Thursday, October 03, 2019

Nickelodeon Looking to Develop More Factual-Driven Content

Nickelodeon is currently looking for opportunities to develop more factual-driven, long-form stories—including, potentially, hour-long content for YouTube or other digital platforms, Rob Bagshaw, Executive Vice President (EVP), Nickelodeon Unscripted Content, has revealed to Kidscreen, however, Bagshaw added that more development time is required to find the right projects.


Nickelodeon is also planning to develop factual linear content for 2020 similar to one of the kids network's longest-running series, Nick News, which, hosted by outspoken television journalist Linda Ellerbee aired from 1992 to 2015—though no timeline for delivery has been set yet.

“Nick News allowed for serious conversations about pop culture or newsworthy moments. Our audience today is smarter and more aware than ever—we would be doing them a disservice if we didn’t provide opportunities to have those conversations,” says Bagshaw.

Nick News, produced by Lucky Duck Productions, is the longest-running kids' news show in television history. It built its reputation on the respectful and direct way it speaks to kids about the important issues of the day. Over the years, Nick News received more than 21 Emmy nominations and won its tenth Emmy Award for Forgotten But Not Gone: Kids, HIV & AIDS in the category of Outstanding Children's Nonfiction Program. Its additional Emmy wins include: Under the Influence: Kids of Alcoholics (2011); The Face of Courage: Kids Living with Cancer (2010); Coming Home: When Parents Return from War (2009); The Untouchable Kids of India (2008); Private Worlds: Kids and Autism (2007); Never Again: From the Holocaust to the Sudan (2005); Faces of Hope: The Kids of Afghanistan (2002) and What Are You Staring At? (1998). In 1995, the entire series won the Emmy.

Nick News was also honored with the Edward R. Murrow Award for best Network News Documentary for Coming Home: When Parents Return from War — the first-ever kids' television program to receive this prestigious award. Nick News also received three Peabody Awards, including a personal award given to Ellerbee for explaining the impeachment of President Clinton to kids, as well as a Columbia duPont Award and more than a dozen Parents' Choice Awards.

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Originally published: Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 22:02 BST.
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Nickelodeon UK Releases 'Living Loud: The Surprise Party' Online Game

Nickelodeon UK & Ireland has released Living Loud: The Surprise Party, a brand-new digital game inspired by Nicktoons' hit animated series The Loud House!


In Living Loud: The Surprise Party, Lincoln has enlisted the help of his family and friends; they're throwing a surprise party for Lori: a spectacular picnic in Ketcham Park! Fans have to guide them through the game and help them gather all that's needed to stage the best party in town! Take control of Lincoln, Clyde, Ronnie Anne and Bobby to pull the whole thing together. Fans can also enlist their friends for extra items to collect.

The HTML5 game can be found at www.nicktoons.co.uk/surprise.

Ronnie Anne and Bobby will be starring in their own animated spin-off from The Loud House, The Casagrandes, coming soon to Nicktoons.

Living Loud: The Surprise Party follows the successes of Living Loud: Lincoln’s List, which launched summer 2017 and has continued to be the biggest game on nicktoons.co.uk since the site’s launch, and 2018's multiplayer game Living Loud: Summer School.

About Nicktoons

Available in over 13 million homes, Nicktoons showcases the world’s best comedy animation. Launched in 2002 and part of the Nickelodeon network of channels, Nicktoons broadcasts the very best in funny cartoons to audiences across the UK and Ireland, featuring top shows such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Loud House, Welcome to the Wayne and Fairly OddParents. More information is available at nicktoons.co.uk. Nicktoons is available on Sky 606, Virgin 717 and through BT Vision.

About Nickelodeon

The Nickelodeon Network is a top-performing commercial kids TV network in 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 (Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., Nick Jr. Too, Nickelodeon HD, Nick+1, Nick Jr.+1) and their families, and is a joint venture between Viacom International Media Networks and BSkyB.

