Thursday, April 16, 2020

Jim Mortensen and writer Emily Brundige Board Nickelodeon's 'Big Nate' Animated Series

Artist Jim Mortensen and writer Emily Brundige have announced the exciting news that they have boarded Nickelodeon's upcoming Big Nate animated series, based on the best-selling children’s books of the same name!


Jim Mortensen (Rugrats revival, Breadwinners, Fairly OddParents, Torrum Tellem) will serve as Supervising Producer on the series, whilst Emily Brundige (Harvey Girls Forever, Unikitty, Hilda, Home: Adventures With Tip And Oh, DC Superhero Girls 2019, Goldie, Lego Scooby Doo Blowout Beach Bash) will serve as the show's head writer.

Announced earlier this year, Nickelodeon is taking the misadventures of Big Nate from page to screen with an all-new animated TV series based on the best-selling children’s books written and drawn by acclaimed author and cartoonist Lincoln Peirce. The eponymous 26-episode series follows Nate, a precocious 11-year-old boy, and his best friends as they navigate sixth grade with humor and style. Big Nate is being produced by Nickelodeon in Burbank, Calif.

Big Nate is a book title I've wanted to translate into a series for a long time, and I am so happy this awesome, super-funny character is coming to Nickelodeon," said Ramsey Naito, Executive Vice President, Animation Production and Development, Nickelodeon. “All of creator Lincoln Peirce's slightly unruly, but entirely relatable characters share Nick’s same creative DNA, and we can't wait for them to join our amazing family!"

The TV series will feature brand-new original storylines centered on Nate and his mischievous shenanigans that usually result in disaster, detention or both. Whether trying to convince everyone that their school is haunted to get out of a test, or accidentally setting the pet iguana free in the school’s air ducts, Nate and his friends cause trouble everywhere--and must keep their cool before they get caught.

“With the greenlight of this show, Nate is getting one step closer to achieving true awesomeness,” said Peirce. “I am thrilled to be collaborating with Nickelodeon on new adventures for this unlikely sixth-grade hero.”

The Big Nate TV series is executive produced by Mitch Watson (All Hail King Julien) and John Cohen (The Angry Birds Movie), with Peirce serving as consultant throughout development and production. Bridget McMeel is co-producer.

Peirce’s humor-based books about Nate and his friends have spent more than 150 weeks on the New York Times’ Best-Seller list. The Big Nate book series (https://bignatebooks.com/) is published worldwide in 33 languages and available as ebooks and audiobooks and as an app, Big Nate: Comix by U! Additionally, the Big Nate comic strip is syndicated by Andrews McMeel Syndication and appears in more than 400 newspapers and online daily at www.gocomics.com/bignate. The Big Nate comic strip books are published by Andrews McMeel Publishers and the Big Nate novels are published by HarperCollins Children’s Books.

The forthcoming Big Nate series underscores a key element of Nickelodeon's content strategy, to build and expand the worlds of enormously popular franchises like Star Trek, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Henry Danger, among others, to give audiences more of what they love. Nick's new content slate is informed by the network's ongoing research and insights into today's generation of kids, who: are the most diverse generation ever and expect to see themselves authentically represented in media and in the world around them; want to make a positive difference in the world as they grow up; consider social media stars as their top role models, alongside their parents; and increasingly meet their much-desired need for family time by co-viewing entertainment content together.

Nickelodeon Animation are now hiring production staff to work on the Big Nate animated series! For a list of latest job opportunities, visit nickanimation.com/jobs.

More Nick: Nickelodeon Upfront 2020 Roundup!

Originally published: Thursday, April 16, 2020.

Original source: Anime Superhero Forum /@SweetShop209; Additional source: IMDb.
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StudioCanal + Nick Jr. UK Announce That Volume 1 Of 'The Adventures of Paddington' Will Arrive On DVD On May 18

StudioCanal + Nick Jr. UK Announce That Volume 1 Of THE ADVENTURES OF PADDINGTON Will Arrive On DVD On May 18

16 April 2020

“Heart-warming animation” - The Sun

Following an incredibly successful launch on Nick Jr. UK & Ireland, STUDIOCANAL is pleased to announce that the first volume of the animated TV series THE ADVENTURES OF PADDINGTON is coming to DVD on 18th May with Paddington Finds A Pigeon & Other Episodes. Be among the first in the world to see a new version of a most familiar bear! A heart-warming show about being curious, being good to others, and being part of a loving family. The series features a brand-new theme song “Paddington Bear” written and performed by one of Britain's most successful musicians, Gary Barlow (Take That). Ben Whishaw (Paddington 1 & 2) reprises his role as the voice of everyone’s favourite marmalade-loving bear and is joined by new cast members including Morwenna Banks, Darren Boyd and more.

The DVD features over two-hours of 132 minutes of The Adventures of Paddington content.


The Adventures of Paddington is directed by Adam Shaw and Chris Drew of Blue Zoo (It's PonyDigby DragonGo Jetters, Miffy, Q Pootle 5), and developed for television and written by Jon Foster and James Lamont (The Amazing World of Gumball, Cuckoo, Paddington 1 & 2).


