Wednesday, February 12, 2020

'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Hypes Steelbook Release with Downloadable Valentine's Cards

A range of Avatar: The Last Airbender themed Valentine's cards have been released just in time for Valentine's Day. Available ahead of the show's SteelBook release on Blu-Ray, fans can now gift an Avatar related card to their Valentine alongside the pre-requisite chocolates and flowers!


Nickelodeon's selection (available to download as a pdf here) features fan-favorites Aang, Sokka, Prince Zuko and Toph. Each card is heavily themed for the occasion, with love hearts dotted around each one, including the inside where you can write a sweet note for your intended. They're also accompanied by messages that play off the character and their traits, with each one positioned in front of a location or symbol related to them.


The first card showcases Aang in mid-air, leg outstretched in a kick and hearts over his eyes, accompanied by the words "Because you've mastered all the elements of my heart." Sokka kneels in an intense crouch, his trusty boomerang in hand next to a sentiment reading, "For you can never be quenched, Valentine!" The Fire Nation's Prince Zuko stands proudly in front of a Fire Nation emblem, his card reading "Because you're the one I've been searching for." Finally, Toph's card showcases the Earth bender pushing forward mid-bend next to the words "I would move mountains for you, Valentine!" Each card can be folded over, allowing fans to print them off at home in preparation of Valentine's Day.


The SteelBook edition of the show, from Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment is a limited edition purchase, with only 20,000 units intended for release. It will be priced at $97.99 and offer numerous bonus features. Avatar launched a franchise after becoming a hit, leading to a live-action film and a fan-favorite follow-up series Legend of Korra, which ran for four seasons. The stories of both Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra have continued on in graphic novel series.

It was recently announced that the show's original creators are returning for a live-action version of the beloved series for Netflix, which appears to be a retelling of the first show.

More Nick: Netflix to Host Open Casting Call for Live-Action 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Series!
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The Official SpongeBob Twitter Trolls the 'Sonic the Hedgehog' Movie

The SpongeBob SquarePants Twitter trolls the upcoming live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movie with their own "redesign" of the iconic children's character.


SpongeBob SquarePants is an animated comedy show airing on Nickelodeon since 1999, following the adventures and shenanigans of the titular sponge in the underwater town of Bikini Bottom. The show is immensely popular and one of the defining cartoons of a generation, as its memorable characters and quirky writing that can get laughs out of fans of all ages still permeates pop culture today.

Sonic the Hedgehog, an upcoming live-action movie based on the similarly iconic video game franchise, made headlines and punchlines for the original design of its main character, which was so heavily criticized that Sonic was completely redesigned, a move that set back Paramount Pictures about $5 million. Eventually, the eerily life-like Sonic was replaced by a more cartoonish version that more closely resembled the games, staying faithful to the one created by Yuji Naka and Naoto Oshima, and was much more positively received by fans.

The official SpongeBob Twitter posted an image (above) of two side-by-side depictions of the undersea fry cook with the caption: "If SpongeBob were the #SonicMovie." On the left, a hideously realistic SpongeBob with unsettlingly human-like eyes, visibly hairy legs, and a row of terribly realistic human teeth - Sonic's teeth were one of the things fans found most unnerving about that first trailer, and the image of SpongeBob perfectly captures the creepiness of that part of the design. Of course, the leg stubble on the faux SpongeBob just might take it to a whole other level; on the right, a more familiar SpongeBob strikes the same pose.


Sonic the Hedgehog, starring Ben Schwartz as Sonic along with Jim Carrey and Westworld's James Marsden, releases this Valentine's Day after the redesign caused the film to be delayed by three months. In the series of video games, Sonic is an anthropomorphic hedgehog with super speed, whose main goal is usually to collect rings and stop the evil Dr. Robotnik. The 2020 film has Sonic leaving his alternate dimension and entering ours, where his incredible speed causes a power outage, alerting the government to his presence, who promptly send Robotnik (Carrey) on his trail. With the recent release of Detective Pikachu, another live-action video game adaptation with some unsettling depictions of the usually adorable Pokemon, the original trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog was so widely ridiculed for Sonic's appearance that the drastic redesign had to be announced.

Although Sonic's director Jeff Fowler had his nerves about the redesign, the ultimate product was a clear improvement, and as some suspected, was the original intention of the artists before the studio intervened. Some fans worried about the amount of work these artists were asked to do in the relatively short three months, but when other brands and shows are jumping in on the joke, something has to be done.

The timing of SpongeBob's trolling is certainly meant to coincide with Sonic's release this Friday. Both Nickelodeon and Paramount are owned by ViacomCBS.

SpongeBob SquarePants himself also has upcoming movie. The 3D film, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run, which dropped a new trailer during this year's Super Bowl, will see SpongeBob and Patrick go on a massive search after SpongeBob's beloved pet Gary the Snail goes missing. The movie is set to be released during Memorial Day weekend. The series, which is currently celebrating 20 years on air with the "Best Year Ever", also has a couple of spin-offs in the works: Kamp Koral, following 10-year-old SpongeBob SquarePants during his summer at sleepaway camp, is also slated to premiere on Nickelodeon during Summer 2020, and an untitled spin-off which will focus on Squidward Tentacles, which will debut on Netflix.

