Monday, July 08, 2019

Viacom's Kelly Day on Digitally Reinventing MTV, Nickelodeon and Buying Awesomeness TV for a "Steal"

Viacom's Kelly Day on Digitally Reinventing MTV, Nickelodeon and Buying Awesomeness TV for a "Steal"


Credit: Allison Michel Orenstein

"The reaction so far to our investment in digital has been largely quite positive," Day, who was photographed May 3 in her office in New York, tells The Hollywood Reporter.

Ahead of VidCon's July 10 kickoff, the division president reveals how Viacom Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bob Bakish convinced her to join the company after serving as chief business officer at Awesomeness, which Viacom last year acquired for less than $100 million, and the challenges facing big tech: "Maybe we do see these companies get broken up."

On July 27 last year, as Kelly Day stood in front of the staff at Awesomeness to announce that her new company, Viacom, would be buying her old one, she almost began to cry. "It was maybe the most satisfying moment I have ever had," says Day, 47, who had left Awesomeness eight months earlier to head up Viacom's newly established Digital Studios (VDS) business. That she acquired it for such a steal — under $100 million, per sources, after a onetime valuation of $650 million — didn't hurt.

Awesomeness, the YouTube brand that is now pumping out YA hits like To All the Boys I've Loved Before for Netflix and Pen15 for Hulu, is part of Day's plan, under CEO Bob Bakish, to help Viacom shed its reputation as being behind the digital times. On her watch, Viacom networks, including MTV, Comedy Central and BET, have launched original programming for YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat and other emerging platforms — and video views are up 69 percent year-over-year to 6.4 billion, per Viacom's most recent earnings. Last year, Viacom also bought the conference business VidCon, which, in addition to returning to Anaheim July 10 to 13, has expanded to London and, in 2020, Mexico City.

It's a far cry from the early days of the internet, when working in digital for Day meant developing e-commerce products for AOL's shopping portal. The Pittsburgh-raised Penn State alumna also spent several years overseeing digital and e-commerce at Discovery Communications but left to run failed video startup Blip Networks, an experience that she says "shook her confidence," though it did lead her to take a job at Awesomeness. At Viacom, Day is not only reunited with the staff at Awesomeness, where she worked for nearly four years, but also its founder, Brian Robbins, who now runs Nickelodeon. "It's basically like having my family here," says Day, who spends her weeks commuting from her home in Washington, D.C., where husband Matt is a stay-at-home dad to their two daughters, to the apartment she keeps in Manhattan near Viacom's Times Square headquarters.

What did Bob Bakish say to entice you to join Viacom?

The first question I asked him was, "What's your plan?" The company had certainly had a tense relationship with digital media, and the buzz about the company at the time wasn't great. By the time I walked out of that meeting 90 minutes later, I got on the elevator and I thought, "Shit, I think I am actually going to go work at Viacom." It really changed my mind.


Awesomeness Films' rom-com breakout debuted on Netflix just a few weeks after Viacom's acquisition of the company. Photo: Allison Michel Orenstein

What changed your mind?

He saw the landscape pretty clearly. We are moving to an environment where there is a whole spectrum of choice for consumers. At the one end of the spectrum there is free and ad-supported, and we still have a lot of people who buy the big [cable] bundle. We recognize that younger audiences, in particular, gravitate towards the free ad-supported end of the spectrum. When you look at brands like Nickelodeon and MTV, these are brands that for the past 40 years have represented youth culture. If we were going to be able to maintain that kind of brand equity, we couldn't pretend that the only place they should live is in the big bundle. I walked out of that meeting feeling like it wasn't lip service.

What hurdles have you faced in your first two years with Viacom?

The thing that you always worry about is the brands. We like to use the word "iconic" a lot, and maybe sometimes it gets overused, but they are pretty iconic. Everyone has their own idea of what MTV is to them. We are now operating in a world where MTV on linear television is not different from MTV on Snapchat Discover. But the audience is a little different, so we have to talk to them a little different. Trying to figure out how to do that in a way that carries the brand forward while not undermining what it is in the other part of the business, it's been hard.

You bought Awesomeness for a much lower price than its previous valuation. What does that signal to you about the digital industry?

Awesomeness was a steal. It was certainly undervalued, and we are happy to have it that way. But it isn't one size fits all. The MCN [multichannel networks like Maker Studios] as a business model isn't a terribly healthy business. Venture capital tends to chase scale, and MCNs were a way for companies to get a lot of scale really fast. A lot of people maybe didn't poke as hard as they could on the underlying fundamentals of the businesses. There is a slightly similar issue going on with some folks in the digital media landscape right now, which is that there are too many businesses that were built almost entirely on Facebook. In the last year, we have had a lot of companies approach us about M&A opportunities.

Any that you'd like to share?

No. Many. But when you look at them, the companies that have built most of their audience and their scale either on YouTube or in a real multiplatform kind of way look exponentially healthier than the companies who have built almost entirely on Facebook. So my prediction is that the companies that do have genuinely diverse businesses and are on lots of different platforms and have real brand value with consumers and have underlying intellectual properties (IP) — I think ultimately they will be fine. And I put Awesomeness firmly in that camp.

