Thursday, September 24, 2015

Play & Learn Along with Nickelodeon's Dora and Diego in New Exhibit "Dora & Diego - Let's Explore!" at Liberty Science Center October 3, 2015 - January 24, 2016

Original Liberty Science Center Press Release via PR Newswire:

Play & Learn Along with Nickelodeon's Dora and Diego in New Exhibit Dora & Diego - Let's Explore! at Liberty Science Center October 3, 2015 - January 24, 2016

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready to explore with Dora and Diego at the Liberty Science Center in its newest exhibit, Dora and Diego—Let's Explore! The exhibit features beloved characters Dora and Diego from Nickelodeon's hit preschool series Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go!, along with their friends Boots, Map, Backpack, Isa, Tico, and of course Swiper.


Children enjoying the Dora & Diego - Let's Explore! exhibit at Liberty Science Center.

The interactive exhibit, created by The Children's Museum of Indianapolis in partnership with Nickelodeon, will be available to Liberty Science Center guests from October 3, 2015, through January 24, 2016.

Dora the Explorer is a ground-breaking children's series that follows the adventures of the 7-year-old Latina heroine Dora and her friends in an imaginative, tropical world. Go, Diego, Go! stars Dora's 8-year-old cousin Diego, a bilingual wildlife rescuer who protects animals and their environment. The exhibit gives children and their families the opportunity to go into the worlds of Dora and Diego to engage in problem-solving and active play. Young children play along as they join an adventure and learn how to solve problems, be a good friend, and care for animals and the environment. Spanish vocabulary is incorporated throughout the exhibit to introduce Spanish-speaking skills to preschool children.

Favorite friends and places from episodes of Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Do! are incorporated in the exhibit including:

The Purple Planet Visit the Purple Planet with Dora and Boots! A Purple Planet home invites young visitors to climb inside and slide down on the surface of the Purple Planet.

Rocket Ship Dora's outer-space friends want to go back to the Purple Planet and need help getting there. Aboard the Rocket Ship, preschoolers are invited to put on a spacesuit, pilot the ship, and test their memory with images of colorful planets as they help Dora and Boots take their outer-space friends home.

Constellations On the way to the Purple Planet, Dora and Boots encounter some interesting star groupings. Children and their families are invited to help identify the patterns made out of stars by inserting star shapes to light-up a constellation.

Isa's Flowery Garden Dora's friend Isa the Iguana demonstrates how to take care of flowers, plants, and animals. Preschool visitors can tour Isa's Garden to pick flowers, interact with bird, butterfly, and insect puppets, and pretend-fly with toddler-sized bird and butterfly wings. Even the littlest visitors will enjoy smelling the flowery scents and picking soft-fabric posies.

Tico's Tree and Car Dora is a good friend to Tico the squirrel and young visitors are invited to be a good friend to Tico too. Tico needs help picking nuts from the tree for a family picnic. Children can play along with Swiper to swipe the nuts and watch as they shoot up and over to fill Tico's basket. Tico's car is in need of fuel! Visitors can help Tico fill up his car with nuts so he can begin his journey.

Pirate Ship In the Pirate Ship, preschoolers can join the Pirate Piggies crew and dress like a pirate to pretend-play along sailing the ship and divvying up the treasure. Visitors can raise and lower the Pirate Piggies' flag, look through the telescopes to spot the treasure chest and then divvy up the coins into the Pirate Piggies' banks and help them share the treasure.

Animal Rescue Center Young children can practice caring and helping rainforest animals in Diego's Animal Rescue Center. Preschoolers can be an animal rescuer, like Diego, as they diagnose and address an animal's problem from the 'Scanner' bed, bandage and apply cold packs at the 'First-Aid Station,' and bathe stuffed animals at the 'Care Station.'

Rainforest Maze Preschoolers will explore a rainforest to locate rainforest animals. Active play is encouraged as children swing across the Bobo Brothers' monkey bars, crawl through a fallen tree, climb across Jaguar Mountain, and jump or hop across the River Rocks.