The series (52 X 11’) is executive produced by multi-award-winning David Heyman (producer of all eight of the Harry Potter films, Paddington 1 & 2) and Rosie Alison (Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Paddington 1 & 2). The Adventures of Paddington is produced by Karen Davidsen (formerly with Disney and HIT Entertainment) and Simon Quinn (Isle of Dogs, Fantastic Mr. Fox), and co-produced by Rob Silva.

THE ADVENTURES OF PADDINGTON is available to pre-order NOW, and coincides with the upcoming launch of the official Paddington Bear YouTube Channel. A brand-new online destination for fans of Paddington big & small.

In addition to the new DVD, HarperCollins will release the The Adventures of Paddington: Paddington and the Pigeon (My First I Can Read) book on Tuesday 1st September 2020.

About Paddington
For over 60 years, British-born writer Michael Bond has delighted children and families all over the world with his stories about Paddington, the bear from Darkest Peru famous for his love of marmalade. Paddington is popular with both children and adults who feel affectionate and warm towards him and the charm and humour of the Paddington stories is the key to their enduring popularity.

Paddington’s adventures have been adapted several times for television and at the end of 2014 Paddington made his debut onto the big screen, a further film Paddington 2 followed in 2017 with a third in the works. The movies were produced by STUDIOCANAL, part of the international content and media group Vivendi. A new Paddington TV series also from STUDIOCANAL is set to launch on Nickelodeon in 2020.

Follow Paddington on Twitter: @PaddingtonBear and Instagram: @PaddingtonBear. Like Paddington’s Facebook page.

©P&Co. Ltd./SC 2020

Licensed on behalf of STUDIOCANAL S.A.S by Copyrights Group

About STUDIOCANAL
STUDIOCANAL, a 100% affiliate of CANAL+ Group held by Vivendi, is Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of feature films and TV series, operating directly in all three major European markets - France, the United Kingdom and Germany - as well as in Australia and New Zealand.

STUDIOCANAL owns one of the most important film libraries in the world, boasting more than 6,000 titles from 60 countries. Spanning 100 years of film history, this vast and unique catalogue includes among others the iconic Terminator 2, Rambo, Breathless, Mulholland Drive, The Pianist and Belle de jour.

STUDIOCANAL has fully financed box office hits Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, Paddington 1 and 2, The Commuter and Shaun The Sheep Movie. Upcoming films backed by STUDIOCANAL include Marjane Satrapi’s Radioactive starring Rosamund Pike as Marie Curie and Marc Munden's The Secret Garden produced with Heyday Films (Paddington 1 & 2) starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters.

STUDIOCANAL is actively developing and distributing high-end TV series through its network of award-winning European production companies, including TANDEM in Germany (Shadowplay), the UK’s RED Production Company (Years and Years), Spain’s BAMBÚ PRODUCCIONES (On Death Row) and France’s STUDIOCANAL ORIGINAL (Mouche). STUDIOCANAL is also an associate of Danish-based SAM Productions founded by Søren Sveistrup and Adam Price (Ride Upon The Storm) as well as of UK-based GUILTY PARTY PICTURES; Benedict Cumberbatch’s production company SUNNYMARCH TV (Patrick Melrose) and URBAN MYTH FILMS (War of the Worlds).

About Nick Jr.
Where every day’s an adventure, Nick Jr. is a top-performing commercial pre-school entertainment brand in cable and satellite homes. Launched in 1999 as the world's first channel dedicated to pre-school children, Nick Jr.’s programming includes beloved shows PAW Patrol, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Shimmer and Shine, Top Wing, Becca’s Bunch, Rusty Rivets, Nella the Princess Knight and Peppa Pig. Online, clips, games, exclusive activities and downloads are all available at nickjr.co.uk Viewers also have the opportunity to catch up with the schedule through Nick Jr. +1. Nick Jr. is available on Sky 615, Virgin 715, through BT Vision and TalkTalk channel 318.

The Nickelodeon Network is a top-performing commercial kids TV network in the UK and Ireland with Nickelodeon channels available in over 13 million cable and satellite homes. Having launched in 1993 Nickelodeon UK comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families, and is a joint venture between Viacom International Media Networks and BSkyB.

More Nick: 'Blue's Clues & You' to Bow on Nick Jr. UK in May 2020!
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Nickelodeon Iberia to Premiere 'SpongeBob Appreciation Day: Patchy’s Beach Bash' on Saturday 18th April 2020

Nickelodeon Iberia will premiere SpongeBob Appreciation Day: Patchy’s Beach Bash, a brand-new SpongeBob SquarePants special hosted by the yellow sponge's No. 1 fan, Patchy the Pirate (Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob in the show's U.S.-English dub), on Saturday 18th April 2020 at 11:25 on Nickelodeon Portugal and at 12.25h on Nickelodeon Spain (España)!


SpongeBob SquarePants is locally titled Bob Esponja in Spain, with the special locally titled Bob Esponja: La fiesta playera de Patchy.

Synopsis en Español: "El superviviente de un naufragio es llevado por la corriente al Atolón Bikini, donde Patchy le cuenta sus momentos favoritos de Bob Esponja."

Synopsis em Português: "O sobrevivente de um naufrágio vai dar ao atol de Bikini, onde o Patchy lhe mostra os momentos favoritos do SpongeBob."

From neeo:

Nickelodeon celebra por todo lo alto #ElDíaDeBobEsponja con el estreno del episodio especial

La fiesta playera de Patchy, en donde un superviviente de un naufragio llega a la isla Atolón Bikini arrastrado por la corriente y, al encontrarse con Patchy, éste le habla de algunas de sus aventuras favoritas con #BobEsponja.

