Monday, April 02, 2018

Craig Bartlett | April 2018 Reddit AMA Highlights

Craig Bartlett, the creator of Nickelodeon's iconic '90s animated series Hey Arnold!, today did a Reddit AMA, in which he answered fans questions about Hey Arnold!, Ready Jet Go! and Dinosaur Train, as well as space travel! Check out the highlights from Craig's Reddit AMA below, and read his the full transcript at reddit.com!

Nickelodeon Hints That 'Hey Arnold!' Season 6 May Be In The Works [Update: Craig Bartlett Gives Status Update]

Nickelodeon has hinted in a post on Facebook, that, following the success Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie, the networks revival of its beloved '90s animated series Hey Arnold! that resolved many unanswered questions and plotlines from the original series, that Nickelodeon may be planning to make a sixth season of Hey Arnold!!


In Nickelodeon's Facebook post, in a response to post by a fan asking for Hey Arnold! season six, Nick said "Have you seen the NEW Hey Arnold movie?! It's not a new season, but close enough for now," and accompanied their post with a wink emoji. Although it doesn't confirm that Nickelodeon are planning a sixth season of Hey Arnold!, Nick wrote a similar post about "The Jungle Movie" in 2015 before the film was officially announced. The "for now" part in Nick's latest post is also very interesting.

Update (4/2): Craig Bartlett, the creator of Hey Arnold!, today gave an update about the possibilities of Hey Arnold! receiving a sixth season six during a Reddit AMA:

"Okay, everyone, when you see a question for "will there be a season 6" refer the asker to this. I want to do a season 6. My crew wants to do a season 6, and the cast wants to do a season 6. Nickelodeon knows this, we have been talking about it for a long time. I've put together a proposal about what would happen in a season 6. Now it is up to Nickelodeon if it will happen or not. I don't control it; Nickelodeon does. If they decide to do a season 6, they will tell me, and as soon as I know I will tell the fans on my social media. Meanwhile, until I know something, I won't say anything about it, because I simply don't know. I don't want to jinx it by speculating, and besides, nothing is real until "the ink dries and that ship has sailed," as Big Bob likes to say."

Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie ended with Arnold and his gang starting sixth grade, and, in the lead up to the premiere of "The Jungle Movie", Craig Bartlett, the creator of the iconic Nicktoon, said that he hoped the movie would eventually lead to a sixth season.


Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie premiered to critical acclaim in November 2017. The movie saw Arnold finally getting answers to the whereabouts of his missing parents, and featuring a storyline which picked up where the original TV series ended. Co-written and executive produced by the TV series’ original creator Craig Bartlett, the US-English dub of Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie features original voice cast members Francesca Marie Smith (The Prince of Egypt) as Helga and Anndi McAfee (Tom and Jerry: The Movie) as Phoebe, alongside dynamic new voice talent Mason Vale Cotton (Mad Men) as Arnold and Benjamin “Lil’ P-Nut” Flores, Jr. (Game Shakers) as Gerald. Lane Toran (original voice of Arnold) and Jamil Walker Smith (original voice of Gerald) are also amongst the returning cast members, lending their voices as Che and Paulo, two members of the boat crew in San Lorenzo. Alfred Molina (Spider-Man 2) stars as resident villain, Lasombra.

Would you like to see Hey Arnold! get a sixth season? Let NickALive! know in the comments below!

Watch Hey Arnold! regularly on NickSplat, and watch full episodes online at nick.com and on the Nick App. Fans can purchase Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie from digital outlets such as iTunes and Google Play, and on DVD.

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Originally published: Friday, March 09, 2018

H/T: ToonZone Forums /@OmegaAlpha23.
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Nickelodeon Brazil To Premiere 'Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie' On Thursday 26th April 2018 + More Abrilíssimo Highlights

NICKELODEON’S HEY ARNOLD! THE JUNGLE MOVIE

PREMIERES THURSDAY 26TH APRIL 2018 ON NICKELODEON BRAZIL


Share it: @NickelodeonBR @officialheyarnold #EiArnold! #NaSelva


Arnold finally gets answers about the whereabouts of his missing parents in the highly anticipated, brand-new Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie, premiering on Nickelodeon Brazil (Brasil) on Thursday 26th April 2018 at 17:00, as part of the networks annual "ABRILISSIMO" programming stunt! Featuring a storyline picking up where the original TV series ended in the episode "The Journal", Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie, locally titled Ei Arnold! Na Selva – O Filme in Brazil, follows the kids on the field trip of a lifetime, where Arnold and his friends embark on a quest to achieve his dream of finding his missing parents.

Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie will also debut on Nickelodeon Latin America (Latinoamérica) on Thursday 26th April 2018.

Co-written and executive produced by the TV series’ original creator Craig Bartlett, the US-English dub of Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie features original voice cast members Francesca Marie Smith (The Prince of Egypt) as Helga and Anndi McAfee (Tom and Jerry: The Movie) as Phoebe, alongside dynamic new voice talent Mason Vale Cotton (Mad Men) as Arnold and Benjamin “Lil’ P-Nut” Flores, Jr. (Game Shakers) as Gerald.

Lane Toran (original voice of Arnold) and Jamil Walker Smith (original voice of Gerald) are also amongst the returning cast members, lending their voices as Che and Paulo, two members of the boat crew in San Lorenzo. Alfred Molina (Spider-Man 2) stars as resident villain, Lasombra.


Leading up to the debut of Ei Arnold! Na Selva – O Filme, Nickelodeon Brasil will air two classic fan favourite episodes of Ei Arnold! back-to-back every Thursday throughout April from 17:00, under the banner "Bem-vindo, Arnold".


Viewers can visit mundonick.com.br and the Nick Play App, along with the Hey Arnold! Facebook page and Instagram, and follow Nickelodeon Brasil on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Google+ to get a look at the Ei Arnold! Na Selva – O Filme.


Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie made its world premiere on Friday 24th November 2017 on Nickelodeon USA, and is expected to roll out on Nickelodeon channels and programming blocks globally in the first half of 2018. The movie was released on DVD in the USA (Region 1) on Tuesday 13th February 2018.

Additionally this "ABRILISSIMO" 2018, Nickelodeon Brasil will:

Egmont Releases Official 'Shimmer and Shine' Magazine in the UK

Boom Zahramay! Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) has partnered with Egmont Publishing, the leading specialist children's publisher, to release the official Shimmer and Shine magazine in the UK!


Specially designed for young readers, the official Shimmer and Shine magazine stars Nick Jr. superstars Shimmer and Shine from Nick Jr.'s hit preschool animated series of the same name, which follows the twin genies-in-training and their best friend Leah. The twins grant Leah 3 wishes a day, which don’t always go to plan, leaving them with a magical mess to clean up! With a bit of team work, the trio are always able to make things right again! Leah and the genies must learn from their mistakes – all the while keeping Shimmer and Shine a secret from Leah's best friend and neighbour Zac!

The official Shimmer and Shine magazine follows the epic adventures of Shimmer, Shine, Leah and their pets, Nahal, a Bengal tiger cub and Tala, a playful Gibbon monkey. Each page invites young readers to help solve problems through engaging activities and exciting stories.


Every issue comes with magical goodies, including: an amazing free gift, interactive stickers, cool posters and genie puzzles, and features lots of activities for kids to make, play, do and colour-in. Fans can also learn more about Shimmer, Shine, Leah and Zahramay Falls.

Issue #1 comes with a FREE pair of sparkly Genie Slippers and a sticker sheet containing over 40 magazine stickers!

Shimmer and Shine magazine is priced at £3.99 and fans can find their copy at supermarkets and newsstands.


In additional news, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Pubblicità & Brand Solutions Italia has partnered with Fisher-Price and Mattel to launch a special Shimmer and Shine magazine inspired by Fisher-Price's hit Shimmer and Shine Teenie Genies collectable toy line! The special magazine was released on Saturday 31st March 2018:


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Nickelodeon Working On 'Welcome To The Wayne' Season Two

Voice actor Veronica Taylor today revealed the very exciting news to ToonZone Forums member @Eldorado during an appearance at the 2018 Indiana Comic Con that Nickelodeon has renewed Welcome to the Wayne for a second season, and that Nickelodeon are currently planning to premiere the remaining episodes of Welcome to the Wayne season one in a "bomb" format very soon!