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Join The Midnight Society | Are You Afraid of the Dark? | Nickelodeon

Do you want to be a member of @The.Midnight.Society? Join the club Oct 4 at midnight.


Nickelodeon is preparing for the return of The Midnight Society with the all-new Are You Afraid of the Dark? three-part limited series event. Based on the ‘90s kids’ cult classic, and reimagined for a new generation, part one of Are You Afraid of the Dark? will debut on Friday, Oct. 11, at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT), with parts two and three to follow Oct. 18, and Oct. 25, respectively.

Across the three hour-long episodes, Are You Afraid of the Dark? will follow members of an entirely new Midnight Society, who tell a terrifying tale of the Carnival of Doom and its evil ringmaster Mr. Tophat, only to witness the shocking story come frightfully to life. In the just-released trailer, viewers meet the new members of the Midnight Society, get a glimpse at the uncertainty that awaits and prepare for an adventure beyond their wildest nightmares.


The new members of the Midnight Society are: Rachel, played by Lyliana Wray (Top Gun: Maverick); Gavin, played by Sam Ashe Arnold (Best.Worst.Weekend.Ever.); Akiko, played by Miya Cech (Rim of the World, Always Be My Maybe); Graham, played by Jeremy Taylor (IT: Chapter Two, Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween); and Louise, played by Tamara Smart (Artemis Fowl, The Worst Witch). The Carnival of Doom’s ringmaster, Mr. Tophat, is played by Rafael Casal (Blindspotting).

Are You Afraid of the Dark? is produced by ACE Entertainment (To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, The Perfect Date) with ACE founder Matt Kaplan and Spencer Berman serving as executive producers. The series is written by BenDavid Grabinski (Skiptrace, Happily) and directed by Dean Israelite (Power Rangers movie, Project Almanac), both of whom are also executive producers. Chris Foss is also an executive producer.

One of the Nickelodeon’s most iconic series from the ‘90s, the original Are You Afraid of the Dark? delivered riveting stories of horror to young audiences, all from a kid’s perspective. Are You Afraid of the Dark? is owned by DHX and was created by D.J. MacHale and Ned Kandel, who are also executive producers on the project.

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Originally published: Thursday, October 3, 2019.
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Nickelodeon USA to Premiere Two New 'PAW Patrol' 'Mighty Pups, Super Paws' Specials on Friday, October 11, 2019

Nickelodeon USA Premieres New 'PAW Patrol' 'Mighty Pups, Super Paws' specials "Mighty Pups, Super Paws: Pups and the Big Twin Trick" and "Mighty Pups, Super Paws: Pups Save the Mega"*, premiering Friday, October 11, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon USA!


Chase, Skye, Rubble, Zuma, Everest, Rocky, and Marshall make up the Mighty Pups! Watch as these paw-some pups power up and put their new superhero skills and gear into action.

Don't forget to tune into the brand-new PAW Patrol Halloween special "Pups Save a Mud Monster", premiering Friday, October 4, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. (ET/PT), only on Nick Jr. on Nickelodeon USA!

* Episode name truncated; Full title to be announced.

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Additional source: TV Passport

Originally published: Thursday, October 3, 2019.
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The Casagrandes: Meet the Whole Fam! 😍 | Nickelodeon

The Casagrandes: Meet the Whole Fam! 😍 | Nick



Get to know Ronnie Anne, every single member of her amazing fam, and her mejor amiga, Sid! Tell me in the comments below which Casagrande YOU would hang out with. And don’t miss the brand new series, The Casagrandes, premiering Monday, October 14th on Nickelodeon! Click the following link for more details!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2019/09/nickelodeon-reveals-casagrandes-theme.html

Which Casagrande are you MOST looking forward to learning more about? I'll ❤️ some of my favorite responses!

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PINKY MALINKY (Rejected Theme Song by EGO PLUM w/ KIM SHATTUCK) | ODDIO INC.

