Saturday, March 10, 2018

Nickelodeon Australia Highlights Another Year Of Audience Growth At Australian Upfront Presentation

PAW Patrol, Shimmer and Shine, Nella the Princess Knight, JoJo Siwa and SpongeBob SquarePants feature in all-star presentation


Nickelodeon Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) showcased a jam-packed property portfolio to key retailers and licensees at its annual Australian upfront event held on Monday 5th March 2018 in Melbourne. The presentation emphasised the brand’s strong positioning across all areas of the business including on-air, on-the-ground, on digital and at retail.

The superstar lineup of six Viacom executives from the USA, Europe and Australia shared hosting duties to talk about the coming year.

Senior Vice President (SVP) international consumer products Mark Kingston spoke first and said: “Following the amazing success we’re having with our content, we are continuously looking forward at ways to grow the Nickelodeon brand beyond television. We’re doing this with our most global outlook ever, which allows us to accelerate our speed to market on new franchises and use the scale of Viacom to provide even more creative solutions and resources to support all our international regions.”

The upfront showcased Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand’s success over the past 12 months and the strong consumer products portfolio currently dominating shelves at retail. PAW Patrol continues to break records globally ensuring it remains the #1 pre-school property with kids everywhere after winning the 2018 Licensed Pre-School Property of the Year at the Australian Toy Association’s Product of the Year Awards on Sunday night. Following a year in the Australian market, Rusty Rivets has been seeing phenomenal success both on-air and in retail. The series introduces pre-schoolers to the maker movement and the Spin Master range of toys allows kids to replicate the building techniques they’ve seen on the show. 2018 will be another big year for Rusty Rivets with more new episodes and an expanded licensing program hitting retail from June.


Mark Kingston

Nickelodeon star JoJo Siwa and her global bow domination have taken Australia and the globe by storm. Her star power will continue to hit the mark in 2018 with tween girls across the world. The range of Nickelodeon JoJo Siwa products will continue to expand in 2018 with more skews across all categories.

Kingston said the Nickelodeon network would be screening 700 episodes of new and returning series this year.

Ben Cox, Vice President (VP) and General Manager (GM) of Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand, presented on the success of the brand within the Australian and New Zealand markets, including the phenomenal growth of the brand beyond linear television. “As the strongest kids TV brand in Australia, we pride ourselves on continuing to create immersive real-world experiences for our audiences, expanding the brand’s footprint far beyond the television screen. 2017 saw brand partnerships with P&O, Victoria’s Falls Creek, Cricket Australia and more. In 2018 we’ll continue to strengthen these existing relationships while adding new experiences for our fans.”

Nickelodeon finished 2017 ranked #1 among Children 5-12, and Nick Jr. ranked #1 commercial channel among Children 0-4.

Nickelodeon Networks reached over six million viewers on subscription television in 2017 alone.

Claire O’Connor, Vice President, consumer products and retail marketing Asia Pacific, highlighted that 2018 will be an even bigger year for the brand. “Nickelodeon currently has the largest and strongest slate of pre-school programming we have ever seen. The popularity of our properties on Nick Jr. in Australia and New Zealand has helped drive incredible growth for our consumer products business. In Australia, in the next 18 months we’ll be launching three brand new shows with consumer products ranges – 2018 is going to be another huge year for our brands.

“But it’s not just the pre-school brands that will be action-packed. The latest iteration of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, will premiere on Nickelodeon this year, seeing the franchise reach new heights with a new generation of both kids and super fans.”

O’Connor said Nickelodeon had ordered a season five of PAW Patrol.

New brands launching

2018 will bring the launch of two brand new pre-school properties to Nick Jr., Sunny Day and Top Wing. Pre-schoolers join Sunny, a 10-year-old master hairstylist and entrepreneur, as she goes on exciting new adventures in her seaside town of Friendly Falls in Sunny Day.

Top Wing follows a team of eager young birds as they work together to help their island community, go on amazing adventures and earn their wings as full-feathered rescue birds. There will be a new product line inspired by the show debuting at retail in the US this year, followed by international markets, including Australia, next year.

MTV continued its engagement with millennial fans through live events, brand integrations and consumer product lines showcasing a brand that resonates more than ever with Australians. Ben Richardson, senior vice president and general manager of Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Australia and New Zealand, highlighted: “2017 was a huge year for MTV Australia and New Zealand, and our goals for the MTV consumer products business in 2018 are all about deepening the relationship with our audience by creating on-trend products across fashion, technology and fitness.”

Richardson spoke about the strength of the Nickelodeon retro brands and the power of JoJo Silva. “You can’t but help catch her infectious positivity.” He also spoke about merchandising JoJo bows (10m+ sold!), how Nickelodeon is sliming the world and the success of the MTV Beats & Eats initiative.

Together with Haven Licensing, NVCP concluded the evening with a special presentation recognising key retailers and licensees.

The winners were: Caprice Australia (2018 Softlines Partner of the Year), Hunter Leisure (Hardlines Partner of the Year), Kelloggs Australia (Promotional Partner of the Year), Cotton On Group (Retailer of the Year), Funtastic (Partner of the Year) and Pnina Horn (Lifetime Achievement Award).

Also, from Toy & Hobby Retailer:

Nickelodeon | Viacom primed for another year of growth


Nickelodeon | Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) showcased a jam-packed property portfolio to key retailers, licensees and press at its annual Australian upfront event last night in Melbourne. The presentation emphasised the brand’s strong positioning across all areas of the business including on-air, on-the-ground, on digital and at retail.

“Following the amazing success we’re having with our content, we are continuously looking forward at ways to grow the Nickelodeon brand beyond television,” Mark Kingston, NVCP International Consumer Products SVP said.

“We’re doing this with our most global outlook ever which allows us to accelerate our speed to market on new franchises, and use the scale of Viacom to provide even more creative solutions and resources to support all our international regions.”

The upfront showcased Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand’s success over the past 12 months and the strong consumer products portfolio currently dominating shelves at retail.

Paw Patrol continues to break records globally ensuring it remains the number one preschool property with kids everywhere after winning the 2018 Licensed Pre-School Property of the Year at the Australian Toy Association’s Toy of the Year Awards on Sunday night.

Following a year in the Australian market, Rusty Rivets has been seeing phenomenal success both on-air and in retail. The series introduces preschoolers to the maker movement and the Spin Master range of toys allows kids to replicate the building techniques they’ve seen on the show. 2018 will be another big year for Rusty Rivets with more new episodes and an expanded licencing program hitting retail from June.

Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa and her global bow domination have taken Australia by storm, her star power will continue to hit the mark in 2018 with tween girls across the world. The range of Nickelodeon JoJo Siwa products will continue to expand in 2018 with more skews across all categories.