How do you take advantage of the success that Awesomeness has as a studio for third-party networks and streamers?

There's been a lot of conversation lately about digital companies trying to evolve into studios, and the thing that people don't totally understand is it just doesn’t happen overnight. You really do have to invest in those businesses because it's a longer development cycle. And you have to establish your reputation not only with the buyers but also with the talent agencies, with the guilds, and with writers and directors. Awesomeness has been building those capabilities and relationships going all the way back to 2014, when we launched our first feature film. What you're seeing is the result of that investment, and it's coming at a moment when Netflix and Hulu, and, I think eventually Amazon and others, are starting to really see the value in teens and young adults.


Day, who gets a lot of Viacom swag, including this '90s Nickelodeon backpack, says her favorite property is Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show'. Photo: Allison Michel Orenstein.


At the 2018 NewFronts with Viacom's Sean Moran (left) and young influencers. Courtesy of subject

What platforms are most interesting to you right now?

We view platforms like Facebook and Twitter as places where we can be incredibly effective at building fan communities. Like many people, we don't see Facebook as a very rich opportunity on the advertising side of things. Our ad-supported business is heavily focused on [Viacom-owned internet TV platform] PlutoTV now, and also YouTube. Some of the things that personally get me excited are the phenomenal growth we've had on Instagram and the e-commerce potential there. We've been working closely with the consumer products team to identify e-commerce opportunities and are looking to roll some stuff out later this year.

What's behind VidCon's international expansion?

It’s organic growth. One of the keys to VidCon's business model is not only being able to set up a show and sell tickets but to have headline talent come and a salesforce that can bring in those sponsors. Knowing what we know from our local teams in lots of different markets around the world, we've been working on identifying those key markets where we know we have all the ingredients. In 2020, we're probably going to end up doing five or six events. I think it's going to be our biggest year yet.

What keeps you up at night?

The challenges in the industry are pretty real. The issues that YouTube and Facebook are facing with regards to the quality of content on the platform — making judgments about what is good and bad, what is hate and what isn't — those have repercussions through the whole industry. At its most extreme, maybe we do see these companies get broken up. I do think that people like Susan Wojcicki at YouTube and others are taking these issues quite seriously. But it's definitely getting hot, so we'll see.

What have your daughters taught you about young people’s content consumption habits?

Oh my gosh, everything. My 14-year-old is all about Instagram and Snapchat. She does watch some YouTube, but, honestly, she’s very into Netflix and Hulu. My 11-year-old has no interest in social media but watches literally nothing but YouTube.

A memento from Awesomeness' first film, 'Expelled'. Photo: Allison Michel Orenstein.


After Day joined Viacom, she asked college roommate and artist Randy Hullihen to paint something for her office. Photo: Allison Michel Orenstein.

More Nick: Viacom Expands Digital Footprint at 2019 NewFront!


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Mattel Celebrates 'Thomas & Friends: Digs & Discoveries' with Special Screening at Thomas Land at Drayton Manor

An exclusive Thomas and Friends screening event took place at Drayton Manor, the home of Thomas Land, on Saturday 6th July 2019, as Mattel pulled out the stops to celebrate the new Thomas and Friends: Digs and Discoveries specials this season.


Channel 5 Milkshake presenters Kemi Majeks and Derek Moran hosted the event, performing their well-known dance routines from the popular pre-school television strand. More than 200 fans including influencers, press and competition winners also enjoyed pre-screening entertainment from The Fat Controller and Rusty and Dusty. All visitors were also treated to a first look at the new specials as Thomas embarks on his latest global adventure.

The 2 x 22” episodes, All Tracks Lead to Rome and Mines of Mystery, see Thomas discover a new world of wonder as he explores the buried history of Italy. Themed around construction and exciting archaeological digs, new characters including Stefano the Super Cruiser, Brenda the Bulldozer, and engines Gina, Lorenzo and Beppe all help Thomas on his latest adventure.

To bring the specials to life, new characters Gina, Lorenzo and Beppe and Roman Thomas join the Thomas & Friends TrackMaster Motorised engine range, which lets pre-schoolers recreate their favourite scenes.

The Digs & Discoveries specials will be previewed exclusively at the 4D Cinema at Drayton Manor for park guests from 7th to 14th July, and will be launching on DVD in October. Thomas & Friends airs seven days a week on Milkshake in the U.K. and regularly on Nick Jr. in the USA.

More Milkshake!: Channel 5 Ramps Up Preschool Slate for Milkshake! Block!

Connect with Thomas & Friends Online: Official Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest

Sources: Toy World Magazine, ToyNews; Additional source: Thomas the Tank Engine Wikia.
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July 2019 on Nickelodeon Greece: SpongeBob: The Most Yellow Summer + New Episodes of 'Blaze and the Monster Machines'

Below is a round-up of Nickelodeon Greece's (Ελλάδα) programming highlights for July 2019!


