Thursday, July 25, 2019

Nickelodeon UK Invites You to Hang with the Biggest Nick Stars at the Nick Summer Hangout

This summer, get ready to party Nickelodeon style at the Nick Summer Hangout - the only summer holiday destination that gives you VIP access to all your Nickelodeon favourites, bringing you the best cast interviews, the juiciest cast gossip, and some silly games with the stars of Nickelodeon!


Hangout with all your favourite Nickelodeon stars, including Jace Norman, Riele Downs and Ella Anderson from Henry Danger, Benjamin Flores Jr. from Game Shakers, Kira Kosarin from The Thundermans, Dallas Young and Scarlet Spencer from Cousins for Life, Daniella Perkins from Knight Squad, and JoJo Siwa, and catch the biggest shows and specials, including brand-new Hunter Street!

Plus, Nickelodeon is inviting fans to pick which Original Nickelodeon Movie to play every Friday at 6:30pm throughout the summer hols! Fans can vote in the dedicated posts on Instagram @NickelodeonUK!

Week 1: Legend of the Hidden Temple Vs. Bixler High Private Eye

Plus, to keep the party going, and going, and going, and going, and going all summer long, head to nick.co.uk/hangout for even more summer fun, including exclusive video clips, games and poll: Who would you rather hangout with - Jace Norman, Cree Cicchino, Kira Kosarin or Benjy Flores?

The Nickelodeon Summer Hangout starts Monday 22nd July 2019, only on Nickelodeon UK & Ireland!

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Originally published: Thursday, July 25, 2019.
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Nicktoons UK to Host the the Loud Horrid Sponge Awards During Summer 2019

The biggest event in the Nicktoons calendar is coming - the prestigious Loud Horrid Sponge Awards!


The Loud Horrid Sponge Awards are here to celebrate the best moments from the best 'toons. Get ready for six weeks of jaw slamming awards, plus non-stop episodes of your favourite shows, including The Loud House, SpongeBob SquarePants, ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks, and Horrid Henry all summer long - all hosted by the Loud Horrid Sponge! Doesn't he scrub up well!?

Online at nicktoons.co.uk, Nicktoons is inviting fans to vote for their favourite clips for the chance to win awesome prizes! Prizes include:

- 1 x Xbox One S 1TB + Forza Horizon 4 Game
- 1 x Apple iPad 4 Mini [Silver / 64GB / Wi-FI]
- 1 x Anki Overdrive [Starter Kit]

Electronic products provided by Nickelodeon

- 1 x SpongeBob Giggle Blaster
- 1 x SpongeBob Stretch Pants
- 1 x SpongeBob Mini Plush
- 1 x SpongeBob Squeezies
- 1 x SpongeBob Slimeezies
- 2 x SpongeBob Culture Pants (1 SpongeBob and 1 Patrick)

SpongeBob products courtesy of Smyths

The Loud Horrid Sponge Awards start Monday 22nd July 2019, only on Nicktoons UK & Ireland!

Make sure to take the The Loud Horrid Sponge Quiz now at nicktoons.co.uk/loudhorridsponge!

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Originally published: Sunday, July 14, 2019.

Picture: Vimeo / Laura Payne.
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Nickelodeon's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Universe to Expand with Two New Novels Exploring the Life of Avatar Kyoshi

Originally published: Wednesday, August 30, 2018.

The world of Avatar: The Last Airbender is set to expand once more in a series of original novels!

Nickelodeon Taps Jenny Wall as CMO; Appoints Eryk Casemiro as SVP, Nickelodeon Preschool

Nickelodeon has added two more executives to its leadership team.


Jenny Wall and Eryk Casemiro

Jenny Wall has come aboard the Viacom-owned cable network as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), and Eryk Casemiro will be Senior Vice President (SVP), Nickelodeon Preschool, at the kid-focused channel.

Wall is taking over for Kim Rosenblum, who was Executive Vice President (EVP), Head of Marketing and Chief Creative Officer for Nick. Casemiro takes over from Cathy Galeota, senior vp preschool content.

"Jenny is a dynamic innovator who knows how to create cultural moments that connect content and audiences," Nickelodeon president Brian Robbins, to whom Wall will report, said Monday in a statement. "As Nickelodeon focuses its efforts to expanding onto new platforms and building our audience, Jenny's creative instincts and strategic planning will further add to our momentum."

Wall will be responsible for all on- and off-air consumer marketing, brand creative and content launches across all of Nickelodeon’s platforms. That roster includes digital, social and direct-to-consumer, including Nicktoons, TeenNick, Nick at Nite and Noggin. She will report to Nickelodeon chief Brian Robbins and be based in New York. Wall will be based in New York and report to Nickelodeon president Brian Robbins.

Casemiro has a long association with Nickelodeon, having worked on signature Nick series like Rugrats and The Wild Thornberrys as senior vp creative affairs at Klasky-Csupo Productions. At Nickelodeon, he will lead its preschool production and development across all formats and platforms spanning digital, TV and film, and have oversight of the preschool executives in charge. He'll also remain an executive producer of the Rugrats reboot in the works at Nickelodeon. The announcement was made today by Nickelodeon’s EVP of Animation Ramsey Naito, to whom he will report. Casemiro will be based in Nickelodeon’s Burbank headquarters.

"In addition to being a longtime collaborator and friend of Nickelodeon, Eryk is an immensely creative executive who has worked on some of the most beloved animated kids' properties around the world," said Naito. "His leadership of our best-in-class preschool team will enable us to further expand our powerhouse portfolio for this next generation of kids."

Wall comes to Nickelodeon from leading podcast producer Gimlet Media, a Spotify company, where she held the same title and oversaw all marketing and public relations for the company. Prior to her time at Gimlet, Wall was senior VP, head of marketing at Hulu, where she oversaw the launch of The Mindy Project, Difficult People, The Handmaid’s Tale, and other series. She also launched the streamer’s ad-free and live-TV offerings and the Hulu with Live TV bundle. Wall has also spent part of her career as VP of marketing at Netflix, where she spearheaded new brand and launch campaigns for the company’s original programming: House of Cards, Orange is the New Black and Arrested Development. She also led creative for the launch of Netflix in the Netherlands and the Nordics, and served as CMO of BLT Communications, among other places.

Casemiro most recently served as Chief Creative Officer for Zodiak Kids Studios, comprised of Marathon Media and Tele-Image in Paris and The Foundation in London. Prior to that, he served as chief creative officer for Marathon Media, and has been a writer and producer on series such as Olivia, Poppy Cat and The Mr. Men Show.

While at Klasky-Csupo, Casemiro was also responsible for the development and production of beloved Nickelodeon shows such as The Wild Thornberrys, Rocket Power, As Told By Ginger, and All Grown Up! He also led the development and production of feature films for Paramount Pictures including Rugrats Go Wild and The Wild Thornberrys Movie.

Robbins, who was named president of Nickelodeon in October, has brought in a number of new executives as he pushes to evolve the Nick brand for the next generation of kids. His team includes animation head Naito, programming head Paul DeBenedittis and Shauna Phelan, his longtime AwesomenessTV colleague who now oversees live-action scripted content.