Ben Cox, Vice President and General Manager of Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand presented on the success of the brand within the Australian and New Zealand markets, including the phenomenal growth of the brand beyond linear television.

“As the strongest kids’ TV brand in Australia, we pride ourselves on continuing to create immersive real-world experiences for our audiences, expanding the brand’s footprint far beyond the television screen,” Cox said.

“2017 saw brand partnerships with P&O, Victoria’s Falls Creek, Cricket Australia and more. In 2018 we’ll continue to strengthen these existing relationships while adding new experiences for our fans.”

Fuelled by local productions, tent pole events and world-leading preschool properties across both television channels, Nickelodeon finished 2017 ranked number one among children aged five to 12 years, and Nick Jr ranked number one commercial channel among children aged from newborn to four years. Nickelodeon Networks reached over six million viewers on subscription television in 2017 alone.

Claire O’Connor, NVCP Consumer Products and Retail Marketing Asia Pacific, highlighted that 2018 will be an even bigger year for the brand.

“Nickelodeon currently has the largest and strongest slate of preschool programming we have ever seen,” O’Connor said.

“The popularity of our properties on Nick Jr in Australia and New Zealand has helped drive incredible growth for our consumer products business. In Australia, in the next 18 months we’ll be launching three brand new shows with consumer products ranges – 2018 is going to be another huge year for our brands.”

“But it’s not just the preschool brands that will be action-packed, the latest iteration of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, will premiere on Nickelodeon this year, seeing the franchise reach new heights with a new generation of both kids and super fans,” she said.

Showing no signs of slowing down, Nickelodeon is cementing its place in the lives of kids and families through innovative and successful shows and products.

“We are committed to building franchises from the ground up, and we’re now doing this with our most global outlook ever,” Kingston said.

2018 will bring the launch of two brand new preschool properties to Nick Jr, Sunny Day and Top Wing. Preschoolers join Sunny, a 10-year-old master hairstylist and entrepreneur, as she goes on exciting new adventures in her seaside town of Friendly Falls in Sunny Day.

Inspired by Sunny and her friends colourful and creative personalities, Sunny Day consumer products will feature the bold, vibrant colour palette from the show and will begin with a new line of toys from Mattel.

Top Wing follows a team of eager, young birds as they work together to help their island community, go on amazing adventures and earn their wings as full-feathered rescue birds. A new product line inspired by the show will make its retail debut in the US this year, followed by international markets, including Australia, next year. The product line, which span figures, vehicles and plush is the first global-scale preschool master toy agreement Nickelodeon has struck with Hasbro.

The new themes coming through in 2018 will support the growth of the Paw Patrol franchise and with Rusty Rivets and Shimmer and Shine continuing to build momentum in the Australian market, Nickelodeon are consolidating their position as the number one licensor in preschool.

MTV continued engagement with Millennial fans through live events, brand integrations and consumer product lines showcasing a brand that resonates more than ever with Australians.

“2017 was a huge year for MTV Australia and New Zealand, and our goals for the MTV consumer products business in 2018 are all about deepening the relationship with our audience by creating on trend products across fashion, technology and fitness,” Ben Richardson, Viacom International Media Networks Australia and New Zealand SVP and GM said.

In December 2017, MTV Australia unveiled a world-first partnership with Madame Tussauds in Sydney with the opening of The MTV Music Zone, giving museum goers a full MTV Awards experience with recording booths, 360- augmented reality experiences and a virtual reality feature to learn Michael Jackson’s dance moves. MTV also made waves across retail with a collaboration with ASOS and Supre for an ‘80s inspired clothing line.

“Through 2018 and beyond we plan to serve the next generation of fans across all platforms and experiences while continuing to diversify our business and strengthen the global portfolio of the Viacom brands,” Kingston said.

Together with Haven Licensing, NVCP concluded the evening with a special presentation that recognised key retailers and licensing partners.

The winners were:

2018 Softlines Partner of the Year: Caprice Australia

Hardlines Partner of the Year: Hunter Leisure

Promotional Partner of the Year: Kelloggs Australia

Retailer of the Year: Cotton On Group

Partner of the Year: Funtastic

Lifetime Achievement Award: Pnina Horn

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More Nick: PAW Patrol Live! "The Great Pirate Adventure" to Set Sail in Australia in May 2018!

Original source: Mediaweek.
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Nickelodeon's 'Blue's Clues' Is Back, Remade For A New Generation Of Preschoolers | Nick Upfront 2018 [Updated]

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release:

NICKELODEON’S BLUE’S CLUES IS BACK,

REMADE FOR A NEW GENERATION OF PRESCHOOLERS


New Blue’s Clues Series, Picked Up for 20 Episodes,

will Feature All-New Production and Animation


Casting for New Host Begins this Month



NEW YORK–March 6, 2018– Nickelodeon will have a new generation of preschoolers searching for clues, as it brings back the beloved puppy Blue in a remake of its groundbreaking series, Blue’s Clues. Picked up for 20 episodes, the new Blue’s Clues will have a refreshed signature look and casting for the new host will begin this month, including an open call in Southern California on April 14. For more info, visit http://blues-clues-host-casting.nick.com. Production on Blue’s Clues will commence this summer.

“With Blue’s Clues, Nickelodeon launched what became TV’s first generation of interactivity for preschoolers and set the bar for quality, curriculum-driven shows we have made since,” said Cyma Zarghami, President, Nickelodeon Group. “The new, modern version of Blue’s Clues will capture all the original’s creativity and visual identity for a whole new audience ready for its fun adventures and expertly designed problem-solving curriculum.”

The new Blue’s Clues series centers on the energetic girl puppy Blue who invites viewers into her animated world to help solve the day’s puzzles with the help of a live-action host. Preschoolers are encouraged to interact with the action on-screen by answering questions, pointing out clues, jumping on their feet and playing along.

The original Blue’s Clues series launched in September 1996 to critical praise from educators, parents and preschoolers and ran for six groundbreaking seasons. Created by Traci Paige Johnson, Todd Kessler and Angela C. Santomero, Blue’s Clues drew acclaim and high ratings for its unique interactivity that helped change the way kids watch television and has remained one of the most popular preschool shows of all time. The landmark series also raised the bar in preschool television by exploring advanced subject matter such as sign language, geography, physics, emotions and anatomy.

The classic Blue’s Clues library is currently available on NOGGIN, Nickelodeon’s video subscription service for preschoolers, and short-form content can be found on the Nick Jr. App and NickJr.com.

Nickelodeon, now in its 38th 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, digital, 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 kids’ basic cable network for 22 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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Update (3/10): Sources close to the production of Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues revival have told TMZ that producers are considering having a female host on the updated show!

