Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Nickelodeon UK Offering The Chance To Download The First Two Seasons Of The Animated Show "Winx Club" For Free On iTunes!

According to Nickelodeon UK and Ireland on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonUK), Nickelodeon UK and Eire is currently offering Nickelodeon fans and "Winx Club" fans the chance to download every single episode from the first two seasons (series') of the animated series "Winx Club" for free through the UK version of Apple's iTunes store! You can download episodes from "Winx Club Season 1" and "Winx Club Season 2" here on the iTunes store:
Winx Club S1 & S2 is now available to download for FREE here...go on you know you want to! http://ow.ly/csp3E

North American First Lady Michelle Obama Says London 2012 Olympics Can Promote Health And Fitness

From CBS News:
Michelle Obama says Olympics can promote health and fitness

(CBS News) First Lady Michelle Obama is preparing to lead the presidential delegation at the kick-off of the 2012 Olympic Games Friday and, she said, this is an opportunity to encourage kids to improve their health and fitness.

"Leading our nation's delegation and traveling to London is truly a dream come true," Obama said on a conference call with reporters Monday. "Some of my fondest memories when I was young and not so young involved watching the Olympics on TV and cheering on Team USA."

Obama will lead a delegation that includes past U.S. Olympians such as Brandi Chastain, Dominique Dawes, Grant Hill and Summer Sanders.

The first lady, who has made fighting childhood obesity a priority with her "Let's Move" initiative, said the games are an opportunity to promote health and fitness.

"I decided I wanted to turn that Olympic spirit and inspiration into action by using these games as a way to get more kids up and moving."

Obama said she is excited to host a "Let's Move!" event for 1,000 American military children and American and British students Friday. The event, co-sponsored by the State Department and by Nickelodeon [and will include an appearance by 'SpongeBob SquarePants'], will include sports stations, entertainment and appearances by Olympic and Paralympic legends.

She also declared July 28 "Let's Move! Olympic Fun Day," encouraging children and communities to cheer on Team USA and participate in athletic events across the country. At least 200 communities have signed up, and the number is expected to grow throughout the week.

While in London, in addition to her fitness campaign, Obama will also attend a reception for heads of state and hold a private meeting with Samantha Cameron, the wife of British Prime Minister David Cameron.

Deputy National Security Adviser for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes said the trip is an important way for the first lady to continue building the special relationship between the U.S. and the U.K.

"While this visit is about the Olympics, its also about advancing the close ties between the U.S. and the United Kingdom," Rhodes said.

Obama will conclude her trip Sunday with a visit to Mildenhall Air Force Base in England to visit American military families.
Also, from the Press Association via Orange UK News:
First Lady in London for Games

Michelle Obama will add her backing to Team USA as she begins a trip to the capital in support of the London Olympics.

The US First Lady will meet her nation's Olympians in an event at their east London training ground, before holding an event for 1,000 children aimed at boosting their interest in the Games.

Mrs Obama is leading the US presidential delegation which includes a ringside seat at the opening ceremony.

She begins her visit on Friday at the University of East London, where she will offer her support to athletes at an informal breakfast.

Later she will host a sporting event - called Let's Move! - at the US ambassador's residence in central London for about 1,000 US military children plus US and British students.

Let's Move! is an initiative created by the First Lady in a drive to combat childhood obesity within a generation.

David Beckham and Manchester United stars are also set to appear at the event, as well as Mark Ronson, Katy B and The Wanted - with SpongeBob SquarePants and the Power Rangers on hand to entertain the children.

Former gymnast Nadia Comaneci, ex-sprinter Carl Lewis and members of the US track and field team who will be competing at London 2012 are among the line-up of famous sporting faces set to attend.

It is hoped the sports stations provided by Nickelodeon, the NBA and USA Basketball, US Tennis Association, USA Field Hockey, USA Track and Field, Manchester United and Right to Play will help the youngsters get active.

Earlier this week Mrs Obama said coming to London for the Olympics was "a dream come true" and said she was "beyond proud" to be leading the delegation.