PINKY MALINKY (Rejected Theme Song by EGO PLUM w/ KIM SHATTUCK)



Rejected Theme Song by Ego Plum featuring Kim Shattuck on vocals. First take is the "punk rock" straight-ahead version with drums/bass/guitar by Ego Plum and the second version features a the same instrumentation plus a Moog synthesizer line.

Nickelodeon's Pinky Malinky is now available to stream on Netflix!

Clap your hands and stamp your feet! It's time for the Pinky Malinky theme song... on repeat!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2019/01/pinky-malinky-theme-song-on-repeat.html

Click here to find out more about Pinky Malinky!

Oddio, Inc. is the music production company of Ego Plum. Ego Plum is a composer for film, stage, and television. Mostly known for his work on the Nickelodeon series, Harvey Beaks, Welcome to the Wayne and Making Fiends. Ego is also composing music for Nickelodeon's upcoming animated preschool series Santiago of the Seas. This channel also features music from Ego Plum's record label, Ebola Music Records. Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn9hGTJs3u7QjvnqztU6A9w

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Lizzo – Juice (Official Parody Video) ft. All That Cast | Nickelodeon

Lizzo – Juice (Official Parody Video) ft. All That Cast | Nickelodeon



Blame it on the juice box! The All That cast creates an original school parody of Lizzo’s hit song 'Juice'. Catch more All That on Nickelodeon!

What song should All That parody next?! 🎤

Subscribe to the official All That YouTube channel!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6UzskfVDPkJ5aSe755ZGgQ

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Annie & Hayley Make Outfits For NALA CAT & TUNA! 🐱🐶 Fashion Faceoff: Season 2 Ep. 3 | Nickelodeon

Annie & Hayley Make Outfits For NALA CAT & TUNA! 🐱🐶 Fashion Faceoff: Season 2 Ep. 3 | Nick



Annie and Hayley LeBlanc have made outfits for themselves and each other…but are they ready to craft for pets?? When Tuna (@tunameltsmyheart) and Nala (@nala_cat) arrive with their owners, the girls have a short amount of time to thrift flip matching outfits for them!

Which pet/owner had the better look? Vote now in the comments below!

Who won? ANNIE'S OUTFIT FOR TUNA 💙🐶 or HAYLEY'S OUTFIT FOR NALA 💜😺

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Scaredy Pants in IRL HALLOWEEN Episode 😖 SpongeBob

Scaredy Pants in IRL HALLOWEEN Episode 😖 SpongeBob



Get ready for some screams with the IRL recreation of this iconic SpongeBob Halloween episode! Watch more SpongeBob SquarePants on Nickelodeon!

❗EMOJI POLL❗ What is the best thing about Halloween? CANDY 🍭 COSTUMES 👻 OTHER - COMMENT BELOW! 🎃

CALLING ALL GOOFY GOOBERS! (ROCK!) Are ya ready for a deep dive into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants? The SpongeBob YouTube channel is THE PLACE for all fan-favorite SpongeBob moments! We’re serving up everything from legendary scenes to remixes of classic songs to deep dives into Bikini Bottom lore. Be sure to check back every week for Music Mondays, Wumbo Wednesdays, and Flashback Fridays! Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!

Join the OFFICIAL SpongeBob SquarePants Facebook Group here!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SpongeBobSquareFans

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Sing Along to 'Hurry, Hurry, Drive the Fire Truck' ft. Marshall from Paw Patrol! 🚒 Nick Jr.

Sing Along to 'Hurry, Hurry, Drive the Fire Truck' ft. Marshall from Paw Patrol! 🚒 Nick Jr.



Enjoy singing along to one of your favorite nursery rhymes with one of your favorite Paw Patrol Pups! Listen to a new spin on the old classic and see Marshall ride around his firetruck.

Sing-along with Nick Jr.!

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Kids can watch their favorite Nick Jr. shows weekdays on Nickelodeon and 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. 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.