Dora and Diego—Let's Explore! will be open through January 24, 2016, at Liberty Science Center. The exhibit is presented by the WellPoint Foundation and Bank of America. For more information, please visit www.lsc.org.

About Liberty Science Center

Liberty Science Center (LSC.org) is a 300,000-square-foot learning center located in Liberty State Park on the Jersey City bank of the Hudson near the Statue of Liberty. Dedicated to bringing the excitement of science to people of all ages, Liberty Science Center houses 12 museum exhibition halls, a live animal collection with 110 species, giant aquariums, a 3D theater, the nation's largest IMAX Dome Theater, live simulcast surgeries, tornado and hurricane-force wind simulators, K-12 classrooms and labs, and teacher-development programs. More than half a million students, teachers, and parents visit the Science Center each year, and tens of thousands more participate in the Center's offsite and online programs. LSC is the most visited museum in New Jersey and the largest interactive science center in the NYC-NJ metropolitan area.

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Jon Hamm To Guest Star On "SpongeBob SquarePants"

He sold suitcases, cereal and more with a smile, but Don Draper never got a bite of the elusive Krabby Patties account – until now!

Following his Emmy win on Sunday, Jon Hamm is set to guest star in a upcoming brand-new episode of Nickelodeon's hit original animated series (Nicktoon) "SpongeBob SquarePants"!


Cheekily referring to his iconic "Mad Men" character Don Draper, Hamm will voice a character named Don Grouper, a fish who the "a charismatic head ad executive of the ad agency Grouper, Goby & Koi". Like his human counterpart, Grouper's "sharp mind and devastating charm make him an irresistible force," says the network. "When Don's in the room, everyone laps up his words like overpriced organic honey."

In the episode, set to premiere in 2016, Mr. Krabs goes to Don for help as he tries to launch his line of frozen Krabby Patties.

Check out the first-look at Don Grouper in the sketch below!:


Other celebrities to guest star in upcoming brand-new episodes of "SpongeBob SquarePants" include Aubrey Plaza, Betty White, Henry Winkler, David Lander, Michael McKean and Bob Barker.

Original sources: People.com, E! Online UK.
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YTV's New Fall Schedule is Full of Funny!

Original Corus Entertainment Inc. Press Release via CorusEnt.com:

YTV's New Fall Schedule is Full of Funny!

September 24, 2015

Premieres of four new highly anticipated Nickelodeon-produced series Game Shakers, 100 Things to Do Before High School, Pig Goat Banana Cricket and Harvey Beaks

New seasons of Bella and the Bulldogs, The Thundermans, Henry Danger and more

Tune in at 7 p.m. ET/PT for new weekday premieres and episodes


(Toronto, Canada) Corus Entertainment's YTV fall lineup kicks off on Monday, October 5 with an exciting programming slate that includes four new series, new seasons of returning favourites, and new episodes of continuing series. Viewers can also find their favourite programming on YTV's new TV Everywhere app, YTVGo, which since launching this week has quickly become the #1 free app in the App Store for Kids. The app gives kids and families access to the live YTV network stream along with an extensive offering of on-demand episodes.

Headlining the new slate are Nickelodeon's live action series, Game Shakers and 100 Things to Do Before High School. Created by hit-maker Dan Schneider (iCarly, Victorious, Henry Danger), Game Shakers follows two 12-year-old girls who create Sky Whale, a wildly popular app that goes viral, and then use the profits to start a gaming company. Fans can download the Sky Whale app for free in the App Store or Google Play. 100 Things to do Before High School, created by Scott Fellows (Big Time Rush), centres around three best friends as they navigate the highs and lows of middle school and try to complete a bucket list of adventures before beginning high school.

