Wednesday, July 16, 2014

First Look At Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2014 Stage; Interview With Events Host, Michael Strahan

Nickelodeon's inaugural "Kids' Choice Sports" Awards ceremony is just about ready to get the show going, and to celebrate Thursday's live telecast, the entertainment industry news magazine The Wrap has unveiled a exclusive first-look at Nickelodeon's epic "Kids' Choice Sports 2014" set!


"We wanted the stage to be big, bright, exciting and really get the fans as close to the action as possible," production designer Baz Halpin told TheWrap. "We took some inspiration for the environment from many features of various stadia and sporting venues around the world, as well as many of the sports that are being featured within the show."

To accommodate the night's many stunts, games and challenges, the set has plenty of areas built to stage them. Plus, there are countless ways in which Nickelodeon's world famous slime will be delivered.

"Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports awards is going to be one of the wildest, loudest and slimiest shows ever," Halpin said. "The stage is huge and the slime can come from everywhere. The slime is so well hidden that even we forget, sometimes, where it is. So, you have to watch your back!"

Nickelodeon's "Kids' Choice Sports" Awards, hosted and executive produced by Michael Strahan, airs live from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on Nick USA on Thursday 17th July 2014 at 8:00pm (ET/PT). The live event will feature performers including Pharrell Williams and Florida Georgia Line. Will Arnett, Megan Fox, Nick Cannon, Landon Donovan, Metta World Peace, and Anna Faris are among the night's many presenters.

Additionally, to further celebrate Nickelodeon's first-ever "Kids' Choice Sports" awards ceremony, The Hollywood Reporter has unveiled a exclusive interview with Michael Strahan, the presenter of "Kids' Choice Sports 2014", in which Michael talks about Nick's inaugural "Kids' Choice Sports" Awards event, including how he feels about getting slimed, which athlete he would slime, and whether of not Nickelodeon has shared the secret ingredients of their signature slime!:
Kids' Choice Sports Host Michael Strahan Previews Inaugural Awards Show: 'It's Jeans and Slime' (Q&A)



Nickelodeon's inaugural awards show airs live Thursday night. Courtesy of Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon is bringing the slime out once again - but this time, athletes are the target.

The cable network's inaugural Kids' Choice Sports Awards are set to air live at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Thursday from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles. Live With Kelly and Michael's Michael Strahan — a former NFL pro player himself — is set to host, while David Beckham will be presented with the Legend Award. Among the performers will be Pharrell Williams and Florida Georgia Line.

Ahead of the show, Strahan took some time out to answer The Hollywood Reporter's questions about what viewers can expect, how the show is different from other sports awards and what exactly is in that slime.

How did you get involved with the Kids’ Choice Sports 2014 awards?

Nickelodeon approached me about being a part of the first-ever Kids’ Choice Sports awards and I jumped at the opportunity because it’s groundbreaking for them and me. I have kids and I know they are going to love it as much as I will. So I wanted to be involved in something that my kids could also be a part of.

How did your kids react when you told them you were hosting?

They’re excited. They wanted to be a part of it, which is one of the best reasons for me as host. The kids are all overly excited about me being there, but their biggest request is that they want to see their father get slimed.

The ESPYs takes place the night before the Kids' Choice Sports awards. What sets Kids’ Choice Sports 2014 apart from that show and other sports shows?

We have slime! Kids’ Choice Sports is not your typical awards show. What makes it so great and different is that the talent is willing to do anything, so their fans get to see them in a different light. It’s not a suit-and-tie event; it’s jeans and slime.

What can we expect to see from you as host?

You can expect to see me have fun and be excited and energetic. I genuinely love being around kids and watching them have fun.

How do you feel about hosting a live event in front of thousands of screaming kids?

The energy, the excitement and the innocence of kids who are genuinely excited to see their favorite athletes get slimed and accept their awards. I think there is something great about that, and I can’t wait to hear all the screaming kids because it reminds me of being at home every day.

Is there a show secret you can share with us?

I can share my game day ritual: I will look at my socks and let them tell me which foot they should go on. I will also listen to the same music that I listened to when I got ready and hyped to play in the Super Bowl. There will be over 8,000 screaming kids at Pauley Pavilion and the secret of getting through the night? Relax and embrace the chaos.

Are you excited to be slimed?

Being slimed is the ultimate Nickelodeon honor. It gets to the heart of what it means to be a kid. Also, I’m joining the ranks of celebs that’ve been slimed through the years including Will Smith, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Hugh Jackman and many more.