(From L-R) Olly, Ansi, and Saraline from Nickelodeon’s Welcome To The Wayne

Set in a New York City apartment building full of mysteries, Welcome to the Wayne follows the comedic adventures of three friends, Ansi Molina, Olly Timbers, and Saraline Timbers, as they aim to unlock the secrets of the Wayne. Each new investigation brings them face-to-face with new characters, creatures, and oddities, known as “Wayne Phenomena,” leading them closer to uncovering the truth about the weird things happening in their building.

Created and written by Emmy® Award-winning writer and composer Billy Lopez (The Wonder Pets) and executive produced by Emmy Award-winning creative executive Michael Pecoriello (Yu-Gi-Oh!), the 20-episode series made its world debut on Nickelodeon USA on Monday 24th July 2017 and follows three kids as they explore their strange and fantastical apartment building, the Wayne, where nothing is what it seems. Fans can also play-along by searching for clues to crack the secret code.

Veronica confirming that Nickelodeon has picked up Welcome to the Wayne for season two will come as a relief for fans. Nickelodeon USA is currently only half-way through Welcome to the Wayne season one, with the last new episode airing in September 2017. Welcome to the Wayne has since debuted internationally, and most Nickelodeon channels around the world have completed the season. The long gap between episodes has caused concern among fans, who feared the show has been canceled.

In September 2017, the Nickelodeon Animation Podcast released an interview with Billy Lopez a couple of days early by mistake, with a bit mentioning that Welcome to the Wayne season two had been greenlit, however, when the episode was re-released officially a couple of days later, that bit was edited out.


The voice cast Welcome to the Wayne includes: Alanna Ubach (Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce) as Ansi, the anxious new kid in town; creator and co-executive producer Billy Lopez as Olly Timbers, the adventurous 10-year-old son of a toy maker and a military scientist, and lifelong resident of the Wayne; and Dana Steingold (Avenue Q musical) as Saraline Timbers, Olly’s responsible and more mature little sister.

Additional voice cast members include: Veronica Taylor (Pokémon) as The Spy from Apartment 8-I; Marc Thompson (Pokémon) as Masterson; and Robbie Sublett (The Good Wife) as Flowershirt; Dave Willis (Aqua Teen Hunger Force) as George the Doorman; Dana Snyder (The Thundermans) as Wendell Wasserman; Nikki M. James (BrainDead) as Julia Wiles; Carey Means (Aqua Teen Hunger Force) as Jonah Bishop; Harriett D. Foy (Collateral Beauty) as Clara Rhone; and Charnele Crick (Bocce Ballers) as Goodness.

Guest stars in season one include: Annie Potts (Ghostbusters) as Olympia Timbers; Andrew Rannells (Girls) as Andrei, Alfred Molina (Spider-Man 2) as Albert Molina; Richard Kind (Inside Out) as Harvey Timbers; Emo Philips (Adventure Time) as Dennis O’Bannon; David Hornsby (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) as Leif Bornewell III; Daniel Abeles (Smash) as Randy; and Shannon Walsh (Begin Again) as Madison Payne; and Clarke Thorell (The Americans) as Garrison Payne.

Before the full-length series, Welcome to the Wayne was Nickelodeon’s first digital short-form series, which debuted on official Nickelodeon websites and the Nick Play app in select markets.

Billy Lopez is an Emmy-winning writer and composer from New York City. He has written for shows including Phineas and Ferb and South Park and been head writer on several preschool shows, including The Wonder Pets!, 3rd & Bird! and PBS’s Peg + Cat. Lopez also co-created an adult sitcom for ABC Studios. Michael Pecoriello is an Emmy Award-winning creative leader. He has overseen campaigns for Nickelodeon tent poles Kids’ Choice Awards, Kids’ Choice Sports and the HALO Awards and also served as supervising producer and head writer on animated series Yu-Gi-Oh!.

Fans can immerse themselves in the Wayne by following the official Instagram account to discover more about the show, characters, and mysteries within.