This June (Ιουνίου), Nickelodeon Ελλάδα will be airing:

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Most Yellow Summer
New TV Stunt
Starts: Saturday 6th July 2019 at 18:30
Airs: Everyday from 18:30

It's SpongeBob SquarePants' (Μπομπ Σφουγγαράκης) 20th anniversary, and to commemorate 20 years of SpongeBob SquarePants, Nickelodeon Ελλάδα will be hosting "The Most Yellow Summer" ("Το πιο κίτρινο καλοκαίρι"), a spongeriffic stunt featuring marathons of the best episodes of Μπομπ Σφουγγαράκης on television, plus the best moments from Μπομπ Σφουγγαράκης on nickelodeon.gr! It'll all lead up to the biggest birthday party ever, "SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout", premiering on Saturday 13th July 2019! "Το πιο κίτρινο καλοκαίρι" kicks off Saturday 6th July 2019, and airs everyday from 18:30!

ΜΠΟΜΠ ΣΦΟΥΓΓΑΡΑΚΗΣ:ΤΟ ΠΙΟ ΚΙΤΡΙΝΟ ΚΑΛΟΚΑΙΡΙ
SPECIAL TV STUNT
ΠΡΕΜΙΕΡΑ ΣΑΒΒΑΤΟ 6 ΙΟΥΛΙΟΥ ΣΤΙΣ 18:30
ΚΑΘΕ ΣΑΒΒΑΤΟ ΣΤΙΣ 18:30

Αυτό το καλοκαίρι ο Μπομπ Σφουγγαράκης γίνεται 20 χρονών και το γιορτάζουμε με έναν μαραθώνιο επεισοδίων από τις μεγαλύτερες στιγμές στην ιστορία του! Όλα θα οδηγήσουν στο μεγαλύτερο πάρτι γενεθλίων! Το πιο κίτρινο καλοκαίρι ξεκινά!...

20 χρόνια Μπομπ Σφουγγαράκης

Αυτό το καλοκαίρι ο Μπομπ Σφουγγαράκης γίνεται 20 χρονών και το γιορτάζουμε με τηλεοπτικό μαραθώνιο επεισοδίων από τις μεγαλύτερες στιγμές στην ιστορία του, αλλά και special αποσπάσματα στο nickelodeon.gr!

Πάρτε θέσεις και δείτε ξανά και ξανά τα πιο σπαρταριστά videos που έχετε αγαπήσει!

Blaze and the Monster Machines
Brand-New Episodes
Premiering: Everyday at 18:00 from Monday 15th July 2019

Ο ΜΠΛΕΙΖ ΚΑΙ ΟΙ ΦΙΛΟΙ ΤΟΥ / BLAZE AND THE MONSTER MACHINES
ΝΕΑ ΕΠΕΙΣΟΔΙΑ
ΠΡΕΜΙΕΡΑ ΔΕΥΤΕΡΑ 15 IOYΛIOY ΣΤΙΣ 18:00
ΔΕΥΤΕΡΑ - ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗ ΣΤΙΣ 18:00

«Ο Μπλέιζ και οι φίλοι του» είναι μια διαδραστική σειρά κινουμένων σχεδίων με πρωταγωνιστές τον Μπλέιζ, το πιο εκπληκτικό φορτηγό του κόσμου, τον οδηγό του, τον οκτάχρονο AJ και την Γκάμπι, την καλύτερη μηχανικό αυτοκινήτων της Axle City.

Περισσότερα Nick: Nickelodeon Marks 20 Years of "SpongeBob SquarePants" with the "Best Year Ever"!

Originally published: Saturday, July 06, 2019.

Original source: Greek Digital TV; Additional sources: Google Translate, Anime Superhero Forum /@Nick Mick.
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Nickelodeon Arabia to Premiere 'SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout' on Saturday 13th July 2019

It's SpongeBob SquarePants' 20th anniversary, and to commemorate 20 years of SpongeBob, Nickelodeon Arabia (جَزِيرَةُ الْعَرَب) will premiere the brand-new hour-long SpongeBob SquarePants (سبونج بوب سكوير بانتس) Birthday Special, “SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout” on Saturday 13th July 2019 starting at 5:00pm KSA and 6:00pm UAE! Leading up to the debut of the all-new SpongeBob Birthday Special, Nick جَزِيرَةُ الْعَرَب will host a Spongeriffic سبونج بوب سكوير بانتس marathon full of fan-favourite episodes of سبونج بوب سكوير بانتس the same day.