If you could personally slime any athlete on earth who would it be?

If I could slime any athlete, I think it would be a toss-up between David Beckham, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. And Peyton Manning -- he seems like he’d look good getting slimed.

Nickelodeon is notoriously secretive about what is in the slime. Have they shared that with you? If not, do you have any guesses?

Trust me, I asked and they said, has your grandmother ever given up her famous secret recipe for meatloaf or apple pie? They like to keep the mystery, the fun and the surprise of slime alive.

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Nickelodeon USA To Debut "Sanjay and Craig" Season Two From 7/19 (Sneak Peek)

The animation news website Animation World Network (AWN) is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon News in the following article that Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has announced that Nick USA will start to premiere and show the highly anticipated second season of the Emmy-nominated original animated series (NickToon) "Sanjay and Craig" from Saturday 19th July 2014 at 10:30am (ET/PT) with the brand-new episode "Hot Sauce Boss"/"Ghost Pool"!


In "Hot Sauce Boss," when Chicken Chuck adds his own sauce to Penny's hot wings, a heated competition erupts between the longtime friends. Then in "Ghost Pool," the kids go on a quest to find a legendary pool in the forest.

The second season of the hit animated series will feature guest star Snoop Dogg, and a Halloween-themed special. "Sanjay and Craig" was recently nominated for a 2014 Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing. Year-to-date, new episode premieres average a 4.9/1.6M with Kids 2-11 and 3 million total viewers. It is also the #2 animated show across all TV with Kids 2-11, behind "SpongeBob SquarePants". Nickelodeon renewed the networks global hit original animated series (NickToon) "Sanjay and Craig" for a 20-episode third season in June 2014.

Nickelodeon's international channels and networks will start to premiere and show "Sanjay and Craig" season two during the Fall/Autumn 2014 programming season.

Fans can head to Nick.com to play 15 mini-games as part of The Frycade including "Aztec Kicker", "Tufflips Thumbs Up Karate", "Ice Cream Famine", and "Chicken Wing Sushi Pirate" among others. Additionally, "Sanjay and Craig" is available on Nick.com and the Nick App the day after air and for purchase on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Vudu, Xbox Video and Playstation Store.

"Sanjay and Craig" was created by Jim Dirschberger, Jay Howell and Andreas Trolf. The second season is co-executive produced by Dirschberger and Howell, with Chris Viscardi and Will McRobb as executive producers. The series features the voice talents of Maulik Pancholy and Chris Hardwick in the lead roles as Sanjay and Craig, respectively, with additional cast members that include: Linda Cardellini ("Freaks and Geeks") as Megan; Matt Jones ("Breaking Bad") as Hector; Tony Hale ("Veep", "Arrested Development") as Mr. Noodman; Grey Griffin ("The Fairly OddParents") as Darlene and Sandy Dickson; and Remington Tufflips as himself.

To celebrate Nickelodeon USA starting to show brand-new episodes from season two of Nickelodeon's hit original animated series (NickToon) "Sanjay and Craig" this weekend, Nick USA's publicity office has unveiled a super sneak peek preview of the all-new "Sanjay and Craig" episode "Ghost Pool", which you can watch in the online streaming video clip below!

Update: The New York Post has unveiled more information about Snoop Dogg's character in "Sanjay and Craig". In Snoop Dogg's episode, airing later this season, the rapper will voice a character called 'Street Dogg', a "rap superstar" who moves in next door to Sanjay and his talking pet snake, Craig, "looking to escape the stress of celebrity life." Pals Sanjay and Craig — voiced by Maulik Pancholy and Chris Hardwick — discover that Street Dogg was once half of a successful rap duo with their idol, Remington Tufflips — but that the duo parted ways:
Season Two of 'Sanjay and Craig' Begins July 19

Season two of Nickelodeon's Emmy-nominated animated series 'Sanjay and Craig' begins this Saturday, July 19, at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT) with the new episode “Hot Sauce Boss”/”Ghost Pool.”

Season two of Nickelodeon's Emmy-nominated animated series Sanjay and Craig begins this Saturday, July 19, at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT) with the new episode “Hot Sauce Boss”/”Ghost Pool.” In “Hot Sauce Boss,” when Chicken Chuck adds his own sauce to Penny’s hot wings, a heated competition erupts between the longtime friends. Then in “Ghost Pool,” the kids go on a quest to find a legendary pool in the forest.