Además, a las 10:25h, Nickelodeon emite un recopilatorio de algunos de los mejores episodios de la serie protagonizada por la esponja marina más famosa de la televisión y todos sus amigos de Fondo de Bikini. Esta vez, un promotor de conciertos quiere fichar a Bob Esponja y a Calamardo, pero el avaricioso señor Cangrejo decide convertirse en el agente de su gira mundial.

Otro día, El Rey Neptuno celebra su cumpleaños en el Crustáceo Crujiente, y Bob Esponja hace todo lo posible para que vayan todos sus amigos y familiares. Además, llega la gran fiesta de cumpleaños de Bob Esponja y éste decide realizar una visita turística a la superficie de la Tierra. Sin embargo, lo que no sabe es que el resto de Fondo de Bikini le está preparando una sorpresa de cumpleaños por todo lo alto.
Sábado 18 a las 12.25h

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In light of the global COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) outbreak, many pay-TV operators around the world are giving customers free access to children's channels, including Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. In Spain, these operators include: Vodafone, MásMóvil, Movistar+Lite.

More Nick: Nickelodeon Spain Treats Viewers to Free 'SpongeBob SquarePants' eBook!

Additional sources: Google Translate, Movistar+, NOS Guia TV.
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Diamond Select Toys to Release New 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Series 2 Action Figures During Fall 2020

Tired of living in today’s science-fiction world? Enter a world of fantasy with Diamond Select Toys' latest brand new Avatar: The Last Airbender Deluxe action figures!


Based on Nickelodeon's acclaimed animated series, the second series of the The Last Airbender collection includes two highly-requested figures, Firebender Azula and Airbender Aang in his season 1 outfit. Each figure includes powerful bending effects pieces, with Aang also featuring his iconic glider, as well as 16 points of articulation sculpted in a 7-inch scale and are packaged in a full-color window box with hangtag. Both figures, designed by Eamon O’Donoghue and sculpted by Richard Force, can be pre-ordered separately for $25 or together for $50.

"Avatar The Last Airbender Deluxe Action Figures Series 2 Asst.

"A Diamond Select Toys Release! Based on the hit animated series, Series 2 of Avatar the Last Airbender figures includes two highly requested figures! Firebender Azula and airbender Aang (in his Season 1 outfit) each include powerful bending effects pieces, and Aang even includes his glider! Each figure features approximately 16 points of articulation, is sculpted in a 7-inch scale, and is packaged in a full-color window box with hangtag. Designed by Eamon O’Donoghue, sculpted by Richard Force. (Asst. #FEB208697, SRP: $24.99/ea. [$49.99/Avatar Last Airbender Action Figures Series 2 Set])"

Fans can pre-order now, on the DST site and other online retailers for delivery this fall.

The series 2 figures join series 1, featuring 7-inch scale action figures of Airbender Aang, Waterbender Katara and Firebender Zuko, which were released in January.


2020 marks the 15th anniversary of Last Airbender’s debut on Nickelodeon. Created by Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko and airing between 2005 and 2008, the critically-acclaimed Avatar: The Last Airbender is set in world people can manipulate the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, and Air, and they lived peacefully in different regions until one of the nations started a world war. One master who can manipulate all four elements, dubbed the "Avatar," had been able to prevent this war, but disappeared soon after. 100 years later, a new Avatar named Aang awakens and sets out on a journey to master all the elements in order to bring peace to the land once more by defeating Fire Lord Ozai and ending the destructive war with the Fire Nation.

The series managed to be such a hit with fans by combining amazing animated action set pieces with three dimensional interesting characters set in this magical fantasy world.

The animated series originally aired for 61 episodes over three seasons ("Books") originally on Nickelodeon, where it began in February 2005 and concluded in July 2008. The series was nominated for—and won—Annie Awards, Genesis Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Peabody Award.


Its success led to the creation of adjacent consumer products, including video games, and a follow-up series, The Legend of Korra, that returned to the world of Avatar years after Aang’s death to follow Korra, his successor as Avatar. That series ran between 2012-2014. In 2010, the series got its first feature-length film, The Last Airbender.

The stories of both Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra have since continued on in graphic novel series.

Netflix will be putting out an Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action series from original creators DiMartino and Konietzko sometime in the future, with filming set to begin this year. The streaming giant has said that it plans to stay true to the location and “background heritage” of the animated series after the 2010 film failed to do so.

Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment released the Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Complete Series 15th Anniversary Limited Edition Steelbook Collection in February 2020.

More Nick: Netflix to Host Open Casting Call for Live-Action 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Series!

Original source: ComingSoon.net.
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ViacomCBS Networks Russia Launches 'Together' Campaigns

ViacomCBS Networks today announced the launch of social and talent-driven campaigns in Russia (Россия) to complement ViacomCBS and Nickelodeon's global #AloneTogether and #KidsTogether campaigns, which aim to draw audience's attention to the importance of social distancing as well as promotes unity through entertainment.