It's always interesting to see how the internet absorbs elements of popular culture and adapts them into something new. While the original Sonic movie design is no more, the tweet from the official SpongeBob account shows that it will never be forgotten. It's likely to live on eternally, like so many other popular memes. Of course, the Sonic design will should also be forever remembered as a warning to movie studios about the dangers of veering too far from the source material that fans are familiar with. Because things could quickly get ugly! Let's just hope this is the last time we see SpongeBob SquarePants with human teeth - and the last time we're reminded that Sonic the Hedgehog almost featured its titular character with human teeth.

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

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What Did You Think of the New 'The Substitute' Episode 'Asher Angel'? | Nickelodeon Fan Poll

What did you think of the brand new The Substitute episode #106, guest starring Asher Angel? Vote in the poll and sound off in the comments below!

Nuvem de Letras Releases 'Rise of the TMNT' Comics in Portugal

COWABUNGA! Nuvem de Letras has released a series of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics inspired by Nickelodeon's current iteration for the iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise in Portugal!


From Central Comics:

Tartarugas Ninja: Duplo lançamento de BD!

As Tartarugas Ninja estão de volta à banda desenhada em português, nestes novos dois livros pela Nuvem de Letras e feitos a pensar num público mais infantil.

As personagens nasceram em 1984 numa BD publicada pela Mirage Comics, e criadas por Kevin Eastman e Peter Laird. Mas foi com uma série de animação para a televisão que elas ganharam fama mundial. E daí até ter expandido para filmes, videojogos, brinquedos e outro merchandise, e ter tido vários derivados de animação, foi um tirinho.

Ficam os detalhes dos livros:

Tartarugas Ninja: Usar em caso de emergência

Nas profundezas dos esgotos da cidade de Nova Iorque, os irmãos Leonardo, Rafael, Donatello e Miguel Ângelo admiram as suas novas armas, desejosos de as experimentar. Mas ainda não sabem do que elas são capazes e o Rafael acha mais prudente usá-las só em caso de emergência… É então que surge o pretexto perfeito: a April parece ter desaparecido. Sem perder um segundo, as Tartarugas Ninja vão entrar em ação!


Tartarugas Ninja: Usar em caso de emergência (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – O despertar das Tartarugas Ninja)
Autor: Nickelodeon
Chancela: NUVEM DE LETRAS
Preço com IVA: 8.80 €
Formato, páginas: Capa dura, 32
Dimensões: 170 X 260 mm
ISBN: 9789896658175
Idade recomendada: A partir de 4 anos

Tartarugas Ninja: Pesadelos e mutantes (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – O despertar das Tartarugas Ninja)

As Tartarugas Ninja são a mais perfeita criação do Barão Draxum, mas este criador de mutantes e pesadelos nunca as testou! Chegou o momento de as pôr à prova e, para isso, é preciso vê-las em combate contra outro mutante. Surge então o candidato ideal a mutante: Harvey Hokum, o dono de uma loja de animais muito especial…



Tartarugas Ninja: Pesadelos e mutantes (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – O despertar das Tartarugas Ninja)
Autor: Nickelodeon
Chancela: NUVEM DE LETRAS
Preço com IVA: 8.80 €
Formato, páginas: Capa dura, 32
Dimensões: 170 X 260 mm
ISBN: 9789896658182
Idade recomendada: A partir de 4 anos

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Nickelodeon Shortlisted for a Raft of Awards in the 2020 Kidscreen Awards [Update: Winners Announced]!

The children's entertainment and media news website Kidscreen has announced the exciting news that Nickelodeon, along with a raft of properties that feature on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr., have been nominated for a wide selection of awards in the 2020 Kidscreen Awards!

Update (2/12/2020) - Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Canticos, Cleo & Cuquin, Hey Duggee, Just Add Magic and Kung-Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny were among the big winners at the 2020 Kidscreen Awards!


Winners of the 2020 Kidscreen Awards will be announced at a special presentation event to be held during Kidscreen Summit in Miami on Tuesday, February 11. New categories this year include Best Short Film, Best Kids-Only Streaming Service and Best YouTube Channel.

Update (12/17) - Kidscreen has announced that Nickelodeon came third place in the Top 10 Broadcasting companies category of their annual Hot50 list!

Below is a list of awards that Nickelodeon (including acquired properties) has been nominated for in the 2020 Kidscreen Awards. A full list of 2020 Kidscreen Awards finalists can be found at kidscreen.com:

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMMING

Best Animated Series

  • Hey Duggee (Studio AKA; Airs on Nick Jr. USA) - WINNER
  • Claude (Sixteen South)
  • Peppa Pig (Entertainment One, Gaston’s Cave; Airs on Nick Jr. channels globally)

Hey Duggee also won "Best Voice Talent", "Best Design and "Best Music" in the CREATIVE TALENT portion of the awards!

