Friday, May 14, 2021

First Look at the 'NickWatch by Nickelodeon'

Last month, NickALive! reported that ViacomCBS was applying to trademark "NICKWATCH BY NICKELODEON", a potential smartwatch specially designed for kids. Now, thanks to a new project that's popped up on Behance, we've got our first look at the watch!


Going by the slides from the project, the NickWatch will be a highly customable, with wearers being able to change the digital face of the clock to featuring their favorite Nickelodeon character(s). The strap will also feature a raft of fan-favorite Nickelodeon characters from SpongeBob SquarePants, The Loud House and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

In addition to telling the time, the timepiece will also offer kids a social gaming experience, encouraging kids to move around whilst wearing the watch to complete tasks. Tasks featured in the diagrams include: shake, karate, throwing stars, laser cut, boulder run, balance, jam, 8-ball, dance, discharge, slime and lift-off, which kids can achieve by moving their arms and bodies, as well as roaring, talking gibberish, quiet and secret message, which suggests that the NickWatch will include a microphone.

ViacomCBS has applied to patent the NickWatch with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and is currently under review by both offices.

The project on Behance also names Buenos Aires-based MOOCO, however, it's currently unknown in what capacity the studio is working on the NickWatch.


Additional source: Pinterest /@Princess Of Animation.

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TV vs. Chibi Avatar: The Last Airbender Moments! 😍 | Avatar

TV vs. Chibi Avatar: The Last Airbender Moments! 😍 | Avatar


The Avatar: The Last Airbender Chibi shorts are some of the most fun and strange extensions of the Avatar universe.  Whether it's Chibi Aang using his air glider to profess a message of love to Chibi Katara or Chibi Zuko transforming from tiny to massive in a fit of fiery rage – the Chibi shorts are non-stop fun.  Now, watch as Nick takes these Chibi moments and compare to them their original counterparts!  How does the Avatar state differ between its original form and Chibi form?  What about the Serpent?

#Chibi #AvatarTheLastAirbender #Nickelodeon

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"How You Feel" Sing Along 🎶 w/ PAW Patrol, Bubble Guppies & Shimmer and Shine! | Noggin | Nick Jr.

"How You Feel" Sing Along 🎶 w/ PAW Patrol, Bubble Guppies & Shimmer and Shine! | Noggin | Nick Jr.


Sing and dance along to "How You Feel" with your Nick Jr. friends! Preschoolers can learn about different emotions and how to express their feelings! 

Watch more Big Heart content (or songs) in Noggin!

Noggin’s "Big Heart" educational approach focuses on building preschoolers’ emotional knowledge and awareness of self and others. Through content, the "Big Heart" approach provides preschoolers' with a positive sense of self, an understanding and appreciation of others, and relationship skills.


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Pet Food Fight w/ Txunamy and Enzo Lopez! 🐶 | HOT MESS Ep. 5 | Nickelodeon

Pet Food Fight w/ @Txunamy and Enzo Lopez! 🐶 | HOT MESS Ep. 5 | Nickelodeon


Watch Txumany and Enzo get covered in dog food and cat food...and slime! The fur flies in as these two friends battle to see who knows the other best. Whoever knows the less gets the mess! 

Catch new episodes of Hot Mess every Friday on the Nickelodeon YouTube channel

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Originally published: Thursday, May 13, 2021.

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Going to the Park | Sounds Familiar | Nick Jr. in Spanish

Ida al parque | Suena Familiar | Nick Jr. en Español


El éxito de una ida al parque depende de las prevenciones que tomes, para eso está este episodio de Manual de Supervivencia.


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Fan First Friday: Power Rangers Livestream | Hasbro Pulse

Fan First Friday: Power Rangers Livestream | Hasbro Pulse


For more on Power Rangers, please visit www.powerrangers.com and follow Power Rangers on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

More Nick: 'Power Rangers Dino Fury' Season 2 Announced!

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NEW Rugrats Adventures with Baby Tommy and His Dog Spike! 🍼| Nickelodeon Cartoon Universe

NEW Rugrats Adventures with Baby Tommy and His Dog Spike! 🍼| Nickelodeon Cartoon Universe


In these NEW Rugrats shorts, baby Tommy gets a new ball but Angelica steals it and throws it over the fence! Then, Tommy's dog Spike wakes him up in the middle of the night to howl at the moon!

Featuring the shorts "Tommy’s Ball" (#104) and "Night Howl" (#101)!