Update (7/25) - Below is Nickelodeon's official press release announcing the news, via Nickandmore!:

NICKELODEON NAMES ERYK CASEMIRO AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, NICKELODEON PRESCHOOL

BURBANK, Calif.—July 22, 2019—Nickelodeon has named Emmy® Award-winning producer Eryk Casemiro to the position of Senior Vice President of Nickelodeon Preschool. In this role, he will lead the network’s preschool production and development across all formats and platforms spanning digital, TV and film, and have oversight of the preschool Executives In Charge (EICs). The announcement was made today by Nickelodeon’s Executive Vice President of Animation Ramsey Naito, to whom he will report. Casemiro will be based in Nickelodeon’s Burbank, Calif., headquarters.

Said Naito, “In addition to being a longtime collaborator and friend of Nickelodeon, Eryk is an immensely creative executive who has worked on some of the most beloved animated kids’ properties around the world. His leadership of our best-in-class preschool team will enable us to further expand our powerhouse portfolio for this next generation of kids.”

Casemiro will continue to serve as an executive producer for Nickelodeon’s forthcoming reboot of the iconic kids’ series, Rugrats, which will include all-new adventures with fan-favorites Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, Susie and Angelica, and introduce a new world of characters. A Rugrats alum, Casemiro was a producer on the original series during his time as Senior Vice President of Creative Affairs at Klasky-Csupo Productions.

While at Klasky-Csupo Productions, Casemiro was also responsible for the development and production of beloved Nickelodeon shows such as The Wild Thornberrys, Rocket Power, As Told By Ginger, and All Grown Up!, earning the studio three Ark Trust Awards, four Humanitas Awards, 10 Emmy nominations, and an Emmy Award. He also led the development and production of feature films for Paramount Pictures including Rugrats Go Wild, The Wild Thornberrys Movie, which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Song, Rugrats in Paris: The Movie, and The Rugrats Movie.

Most recently, Casemiro was the Chief Creative Officer for Zodiak Kids Studios, comprised of Marathon Media and Tele-Image in Paris, and the Foundation in London, where he produced Kody Kapow for Sprout NBC/ Universal; Lilybuds for France Televisions and Discovery Kids Latin America; and Magiki for DeA Kids and Planeta. Prior to that, Casemiro was Chief Creative Officer for Marathon Media, overseeing the production of Get Blake for Nickelodeon Global and LoliRock, a co-production with Disney and France Televisions.

Casemiro also worked as a writer/producer on series including: OLIVIA, based on Ian Falconer’s award-winning book; Poppy Cat, adapted from illustrator Lara Jones’ picture book series and currently seen in 170 countries across the globe; and The Mr. Men Show, adapted from Roger Hargreaves’ Little Miss and Mr. Men book series, for which he received his 11th Emmy nomination–this time for Best Writing in a Children’s Series.

Casemiro began his career with Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video, where he produced Sharon, Lois and Bram’s Candles, Snow and Mistletoe for CBC, Lassie’s 40th Special, and the long-running hit Frosty Returns, now in its 27th year on CBS.

Nickelodeon, now in its 40th 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 brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location based experiences, publishing and feature films. 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).

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Originally published: Monday, July 22, 2019.

Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Deadline.
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'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Co-Creator Kevin Eastman Teases a Mature Netflix Type Live-Action Show | Nick at SDCC 2019

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Co-Creator Kevin Eastman Teases a Mature Netflix Type Live-Action Show


The iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise has been running since the mid-80s, and most fans know it from the kid-friendly animated series and movies - but in reality, the original Ninja Turtles comic series was a lot more adult-oriented. TMNT creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird's original run of the comic at Mirage Studios produced a story that was bloody, violent, and harsh in language - and for some fans, it's still the purest and most beloved form of the story.

While at San Diego Comic-Con 2019, Comicbook.com got to sit down with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman to talk about TMNT #100, the 35th anniversary, and of course, the future of the franchise. Given the true roots of the franchise, CB had to ask Eastman: could Ninja Turtles actually find a way to add that classic hard-edged version of the characters to the franchise - specifically in the form of a live-action show? Here's what Eastman had to say:

"Its a great question cause it really been so fascinating as we watch so many things on the entertainment side of our industry change so much in particular, you know, and I think of, how I enjoyed Daredevil, the Netflix TV series with Charlie Cox and because Daredevil was a huge influence obviously on the Turtles universe and for me that was my favorite comic growing up. I feel like The Turtles have evolved to this point after 35 years almost, and this sounds weird, but its almost to where they started out where we had the original black and white comic book come out intended for our older audience, and then we developed a cartoon show specifically for a younger audience, and now I feel like we've gone back to that place where we have the original fans that are like 30 years old."

Having an adult-themed Turtles show on a streaming platform like Netflix seems to be more than just an idea for Eastman. It seems like an avenue of the franchise that he's eager to go down. The streaming service is already working on a new Rise of the TMNT animated movie, which will feature characters everyone knows and loves, as well as some new ones, but Eastman thinks there's room for something else, as well:

"...I feel like that's the direction I think we can go and there'll be enough of and audience to support both. Because we do see a lot of that fans asking when can we get that edgy, you know, Netflix Daredevilish sort of intensity of the Turtles - at the same time, you can balance that with such a wonderful cartoon series like, Rise of the Turtles, the new series, back to that spot where we're sacred to a much younger audience. So I think that's hopefully in the future I'd love to see that, really."

What do you think: do you want an adult-themed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series or movie? And how would you like to see it done? Let me know in the comments.

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From GameSpot:

Ninja Turtles Co-Creator Talks Adding Jennika To The Mix, Rise Of The TMNT, And More

"When we did the first comic, we thought that if we sold 200 copies that would be fantastic."

It's been 35 years since the first issue of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic was released, after being created by Kevin Eatman and Peter Laird as a means of entertaining each other. Against all odds, though, the property remains a beloved franchise, with seemingly every generation having their own version of the Ninja Turtles.

Whether it's the original film, any of the animated series, a number of comic book lines, or even the live concert tour, it's hard to think of a time in the last three decades where the Ninja Turtles weren't somewhere in pop culture. According to Eastman, who sat down to speak with GameSpot at San Diego Comic-Con, it wasn't by design. "When we did the first comic, we thought that if we sold 200 copies that would be fantastic," he admitted.

That's due, in large part, to the fans that have never let go of the franchise and continue to introduce it to new generations. During his interview with GameSpot, Eastman spoke about those fans, the arrival of a female turtle, and collaborating with other creators--from Jim Henson to those in charge of the current show, Rise of the TMNT--to make sure the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise always stays true to its roots.

GameSpot: It's 2019 and the Ninja Turtles have a crossover movie with Batman, Rise of the TMNT on Nickelodeon, a popular comic book, and toys that are still all over stores. When you and co-creator Peter Laird thought this idea up in a garage 35 years ago, did you have any idea it would have this lasting appeal?