Best Mixed-Media Series

  • Becca’s Bunch (JAM Media; Airs on Nick Jr. channels globally)
  • Yakka Dee! (Beakus, King Banana TV)
  • NIVIS – Amigos de Otro Mundo (Disney Latin America) - WINNER

Best Short Film

  • Nick Jr. Snizzle Song (Nickelodeon)
  • The Luchador Scooter Race (Sesame Workshop, Pipeline Studios)
  • Nick Jr Sunscreen Song (Nickelodeon) - WINNER

KIDS PROGRAMMING

Best New Series

  • Kung-Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny (DreamWorks Animation Television; Airs on Nickelodeon Netherlands) - WINNER
  • Serengeti (XIX Entertainment, John Downer Productions for Discovery Channel and BBC TV)
  • BIA (Disney Latin America)

Best Animated Series

  • Hilda (Silvergate Media, Netflix, Mercury Filmworks, Hilda Productions) - WINNER
  • Kung-Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny (DreamWorks Animation Television; Airs on Nick in the Netherlands)
  • Little Big Awesome (Titmouse, Amazon Studios)

Best Live-Action Series

  • Once (Disney Latin America)
  • Odd Squad (Sinking Ship Entertainment, Fred Rogers Productions)
  • Holly Hobbie (Aircraft Pictures, Cloudco Entertainment, Wexworks Media)
  • Just Add Magic (Amazon Studios; Airs on Nickelodeon channels internationally) - WINNER

TWEENS/TEENS PROGRAMMING

Best Live-Action Series

  • Jenny 2 – My Recovery (Ma Reconstruction) (Productions Avenida)
  • A Series of Unfortunate Events (Netflix) - WINNER
  • Find Me In Paris (Federation Kids & Family, Cottonwood Media; Airs on Nick UK & Eire)

Shortlisted entries in the Programming categories will be reviewed and assessed by a fresh panel of judges, including Paul DeBenedittis (Nickelodeon), Eryk Casamiro (Nickelodeon), Nina Hahn (Nickelodeon), Adina Pitt (Cartoon Network), Jane Gould (Disney Channels Worldwide), Henrietta Hurford-Jones (BBC Studios), Heather Tilert (Netflix), , Cristina Fiumara (Disney+), Linda Simensky (PBS KIDS), Tiphaine de Raguenel (France Télévisions), , Ed Horasz (Netflix) and Sarah Muller (BBC Children’s).

DIGITAL—PRESCHOOL

Best Learning App—Branded

  • Cleo & Cuquin: Explore + Learn (HITN; Cleo & Cuquin airs on Nick Jr. USA) - WINNER
  • HOMER Stories (HOMER)
  • Amazon FreeTime (Amazon)

Best Game App—Branded

  • Dino Dana: Dino Quest (Sinking Ship Entertainment) - WINNER
  • PBS KIDS Games (PBS)
  • Ricky Zoom: Welcome to Wheelford (Entertainment One; Series airs on Nick Jr. in the USA and the UK & Ireland)

Best Web/App Series—Branded

  • Canticos Volume 2 (Encantos Media Studios, Nickelodeon) - WINNER
  • Sesame Steeet/HBO Respect Campaign (Sesame Workshop)
  • Cry Babies Magic Tears (IMC Toys)

Best Web/App Series—Original

  • Lili & Lola season two (Big Bad Boo Studios) - WINNER
  • Tot Cop (Mooshku, Nickelodeon, Noggin)
  • Miss Persona (Corus/Nelvana, Balloon House Pictures)

DIGITAL—KIDS

Best Game App—Branded

  • Do Not Touch (Nickelodeon) - WINNER
  • Danger Things: A Henry Danger Halloween Special – Screens Up App (Nickelodeon)
  • Hatchimals: Hatchtopia Life (Spin Master)

Shortlisted entries in the Digital categories will be judged by Kristen Kane (Viacom), Sara DeWitt (PBS KIDS), Robin Raskin (Living in Digital Times), David Kleeman (Dubit), Brenda Bisner (Kidoodle.TV), James Stephenson (Wonderstorm), Dan Efergan (Aardman Animations), Peter Robinson (KidsKnowBest), Sherri Glass (Cartoon Network) and Miles Ludwig (Sesame Workshop).

Additional details about the Kidscreen Awards—including categories, eligibility, judging and entry process—can be found online.

Congratulations and good luck to everyone nominated in the 2020 Kidscreen Awards!

Nickelodeon Latin America Greenlights Local Version of 'Nick Master Slime'

Nickelodeon Latin America (Latinoamérica) has announced the aweslime news that, following the success of Nickelodeon Brazil's (Brasil) hit game show Nick Master Slime, Nickelodeon Latinoamérica will be making a localised Latin American Spanish version! The news follows Nickelodeon Brasil recently renewing the Brazilian Portuguese version of a second season.


Set in a Slime Lab, throughout the series, Nick Master Slime sees contestants take on fun and challenging challenges in pursuit of the title of "Master Slimer", using a variety of ingredients to use and mix into the perfect slime needed to win.

Do you know EVERYTHING there is about slime and want to compete in fun crazy games and super sticky challenges against other slime enthusiasts to make the perfect slime and be titled "Master Slimer"? Now's your chance!

Nickelodeon Latinoamérica are now inviting kids in México aged between 9 and 12 years old to apply to become contestants on Nick Master Slime! Kids can register their interest on appearing on the series by visiting trendybynick.com and filling out the form. Participants should also upload a video telling Nick the reason they love slime and why they should be part of Nick Master Slime. Videos must last no more than 1 minute and will have to be in one of the following formats: mp4, mov, avi, wmv or mkv. Registration closes Tuesday 31st March 2020! All applicants need prior permission for a parent or guardian.