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Originally published: Friday, May 14, 2021 at xx.xx BST.

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'The Phantom of Farth Auditorium' Promo + Sneak Peeks | Drama Club | Nickelodeon

When things start to go missing from the theater, the drama club investigates who might be behind it, including possibly a ghost! Tune into the spooktacular brand new Drama Club episode "The Phantom of Farth Auditorium" (#108), premiering Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT, following a all new Side Hustle at 8, only on Nickelodeon! Check out the promo and a sneak peek below!



This episode was previously titled "Phantom of Farth Hall".


Originally published: Sunday, May 09, 2021.

H/T: Special thanks to @TVShowsFan for the episode title update!

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'Bot Club' Promo + Sneak Peek | Side Hustle | Nickelodeon

Get set for the ultimate battle of the bots in the brand new Side Hustle episode "Bot Club", premiering Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, followed by a all new spooky Drama Club at 8:30, only on Nickelodeon! Check out the promo and a sneak peek below!:


In the brand new Side Hustle episode "Bot Club," Lex (Jules LeBlanc), Presley (Jayden Bartels) and Munchy (Isaiah Crews) discover that Fisher (Mitchell Berg) is a big-time player in the underground robot fight club scene in Altoonisburg; having not lost a robot fight yet, the kids decide to bet their KidDING money on a Fisher win. (#121)



Originally published: Saturday, May 09, 2021.

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'The Patrick Star Show' Crew Member Looks at Why Patrick's Parents Look Different in 'The Patrick Star Show'

Nickelodeon announced in March The Patrick Star Show, a brand new spin-off from SpongeBob SquarePants starring SpongeBob's BFF, Patrick Star. The animated family comedy series will follow Patrick and the rest of his family as they are constantly disrupted by Patrick’s wild whims and surreal imagination.
Patrick's family in 'The Patrick Star Show'

Among the members of Patrick's family to feature in The Patrick Star Show will be his parents. However, Patrick's mom and dad have had a big makeover since we last saw them!

In the original SpongeBob series, Patrick's parents are named Margie Bunny Star and Herb Cecil Star. However, in The Patrick Star Show, Patrick's parents will be called by their middle names, Bunny and Cecil, instead.

Patrick's parents in SpongeBob SquarePants.

That's not the only major change. In SpongeBob, Patrick's parents look very much like him, except wearing a dress and having a moustache. However, in The Patrick Star Show, Bunny and Cecil will look totally different!

Ian V., who has a role on The Patrick Star Show and SpongeBob SquarePants crew, recently released an amazing Twitter thread onto the Twittersphere about the changes!

"In response to your BURNING QUESTIONS about the SHIFTING IDENTITY of a certain pair of "Star Fish" parents, I have been authorized by my own authority to undergo an investigation and present the most Plausible Theories to this UNUSUAL EVENT using only HARD FACTS AND SCIENCE. 🕵️‍♂️🧽," Tweeted Ian. The crew member then touches on several theories on what Patrick's parents look different in The Patrick Star Show!:

#1 - Perception Theory: This is just what they look like in Patrick's eyes. He also thinks Squidward is orange and Mr. Krabs is a giant ear of corn:

Credit: Ian V.

#2 - Regarding "The Janet & Marty Incident": Patrick assumes whatever starfish is closest to him is his family and we have never actually met his parents:

Credit: Ian V.

#3 - Transmogrification Hypothesis: Starfish grow more on-model with age:

Credit: Ian V.

#4 - The Artifice Possibilty: The original actors were recast when they showed up late to set one too many times:

Credit: Ian V.

#5 - See: Face/Off: The Head Enhancement Clinic had a 2 for 1 sale:

Credit: Ian V.

#6 - Highly unlikely crackpot conspiracy backed up by little evidence included entirely to appease a small subset of people that will complain if not addressed: They were minor one-off characters that got redesigned in development when the creators realized they needed to make them main characters for a full television show:

Credit: Ian V.

#7 - Timeline Split: Finally, the most scientifically supported and realistic explanation. Yet still...so far from our grasp. So many questions I have yet to ask and then answer and then ask again... Continued tampering with the space time continuum by unknown forces has caused tears in the fabric of reality

Credit: Ian V.

As you can tell, the thread is just a bit of fun, and not meant to be taken that seriously. In fact, Vincent Waller, who co-executive produces both series, recently explained why Patrick's parents will have a different design in The Patrick Star Show on Twitter:

"Cecil & Bunny, they are his mom and dad. We felt the original iterations of the characters, while they worked for that episode, they were boring as characters. They were NOT entertaining or fun. These two are so much more fun. I can't wait till you get to meet them."



