Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Nickelodeon Movies Unveils First "The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water" Teaser Poster

To celebrate Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures upcoming brand-new "SpongeBob SquarePants" movie, "The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water", Nick and Paramount have today, Tuesday 10th June 2014, released the first teaser poster for their all-new SBSP film, which you can view below! The poster appears to be for the UK audience, as the poster mentions that the movies' official website is SquarePantsMovie.co.uk, the UK version of the films official website:


The poster for "The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water", along with the movies' tagline, "He's Leaving His World Behind", suggests that the movies main storyline will be about SpongeBob leaving his underwater home of Bikini Bottom to visit the world above sea level. The poster also suggests that "The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water" will feature a mix CG-animation and live-action footage, similar to "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie", which features a mix of 2D animation and live-action.

"The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water", formally titled "Spongebob Squarepants 2", is directed by Paul Tibbit (writer and producer of Nickelodeon's hit original animated "SpongeBob SquarePants" television series) and written by "Kung Fu Panda 2" writers Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger. No plot details are yet available, but Tom Kenny will reprise his voice role as the titular character, and many of the other characters from the animated series are expected to return as well, including Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick, Rodger Bumpass as Squidward, the great Clancy Brown as Mr Krabs, Carolyn Lawrence as Sandy, and Mr Lawrence as Sheldon Plankton. They shall be joined by a live-action performance from Antonio Banderas, who is reportedly playing a pirate. Paramount Pictures will release the sequel in 3D in theaters everywhere next year on Friday 6th February 2015.

To compliment the movie, Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures have also launched the official movies official UK website, SquarePantsMovie.co.uk, and the movies official USA and UK Facebook pages! SpongeBob fans in the USA can visit Facebook.com/SpongeBobMovie for the latest "The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water" news, whilst SpongeBob fans in the UK can find the latest news about "Sponge Out of Water" at Facebook.com/SpongeBobMovie.UK. Nick and Paramount have also announced that the official custom hashtag to talk about "The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water" on social media websites is #SpongeBobMovie.

Poster via Internet Movie Poster Awards (IMP Awards); Sources: ToonZone, ComingSoon.net, FirstShowing.net, Yahoo! Movies UK & Ireland.
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Nickelodeon USA To Premiere "Every Witch Way" Season Two In July 2014

Nickelodeon USA has announced and confirmed the magical Nick News in a special 'behind-the-scenes of Every Witch Way' post on their official websites Nickelodeon Stars blog which talks about how the cast are BFFs behind-the-scenes of EWW that Nick USA will start to premiere and show the second season of "Every Witch Way" in July 2014, as part of the networks Summer 2014 programming highlights!:
[...] don't miss out on the brand new season [of EWW], starting in July!
Additionally, Nickelodeon UK recently announced that Nickelodeon UK & Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK will also start to premiere and show the first season of "Every Witch Way" on Monday 14th July 2014 at 5:30pm (repeated at 6:30pm on Nick +1)!
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Nickelodeon USA Is Basic Cable's Top Network For 22nd Consecutive Week With Kids And Total Viewers

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has announced in the following press release, from TVByTheNumbers.com, the exciting Nickelodeon News that Nick USA closed the week (Monday 2nd to Sunday 8th June 2014) as basic cable's number-one network in total day with Kids 2-11 (2.6/816K) and total viewers (1.5M), netting its 22nd consecutive weekly win with programming hits across animation, live-action and preschool!


In animation, "SpongeBob SquarePants" was the week's number-one program with Kids 2-11 (4.5/1.4M, +15%) across all television and was basic cable's highest-rated kids program with total viewers (2.6M).

"Sam & Cat" was the week's top series with Kids 6-11 (5.3/1.0M). It was also the top-ranked live-action show with Kids 2-11 (4.3/1.4M), averaging 2.4M total viewers.