You can also download premium apps featuring your child's favorite Nick Jr. shows on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon, including Nick Jr. Draw and Play and Nick Jr. Let’s Learn!

Watch more Nick Jr. everyday for FREE on Nick Jr. Pluto TV!

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Sam & Cat | 2 Seconds From Every Episode | Nickelodeon UK

Sam & Cat | 2 Seconds From Every Episode | Nickelodeon UK



2 seconds from every single episode of Sam & Cat! Expect some cool cameos and bundles of bonkers babysitting escapades!

Visit nick.co.uk and the Nickelodeon Play app for more Sam & Cat!

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PAW PATROL: READY RACE RESCUE | Skye, Ready for Action Clips | Paramount Pictures Australia

PAW PATROL: READY RACE RESCUE | Sky Clip | Paramount Pictures Australia



Skye's back on the big screen in her brand new movie event PAW PATROL: READY RACE RESCUE (produced by Spin Master Entertainment). Get pup-pared for all the action when it lands in cinemas in Australia on Thursday 3rd October 2019 and New Zealand on Thursday 17th October 2019! Tickets for the Australian release of PAW Patrol: Ready Race Rescue can be purchased at http://events.nick.com.au/listing/paw-patrol-ready-race-rescue/

Paw Patrol: Ready Race Rescue | "Ready for Action" Clip | Paramount Pictures Australia



Our favourite pups are back and they’re ready to race! 🐶🏁🚘 The all-new PAW PATROL: READY RACE RESCUE movie is in cinemas NOW! Get your tickets here: https://www.flicks.com.au/movie/paw-patrol-ready-race-rescue/

PAW Patrol fans in the U.S. can take home Ready, Race, Rescue on DVD today, exclusively available at Walmart! Click the following link for all the tail-wagging info!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2019/08/new-paw-patrol-special-ready-race.html

More Nick: New 'PAW Patrol' Special 'Ready, Race, Rescue', Product Line Races into Walmart in the U.S.; To Premiere November 11!

Originally published: Friday, September 27, 2019.
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Team Jay ⚽ The characters | Nick Jr. Italia

Team Jay ⚽ The characters | Nick Jr. Italia



Let's get to know the characters of Team Jay, the new series by Nick Jr. Italia (SKY 603), together with some small Juventus fans!

Find out more about Team Jay here!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2019/06/nickelodeon-italy-debuts-team-jay-new.html

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MAAN zingt voor de jarige SPONGEBOB 💛 | SpongeBob SquarePants | Nickelodeon Nederlands

MAAN zingt voor de jarige SPONGEBOB 💛 | SpongeBob SquarePants | Nickelodeon Nederlands



Dit hele jaar vieren we de verjaardag van SpongeBob! Deze lieve mensen wilden hem nog heel graag feliciteren, er zitten zelfs een paar indrukwekkende imitaties tussen 😏

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Всеология: Безбашенные слаймо-гонки! 🚴 | 5 серия | Nickelodeon Россия

Всеология: Безбашенные слаймо-гонки! 🚴 | 5 серия | Nickelodeon Россия



А у тебя получилось бы стать транспортологом?

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Henry Danger Villain Mysteries REVEALED! 😈 | Nickelodeon

Henry Danger Villain Mysteries REVEALED! 😈 | Nick



Kid Danger (Jace Norman) and Captain Man (Cooper Barnes) have fought their share of bad guys, and now Nick are investigating what makes them tick. The Toddler, Dr. Minyak, Nurse Cohort, The Time Jerker, Drex, Frankini, and Rick Twitler are all on Nickelodeon's countdown of mysterious villains. Which one is YOUR favorite? Let me know in the comments below! And catch more Henry Danger on Nick!

Which Henry Danger villain is the BEST?! 🖤

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How to Draw Lincoln Loud ✍️ | Draw Along w/ Jordan Rosato 🎨 | The Loud House | Nickelodeon Animation

How to Draw Lincoln Loud ✍️ | Draw Along w/ Jordan Rosato 🎨 | The Loud House



Draw along with storyboard artist, Jordan Rosato as she teaches us how to draw our comic loving Man with the Plan, Lincoln Loud!