The Patrick Star Show follows a younger Patrick Star living at home with his family, where he hosts his own show for the neighborhood from his television-turned-bedroom. His little sister, Squidina, works behind the scenes to make sure Patrick’s show is always running smoothly, while his parents, Bunny and Cecil and his grandpa, GrandPat, each support Patrick in their own hilariously absurd ways. The Star family’s unpredictable adventures often inform, integrate, and sometimes even interfere with Patrick’s TV show, but one thing is for sure: his bizarre life always makes for great television!

Initially picked up for 13 episodes, The Patrick Star Show is set to premiere on Nickelodeon this summer!


Longtime voice of Patrick Star, Bill Fagerbakke lends his voice as the young adult Patrick alongside new cast members: Tom Wilson (SpongeBob SquarePants, Back to the Future) as Cecil Star, Patrick’s fun-loving, happy-go-lucky dad who always puts his family first;  Cree Summer (Rugrats, A Different World, Inspector Gadget) as Bunny Star, Patrick’s loving, sea star mom who is a kooky oddball; Jill Talley (SpongeBob SquarePants) as Squidina Star, Patrick’s eight-year-old little sister who sees herself as Patrick’s executive producer for his imaginary TV show; and Dana Snyder (The Thundermans, Welcome to the Wayne, The Penguins of Madagascar, Chowder) as GrandPat Star, Patrick’s genius grandpat, the most intelligent member of the Star family. Summer also voices Grandma Tentacles, Squidward’s grandma.

Additional cast members include veteran actors Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward Tentacles), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy Cheeks), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs), Mr. Lawrence (Plankton).

Marc Ceccarelli (SpongeBob SquarePants), Vincent Waller (SpongeBob SquarePants) and Jennie Monica (SpongeBob SquarePants) are co-executive producers of the series.  The Patrick Star Show is developed for television by Claudia Spinelli, SVP of Animation Development, Nickelodeon, with production overseen by Kelley Gardner, Vice President, Current Series, Animation, Nickelodeon.

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SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated is now available on PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and mobile devices!

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!

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Origami | Sounds Familiar | Nick Jr. in Spanish

Origami | Suena Familiar | Nick Jr. en Español


Entretenido y relajante, así es hacer piezas de origami y que comiences un nuevo pasatiempo junto a tus hij@s.


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Mad Over Donuts and Nickelodeon India Collaborate to Make Summer Brighter for Kids

This summer is all about staying indoors and being safe at home, and that means children are confined to their homes their entire vacation, away from friends and fun. To make these gloomy, tougher times lighter, gourmet doughnut brand Mad Over Donuts (MOD) and Nickelodeon - two of India’s most loved brands - have collaborated with one another to spread cheer amongst children and gift them several unforgettable experiences with #NickKaMangoficentSummer!


Mad Over Donuts and Nickelodeon India are all set to introduce a limited edition of mango flavoured donuts called ‘Golmaal Jr. Treat Box’ inspired by none other than Nick’s Golmaal Jr., an animated show by director Rohit Shetty based on the comedy movie series Golmaal.

Known as the pranksters, Gopal, Madhav and the rest of the Golmaal Jr gang have always been the favourites of kids. This summer, through this one-of-its-kind partnership, the best thing for Nickelodeon's young viewers in the afternoons is to indulge in the seasonal mango treats as they watch the all-new episodes of the mischievous escapades of Golmaal Jr every Monday to Friday at 12.30 PM on Nick channel.

Bite into Happiness with the exclusively curated ‘Golmaal Jr. Treat Box’ that consists of soft, fluffy donuts which are available in season special mango flavours: Mango Cheesecake, filled with mango-infused cream cheese, topped with mango chocolate curls and mango jam; Mango Tango, stuffed with mango jam and topped with mango chocolate shavings; and Mango Berry, oozing with white chocolate, mango chocolate and dark chocolate ganache. These extremely delicious donut flavours are available across the cities of Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai.

The limited edition of the Prank Gang donuts will have the characters come to life with creative toon designs on the package and box toppers of the toon characters greeting the little customers who have ordered them online. For Nick's little fans, these treats call for loud hurrahs and mid-week high fives in the comfort of one’s home. Fun designs on the outside and delicious mango donuts inside -- have you seen a better combination that could make a child smile?