The second season of the hit animated series will feature guest star Snoop Dogg, and a Halloween-themed special. Sanjay and Craig was recently nominated for a 2014 Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing. Year-to-date, new episode premieres average a 4.9/1.6M with Kids 2-11 and 3 million total viewers. It is also the #2 animated show across all TV with Kids 2-11, behind SpongeBob SquarePants.

Fans can head to Nick.com to play 15 mini-games as part of The Frycade including Aztec Kicker, Tufflips Thumbs Up Karate, Ice Cream Famine, Chicken Wing Sushi Pirate among others. Additionally, Sanjay and Craig is available on Nick.com and the Nick App the day after air and for purchase on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Vudu, Xbox Video and Playstation Store.

Sanjay and Craig was created by Jim Dirschberger, Jay Howell and Andreas Trolf. The second season is co-executive produced by Dirschberger and Howell, with Chris Viscardi and Will McRobb as executive producers. The series features the voice talents of Maulik Pancholy and Chris Hardwick in the lead roles as Sanjay and Craig, respectively, with additional cast members that include: Linda Cardellini (Freaks and Geeks) as Megan; Matt Jones (Breaking Bad) as Hector; Tony Hale (Veep, Arrested Development) as Mr. Noodman; Grey Griffin (The Fairly OddParents) as Darlene and Sandy Dickson; and Remington Tufflips as himself.

Source: Nickelodeon
Sneak Peek of Brand-New "Sanjay and Craig" Season Two Episode "Ghost Pool":

Sanjay and Craig "Ghost Pool" from Elizabeth Cain on Vimeo.


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Stephen Curry And Rudy Gay Have A Blast In Mattel's BOOMco Blaster Challenge, Premiering Thursday 17th July 2014 As Part Of Nickelodeon's "Kids' Choice Sports 2014"

The American toy manufacturing company Mattel, Inc. has announced the exciting news in the following press release, from Business Wire, that, to celebrate Nickelodeon's first-ever "Kids' Choice Sports" awards ceremony, "Kids' Choice Sports 2014", professional basketball players Stephen Curry and Rudy Gay are partnering with BOOMco., an all-new line of blasters from Mattel, for the BOOMco Blaster Challenge!



Professional basketball players Stephen Curry and Rudy Gay are partnering with BOOMco. ™, an all-new line of blasters from Mattel. Skilled both on and off the court, Curry and Gay, each leading a team, will go head-to-head the night of Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards, in the BOOMco Blaster Challenge. Their precision and accuracy will be put to the test as they blast darts that actually stick to their targets! (Photo: Business Wire)

Skilled both on and off the court, Curry and Gay, each leading a team, will go head-to-head the night of 2014 Nickelodeon "Kids' Choice Sports Awards", in the BOOMco Blaster Challenge. Their precision and accuracy will be put to the test as they blast darts that actually stick to their targets!


Tune-in to the BOOMco Blaster Challenge on Thursday 17th July 2014, the night of the Nickelodeon "Kids' Choice Sports" Awards show, to find out which athlete will be named Ultimate Blaster Champion! Nickelodeon's "Kids' Choice Sports" Awards, hosted and executive produced by Michael Strahan, airs live from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on Nick USA on Thursday 17th July 2014 at 8:00pm (ET/PT).

Mattel's BOOMco. is a associate sponsor of Nickelodeon's "Kids' Choice Sports 2014".

Recently, multi-Grammy Award-winning artist Pharrell Williams was added to the musical lineup for the "Kids' Choice Sports" Awards. Also appearing in the show will be award-winning country music sensation, Florida Georgia Line, performing a medley of their hit songs.

"Kids' Choice Sports 2014" will feature a powerhouse line-up of athletes and celebrities. The list of presenters include: Super Bowl XLVIII champion Marshawn Lynch (Seattle Seahawks), NBA MVP superstar Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder), Will Arnett and Megan Fox ("Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"), Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Nick Cannon ("America's Got Talent"), Henrik Lundqvist (New York Rangers), Victor Cruz (New York Giants), Metta World Peace (New York Knicks), George Lopez ("Lopez Tonight"), pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, Olympic snowboarder Kelly Clark, Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney, Dez Bryant (Dallas Cowboys) and Rico Rodriguez ("Modern Family").

Nick.com/sports is the official online destination for "Kids' Choice Sports", where kids can watch hilarious short-form sports videos featuring their favorite Nick shows, access photo galleries of athletic all-stars and play brand-new "Kids' Choice Sports" games. Also, on the day of the big event, kids can watch a live video stream straight from the Orange Carpet and see pictures of all the athletes in action, with photo coverage across all of Nickelodeon's digital platforms.