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Kevin Eastman: My goodness no. I always go back to the original [TMNT] comic that Peter [Laird] and I did. It really made me feel like it was a lot of things responsible for this longevity, but 99% of them are the fans, period. It's just one of those things that whatever resonated initially back then is somehow still finding its way into that soft spot in fans today, 35 years later. When we did the first comic, we thought that if we sold 200 copies that would be fantastic and that would be great, and then we'd go on to the next thing.

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The fact that it worked the first time, found its audience base and kids as toys and cartoons and all that stuff, and the movies, was fantastic. 20 years later, it found a new generation with the stuff that we've done, so every generation sort of had their version of the Turtles, right up to [Rise of the TMNT]. So to me, it goes back to the fans, in that I would say you can't tell a child what's cool and what's not cool. They decide. And the fact that there's still something about [Ninja Turtles] that people like is mind-blowing to me in every sense of the word.

GameSpot: The comic book movie genre is a very crowded space in 2019, but times were different back in 1990 when the original film was released. How involved did you get to be in adapting them for live-action back then?

Kevin Eastman: Well, we were very lucky. Our mentors and our inspirations--guys like Jack Kirby--not only did they not own [their creations], they didn't participate in what was done with them in other types of entertainment [mediums]. So we knew how lucky we were [to have] owned and controlled all aspects of our characters, whether it be the comic series, the final design of the toys, the 300 cartoon episodes we worked on, [or] all those movies. We wanted full and complete say, so we had treatment approval, script approval, and we had final look of the Turtles approval.

Hollywood at the time, even then they were like, "Who do you think you are?" And we're like, "We think we're exactly who we are. We created these characters and it's not that important for us to do a movie on your terms, but if you want to do a movie on our terms, we're willing to have that discussion." Luckily for us, before they thought we had big of egos and threw us out, we were really like, "Look, so we have a vision of what these characters need to look like."

We saw too many of our favorite superhero movies ruined by people that thought they knew better than the fans that loved them in the first place. But Steve Barron came on as a director and he really loved the original black and white comics and he sort of rooted it based in reality of some of the early versions. Jim Henson's Creature Shop, that was a miracle that they came in. They're the reason that they brought those characters to life and had them work as well as they did and it was just a perfect storm of Steve Barron, Todd Langen who wrote it, and Jim Henson that just made that movie a great movie that was good for all audiences.

That to me will always be the pinnacle of all sorts of entertainment, was that first movie.

GameSpot: As someone who grew up watching The Muppet Show, it's so bizarre to think about you working with Jim Henson to come up with how these things look in live-action.

Kevin Eastman: Isn't that crazy? It is. We've seen those movies [where] the costumes don't work [and] you don't buy into that world. You might go, "Look, I know it's a person in a rubber suit." I knew that stuff, but if you're allowed to get past that, fully invested in that--especially for kids because they're pretty smart anyway. But yeah, [Henson's] work made it come to life.

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GameSpot: For the franchise, that was a strange time, because you couldn't look anywhere without having Ninja Turtles somewhere in your line of vision. There was even a concert tour. Are there any memories that stand out for you from that time of the popularity?

Kevin Eastman: Well there were several, and actually I quite liked the evolution of the Coming Out of Their Shells tour because it's not Barney on tour or Disney on Ice--there was always these wonderful kid events. It was gauged as something that would be fun as a kid's event. I loved how it evolved with the songs.

But I think you know back in those days--what we call it was the peak years of the Turtles--it might be at that time in '91, '92. I went to Paris to be part of the promotion for the first Turtle movie, but I just remember standing there the first time looking at the Eiffel Tower and going, "This is incredible!" But then seeing an advertisement for "Tortues Ninja," the new Turtles movie coming out. So that was a weird sort of thing, being in such an amazing place, the names of all that I love and appreciate from art history. And here I am standing, looking at the Eiffel Tower with an ad for my characters next to it.

But there was so many other pleasant experiences or weird juxtaposition of things like that, but all [are] blessings, every single one of them. The things I've done and seen, the people I've met and I've traveled the world and get to meet fans from all over the world and it's always the same. They just love their turtles and that's changed my life. I can't imagine what an amazing life I've had thanks to them.

GameSpot: Looking at other character designs, how involved do you get to be when it comes to developing the turtles for their various TV animation styles?

Kevin Eastman: Well like I said, in the early days we had full control for that work. But I sold my interest 15-plus years ago, so what's been great is that although I have no final say, you have a wonderful company like Nickelodeon who wants to bring that original element of the creators back in. So they brought me in to consult on the series and I work on the comic books and they want my input. The thing is that they don't have to have my input. They own it and control it but it's their commitment to make it right, to make it good, but still keep the heart and soul back from the original creation.

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So it's been fantastic to see these different versions and work with guys like [Rise of the TMNT producers] Ant [Ward] and Andy [Suriano] or [producer] Ciro [Nieli] on the 2012 series because they're all coming from the same sweet spot [that] these are characters that they're invested in, that they love, and they want to tell great stories [about]. So they're in really good hands already.

GameSpot: It was recently announced that the female character Jennika in the comics had become a mutant turtle. Some fans will certainly remember Venus from Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation. Will we see anything traits from that character makes their way into the Jennika character?

Kevin Eastman: Well what's interesting is the difference--like Venus is now 20. That context is 20-something years old. It was 1997 when that came out. But now it's a new spin. It was an interesting time because we were still in control but we were sharing the control with Haim Saban, and [he had] success with the Power Rangers. I'll say a term as endearing as I can, the campiness of the Power Rangers is what made those [shows] so popular. So he wanted Turtles to take the turn more like a live-action cartoon as opposed to trying to find a balance. I think the resistance there came from the hardcore fans because that was the first version after the original animated series.

The fans were not happy. They didn't like Venus as a character. It was sort of put in their face and the show was way too campy. I loved the series, I worked very hard on it. But it just didn't resonate with the fans.

What was interesting when we evolved into the character Jennika--much like what Ciro's approach to the 2012 series, Ant and Andy's approach to the Rise--my focus is on the comic books with Tom Waltz and IDW and it's always story first, story-centric. So when we introduce a character in Issue 51 named Jennika, we really like her and we knew that if the fans liked her as much as we did, she can continue as part of the family. She got more and more popular and so for about 30 issues we wanted to evolve her into this female turtle character.

We've been thinking about this for two-and-a-half years and planning it. And so we knew that because of her popularity and because of the same story-driven aspect that we said, people will buy because they've already bought into the story. They're already fully invested in the characters and they love her as a character--to see her evolve organically to become this character instead of, "Hey we need to sell more issues. Here's a girl turtle!" So it's very story-centric and it has exceeded our hopes in that we hope that they would embrace her. We hope that they'll like it because we have so much fun doing it and they go nuts so it's been a great blessing.

This interview has been edited for clarity and length.

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Originally published: Tuesday, July 23, 2019.
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Nickelodeon Germany Announces SlimeFest 2019

Berlin - More music, more stars, more slime: Nickelodeon's legendary Nickelodeon SlimeFest returns to Germany for a second year, following the success of the inaugural SlimeFest Germany in 2018!