"The formula of good food plus favourite toons has worked with kids ever since the lockdown happened", says Mr. Tarak Bhattacharya, Executive Director, Mad over Donuts. “We have partnered with Nickelodeon to provide comic relief to our tiny little customers. In fact, one of the most popular food items that has helped kids perk a bit is donut. As we have entered May, a month that kick starts with season of mangoes, who better than our prank gang to take the onus of spreading happiness and cheer and make the month more humorous for our little audiences!”

This collaboration will be promoted by a 360-degree marketing and communications plan which will include digital promotions. Year after year, brands like Mad Over Donuts and Nickelodeon work towards innovative and fun ideas for customer engagement across all age groups.

Speaking about keeping kids engaged through the summer, Sonali Bhattacharya - Head – Marketing, Kids Entertainment Cluster at Viacom18 said, “We believe that as the category leader we have a very important role to play in keeping kids in a positive frame of mind in these difficult times. Nothing can lift the spirit as well as a pack of donuts curated specifically keeping the kids’ favourite Nicktoons in mind! The bond that kids have with the Golmaal Jr. gang is very strong and this innovative collaboration with Mad Over Doughnuts is our attempt in bringing cheer to kids while they remain indoors during the summertime. We are certain that the Golmaal Jr. Prank Gang donuts will infuse happy moments in the days of kids and their families.”

Keeping in mind the current scenario, all Mad over Donuts stores are maintaining the highest hygiene and safety standards in their workstations and are offering contactless home delivery options. The company encourages their customers to stay at home and get happiness delivered. The brand offers 100% eggless and freshly made products. You can order them from the comfort of your home, through Zomato or Swiggy or by visiting www.madoverdonuts.com. Spreading happiness is the core mantra of Mad Over Donuts and they want the contagious cheer of happiness to be a constant in the lives of their fans, young and elderly alike.


Original source: AdGully; Additional source: afaqs.

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Netflix USA to Add 'Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom' Season 2 on June 1

Netflix USA will be adding season two of Nick Jr.'s hit Emmy and BAFTA award-winning animated preschool series Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom on Tuesday, June 1, 2021!


Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom is a critically acclaimed preschool 2D animated series created by Astley Baker Davies, the makers of Peppa Pig, and aimed at children aged 3-6 years. The series follows the adventures of Princess Holly and her best friend Ben Elf in the magical Little Kingdom.

Produced by Entertainment One (eOne), the series first premiered in April 2009 and has so-far run for 104 episodes over two seasons. The series airs on Nick Jr. UK & Ireland and has previously aired on Nick Jr. in the U.S.


Originally published: Saturday, May 08, 2021.


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Nickelodeon Africa Names Changemaker Lerai Rakoditsoe as Host of New 'NickMusic' Series

CHANGEMAKER LERAI RAKODITSOE IS NICKELODEON’S FIRST NICKMUSIC HOST

An African first for kids TV, NickMusic to debut on NickToons this May


@NickelodeonAfrica #NickMusicAfrica

Johannesburg, 28 APRIL 2021 – ViacomCBS Networks Africa kids’ channel is set to premiere a local first for African kids’ television. NickMusic will be a fun filled, family-friendly music show playing fan favourites and up and coming tunes that both parents and kids can enjoy together afterschool. The proudly locally produced music show will feature music from African artists and across the world.

Hosted by the multi-talented young social changemaker and Girl Up executive, Lerai Rakoditsoe who is a part of the network's Culture Squad, a team of visionaries, creatives and trendsetters who consistently push the culture forward across the children, youth and entertainment brand. Lerai will make history as the first African face for the channel when NickMusic premieres exclusively on NickToons (DStv Channel 308) from 17 May 2021, every Monday – Friday at 16:25 CAT / 15:25 WAT.

“Nickelodeon promises to always stay true to kids across the continent. In our commitment to grow local relevance and content, we are solidifying this by now tapping into music as a passion point for our local viewers with the introduction of a family-friendly local music show,” says Dillon Khan, Vice President (VP) for Nickelodeon at ViacomCBS Networks Africa. “In our commitment to always celebrate and recognise the power of youth culture across Africa, we welcome Lerai to the Nickelodeon Africa family and we encourage kids and parents to put on their dancing shoes and get ready for NickMusic, ” concluded Khan.