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Nickelodeon International and KidsRights Join Forces to Spotlight Kids Around the World Making Positive Change in Their Communities

Original Nickelodeon International Press Release via Business Wire:

Nickelodeon International and KidsRights Join Forces to Spotlight Kids Around the World Making Positive Change in Their Communities


#KidsCan Campaign Will Air Across Nickelodeon’s International On-Air and Digital Platforms in 170+ Countries


Social tag: #KidsCan


April 02, 2018 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time


NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nickelodeon International today in partnership with KidsRights Foundation launched #KidsCan, an international campaign that spotlights the stories of nine International Children's Peace Prize winners and nominees from around the globe who are creating positive change in their communities.

As the next iteration of Nickelodeon’s international Together for Good initiative, Nickelodeon platforms will air profiles on each #KidsCan changemaker to educate young people about children’s rights and empower them to become changemakers themselves. New profiles will air monthly from April through December, highlighting remarkable children such as International Children’s Peace Prize recipient Chaeli Mycroft, a South African disability activist who started a campaign to provide equipment, physical therapy and support programs to thousands of children with disabilities.


“Nickelodeon is extremely proud to partner with KidsRights as we celebrate young people making the world a better place, one project at a time,” said Bradley Archer-Haynes, Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility, Nickelodeon International. “Kids everywhere have the power to make a difference, regardless of age or location. We wanted to provide a platform to help amplify their stories, while pointing to resources that help young people remember they can do anything.”

#KidsCan profiles will also be housed on the Together For Good campaign hub and regional Nickelodeon websites, and shared via social media using #KidsCan. Visitors can take a “How Can You Help Others?” personality quiz that enables kids at home to interact with each changemakers’ inspiring stories. Visitors will also be directed to KidsRights’ changemaking platform where children from all over the world virtually come together. They will find tips on how to make change at home, promote their actions, support others’ actions and learn more about children’s rights.

“These nine winners and nominees of the International Children’s Peace Prize are true changemakers. They have on countless occasions demonstrated their ability to inspire children around the world and help them achieve positive change in their communities,” said Marc Dullaert, Founder and Chairman of KidsRights. “Through this special joining of forces between KidsRights and Nickelodeon, we offer them a megaphone to share their inspiring stories with an even wider audience.”

Featured #KidsCan changemakers address various topics in their communities ranging from environmental sustainability to child labor issues, homelessness and more. They span a large part of the globe, from South America and Europe to the Middle East and Africa:

  • ColombiaMichael Steven Uribe: 2017 Peace Prize nominee focused on peace initiatives using performing arts.
  • IndiaOm Prakash: 2006 Peace Prize winner focused on child labor issues.
  • The NetherlandsFahima Elmi: 2017 Peace Prize Nominee focused on child homelessness.
  • PhilippinesKesz Valdez: 2012 Peace Prize winner focused on child healthcare.
  • PolandTymon Radzik: 2017 Peace Prize finalist focused on child government participation.
  • South AfricaChaeli Mycroft: 2011 Peace Prize winner focused on children with disabilities.
  • SyriaMohamad Al Jounde: 2017 Peace Prize winner focused on children refugees and education.
  • United Arab EmiratesKehkashan Basu: 2016 Peace Prize winner focused on environmental sustainability.
  • Not Yet Announced 2018 Peace Prize WinnerStay tuned using the information below to find out who wins.

To find out when each profile will air and learn more about #KidsCan, tune into your local Nickelodeon channel, follow your country’s local Nickelodeon social platforms and visit www.nick.tv/together-for-good.

Together For Good, launched in 2015, is Nickelodeon’s international initiative to empower kids to make positive changes in the world around them. The initiative serves as Nickelodeon’s international platform to inspire its audiences to get involved in their communities, provide the resources and education to get the job done and celebrate the impact they are making every day.





About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 38th year globally, 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 special events, consumer products, digital, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon is one of the most globally recognized and widely distributed multimedia entertainment brands for kids and family, with 1.2 billion cumulative subscriptions in more than 500 million households across 170+ countries and territories, via more than 100+ locally programmed channels and branded blocks. Outside of the United States, Nickelodeon is part of Viacom International Media Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc.