"YTV's fall slate delivers fresh, fun and innovative series that are connecting with today's kids who seamlessly find shows they love on a full range of platforms," said Colin Bohm, Executive Vice President, Head of Corus Kids. "YTV's new fall campaign, #funexpected, is centred on the cool and zany environment that YTV viewers expect from us."

Long live Saturday morning cartoons. You know those shows that are just too wacky to put into words? YTV has two in store, Pig Goat Banana Cricket and Harvey Beaks. Pig Goat Banana Cricket follows the absurd adventures of four best friends and Harvey Beaks follows a mild-mannered bird and his two wild buddies on a series of hilarious adventures.

The network will also roll out new seasons of returning hit series Bella and the Bulldogs, The Thundermans, Henry Danger and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as well as continuing new episodes of The Stanley Dynamic, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn, Game On and Make It Pop.

Rounding out the week is YTV's movie block Big Fun Movies, which continues to be the #1 movie destination for families on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Fall movie premieres to look forward to include Percy Jackson Sea of Monsters, Epic and Dr. Seuss' The Lorax and more!

YTV New Series Premieres

Game Shakers (26 x 30) – Network Premiere

Premieres: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. ET/PT beginning October 6 (Special one-hour premiere)

Set in Brooklyn, New York, Game Shakers centres on middle-school students Babe (Cree Cicchino), a girl who dreams big, and Kenzie (Madisyn Shipman), a kid who can code. Together they create the biggest mobile game of the year named Sky Whale and team up with rap superstar Double G ('90s icon Kel Mitchell), his son Triple G (Benjamin "Lil P-Nut" Flores Jr.) and schoolmate Hudson (Thomas Kuc) to launch their own gaming empire.

In the on-hour special premiere, Babe and Kenzie's school project tops the gaming charts as an online sensation! Rapper Double G finds out they used his song and comes to collect his share. Despite their differences, the group teams up to create Game Shakers! Cameo appearances from YouTube's pop culture comedians and gaming entertainers include GloZell, Lasercorn and ProJared. Click here to view the trailer.

100 Things to Do Before High School (26 x 30) – Network Premiere

Premieres: Thursdays at 7 p.m. ET/PT beginning October 8

100 Things to Do Before High School follows the comedic adventures of 12-year old CJ Martin (Isabela Moner) who always dreamed that high school would be the greatest years of her life. After her older brother warns her that life after middle school is not quite the teenage dream, CJ becomes more committed than ever to strengthen her friendships with her two best friends, Fenwick Frazier (Jaheem Toombs) and Christian "Crispo" Powers (Owen Joyner), before high school ruins their lives forever. Together, they embark on a bucket list of adventures that help them overcome class cliques, terrifying bullies and clueless teachers. For CJ, Fenwick and Crispo growing up means trying everything and taking chances while they still can.

In the special one-hour premiere, the trio set out to conquer each of their biggest fears, and for CJ that means talking to her 8th grade crush. While she plots the perfect scenario for a chance encounter, Crispo must confront his fear of snakes and help Fenwick face his fear of running through the halls with the Pootatuck Bears basketball team. As CJ, Crispo and Fenwick work to move past their phobias, they realize mastering the things on "The List" is always easier with friends by their side. Click here to view the trailer.

Pig Goat Banana Cricket (26 x 30) – Network Premiere

Premieres: Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. ET/PT beginning October 10

Pig Goat Banana Cricket is a series of absurd interwoven stories that follows the eponymous characters Pig (the fool), Goat (the artist), Banana (the wise-guy) and Cricket (the brain), as four friends and roommates who live in a fantastical city where just about anything comes to life. Notable indie artists Dave Cooper (Futarama) and Johnny Ryan (MAD Magazine, DC Comics), serve as co-creators and co-executive producers, with Emmy and Golden Globe winner David Sacks (The Simpsons, 3rd Rock from the Sun) as executive producer. Click here to view the trailer.

