Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles“ und viele weitere Highlights. Alle Inhalte sind für alle MagentaTV Kunden werbefrei und ohne Aufpreis verfügbar.

Die Megathek von MagentaTV umfasst rund 15.000 kostenlose Inhalte. Die neuen Nickelodeon-Inhalte ergänzen das Angebot für Kinder und Jugendliche. Neben Nick+ stehen rund 3.000 Inhalten für die jungen Zuschauer bereit. Das Angebot ist kostenlos und werbefrei.

Über MagentaTV – das Fernsehangebot der Deutschen Telekom

MagentaTV bündelt klassisches Fernsehen, Media- und Videotheken sowie Streamingdienste und exklusive Inhalte auf einer Plattform. Mit rund 300 TV-Sendern und mehr als 100 HD-Kanälen bietet MagentaTV Kunden nicht nur eine umfangreiche Programmauswahl, sondern auch das größte HD-Angebot in Deutschland. Ausgewählte UHD-Inhalte schaffen dabei ein brillantes Fernseherlebnis. Zudem bieten Funktionen wie Timeshift, Restart und 7-Tage-Replay einen einmaligen Komfort. Weitere Informationen unter www.telekom.de/magentatv.

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Originally published: Thursday, February 28, 2019.
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Viacom Launches Paramount+ SVOD Service in Finland in Partnership with Telia

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has launched its Paramount+ SVOD service in Finland in partnership with broadband, mobile and TV operator Telia!


Paramount+ initially launched in the Nordics in 2017 as a set-top box and TV Everywhere application available to higher tier subscribers of pay TV operators. The Telia partnership marks the first time that the service will be available direct to consumers on a standalone subscription basis.

In the Nordics, Paramount+ offers a first pay TV window for Paramount Pictures’ new movie releases alongside an array of classic films, TV dramas and programming from Viacom-owned brands Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central and Bellator MMA.

The service will be marketed as a standalone branded destination on Telia’s platform. A subscription to Paramount+ will be available to all Telia TV customers for an additional €7.95 per month.

Jesper Dahl, General Manager (GM) for Viacom in the Nordics said: “Paramount+ has proven to be a great success in Nordic markets and we’re delighted to now expand the service in Finland. With Paramount+, our partners can offer their customers exclusive and unique content from Viacom’s broad content portfolio, including kids content from Nickelodeon, new movie releases and classic films from Paramount Pictures’ as well as top performing shows from Comedy Central and MTV.”

Olli-Pekka Takanen, head of TV and media at Telia Finland, said: “We are excited to add new content into Telia TV. Telia TV is a service open to all customers regardless of their operator. This means that anyone in Finland interested in Paramount Pictures’ new movie releases now have the opportunity to sit back and enjoy great movies through Telia TV.”

Following its launch in the Nordics, Viacom has also launched its Paramount+ SVOD service in Hungary in partnership with Magyar Telekom, and in Poland (locally titled Paramount Play) with Toya.

Separately, VIMN has teamed up with Deutsche Telekom AG to launch Nick+, a branded Nickelodeon service on Deutsche Telekom’s MagentaTV service. Launched on Friday 1st March 2019, the partnership includes 900 episodes of Nickelodeon content from animated hits like SpongeBob SquarePants, The Loud House and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, as well as live-action series such as Henry Danger, The Thundermans, and local Nickelodeon Germany production Spotlight.

“Partnering with Deutsche Telekom to bring Nick+ to their SVOD platform represents an important part of our strategy in this region,” said Raffaele Annecchino, President and MD of Viacom International Media Networks Southern and Western Europe, Middle East and Africa cluster.

“The launch of Nick+ not only speaks to the power of the Nickelodeon brand, but is also a great example of the ongoing evolution of our business model to maximize our offer for digital consumers by delivering our content to them on the platforms they prefer.”

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Sources: TBI Vision, Advanced Television.
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