Find out how to draw Ronnie Anne Santiago from The Casagrandes here!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2019/09/how-to-draw-ronnie-anne-santiago-draw.html

Don’t miss the premiere of the brand-new series, The Casagrandes, on Monday, October 14th, only on Nickelodeon! Click the following link for more details!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2019/09/nickelodeon-reveals-casagrandes-theme.html

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Balloon Popping Fun! 🎈 w/ PAW Patrol, Bubble Guppies, Blue's Clues, Blaze & Ricky Zoom! | Nick Jr.

Balloon Popping Fun! 🎈 w/ PAW Patrol, Bubble Guppies, Blue's Clues, Blaze & Ricky Zoom! | Nick Jr.



See if you can guess which one of your favorite Nick Jr. friends will show up on the balloons next! You can find more of your favorite shows weekday mornings on Nickelodeon and everywhere you find Nick Jr.

What color balloon is YOUR favorite?! 🎈

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Kids can watch their favorite Nick Jr. shows weekdays on Nickelodeon and 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. 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.

You can also download premium apps featuring your child's favorite Nick Jr. shows on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon, including Nick Jr. Draw and Play and Nick Jr. Let’s Learn!

Watch more Nick Jr. everyday for FREE on Nick Jr. Pluto TV!

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Pluto TV Launches Degrassi Pop-Up Channel in the US and UK

Viacom’s Pluto TV AVOD has launched a pop-up channel dedicated to iconic Canadian teen drama Degrassi!


Degrassi is the longest running drama franchise in the country’s history, and launched the careers of rapper Drake (then Aubrey Graham) playing school basketballer Jimmy Brooks and TVD-Actress Nina Dobrev portraying Mia Jones. Drake hosted a mini Degrassi reunion in his hit music video for "I'm Sorry" in 2018.

The pop-up channel will play host to hundreds of episodes of Degrassi: The Next Generation (which ran from 2001-2009) and its follow-up Degrassi. Degrassi is the continuation of Degrassi: The Next Generation, beginning in the 10th season in 2010. It was restructured into a telenovela format with 40+ episodes a season and ran to 2015. Both series aired on Nickelodeon's The N and TeenNick in the U.S.

Here's the official description of the Degrassi channel:

"Class is in session! Get into all the drama, romance, angst, and fun of the Emmy-nominated “Degrassi: The Next Generation” any time, here on Pluto TV. Pluto TV’s Degrassi channel will go live with a wide array of seasons, and will eventually launch all seasons of the show."

With equal measures of humor, angst and heart, Degrassi: The Next Generation follows Jimmy and his fellow students as they experience all of their “firsts” on their journey into adulthood.

The show's tagline was "It goes there," and it certainly did. In addition to showcasing dating and heartbreak, the series shines a light on highly relevant and charged social and cultural topics, such as abuse, homophobia, mental disorders, gang crime and teen pregnancy. This open and honest narrative earned the series an avid and loyal fanbase far beyond the borders of Canada.

The spin-off continues to capture the joy and angst of contemporary teenage life at Degrassi Community School, and focusses on in-depth, subtle storytelling and character study.

Available immediately, Pluto TV viewers in the US and UK can tune-in, for free, on channel 172 to binge this iconic show on demand on mobile, web and connected streaming devices.

Pluto TV struck a deal with Canadian kids-and-family media company WildBrain, which owns and sells the Degrassi franchise, for the episodes for its channel.

Paul Edwards, VP of content acquisitions and partnerships for Pluto TV in Europe, said the service has found that its pop-up services play well with consumers and, with a targeted demographic tuning in, with advertisers. He told Variety that, while Pluto TV’s ethos is to provide a simple on-demand proposition in an increasingly cluttered landscape, the service could sustain up to 100 channels.