Aligned with the Slime Fever that has gripped kids for the past couple of years, Nickelodeon, widely regarded as the inventor of authentic slime. Launched in August 2019, Nick Master Slime is the first reality show dedicated to finding the best Slime Master in Brazil. A 100% Brazilian production, season one of the hit reality show was hosted by teen actor, singer and YouTuber João Guilherme, and featured a team of judges who are experts on the subject of slime. In season one, 10-year-old Mei Goya was crowned the winner.

From Trendy by Nick:

Está llegando a Nick el reality show MÁS PEGAJOSO de la televisión ... ¡NICK MASTER SLIME!

¡Súmate al casting: tú podrías ser el primer Master Slimer de Latinoamérica!

¿Alguna vez imaginaste que podrías participar en un reality show donde el objetivo sería hacer el slime PER-FEC-TO? 😱 ¡Pronto será una realidad en Latinoamérica! 💥

Los participantes de la primera edición de Nick Master Slime se enfrentarán a desafíos súper divertidos y PEGAJOSOS, ¡y al final descubriremos juntos quién merece el título del primer Master Slimer de la historia! 💚

Para ser parte de los candidatos, debes ser de MÉXICO y tener entre 9 y 12 años, ¿te gustaría participar? 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏼‍♂️

¡Regístrate ahora llenando tus datos y contestando las preguntas que están [aquí!] ¡Tienes hasta el 31 de marzo para inscribirte! 😎

🚨 ¡No olvides que necesitas la autorización previa de tus padres o tutor@! 🚨

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From COSAS:

Llega Nick Master Slime a México y tú puedes formar parte

Nickelodeon Latinoamérica traerá el novedoso reality show, Nick Master Slime, a México y tú puedes ser parte del elenco.

Ubicado en un laboratorio de Slime, Nick Master Slime verá a 6 niños enfrentarse con slime y diferentes ingredientes para lograr llevarse el título de “Master Slimer” a casa.

Para participar, los niños de 7-13 años deberán ingresar al sitio www.trendybynick.com donde podrán obtener más información para completar su registro. También, los participantes deberán subir un video contando la razón por la cual aman el slime y por qué deberían ser parte de Nick Master Slime. Los videos deben durar no más de 1 minuto y tendrán que estar en uno de los siguientes formatos mp4, mov, avi, wmv o mkv. Los participantes podrán subir sus videos hasta el 31 de marzo.

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More Nick: Nickelodeon Latin America and Nickelodeon Brazil to Premiere 'Noobees 2' on Monday 2nd March 2020!

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Cab Casting Now Casting Extras for 'Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan'

Cab Casting has issued a casting call for child extras to appear in Nickelodeon upcoming comedy series Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan, which is currently being filmed at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia! Below is the Cab Casting's casting call, via V103:


Cab Casting

(MINORS – Fresh Faces)

“Young Dylan” (Tyler Perry/Nickelodeon) YDextras@gmail.com

* Lots of “Minors” (All Ethnicities) to portray a diverse group of Prep School Students

* Ages: 9 yrs & Up // Height Range: 4'4 - 5'0 tall

* All Minors must have a Certificate Number from the “Georgia Department of Labor”

* Submit: 2 Pics (Headshot & Full body) Age, Ht, Wt, All Contact Info (Parent’s & Minor)

* Please include all the info above in your submission email for proper booking!!

* If selected, an associate from CAB CASTINGS will call you.

* Shoots: Now – End of February

* Put “PREP SCHOOL 2020” in subject line.

Please note that NickALive! can not be held responsible for the casting call news; To the best of this site's knowledge, the above Nickelodeon Casting Call is genuine.

Executive produced, directed and written by Tyler Perry, Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan follows a family whose world is turned upside down when their nephew, Young Dylan (Dylan Gilmer), an aspiring hip-hop star, moves in unannounced. When Dylan’s grandmother Viola (Wright) realizes raising her grandson is too much to take on, she decides to send him to live indefinitely with her affluent son Myles Wilson (Carl Anthony Payne II, Martin), his wife Yasmine (Mieko Hillman, Teen Wolf) and their two kids Rebecca (Celina Smith) and Charlie (Hero Hunter, The Purge).

The Wilson family household is soon turned upside down as lifestyles clash between rising hip hop star Young Dylan and his straight-laced cousins. From Dylan giving Rebecca and Charlie lessons in “swag” and street smarts, to learning that even “rappers” have rules in the Wilson house, the series follows the hilarious hijinks this family faces as they try to get on the same beat.

Michelle Sneed serves as Executive Producer along with Will Areu and Mark E. Swinton who serve as Producers of the series, which films at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.

Nickelodeon’s partnership with Perry is part of his long-term pact with ViacomCBS, producing original series for BET Networks (The Oval and Sistas) and other ViacomCBS networks, with exclusive licensing rights on this programming. Additionally, Perry recently announced his joint venture with BET Networks for the new streaming video on demand service BET+.

Born and raised in Annapolis, MD, Gilmer is best known for his appearances and performances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and at NBA All-Star Weekend. He also has an overall talent deal with Telepictures, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Television. In 2019, Gilmer made a guest appearance on the revival of Nickelodeon’s hit sketch comedy series All That.