This year, Nickelodeon Germany (Deutschland) invites fans to three days full of fun, where they can dance, celebrate and of course, be slimed.

SlimeFest Germany 2019 will this year take place over Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September 2019 at Movie Park Germany, home of Nickland. Tickets are available to purchase now at https://www.eventim.de/artist/nickelodeon-slimefest/

SlimeFest Germany 2019 will once again treat festival goers to performances from some of the biggest stars in Germany. The headliners of this years festival are: Mike Singer, Pietro Lombardi and Die Lochis.

Die Lochis already know what it feels like to be slimed, having already received Nickelodeon's highest honour twice. And they would like to do it all again and again, especially to celebrate their upcoming album "Chapter X", which will be released during SlimeFest!

Update (25/7) - Nickelodeon has announced the slime-tastic news that KAYEF, Bars & Melody, Isac Elliot, Daniele Negroni, Iggi Kelly, Kira Kosarin (De Thundermans), AMA, Enyadres, the cast of Spotlight and the dancers of Team Recycled have joined the SLIMEFEST 2019 lineup!

The audience can also expect a big Slimetakel: In addition to special appearances from their favourite stars, Nickelodeon's iconic green slime will also be in the spotlight again... But it won't only be the stars getting slimed. Audience members who are brave enough to venture into the slime pit will get to experience how it feels to be doused with the green, slippery slime!

Die Lochis, who also headlined SlimeFest Germany 2018, said "We are happy to be back at the SlimeFest this year!!".

Mike Singer can't also wait, saying: "Definitely! The SlimeFest is always an incredible atmosphere."

Pietro Lombardi, who was also there last year, is also looking forward to performing for the happy kids in the audience:

"I'm really looking forward to being back at the SlimeFest this year. For years I have wished that this event to come to Germany, because it is something special. Last year in Dortmund the festival came to Germany for the first time and all the families and children had fun. That should also be the most important thing, that we set up a special event for the children and families. I'm also happy to see my musical friends again and rock the stage with them."

"We are thrilled to host the Nickelodeon SlimeFest for the first time at Movie Park Germany," says Thorsten Backhaus, Managing Director (MD) of Movie Park Germany. "Not only will we be able to further extend our partnership with Nickelodeon, but we will also be able to offer visitors a spectacular new event that promises to be fun with its mix of show, music and festival."

"With local events like SlimeFest, we offer very special opportunities to enter the world of Nickelodeon and, quite literally, in our green gold, the Slime. With Movie Park Germany we have the ideal partner at our side to go one step further after last year's premiere - with the kids' biggest stars, the most spectacular shows and three days of slime fun" said Steffen Kottkamp, Brand Director Kids & Family GSA at Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN).

In additional to the headliners, SLIMEFEST 2019 will feature many more performers and acts, which will be announced in the coming weeks.

SLIMEFEST 2019 will feature two zones: a Slime Area for kids aged between 8-17, where you are guaranteed to get slimed, and "No-Slime Tribüne", slime-free area for kids and parents.

Tickets for all three shows are now available at: https://www.eventim.de/artist/nickelodeon-slimefest/

Press representatives can use the following e-mail address to accredit themselves for the event: presse@moviepark.de

Click here for highlights from SlimeFest Deutschland 2018!

About SlimeFest

Nickelodeon has been synonymous with slime since the number-one entertainment brand for kids introduced the green semi-viscous substance to kids in the 1980's, and Slime is the ultimate symbol of free-spirited mess and the physical embodiment of Nickelodeon's unconventional spirit.

Slime first appeared on Nickelodeon on You Can't Do That On Television and Double Dare in the 1980's, and has since become a staple of Nickelodeon. Being covered by green gold by Nickelodeon is regarded as one of the highest honors you can have bestowed on you by many celebrities. Among the many stars who have been honored with a world famous Nickelodeon sliming are Jace Norman, Rebecca Mir, Katy Perry, former First Lady of the US Michelle Obama, Justin Bieber, Heidi Klum, Mike Singer, Lena Gercke, Lena Meyer-Landrut, DJ Khaled, Sandra Bullock, Halle Berry, Jim Carrey, David Beckham, John Cena, and Fack ju Göthe actors Max von der Groeben and Aram Arami, and more have all been rewarded with Nickelodeon's highest honour. Kids' can watch their favourite stars get slimed each year at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards. One thing is clear: where Slime flows, people celebrate.

Slime stands for party and fun. In September 2019, Nickelodeon brings the world's largest slime party, SlimeFest, to Germany for the second time. In the unique concert event, the children and audience can not only look forward to performances from their favourite stars, but also spectacular slime stunts. And not only will their favourite stars fall into the slime - the audience can also get slimed!

Movie Park Germany

Since 1996, Movie Park Germany has been offering its visitors shows, attractions and events all about film, with the motto: "Hooray, I'm in the movies!" Spanning approximately 45 hectares, the Park invites guests to immerse themselves in the world of film and find excitement, entertainment and thrill in more than 40 different attractions. Germany's largest film and amusement park is a special experience for young and old alike, having borne the TÜV distinction "OK for Kids" since 2006. Featuring Nickland, one of the largest NICK theme worlds worldwide, and its TV heroes SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick, Dora the Explorer and Diego, PAW Patrol and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the Park is particularly suitable for families. Thanks to the in-house tour operator Movie Park Holidays, arranging a long journey with accommodation in nearby hotels is child’s play. www.movieparkholidays.com

Below is Nickelodeon Deutschland's official press (presse) release announcing the aweslime news!:

Mehr Musik, mehr Stars, mehr Slime: Nickelodeon macht das SlimeFest zum 3-Tage-Festival im Movie Park Germany – Mit Auftritten von Mike Singer, Pietro Lombardi, Die Lochis und vielen mehr

18/06/2019

Berlin, 18. Juni 2019 – Das legendäre Nickelodeon SlimeFest kommt zum zweiten Mal nach Deutschland. In diesem Jahr lädt der Kindersender gleich drei Tage dazu ein, gemeinsam zu feiern, zu tanzen und natürlich geslimed zu werden. Stattfinden wird das SlimeFest in diesem Jahr vom 13. bis 15. September im Movie Park Germany. Tickets sind ab sofort erhältlich unter: https://www.eventim.de/artist/nickelodeon-slimefest/

Auf der Bühne stehen in diesem Jahr wieder die erfolgreichsten Stars der Kids. Headliner des dreitätigen Festivals sind: Mike Singer, Pietro Lombardi und Die Lochis. Besonders die Lochis, wissen, wie es sich anfühlt geslimed zu werden. Schon zwei Mal schon wurde ihnen die Ehre zu Teil. Und sie würden es immer wieder tun, zumal am Auftrittstag beim SlimeFest auch das finale Album „Kapitel X“ veröffentlicht und das ganz besonders gefeiert wird.