Sources tell TMZ that production for the reboot is paying close attention to what fans want via social media. So far, the hashtag #BringBackSteve has been trending, and production hasn't ruled out bringing fan fave Steve Burns back.

Sources also say they're not planning on changing much, just updating things a bit. The new host will be wearing the signature green striped polo shirt and khaki pants that previous hosts wore, but likely without pleats in the pants.

As for why the show's coming back after all these years, TMZ are told producers feel like they can connect with their old audience again, many of whom are starting to have kids of their own. As for dream celebrity guests for the revival, TMZ are told they wouldn't turn down Chrissy Teigen, John Legend and their daughter, Luna.

More Nick: Nickelodeon Upfront 2018 Full Coverage!

Originally published: Tuesday, March 06, 2018.

Additional source: PerezHilton.com.
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Students Shine At 2018 Cape Town International Animation Festival

Students shine at Cape Town International Animation Festival


Winners Lateesha Gillespie and Liam Barnwell with Tasania Parsadh, Channel Director for Nickelodeon at Viacom International Media Networks Africa. Photo by Gavin Withers.

South Africa - Proudly presented by Animation SA, the seventh Cape Town International Animation Festival (CTIAF) took place from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th March 2018.

The Festival presents the best of local and international films by award-winning animators, as well as providing a unique platform to engage with global industry leaders in a series of insightful workshops, talks and panel discussions. The CTIAF has become a significant fixture on the international festival calendar as a marketplace for the fast-growing and internationally acclaimed African animation industry.

As part of the Festival’s commitment to inspiring the next generation of animators, the Student Awards has become an annual highlight at the Festival. The initiative recognises student work across various categories, for both team and individual projects. There were an incredible 58 entries this year and the judging panel comprised of 18 leaders in the industry.

Nickelodeon for the third consecutive year has sponsored the phenomenal prize for two students to have the opportunity to participate in a two-week internship at their Burbank studios in the USA. Tasania Parsadh, Channel Director for Nickelodeon at Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, which incorporates Nick Jr. and NickToons, handed over the prize to winning students Lateesha Gillespie and Liam Barnwell. In addition to their exceptional talent, they showcased both vision and leadership in their applications. This competition is indicative of Nickelodeon’s commitment to creating platforms which contribute to and uplift Africa’s youth and society.

Recently, South African Manga group Umlando Wezithombe won the Bronze medal at the prestigious 11th Japan International Manga Award for a pictorial story of the life of Nelson Mandela titled Mandela. Manga is a popular art form in Japan. The handing over ceremony of the award took place at the Ceremony awarded by Yasushi Naito, Consul of Japan Cape Town. This formed part of the second year of collaboration between the CTIAF and the Japanese Embassy and Consulate in Cape Town, who are marking their centenary celebrations in South Africa.


CTIAF Student Winners 2018. Pic by Gavin Withers.

The Chaos group, providers of 3d rendering software, sponsored an award for technical excellence to three students. Karien Benz, Justin Pedersen and Conor Smith each won a year’s license to industry 3D rendering software from the Chaos Group.

Animation SA's Julia Smuts Louw presented two awards to graduates of Draw for Life, Animation SA's outreach initiative, which is offered by Sparks Flew Development Studio and PASCAP Trust with the support of The Animation School and Animate Africa. Draw for Life is a term-long Saturday morning programme teaching the principles of drawing for animation to underprivileged teens from Mitchell’s Plein and Hout Bay. Andile Nqabelele was recognised for most promising digital drawing ability, and Tashreeq King, for most promising gesture drawing ability, with prizes generously sponsored by CTIAF and WACOM Europe. Both these learners have been invited to take part in Triggerfish's hot desk learning residence in 2018.

“The calibre of work submitted just gets better every year,” says Toni Andrews, schools coordinator for the Cape Town International Animation Festival. “The Award programme at the Festival is an incredible opportunity for the students to have their work seen by industry professionals as well as enjoy the sense of achievement with being nominated.”

The full list of winners is:

Character Animation / 1 Year Students – Arrest Me – The Animation School
Character Animation / Individual Projects - Digital– Boom Shakala – The Animation School
Character Animation / Team Production – Mite-y Beard – The Animation School
Story / Team Production - Mite-y Beard – The Animation School
Art Direction / Team Production – Rocket Boys – The Animation School
Lighting / Team Production – Eden – The Animation School
Visual Fxteam Production – Rocket Boys – The Animation School
BEST PROJECT 1styear STUDENTS– Papyrus – The Animation School
Best Production / Individual Students tradigital –Tik Tok – Stellenbosch School of Design
Best Production / Individual Students Digital – Boom Shakala - The Animation School
Best Team Production Tradigital - The Knight Shift – CFAD
Best Team Production – Digital - Rocket Boys – The Animation School

The CTIAF is proudly presented by Animation SA and is made possible thanks to generous support from sponsors the Department of Arts and Culture, the City of Cape Town, Wesgro, Nickelodeon, the High Commission of Canada, The Japanese Embassy and Consulate in Cape Town and the French Institute of South Africa. CTIAF has also partnered with Annecy International Animated Film Festival and Animate Africa.

Visit www.ctiaf.com for information about the Festival.

Original source: Artlink.co.za.

Nickelodeon To Launch New South African Cartoon 'MooseBox' Later This Year

If you love gorgeous pixel art, videogame-inspired settings and African made cartoons, Nickelodeon International's upcoming short-form series MooseBox is the show for you!


Created by South African animation director Mike Scott, MooseBox is one of the first short-form series to come out of Nickelodeon's world renowned Global Animated Shorts Program. Nickelodeon International greenlit the series for development in October 2017.

The original pilot below – which was created by the well-known Cape Town studio Triggerfish Animation – was made for Nickelodeon International Animated Shorts Program 2013-14, and has been available to watch online for more than three years as part of Nickelodeon's Global Animated Shorts Program showcase.

Alexi Wheeler, Vice President (VP), Animation Production & Developer at Nickelodeon, recently announced the very exciting news to htxt.co.za that Nickelodeon is planning to launch MooseBox between June and August 2018! The series will be available to watch on the Nickelodeon Play (Nick Play) app in several international markets.

Scott also revealed that the series will feature 20 short webisodes (each 90 seconds long) that he has been working on. While Triggerfish did handle the pilot, Johannesburg studio Mind’s Eye Creative is behind the series.

If you’d like to know more about MooseBox, NickALive! suggests checking out Scott’s personal blog which also talks about voice acting talent from New York and the fact that he first came up with the idea way back in 2013.

As a final extra bit of South African pride, Nickelodeon Africa has also told revealed that there’s more local content coming from them soon, including the brand-new CG-animated preschool series Munki and Trunk from Cape Town based animation studio Sunrise Productions, set to premiere on Nicktoons Africa on Monday 2nd April 2018!


