Friday, March 03, 2017

Karlien Van Jaarsveld Joins Star-Studded NickFest 2017 Line-Up | Nickelodeon Africa

Johannesburg: Karlien Van Jaarsveld joins the star studded line-up for Nickelodeon Africa’s NickFest, Nickelodeon's highly anticipated family-centric festival which takes over the TicketPro Dome on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th March 2017!


Expect an amazing weekend of family fun as Karlien joins fellow performers Shekhinah, Nasty C and co-hosts Minnie Dlamini and Jason, Nicholas and Donovan Goliath to welcome thousands of kids and families to NickFest.

An amazing combination of music and family oriented entertainment, NickFest is packed with live performances, interactive zones, kid-friendly activities, and experiences. Don’t miss the exciting character shows and appearances by Nickelodeon superstars Dora & Friends, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, plus loveable pups Chase and Marshall from PAW Patrol.


Get your tickets for NickFest 2017 at www.ticketpros.co.za and select Edgars, CNA and Postnet outlets, priced at R290 per head or R270 per person for a family of four to six people. Groups of 10 or more people enjoy a discounted price of R250 per head. Entrance is free for children under one. Entrance to the Slime Area costs R150 per person (tickets sold separately; kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).

NickFest 2017 is brought to you by Nickelodeon (DStv channel 305) in conjunction with Glen21 Entertainment & KinderJoy.

Jacaranda FM is the official radio partner of NickFest 2017.

For more information on NickFest 2017 please go to www.nickelodeon.com, join us on Twitter @NickAfrica and on Instagram @Nickelodeon_Africa, or like us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/NickelodeonAfrica. To join the conversation about NickFest 2017, please use the hashtag #NickFest.

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Original source: Channel24.
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Your Favorite Nickelodeon Stars Dish What It's Like Being Directed By "iCarly" Alum Nathan Kress

If you're a longtime Nickelodeon fan, you obviously know Nathan Kress for his roles starring on iCarly and even his appearances on past series like Sam & Cat, Victorious, and True Jackson, VP.


Credit: Getty, Nickelodeon.

But did you know that Nathan has been working behind-the-scenes of your favorite current Nick shows (just like Freddie) like Henry Danger and Game Shakers for a few years now? That's right: to date, he's directed five Henry Danger episodes and two more for Game Shakers, and even filmed a guest-starring spot for a upcoming episode, in which he'll answer a big question: Which girl did iCarly character Freddie really like more, Carly or Sam!


Nathan Kress directing "Henry Danger" episode "Captain Man Goes On Vacation".

In fact, he directed tomorrow night's episode of Game Shakers! To celebrate, Twist asked some of your favorite Nickelodeon actors what it's really like having Nathan on set as their director. They all gave him glowing reviews, of course.

First Look At "Little Ballers Indiana" | Sneak Peek | NickSports | Nickelodeon

To celebrate Nicktoons’ NickSports TV block starting to premiere Little Ballers Indiana, a brand-new three-part docu-series from WNBA All Star Skylar Diggins showcasing the triumphant story of six dynamic and diverse young female basketball players, from tonight, Friday, March 3, at 9 p.m., Essence has unveiled a super first-look at the series, which you can watch here on Essence.com!


Skylar Diggins has got game on and off the court. The current point guard for the Dallas Wings, and five-time USA Basketball gold medalist, two-time WNBA All Star starter, and a four-time college All-American, has branched out into television production.

In Little Ballers Indiana, a half-hour limited series, fans meet six diverse 11 and 12-year-old girls on Sky Diggs Ballers, Diggins’ Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) team. Set against the backdrop of Diggins’ hometown of South Bend, Indiana, the series charts the journeys of these young phenoms, who have a deep passion for the game. Coached by Diggins’ stepdad, Moe Scott, the Sky Diggins Ballers open a window on the challenges and opportunities facing girls today. And the real-life basketball moments are intense.

Little Ballers Indiana is executive produced by Diggins and the team behind the NAACP Image Award-nominated Little Ballers: Crystal McCrary, Lupe Fiasco, and Amar’e Stoudemire. McCrary also serves as director.

“One of my goals in making Little Ballers was to show the strength and complexity of Black families,” says McCrary. “It was also important to be a champion for our girls, to celebrate their strength, their differences, their brilliance - Strong girls, unapologetic girls, conscientious girls, hearing impaired girls, girls with Vitiligo, girls who don't back down, black young girls who love their hair, their skin, their bodies, their fathers, their mothers, their families, and their communities.”