Below is ViacomCBS Networks Russia's official press release announcing the news:

Опубликовано 27.03.2020

VIACOMCBS ЗАПУСКАЕТ В РОССИИ КАМПАНИЮ ПОД ХЭШТЕГАМИ #ВСЕДЕТИВМЕСТЕ #ВМЕСТЕДОМА #MTVПОДОМАМ

ViacomCBS Networks International запускает в России кампанию, призванную проинформировать людей о том, насколько важно остаться сейчас дома, а также помочь им не заскучать. Кампания охватит все ключевые бренды ViacomCBS Networks International в России, включая такие каналы как MTV Россия, Nickelodeon и Paramount Comedy, и пройдет как в эфире, так и в онлайн.

«Люди по всему миру столкнулись с совершенно новым вызовом: им пришлось изменить свои привычки и остаться дома на продолжительное время. В этих условиях роль ViacomCBS как глобальной развлекательной экосистемы — помочь миллионам наших зрителей всех возрастов почувствовать, что пребывание дома может быть интересным и познавательным. Поэтому сейчас мы принимаем все усилия, чтобы оперативно перестроить свои активности и ответить на запросы миллионов людей», — отметила Елена Бальмонт, старший вице-президент ViacomCBS Networks International в России, странах СНГ, Балтии, Украине и Грузии.

В рамках кампании изменится программная сетка и появится дополнительный контент в социальных сетях и на сайтах каналов, в том числе с участием с российских блогеров и звезд. Все активности будут объединены общими хэштегами: #вседетивместе для детских и семейных телеканалов Nickelodeon Россия и Nick Jr., #вместедома для развлекательных телеканалов Paramount Channel, Paramount Comedy и Spike, #mtvподомам для MTV Россия

Телеканал MTV Россия переосмыслил формат сразу нескольких своих шоу: теперь их ведущие снимают себя на камеру мобильного телефона, не выходя из дома, обсуждают насущные новости и привлекают к этому отечественных звезд, а затем делятся этим в социальных сетях MTV Россия. Например, ведущий Артем Колесников снимает дома Selfie News, обсуждая тренды интернета и новые музыкальные видео. Ева, лицо «Танцевального чарта», рассказывает, как заниматься фитнесом и сохранять форму, не выходя из дома. Также MTV Россия запустил челлендж среди звезд под хэштегом #mtvподомам: в коротких видео они делятся информацией о том, как проводят время дома и находят место креативу и новым впечатлениям, не выходя из квартиры. В челлендже уже приняли участие Сола Монова, Мэйк Лав («Френдзона») и Петя Плосков. Новые видео с артистами выходят практически ежедневно.

Изменения произошли и в эфирной сетке: на MTV Россия уже в эти выходные стартуют марафоны самых популярных шоу. В субботу, 28 марта, на канале покажут лучшие эпизоды «12 злобных зрителей», а в воскресенье в эфире акустические концерты MTV Unplugged с участием самых актуальных отечественных исполнителей. Больше марафонов — уже в ближайшем будущем.

Телеканал Nickelodeon Россия предлагает юным зрителям и их родителям провести время дома весело и с пользой за просмотром любимых шоу. Впервые в блоке дошкольного контента телеканал покажет эпизоды, которые раньше можно было увидеть на больших экранах в рамках проекта «Nick Jr. в кино». Так, уже 29 марта в эфир выйдет 44-минутный эпизод анимационного шоу «Щенячий патруль» — «Мегащенки», а в дальнейшем на телеканале появятся «Отважные птенцы», «Вспыш и чудо-машинки», «Расти-механик» и другие премьеры мультсериалов.

Зарегистрировавшись на сайте jr.nickelodeon.ru, родители дошкольников смогут вступить в «Клуб друзей Nick Jr.» и бесплатно получать письма с материалами для раскрасок, поделок и игр по мотивам популярных шоу «Щенячий патруль», «Нелла, отважная принцесса», «Вспыш и чудо-машинки» и многих других. Помимо этого, в письмах от Nick Jr. члены клуба найдут информацию о конкурсах и мероприятиях для всей семьи, идеи вкусных завтраков, полезные советы, а также новости о премьерах мультсериалов, включая долгожданный перезапуск культового шоу Nickelodeon — «Подсказки Бульки для всех». Ближайшая рассылка запланирована на 30 марта.

С 1 апреля начнется «Месяц важных вещей», когда дети смогут посмотреть марафоны популярных мультсериалов на Nickelodeon Россия. О том, как важно мыть руки и быть подвижным, им напомнят хорошо знакомые анимационные персонажи, среди которых Гуппи и пузырики, Губка Боб Квадратные Штаны и семья Лаудов из «Моего шумного дома». Посмотреть их можно будет на официальном YouTube-канале Nickelodeon Россия . Помимо этого, здесь также появятся специальные плейлисты от популярных российских блогеров и звезд, в которых они расскажут о своих самых любимых мультсериалах Nickelodeon, от «Котопса» до «Опасного Генри». В социальных сетях телеканал будет делиться развлекательным и образовательным контентом с хэштегом #вседетивместе.