MooseBox from Nickelodeon International on Vimeo.


More Nick: Nickelodeon Greenlights New Original Animated Comedy Series 'Pony' | Nick Upfront 2018!
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Czech Radio And Television Council Grants Nickelodeon CEE 12-Year Satellite Licence

The Czech Radio and Television Council (RRTV) has awarded MTV Networks a 12-year licence for the satellite distribution of the kid’s channel Nickelodeon!


According to Parabola, it covers the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia and Turkey.

Nickelodeon Central and Eastern Europe is on-air for 24 hours daily and is broadcast with English, Romanian, Croatian, Bulgarian, Serbian, Czech, Hungarian, Slovenian, Russian, Polish, Estonian, Lithuanian and Latvian soundtracks.

Alongside this, the RRTV has informed six of the countries – Slovakia, Bulgaria, Estonia, Hungary, Romania and Slovenia – that they can distribute the channel in their territories with a Czech licence.

From Parabola:

Nickelodeon, Óčko Star a Óčko Expres s licencemi

Dětský kanál Nickelodeon a hudební televize Óčko Star a Óčko Expres mají licence potřebné k šíření programů prostřednictvím satelitu, resp. přes zvláštní přenosové systémy - internet.

Český regulátor médií RRTV (Rada pro rozhlasové a televizní vysílání) na svém posledním zasedání rozhodla o udělení licence pražské společnosti MTV Networks s.r.o. pro šíření dětského programu Nickelodeon prostřednictvím satelitu. Licence platí 12 let.

Licence umožňuje šířit program Nickelodeon na území České republiky, Slovenské republiky, Bulharska, Estonska, Maďarska, Lotyšska, Litvy, Rumunska, Srbska, Slovinska a Turecka. Hlavním jazykem vysílání bude angličtina. Vysílat bude 24 hodiny denně.

Rada zároveň informuje členské státy Evropské unie, tj. Slovenska, Bulharska, Estonska, Maďarska, Rumunska a Slovinska, že v jejich zemi se může vysílat dětský kanál Nickelodeon s českou licencí.

Podle licenčních podmínek je Nickelodeon dětský program zaměřený na americké animované a hrané seriály.

Na pátém zasedání RRTV byly také uděleny dvě licence společnosti Stanice O, a.s. pro šíření hudebních programů Óčko Star a Óčko Expres prostřednictvím zvláštních přenosových systémů - internetu. Obě licence platí 12 let.

Óčko Star a Óčko Expres se mohou přes internet poskytovat jen na území České republiky.

--Ends--

More Nick: Nickelodeon Central & Eastern Europe To Premiere 'Nickelodeon’s 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards' On Wednesday 28th March 2018!

Original source: Broadband TV News.
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Nickelodeon Central And Eastern Europe To Start To Air "The Loud House" Again From Monday 2nd April 2018 [Updated]

Update - Saturday 10th March 2018: Following a short delay, The Loud House will make a welcome return to Nickelodeon Central and Eastern Europe's (CEE) schedules on Monday 2nd April 2018 - kicking off with brand-new episodes, airing weekdays at 18:35 CET!

2018-04-02 - 18:35 - 2x06 - Patching Things Up / Cheater by the Dozen (A próbatétel / Tizenkettő egy tucat)
2018-04-03 - 18:35 - 2x07 - Lock 'N Loud / The Whole Picture
2018-04-04 - 18:35 - 2x08 - Frog Wild / No Such Luck
2018-04-05 - 18:35 - 2x09b-2x10a - Party Down / Fed Up
2018-04-06 - 18:35 - 2x10b-2x11a - Shell Shock / Pets Peeved
2018-04-09 - 18:35 - 2x11b-2x12a - Pulp Friction / Potty Mouth
2018-04-10 - 18:35 - 2x14 - Room with a Feud / Out of the Picture
2018-04-11 - 18:35 - 1x25 - The Price of Admission/One Flu Over the Loud House (A szófogadatlanság ára / Járvány Lármáséknál)

(Localised titles in parentheses are Hungarian)


Original article:

The Hungarian children's television news blog Gyerek-Világ is reporting the exciting news that Nickelodeon Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has revealed that The Loud House will make a welcome return to the channels' schedules from November 2017, following the channel having to remove the series from its line-up due to the controversy surrounding the show in Africa earlier this year.


Back in June, the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) banned several children's television shows, including Nickelodeon's The Loud House, The Legend of Korra and Hey Arnold!, as the organisation, and sadly I'm not making this up, ridiculously ruled that the shows "promote homosexuality". The ruling forced Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa to suspend broadcasts of all three shows from Nickelodeon and Nicktoons' schedules. Although Nickelodeon Central and Eastern Europe is primary broadcast in Europe's Central and Eastern countries, a feed of Nickelodeon Central and Eastern Europe was also broadcast in a handful of African countries, making Nick CEE also having to suspend The Loud House from its schedules until a solution was worked out.

Despite The Loud House being taken off-air on Nickelodeon, the series still aired in Central and Eastern Europe on RTL. However, Nickelodeon will still remain the home of the latest episodes of The Loud House when the show returns later this year.

It's currently unknown whether The Loud House will also return to Nickelodeon Africa and Nicktoons Africa.

Nickelodeon Central and Eastern Europe comprises Nickelodeon Malta, Nickelodeon Romania, Nickelodeon Hungary, Nickelodeon Czech Republic, Nickelodeon Croatia, Nickelodeon Ukraine, Nickelodeon Slovenia, Nickelodeon Serbia, and Nickelodeon Bulgaria.

More Nick: Nickelodeon Central And Eastern Europe To Premiere "Harvey Beaks" Series Finale On Thursday 28th September 2017!

Originally published: Saturday, August 19, 2017.

H/T: ToonZone Forums /@BloggerHU (I, II); Additional source: Digital TV Europe.
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Nickelodeon Latin America And Nickelodeon Brazil To Premiere 'Massive Monster Mayhem' In March 2018

NICKELODEON LATIN AMERICA AND NICKELODEON BRAZIL PREMIERES OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD COMPETITION SERIES

MASSIVE MONSTER MAYHEM IN MARCH 2018


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Nickelodeon takes rivalry to a whole new dimension in the brand-new, sci-fi competition series Massive Monster Mayhem (20 half-hour episodes), premiering on Nickelodeon Brazil (Brasil) on Friday 23rd March 2018 at 16:00 and on Nickelodeon Latin America (Latinoamérica) at 16:00 on Nickelodeon Colombia (Col.), 17:00 on Nickelodeon Venezuela (Ven.), and at 18:00 on Nickelodeon Chile (Chi.)! Co-created by Artur Spigel (founder of 7ate9 Entertainment) and Michael Chaves, and produced by DHX Media, the CGI-animated series features live-action gameplay by real-life kids who compete in futuristic athletic challenges for a chance to win prizes and save the Earth from total destruction.