Little Ballers Indiana also features interviews with current and former WNBA players Diggins, Lisa Leslie, Tamika Catchings, Elena Delle Donne, Candice Wiggins, Niele Ivey and Chamique Holdsclaw.

Additionally, to further celebrate the debut of Little Ballers Indiana, Nick.com's official NickSports website, nick.com/nicksports, has unveiled two comedic videos starring Skylar Diggins and her father, Maurice Scott!


In NickSports' first super Little Ballers Indiana short, "Pep Off With Skylar Diggins", WNBA superstar Skylar Diggins and her dad face off in the ultimate pep off!


In NickSports' second fantastic Little Ballers Indiana short, "Dos And Don'ts With Skylar Diggins", Skylar Diggins gives advice with her dad on the dos and don'ts of coaching basketball!

Little Ballers Indiana will air over three consecutive nights, Friday, March 3 through Sunday, March 5, only on NickSports. The series is a slam dunk for female empowerment.

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Nickelodeon International Debuts First-Ever Kids’ Choice Awards Social Squad

Original Nickelodeon UK & Ireland Press Release via Viacom International Media Networks' (VIMN) UK & Ireland Press Centre:

NICKELODEON INTERNATIONAL DEBUTS FIRST-EVER KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS SOCIAL SQUAD


Digital stars from around the world invite fans into the fabric of the 2017 Nickelodeon KCAS


Fans can vote now for their favourite squad member to get slimed from KCA week in Los Angeles



London, 3rd March, 2017 - Nickelodeon International has teamed up with seven internationally-loved content creators to form the first official global KCA Social Squad. The squad will transport fans into all of the exclusive, on-the-ground and backstage excitement at the 2017 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. This year’s show will air on Sunday, 12th March at 10:00am on Nickelodeon.

Beginning on Thursday, 9th March the KCA Social Squad, including Saffron Barker (@saffronbarker, UK), digital-famous newlyweds Gabriel Conte (@gabrielconte, USA) and Jess Conte (@jessconte, Australia), Mario Bautista (@mariobautistagil, Mexico), Alex Mapeli (@alexmapeli, Brazil), KCA Favourite German Video Blogger nominee Dagi Bee (@dagibee, Germany) and KCA Favourite Danish Music Artist nominee Benjamin Lasnier (@benjaminlasnier, Denmark) will provide an exclusive look inside the official pre-KCAs Nickelodeon International Slime Soiree, Orange Carpet excitement and behind-the-scenes activity leading up to the big night on Saturday.

Collectively, the KCA Social Squad will bring a cross-platform following of more than 45 million fans inside their exclusive 2017 KCA experience. This includes adventures backstage at the Paramount Lot, inside the KCA venue days before the big event and a VIP exploration of the coolest spots that Los Angeles has to offer.


Representing each of their respective home countries, the KCA Social Squad will provide fans from around the world with different perspectives of the KCA experience. Fans are encouraged to follow along via the official KCA Social Squad hashtag #KCASquad.

Slime A Star


To celebrate their initiation, the KCA Social Squad will be featured in Nickelodeon’s international Slime A Star activation.

Until 9th March, fans can vote for their favourite international influencer to be slimed from KCA week in Los Angeles by simply using the following hashtags on Twitter and Instagram:

Influencer | Supporting Region | Voting Hashtag

Benjamin Lasnier | Denmark | #SlimeBenjamin
Dagi Bee | Germany | #SlimeDagi
Saffron Barker | UK | #SlimeSaffron
Gabriel Conte | Australia | #SlimeGabriel
Jess Conte | Australia | #SlimeJess
Mario Bautista | Mexico | #SlimeMario
Alex Mapeli | Brazil | #SlimeAlex

Nickelodeon will then slime the chosen influencer(s) with the sliming being streamed across Nickelodeon’s international Facebook pages.

* @saffronbarker
* @gabrielconte
* @jessconte
* @mariobautistagil
* @alexmapeli
* @dagibee
* @benjaminlasnier

Get to know the KCA Social Squad: click here

Stay up-to-date on all Kids’ Choice Awards news by liking Nickelodeon on Facebook and following @Nickelodeon on Twitter and Instagram using #KCA.

The presenting international sponsor of the Kids’ Choice Awards 2017 is Heelys.