More Nick: 2020 on Nickelodeon | New Shows, Specials, Events, Movies, Episodes, and More | Nick Upfront 2020!
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'LEGO City Adventures' Reportedly Renewed for Seasons 2 & 3

Paris-based production studio Passion Paris is reportedly working on a third season of LEGO City Adventures, which, if correct, means that Nickelodeon and the LEGO Group's popular high-stakes CG-animated comedy series has been renewed for at least two additional seasons! Please note that this news has yet to be confirmed by either Nickelodeon or LEGO Group. A crew of around 80 people are said to be currently working on the season at Passion Paris. The studio provided Art Direction in the first season of LEGO City Adventures.


A rollercoaster ride of fantastic fun, the series depicts the funny, smart, and dynamic slices of life within the sprawling and diverse LEGO City community, following the absurd and action-packed adventures of its residents.

“LEGO CITY is our strongest evergreen property globally, and for the first time we are leveraging episodic content to establish characters and personalities that bring the city to life,” said Jill Wilfert, Vice President, Licensing & Entertainment for LEGO Group. “We’re thrilled to partner with Nickelodeon for this important evolution of LEGO CITY given how well positioned they are to engage children and families with relevant programming.”


“The LEGO brand is known for creating imaginative and innovative content for kids, and we are excited to collaborate with the LEGO Group to bring the unique characters, style and humor of LEGO City Adventures to life on Nickelodeon,” said Layla Lewis, SVP of Global Acquisitions and Content Partnerships, Nickelodeon.

LEGO City Adventures explores the intertwining paths of the city's everyday heroes as they work together to stop a mysterious master criminal who begins to wreak havoc on their town.

Citizens of LEGO City introduced throughout the series include: Sergeant Duke DeTain (Joe Zieja, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4), an overly heroic cop; Freya McCloud (Misty Lee, DC Super Hero Girls), a crisis-ready fire chief; Shirley Keeper (Alex Cazares, The Loud House), the grumpy street sweeper; Harl Hubbs (Daniel MK Cohen, Fixed), an overeager handyman; Tippy Dorman (James Arnold Taylor, Star Wars: The Clone Wars), an expert doorman with a secret; Solomon Fleck (Roger Craig Smith, Avengers Assemble), the dedicated city mayor; Percival “Wheelie” Wheeler (Mick Lauer, Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal), a skateboarding police chief and more.

Created and produced by LEGO Group, LEGO City Adventures is also produced by Flaunt Animation (Scotland) and Passion Pictures (France) and written by Jon Colton Barry (Phineas and Ferb), Steven Banks (SpongeBob SquarePants), Jamie Moyer (Modern Family) and Brian Hunt (Second City Chicago). Jason Oliveri is the executive in charge of LEGO City Adventures for Nickelodeon.


LEGO City Adventures made its world debut on Nickelodeon in the U.S. on Saturday, June 22nd, 2019, and is currently rolling out on several of Nickelodeon’s international territories.

Season one is comprised of 10 30-minute episodes, with two 15-minute stories per episode.

About Nickelodeon:

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).

About The LEGO Group

The LEGO Group is a privately held, family-owned company with headquarters in Billund, Denmark, and main offices in Enfield, USA, London, UK, Shanghai, China, and Singapore. Founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, and based on the iconic LEGO® brick, it is one of the world's leading manufacturers of play materials. Guided by the company spirit: "Only the best is good enough”, the company is committed to the development of children and aims to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through creative play and learning. LEGO products are sold worldwide and can be virtually explored at www.LEGO.com. For more news from the LEGO Group, information about our financial performance and responsibility engagement, please visit http://www.LEGO.com/aboutus.

More Nick: 2020 on Nickelodeon | New Shows, Specials, Events, Movies, Episodes, and More | Nick Upfront 2020!

Originally published: Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

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How to Draw Carlota ✍️| Draw Along w/ Diem Doan 🎨 | The Casagrandes | Nickelodeon Animation

How to Draw Carlota ✍️| Draw Along w/ Diem Doan 🎨 | The Casagrandes


Draw along with storyboard artist Diem Doan as she draws the Casagrandes' vloggin' fashionista, Carlota! 👗📹

Find out how to draw more of your favorite Nicktoons characters!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/search/label/How%20To%20Draw

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Original All That Cast Answers BURNING Questions! 🔥 | All That

Original All That Cast Answers BURNING Questions! 🔥 | All That


The original All That cast sits down and answers the burning questions we all want the answers to! Did Kel Mitchell keep anything from the set? Who did Kenan Thompson think was the cutest? Get a behind the scenes look in part 1 of this interview!

Watch more All That on Nickelodeon!

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LORD ZEDD AND RITA REPULSA 25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY 2-PACK – POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION

LORD ZEDD AND RITA REPULSA 25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY 2-PACK – POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION


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Celebrating 25 years of the best worst couple in POWER RANGERS, the figures in this LORD ZEDD AND RITA REPULSA 25th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY 2-PACK feature special silver-themed deco on Rita’s dress and Lord Zedd’s chest plate. This 2-pack of action figure toys includes multiple accessories inspired by RITA, ZEDD, and the iconic scenes from MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS season 2, “The Wedding.”