Развлекательные телеканалы Paramount Channel, Paramount Comedy и Spike изменили эфирную сетку: на Paramount Comedy в дневном эфире появилось больше шоу и сериалов для всей семьи, среди которых «Клиника», «Друзья», «Теория большого взрыва», «Новенькая», «Бруклин 9-9» и «Американская семейка», а на Paramount Channel стартовали тематические киномарафоны, включая марафон фильмов, отмеченных «Оскаром» как «Лучший фильм года». На Spike будут показывать больше проверенного временем и любимого многими контента, в том числе шоу «Мастер тату» и сериалы «Черные паруса», «Оттенки синего» и др. На сайте и в социальных сетях Paramount Comedy будут выходить материалы, рассказывающие о защите здоровья — своего и близких, а также стартуют конкурсы с призами, посвященные увлекательному досугу дома.

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Activities include:

The Loud House Tower Game (Table Cards): https://jr.nickelodeon.ru/LoudHouse_TowerGame-1.pdf

Nickelodeon Magazine Nederlands April 2020 Issue Available Today

In the April 2020 issue of Nickelodeon Magazine Nederlands:


Only for real dare devils!!!! - Are you reckless or a scaredy-cat? Take the test! Plus: check out exclusive interviews with Gio, Rico Verhoeven & Marije; Dive into a new adventure; Instagram inside out; lots of comics; DIY Spongebob bookmark and cool catapult; and tons of puzzles, posters, cool facts, jokes, quizzes, and much more!

The latest issue of Nickelodeon Magazine Nederlands was released on Wednesday 15th April 2020 and is available to purchase today, priced € 4,99!

Nickelodeon Magazine
Prijs € 4,99

In deze editie
Alleen voor echte dare devils!!! - Waaghals of angsthaas? Doe de test! - Interviews: Gio, Rico Verhoeven & Marije - Duik in dit avontuur - Instagram inside out - Vol met strips - DIY Spongebob boekenlegger en coole katapult - En verder: puzzels, posters, cool facts, moppen,quiz, en veel meer!

Over het magazine Nickelodeon Magazine
Nickelodeon magazine staat elke maand boordevol met strips, teken- en knutsel bijlagen, nieuwtjes, puzzels, moppen en nog veel meer leuks! Natuurlijk mogen naast SpongeBob ook populaire hoofdrolspelers uit series als Avatar, Het Huis van Anubis en Rocket Power niet ontbreken. Nickelodeon magazine is grappig, actief en verrassend!

Bestel deze Nickelodeon Magazine
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Specificaties tijdschrift
Editie: 2-2020
Verschenen op: 15-04-2020
Frequentie: maandblad [12 x per jaar]
Aantal pagina's: 54
Taal: Nederlands
Prijs: € 4,99
Categorie: doe-magazines

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ViacomCBS Expands Paramount+ Distribution in the Nordics

VIACOMCBS NETWORKS INTERNATIONAL EXPANDS PARAMOUNT+ DISTRIBUTION IN THE NORDICS

New agreements signed with Com Hem and Telenor in Sweden and with Sanoma in Finland to offer Paramount+ as standalone subscription service


16/04/2020

ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) today announced new distribution agreements in Sweden and Finland, as it extends the rollout of its premium streaming service Paramount+ and strengthens partnerships across the Nordic markets.

In Finland, Paramount+ will launch on Sanoma’s Ruutu platform as a standalone subscription service, offering subscribers new and classic movies from the Paramount Pictures library, as well as popular series from Paramount Network, Comedy Central, MTV, and Nickelodeon.

In Sweden, ViacomCBS Networks Nordics announced partnerships with two of Sweden’s leading TV-distributors, Com Hem and Telenor, through which its premium SVOD service Paramount+ will become available as a standalone subscription product.

Raffaele Annecchino, President, ViacomCBS Networks Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia commented: “Paramount+ is a unique streaming service based on a partnership model with leading TV, mobile and broadband operators, who are experts in aggregating content and driving subscriptions. As a content powerhouse, we’ve generated long-term value for our operators in the Nordics and now, with an even broader range of content, we’re set to take these partnerships to new heights.”


Paramount+ initially launched in the Nordics in 2017 as a set-top box (STB) and TV Everywhere service, available to higher-tier subscribers of pay TV operators. In the Nordics, it offers the first pay TV window to Paramount Pictures’ movies alongside a selection of classic film titles from its library, as well as top TV dramas and popular programming from ViacomCBS-owned brands Paramount Network, MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, BET, Bellator MMA and Channel 5.

As part of ViacomCBS’ commitment to investing in Paramount+’s content offer in the Nordics, Paramount+ has also secured second pay rights to Nordic distributor Scanbox’s movie releases. Nordic viewers will now be offered a huge variety of content for all ages, including new Paramount movies, such as Rocketman and Crawl, the ABBA: The Secrets of Their Greatest Hits documentary, critically acclaimed drama Yellowstone, starring Kevin Costner and films such as PAW Patrol: Ready, Race, Rescue! and Dora And The Lost City Of Gold.

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Rugrats Comic Strip for Thursday, April 16, 2020 | NickRewind

Rugrats Comic Strip for Thursday, April 16, 2020


Chuckie has a good point!

Rugrats, provided to Creators Syndicate by Nickelodeon, based off the popular animated television series has been created for children and family's to laugh and enjoy together.

Follow these comics and their take on real episodes of the show and their own spin on hilarious adventures.