Nickelodeon’s 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards is produced by Nickelodeon Productions. Elizabeth Kelly, Michael Dempsey, Shelly Sumpter Gillyard and Jay Schmalholz are executive producers.

Nickelodeon
Available in over 13 million homes, Nickelodeon is the place where kids rule and features top shows such as Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards, Bella and the Bulldogs, Game Shakers, SpongeBob SquarePants and Sam & Cat. 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 Nick Play where viewers can find exclusive content updated daily. Viewers can watch Nickelodeon 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 13 million cable and satellite homes. Having launched in 1993 Nickelodeon UK comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families, and is a joint venture between Viacom International Media Networks and BSkyB.

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Entrevista a Victoria Ramos | Clara | Heidi Bienvenida a Casa | Nickelodeon Latinoamérica

Conoce más de Vicky Ramos, la bella actriz que le da vida a Clara en Heidi Bienvenida a Casa!:



No te pierdas el gran estreno:
10 DE MARZO: en Nick Play y www.mundonick.com
13 DE MARZO: en la pantalla de Nickelodeon Latinoamérica!

Más info: http://mundonick.com/heidi

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Accidente de Yoyo | The Loud House | Nickelodeon Latinoamérica

El talento de Lincoln Loud con el yoyo no es tan increíble como cree...:



Scene from The Loud House episode "Butterfly Effect".

Watch more The Loud House, only on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons!

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Additional source: The Loud House Encyclopedia.
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A casa dei Loud | Influenza | Nickelodeon Italia

A casa Loud è arrivata l'influenza!:



Scene from The Loud House episode "One Flu Over the Loud House".

Watch more The Loud House, only on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons!

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Game Shakers | Deep Thoughts from the Deep Sea | Nickelodeon

Join Nick on the Dub Sub! The Game Shakers are philosophizing, theorizing, and verbalizing their deepest thoughts from deep below the sea!:



Make sure to vote for Game Shakers and Benji in Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards at vote.nick.com (USA), kca2017.nick.com (International) and via hashtags on social media, and watch brand-new episodes of Game Shakers Saturdays at 8:30pm ET/PT, only on Nickelodeon USA!

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Scuola di magia | L'inizio | TeenNick | Nickelodeon Italia

Scuola di magia comincia proprio da dove era finito Emma - Una strega da favole. Da lunedì 6 marzo alle 19:40 su TeenNick Italia (SKY 620)!:



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Bella And The Bulldogs | In The Stocks | The Outlaw Bella Dawson | Nickelodeon UK

Bella (Brec Bassinger) spends some time in the stocks as a punishment, but ends up having fun with Zach (Matt Cornett) in this hilarious video clip from Bella and the Bulldogs episode "The Outlaw Bella Dawson"!:



Watch more Bella and The Bulldogs on Nickelodeon and TeenNick! Shabooya!

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Hey Nickelodeon Online Spezial: Rundgang durch das KCA Studio | Nickelodeon Deutschland

Im heutigen Online-Spezial lädt euch Sascha zu einem kurzen Rundgang durch sein neues KCA-Studio ein!:

Kuu Kuu Harajuku | "Zero G"; "Angel Food" Sneak Peek | Nickelodeon USA

To celebrate Nickelodeon USA premiering the brand-new Kuu Kuu Harajuku episode "Zero G"; "Angel Food" (#116) on Saturday 4th March 2017 at 8:00am, Nick USA has unveiled a super sneak peek preview of the all-new episode, which you can watch in the fantastic online streaming video clip here on nick.com/kuukuu!


In the brand-new Kuu Kuu Harajuku episode "Zero G", aliens, insulted by an HJ5 song, interrupt the concert with mayhem on their minds! Then, in "Angel Food", the band dress in food costumes for their food court gig when a hoard of hungry kawaii monster pets mistake HJ5 for their next meal! In Nick's new super sneak peek, "Copy Cats", HJ9 is late for a show.. but it looks like there is a copy cat band that is on stage instead of them!

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PAW Patrol Live! "Race to the Rescue" Announces First Tour Of New Zealand

Original MediaWorks Press Release via Scoop News:

Friday, 3 March 2017

PAW PATROL LIVE! “RACE TO THE RESCUE” ANNOUNCES


FIRST TOUR OF NEW ZEALAND


The New Zealand’s Favourite Pups Star in a Heroic Musical Adventure Coming to New Zealand With Cities Announced Soon

Join the waitlist now at www.pawpatrollive.com/nz


MediaWorks, TEG Live, Nickelodeon and Life Like Tours are excited to announce that PAW Patrol is coming to venues across New Zealand in August and September for PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue.” Full tour dates announced Friday 17 March and fans can sign-up at www.pawpatrollive.com/nz to be first in-line to buy tickets.