Harvey Beaks (26 x 30) – Network Premiere

Premieres: Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. ET/PT beginning October 10

Created and executive produced by C.H. Greenblatt (Chowder), Harvey Beaks tells the story of the unlikely friendship between Harvey, a kid who's never broken the rules, and Fee and Foo, his two friends who've never lived by any. Set in a magical forest, this new series follows one sweet bird on his mission to experience wild adventures with the help of his two best friends. Harvey, Fee and Foo's connection only grows stronger throughout the series as they push each other into endless fun. Click here to view the trailer.

YTV Weekday Schedule

Mondays

7:00 p.m. – The Stanley Dynamic

7:30 p.m. – Game On

Tuesdays

7:00 p.m. – Game Shakers

7:30 p.m. – Henry Danger

Wednesdays

7:00 p.m. – Make It Pop

7:30 p.m. – Bella and the Bulldogs

Thursdays

7:00 p.m. – 100 Things to Do Before High School

7:30 p.m. – Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn

Fridays

7:00 p.m. – The Thundermans

7:30 p.m. – Big Fun Movies

Halloween programming details will be included in YTV's October Programming Highlights.

About YTV

Celebrating 25 years in television, YTV is a leading cross platform entertainment brand for kids and families. The channel offers quality entertainment with hilarious animated and live-action comedy series, popular Nickelodeon series, blockbuster movies, top-rated original Canadian programming, music, celebrities and the channel's after-school block, The Zone. Through its multiple platforms and exclusive digital and interactive content, YTV is the voice of Canadian youth culture. YTV is owned by Corus Entertainment Inc.

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YTV times are ET/PT.

Schedule is subject to change

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Sneak-Peek Of Brand-New "Pig Goat Banana Cricket" Episode "The Most Beautiful Roach In The World", Premiering 9/25 On Nickelodeon USA

To celebrate Nickelodeon USA premiering the brand-new episode of Nickelodeon's all-new original animated comedy series (NickToon) "Pig Goat Banana Cricket" titled "The Most Beautiful Roach in the World" on Friday 25th September 2015 at 8:30pm ET/PT, Nick USA has unveiled a fantastic sneak peek preview from the all-new PGBC episode, which you can watch in the fantastic online streaming video clip below!:

Sneak Peek Of Brand-New "100 Things To Do Before High School" Episode "Make A New Friend Today Thing!", Premiering 9/26 On Nickelodeon USA

To celebrate Nickelodeon USA premiering the brand-new "100 Things to Do Before High School" episode "Make a New Friend Today Thing!" on Saturday 26th September 2015 at 9:00pm (ET/PT), Nick USA has unveiled a super sneak peek preview of the all-new "100 Things" episode, which you can watch in the fantastic online streaming video clip below!:

Nickelodeon USA Unveils "W.I.Ts Academy" Theme Tune

It must be magic!


To celebrate Nickelodeon USA starting to premiere and show "W.I.Ts Academy" from Monday 5th October 2015 at 7pm/6c, continuing the spellbinding journey of "Every Witch Way" with a magical mix of fresh & familiar faces, Nick USA has unveiled a spellbinding brand-new music video for the "WITS Academy", which fans can watch in this magical video clip here on Nick.com/wits!



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Kenan Thompson And Kel Mitchell Stage Epic Reunion On "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon"

It's a great time for Nickelodeon nostalgia!

First we got to revisit "Zoey 101" when creator Dan Schneider posted a brand new clip on YouTube, and last night, we get more from the '90s when Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell finally reunited after 15 years to play tribute to two of their most beloved "All That" characters!


In the midst of promoting his latest Nickelodeon show "Game Shakers" on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon", Fallon (much like he did with his "Saved By the Bell" reunion) takes a trip down memory lane to remember his time working at Good Burger for a truly magical seven minutes!

In the sketch, Kel reprises his role of Ed (now promoted to a supervisor role) and Jimmy plays his employee - two of the most bumbling fast food workers ever. Thompson returns as Lester Oaks, the hangry impatient construction worker who frequents Good Burger with no time for Ed's "good shake". Of course, it wouldn't be complete without Ed welcoming everyone into the shop by saying, "Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger. Can I take your order?"!