A thrilled Lerai commented, “I am excited to be part of the Nickelodeon Africa family and to be the first young African host for the channel. Having grown up watching the channel myself, I know how important it is for young minds to see someone like themselves on screen. Authentic representation is really important and to see myself on the channel is mind-blowing. I’m extremely grateful and looking forward to interacting with viewers across Africa and to show off some of my NickMusic moves.”

Lerai considers herself an active citizen with a deep passion for African Youth and its culture, and aspires to be a strong female voice in Africa amongst the youth and women empowerment. Born in Bassonia, south of Johannesburg, the 18-year-old is currently an Executive of Girl Up Johannesburg, a club under the global Girl Up leadership development organisation that is hosted at the United Nations Foundation.


As the network continues to partner with trendsetters across all the brands to elevate African talent to even greater heights as well as open up the industry, Nickelodeon is committed to bring a relevant and relatable African rising star to young audiences. The 30 minutes locally produced show will air Monday to Thursday, and feature local and global music tunes from across Africa and the world. It is the channel’s mission to make the world a more playful place. Whether you are young or old, NickMusic is the place to be for family-friendly music.

Catch all the music and entertainment from 17 May, only on NickToons DStv Channel 308 at 16:25 CAT / 15:25 WAT.

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NickMusic
ViacomCBS Networks Africa kids’ channel is set to premiere a local first for African kids’ television. NickMusic will be a fun filled, family-friendly music show playing fan favourites and up and coming tunes that both parents and kids can enjoy together afterschool. The proudly locally produced music show will feature music from African artists and across the world. Hosted by the multi-talented young social changemaker and Girl Up executive, Lerai Rakoditsoe who is part of the network's Culture Squad, a team of visionaries, creatives and trendsetters who consistently push the culture forward across the children, youth and entertainment brand. Lerai will make history as the first African face for the channel when NickMusic premieres exclusively on NickToons (DStv Channel 308) from the 17th May 2021, every Monday – Friday at 16:25 CAT / 15:25 WAT.

From News24/DRUM:

We speak to Lerai Rakoditsoe about becoming Nickelodeon’s first African presenter

She is proof that there is no dream too big to become a reality.

When she watched Nickelodeon as a child, she used to picture herself as a presenter on the channel but it felt like a farfetched dream at the time. But she is now making history as the first African presenter on the channel.

Lerai Rakoditsoe will make history as the first African face for the channel when she hosts NickMusic. The show will premier on 17 May.

The 18-year-old from Johannesburg says that she is excited about this new opportunity.

"I loved drama and performing from a very young age. I started modelling at five and started taking drama classes from age 9. Eventually, after training for 6 years and doing local and national drama competitions I wanted to start working professionally even at school I was winning a lot of awards. I started doing a few modelling gigs and presenting. I started presenting last year on Sport Scene#s Culture Conversations where I am also a co-producer," she tells DRUM.

"It is surreal that I get to make history as the first African presenter on Nickelodeon's show NickMusic because the channel is the biggest children's network in the world. I did not see it coming. I grew up watching different shows on the channel and I never expected to be on the channel, it's so amazing to me. I must represent myself and the brand, it is such a huge blessing. I am the first and I am making history. I am so grateful and excited to be a part of Nickelodeon."

Lerai says this opportunity is a stepping stone to greater opportunities to people her age.

"Growing up watching the shows on Nickelodeon I never saw black girls from Africa, the more I saw more black women and women of colour on TV, the easier it was to believe in myself. When they are watching NickMusic I hope they see me as a representation of who they are. I hope to inspire them to be brave and to chase their dreams.

"I am excited and nervous for the airing of the show because it' the whole of Africa. I am confident that the show is going to be great," she says.

"I believe in sticking to your purpose, it's very important to know your purpose. I discovered mine at a young age. I am such a hard worker and I'm so determined it makes me really proud to know that I work with a team of amazing people on the show."

She is more than a pretty face. She is currently an executive of Girl Up Johannesburg, a club under the global Girl Up leadership development organization that is hosted at the United Nations Foundation.

Girl Up engages, trains, and mobilizes girls around the world to take action to achieve global gender equality. Through her involvement in Girl Up Johannesburg, Lerai became involved in the 1000 Girls Campaign, a collaborative project between #BoysForAction, Girl Up Johannesburg and The Unfiltered Youth.

"I aspire to be a strong female voice in Africa who addresses issues amongst the youth, as well as working towards the empowerment of women."

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Originally published: Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

Original source: SowetanLIVE; additional sources: OkayAfrica, TimesLIVE, JustNje.

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