Nickelodeon's weekly win was also driven by a strong performance from "Dora the Explorer", which took the top spot with preschoolers for the week with the premiere of "Dora's Super Soccer Showdown" (Thursday 5th June 2014 at 10:30am (ET/PT)). The new special episode, which follows Dora and the Golden Explorers as they try to beat the Monsters to win the Big Cup in Brazil, averaged a 7.2/891K (+57) with Kids 2-5. Additionally, "PAW Patrol" placed second with preschoolers, posting a 6.9/847K (+33%) average.

Nickelodeon's niche nets, Nicktoons and TeenNick, posted double and triple-digit yearly increases with their core audiences for the week. Nicktoons notched gains with Boys 6-11 (0.7/49K, +17%) and TeenNick scored a +100% ratings increase with Teens 12-17 (0.6/88K).

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

Nickelodeon IS BASIC CABLE'S TOP NET FOR 22nd CONSECUTIVE WEEK with Kids and Total Viewers

SpongeBob SquarePants is Week's Number-One Series with Kids 2-11; Sam & Cat Leads with Kids 6-11; Dora the Explorer and PAW Patrol Score Top Spots with Preschoolers

Nicktoons and TeenNick Post Yearly Increases with Core Audiences

NEW YORK – June 10, 2014 – Nickelodeon closed the week (6/2/14-6/8/14) as basic cable’s number-one net in total day with Kids 2-11 (2.6/816K) and total viewers (1.5M), netting its 22nd consecutive weekly win with programming hits across animation, live-action and preschool.

In animation, SpongeBob SquarePants was the week’s number-one program with Kids 2-11 (4.5/1.4M, +15%) across all TV and was basic cable’s highest-rated kids program with total viewers (2.6M).

Sam & Cat was the week’s top series with Kids 6-11 (5.3/1.0M). It was also the top-ranked live-action show with Kids 2-11 (4.3/1.4M), averaging 2.4M total viewers.

Nickelodeon’s weekly win was also driven by a strong performance from Dora the Explorer, which took the top spot with preschoolers for the week with the premiere of “Dora's Super Soccer Showdown” (Thursday, June 5, 10:30 a.m., ET/PT). The new episode, which follows Dora and the Golden Explorers as they try to beat the Monsters to win the Big Cup in Brazil, averaged a 7.2/891K (+57) with Kids 2-5. Additionally, PAW Patrol placed second with preschoolers, posting a 6.9/847K (+33%) average.

Nickelodeon’s niche nets, Nicktoons and TeenNick, posted double and triple-digit yearly increases with their core audiences for the week. Nicktoons notched gains with Boys 6-11 (0.7/49K, +17%) and TeenNick scored a +100% ratings increase with Teens 12-17 (0.6/88K).

Nickelodeon, now in its 35th 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 company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 19 consecutive years. 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, VIA.B).
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Nickelodeon UK To Launch "Fruit Shoot Get Your Skills On" In August 2014

Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, has announced the exciting news in the following press release that this August sees the launch of "Fruit Shoot Get Your Skills On", a brand-new series featuring super-skilled celebrity guests and musical performances from top UK acts!


Nick UK's all-new magazine-style show will attempt an incredible series of Guinness World Records titles, feature hilarious pranks and showcase the talents of some of the UK's most exceptional kids, as they compete to win a coveted Fruit Shoot Skills Award!

"Fruit Shoot Get Your Skills On" will be presented by the Fruit Shoot Skills Crew, a nine-strong team of skilled professionals who take street skills to the next level as they inspire kids to enjoy physical exercise, learn new skills and get active.