Kenan's reprisal of "Lester Oaks, construction worker", could signals the reunion was a nod to "All That" more than the movie, in which Thompson played a teenager named Dexter Reed.

The "Good Burger" sketch also features another very special guest: Black Thought of the Roots, and he's here for a spicy chicken wrap and to make Ed a special deal. Click below to watch the sketch (and to get "We're all Dudes" stuck in your head), plus, be sure to watch the short behind-the-scenes feature, in which Ed talks about his first day working at Good Burger with Mr. Bailey (Dan Schneider) and Lester recalls the first time he met Ed the Good Burger Guy, plus the guys switch roles:

Kenan & Kel Reunite for "Good Burger" Sketch



Behind the Scenes of Good Burger



Sources: Mashable, CBS News, Entertainment Weekly, E! Online UK.
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Nickelodeon Takes Fans Back to the '90s with the Launch of "The Splat", Brand-New Destination for Iconic Nick Content, Starting Monday, Oct. 5, on TeenNick USA

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release via Business Wire:

Nickelodeon Takes Fans Back to the '90s with the Launch of "The Splat," Brand-New Destination for Iconic Nick Content, Starting Monday, Oct. 5, on TeenNick

*Follow "The Splat" on Twitter @thesplat, Instagram @thesplatgram, Facebook, YouTube, Vine, Tumblr and Pinterest. #TheSplatIsComing

September 24, 2015 01:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time


NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Millennials who crave the iconic Nickelodeon shows of their childhood, including Kenan & Kel, Rugrats, Hey Arnold! and more, can rejoice. Starting Monday, Oct. 5, Nickelodeon will throw back to the '90s every day with the launch of "The Splat," a new multiscreen content destination spanning television, seven social media platforms and a dedicated web site aggregating the most loved Nick content from the 1990s and beyond. "The Splat" will dive deep to create a retro experience filled with landmark Nickelodeon programs; classic programming stunts like Nick or Treat, U-Pick and Super Toy Run; the recreation of specific days of programming as they aired in the '90s; and original promos and interstitials, including the Doo-wop Dinosaurs and the Opera Lady. "The Splat" will roar to life across all platforms on Monday, Oct. 5, launching that night on television on TeenNick from 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. (ET/PT).


"We designed 'The Splat' with fans and their requests in mind, which means we're bringing together these beloved series and a high level of digital engagement to give fans a retro media experience they can't get anywhere else."

Celebrating the characters and shows that are definitional to millennials who grew up in the '90s, "The Splat" will consist of:

* TV block - an eight-hour rotating TV lineup airing daily on TeenNick from 10 p.m.-6 a.m. (ET/PT);

* TheSplat.com – a fan-driven site built around social conversations;

* Emoji Keyboard – a fully integrated Splat-branded keyboard featuring emoticons, stickers and GIFs;

* Social Media Community – a robust social presence on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, Twitter, Vine and YouTube.



"We have been listening closely to our first generation of Nick kids that are craving the great characters and shows they grew up with watching Nickelodeon in the '90s," said Cyma Zarghami, President of Viacom Kids and Family Group. "We designed 'The Splat' with fans and their requests in mind, which means we're bringing together these beloved series and a high level of digital engagement to give fans a retro media experience they can't get anywhere else."

In creating "The Splat," TeenNick enlisted a group of current millennial employees and formed "The Splat Pack." With a genuine affinity for Nickelodeon, "The Splat Pack" provides creative guidance, new ideas and helps develop content for the block.