Ben Cox, Vice President and General Manager of Nickelodeon Networks Australia and New Zealand says of the announcement: “We couldn’t be more excited to work with VStar Entertainment Group and Life Like Touring to bring one of the strongest pre-school properties in the market to families across New Zealand. PAW Patrol Live! takes the pups off the screen and onto the stage, giving kids the opportunity to engage with their favourite characters in a whole new setting.”


PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue,” shows that “No job is too big, no pup is too small!” and shares lessons for all ages about citizenship, social skills and problem solving as the characters each use their unique skills and teamwork. When Mayor Goodway goes missing during the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race, the pups must come to the rescue. Families can join Ryder, Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma, Skye and Everest for the show’s first tour in New Zealand. Running at 80 minutes, PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” includes two acts and an intermission. The show is set to engage audiences with Bunraku puppetry, an innovative costuming approach that brings the PAW Patrol characters to life on stage with their vehicles and packs.

“Using Bunraku, puppetry elements are built into costumes worn by real actors to create a wonderful combination of life-size pups and to make a stronger connection with the audience. The PAW Patrol cast sings and dances, which brings a fun, realistic parallel between the animated series and the live show,” says Jim Waters, producer, VStar Entertainment Group.


The performance up-tempo features music, dance and a brand new cleverly written script that is a good introduction to live theatre for kids and an original script as well as classic theatrical scenery along with a high-tech video wall that visually transports families to an authentic PAW Patrol environment, including locations from the TV series such as Adventure Bay, The Lookout, Seal Island, Farmer Yumi's Farm and Jake's Mountain. Special interactive video allows the audience to participate in the show via interviews, solving clues with the Pups, following Mayor Goodway and much more.

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Nickelodeon Signs Teen Sensation JoJo Siwa To Overall Talent Deal

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release via NickPress.com:

NICKELODEON SIGNS TEEN SENSATION JOJO SIWA

TO OVERALL TALENT DEAL


Brand-New Docu-Style Special Gives Viewers Exclusive Look into Siwa’s World


Share it: @Nickelodeon @itsjojosiwa


NEW YORK–March 2, 2017–Nickelodeon, the number-one kids’ network, today announced it has signed 13-year-old singer, dancer, performer and social media influencer JoJo Siwa to an overall talent deal. Under the arrangement, Nickelodeon will have the opportunity to work with Siwa on a multi-platform basis including in consumer products, original programming, social media, live events and music. Nickelodeon has already commenced development of an exclusive line of consumer products inspired by the popular teen, and the network is in the process of securing major merchandising and promotional partners in a broad range of categories including apparel, home furnishings, toys, accessories, publishing and more. The news was announced at Nickelodeon’s Upfront presentation, held today in New York City.

“JoJo’s an entrepreneur, her family is everything to her and she is happy just being a kid,” said Shelly Sumpter Gillyard, Executive Vice President, Talent, Music and Events, Nickelodeon. “We have watched JoJo’s career as a real breakout talent and knew when we met with her that our audience would welcome her as part of the Nickelodeon family.”

As part of Siwa’s overall talent deal, Nickelodeon has greenlit a brand-new docu-style special that will give viewers an exclusive look into her exciting world. The half-hour special (untitled) will follow Siwa, as she embarks on a new journey full of surprises with the help of some Nickelodeon friends. Production will begin in the spring and the special is scheduled to premiere this summer on Nickelodeon.

Additionally, Siwa is nominated in the new “Favorite Viral Music Artist” category at Nickelodeon’s 2017 Kids’ Choice Awards, and will appear on the show, airing live on Saturday, March 11, at 8 p.m. (ET/tape delayed for west coast), from USC’s Galen Center in Los Angeles. She is also set to appear in Nickelodeon’s Sizzling Summer Camp Special, a live-action variety special, and on Nick’s hit series School of Rock, as part of a multi-episode story arc airing later this year.