It’s SpongeBob’s birthday in “SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout,” an all-new mixed live-action and animated special which features for the first time the celebrated voice talent behind SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Sandy, Squidward and Plankton playing live-action doppelgänger versions of the animated characters they voice! In the one-hour special, Patrick and SpongeBob journey to the surface world, where they come across a few familiar characters during lunchtime rush at The Trusty Slab restaurant. Meanwhile, the Bikini Bottom residents set up a surprise party for SpongeBob. The special will also feature special guest stars David Hasselhoff (Baywatch, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie), Kel Mitchell (All That, Kenan & Kel, Good Burger), Jack Griffo (ذا ثاندرمانز) and Daniella Perkins (نايت سكواد). (#893)

Donning his famous lifeguard attire, Hasselhoff guests as himself in the special, where he runs into a little trouble in an ocean kayak and on the beach. Hasselhoff also notably played himself in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. His return is a special nod to his original performance for fans around the world.

SpongeBob launched July 17, 1999, and has reigned as the number-one kids’ animated series on TV for the last 17 years, generating a universe of beloved characters, pop culture catchphrases and memes, theatrical releases, consumer products, a Tony award-winning Broadway musical and a global fan base.

Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants 20 celebration forms part of the "Best Year Ever", Nickelodeon's year-long global celebration commemorating 20 years of SpongeBob SquarePants, one of the most iconic TV series and characters ever created, which will lead up to the Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies theatrical, The SpongeBob Movie: It's a Wonderful Sponge, coming 2020.

SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout” will premiere Friday, July 12, at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon USA.


In additional news, Nick جَزِيرَةُ الْعَرَب recently premiered Chop Chop Ninja (تشوب تشوب نينجا)!

More Nick: Nickelodeon Marks 20 Years of "SpongeBob SquarePants" with the "Best Year Ever"!

Additional sources: OSN TV Guide, Google Translate.
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Nickelodeon Turkey to Premiere 'SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout' on Saturday 13th July 2019

It's SpongeBob SquarePants' 20th anniversary, and to commemorate 20 years of SpongeBob, Nickelodeon Turkey (Türkiye) will host a Spongeriffic SpongeBob SquarePants (Sünger Bob Kare Pantolon) marathon full of fan-favourite episodes of Sünger Bob Kare Pantolon back-to-back on Saturday 13th July 2019 starting at 13:00, which will lead up to the premiere of the brand-new hour-long SpongeBob Birthday Special, “SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout”, airing at 15:50!


It’s SpongeBob’s birthday in “SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout,” an all-new mixed live-action and animated special which features for the first time the celebrated voice talent behind SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Sandy, Squidward and Plankton playing live-action doppelgänger versions of the animated characters they voice! In the one-hour special, Patrick and SpongeBob journey to the surface world, where they come across a few familiar characters during lunchtime rush at The Trusty Slab restaurant. Meanwhile, the Bikini Bottom residents set up a surprise party for SpongeBob. The special will also feature special guest stars David Hasselhoff (Baywatch, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie), Kel Mitchell (All That, Kenan & Kel, Good Burger), Jack Griffo (Yıldırım Ailesi) and Daniella Perkins (Şövalye Ekibi). (#893)

Donning his famous lifeguard attire, Hasselhoff guests as himself in the special, where he runs into a little trouble in an ocean kayak and on the beach. Hasselhoff also notably played himself in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. His return is a special nod to his original performance for fans around the world.

SpongeBob launched July 17, 1999, and has reigned as the number-one kids’ animated series on TV for the last 17 years, generating a universe of beloved characters, pop culture catchphrases and memes, theatrical releases, consumer products, a Tony award-winning Broadway musical and a global fan base.

Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants 20 celebration forms part of the "Best Year Ever", Nickelodeon's year-long global celebration commemorating 20 years of SpongeBob SquarePants, one of the most iconic TV series and characters ever created, which will lead up to the Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies theatrical, The SpongeBob Movie: It's a Wonderful Sponge, coming 2020.

SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout” will premiere Friday, July 12, at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon USA.


More Nick: Nickelodeon Marks 20 Years of "SpongeBob SquarePants" with the "Best Year Ever"!

Additional sources: Google Translate, Digiturk TV Guide.
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Nickelodeon USA to Premiere 'Henry Danger: The Musical' Special on Saturday, July 27, 2019

Things are going to get very musical in Swellview this summer when Nickelodeon USA premieres the brand-new Henry Danger musical special, "Henry Danger: The Musical", guest starring Frankie Grande as the fabulous villain Frankini, premiering Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT), only on Nick USA!


Photo: Nickelodeon

In the all-new Henry Danger musical special "Henry Danger The Musical", Frankini, the world's most gorgeous villain with the best skincare routine, is back, and he's putting a musical curse on Swellview where everyone has to sing and dance, FOREVER! (or at least until the end of the special)

"The villainous Frankini (Frankie Grande) uses a device to put a musical curse over Swellview,” reads the episode description. “Kid Danger (Jace Norman) and Captain Man (Cooper Barnes) are forced to find a different way to save everyone. But when Captain Man cracks under the pressure, it’s up to Kid Danger to remind him how to be a hero again.”


Photo: Nickelodeon

"Henry Danger: The Musical" will be an hour-long extravaganza featuring 26 original songs!

Check out Frankini announcing the special below!