"The Splat" TV Block on TeenNick (10 p.m. – 6 a.m. ET/PT):

"The Splat's" rotating TV lineup on TeenNick will have weekly themes and monthly programming stunts featuring hit '90s animated and live-action series including All That, Angry Beavers, Are You Afraid of the Dark, CatDog, Clarissa Explains It All, Hey Arnold!, Hey Dude, Kenan & Kel, Ren & Stimpy, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Rocko's Modern Life, Rugrats, Salute Your Shorts and The Wild Thornberrys, with additional series rolling out throughout the year. At launch, "The Splat" will feature themed weeks and stunts like:

* First Time for Everything (week of Oct. 5) – first two episodes of fan-favorite animated and live-action series and game shows;

* Rugrats Reptar Takeover (week of Oct. 12) – best of Rugrats episodes featuring Reptar;

* Hey Arnold! Live from the Stoop (week of Oct. 19) – Stoop Kid-centric episodes;

* Nick or Treat (week of Oct. 26) – call-in event where lucky callers get 40 seconds to choose from six doors, collecting tricks and treats along the way, plus scary and spooky themed animation episodes.



"The Splat" Digital and Social Channels:

TheSplat.com is a fan-driven and generated digital destination that pulls '90s Nick content from all social spaces, including "The Splat's" social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, Twitter, Vine and YouTube. Additionally, the site allows users to influence the on-air and online experience through social media conversations and trends.

"The Splat" Emoji Keyboard:

Launching in early-October on iTunes and Android, "The Splat" emoji keyboard will feature more than 30 iconic Nickelodeon emoticons, stickers and GIFs based on Ren & Stimpy, Rugrats, Hey Arnold!, Rocko's Modern Life and more. The fully integrated keyboard allows fans to paste classic Nick characters into texts, emails and on social media sites. New content will be added monthly based on seasonal favorites and trending topics.


"The Splat" Emoji Keyboard, via E! Online UK

TeenNick has found success with '90s programming, most recently with the 2011 launch of "The '90s Are All That" programming block. "The '90s Are All That" was sparked by rising demand via the internet and social media platforms from young adults who grew up with Nickelodeon in the 1990s.

TeenNick, Nickelodeon's 24-hour TV network exclusively for and about teens and tweens, is available in almost 72 million households via cable, digital cable and satellite. Featuring a roster of ever-popular Nick favorites, original programming and award-winning series, the brand presents an authentic teen experience, with all its emotional intensity, energy and humor, across multiple platforms and integrated social media. TeenNick and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

Nickelodeon, now in its 36th 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 20 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, VIAB).

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Could Kenan Thompson And Kel Mitchell Be Reuniting On "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Tonight?

Get ready for a Nickelodeon reunion of EPIC PROPORTIONS!!

Nickelodeon USA, Dan Schneider and Jimmy Fallon have hinted on their official social media profile pages that Nickelodeon stars Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell ("All That", "Kenan & Kel", "Good Burger") are set to reunite on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" TONIGHT!

Although unconfirmed, Kenan and Kel are set to reunite on the talk show as part of a remake of the classic "All That" sketch "Good Burger"!

Check out these photos below!:


@jimmyfallon: Hey guys! Something "GOOD" tonight. #FallonTonight


@NickelodeonTV: Duuude, tune into @FallonTonight at 11:35pm for a huge surprise that'll have you craving good burgers (photo via NBC)


@DanWarp: Here's a HUGE HINT about the big surprise on #FallonTonight ;) Watch @ 11:35PM on NBC! Cred: Douglas Gorenstein/NBC

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Nickelodeon USA Celebrates Halloween With Spooktacular Premieres, Specials And An All-New Nick Original Movie, Beginning Oct. 12

UPDATE: Nickelodeon USA will premiere "Ultimate Halloween Costume Party" on Saturday 17th October 2015 at 8:00pm, a day earlier than previously announced.