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Power Rangers Beast Morphers season 2 premieres Saturday, February 22 at 8 a.m. ET/PT on Nickelodeon USA! Check out the trailer here!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2020/02/power-rangers-beast-morphers-season-2.html

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Paw Patrol Ready Race Rescue | Official Trailers | Paramount Pictures UK

Paw Patrol Ready Race Rescue | Official Trailer | Paramount Pictures UK


PAW Patrol: Ready, Race, Rescue!, a brand-new feature-length PAW Patrol special, zooms into cinemas across the U.K. on Friday 24th January 2020!

In Paw Patrol: Ready Race Rescue, it’s the ADVENTURE BAY 500! The pups have built an awesome race track and are ready to be the pit crew for their race hero, THE WHOOSH! But when the legendary racer is unable to drive in the CHAMPIONSHIP RACE, he calls on his biggest fan-pup MARSHALL to take the wheel and race in his place! Marshall has to overcome his lack of confidence and his dastardly competition, THE CHEETAH, to fulfill his dream of becoming the FASTEST race-pup EVER! Get ready to race and rescue!

To celebrate the release of the all-new PAW Patrol special, Spin Master and Nickelodeon are releasing "Ready Race Rescue" toys in stores!

Paw Patrol: Ready Race Rescue | Mission | Paramount Pictures UK



Paw Patrol: Ready Race Rescue | Team | Paramount Pictures UK



Paw Patrol: Ready Race Rescue | Fire Truck | Paramount Pictures UK



PAW Patrol Charged Up Hovercraft and Themed Vehicles | PAW Patrol Official & Friends UK



Transform with lights and sounds, then drift and launch! Chase’s new Charged Up Hovercraft is ready to save the day! Little heroes, BIG rescues!

This PAW Patrol deluxe transforming vehicle is packed with features like translucent light up details, sound effects, a projectile launcher and rescue net, and it can even drive in vehicle or hover mode! For even more adventures, add all of the Charged Up pups and their Deluxe Vehicles (each sold separately) to your PAW Patrol collection! Get charged up with PAW Patrol’s Chase and his Charged Up Hovercraft!

PAW Patrol Split Second Vehicles | PAW Patrol Official & Friends UK



What do you do when there are TWO rescues?!? Split up, double up, save the world! Double the rescues with PAW Patrol 2-in1 Split Second Vehicles!

Double the rescues with PAW Patrol Split-Second Vehicles! These 2-in-1 vehicles transform into two rescue vehicles with the push of a button! With so many exciting features, you’ll have hours of fun playing out your rescues with these transforming Split-Second Vehicles! And to turn back into the Split-Second Vehicle, simply push both parts together, fold down the cab and place the pups inside until the next big rescue. PAW Patrol is on a roll!

PAW Patrol True Metal Mighty Meteor Track Set | PAW Patrol Official & Friends UK



Stop Harold Humdinger and save the day with the all-new Charged Up Mighty Meteor Track Set! Rev up, speed up, save the world!

Harold Humdinger and his evil robot have stolen the Mighty Meteor and it’s up to you to save it with the Charged Up True Metal Mighty Meteor Track Set! This action-packed track set comes with an exclusive 1:55 scale Charged Up Chase die-cast vehicle and detachable Jet launcher. Load Chase into the Jet launcher and send him swooping around the track, rescuing the meteor right out of the robot’s hand! Join Chase for charged up rescues with the Charged Up True Metal Mighty Meteor Track Set!

Paw Patrol Mighty Pups Charged Up Rescue Mission CKN Toys



PAW Patrol Charged Up Deluxe Vehicle | How To Play | PAW Patrol Official & Friends



Action-packed rescues are always around the corner with these drifting rescue vehicles! Learn how to save the day with your PAW Patrol Charged Up Vehicles!

The Pups are ready for action in their Charged Up Deluxe Vehicles! Each Deluxe Vehicle can drift 360 degrees for mighty rescues! Push the button on the front of the deluxe vehicle to activate the lights and sounds – translucent accents on the vehicle light up as it makes exciting sound effects! Collect the rest of the Charged Up Deluxe Vehicles (each sold separately) and team up to help save the day! Join the Mighty Pups on supercharged rescue missions by collecting all the Charged Up Deluxe Vehicles!

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Today we are doing a rescue mission with the new PAW Patrol Mighty Pups Charged Up deluxe vehicles and Chase Transforming Hovercraft.
PAW Patrol is on a roll with Ryder and his team of Mighty Pups Charged Up ready to save the day! Whenever there’s trouble, just yelp for help and Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Zuma, Rocky and Skye will be ready for action no matter what comes their way.
With a mission to work together to keep Adventure Bay safe, no job is too big, no pup is too small!
Push the button to transform Chase’s vehicle into hover mode! The wheels lift up, revealing a projectile launcher and caster wheels that let you drift in any direction!
The yellow translucent lightning bolt details on Chase’s vehicle light up any time you press the button! Hear charged up sound effects and phrases straight from the show!
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Originally published: Monday, January 13, 2020.
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SpongeBob SquarePants | "Friend or Foe?" Shorts

SpongeBob SquarePants | "Friend or Foe?" Shorts


A series of shorts released to promote the premiere of the SpongeBob SquarePants season 5 episode "Friend or Foe?" in 2007.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Can't Swim
0:32 - Remodeling
1:03 - Loop dee Loop

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CALLING ALL GOOFY GOOBERS! (ROCK!) Are ya ready for a deep dive into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants? The SpongeBob YouTube channel is THE PLACE for all fan-favorite SpongeBob moments! We’re serving up everything from legendary scenes to remixes of classic songs to deep dives into Bikini Bottom lore. Be sure to check back every week for Music Mondays, Wumbo Wednesdays, and Flashback Fridays! Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!