Replying to Nick's Instagram post, Henry Danger director Mike Caron revealed: "YES!!!!!! This is a special one gang!😎😎 You’ll be singing and dancing and cheering your ❤️‘s out!!!"

Henry Danger | Behind The Scenes Of The Musical



The Henry Danger cast is stretching their musical muscles in an upcoming special episode! 🎵

Grande recently discussed his return to TV’s no. 1 live-action kids’ program with EW.com!:

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What makes Henry Danger a show you wanted to return to?
FRANKIE GRANDE: OMG, so many things! I would have to say, overall, it’s the collaborative nature of the show. When Frankini is in an episode I get to work with different departments: Michael Johnston, the head of makeup, in order to find the right makeup look; Kris Dangl, the head of wardrobe, to find the right costumes; the directors to take Frankini in all sorts of fun new directions; and in the case of the musical, I get to help choreograph and create vocal melodies with the writer Sam Martin. It is very hard work, but it is so fun working with everyone, especially the incredible cast. It feels more like play than work. I would happily do it every day!

It’s a musical episode, will we be hearing you sing? Or what can you tease about the episode?
I have four songs, all of which have full dance numbers, outrageous costumes, and insane vocals. There is even a chair dance…so yeah… brace yourself for a wild ride with Frankini!

What’s the key to playing Frankini? And how much do you love playing a villain?
The key to playing Frankini is managing to do all of the incredible villainous things he gets to do without losing the humanity of the character. I mean, I love Frankini, and so do the kids watching at home, even though his motives can be a little mischievous! Balance is the big challenge, but it pays off! The thing I love about playing a villain is that you can never go too far with the character. He’s a little out of his mind, so anything goes, which is so fun for me as an actor!


Photo: Nickelodeon

Henry Danger The Musical airs July 27 on Nickelodeon!








More Nick: Nickelodeon USA's May 2019 Premiere Highlights!

Originally published: Saturday, May 11, 2019.
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July 2019 on Nickelodeon Central and Eastern Europe: SpongeBob's Big Birthday Blowout | PAW Patrol | ALVINNN!!! S4 | School of Rock | Cousins for Life + More

Below is a round-up of Nickelodeon Central and Eastern Europe's (CEE) programming highlights for July 2019!


More Highlights: July 2019 on: Nick Jr. CEE | Nicktoons CEE

All times CET; Unless otherwise noted, localised episode titles are Hungarian.

--- This July, Nickelodeon Central and Eastern Europe will be premiering:

-- The brand-new hour-long (two-part) SpongeBob SquarePants' 20th anniversary special "SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout" [more info]!

- 2019-07-13 14:50 12x13 SpongeBob's Big Birthday Blowout, Part 1
- 2019-07-13 15:15 12x14 SpongeBob's Big Birthday Blowout, Part 2

"SpongeBob SquarePants" is locally titled "SpongyaBob Kockanadrág" in Hungary and "SpongeBob Pantaloni Pătraţi" in Romania.

-- Brand-new episodes of PAW Patrol season five:

- 2019-07-07 07:05 5x15 Pups and the Mystery of the Driverless Snowcat / Rocky Saves Himself
- 2019-07-14 07:05 5x24 Pups Save a Pluck-O-Matic / Pups Save a Mascot
- 2019-07-21 07:05 5x25 ULTIMATE RESCUE: Pups Save a Runaway Stargazer
- 2019-07-28 07:05 5x26 Pups Save a Tower of Pizza / Pups Save Ace's Birthday Surprise - season five finale

"PAW Patrol" is locally titled "A mancs őrjárat" in Hungary and "Patrula căţeluşilor" in Romania.

-- ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks season four!:

- 2019-07-22 16:45 4x01 The Toy / Bloodline - évadnyitó
- 2019-07-23 16:45 4x02 Theodore's Calling / Clumsy Jeanette
- 2019-07-24 16:45 4x03 Adventures in Babysitting / Alvin's Assistant
- 2019-07-25 16:45 4x04 Mysterions / The Crow That Ate My Homework
- 2019-07-26 16:45 4x05a Simon Says
- 2019-07-29 16:45 4x05b Sing Like A Canary
- 2019-07-30 16:45 4x06a Pirates Life
- 2019-07-31 16:45 4x06b World Record

"ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks" is locally titled "Alvinnn! és a mókusok" in Hungary and "Alvinnn!!! şi veveriţele" in Romania.

-- The brand-new show Butterbean's Café! [Nickelodeon premiere]:

- 2019-07-14 07:35 1x02 Nana nagyi banánkenyere / Még több citromot! (Grandma Nana Banana Bread / Lots and Lots of Lemons!)
- 2019-07-21 07:35 1x03 A barátságperec / A nagy fogkaland (Friendship Pretzels! / The Wild Tooth Chase)
- 2019-07-28 07:35 1x18 Lepkepalacsinta / A tökéletes piknik (Fluttercakes! / The Perfect Picnic!)

"Butterbean's Café" is locally titled "Babi kávézója" in Hungary and "Cafeneaua Bobiței" in Romania.