The Degrassi pop-up is the latest addition to a rapidly expanding roster of channels on the AVOD, and follows last month’s inclusion of seven new Viacom channels. These included channels dedicated to Viacom-owned properties such as VH1 shows RuPaul’s Drag Race, Love & Hip Hop and Black Ink Crew. Pluto TV has also previously played host to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Dora the Explorer pop-up channels earlier this summer, the former (Totally Turtles) to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the iconic franchise and the latter (Dora TV) to celebrate the new live-action movie inspired by the beloved animated preschool series. Pluto TV in Germany also hosted a SpongeBob Schwammkopf pop-up channel to celebrate the show's 20th anniversary this summer.

Since acquiring the ad-supported streamer for US$340 million earlier this year, Viacom has launched 28 new channels including three My5 channels in the UK and a complete suite of 11 Spanish-language channels for a dedicated Pluto TV Latino offer. In total, Pluto TV now has over 200 linear channels, with many based around flagship brands such as Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Comedy Central, MTV and BET. The AVOD is also in the midst of its international expansion.

The Degrassi linear channel is one of 12 new channels Viacom added to its free streaming service. These channels include several 24/7 channels of popular shows like American Gladiator, Baywatch, The Addams Family, Fear Factor, and more.

Here are the new channels Pluto TV has added:

TV Terror channel 70

The scariest, goriest, most extreme horror movies ever unleashed are here to petrify you all day and all night on Pluto TV Terror. Lock the doors, turn on the lights, and tell yourself “It’s only a movie!”

American Gladiator Channel 136

Return to the arena for the original physical competition series. Watch as the challengers face off against the gladiators in tests of strength, speed, and endurance.

Baywatch Channel 139

The series that took over the world has come ashore on Pluto TV. If you’re looking for action, excitement, and running in slow motion, Baywatch is always here, 24 hours a day. Pluto TV’s Baywatch channel will go live with the first 5 seasons. Every quarter they will switch in new seasons, including “Baywatch: Hawaii.”

Degrassi Channel 172

Class is in session! Get into all the drama, romance, angst, and fun of the Emmy-nominated “Degrassi: The Next Generation” any time, here on Pluto TV. Pluto TV’s Degrassi channel will go live with a wide array of seasons, and will eventually launch all seasons of the show.

The Addams Family Channel 310

Morticia and Gomez Addams head a perplexingly macabre family whose members include a giant named Lurch, who acts as doorman, a disembodied hand named Thing, not-quite-right son Pugsley and morose daughter Wednesday.

Fear Factor Channel 349

A group of contestants are challenged to perform a number of terrifying and/or disgusting stunts, from driving a dangerous course to eating something really nasty. If a contestant refuses a challenge, fails in a challenge, or has the worst performance in a challenge, that contestant is eliminated from the competition. The contestant (or team) that manages to complete all of the stunts, including finishing the final stunt in the fastest time, wins the $50,000 prize. The rest? Well, they get nothing (except maybe a mouthful of worms). Joe Rogan is the presenter.

Criss Angel Mindfreak Channel 351

Rejecting traditional stage magic as archaic and irrelevant, a New Age illusionist unveils a series of entertainment he labels “mindfreaks” — and with good reason. What else would you call a guy levitating a stranger right there on the street.

Pursuitup Channel 507

PursuitUp is a network dedicated to the hunt-fish outdoor enthusiasts. With over 100 producers bringing world class programming from around the world, there is always an adventure waiting for you. Our legendary hosts hunt big game across Africa, cast for Bull Reds in Louisiana, teach better duck calling techniques from the green timber of Arkansas, educate how to be better stewards of the lands we hunt and much more. PurusitUp. We deliver the Outdoors. Anytime, Anywhere.