Die Zuschauer erwartet ein großes Slimetakel: Neben den Auftritten der Lieblings-Stars, steht nämlich der Slime wieder ganz groß im Rampenlicht.. Aber nicht nur die Stars werden beglibbert. Wer als Zuschauer mutig genug ist, sich in das Slime-Pit zu wagen, kann sicher sein, selbst zu erleben, wie es ist, mit dem grünen, glibbschigen Slime übergossen zu werden.

„Wir freuen uns dieses Jahr wieder beim Slimefest dabei zu sein!!“ – Die Lochis.

Auch Mike Singer kann es kaum erwarten:

„Auf jeden Fall! Beim Slimefest ist immer eine unfassbare Stimmung.“

Pietro Lombardi, der ebenfalls im letzten Jahr bereits dabei war freut sich vor allem auf die glücklichen Kids im Publikum:

„Ich freue mich wirklich sehr dieses Jahr wieder beim SlimeFest dabei zu sein. Schon seit Jahren habe ich mir gewünscht, dass dieses Event nach Deutschland kommt, da es etwas Besonderes ist. Letztes Jahr in Dortmund kam das Festival zum ersten Mal nach Deutschland und alle Familien und Kinder hatten Spaß. Das sollte auch das wichtigste sein, dass wir für die Kinder und Familien ein besonderes Event auf die Beine stellen. Ich freue mich auch wieder meine musikalischen Freunde zu sehen und mit ihnen die Bühne zu rocken. Wir sehen uns eurer pie Peace Ole ole"

„Wir freuen uns riesig, das Nickelodeon SlimeFest zum ersten Mal im Movie Park Germany zu veranstalten“, sagt Thorsten Backhaus, Geschäftsführer Movie Park Germany. „So können wir nicht nur unsere Partnerschaft mit Nickelodeon weiter ausbauen, sondern den Besuchern auch ein spektakuläres, neues Event bieten, das mit seiner Mischung aus Show, Musik und Festival jede Menge Spaß verspricht.“

„Mit lokale Events wie dem SlimeFest bieten wir ganz besondere Gelegenheiten in die Welt von Nickelodeon und – ganz buchstäblich – in unser grünes Gold, den Slime, einzutauchen. Mit dem Movie Park Germany haben wir den idealen Partner an unserer Seite um nach der Premiere im letzten Jahr in jeder Hinsicht noch einen drauf zu setzen – mit den größten Stars der Kinder, den spektakulärsten Shows und drei Tagen voller Slimespaß“, so Steffen Kottkamp, Brand Director Kids & Family GSA bei Viacom International Media Networks.

Neben den Headlinern erwartet die Zuschauer am 13., 14. und 15. September noch viele weitere Performer. Diese werden in den kommenden Wochen bekanntgegeben.

Tickets für die jeweiligen Shows sind ab sofort erhältlich unter: https://www.eventim.de/artist/nickelodeon-slimefest/
Pressevertreter können sich über diese E-Mail-Adresse für die Veranstaltung akkreditieren: presse@moviepark.de

Über das SlimeFest
Nicht nur bei den jährlich stattfindenden Nickelodeon Kids‘ Choice Awards ist er zum Synonym für Ruhm und Ehre geworden: Slime. Nickelodeons grünes Gold gilt als eine der größten Auszeichnungen unten den Künstler; ein glibberiger Ritterschlag quasi. Stars wie Heidi Klum, Halle Berry, die ehemalige First Lady Michelle Obama, Weltstar Justin Bieber, Sänger Mike Singer und die Fack ju Göthe Schauspieler Max von der Groeben und Aram Arami haben bereits in ihm gebadet. Eines ist klar: Wo Slime fließt, wird gefeiert.

Slime steht für Party und Spaß. Im September 2019 holt Nickelodeon mit dem SlimeFest größte Slimeparty der Welt zum zweiten Mal nach Deutschland. Bei dem einzigartigen Konzert-Event erwarten die Kinder und Zuschauer nicht nur Auftritte ihrer Lieblingsstars, sondern auch spektakuläre Slime-Aktionen. Und hier werden nicht nur ihre Lieblingsstars in den sprichwörtlichen Slimebrunnen fallen – auch die Zuschauer können slimen und geslimed werden.

Movie Park Germany
Seit 1996 bietet Movie Park Germany seinen Besuchern unter dem Motto „Hurra, ich bin im Film!“ Shows, Attraktionen und Events rund um das Thema Film. Auf einer Fläche von etwa 45 Hektar tauchen die Gäste in die Filmwelt ein und erleben in über 40 unterschiedlichen Attraktionen Spannung, Entertainment und Nervenkitzel. Dabei ist Deutschlands größter Film- und Freizeitpark für große und kleine Besucher ein besonderes Erlebnis und trägt seit 2006 die Auszeichnung „OK für Kids“ des TÜVs. Mit seinem Nickland, einem der größten NICK-Themenbereiche weltweit, und seinen TV-Helden SpongeBob und Patrick, Dora und Diego, PAW Patrol sowie den Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ist der Park besonders für Familien geeignet. Dank des hauseigenen Reiseveranstalters Movie Park Holidays ist auch eine längere Anreise inklusive Übernachtung in verschiedenen Partnerhotels ein Kinderspiel. www.movieparkholidays.de

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From Parkerlebnis.de:

Nickelodeon SlimeFest 2019 in Deutschland im Movie Park Germany mit bekannten Stars

Vom 13. bis zum 15. September 2019 dreht sich im Movie Park alles um die beliebte grüne, glibberige Masse: Nickelodeon bringt das SlimeFest 2019 nach Bottrop und hat jede Menge bekannte Künstler im Gepäck.

Nickelodeon veranstaltet im Zeitraum vom 13. bis zum 15. September 2019 das zweite deutsche SlimeFest im Movie Park Germany in Bottrop. Jeden Tag ab 15 Uhr steigt in der so genannten „Slime Area“ eine große Party, denn ab dann dreht sich alles um die grüne, glibberige Masse.

Mit dabei sind viele bekannte Musik-Acts, unter anderem Mike Singer, Pietro Lombardi und Die Lochis. Neben den Auftritten der Künstler, steht der Slime wieder ganz groß im Rampenlicht. Aber nicht nur die Stars werden beglibbert: Wer als Zuschauer mutig genug ist, sich in die „Slime Area“ zu wagen, kann sicher sein, selbst zu erleben, wie es ist, mit dem grünen Schleim übergossen zu werden.

„Wir freuen uns riesig, das Nickelodeon SlimeFest zum ersten Mal im Movie Park Germany zu veranstalten. So können wir nicht nur unsere Partnerschaft mit Nickelodeon weiter ausbauen, sondern den Besuchern auch ein spektakuläres, neues Event bieten, das mit seiner Mischung aus Show, Musik und Festival jede Menge Spaß verspricht“, sagt Thorsten Backhaus, Geschäftsführer des Movie Park Germany.

Es gibt insgesamt zwei Bereiche, die „Slime Area“, in der sich alle Kinder im Alter von acht bis 17 Jahren aufhalten dürfen sowie die „No-Slime Tribüne“, die für die Eltern und Erwachsene gedacht ist.