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H2O - just add water S1 E14 - Surprise! (full episode) | NickRetro

H2O - just add water S1 E14 - Surprise! (full episode)


Watch the full episode 14 of H2O - just add water :) Cleo counts down the days to her sixteenth birthday, not with excitement, but with dread. Emma and Rikki can't understand Cleo's mood, until Lewis tells them about Cleo's father's embarrassing birthday parties. Meanwhile, Zane is determined to find the "sea monster" that saved him from drowning, and recruits Lewis to help him. But Lewis has promised the girls that he will keep Zane as far away from Mako Island and them as possible.

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Feral TV - Feral Match | NickRetro

Feral TV - Feral Match


The Ferals have gone underground. Look what they have found - a cable to a TV station! Now they're going across the nation!

There's Rattus the rat and Modigliana the cat - they've discovered fame and fortune and now they're never going back! With Derryn the dog and that rabbit Mixy, they'll be on every show on Feral TV - a Pirate TV channel you've got to see to believe! Welcome to the world of Feral TV!

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Hard Luck Hotel | Count Duckula Full Episode | NickRetro TV

Hard Luck Hotel | Count Duckula Full Episode


Count Duckula Full Episode!

Hard Luck Hotel - Duckula runs into a "Basil Fawlty" (Fawlty Towers)-like hotel manager when he tries to take a vacation alone out of the country on a weekend when the Transylvanian currency is devalued.

Count Duckula is a British children's animated series that originally aired in 1988 as a spin off of Danger Mouse. The series sees Count Duckula and recurring characters Nanny and Igor as they set out on their adventures! With the voice of David Jason (Only Fools and Horses) and the iconic Thames TV ident!

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Copy Cat | Round the Twist - Season 2 Episode 2 (HD) | NickRetro

Copy Cat | Round the Twist - Season 2 Episode 2 (HD)


Bronson finds an ancient Mongolian copycat hat. Linda wears it during the 'Birdman' competition, and she copies a seagull soaring through the sky. But Dad and Gribble aren't quite so lucky when they wear the copycat hat.

Have you ever, ever felt like this? Have strange things happened, are you going round the twist?

When the Twist kids – Pete, Linda and Bronson – and their Dad leave the city for a quiet life in the coastal town of Port Niranda, they get more than they bargained for. The lighthouse the Twists have moved into is haunted, and Port Niranda is a town where the weird and unexpected regularly occurs.

Ghosts, vikings, magical underpants, runaway shadows…Round The Twist is an offbeat comedy series that will enchant the entire family.

Starring:
Dad - Richard Moir
Pete - Ben Thomas
Linda - Joelene Crnogorac
Bronson - Jeffrey Walker
Mr Gribble - Mark Mitchell
Matron Gribble - Jan Friedl
Gribble Jnr - Richard Young
Rabbit - Drew Campbell
Tiger Gleeson - Nick Mitchell
Nell - Bunney Brooke
Fiona - Zeta Briggs
Miss James - Robyn Gibbes
Mr Snapper - Esben Storm

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Twisted Lunchbox is brought to you by Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF). The ACTF is a national non-profit children’s media production and policy hub. The ACTF is a leading body for Australian children’s media; enabling the production, development and distribution of high quality, culturally relevant and distinctive entertainment for Australian children, and children around the world. The ACTF is well known for the production of some of Australia’s most iconic kids’ tv shows, including ‘Round the Twist’, ‘Mortified’, 'Lockie Leonard', ‘You’re Skitting Me’ and much more!

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7 Times Nick Helped the Planet! w/ SpongeBob, Henry Danger & The Loud House 🌎 Happy Earth Day!

7 Times Nick Helped the Planet! w/ SpongeBob, Henry Danger & The Loud House 🌎 Happy Earth Day!


This Earth Day Nick are revisiting their favorite moments when Nick characters helped save the planet! SpongeBob, Henry Danger, and the whole Loud House crew have some awesome tips on how we can all chip in. Happy Earth Day from Nickelodeon!

Visit NickHelps.com for more!

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Season 4 SpongeBob Songs Compilation! 🎵 ft. 'Gary, Come Home' & 'It's All About You'

Season 4 SpongeBob Songs Compilation! 🎵 ft. 'Gary, Come Home' & 'It's All About You'


"Gary, Come Home" might be the saddest SpongeBob song 🥺 but season 4 had some hits! Here are all of the songs from season 4 of SpongeBob SquarePants! Including "Gary, Come Home", "Cha-Ching", "So Long, Bikini Bottom", and the iconic Boys Who Cry hit "It's All About You".

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SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete Eleventh Season is released on Tuesday, March 31, 2020!

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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Best Thing Ever REMIX 🎸| The Loud House

Best Thing Ever REMIX 🎸| The Loud House


The Loud family loves the song ‘Best Thing Ever’ and we know you do too! Here is a remix to ‘Best Thing Ever’ that speeds the track up, slows it down and even more!

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5 Minutes of Henry Danger’s Final Season 🎓 Ep. 7

5 Minutes of Henry Danger’s Final Season 🎓 Ep. 7


Things get crazy when Schowz (Michael Cohen) rebuilds the Omega weapon that can take away Captain Man’s (Cooper Barnes) powers! Then, Henry (Jace Norman) finds out the WORST news about graduation…

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Josh & Blue's Music Playlist! Ep. 2 | Nursery Rhymes and Sing Alongs | Blue's Clues & You!

Josh & Blue's Music Playlist! Ep. 2 | Nursery Rhymes and Sing Alongs | Blue's Clues & You!