Original Mattel, Inc. Press Release:

BOOMco. Blaster Challenge: Stephen Curry and Rudy Gay Have a Blast with BOOMco. ™

July 15, 2014 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Professional basketball players Stephen Curry and Rudy Gay are partnering with BOOMco. ™, an all-new line of blasters from Mattel. Skilled both on and off the court, Curry and Gay, each leading a team, will go head-to-head the night of Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards, in the BOOMco Blaster Challenge. Their precision and accuracy will be put to the test as they blast darts that actually stick to their targets!

Tune-in to the BOOMco Blaster Challenge on July 17, the night of the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards show, to find out which athlete will be named Ultimate Blaster Champion.

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Nickelodeon Suites Resort To Close the Summer with a Preschool Celebration

Nickelodeon Suites Resort has announced the exciting news in the following press release, from Business Wire, that, for six weekends at the end of this summer, Nickelodeon Suites Resort (also known as the Nick Hotel / Nickelodeon Hotel), the only resort of its kind in the world, will roll out the orange carpet for a fun-filled preschool celebration which kicks off with a "Dora and Friends: Into the City!" fiesta on Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th August 2014. Each following weekend, the hotel will feature a cast of characters from popular Nickelodeon preschool shows, including "Bubble Guppies", "Dora and Friends", "Julius Jr.", "Little Bill", "Team Umizoomi" and "The Wonder Pets"! A "Julius Jr."-themed weekend will close out the end-of-summer jamboree on Friday 26th - Sunday 28th September 2014.



Dora and Nick Jr Friends at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando. (Photo: Business Wire)

The Nickelodeon preschool weekend celebrations will include exciting activities that preschoolers and their parents can enjoy, such as breakfast with their favorite characters; up close and personal character meet and greets; live shows featuring amazing character performances; and fun giveaways at featured events.

Now through Sunday 28th September 2014, guests can reserve stay packages for these special weekends using promotional code "NICKJRFALL". The packages will include complimentary meals for children five and under at the Nicktoons Café and the Buffet Restaurant; free admission for children under five along with two adults to a 4-D adventure movie screening in the hotel's 73-seat theater; and a surprise giveaway.

Original Nickelodeon Suites Resort Press Release:

Nickelodeon Suites Resort Closes the Summer with a Preschool Celebration Featuring New Characters from Dora and Friends: Into the City! and Many More

July 16, 2014 10:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For six weekends at the end of this summer, Nickelodeon Suites Resort (Nick Hotel) will roll out the orange carpet for a fun-filled preschool celebration which kicks off with a Dora and Friends: Into the City! fiesta on August 22 – 24, 2014. Each following weekend, the hotel will feature a cast of characters from popular Nickelodeon preschool shows, including Bubble Guppies, Dora and Friends, Julius Jr., Little Bill, Team Umizoomi and The Wonder Pets! A Julius Jr.-themed weekend will close out the end-of-summer jamboree on September 26 – 28, 2014.

The Nickelodeon preschool weekend celebrations will include exciting activities that preschoolers and their parents can enjoy, such as:

Breakfast with their favorite characters

Up close and personal character meet and greets

Live shows featuring amazing character performances

Fun giveaways at featured events

"At the end of summer, when the big kids have gone back to school, Nick Hotel will entertain Nickelodeon's littlest fans, creating special experiences with some of their favorite preschool characters," said Tony Aslanian, director of sales and marketing for Nickelodeon Suites Resort. "We will also offer great rates and stay packages that mom and dad will love, making this the perfect time to check out the hotel and all of the entertainment we offer right here on property."

Now through September 28, guests can reserve stay packages for these special weekends using promotional code "NICKJRFALL." The packages will include complimentary meals for children five and under at the Nicktoons Café and the Buffet Restaurant; free admission for children under five along with two adults to a 4-D adventure film screening in the hotel’s 73-seat theater; and a surprise giveaway.

Dora and Friends: Into the City! is a brand-new animated preschool series set to premiere on Monday, Aug. 18, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. The half-hour series features the iconic character Dora living in a city, attending school and at the center of a peer group that works together to give back to the community--having both real-life and magical adventures along the way. The show will air regularly on weekdays during the network's preschool block.