"If anybody had asked me when I was 10 or 11, or actually 40, whether I would have been doing this, I would have bet not," she said.

"Some of my fondest memories when I was young and not so young involved watching the Olympics on TV and cheering on Team USA."

Tonight she will attend a Buckingham Palace reception for heads of state, hosted by the Queen, with whom she struck up a warm friendship on previous visits.

On Saturday the US delegation is spearheading an Olympic fun day to allow US youngsters to cheer on their athletes in London and try out different sports in their neighbourhoods.

Mrs Obama said: "I am very excited about this trip for so many reasons but I am excited that it will serve as a powerful opportunity to send another message to the kids in this country and other countries about the importance of staying fit, learning to compete and staying healthy.

"This is not just about sports, this is about being active."

Favourite Nickelodeon Characters From The Popular Nickelodeon Show's "SpongeBob SquarePants" And "Dora The Explorer" To Light Up This Years Blackpool Illuminations Extravaganza!

Below is a Blackpool Pleasure Beach Limited Press Release featuring exciting Nickelodeon UK News, from PRWEB UK:
Nickelodeon's SpongeBob is Lighting up Blackpool Illuminations

Characters from Nickelodeon Land at Blackpool Pleasure Beach have been added to this year's Illuminations which is celebrating its centenary in 2012.

(PRWEB UK) 24 July 2012

SpongeBob SquarePants and other favourite Nickelodeon characters are getting ready to light up Blackpool Illuminations this year!
Millions of children will be delighted to see SpongeBob and his pals featuring in the Lights and it is particularly pleasing to have such an exciting new feature as we celebrate 100 years of the Lights
As the resort builds up for one of the biggest dates in the calendar, Blackpool Illuminations have joined forces with Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Nickelodeon for this year's Lights extravaganza.

Amanda Thompson OBE, managing director of Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Coun Graham Cain pull the switch to this year's [Blackpool] Illuminations


A section of the world famous Lights will feature Nickelodeon characters outside Britain’s favourite tourist attraction when the Illuminations are switched on in front of thousands of people on August 31.

SpongeBob, Patrick, Dora the Explorer and all your favourite characters will appear throughout the Lights season which brings hundreds of thousands of extra visitors to the resort after a busy summer season.

2012 marks the Centenary of the Illuminations and Nickelodeon is one of a number of new sections being introduced this year to mark this milestone.

Managing Director of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Amanda Thompson OBE, said: "Nickelodeon Land has been a huge success since we launched the attraction in May last year and to have SpongeBob and all his friends as Illuminations is very exciting.

“The Illuminations are a national treasure and we are delighted to be involved in a year which marks its Centenary.

"Having seen the Nickelodeon Illuminations being built I can tell you they are fantastic and will really add to the visitor experience of people coming to see them."

Cllr Graham Cain, Cabinet Member for Tourism and Culture, at Blackpool Council, said: “Nickelodeon characters are recognised all over the world so there’s no doubt they will be hugely popular feature. It’s an honour for the Illuminations to be linked to such an iconic brand.

"We have a number of new features in this year’s lights and the Nickelodeon section will help us to put on a show that’s bigger and better than ever before to mark 100 years of the Illuminations."

Natalie Wyatt, Managing Director of Marketing Blackpool, said: “It is great that Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Nickelodeon Land are supporting the Illuminations this year in such a positive way.

"Millions of children will be delighted to see SpongeBob and his pals featuring in the Lights and it is particularly pleasing to have such an exciting new feature as we celebrate 100 years of the Lights."

Tina McCann, SVP Managing Director, Nickelodeon UK, said: “We are so pleased that characters such as Dora and Bikini Bottom’s own SpongeBob and Patrick have been included in this year’s Illuminations. Being incorporated into one of the UK's most iconic cultural events during such an important year is simply brilliant.”