TBN Channel 635

With a combined reach of more than 100 million homes across America, TBN is the most watched and requested faith channel in the nation. We’re also the undisputed leader among faith-and-family networks for original and exclusive content, including church and ministry programs, engaging talk, music and entertainment specials, exclusive children’s shows like VeggieTales, news and current events, family friendly movies, and much more!

Hillsong Channel 637

Be inspired with worship from Hillsong United, Young & Free and Hillsong Worship and be empowered with life-giving teaching from Pastors Brian & Bobbie Houston and the international Hillsong team along with Joel Osteen, John Gray, Joseph Prince, Joyce Meyer, TD Jakes, Steven Furtick and more. Catch all the latest from Hillsong’s conferences, exclusive interviews, documentaries, fun for the kids, youth programs plus much more

MTV HOLLA! WEEN Channel 921

Halloween is here and Pluto TV is bringing you the creepiest videos on Pluto TV’s MTV Holla! Ween. Catch videos from the Prince of Darkness to Nine inch Nails and everything in between. Don’t miss Pluto TV’s MTV Holla! Ween Channel

MTV block party Channel 934

Rock out with your block out! MTV Block Party is the only place to find your favorite artist’s entire music video catalog in one place. You can watch every music video from the biggest and best artists in one continuous binge session.

More Nick: Viacom Expands Pluto TV Access to Android Devices in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the UK!

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'Avatar: The Last Airbender' is Now Available on Netflix Australia

If you've wanted to re-binge Nickelodeon's beloved animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender lately, but been frustrated at its availability in Australia, here's some good news for NickHeads down under: The entire series is now available to stream on Netflix Australia! That's right, all 61 episodes over three seasons ("Books") are now available to stream!


Created by Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko and airing between 2005 and 2008, Avatar: The Last Airbender, is set in world people can manipulate the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, and Air, and they lived peacefully in different regions until one of the nations started a world war. One master who can manipulate all four elements, dubbed the "Avatar," had been able to prevent this war, but disappeared soon after. 100 years later, a new Avatar named Aang awakens and sets out on a journey to master all the elements in order to bring peace to the land once more by defeating Fire Lord Ozai and ending the destructive war with the Fire Nation.

Avatar: The Last Airbender emerged from its initial three seasons (61 episodes) as one of the most beloved animated properties in history.

The series was nominated for—and won—Annie Awards, Genesis Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Peabody Award.

Following the success of Avatar: The Last Airbender (also known as Avatar: The Legend of Aang internationally), DiMartino and Konietzko created a follow-up series, The Legend of Korra, that returned to the world of Avatar years after Aang’s death to follow Korra, his successor as Avatar. That series ran for 52 episodes over four seasons between 2012-2014. Unfortunately, Korra isn't currently available on Netflix AU, although hopefully it'll pop up soon. It'd be a real shame not to follow up Aang's adventures with Avatar Korra and her crew.

Legend of Korra was originally available through Amazon Prime, but the series has since been moved to NickHits, which costs $7.99 a month after a free 7-day trial. Only season two is currently available on the service.

In addition to the franchise's success, both Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra have continued on in graphic novel series, which continue to roll out new original stories. The Avatar: The Last Airbender graphic novel series spent 70 cumulative weeks on the New York Times Graphic Novel Bestseller list, hitting number one.

Although Netflix Australia adding Avatar: The Last Airbender to its programming library is fantastic, it is quite strange, as the streaming service has been pulling Nickelodeon programming from it's line-up in various countries, including in the U.K. and Germany.

However, a live-action adaption of Avatar: The Last Airbender is currently in the works at Netflix from original creators DiMartino and Konietzko, who will serve as showrunners and executive producers.

Netflix also recently debuted TV movies inspired by iconic Nickelodeon series Rocko's Modern Life ("Static Cling") and Invader ZIM ("Enter the Florpus"). Nickelodeon is also currently producing movies inspired by Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and The Loud House for the SVOD.

Avatar: The Last Airbender is also available to watch on Stan in Australia.

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Original source: Kotaku Australia + Casual Prolix and labrys.
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