Julius Jr. is an animated preschool series based on the creative spirit and lovable characters from the world of Paul Frank. The show follows Julius Jr. and his playful friends who use equal doses of imagination and inventive spirit to help each other overcome challenges big and small-teaching kids that the best inventions are the ones who help your friends! Julius Jr. airs on Nick Jr. weekdays at 5 p.m. And Sundays at 10 a.m. (ET/PT).

Team Umizoomi, the first preschool series to focus entirely on math, combines action-adventure missions with an interactive math curriculum designed to help kids develop self-confidence in their math abilities and appreciate the many ways in which mathematics shapes their world.

Bubble Guppies is a CG-animated series set in a vibrant underwater environment that follows a group of diverse preschoolers with colorful fish tails who go on adventures discovering their world. The show is set to a soundtrack of catchy, educational pop songs and features a curriculum that infuses the core elements of kindergarten readiness including: math, literacy, the arts, science and socio-emotional development.

The Wonder Pets! is an Emmy award-winning Nickelodeon series which chronicles the adventures of three funny, singing classroom pets: Linny the Guinea Pig, Ming-Ming Duckling and Turtle Tuck, who travel the world and use teamwork to save baby animals in distress.

Little Bill is an animated series created by Bill Cosby and based on his best-selling children's books. The series follows the adventures of an inquisitive, energetic and highly imaginative 5-year-old boy as he investigates his world.

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Located in the heart of Orlando's tourism district, Nickelodeon Suites Resort, otherwise known as the Nick Hotel, is much more than a place for guests to lay their heads at night. From two over-the-top pool complexes with slides and flumes, to live entertainment and character breakfasts featuring Nickelodeon's beloved characters, to a multimillion dollar 4-D Theater, to the colorfully themed kid suites and gallons upon gallons of slime, Nick Hotel offers non-stop activity from dawn to dusk for the entire family any time of the year. For more information about the Nick Hotel, visit www.nickhotel.com or call (877) NICK-KID.

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NFL Stars Larry Fitzgerald and Earl Thomas III Go Head to Head and Face Being Dunked Live at Nickelodeon's Inaugural "Kids' Choice Sports 2014"

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has announced in the following press release, from Business Wire, that two of the NFL's most dynamic players - Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and Seattle Seahawks defensive back Earl Thomas III - will test their mettle in the inaugural Nickelodeon "Kids' Choice Sports 2014" "Verizon Power Dunk" competition!


As part of the KCS challenge, Fitzgerald and Thomas will face off to see who can first hit a bulls-eye target that dunks the other into a tank filled to the brim with a surprise substance. Verizon and Nickelodeon will be giving fans the chance to choose which gooey mess the athletes will get dunked in via a live vote on Nick.com/powerdunk. Nickelodeon's "Kids' Choice Sports" Awards, hosted and executive produced by Michael Strahan, airs live from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on Nick USA on Thursday 17th July 2014 at 8:00pm (ET/PT).


"Kids' Choice Sports 2014" will feature a powerhouse line-up of athletes and celebrities. The list of presenters include: Super Bowl XLVIII champion Marshawn Lynch (Seattle Seahawks), NBA MVP superstar Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder), Will Arnett and Megan Fox ("Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"), Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Nick Cannon ("America's Got Talent"), Henrik Lundqvist (New York Rangers), Victor Cruz (New York Giants), Metta World Peace (New York Knicks), George Lopez ("Lopez Tonight"), pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, Olympic snowboarder Kelly Clark, Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney, Dez Bryant (Dallas Cowboys) and Rico Rodriguez ("Modern Family").

Nick.com/sports is the official online destination for "Kids' Choice Sports", where kids can watch hilarious short-form sports videos featuring their favorite Nick shows, access photo galleries of athletic all-stars and play brand-new "Kids' Choice Sports" games. Also, on the day of the big event, kids can watch a live video stream straight from the Orange Carpet and see pictures of all the athletes in action, with photo coverage across all of Nickelodeon's digital platforms.