-- A brand new episode of School of Rock:

- 2019-07-23 00:05 3x15 Nincs mitől félni (Not Afraid)

"School of Rock" is locally titled "Rocksuli" in Hungary and "Şcoala de rock" in Romania.

-- Brand new episodes of Cousins for Life:

- 2019-07-01 18:40 1x13 Cousins Day
- 2019-07-02 18:40 1x15 Operation: Mom
- 2019-07-03 18:40 1x11 Those Medal-ing Kids
- 2019-07-04 18:40 1x19 Blending a Hand
- 2019-07-05 18:40 1x16 Trapped for Life

"Cousins for Life" is locally titled "Uncsitesók" in Hungary and "Veri pe viaţă" in Romania.

-- Brand-new episodes of Henry Danger:

- 2019-07-07 19:10 5x09 Knight & Danger [Knight Squad crossover special]
- 2019-07-14 19:10 5x05 Part 1: A New Evil
- 2019-07-21 19:10 5x06 Part 2: A New Darkness
- 2019-07-28 19:10 5x07 Part 3: A New Hero

"Henry Danger" is locally titled "Veszélyes Henry" in Hungary and "Henry Pericol" in Romania; "Knight Squad" is locally titled "Lovag iskola" in Hungary and "Gașca de cavaleri" in Romania.

--- Additionally in July 2019, Nickelodeon CEE will:

-- Host special SpongeBob marathons!:

- 2019-07-06/13/20/27 13:00-14:50 & 201907-07/14/21/28 16:40-18:20 SpongyaBob Kockanadrág

--- Additionally, Nick CEE will air a selection of Nickelodeon Original Movies and specials every Sunday at 11:25 throughout July, replayed the following Saturday at 11:25:

- Sunday 7th July 2019 - Blurt! (Ne szólj szám!)
- Sunday 14th July 2019 - Lucky (A mázlista)
- Sunday 21st July 2019 - Bixler High Private Eye (Zöldfülű magánszimat)
- Sunday 28th July 2019 - One Crazy Cruise (Egy észvesztő hajóút)

From Telecompaper:

Telenor Bulgaria gives two months of free traffic passes to subscribers of selected Total+ plans

Telenor Bulgaria launched a promotion whereby all new and existing Telenor customers with two-year contracts for selected Total+ plans will be able to activate all traffic passes, which are not part of their plans, for free, without additional payment, for two months. Total+ subscribers may activate different number and kinds of traffic passes with 10 GB mobile data for specific apps every month. The traffic passes are for chat, social media, music and video.

The Chat traffic bundle offers data for use of Viber and Whatsapp, while the Social Media traffic bundle gives data to use with Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram and Twitter. The Music bundle provides data for the music streaming services Apple Music and Deezer, and the Video bundle gives data traffic for HBO Go, Play Diemaxtra, Buba Play and Nickelodeon Play.

The offer is available for Telenor customers who started their two-year subscription for the Total+ 27.99 and Total+ 35.99 plans after 28 May and is valid for all new customers who start their two-year subscription for the same plans until 31 August.

To benefit from the proposal, the subscribers may activate the traffic passes through the latest version of the MyTelenor mobile app by 31 August. The bonus passes are valid for two months from the date of their activation and after the two months pass, the traffic passes are automatically deactivated and the subscribers can use only the standard passes, included in their plan.

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From CdM:

Telekom otključava sve Extra TV pakete

Telekom je za sve Extra TV korisnike pripremio ljetnje iznenađenje. Od danas do 20. avgusta korisnicima će biti otključani svi kanali iz dodatnih paketa na koje nisu pretplaćeni, uključujući popularne HBO i HBO Premium, Arena sport, Pink i Cinestar TV Premiere pakete. Istovremeno, korisnicima Mini paketa će pored dodatnih, biti dostupni i kanali iz Start paketa.

Korisnicima će kanali iz dodatnih paketa biti automatski aktivirani i u njihovom sadržaju će moći da uživaju u narednih mjesec i po.

Izuzetak su HBO i HBO Premium paketi, koje korisnici mogu besplatno da aktiviraju isključivo putem Extra TV menija ili pozivom na broj 1500, a sa istekom ponude, odnosno do 20. avgusta, potrebno ih je na isti način deaktivirati.

Svim korisnicima će pored kanala iz dodatnih paketa biti otključan i VideoBOX paket u okviru Extra TV Videoteke. U VideoBOX-u korisnici mogu pronaći Nickelodeon sadržaje za djecu, Disney naslove, kao i film Buksovaca, i novu sezonu crnogorske serije “Dojč caffe”.

Podsjećamo da je Telekom ove godine svoju TV ponudu obogatio uvođenjem 10 novih regionalnih kanala.

Riječ je o kanalima Superstar TV – filmskom kanalu koji pored velikih svjetskih filmskih produkcija ekskluzivno emituje i brojne nove regionalne serije – zatim kanalima Kitchen TV, Agro TV, Ženska TV, ali i 6 tematskih kanala Radio-televizije Srbije (RTS) na kojima se prikazuje bogat filmski, serijski i muzički sadržaj.