In each episode of Massive Monster Mayhem, three real-life kid heroes are placed in a fictional alternate universe to compete in a gauntlet of intergalactic challenges in order to become Earth’s champion. Contestants are eliminated through a series of three rounds, which culminate when the last player standing faces off against one of overlord Master Mayhem’s monsters to save the planet. Each action-packed episode features two hosts who provide fun commentary during gameplay and non-stop hijinks from Master Mayhem and his monsters. Massive Monster Mayhem is executive produced by Spigel, together with Steven DeNure, Anne Loi, Asaph Fipke, Ken Faier, and Josh Scherba of DHX Media.

Massive Monster Mayhem is locally titled MMM - La Liga Monstruosa in Latin America and MMM, A Liga Monstruosa in Brazil.

Online at mundonick.com.br, fans can find out more about MMM, A Liga Monstruosa.


Massive Monster Mayhem originally launched on Nicktoons in the U.S. in October 2017, garnering solid ratings among the network’s audience. Following the shows successful launch, Nickelodeon International recently picked up Massive Monster Mayhem season one for more than 140 territories. As part of the new agreement, the mayhem will be rolling out on Nickelodeon’s international channels throughout 2018.

DHX Brands, the dedicated brand management and consumer products arm of DHX Media, has appointed Alpha Group as its global toy licensee, excluding Asia, for Massive Monster Mayhem. Massive Monster Mayhem merchandise being developed by Alpha Group includes “larger-than-life” inflatable role-play toys and dress up items as well as action figures, radio control toys, plush and board games inspired by the action-packed and hilarious series.

In additional news, Nickelodeon Brasil has launched the networks official The Adventures of Kid Danger website! The series, an animated spin-off from Henry Danger, follows the heroic Kid Danger and Captain Man as they embark on brave new adventures—battling bizarre criminals and super villains with their sharp wit and amazing crime-fighting skills. The Adventures of Kid Danger is locally titled As Aventuras de Kid Danger in Brazil. Online at mundonick.com.br's official As Aventuras de Kid Danger show website, fans can find out more about the show.

"Do mesmo criador da série Henry Danger, chega a versão em desenho, As Aventuras de Kid Danger! Junte-se ao Kid Danger e o Capitão Man (e todos os seus ajudantes) enquanto eles têm lutas épicas contra o crime, efrentando aventuras como nunca antes! Enquanto esses heróis estão se divertindo, a prioridade número um é manter Swellview a salvo. Parece fácil para essa dupla, não é? Mas entre combater o crime e monstros maiores do que nunca, vocês verão Capitão Man e Kid Danger enfrentando problemas todos os dias!"

More Nick: Nickelodeon Latin America & Mediapro Partner For New eSports-Themed Scripted Series 'N00Bees'!

About DHX Brands

DHX Brands is the dedicated brand management and consumer products arm of DHX Media Ltd. (TSX: DHX.A, DHX.B; NASDAQ: DHXM), one of the world’s leading children’s content and brands companies. DHX Brands specializes in creating, building and maintaining high-profile global entertainment brands within the children’s and young adult markets. With expertise in brand development, licensing, marketing and creative, we build and manage brands that captivate and inspire through engaging content, first-class distribution, quality consumer products, immersive live experiences and digital media. DHX Brands’ world-class portfolio includes Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Twirlywoos and In the Night Garden. DHX Brands has operations in London, Toronto, New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong.

About 7ate9 Entertainment

Based in Hollywood, California, 7ate9 Entertainment is a leading kids’ content company that creates breakthrough original series for every platform. With over 20 years on the forefront of kids’ entertainment, 7ate9 works with Disney, Viacom, Warner Brothers, Universal, Sony and others to create modern content for a new global audience of kids. Creators of Make Your Mark, Leo Little’s Big Show, and the Emmy award-winning Disney Channel Games, 7ate9 has also has had the privilege to work on global franchises like Mickey Mouse, Disney Princess, and Looney Tunes, among many others.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 38th 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, digital, 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 kids’ basic cable network for 22 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). Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. For more information about Nickelodeon in Asia, visit www.nick-asia.com.

Originally published: Saturday, March 10, 2018.

Original sources: Anime, Manga y TV, Anime, Mangá e TV.
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Nickelodeon Israel To Premiere 'Beyblade Burst Evolution' On Thursday 22nd March 2018

Original SUNRIGHTS INC. Press Release via sunrights-inc.com:

SUNRIGHTS INC.’S BEYBLADE BURST EVOLUTION PREMIERES IN HEBREW ON NICK ISRAEL MARCH 22


BEYBLADE BURST Second Season Features 51 Episodes of Engaging, Adventurous Entertainment



NEW YORK – March 8, 2018 – SUNRIGHTS INC., the New York City-based entertainment rights management company behind the global BEYBLADE BURST phenomena, has announced the premiere of its latest installment, BEYBLADE BURST EVOLUTION, in Hebrew on Nickelodeon Israel, the leading children’s entertainment channel in Israel.

BEYBLADE BURST EVOLUTION, the second season continuation of BEYBLADE BURST, will premiere on Nickelodeon Israel on March 22.

“Nick Israel translates the BEYBLADE BURST EVOLUTION series into Hebrew, which aids in developing the fan base and passionate following for the brand among its young viewers,” said Kaz Soeda, Managing Director of SUNRIGHTS INC. “This franchise is a global phenomenon thanks to the commitment and passion of children’s programmers like Nick Israel, and we are grateful for their collaboration in bringing the engaging content featuring the Beyblade characters and adventures to Bladers everywhere.”


BEYBLADE BURST EVOLUTION continues the exciting adventures of main character Valt Aoi and his group of passionate Bladers. Valt, runner-up at the Japanese National Tournament, travels to Spain after being scouted by the prestigious Spanish club, BC Sol. With the world as their stage, Valt and friends face daily challenges in their fight to make it to the World League. But before they can earn the right to a spot, they must first prove themselves in the European League. Will Valt be able to lead BC Sol to ultimate victory? And once there, does he stand a chance of beating the best Bladers on the planet? So begins the story of Valt’s evolution as he battles his way to the pinnacle of the Blading world.