The Fruit Shoot Skills Crew cover a diverse range of disciplines; Drew Hoops is one of the UK's leading basketball freestyling innovators, while BMX flatlander Matti Axel performs remarkable tricks with gravity-defying skills. Urban gymnast Connor Boost brings the action combining acrobatics and free running to push the boundaries of his sport. Triple-threat Stephanie Five-O is master of the board, able to skateboard, snowboard and surf. World-class football freestyler Laura Kicks impresses with her unbelievable ball control. B-Girl Lyra adds style with her incredible talent for break dancing, while Rachael Sparks brings a whole new meaning to skipping, with the ability to jump rope at double speed. B-Girl Issie has a flair for fusing acrobatics with street dance to create inspiring routines. Finally, champion beatboxer MC Zani keeps it altogether with his extraordinary vocal skills. You can find profiles and photos of each member of Nickelodeon's Fruit Shoot Skills Crew in Nick UK's original press release announcing the news below.

Kids will have the opportunity to watch the Fruit Shoot Skills Crew in action and receive expert coaching on how to enhance their own abilities at the UK Fruit Shoot Skills Tour later this summer. Dates and locations will be announced later this month.

Robinsons Fruit Shoot and Nickelodeon have united for another year to launch "Fruit Shoot Get Your Skills On" and assemble the next generation Skills Crew. This year's Crew are on a mission to motivate kids from across the country to get involved and learn new skills. Kids can go to fruitshoot.co.uk to watch inspiring tutorials on how to perform some awesome tricks as the Skills Crew share their expertise with step-by-step video guides.

Original Nickelodeon UK Press Release:

GET SKILLED UP WITH NICKELODEON AND THE NEW FRUIT SHOOT SKILLS CREW

Fruit Shoot Get Your Skills On launches this summer on Nickelodeon with the next generation of the Fruit Shoot Skills Crew

London 10th June 2014 – This August sees the launch of Fruit Shoot Get Your Skills On, a brand new series featuring super-skilled celebrity guests and musical performances from top UK acts. The magazine-style show will attempt an incredible series of GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ titles, feature hilarious pranks and showcase the talents of some of the UK’s most exceptional kids, as they compete to win a coveted Fruit Shoot Skills Award. Fruit Shoot Get Your Skills On will be presented by the Fruit Shoot Skills Crew, a nine-strong team of skilled professionals who take street skills to the next level as they inspire kids to enjoy physical exercise, learn new skills and get active.

The Fruit Shoot Skills Crew cover a diverse range of disciplines; Drew Hoops is one of the UK’s leading basketball freestyling innovators, while BMX flatlander Matti Axel performs remarkable tricks with gravity-defying skills. Urban gymnast Connor Boost brings the action combining acrobatics and free running to push the boundaries of his sport. Triple-threat Stephanie Five-O is master of the board, able to skateboard, snowboard and surf. World-class football freestyler Laura Kicks impresses with her unbelievable ball control. B-Girl Lyra adds style with her incredible talent for break dancing, while Rachael Sparks brings a whole new meaning to skipping, with the ability to jump rope at double speed. B-Girl Issie has a flair for fusing acrobatics with street dance to create inspiring routines. Finally, champion beatboxer MC Zani keeps it alltogther with his extraordinary vocal skills.

Kids will have the opportunity to watch the Fruit Shoot Skills Crew in action and receive expert coaching on how to enhance their own abilities at the UK Fruit Shoot Skills Tour later this summer. Dates and locations will be announced later this month.

Robinsons Fruit Shoot and Nickelodeon have united for another year to launch Fruit Shoot Get Your Skills On and assemble the Skills Crew. This year’s Crew are on a mission to motivate kids from across the country to get involved and learn new skills. Kids can go to fruitshoot.co.uk to watch inspiring tutorials on how to perform some awesome tricks as the Skills Crew share their expertise with step-by-step video guides.

Meet The Fruit Shoot Skills Crew: Next Generation

Drew Hoops - Basketball Freestyler

Drew Hoops is one of the UK's best basketball freestylers and has been playing basketball since he was 13 years old. As an accomplished freestyler, Drew has developed some of the most incredible basketball tricks and complex routines currently on the basketball freestyle circuit.