About KidsRights

KidsRights is an international non-governmental organization that promotes the wellbeing of very vulnerable children across the world and advocates the realization of their rights. KidsRights supports children by commanding global attention for the realization of children’s rights and acting as a catalyst to ignite change, together with children and youths. They support this with research and action. In order to gain insight into the status of children’s rights, KidsRights frequently conducts research. The foundation also finances local projects aimed at directly improving the rights of vulnerable children and stimulating child participation and change-making by youths.

The International Children’s Peace Prize is awarded annually to a child who fights courageously for children’s rights. Every year, the message of the new young winner has enormous impact and demonstrates to millions of people globally that change is possible. In 2018 the prize will be awarded for the 14th consecutive year. Previous winners include Nkosi Johnson, who fought for the rights of children with aids, and Malala Yousafzai, who won the International Children’s Peace Prize in 2013 before winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014.

Please visit their website to find out more about KidsRights: www.kidsrights.org.

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Nickelodeon’s initiative with NGO KidsRights comes during one of the most important months on Viacom’s social responsibility calendar: the company’s annual Viacommunity Day, when thousands of employees across the globe unite to give back to their local communities.

The #KidsCan campaign follows Together We Rock, A Together For Good program launched last spring that saw Nick partner with child rights organization Plan International on a gender equity initiative tied to the kidsnet’s hit sitcom School of Rock.

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#WinYourWeek; Can You Spot the 'Danger Games' Easter Egg?! | Nickelodeon

Jace's Secret Message, Guess the Character Challenge, Kinetic Sand & More! | #WinYourWeek | Nickelodeon



Are you ready for a special April Fools’ Day episode of Win Your Week? Tune in for a special secret message from Jace, plus World Rat Day, and soothing kinetic sand from YouTuber, Sand Tagious!

Happy April! Tell Nickelodeon what you’re looking forward to the most in APRIL in the comments on YouTube for a chance to be featured in an upcoming episode of WIN YOUR WEEK!

Can You Spot the 'Danger Games' Easter Egg?! | Henry Danger | Nickelodeon



You probably remember this classic Henry Danger moment from 'Danger Games,' but did you ever notice the secret Easter egg hidden in the episode? Look closely at the background and turn the volume up LOUD ;). Catch more Henry Danger and Game Shakers on Nick!

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Queen of The Loud House: Lisa Loud; Easter Egg Decoration; Rusty and the Bit Police | Nicktoons UK, Nickelodeon UK & Nick Jr. UK

Queen of The Loud House | Lisa Loud | Nickelodeon UK

Who will be crowned 'Queen of the Loud House'? With her passion for science and sarcastic comments, Lisa is a force to be reckoned with!



All Star Easter | Easter Egg Decoration | Nickelodeon UK



It's girls v boys in this All Star Easter egg decorating challenge. Riele and Cree take on Thomas and Benji. Whose egg will be the best? Vote in Nick's video poll, or let Nick know in the comments section on YouTube!

Rusty Rivets | Rusty and the Bit Police | Nick Jr. UK



With the help of Rusty and Ruby, Officer Carl has a new vehicle that helps him fly from one job to the next!

Watch more of your favourite shows and stars on Nickelodeon, Nicktoons and Nick Jr.!

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HAPPY APRIL FOZ DAY! | MYSTICONS; 13 UNBELIEVABLE Facts You Didn't Know About Sponge | Channel Frederator



Watch Mysticons on Nickelodeon, Nicktoons and YTV! New episodes return on Saturday 21st April 2018 on Nicktoons USA and Sunday 8th April 2018 on YTV!

13 UNBELIEVABLE Facts You Didn't Know About Sponge... | Channel Frederator



Are ya ready kids?! AYE AYE CAPTAIN!! We're back with even more facts about our favorite sponge! SpongeBob SquarePants is certainly the most popular sponge on the planet, but there's some things you might not know about SPONGES!!

Hope you enjoyed this special little video we put together for you today!! 😝For a REAL video about SpongeBob, check out the video we made with Drawfee yesterday!

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What if SpongeBob SquarePants was a Pokémon?! Would he be a Water-type Pokemon? Would he be one of the starter Pokemon? We teamed up with Drawfee to help bring this idea to life! Special thanks to the Drawfee group for helping us with this crazy idea! :D



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