Are you ready for a playlist full of new music?! Join Josh as he shares his favorite music from handy dandy notebook phone! Can you dance your way to the end of the video with Josh and Blue?

#StayHome #WithMe #KidsTogether #BluesCluesAndYou #MusicPlaylist #NickJr

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DIY SLIME At Home Fun With CKN Toys

DIY SLIME At Home Fun With CKN Toys


"Stuck at home with nothing to do? #StayHome #WithMe

Watch as we show you how to make your own DIY slime with some simple things you may have around the house already.

Thanks for watching CKN Toys"

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Thomas & Friends™ | A Journey Beyond Sodor | Story Time with Mr. Evans | Reading with Thomas

Thomas & Friends™ | A Journey Beyond Sodor | Story Time with Mr. Evans | Reading with Thomas


Thomas & Friends UK | Karaoke - Sometimes You Make A Friend! | Songs for Kids


Thomas & Friends™ | Steam Team To The Rescue Trailer | Available now on Netflix US


Watch Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! on Milkshake!

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

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Die lustigsten KCA-Momente #ZusammenZuhause 🧻🍏😂 | Kids' Choice Awards | Nickelodeon Deutschland

Die lustigsten KCA-Momente #ZusammenZuhause 🧻🍏😂 | Kids' Choice Awards | Nickelodeon Deutschland


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Favorite Nickelodeon Series, Hit Cartoon Shows Added to YeY's Roster in the Philippines

Official YeY Philippines news release:

English:

Favorite Nickelodeon series, hit cartoon shows added to YeY's roster

April 15, 2020 AT 10:17 AM

Well-loved action adventures and fun-educational live action and cartoon series are coming to YeY channel this April to give kids more viewing choices.


Adding to the list of programs from internationally-renowned all-kids channel Nickelodeon that Yey viewers have enjoyed through the years, is the banner title “Rusty Rivets” and returning favorite “Avatar, The Legend of Aang.”

In "Rusty Rivets," kids get to learn basic science with Rusty, who uses his knowledge in engineering by making new gadgets using machine parts. Watch him with his friends Ruby and Botasaur as they use technology in solving their problems, Monday to Friday at 9:30 AM.

Returning to YeY is another Nickelodeon hit, "Avatar, the Legend of Aang" every Saturday and Sunday at 11 AM. The story revolves around the journey of Aang and his buddies Katara and Sokka to the North Pole and their quest to find the master of waterbending and learn from him. Aang needs to master all the four elements – air, water, fire and earth to end the war that the Fire Nation started.

Meanwhile devoted Lego fans who have enjoyed the Ninjago toy line will be happy to know that "Lego Ninjago: Master of Spinjitzu" is also coming to YeY. Ninjago and Sensei Wu enlists the help of ninjas, Kai, Jay, Cole, Zane, Lloyd and Nya in their quest to find the four weapons of Spinjitzu to save their world. Viewers can catch on weekends at 1 PM.

Kids also have the chance to watch with the "Magandang Buhay" kids Jordan Lim, Mela Francisco, and Pele Escueta with the launch of “Pop Babies” Monday to Friday, before SpongeBob SquarePants. The 3-minute show gives kids the chance to learn different kinds of nursery rhymes.

Loyal YeY viewers can also watch Team YeY vlogs, dares, challenges and out-of-studio trips and experiences on YeY’s YouTube channel. Kids and their parents can also take part in #Funbahay with Team YeY activities that the channel shares on YeY's Facebook page.

Don't miss the new offerings of YeY starting this April and watch out for its “Watch & Win” promos on YeY's Facebook page for a chance to win exciting prizes.

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Tagalog:

Favorite Nickelodeon shows at iba pang sikat na cartoons, mga bagong aabangan sa YeY

Ngayong Abril, bibida sa YeY ang mga mamahalin at kagigiliwang action adventures, cartoons at child-friendly series na magpapasaya sa mga bata ngayong summer.

Nangunguna dyan ang sikat na shows mula sa kilalang all-kids international channel na Nickelodeon tulad ng “Rusty Rivets” at “Avatar, the Legend of Aang."

Matuto ng siyensya kasama si Rusty sa "Rusty Rivets" ng Nickelodeon. Gamit ang kanyang kaalamanan sa engineering, sinusubukan niyang gumawa ng bagong gadgets gamit ang mga machine part na kanyang nahahanap. Panoorin siya kasama ang kanyang mga kaibigan na sina Ruby at Botasaur sa paggamit ng teknolohiya sa pag-solve ng problema, tuwing Lunes hanggang Biyernes simula 9:30 AM.

Mula rin sa Nickelodeon, nagbabalik naman ang "Avatar, the Legend of Aang" tuwing Sabado at Linggo ng 11 AM. Naglalakbay si Aang at ang kanyang mga kaibigan na sina Katara at Sokka sa North Pole para hanapin ang waterbending master at sila'y maturuan. Kinakailangan makabisa ni Aang ang apat na elemento ng hangin, tubig, apoy, at mundo para tapusin ang giyera na sinimulan ng Fire Nation.