About SUNRIGHTS INC.
SUNRIGHTS INC. is an entertainment rights management company backed by one of the top advertising agencies in Japan, Asatsu DK, and the trading conglomerate Mitsubishi Corp. Located in New York City, SUNRIGHTS directly manages the development of intellectual property, including BEYBLADE BURST, B-DAMAN CROSSFIRE and B-DAMAN FIREBLAST, globally outside of Asia. SUNRIGHTS is unique in that it takes full advantage of Asatsu DK and Mitsubishi contacts in developing new sectors of IP business while simultaneously working to procure new strategic media assets on behalf of its parent companies. Learn more about us at http://sunrights-inc.com/.

About d-rights Inc.
d-rights, Inc. is a key player in the production of international animated content for families and children around the globe. Recognized for brands such as Beyblade, B-Daman, and Scan2Go, d-rights manages every aspect of content creation from production to distribution, financing, marketing and product licensing. Co-owned by Asatsu-DK Inc. (ADK), distributors of popular titles including “Yu-Gi-Oh!”, “Doraemon”, “Crayon Shin-chan” and “One piece,” and Mitsubishi Corporation, d-rights assumes a key role in the global business. Check our properties at http://www.d-rights.com.

About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, LITTLEST PET SHOP and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner brands. The Company’s Hasbro Studios and its film label, ALL SPARK PICTURES, are building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Through its commitment to corporate social responsibility and philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to make the world a better place for children and their families. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).

About Nickelodeon Israel
Launched in 2003, Nickelodeon Israel is the leading kids channel in Israel, reaching 76% of all Israeli households. Nickelodeon Israel, as well as the rest of the Viacom brands in Israel (MTV, Comedy Central, Nick JR. and Teen Nick), are represented exclusively by Ananey Communications Group, the leading multi-channel TV firm in Israel. Nickelodeon Israel broadcasts the brand’s leading animated and live-action shows (SpongeBob SquarePants, Avatar, Mutant Turtle Ninja, etc.), as well as original content such as Greenhouse Academy, Spell Keepers and Bed & Biscuit, produced by Nutz Productions, Ananey’s high-end production arm,

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Beyblade Burst also airs regularly on Nickelodeon Germany (Deutschland), Nickelodeon Austria (Österreich) and on Nickelodeon Switzerland (Schweiz). Beyblade Burst has been a ratings success for Nickelodeon Deutschland. Launched on the channel on Saturday 22nd July 2017, the series has recorded a peak market share of 18.7% in the channels core target group of 3-13 year old viewers. Beyblade Burst season one is also set to debut on Nickelodeon Belgium (België; Flanders) on Monday 12th March 2018.

Beyblade Burst Evolution features 51×22-minute episodes.

For more information about Beyblade Burst (בייבלייד בורסט) on Nickelodeon Israel, visit nick.co.il.

H/T: TVKIDS; Additional source: Google Translate.
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Nickelodeon Belgium Acquires 'Beyblade Burst' Season One; To Debut Monday 12th March 2018

Original SUNRIGHTS INC. Press Release via sunrights-inc.com:

BEYBLADE BURST SEASON 1 SECURES NEW LAUNCHES ON KIDS CHANNELS IN BELGIUM AND THE NETHERLANDS


Nickelodeon (Belgium) to Air All 51 Episodes in French, While B.O.Z. (the Netherlands) and Kadet (Belgium) Air Episodes 27-51



NEW YORK – March 5, 2018 – SUNRIGHTS INC., the New York City-based entertainment rights management company, today announced new distribution for BEYBLADE BURST season 1, with episodes premiering on kids channels in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Belgium’s Nickelodeon has licensed BEYBLADE BURST’s full first-season run of 51 episodes and will begin airing them March 12, with five new episodes each week in French. Picking up the season’s second half (episodes 27-51) are Medialaan’s children’s entertainment channel, Kadet (also in Belgium), and RTL 7’s B.O.Z. entertainment platform in the Netherlands. The additional BEYBLADE BURST season 1 episodes will begin airing on Kadet on March 31 and started airing on B.O.Z. February 18.

“We are pleased that these channels have found initial success with BEYBLADE BURST and are committed to carrying the series, which is garnering a huge response from viewers,” said Kaz Soeda, Managing Director, SUNRIGHTS Inc. “As the series has progressed, audiences have grown and the BEYBLADE BURST fan base in the Netherlands and Belgium has surpassed even our own expectations. We look forward to continuing our licensing relationships with Nickelodeon, Medialaan and RTL, and we’re confident that the BEYBLADE BURST phenomenon will only continue to grow throughout the region.”


As a testament to the growing popularity of the BEYBLADE BURST brand in the region, SUNRIGHTS also announced that Van Der Erve, a leader in licensed clothing in the EU for over 30 years, has been signed a new BEYBLADE BURST licensee in the Benelux region. The company specializes in daywear, nightwear, underwear, accessories, swimwear and socks.

Reaching multiple demographic groups, BEYBLADE BURST has spawned an enthusiastic following and passionate demand for the anime series. The show’s inaugural season, created by d-rights inc. and produced by OLM, introduces viewers to Valt Aoi, who is crazy about Beyblade, the phenomenally popular spinning top that has been fueling competitions from schoolyards to global tournaments for over a decade. Valt’s best friend since childhood, Shu Kurenai, is hailed as a Beyblade prodigy and has already been named as one of the National Beyblade Tournament’s Supreme Four. Inspired by Shu’s accomplishments, Valt sets his sights on reaching this year’s National Tournament. But to get to the big leagues, he must first emerge victorious from the District Tournament – no easy feat, given the tough opponents standing in his way. Determined to win, Valt aims to make it to the championship, where he hopes to battle Shu and move on to the National Tournament. As he battles, Valt broadens his circle of friends and reaches new heights. Without even realizing it, he has begun to dream of becoming the best Blader in the world.

BEYBLADE BURST premiered on Netflix around the globe at the start of the holiday retail season and earned an extra boost with the introduction of the BEYBLADE BURST product line from Hasbro, which features a dynamic “burst” component, bringing more excitement to the successful battling play pattern. Fans can elevate their physical play to a digital playing field by scanning their BEYBLADE BURST tops into the BEYBLADE BURST app (available in the App Store and Google Play), allowing them to customize and battle with their collection digitally with friends through local Wi-Fi.

Initially released in the U.S. (Disney XD) in December 2016, the first season of BEYBLADE BURST has been licensed by SUNRIGHTS INC. to television platforms in Canada (Teletoon, Disney XD), Latin America (Cartoon Network Latin America), Germany (Nickelodeon), Australia (Channel Go!), New Zealand (TVNZ), France (Canal J, Gulli), Spain (Boing), Portugal (Biggs), Greece (Star) and Turkey (Cartoon Network), among others. Hasbro is the master toy licensee for the BEYBLADE BURST brand, and SUNRIGHTS is working with several licensing agents in key markets around the world to expand the brand’s licensed product lines.