Contact

Nick Hyde
Blackpool Pleasure Beach Limited
01253 336330
Also, from the Blackpool Gazette:
Cartoon fun set to Light up the town

GET ready for SpongeBob SquarePants and his pals to light up the Promenade. For the Nickelodeon characters are set to help celebrate the centenary of the Illuminations as part of a £75,000 new feature. The council has funded the manufacturing cost of the display from its £2m annual Illuminations budget. But Nickelodeon has allowed the bosses to use the image rights at no cost and the features will hang above the Promenade outside the Pleasure Beach. Pleasure Beach managing director Amanda Thompson said: “The council wanted to have some new Illuminations which reflected the changes happening in Blackpool. Nickelodeon was over the moon and really thrilled about being involved especially as this year is the centenary of the lights. It is a big American brand which will be part of the Illuminations.” The display will include 12 Illuminations featuring SpongeBob, Dora the Explorer, Squidward, Boots, Patrick and Mr Crabs, all characters from the hit TV channel which launched Nickelodeon Land at the Pleasure Beach in May last year. Coun Graham Cain, cabinet member for tourism and culture on Blackpool Council, added: “Part of the investment in the Illuminations for the centenary is £75,000 in making Nickelodeon come to life outside the Pleasure Beach. The Pleasure Beach has brokered the deal and it is an absolute credit to everyone. “Nickelodeon characters are recognised all over the world so there is no doubt they will be a hugely popular feature.” Artists have been working on the features since May at the council’s Lightworks base in South Shore. Sarah Barton, one of the artists, said: “Because the characters are so well known we have had to get them as accurate as possible and mix the colours to Nickelodeon standards. “I’m sure they will be really popular on the Promenade.” Nickelodeon’s Tina McCann added: “Being part of one of the UK’s most iconic cultural events during such an important year is simply brilliant.”
Below is a larger photograph of Nickelodeon Land UK's Blackpool Illuminations, featuring Nickelodeon favourites "SpongeBob SquarePants", "Dora The Explorer", "Squidward Tentacles", and "Boots", plus the Nickelodeon Land logo, from Pleasure Beach Resort, Blackpool's photo albums on the official Pleasure Beach Resort Facebook page, Facebook.com/PleasureBeachResort:
Nickelodeon Land Illuminations!

Nickelodeon UK Announces And Confirms Plans To Start To Show 'Camp Orange 2012: The Lost Kingdom' From Sunday 12th August 2012 As Part Of "Summer On Nickelodeon"

Nickelodeon UK and Ireland has announced and confirmed on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonUK) the Nickelodeon UK News that Nickelodeon UK will start to premiere and show "Camp Orange 2012", Nickelodeon's adventure reality show for best friends, called "Camp Orange The Lost Kingdom", which will be presented by Nickelodeon UK and Ireland presenters Anna Williamson & Jamie Rickers (also known as Nickelodeon's Jamie and Anna) and former Olympian Denise Lewis OBE, on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK from Sunday 12th August 2012 at 9.30am (repeated at 10.30am on Nick UK's plus one (+1) timeshift channel, Nick Replay UK), just a few days eariler than previously announced by Nickelodeon UK host Anna Williamson, as part of "Summer on Nickelodeon 2012":
@NickelodeonUK: Whos ready for #camporange? Sunday 12th August - Check out our fab new profile pic!
@annawilliamstv: loving the twitter profile pic :-)) - 27/7/2012
@NickelodeonUK: I [heart symbol] it too! - 27/7/2012
To celebrate Nickelodeon UK premiering "Camp Orange - The Lost Kingdom" in August 2012 Nickelodeon UK begun airing a series of "Camp Orange 2012" Nickelodeon Shorts (vignettes) which unveiled and give Nickelodeon UK viewers and "Camp Orange" fans a first look at the children selected to be campers (contestants) on the second season of "Camp Orange UK", along with announcing their "Camp Orange" teams' "Camp Orange" team names during early during early July 2012. According to Nickelodeon UK's "Camp Orange 2012" Nickelodeon Shorts, this years "Camp Orange" teams will be the "Crazy Einsteins" (a all girl team), the "Surf Turtles" (a boy/girl team), the "Moon Waffles" (a all girl team), and the "Noisy Ninjas" (a all boy team).