Nickelodeon year to date is the number-one kids’ network, with the top shows on all TV in every key demo–the top 10 among Kids 2-11; nine of the top 10 with Kids 6-11; and six of the top 10 shows for Kids 2-5. Nick recently marked its third straight year at number one with kids, outpacing the competition most recently in 2016 by double digits. Nickelodeon also had the top shows in every demo in 2016: nine out of the top 10 with Kids 2-11; six of the top 10 with Kids 6-11; and six of the top 10 preschool programs.

After quickly realizing she had a love for dance at age two, Siwa began taking classes in tap, jazz, hip hop and ballet. She auditioned for season two of Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition and became the youngest contestant at eight years old on the show. Following that success, she was then called to join Lifetime’s number-one show Dance Moms. Off screen, Siwa connects with her fans in several different ways: through social media, where she currently has over 4.8 million followers on Instagram, 9.11 million followers on Musical.ly, 254,000 Twitter followers and 427 million views on her YouTube channel; through her SIWANATOR club, which stands against negativity and bullying; through her line of accessories at Claire’s; and with her new single, “Boomerang,” which has been viewed more than 195 million times.

Nickelodeon, now in its 37th 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 90 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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Nickelodeon Greenlights Brand-New "Lip Sync Battle Shorties" Series

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release via NickPress.com:

NICKELODEON GREENLIGHTS BRAND-NEW

LIP SYNC BATTLE SHORTIES SERIES


10-Episode Order Showcases Talented Kids in Epic Musical Showdowns,

Based on Spike’s Global Hit Series


Share it: @Nickelodeon #LipSyncBattleShorties


EPISODE 101 - PICTURED: MERRICK HANNA IN LIP SYNC BATTLE SHORTIES ON NICKELODEON. PHOTO CREDIT: TRAE PATTON/NICKELODEON (C) 2016 VIACOM, INTERNATIONAL, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

NEW YORK–March 2, 2017–Nickelodeon, the number-one kids’ network, is putting real kids center stage with the greenlight of Lip Sync Battle Shorties, a spinoff of Spike’s Emmy-nominated global phenomenon, Lip Sync Battle. The half-hour, 10-episode series will feature real-life kids lip-syncing pop songs in celebration of their favorite artists and builds upon the success of Nick’s hour-long special of the same name, which premiered in December 2016 and posted double- and triple-digit gains with kids. Lip Sync Battle Shorties will begin production later this year and the series is set to premiere in the fall. The news was announced at Nickelodeon’s Upfront presentation, held today in New York City.

Lip Sync Battle Shorties is so illustrative of how kids have changed,” said Cyma Zarghami, President, Nickelodeon Group. “Our research tells us this generation believes they are all one step away from being famous. This show celebrates real kids with real talent, but more importantly a passion to perform and the confidence to do it.”

Lip Sync Battle Shorties drew more than two million total viewers (Live+7) when it premiered in December and content from the special has garnered over 20 million views on Nickelodeon’s YouTube channel.

Kid participants on Lip Sync Battle Shorties can personalize their performances, allowing them to make decisions on all creative elements from song and costume selection, to choreography and staging. Each episode will feature three talented real-life kids, the Shorties Dance Crew and a host that will be announced soon.

Lip Sync Battle Shorties is created and executive produced by Casey Patterson Entertainment and Matador Content, with John Krasinski, Stephen Merchant and Eight Million Plus Productions also serving as executive producers–the same team behind the original award-winning Emmy-nominated Lip Sync Battle on Spike.

Based on the pop culture phenomenon of lip sync battling, the original Spike Lip Sync Battle series features celebrities going head to head–lip-syncing the song of their choice–battling for the coolest bragging rights on the planet. The series is a ratings and multiplatform superstar for Spike and is the most-watched original series in the network’s history.

Nickelodeon year to date is the number-one kids’ network, with the top shows on all TV in every key demo–the top 10 among Kids 2-11; nine of the top 10 with Kids 6-11; and six of the top 10 shows for Kids 2-5. Nick recently marked its third straight year at number one with kids, outpacing the competition most recently in 2016 by double digits. Nickelodeon also had the top shows in every demo in 2016: nine out of the top 10 with Kids 2-11; six of the top 10 with Kids 6-11; and six of the top 10 preschool programs.