About SUNRIGHTS INC.
SUNRIGHTS INC. is an entertainment rights management company backed by one of the top advertising agencies in Japan, Asatsu DK, and the trading conglomerate Mitsubishi Corp. Located in New York City, SUNRIGHTS directly manages the development of intellectual property, including BEYBLADE BURST, B-DAMAN CROSSFIRE and B-DAMAN FIREBLAST, globally outside of Asia. SUNRIGHTS is unique in that it takes full advantage of Asatsu DK and Mitsubishi contacts in developing new sectors of IP business while simultaneously working to procure new strategic media assets on behalf of its parent companies. Learn more about us at http://sunrights-inc.com/.

About d-rights Inc.
d-rights, Inc. is a key player in the production of international animated content for families and children around the globe. Recognized for brands such as Beyblade, B-Daman, and Scan2Go, d-rights manages every aspect of content creation from production to distribution, financing, marketing and product licensing. Co-owned by Asatsu-DK Inc. (ADK), distributors of popular titles including “Yu-Gi-Oh!”, “Doraemon”, “Crayon Shin-chan” and “One piece,” and Mitsubishi Corporation, d-rights assumes a key role in the global business. Check our properties at http://www.d-rights.com.

About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, LITTLEST PET SHOP and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner brands. The Company’s Hasbro Studios and its film label, ALL SPARK PICTURES, are building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Through its commitment to corporate social responsibility and philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to make the world a better place for children and their families. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).

RTL TELEKIDS
RTL Telekids started in October 2010 and has become a wide entertainment platform with a channel that broadcasts daily between 6.30 am till 5 pm on the RTL 8 channel, a 24-hour channel (Telekids 24/7) at all the big cable companies, the Telekids-rewatch app, an online toy store (Telekids Toys), the Telekids tablet, a website, the Telekids Musical School and a variety of events. The Telekids TV shows are focused on children at the age of 3 to 9 and are in Dutch, educational and non-violent. Examples of familiar Telekids TV shows are ‘Fien and Teun’, ‘Super 4’, ‘Chuggington’, ‘The Adventures of K3’, ‘Fireman Sam’, ‘Ernst & Bobbie’, ‘Thomas the steam engine’, ‘Robocar Poli’, ‘Wissper’, ‘Hello Kitty’ and ‘My Little Pony’.

B.O.Z.
B.O.Z. is the section of TV shows for boys at RTL 7, that started in April 2016. The name stands for ‘Boys Op Zeven’, which is Dutch for ‘Boys At Seven’. Every morning between 6.30 am and 9 am, tough guys (and girls) at the age of eight years and over can watch adventurous content with a lot of action, based on the B.O.Z. key values: action, adventure, humour, techniques and discovery. B.O.Z. broadcasts on weekdays and weekends from 6.30 am till 9 am. Titles that are in the B.O.Z. programming are amongst others ‘Power Rangers Dino Charge’, ‘Monster Jam’, ‘Transformers’, ‘Robots in Disguise’, ‘Blazing Team’, ‘ROX’, ‘LEGO Ninjago’.

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Beyblade Burst also airs regularly on Nickelodeon Germany (Deutschland), Nickelodeon Austria (Österreich) and on Nickelodeon Switzerland (Schweiz). Beyblade Burst has been a ratings success for Nickelodeon Deutschland. Launched on the channel on Saturday 22nd July 2017, the series has recorded a peak market share of 18.7% in the channels core target group of 3-13 year old viewers.

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H/T: TVKIDS; Additional source: Rapid TV News.
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Thomas & Friends | Premiering March 12th on Nickelodeon! | Nick Jr. USA

All aboard, parents and preschoolers! Get excited for all the ACTION before it's on television by watching this sneak peek of Thomas & Friends! Watch Thomas, the world’s most famous tank engine, meet his friends Edwards, James, Percy, and more, for the very first time. Then, be sure to tune-in to Nickelodeon USA and watch Thomas and Friends on March 12th, to see where it all began!



To find more Nick Jr. videos, games, full episodes, and a collection of kids’ songs, visit the FREE Nick Jr. App or go to NickJr.com.

Watch Thomas & Friends, weekdays on Nickelodeon or all week long on the Nick Jr. channel: http://nickjr.com/tvschedule/

Preschoolers can watch full episodes online, play games, and discover silly surprises in the free Nick Jr. App and at NickJr.com: iTunes | Google Play | Amazon.

Stream Nick Jr. for free in the Nick Jr. App on Roku and Apple TV or download full episodes for offline viewing on iTunes or Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Nickelodeon&hl=en

You can also download premium apps featuring your child's favorite Nick Jr. shows on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon.

Draw and Play: iPhone | iPad | Google Play (Phone) | Google Play (Tablet) | Amazon

Nick Jr. Let’s Learn: iPhone | iPad

More Nick: All-New Season Of 'Thomas & Friends' Rolls Onto Nickelodeon USA With Hour-Long Special “The Adventure Begins”, Premiering Monday, March 12!
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All-New Season Of 'Thomas & Friends' Rolls Onto Nickelodeon USA With Hour-Long Special “The Adventure Begins”, Premiering Monday, March 12 [Schedule Updates]

Update (3/1): There has been a couple of timetable changes, click here for Nickelodeon's amended Thomas & Friends schedule!

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release via NickPress.com:

ALL ABOARD!


ALL-NEW SEASON OF BELOVED PRESCHOOL SERIES, THOMAS & FRIENDS, ROLLS ONTO

NICKELODEON WITH HOUR-LONG SPECIAL “THE ADVENTURE BEGINS,”

PREMIERING MONDAY, MARCH 12, AT 10 A.M. (ET/PT)



Nickelodeon welcomes the iconic series Thomas & Friends to its roster of preschool hits with the acclaimed hour-long special, “The Adventure Begins,” debuting Monday, March 12, at 10 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon and the Nick Jr. channel. The special follows Thomas on his first adventure as he explores the Island of Sodor, meets exciting new friends, discovers the true meaning of hard work and friendship, and transforms into the Number 1 engine. All-new, never-before-seen Thomas & Friends episodes from season 21 will air regularly weekdays at 5 p.m. (ET/PT) on the Nick Jr. channel, and brand-new specials will air on Nickelodeon throughout the year.

Leading up to the linear premiere of Thomas & Friends, an all-new full-length episode and short-form content are available now on NickJr.com and the Nick Jr. App.

Nickelodeon recently announced a new U.S. television and consumer products partnership with Mattel for Thomas & Friends, which includes Nick serving as the exclusive consumer products agent across multiple merchandise categories including apparel, accessories, home goods, consumer electronics, and more. Later this year, Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! The Movie and season 22 of the same name, which includes newly revamped content and show format, will make its Nickelodeon debut.