Telekom će i ubuduće raditi na unapređenju svoje TV ponude i uvođenju novih atraktivnih sadržaja.

Detaljnije informacije o ljetnjoj akciji, ali i ukupnoj Extra TV ponudi mogu se naći na sajtu www.telekom.me.

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Originally published: Sunday, June 23, 2019.

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Original source: Gyerek-Világ; Additional sources: Google Translate, Wikipedia, Google.
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Music Q&A + Tongue Twisters 🤪 w/ Annie LeBlanc, JoJo Siwa, Bebe Rexha, T-Pain & More! | SlimeFest | Nickelodeon

Music Q&A + Tongue Twisters 🤪 w/ Annie LeBlanc, JoJo Siwa, Bebe Rexha, T-Pain & More! | Nick



Have you ever wondered what JoJo Siwa’s personal theme song is? What are Annie LeBlanc & Jayden Bartels’ favorite things about SlimeFest? Where would Bebe Rexha go on her next summer vacay? Well you’re about to find out, along with TONS more, ‘cuz it’s Q&A o’clock! Comment on YouTube with what else you want to know about your favorite stars, and be sure to stick around till the end for some truly twisted tongue twisters.

What is YOUR favorite song right now?! 🎧

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SpongeBob & LEGO City Adventures | Top 13 Similarities | Nickelodeon

SpongeBob & LEGO City Adventures | Top 13 Similarities | Nick



SpongeBob SquarePants and LEGO City Adventures: Two very funny shows in very different ways… but ARE they that different?! The answers may surprise you. Or they may have been inside you all along. Either way, all will be revealed in THIS video. Watch, laugh, maybe cry… then let me know in the comments below what makes you love these two awesome shows!

Catch more on Nickelodeon!

Comment below if you’ve watched LEGO CITY ADVENTURES! 💛

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The Crimson Chin! 🦸‍♂️ The Fairly OddParents | NickRewind

The Crimson Chin! 🦸‍♂️ The Fairly OddParents | NickRewind



Every Chin needs a Cleft! What was your favorite Crimson Chin catchphrase?

Are you more like COSMO or WANDA?

Watch more of your favorite shows on Nick!

Watch all your ‘80s, ‘90s, and ‘00s Nickelodeon favorites on NickRewind, 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 on TeenNick USA, and anytime you want on NickSplat on VRV AND NOW ON Nick Pluto TV!

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Sing Along Theme Songs w/ Paw Patrol, Dora the Explorer & More! | #MusicMonday | Nick Jr.

Sing Along Theme Songs w/ Paw Patrol, Dora the Explorer & More! | #MusicMonday



It's time to sing along with Paw Patrol, Abby Hatcher, Dora, Blaze and Thomas! Karaoke style!

What Nick Jr. theme song do YOU know all the words to?!

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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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Ryan's Most Favorite 'Ryan's Mystery Playdate' Episode Reveal! | Ryan ToysReview

Ryan's most favorite Ryan's Mystery Playdate Episode Reveal!



Ryan's most favorite Ryan's Mystery Playdate Episode Reveal!

Thank you very one for being amazing Ryan Toysreview fan! Since we love you guys so much, we are releasing Ryan's the most favorite episode of Ryan's Mystery Playdate on Nickelodeon. We hope you guys like the episode!

Visit nickjr.com, Like the show on Facebook and follow the series on Instagram for more Ryan's Mystery Playdate!

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Kuu Kuu Harajuku | Totally Teen Genie / Angel's Flight | Season 1 Episode 1 | Cartoons for Kids

Kuu Kuu Harajuku | Totally Teen Genie / Angel's Flight | Season 1 Episode 1 | Cartoons for Kids



In the Kuu Kuu Harajuku series premiere, “Totally Teen Genie,” Angel releases a Teen Genie with attitude and tries to use her three wishes to help HJ5 win a Totally Teen Awards Golden Hoodie trophy. Then in “Angel's Flight,” Angel’s determined to restore her reputation after an unflattering picture appears online.

For more Kuu Kuu Harajuku be sure to subscribe to KuuKuuTube so you don’t miss out on exclusive clips, videos and online content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOT2Soa4H1d4DsQHvu-BcJw

Official Kuu Kuu Harajuku Site: https://www.kuukuuharajuku.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kuukuuharajuku/
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Becca's Bunch | The I'm Sorry Song #Singalongs

Becca's Bunch | The I'm Sorry Song #Singalongs



Oh No! Mr. Nugget and John Wolfenstain are having some friendship woes. Nothing a good song can't fix!