Eintrittskarten für das SlimeFest 2019 sind bei Eventim erhältlich. Die Show wird circa zwei Stunden dauern.

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From ThemePark-Central.de:

Mit Auftritten von Mike Singer, Pietro Lombardi, Die Lochis und vielen mehr!
Das legendäre Nickelodeon SlimeFest kommt zum zweiten Mal nach Deutschland. In diesem Jahr lädt der Kindersender gleich drei Tage dazu ein, gemeinsam zu feiern, zu tanzen und natürlich geslimed zu werden. Stattfinden wird das SlimeFest in diesem Jahr vom 13. bis 15. September im Movie Park Germany. Tickets sind ab sofort erhältlich unter: https://www.eventim.de/artist/nickelodeon-slimefest/

Auf der Bühne stehen in diesem Jahr wieder die erfolgreichsten Stars der Kids. Headliner des dreitägigen Festivals sind: Mike Singer, Pietro Lombardi und Die Lochis. Besonders die Lochis, wissen, wie es sich anfühlt geslimed zu werden. Schon zwei Mal wurde ihnen die Ehre zu Teil. Und sie würden es immer wieder tun, zumal am Auftrittstag beim SlimeFest auch das finale Album „Kapitel X“ veröffentlicht und das ganz besonders gefeiert wird.

Die Zuschauer erwartet ein großes Slimetakel: Neben den Auftritten der Lieblings-Stars, steht nämlich der Slime wieder ganz groß im Rampenlicht. Aber nicht nur die Stars werden beglibbert. Wer als Zuschauer mutig genug ist, sich in das Slime-Pit zu wagen, kann sicher sein, selbst zu erleben, wie es ist, mit dem grünen, glibbschigen Slime übergossen zu werden.

„Wir freuen uns, dieses Jahr wieder beim SlimeFest dabei zu sein!!“

Die Lochis
„Beim SlimeFest ist immer eine unfassbare Stimmung.“

Mike Singer
Pietro Lombardi, der ebenfalls im letzten Jahr bereits dabei war freut sich vor allem auf die glücklichen Kids im Publikum: „Ich freue mich wirklich sehr, dieses Jahr wieder beim SlimeFest dabei zu sein. Schon seit Jahren habe ich mir gewünscht, dass dieses Event nach Deutschland kommt, da es etwas Besonderes ist. Letztes Jahr in Dortmund kam das Festival zum ersten Mal nach Deutschland und alle Familien und Kinder hatten Spaß. Das sollte auch das Wichtigste sein, dass wir für die Kinder und Familien ein besonderes Event auf die Beine stellen. Ich freue mich, auch wieder meine musikalischen Freunde zu sehen und mit ihnen die Bühne zu rocken. Wir sehen uns, euer pie Peace Ole ole.“

„Wir freuen uns riesig, das Nickelodeon SlimeFest zum ersten Mal im Movie Park Germany zu veranstalten“, sagt Thorsten Backhaus, Geschäftsführer Movie Park Germany. „So können wir nicht nur unsere Partnerschaft mit Nickelodeon weiter ausbauen, sondern den Besuchern auch ein spektakuläres, neues Event bieten, das mit seiner Mischung aus Show, Musik und Festival jede Menge Spaß verspricht.“

„Mit lokalen Events wie dem SlimeFest bieten wir ganz besondere Gelegenheiten in die Welt von Nickelodeon und – ganz buchstäblich – in unser grünes Gold, den Slime, einzutauchen. Mit dem Movie Park Germany haben wir den idealen Partner an unserer Seite, um nach der Premiere im letzten Jahr in jeder Hinsicht noch einen drauf zu setzen – mit den größten Stars der Kinder, den spektakulärsten Shows und drei Tagen voller Slimespaß“, so Steffen Kottkamp, Brand Director Kids & Family GSA bei Viacom International Media Networks.

Neben den Headlinern erwartet die Zuschauer am 13., 14. und 15. September noch viele weitere Performer. Diese werden in den kommenden Wochen bekanntgegeben. Tickets für die jeweiligen Shows sind ab sofort erhältlich unter: https://www.eventim.de/artist/nickelodeon-slimefest/

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Update (25/7) - Official Nick Deutschland presse release:

SLIMEFEST 2019: KAYEF, Bars & Melody, Isac Elliot, Daniele Negroni, Iggi Kelly, Kira Kosarin und viele mehr komplettieren das Lineup des slimigen Konzert-Events

Berlin, 25. Juli 2019 – Die zweite Slimewelle rollt: Neben den bereits bekannten Headlinern Mike Singer, Pietro Lombardi und Die Lochis sind außerdem KAYEF, Bars & Melody, Isac Elliot, Daniele Negroni, und Iggi Kelly beim Nickelodeon SLIMEFEST im Movie Park Germany am Start. Vervollständigt wird das Lineup vom 13. bis 15. September außerdem durch Performances von Nickelodeon-Star Kira Kosarin, AMA, Enyadres, den Darstellern der Nickelodeon-Serie Spotlight und den Tänzern von Team Recycled.

Das legendäre Nickelodeon SLIMEFEST kommt zum zweiten Mal nach Deutschland. In diesem Jahr lädt der Kindersender gleich drei Tage dazu ein, gemeinsam zu feiern, zu tanzen und natürlich geslimed zu werden. Tickets sind gleichzeitig als Eintrittskarte in den Movie Park Germany gültig und ab sofort erhältlich auf: http://www.nick.de/slimefest.

Die Zuschauer erwartet ein großes Slimetakel: Neben den Auftritten der Lieblings-Stars steht nämlich der Slime wieder ganz im Mittelpunkt. Aber nicht nur die Stars werden beglibbert. Wer als Zuschauer mutig genug ist, sich in das Slime-Pit zu wagen, kann sicher sein, selbst zu erleben, wie es ist, mit dem grünen, glibbschigen Slime übergossen zu werden.

KAYEF macht schon seit seinem 12. Lebensjahr Musik. Sein Stil ist ein bunter Mix aus Rap, Pop & R’n’B, bei dem garantiert kein Tanzbein stillsteht. Auch auf seinem YouTube-Channel nimmt er uns mit hinter die Kulissen und gibt Einblicke in seine Welt. Mit seiner neuen Single „Drama“ im Gepäck wird er sich am Freitag auf dem SLIMEFEST in die Herzen der Zuschauer rappen.

Leondre Devries und Charlie Lenehan machen bereits seit 2014 als Bars & Melody gemeinsame Sache und mixen Pop & Rap mit einer großen Portion Talent. Sie feierten bereits zahlreiche Charterfolge, unter anderem ein Top 4-Album in den UK-Charts und ein Nr. 1-Album in Japan. Das Briten-Duo ist auch über die Musik hinaus erfolgreich: Als Moderatoren der BBC-Show „Friday Download“ und auf YouTube begeistern sie regelmäßig über 3 Millionen Abonnenten.