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ViacomCBS Networks Appoints Pierre Cheung as General Manager of New Asia Organization/Structure

VIACOMCBS NETWORKS APPOINTS PIERRE CHEUNG AS GENERAL MANAGER OF NEW ASIA ORGANIZATION/STRUCTURE


Singapore, February 12, 2020 – ViacomCBS Networks has appointed Pierre Cheung to an expanded role as Senior Vice President & General Manager of Asia with a brief to better align the company’s operations between these markets and target new commercial opportunities as a result. This follows the company’s organizational restructure which was announced recently. Cheung reports into Raffaele Annecchino, President, ViacomCBS Networks Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia.


Pierre Cheung

“We are delighted to appoint Pierre to this role, whose business aptitude and extensive know-how of the market will be a precious asset to the new Asia organization,” said Annecchino. “This new structure will enable us to effectively align and optimize our operations whilst promoting a glocal approach that further leverages the local market expertise.”

“I am thrilled to have this opportunity to lead ViacomCBS’ business in Asia and continue our strong momentum from 2019. Capitalizing on the unique characteristics of our diverse region and leveraging synergies across the company will enable us to further drive our growth in challenging yet dynamic markets,” said Cheung.


Pierre Cheung

Cheung joined ViacomCBS in 2015 as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Greater China, where he oversaw the management and operations of the Greater China office, across brands and departments, while developing the long-term strategic plan in China. Prior to joining the company, Pierre worked at BBC Worldwide, where he was General Manager of Greater China.

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ViacomCBS Networks International, a unit of ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAC), is comprised of many of the world’s most iconic consumer brands. Its portfolio includes Network 10, Channel 5, Telefe, Viacom 18, ViacomCBS International Studios, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount Network and Pluto TV among others. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, ViacomCBS Networks International provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions for partners on five continents and across more than 180 countries.

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ViacomCBS Unveils Findings of 'Are We There Yet?: Today’s Parents, Tomorrow’s Kids' Global Research Study

Official ViacomCBS Networks International Press Release:

ViacomCBS Study: Kids Come First Today in Households Globally,
Over 70 Percent Drive Household Decisions

60 percent of parents surveyed say their children control what’s on TV

58 percent of parents use screen time to reward good behavior,
nearly 90 percent believe children learn best through play


MIAMI—FEB. 12, 2020 –ViacomCBS, parent company of Nickelodeon, today released its newest global research study, Are We There Yet?: Today’s Parents, Tomorrow’s Kids. The study finds that today’s kids come first in their households, and that the parent/kid relationship is closer than ever before: Almost all parents surveyed prioritize having a close relationship with their child, and want their child to feel they can tell them anything.

The study, which includes a global survey of over 8,000 parents of kids under age 12 across 16 countries, as well as a literature review and expert interviews,* found that 72 percent of kids globally play a role in household decisions, with 60 percent of parents surveyed saying that when watching TV together, their child usually chooses what to watch. In addition, nearly 60 percent of parents today use screen time to reward good behavior, which reinforces the importance of play—nearly 90 percent of parents surveyed believe their children learn best through play.

Global consensus revealed that for some, parental peer pressure can be a challenge; however, parents are concerned about many other things in relation to their kids’ lives. Children’s future, mental health and bullying ranked as the top three worries parents have globally regarding their kids.

Are We There Yet?: Today’s Parents, Tomorrow’s Kids revealed five key areas that explore how kids are being raised today, how this will shape kids’ futures, and what it means for content makers looking to connect with the next generation.

Key findings include:

Kids are central in their households and in their parents’ lives.

· 96 percent of parents agree “My child is the most important thing in my life” (over 90 percent in every country surveyed)

· 48 percent of parents agree “I often compare myself to other parents”

· Parents’ top three worries regarding their kids are:

          o “Child’s future” (49 percent)

          o “Child’s mental health” (43 percent)

          o “Bullying (in person)” (42 percent)

The relationship between today’s kids and parents is different.

Kids have a much more open, closer relationship with their parents than in the past. Today’s kids are being given more guidance on how to navigate the real world, as well as greater responsibility.

o 72 percent of kids play a role in household decisions, according to parents

o 60 percent of parents agree “When we’re watching together, my child usually controls what is on the TV”

o 96 percent of parents agree “I want my child to feel that they can tell me anything”

o In the U.S., kids are ahead of the global average for playing a big role in household decision-making (US 29 percent vs. Global average 23 percent)

Parents’ worries are leading to household tensions in family life, where conflicting priorities require a balancing act.