MC Zani - Beatboxer Host

Beatboxer MC Zani is the new host of Fruit Shoot Get Your Skills On. MC Zani won the UK Beatbox Champion title in 2008 and was a World finalist in 2012. Equipped with his supreme beatboxing skills MC Zani can create his very own soundtrack with the power of his voice.

Connor Boost - Urban Gymnast

Connor is the powerhouse of the Crew. As an urban gymnast he combines his incredible acrobatics with his free running skills. Connor is passionate about his discipline and puts his all into every move.

Matti Axel - BMX Flatlander

Matti is a professional Flatland BMXer and Guinness World Records title holder competing in competitions across the world. Flatlanding - the break dance of BMX is all about pushing the boundaries of what's possible on two wheels with perfect balance and fluidity.

Stephanie Five-O - Skateboarder, Surfer & Snowboarder

Stephanie Five-O is the ultimate boarder, having competed internationally she has a talent for skateboarding, surfing and snowboarding. With her all-round boarding expertise new girl Stefani Five-O flies the flag for all daredevil girls who love to try new skills.

B-Girl Issie - Street Dancer Gymnast

Having trained as a gymnast, Issie puts her own stamp on dancing by incorporating twists, jumps and moves that seem physically impossible. Street dancer Issie is also new to the Crew, her ability to perform ten backflips on the spot in less than ten seconds is one of her many impressive tricks.

Laura Kicks - Freestyle Footballer

Laura is one of the most renowned Football Freestylers in the world, she holds several Guinness World Records titles and has competed in European and World Championships from a young age. Laura is also an ambassador for female football freestyle at the F3 - Freestyle Football Federation.

Rachael Sparks - Skipper

New to the Skills Crew, Rachael is the face of skipping in the UK with an unmatched talent that has earned her a Guinness World Records title. Whether Rachael is skipping at double speed, swapping hands or doing the splits, she is a formidable competitor in the global skipping scene.

B-Girl LyraBreak Dancer

Also new to the Crew is Stella McGowan AKA B-Girl Lyra, an expert B-Girl with a unique urban dance style. B-Girl Lyra has been dancing for nine years and has experience with many styles including ballet, gymnastics, modern and contemporary dance.













About Nickelodeon

Available in 14 million homes, Nickelodeon is the place where kids rule and features top shows such as Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards, Sam & Cat, Victorious, SpongeBob SquarePants and iCarly. Launched in 1993, Nickelodeon brings hit international and locally-produced entertainment content to audiences in the UK and Ireland. Viewers can also watch Nickelodeon in high definition through Nickelodeon HD and have the opportunity to catch up with the schedule through Nickelodeon +1. Exclusive games, behind the scenes clips, show information and more are available on nick.co.uk and the dedicated Nick app where viewers can find exclusive content updated daily. Nickelodeon is available on Sky, Virgin, TalkTalk, BT Vision, YouView, VUTV on Freeview and on UPC in the Republic of Ireland.

The Nickelodeon Network brings the best in kids' content to the UK and Ireland with Nickelodeon channels available in over 14 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.

About Robinsons Fruit Shoot

Robinsons Fruit Shoot was launched by Britvic in 2000 and is now the number one kids' drinks brand as voted for by kids.1 In line with our Responsibility Deal pledge to reduce calories from our portfolio, Britvic now produces only the No Added Sugar variety of Fruit Shoot in addition to flavoured water Hydro and juicy My5, which contains at least 80% juice with a splash of water and counts as one of your five a day, within Great Britain.

Free from artificial colours and flavours, Robinsons Fruit Shoot features a convenient re-sealable sports cap, for easy-drinking. The Robinsons Fruit Shoot range reflects current consumer preference, which sees the majority of parents purchasing the No Added Sugar options, accounting for 85% of the total Robinsons Fruit Shoot Juice Drink sales.2

Robinsons Fruit Shoot products included in any advertising piece or at the Nickelodeon Skills Tour are from the Robinsons Fruit Shoot No Added Sugar range throughout.

1 Millward Brown, March 2014
2 Nielsen, May 2014

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