Nickelodeon, now in its 37th 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 90 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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Nickelodeon Greenlights Brand-New Animated Series, "The Adventures Of Kid Danger And Captain Man"

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release via NickPress.com:

NICKELODEON GREENLIGHTS BRAND-NEW ANIMATED SERIES,

THE ADVENTURES OF KID DANGER AND CAPTAIN MAN,

BASED ON CHARACTERS FROM THE LIVE-ACTION HIT HENRY DANGER


Original Live-Action Henry Danger Cast Will Continue Their Roles as Voice Talent

in Animated Series


Share it: @Nickelodeon @HenryDanger #HenryDanger @DanWarp


PICTURED: HENRY (JACE NORMAN) IN HENRY DANGER ON NICKELODEON. PHOTO: JAMES DIMMOCK/NICKELODEON. © 2016 VIACOM INTERNATIONAL, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

NEW YORK–March 2, 2017—Nickelodeon, the number-one kids’ network, has greenlit The Adventures of Kid Danger and Captain Man (working title), a brand-new animated series based on characters from TV’s number-one kids’ series, Henry Danger. Created and executive produced by hitmaker Dan Schneider (Henry Danger, Game Shakers, iCarly), the half-hour series has been picked up for an initial order of 10 episodes and follows the heroic Kid Danger and Captain Man as they face new adventures—battling bizarre criminals and super villains with their sharp wit and amazing crime-fighting skills. The news was announced at Nickelodeon’s Upfront presentation, held today in New York City.


“We are giving the characters that kids love, the opportunity to play in fresh new ways,” said Cyma Zarghami, President, Nickelodeon Group. “Animating Dan Schneider’s incredible Henry Danger, while keeping the voices of the current series, signals to the audience that we are working hard to serve them on all platforms.”

The Adventures of Kid Danger and Captain Man first found life as a Nickelodeon short-form digital series, also created by Schneider, which has been viewed more than 30 million times worldwide across multiple platforms. While the live-action hit focuses on Henry balancing the challenges of being a teenager with his adventures as a crime fighter, this new full-length animated series centers on his exploits as Kid Danger, as he embarks on brave new missions with Captain Man to battle monsters, aliens and more. The Adventures of Kid Danger and Captain Man is produced by Powerhouse Animation, which also produced the short-form series.

The live-action Henry Danger, which was 2016’s number-one kids’ show on all TV, was renewed last year for a fourth season (20 episodes). New season three episodes will continue to air Saturdays at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.

The original Henry Danger live-action cast will continue their roles, now as voice talent, on the new animated show: Jace Norman as “Henry Hart/Kid Danger;” Cooper Barnes as “Ray/Captain Man;” Riele Downs as “Charlotte;” Sean Ryan Fox as “Jasper;” Ella Anderson as “Piper Hart;” Michael D. Cohen as “Schwoz;” and Jeffrey Nicholas Brown as “Mr. Hart.”

In the new animated series, brand-new areas of the superheroes’ headquarters will be seen by fans for the very first time, including the Man Cave tube system, which propels the crime fighters into adventure; and the Man Cave garage, filled with crime-fighting vehicles and gadgets used on missions. Along with appearances of fan-favorite characters from the live-action show, new friends and foes will also be introduced.

Nickelodeon year to date is the number-one kids’ network, with the top shows on all TV in every key demo–the top 10 among Kids 2-11; nine of the top 10 with Kids 6-11; and six of the top 10 shows for Kids 2-5. Nick recently marked its third straight year at number one with kids, outpacing the competition most recently in 2016 by double digits. Nickelodeon also had the top shows in every demo in 2016: nine out of the top 10 with Kids 2-11; six of the top 10 with Kids 6-11; and six of the top 10 preschool programs.

Writer-producer Dan Schneider has established himself as a prolific and creative force in the world of family entertainment. Under his Schneider’s Bakery Productions, he has carved a unique, progressive niche in the world of kid and family entertainment as creator and executive producer of mega-hit series like the landmark iCarly, Sam & Cat, Victorious and Zoey 101, which have received multiple Emmy nominations. Schneider also created and executive produced Drake & Josh. His series all have the distinction of having won numerous Kids’ Choice Awards, Emmy Awards and Teen Choice Awards nominations, and he recently received the first-ever Kids’ Choice Lifetime Achievement Award.

Schneider began with Nickelodeon as executive producer and show runner on the network’s groundbreaking sketch comedy series All That from 1994 to 1998, and then returned to run the show in its seventh season. He then went on to write and produce Kenan & Kel, starring Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell. Schneider also created the hit WB series What I Like About You. His comedic success has also translated on the big screen, writing and producing the popular films, Good Burger and Big Fat Liar.

Nickelodeon, now in its 37th 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 90 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, VIA.B).

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