Tensions include:

o Restricting Screen Time vs. Using Screen Time as a Reward

o 58 percent of parents agree “I use TV or screen time to reward good behavior from my child”

o 80 percent of parents agree “I limit screen time for my child as much as possible”

Parents’ attitudes towards screen time depend on the type of screen and what it’s used for:

o 84 percent of parents agree “Watching TV together is great for family bonding time”

o 65 percent of parents agree “Playing video games can be good for a child’s development”

Formal learning vs. Play

o 88 percent of parents agree “Children learn best through play”

o 77 percent of parents agree “Children learn best through structured classes”

Today’s parenting differs from parenting in the past.

The things that today’s parents tell us they are doing more than their own parents are:

o “Tell my child / children I love them”

o 59 percent of parents say “I do this more than my parents”

o “Play with my child / children”

o 55 percent of parents say “I do this more than my parents”

Parents today also have a more open, flexible approach to rules:

o 53 percent of parents told us that they “Take time to explain the reasons behind my rules” more than their parents did

o 84 percent of parents agree “Sometimes as a parent you have to bend your own rules to get things done”

‘Parent’ has turned from a noun into a verb.

’Parent’ has become something you do, rather than something you are. Today’s parents – both moms and dads – are heavily involved in all areas of their kids’ lives.

o Parents are involved “a lot” or “somewhat” in the following areas of their child’s life:

          o “Well-being and happiness” (96 percent) (Moms 98 percent, Dads 95 percent)

          o “Health” (95 percent) (Moms 97 percent, Dads 94 percent)

          o “Education” (94 percent) (Moms 95 percent, Dads 92 percent)

          o “Screen time” (84 percent) (Moms 87 percent, Dads 82 percent)

o 41 percent of parents strongly agree “I would do almost anything to help my child succeed." (A further 45 percent agree somewhat.)

o Parents are trying to instill a range of qualities in their kids, with the top three being:

          o “Respect” (47 percent chose this in their 5 most important qualities)

          o “Confidence” (47 percent)

          o “Kindness” (36 percent)

All of these factors are shaping parents’ hopes for their kids’ futures, and parents think their kids are going to turn out even better than previous generations.

Parents globally say the following are their most important hopes for their kids’ futures:

o “Healthy” (65 percent)

o “Happy” (64 percent)

o “Following their dreams” (45 percent)

o “Financial stability” (37 percent)

o “Good education” (36 percent)

          o For parents in the U.S., gaining a good education is a key hope for their kids; it ranks 3rd highest compared to 5th highest globally. Parents in the U.S. were also more likely to want their kids to be self-sufficient (27 percent of US parents said this was one of their top 5 hopes vs. 22 percent globally) and go to university (18 percent vs. 15 percent globally)

Parents predict that when their kids grow up, compared to previous generations, they will be more:

o “Tech-savvy” (65 percent)

o “Caring about the environment” (59 percent)

o “Curious about the world” (55 percent)

o “Intelligent” (54 percent)

o “Creative” (53 percent)

o “Independent” ranks in the top 5 for the U.S. (4th vs. 7th globally), just ahead of intelligent

For more research detail from Are We There Yet?: Today’s Parents, Tomorrow’s Kids, visit Insights.Viacom.com.

* ”Parents” refers to survey respondents. Global survey respondents were 8,045 parents of kids aged 0-12 across 16 countries (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, U.K., U.S.).

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New 'Invader Zim' Comics from Oni Press Launching in April 2020

The two projects are based on Jhonen Vasquez's cult character.


Courtesy of Oni Press

In the wake of last year’s hit Netflix movie Enter the Florpus, the Invader Zim renaissance is fully underway, with Portland, Oregon's Oni Press launching a new quarterly comic book series based on the cult character, along with a new series of collected editions featuring the best comic adventures of the past!

Invader Zim Quarterly will begin in April 2020 with "GIR's Big Day", featuring a story by Eric Trueheart and Aaron Alexovich, launching an extra-length series retailing for $5.99 that will replace Oni’s current Invader Zim monthly, which, launched in 2015, will end with the 50th issue, written by the character’s creator, Jhonen Vasquez, also due out in April.

July will see the debut of a series of Best of Invader Zim collected editions, bringing together stories from Oni’s first Zim series. Invader Zim: Best of World Domination — a $9.99 anthology of four stories featuring Zim’s attempts to take over the planet, each one cruelly foiled by pesky humans who should know better. (The release of this title is timed to Abrams' publication of The Art of Invader Zim hardcover.) Invader ZIM Best of GIR is slated for November 2020.

Invader Zim has been a cult character since the 2001 debut of the eponymous series on Nickelodeon. The show ran one year before being revived on Nicktoons in 2006 for a delayed second season. Oni’s first Zim series launched in 2015.


Courtesy of Oni Press

Courtesy of Oni Press

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Courtesy of Oni Press

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Invader Zim Quarterly launches in April and retails for $5.99
Invader Zim #50 launches in April and retails for $6.99
Invader Zim: Best of World Domination launches in July and retails for $9.99

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Originally published: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 23:44 GMT.

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Adam Conover on Being the Maze Master | The Crystal Maze | Nickelodeon

Adam Conover Reveals What it Means to be a Maze Master | The Crystal Maze | Nickelodeon


Adam Conover explains what it means to be a Maze Master! Catch brand new The Crystal Maze, Fridays at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT), only on Nickelodeon USA!

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