In Wagtail Woods one little bird, Becca, and her Bunch of friends are ever ready for adventure. Becca, a happy bobble hat wearing bird sees adventure in every situation and as a result often bites off more than she can chew; landing herself and her Bunch – Russell, Sylvia and Pedro – in some sticky situations. But it’s in the midst of these ‘oops’ moments that Becca’s unique ideas, heart, positive-thinking and leadership skills really shine. And that’s when simple kid relatable challenges take a bold turn towards the best day ever! Thinking on her feet, Becca will urge a generation of kids to never give up, aim high and have big ideas. Because, once they do, like Becca, adventures just seem to happen.

Watch Becca’s Bunch on Nick Jr.!

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What Did You Think of the New 'Dora the Explorer' Special 'Dora Saves Fairytale Land!'? | Nick Fan Poll

What did you think of the brand-new Dora the Explorer special episode "Dora Saves Fairytale Land!"? Vote in the poll and sound off in the comments below! Come on, vámonos!

Victorious | Blooptorious | Nickelodeon

Victorious | Blooptorious | Nickelodeon


Check out these hilarious bloopers from Victorious! Watch more Victorious on Nick!


More Nick: Nickelodeon USA's July 2019 Premiere Highlights!
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Episode 17: I Am Squidward and Squidward is Me | SpongeBob SquarePants

Episode 17 I Am Squidward and Squidward is Me


Mondays are for the Squidwards.


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Annie LeBlanc Tells A LIE at Camp Nick 🙊 ft. Sean Ryan Fox, Jayden Bartels & More! | Nickelodeon

Annie LeBlanc Tells A LIE at Camp Nick 🙊 ft. Sean Ryan Fox, Jayden Bartels & More! | Nick



Nickelodeon are getting REAL at Camp Nick this week! Annie LeBlanc and Isaak Presley play 2 Truths & A Lie. Matte Martinez gets real about his summer while Jayden Bartels takes the Helping Hands challenge with Sean Ryan Fox. And the whole gang guzzles giant marshmallows with Pete Wentz! 😲 Catch more Henry Danger, Camp Nick, and more of your favorite shows, only on Nickelodeon!

Comment below if you would go to CAMP NICK! 💯🙌


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Behind The Lyrics! 🎵 ft. JoJo Siwa, SpongeBob & The Loud House | #MusicMonday | Nickelodeon

Behind The Lyrics! 🎵 ft. JoJo Siwa, SpongeBob & The Loud House | #MusicMonday



Nickelodeon is kicking off Reading Month with some awesome behind the lyrics fact finding! Get the lyric lowdown behind some of Nick’s greatest hits—'Campfire Song' by SpongeBob SquarePants, 'The Sister Song' by The Loud House, and 'D.R.E.A.M' by JoJo Siwa. And watch out for fake facts! See how many you can spot! Be sure to catch more of your favorite shows only on Nickelodeon!

What is YOUR favorite Nick song?! 🎵

More Nick: Nickelodeon USA's July 2019 Premiere Highlights!
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The Amanda Show Pilot! 😁 | NickRewind

The Amanda Show Pilot! 😁 | NickRewind



The nostalgia is real! Do you remember the first The Amanda Show episode?

What is your favorite Amanda Show sketch?! 💚

Watch more of your favorite shows on Nickelodeon!

Watch all your ‘80s, ‘90s, and ‘00s Nickelodeon favorites on NickRewind, 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 on TeenNick USA, and anytime you want on NickSplat on VRV AND NOW ON Nick Pluto TV!

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Three Little Fishies & Summer Camp Songs! 🐠 #MusicMonday | Canticos

Three Little Fishies & Summer Camp Songs! 🐠 #MusicMonday | Canticos



Enjoy swimming along to these cute summer tunes with your own little fishy! These tunes are great for Nick Jr. fans old and young! Catch more of your favorite shows on Nickelodeon and on the Nick Jr. Channel!

What is YOUR favorite song to sing? 🎶

More Nick: Nick Jr. Live! "Move To The Music" U.S. Theatrical Tour To Debut Fall 2019!

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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!

Watch more Nick Jr. everyday for FREE on Nick Jr. Pluto TV!

More Nick: Encantos and Nickelodeon’s to Debut 'Canticos' Merchandise in Fall 2019!
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Blaze and the Monster Machines | Sing Along: Electricity! | Nick Jr. UK

Blaze and the Monster Machines | Sing Along: Electricity! | Nick Jr. UK



Sing along with Blaze and Watts in this song, that's all about electricity!

Enter the world of Nick Jr. and play with your favourite characters in 'Nick Jr. World' at http://www.nickjr.co.uk/nickjrworld!

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All Power Rangers Ending Themes and Theme Songs | Beast Morphers | Hasbro Superheroes Compilation

All Power Rangers Ending Themes and Theme Songs | Beast Morphers | Hasbro Superheroes Compilation



All Power Rangers Ending Themes and Theme Songs from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers through Power Rangers Beast Morphers.

This video features Ending Theme Songs from every single season of Power Rangers. Neo-Saban Seasons (Samurai, Megaforce, Dino Charge, and Super Ninja Steel) are also featured. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Seasons 3 through Power Rangers in Space used bloopers for the Ending Credits.

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

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