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release via NickPress.com:

NICKELODEON CELEBRATES HALLOWEEN WITH SPOOKTACULAR PREMIERES, SPECIALS AND AN ALL-NEW NICK ORIGINAL MOVIE, BEGINNING OCT. 12


Lineup Includes Original TV Movie Liar, Liar, Vampire, Starring Bella and the Bulldogs' Brec Bassinger and Every Witch Way's Rahart Adams, and Ultimate Halloween Costume Party Special Hosted by Cast of Game Shakers

*Click here to download new animation and live-action Halloween art


NEW YORK – Sept. 23, 2015 - This October, Nickelodeon conjures up a month-long Halloween celebration including holiday-themed premieres and specials from its live-action, animation and preschool series. Beginning Saturday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT), Nick treats viewers to a fangtastical TV movie, Liar, Liar, Vampire, starring Brec Bassinger (Bella and the Bulldogs) and Rahart Adams (Every Witch Way), followed by weekly Halloween-themed premieres throughout the month.


Nickelodeon also invites viewers to the Halloween Ultimate Costume Party, a 60 minute special debuting Sunday, Oct. 18, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). Hosted by the cast of Game Shakers, the fest features live music, a costume contest, DIY Halloween tips and tutorials, along with special appearances by the cast of Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, Talia in the Kitchen and the WITS Academy.

Throughout October, Nickelodeon's hit mobile apps get into the spirit with bone-chilling updates including new characters, collectable items and Halloween designs. SpongeBob Moves In will introduce a new character, Lord Poltergeist, new costumes and a Spooky Bikini Bottom skin. Sky Whale, the recently launched app from the new live-action series, Game Shakers, will feature ten new Halloween-themed collectible objects. Preschoolers will also be treated to new updates on the Nick Jr App and Noggin with themed home screens and video hubs, and Halloween-themed episodes of hit preschool series.

Fans can also visit Nick.com/games to access two new Halloween-themed games and a ghoulish update to fan-favorite, Nick Dance Machine, launching Oct. 5. Nickelodeon Trendsetters debuts on Oct. 12, followed by Nickelodeon: OMG, Zombies! on Oct. 19.

Below is a rundown of Nickelodeon's Halloween-themed premieres:

NICKELODEON (all times ET/PT):

MONDAY, OCT. 12

7:00 p.m. – Liar, Liar, Vampire *Original Nickelodeon Movie* (simulcast on TeenNick and Nicktoons)


When introverted 17-year old Davis Pell (Rahart Adams/Every Witch Way) switches schools, mega popular Caitlyn Crisp mistakes him for a vampire. His new neighbor Vi (Brec Bassinger/Bella and the Bulldogs) helps him dial up the ruse and his supernatural persona helps Davis rule the school. As word spreads, the truth becomes harder to hide.

SATURDAY, OCT. 17

12:00 p.m. - Power Rangers "The Ghostest with the Mostest"

Bat Monster kidnaps a costumed Ranger teen from a Halloween Party and extracts memories that will allow her to impersonate them. Kendall must ask the teens test questions to identify the imposter before all of the Energems are stolen.

SUNDAY, OCT. 18

8:00 p.m. - Halloween Ultimate Costume Party (simulcast on TeenNick and Nicktoons)

Hosted by the cast of Game Shakers, the 60 minute spooktacular show features live music, a costume contest, DIY Halloween tips and tutorials for kids and families, along with special appearances by the Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, Talia in the Kitchen and WITS Academy casts.

FRIDAY, OCT. 23

12:00 p.m. - Blaze and the Monster Machines "Truck or Treat"

It's Halloween in Axle City, and Blaze, AJ and all of their friends are excited to "Truck or Treat." When Crusher tries to steal all of their candy, his plan goes awry and he sends their treats far away from Axle City. Blaze and his friends must race Crusher to get to their candy first.

12:30 p.m. - Wallykazam! "Dawn of the Zucchini"

While helping Gina Giant harvest vegetables from her garden, Wally and Norville meet a garden gnome. His name is Zach, but he doesn't like his name because he thinks that 'z' isn't a very fun letter. Wally decides to show Zach just how many fun words 'z' can make. It's all going great until Bobgoblin convinces Wally to make a zillion zombie zucchinis who take off with Gina's vegetables.