Der finnische Sänger Isac Elliot ist gerade einmal 18 Jahre alt und hat bereits alles erreicht, was man sich nur vorstellen kann: Mit 11 wurde er von Sony unter Vertrag genommen, füllte riesige Konzerthallen in Skandinavien und hatte neun Nummer 1 Hits! Doch damit noch nicht genug – er ging mit One Direction auf Tour und wurde mit zahlreichen Awards überschüttet.

Daniele Negroni ist seit der neunten Staffel DSDS im ganzen Land bekannt wie ein bunter Hund. Sein Debütalbum wurde in Deutschland und Österreich mit Gold ausgezeichnet. Nach drei englischsprachigen Alben hat sich Daniele Negroni entschieden, in Zukunft verstärkt deutsche Songs zu veröffentlichen – und diese auch selbst zu schreiben! Im Mai kam seine neue Single „Primadonna“ auf den Markt.

Iggi Kelly wurde das Talent einfach in die Wiege gelegt. Als Singer & Songwriter erobert der jüngste Sprössling der Kelly Family gerade die Bretter, die die Welt bedeuten. Dieses Jahr durfte er sein Können bereits als Support Act von Bars & Melody unter Beweis stellen. Auch als Backstage-Reporter bei The Voice Kids hat er die Fans überzeugt.

Die Newcomer von AMA (kurz für Ask me anything) hatten ihren ersten gemeinsamen Auftritt auf der Glow Con in Stuttgart. Neben ihrer Musik ist Social Media für Arina, Clara und Sarah ein großer Teil ihres Lebens, da sie sich darüber kennengelernt haben und im Moment weit voneinander entfernt leben.

Enyadres gehört mit ihren 20 Jahren bereits zu den bekanntesten Influencern in Deutschland. Ganz nebenbei startet sie auch im Musikbusiness erfolgreich durch. Ihre Songs handeln von starken Mädchen, großen Gefühlen und haben ganz viel Ohrwurmpotential.

Von der Nickelodeon-Serie Die Thundermans direkt auf die Bühne! Kira Kosarin nutzte jede Drehpause, um an ihrer Musikkarriere zu feilen – mit Erfolg. Mit ihrer neuen Superkraft, dem Singen, brachte sie letztes Jahr ihre erste Single in die Läden, dieses Jahr folgte das erste Album „Off Brand“. Kira wird uns gleich an allen drei Tagen mit ihrer sanften Stimme begeistern!

Mehr Infos und Tickets für die einzelnen Tage des Nickelodeon SLIMEFEST sind ab sofort erhältlich auf http://www.nick.de/slimefest.

Pressevertreter können sich über diese E-Mail-Adresse für die Veranstaltung akkreditieren: presse@moviepark.de


Über das SLIMEFEST

Nicht nur bei den jährlich stattfindenden Nickelodeon Kids‘ Choice Awards ist er zum Synonym für Ruhm und Ehre geworden: Slime. Nickelodeons grünes Gold gilt als eine der größten Auszeichnungen unten den Künstler; ein glibberiger Ritterschlag quasi. Stars wie Heidi Klum, Halle Berry, die ehemalige First Lady Michelle Obama, Weltstar Justin Bieber, Sänger Mike Singer und die Fack ju Göthe Schauspieler Max von der Groeben und Aram Arami haben bereits in ihm gebadet. Eines ist klar: Wo Slime fließt, wird gefeiert.

Slime steht für Party und Spaß. Vom 13. bis 15. September 2019 holt Nickelodeon mit dem SLIMEFEST die größte Slimeparty der Welt zum zweiten Mal nach Deutschland. Bei dem einzigartigen Konzert-Event erwarten die Kinder und Zuschauer nicht nur Auftritte ihrer Lieblingsstars, sondern auch spektakuläre Slime-Aktionen. Und hier werden nicht nur ihre Lieblingsstars in den sprichwörtlichen Slimebrunnen fallen – auch die Zuschauer können slimen und geslimed werden.

Über den Movie Park Germany

Seit 1996 bietet Movie Park Germany seinen Besuchern unter dem Motto „Hurra, ich bin im Film!“ Shows, Attraktionen und Events rund um das Thema Film. Auf einer Fläche von etwa 45 Hektar tauchen die Gäste in die Filmwelt ein und erleben in über 40 unterschiedlichen Attraktionen Spannung, Entertainment und Nervenkitzel. Dabei ist Deutschlands größter Film- und Freizeitpark für große und kleine Besucher ein besonderes Erlebnis und trägt seit 2006 die Auszeichnung „OK für Kids“ des TÜVs. Mit seinem Nickland, einem der größten Nickelodeon-Themenbereiche weltweit, und seinen TV-Helden SpongeBob und Patrick, Dora und Diego, PAW Patrol sowie den Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ist der Park besonders für Familien geeignet. Dank des hauseigenen Reiseveranstalters Movie Park Holidays ist auch eine längere Anreise inklusive Übernachtung in verschiedenen Partnerhotels ein Kinderspiel. www.movieparkholidays.de

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Originally published: Tuesday, June 18, 2019.

Additional sources: Google Translate, DeepL Translator.

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CBBC to Remake Nick Jr. Israel's 'Craft Party'

British FTA children's channel CBBC has commissioned an adaptation of the unscripted kids series Craft Party. Originally launched on Nick Jr. Israel by Israeli production company Nutz Productions, the UK version is being handled by London-based Keshet Productions.


Keshet Productions is the UK production arm of Israeli producer/distributor Keshet International, which has a distribution agreement with Nutz Production’s parent company producer/distributor Ananey Communications Group.

The new 20 x 15-minute show (pictured) is set to be broadcast in two 10 x 15-minute series, and will center on a group of nine- to 12-year-old craft enthusiasts who create art and food for a party. Keshet International is going to be distributing the series internationally, and the first 10 episodes will debut on the British kidsnet on August 18, with the second half slated for the spring 2020, says a spokesperson for Keshet International. Based on the Israeli format Mesibat Yetzira (מסיבת יצירה), originally created by Bonit Ben Ami and Shirley Oran and produced by Nutz Productions (The Greenhouse (החממה), Greenhouse Academy, Spell Keepers (כדברא), Bed & Biscuit (בית הכלבים), The Hood (שכונה)), the series revolves around two girls who craft projects, which premiered in August 2017 Nickelodeon's top-forming preschool channel Nick Jr. Israel on Israeli cablenet Hot in 2017. The series has been thrice renewed, with the latest fourth season launching later this month on the channel.

Aimed at kids six- to 12-years-old, the new show is executive produced by Keshet Productions’ managing director of non-scripted content David Williams (Celebrity Showmance), with Nick Hutchings (Help! My Supply Teacher is Magic, Art Ninja) as series producer and writer alongside series director Matt Pothecary (Duck Quacks Don’t Echo).


The series builds on the UK’s tradition of crafting and DIY shows, while also improving and modernizing the format, says Williams. In the past, crafting series were formal, didactic and often featured adult presenters, says Williams, whereas Keshet wanted to take the more current YouTube style of the Israeli format and expand on it with something that would resonate with UK audiences.