Presenting sponsors of Nickelodeon's "Kids' Choice Sports 2014" are Verizon and SUBWAY® restaurants. Associate sponsors are Air Hogs and Mattel's BOOMco.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

NFL Stars Larry Fitzgerald and Earl Thomas III Go Head to Head and Face Being Dunked Live at Nickelodeon's Inaugural Kids' Choice Sports 2014

The Star Athletes to Compete in "Verizon Power Dunk" Challenge at Awards Show Hosted by Michael Strahan Thursday, July 17, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon

July 15, 2014 03:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nickelodeon today announced that two of the NFL’s most dynamic players--Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and Seattle Seahawks defensive back Earl Thomas III--will test their mettle in the inaugural Kids’ Choice Sports 2014 “Verizon Power Dunk” competition. Fitzgerald and Thomas will face off to see who can first hit a bulls-eye target that dunks the other into a tank filled to the brim with a surprise substance. Verizon and Nickelodeon will be giving fans the chance to choose which gooey mess the athletes will get dunked in via a live vote on Nick.com/powerdunk. Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports Awards, hosted and executive produced by Michael Strahan, airs live from UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion on Thursday, July 17, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

Larry Fitzgerald is an eight-time Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals. In 2013, he became the youngest player in NFL history to reach 11,000 career receiving yards. Earl Thomas III is a three-time Pro Bowl free safety for the Super Bowl XLVIII winning Seattle Seahawks and is a member of the teams renowned "Legion of Boom".

Kids' Choice Sports allows kids to cast votes for their favorite athletes, teams and sports moments from the year. Among the many superstar athletes on the first-ever ballot are Carmelo Anthony, Tom Brady, Gabby Douglas, Kevin Durant, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Gracie Gold, LeBron James, Derek Jeter, Marshawn Lynch, Peyton Manning, Candace Parker, Danica Patrick, Chris Paul, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lindsey Vonn, Dwyane Wade, Abby Wambach, Tiger Woods and many more.

Recently, multi-Grammy Award-winning artist Pharrell Williams was added to the musical lineup for the Kids' Choice Sports Awards. Also appearing in the show will be award-winning country music sensation, Florida Georgia Line, performing a medley of their hit songs.

Kids’ Choice Sports 2014 will feature a powerhouse line-up of athletes and celebrities. The list of presenters include: Super Bowl XLVIII champion Marshawn Lynch (Seattle Seahawks), NBA MVP superstar Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder), Will Arnett and Megan Fox (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Nick Cannon (America’s Got Talent), Henrik Lundqvist (New York Rangers), Victor Cruz (New York Giants), Metta World Peace (New York Knicks), George Lopez (Lopez Tonight), pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, Olympic snowboarder Kelly Clark, Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney, Dez Bryant (Dallas Cowboys) and Rico Rodriguez (Modern Family).

Nick.com/sports is the official online destination for Kids’ Choice Sports, where kids can watch hilarious short-form sports videos featuring their favorite Nick shows, access photo galleries of athletic all-stars and play brand new Kids' Choice Sports games. Also, on the day of the big event, kids can watch a live video stream straight from the Orange Carpet and see pictures of all the athletes in action, with photo coverage across all of Nickelodeon's digital platforms.

Presenting sponsors of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2014 are Verizon and SUBWAY® restaurants. Associate sponsors are Air Hogs and Mattel’s BOOMco.

Legendary Super Bowl Champion and Fox NFL Sunday analyst Michael Strahan is the co-host of the top-rated morning talk show LIVE with Kelly and Michael. He is also a special co-host for Good Morning America. Prior to joining the ranks of the top sports broadcasters in the country, Strahan helped lead the New York Giants to their third Super Bowl championship in 2007 with a dramatic win over the New England Patriots. A seven-time Pro-Bowler and one of only four players ever to lead the NFL in sacks for two seasons during his 15-year NFL career, Strahan was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2001 when he broke the 18-year-old NFL single season sack record with 22.5 sacks, a record that still stands today. This August, he will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Ian Stewart and Hamish Hamilton of Done + Dusted (London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony, 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, iHeartRadio Music Awards 2014) will serve as executive producers of Kids' Choice Sports 2014, with Hamilton also serving as director of the show. Constance Schwartz of SMAC Entertainment is also an executive producer.

As president of Done + Dusted, Ian Stewart devises stages and films some of the biggest events across the planet. The prolific production company has garnered awards from the Grammys to a Peabody, Emmys and BAFTAs, Rose d'Ors and countless others. Recent highlights include: NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly 2012-2013, NBC's Hurricane Sandy Coming Together benefit, CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute 2012 and Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2013.

Hamish Hamilton's credits as director include the 2014 Oscars, Super Bowl Halftime Show 2014, all four ceremonies for the London 2012 Olympic Games, 2013 MTV Video Music Awards and The Rolling Stones at Glastonbury. This year he received two BAFTAs and an Emmy nomination. Hamilton began his directing career in Scotland working for the BBC and has since travelled far and wide shooting documentaries, concert films and awards shows on every continent.

About Nickelodeon

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 almost 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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