Thomas the Tank Engine was originally created over 70 years ago by the Rev W Awdry, as a storybook for his son. That story quickly grew to become the award-winning global brand franchise it is today, enjoyed by families around the world across multiple touch-points and formats, including; toys, apps; consumer products; publishing; live attractions and much more with over 1 engine sold per second. Thomas & Friends is aired in over 160 territories, in over 50 languages with over 1.16 billion lifetime views on YouTube, and offers more than 80 hours of original content produced from 500 episodes and 12 specials.

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Thomas & Friends | Premiering March 12th on Nickelodeon! | Nick Jr.

All aboard, parents and preschoolers! Get excited for all the ACTION before it's on television by watching this sneak peek of Thomas & Friends! Watch Thomas, the world’s most famous tank engine, meet his friends Edwards, James, Percy, and more, for the very first time. Then, be sure to tune-in to Nickelodeon and watch Thomas and Friends on March 12th, to see where it all began.

Update (3/1): Zap2it TV Listings is reporting that there's been some slight changes to Nickelodeon's Thomas & Friends timetable.

Nickelodeon will kick off Thomas & Friends with the acclaimed hour-long special “The Adventure Begins,” debuting Monday, March 12, at 12:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. The special will simulcast on the Nick Jr. channel at 5:00 P.M. (ET/PT).

Nickelodeon will then start to air brand-new episodes from Thomas & Friends season twenty one weekdays at 12:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Below is a list of the currently announced episodes:

Tuesday 13th March 2018 - Unscheduled Stops; Springtime for Diesel

Wednesday 14th March 2018 - Dowager Hatt's Busy Day; Stuck in Gear

Thursday 15th March 2018 - Blown Away; Wild Water Rescue

Thursday 16th March 2018 - The Little Engine Who Raced Ahead; Philip to the Rescue: An energetic diesel boxcab named Philip challenges Gordon to a race; Philip saves James from a bad accident.

(Adjusted times for DST)

More Nick: Powerhouse Series 'PAW Patrol' Debuts Today on NOGGIN, Nickelodeon’s Preschool Subscription Service!

Originally published: Tuesday, February 27, 2018.

Post image via Cartoon Buzz; Huge thanks to @TVShowsFan for the schedule updates; Additional source: RapidTables
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Nickelodeon Orders 'Lip Sync Battle Shorties' Season 2 | Nick Upfront 2018

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release:

MAKE SOME NOISE!
NICKELODEON RENEWS LIP SYNC BATTLE SHORTIES FOR SEASON TWO
 Brand-New Season of the Ultimate Music Showdown Competition Series for Kids to Feature Returning Host Nick Cannon and Show Sidekick JoJo Siwa
Share it: @Nickelodeon #LipSyncBattleShorties

NEW  YORK–March 6, 2018– Nickelodeon today announced it has renewed its hit competition series Lip Sync Battle Shorties for a second season with 10 half-hour episodes.  The ultimate music showdown, which to-date ranks as the number one show with kids 6-11 in its Friday night timeslot, features real kids lip-syncing pop songs in celebration of their favorite artists, while competing for the iced-out Shorties mic. Multi-faceted entertainer Nick Cannon returns as host, along with show sidekick JoJo Siwa. Production will begin in Los Angeles this summer.
In Lip Sync Battle Shorties, three amped up battlers hit the stage, as they lip-sync songs from some of the most popular names in music including: Kelly Clarkson, Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Imagine Dragons and more. Each performance comes straight from the participants’ imagination, allowing them to personalize all creative elements from song and costume selection to epic dance moves and eccentric themes.  Also featured in every episode is the Shorties Dance Crew, a 10-person, in-house backup crew who has mastered all styles of dance from breakdancing to ballroom and a special celebrity guest.
“We’re thrilled to be coming back for a second season of Lip Sync Battle Shorties on Nickelodeon! It’s an incredibly positive engaging platform for kids to be their most creative, imaginative, authentic selves,” said executive producers Casey Patterson and Jay Peterson.
Based on the pop culture phenomenon of lip-sync battling, the original Paramount Network 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 Paramount Network. Lip Sync Battle Shorties and the award-winning and Emmy-nominated series, Lip Sync Battle, are executive produced by Casey Patterson of Casey Patterson Entertainment, Jay Peterson of Matador Content, James Sunderland, LL Cool J, John Krasinski, Stephen Merchant, Rick Schwartz and Eight Million Plus Productions.
Nick Cannon has entertained audiences in film, on television, on record, onstage and online for nearly 20 years. The talented artist continues to dominate all facets of entertainment as a comedian, host, actor, writer, director, executive producer, deejay, philanthropist and children’s book author. The two-time Emmy®-nominated Lip Sync Battle on Paramount Network is a global powerhouse that can be seen in over 120 territories spread out over six continents. The critically-acclaimed series has delivered over one billion cross-platform views since launch, over two million YouTube Channel subscribers, over two million fans on Facebook.
Casey Patterson Entertainment is a full service production company producing premium content, live events, and talent-driven series and specials with offices in New York City and Los Angeles. Casey Patterson is an Emmy®-nominated, critically-acclaimed executive producer who has created an array of groundbreaking programming during her 20-year tenure at Viacom. Patterson’s current projects include the breakout hit-series Lip Sync Battle, the highest-rated series in Spike history, Spike’s One Night Only: Alec Baldwin, the newly revamped 2017 MTV Movie & TV AwardsRock the Troops with Dwayne Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions, Nickelodeon’s Lip Sync Battle ShortiesTaraji’s White Hot Holidays, and Guys Choice. Additional credits include such high-profile events as the 2016 MTV Movie AwardsThe Concert for New York CityThe Concert of the Century at the White HouseSaturday Night Live 25th Anniversary SpecialThe Comedy Awards, Between Two Ferns – A Fairy Tale of New YorkThe Video Game AwardsSCREAM AwardsGQ Men of the Year Awards, VH1’s Vogue Fashion Awards, VH1’s Divas Live, FOX’s Billboard Music Awards, and NBC’s Concert for America.
Nickelodeon, now in its 38th 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, digital, 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 kids’ basic cable network for 22 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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My TV Show Got Season 2!!!! | JoJo Siwa Vlogs


YAYYY!!! Season 2 of LSBS is happening!!!
I MESSED UP, SLIME FEST IS JUNE 9TH AND 10TH!!!

More Nick: JoJo Siwa, Zedd, Liam Payne and Flo Rida to Headline Nickelodeon USA's Inaugural 'SlimeFest' Music Festival!

Originally published: Tuesday, March 06, 2018.
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