1:00 p.m. - Shimmer and Shine "A Very Genie Halloweenie"

It's Halloween and Leah invites her genies over to join the fun. Since everyone is in costume, no one will know they're real genies!. Zac is competing in a haunted house competition, but he accidentally ruins his own decorations. Leah makes a wish to make Zac's house look haunted and the genies turn it into a real haunted house, complete with a real live Frankenstein! It's a spooktacular adventure as the girls try to stop Frankenstein from smashing every Jack-O'-Lantern in Leah's neighborhood.

1:30 p.m. - Dora and Friends "Trick or Treat"

When Emma accidentally scares off Abuela's cat Lucky on Halloween, Dora and her friends must travel to a real monster mash to save the kitty from a jealous witch.

8:00 p.m. - Harvey Beaks "Le Corn Maze...OF DOOM!"/ "Harvey Isn't Scary"

In "Le Corn Maze…OF DOOM!," After the kids claim that last year's Halloween maze wasn't all scary, the Squirrels swear to make this year's maze the scariest ever. Everyone enters the maze but will anyone ever exit? Then in "Harvey Isn't Scary," a Littlebark Halloween tradition involves telling scary stories to keep the boogeyman away, but Harvey can't seem to scare anyone. If he doesn't step up his game, they're all going to be in trouble.

SATURDAY, OCT. 24

8:30 p.m. - Game Shakers "Scared Tripless"


Double G has scared Triple G every Halloween since he was a baby. This year, Double G asks Babe and Kenzie to help, but they double‐cross him by telling Triple G his elaborate plan.


9:00 p.m. - 100 Things to do Before High School "Have the Best Halloween Ever Thing!"

CJ is determined to fix Principal Hader's Halloween‐hate in time to rescue the school's cancelled Halloween festivities. Meanwhile, Crispo and Fenwick deal with costume‐related crises.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28

7:30 p.m. – The Thundermans "Patch Me If You Can"

Phoebe babysits her boyfriend's shy brother, but the mild-mannered boy discovers his evil side when he gets his hands on one of Max's inventions.

8:00 p.m. - Bella and the Bulldogs "Sha-Boo! Ya"

During Halloween, Troy and Sawyer try to scare the girls at the annual football and cheerleader campout and an urban legend about the school's old groundskeeper becomes all too real.

NICK JR:

MONDAY, OCT. 19

6:00 p.m. - Fresh Beat Band of Spies "Ghost of Rock"

To save a haunted music theater, the Fresh Beat Band of Spies must help Spooky Spooks, a friendly and energetic ghost who just wants to rock.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21

6:00 p.m. - Little Charmers "Spooky Pumpkin Moon Night"

On Spooky Pumpkin Moon Night, Hazel and the Charmers go to the pumpkin patch to find the best pumpkins to win the contest.

THURSDAY, OCT. 22

6:00 p.m. - Tickety Toc "Trick or Treat Time/Spooky Time"

In "Trick or Treat Time," after the twins go trick or treating, they help prepare toffee treats for the Halloween party. In the process, they unleash a giant toffee monster that puts a scare into Tickety Town. Then in "Spooky Time," while preparing for the Spooky Party, Pufferty is scared by his own reflection and races off into the Spooky Woods. The twins go after him, but they must conquer their own fears to bring him back in time for Chime Time.

NICKTOONS:

MON.-FRI., OCT. 12-30

8 p.m. – 9 p.m - Shredder's Horror Hour

Shredder and his pals (Tiger Claw, Bebop, Rock Steady, etc.) are teaming up every weeknight for three weeks to terrify the Turtles out of their shells and haunt dreams forever. Beginning October 12, catch a different horrifying mutated villain taking on the Turtles each night, all leading up to a week of Nicktoons premieres uncovering the origins of the ultimate nightmare, Shredder.

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Nickelodeon "Ultimate Halloween Costume Party" schedule update via ToonZone forums member kanc.
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