Keshet began by emulating the Israeli format of having two girls talking to each other in a peer-to-peer setting, and bolstering the IP’s production value with more high-quality camera work. From there the company focused in on the demands of the BBC and the UK market and expanded the cast of characters to six, with diverse ethnic backgrounds and more of a gender balance in the hopes that the show wouldn’t skew more towards girls, and that kids from any background would be able to see themselves reflected in the cast, says Williams.

The crafts themselves are also designed to be on-trend, including some projects that bring in the popular slime craze, as well as some emoji and glitter-focused works, he adds. To help maintain authenticity that audiences have come to expect from YouTube videos, mistakes and mishaps aren’t going to be edited out.

While this is the first time the company has done a craft show, Willliams’ hope is that it marks the beginning of a longer-term play in the DIY category, with early plans already in the works for a “messier” and boy-skewing series. He also sees Craft Party as a stepping stone for Keshet as it works to get more involved in the kids and family market in the UK, he adds. The hope is that the series will help the company as it begins taking its experience creating content for older audiences and working with more studios to develop non-scripted IPs for kids, he says.

“There is absolutely demand for craft shows in the kids and family market,” says Williams. “We brought gloss to what is a no-adults, down-and-dirty craft show by kids and for kids. We now have this new talent with the kids and and I hope we can grow the show with them, and maybe more kids can join in the future. I hope that this show airs for many years like some of the iconic craft shows I grew up with.”

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iam8bit to Release 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time' Soundtrack on Vinyl for the Very First Time

COWABUNGA! TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: TURTLES IN TIME SOUNDTRACK ON VINYL FROM IAM8BIT

Pizza time!


Los Angeles CA -- July 24, 2019 -- iam8bit has teamed up Turtle-style with Nickelodeon and Konami to bring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time soundtrack to vinyl for the very first time. The vinyl soundtrack will include the entire score from the beloved SNES title, as well as bonus soundbites and a track from the arcade release.


Two editions of the vinyl soundtrack will be available: the limited-edition vinyl soundtrack with "Pizzasplosive" picture disc (limited-edition of 1,000), and the Open Edition with "Big Apple Green" colored vinyl. The editions will be available for $34.99 and $29.99, respectively. Pre-orders open on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 10 a.m. PDT on iam8bit.com.


Features

- Pizzasplosive picture disc (limited-edition of 1,000) or Big Apple Green vinyl (Open Edition)
- Power-Up gatefold jacket with flippable art
- Remastered exclusively for vinyl
- Album art by London-based designer, illustrator and creative Aled Lewis

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time vinyl soundtrack will begin shipping Q4 2019.

In addition to the vinyl soundtrack, five unique Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time enamel pins will be available exclusively on iam8bit.com - featuring Leonardo, Donatello, Michaelangelo, and Raphael, as well as Shredder.

For more information, please visit https://store.iam8bit.com/collections/turtles-in-time



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About the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time soundtrack:

"The plot of Turtles in Time is the stuff of sci-fi lunacy - a supercollage cast of baddies battling through the ages: Krang donning his trademark exosuit stealing the statue of liberty, metal-mouthed Shredder hijacking the TV airwaves, prehistoric dinos, grimey pirates, neon-future robots, mutated sewer nasties, etc.. Enter the mean, green, fighting machines, on a hard rock collision course to reset the space-time continuum back to a peaceful, cheesy-grease-soaked state. This is one of the greatest SNES soundtracks of all time, expertly mastered for the first time ever on vinyl, cozied away in a choose-your-own-adventure pizza (or bomb) box. Also, we included some bonus soundbites, and even our favorite track from the arcade release - cowabunga!"



About the Turtles in Time: Spinning Turtle Pins:


$12.00

- 1.75-inch Pin
- Choose Your Turtle (Leo, Donny, Mikey and/or Raph)
- Hard Enamel Construction
- High Quality Collectible w/ Backer Card
- iam8bit exclusive

Take a trip through Shredder’s time warp with the Mean, Green Fighting Machines. These Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are as innovative as pins get - they actually SPIN on a full 360 rotation. Choose your personal favorite turtle - or collect ALL FOUR!


About the Turtles in Time: Shred Head TV Pin


$10.00

- 1.50-inch Pin
- Hard Enamel Construction
- High Quality Collectible w/ Backer Card
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Shipping Begins Q4 2019

Shredder likes to meddle with the Turtles, any which way he can… and perhaps the most iconic image of the supervillain is when he hijacks the TV airwaves in Turtles in Time. How dare he interrupt their pizza party!

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'90s 'All That' Star Alisa Reyes to Guest Star on Revival

Update (7/25) - Alisa Reyes has confirmed that she will be appearing in an upcoming episode of All That!:


Nickelodeon’s brand-new version of its legendary sketch comedy series, All That made its debut last Saturday (June 15, 2019), featuring a whole new cast as well as cameos from legacy cast members Kel Mitchell, Lori Beth Denberg & Josh Server, who not only gave the new cast words of advice, but revived some of their classic sketches, such as Vital Information and "Ed" the Good Burger Guy. The series is also be executive produced by OG cast members Mitchell and Kenan Thompson.


However, if the return of Nick's iconic series wasn't exciting enough, old school All That fans are about to have even more to be excited about!

Alisa Reyes, who was a recurring actor on the original '90s show, guested on AfterBuzz TV’s All That aftershow and teased a return to the show!

“I would definitely love to come back,” said Reyes. “I think that’s kinda in the works and stuff like that, so everyone just has to stay posted.”

It’s apparently not just Reyes who might be coming back. It seems others could be, too!

“I’m sure that a lot of us OGs little by little will be making some appearances,” revealed Reyes.



Although it'll be great to see more legacy All That stars make cameos on the all-new series, it might be tricky for Danny Tamberelli (The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Space Cases, Figure it Out), as he's just welcomed his first child with his wife, Katelyn Detweiler! Congrats Katelyn & Danny!

What would Reyes like to come back and do? She has a particular skit in mind.

“I think I’m ready to come back and play on the island for sure with Fran [Lori Beth Denberg], and sing, ‘forever, and ever, and ever, and ever,'” said Reyes.

Also in the interview, Reyes gave some advice to the new kids on the show.

“I think they need to just really bask in the moment and just be present in the moment and to have fun and to be fearless and to not worry,” said Reyes, “because we didn’t have social media, what anybody says about you on social media.”



All New All That airs every Saturday night at 8:30pm ET/PT on Nickelodeon USA! Click the following link for more info and to meet the new cast members!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2019/06/all-that-is-back-everything-you-need-to.html

Did you hear? Nickelodeon and the duo behind viral pop-up phenomenon Saved by the Max are teaming up to open a Good Burger pop-up restaurant!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2019/06/nickelodeon-orders-up-all-that-inspired.html

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Originally published: Monday, June 17, 2019 at 9:22pm BST.

Original title: '90s 'All That' Star Alisa Reyes Teases Massive Return of OG Cast.

H/T: Special thanks to @RealMagitroopa for the update!
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