Para naman sa mga Lego fans ng Ninjago toy line, ang pagdating ng "Lego Ninjago: Master of Spinjitzu" sa YeY. Mapapanood ito tuwing Sabado’t Lingo, 1 PM. Dahil sa naka-ambang panganib sa kanilang mundo na Ninjago, naghanap si Sensei Wu ng mga Ninja para i-save ang kanilang sinasakupan. Sa tulong nina Kai, Jay, Cole, Zane, Lloyd at Nya kailangan nilang mahanap ang apat na weapons ng Spinjitzu bago pa mahuli ang lahat.

Makakabonding din ng mga YeY kids ang "Magandang Buhay" chikitings na sina Jordan Lim, Mela Francisco, at Pele Escueta sa bagong palabas na “Pop Babies” tuwing umaga, Lunes hanggang Biyernes, bago mag-SpongeBob SquarePants. Iba't-ibang nursery rhymes ang hatid ng bibo trio.

Para naman sa mga sumusubaybay sa Team YeY, available na din online ang mga Team YeY vlogs, dares, challenges and out-of-studio trips and experiences sa YeY YouTube channel. Pwede na ring makisali ang parents and kids sa #Funbahay with Team YeY activities na nasa YeY Facebook page.

Huwag palalampasin ang bagong offerings ng YeY simula ngayong Abril. Abangan din ang mga parating na Watch & Win promos sa YeY Facebook page para sa chance na manalo ng exciting prizes.

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Gen Z in South Africa: Forging an Authentic New Future

Gen Z in South Africa: Forging an Authentic New Future


ViacomCBS Global Insights undertook an international study into the generation known as Gen Z, consisting of youth between the ages of 13-24. This study spanned of 46 countries, including South Africa, and had 58 400 individual respondents.

Despite being constantly connected, this generation values authenticity above all else.

When asked how they would label themselves, 95% of South African Gen Z’s believe that they strive to be authentic, and 94% value being “true to myself”. Even when travelling, 94% of this generation says they seek authentic experiences.

Gen Z’s seek out these authentic experiences in part to share them across social media, with 90% of local respondents saying they publish such content on their personal profiles.

Arguably this is because, for Gen Z more than previous generations, the digital world is just as real as the physical world. In South Africa, 80% of Gen Z’s say that being connected to the internet is just as much a part of their daily routine as eating and sleeping, and 91% of them believe that access to the internet is a basic human right.

This expectation is due in part to the fact that even the oldest Gen Z’s, who were born in 1997, have never known a world where the internet does not exist.

They are future-focussed and aware of their responsibilities and impact on the planet.

Their constant connectivity is a double-edged sword. This generation experiences life online, and unlike millennials, has not been sheltered from global issues like refugee crises, the #MeToo Movement and climate change.

Locally, 91% of Gen Z’s say the internet has introduced them to things they wouldn’t have known about otherwise, and 82% say they use connectivity to stay informed. The dark side of this unprecedented access to knowledge is that only 20% say they have no trouble blocking out bad news.

Being highly connected has created a generation that leverages their power on social media to make an impact and reshape global narratives.

Of local Gen Z’s polled, 97% think that everyone should have the right to stand up for what they believe in, while 83% agree that their generation is more involved with societal and environmental issues than generations before them, and 75% feel a personal responsibility to be involved in issues they care about.

This generation believes that they have inherited a world of problems, and 72% of South African Gen Z’s say the onus is on them to find solutions these challenges.

They are experience-hungry, but cautious.

As part of their drive for authenticity, this generation seeks out meaningful experiences, with 96% of local Gen Z’s stating that a shared experience creates lasting memories that they can share with friends and on social media. Similarly, 92% believe that what they experience is a greater expression of who they are than the possessions they own.

Travel remains the ultimate experience for Gen Z, but in South Africa, other important activities include spending time with family (61%), spending time with friends (46%) and listening to music (38%).

Music, as ever, remains an important determiner of their identity, with 74% saying their choice of music is critical to their identity, as is sharing music with friends (80%).

Being a future-focussed and always-on generation has also made Gen Z’s more cautious than those before them, with 90% of South African Gen Z’s agreeing with this statement. At least 85% of local Gen Z’s are aware of and concerned about how their data is being used online, while they increasingly choose not to engage in risky behaviour like drinking and smoking, if it doesn’t form an authentic part of their identity.

As a cautious generation, they are preparing for the future today, and are learning from the financial errors of generations past. Of those polled, 98% stated it was important to make smart financial decisions, and 84% agree that they manage their finances carefully.

What is interesting to note is that in South Africa, it seems like Gen Z is more economically conscious than their global peers. Locally, 90% of those polled agreed that it was better to have a basic wage than no job at all, compared to 77% internationally. Similarly, more local youth (85%) hope to own their own businesses someday, versus international Gen Z’s (68%).

Brands still have a role to play, if they fit in with Gen Z values

This generation is authentic, aware of societal issues, forward thinking and connected. While many of them are brand-wary, there is still space for those brands that can tap into and authentically reflect the values of Gen Z’s

Of local youth polled, 77% believe that brands only care about making money, and that 84% of brands make promises they can’t keep.

At the same time, this generation still uses brands to form part of their identity, with 79% of local Gen Z’s saying that they use particular brands to express themselves. As always, fashion and music play a critical role in identity formation.

Brands who can authentically appeal to Gen Z values, such as empathy, social justice and equality, and that show a genuine reflection of and engagement with the causes they care about are most likely to best reach this raw and real generation.

For more studies from the ViacomCBS Global Insights team Insights.Viacom.com.

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