Thursday, January 20, 2022

Microids to Produce Three New Garfield Video Games

Microids inks video game publishing agreement with ViacomCBS Consumer Products to produce 3 new games based on iconic cat, Garfield


Paris, January 20, 2022 – The French video game publisher Microids and ViacomCBS Consumer Products have inked a deal to produce three original games based on the globally recognized famous cat, Garfield. Under the deal, Microids and ViacomCBS Consumer Products will create brand-new adventures with the famous orange cat spanning across different video game genres. 

“We are thrilled by this new agreement with ViacomCBS Consumer Products!” says Alain Milly, Editorial Director for Microids. “Garfield is a well-known and family-friendly IP fitting perfectly our portfolio made of popular franchises for all ages. Following successful collaborations on Garfield: Wild Ride and Garfield Kart Furious Racing, we are incredibly honored to work with ViacomCBS Consumer Products on three new games”. 

More information about these upcoming titles will be available soon.


Nickelodeon parent company ViacomCBS acquired the rights to Garfield in 2019.


Originally published: January 20, 2022.


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Middlemost Post | Shorts: Travel Brochure | Nickelodeon UK

Middlemost Post | Shorts: Travel Brochure | Nickelodeon UK


Lily tells us the Top Things to Do on Mt. Middlemost!

Watch Middlemost Post on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons!



Originally published: December 27, 2021 at 19:24 GMT.

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Learn How to Make AMAZING SCULPTURES! | Josué's Workshop | Nickelodeon Brazil

Aprenda a fazer ESCULTURAS INCRÍVEIS! | Ateliê do Josué | Nickelodeon em Português


O ídolo do futebol Lionel Messi ganha vida no episódio de hoje! Aprenda o passo a passo para esculpir, com cerâmica plástica ou com massinha, uma escultura dos seus ídolos. Separe os materiais e mão na massa!

Em seu ateliê, um jovem artista cria, experimenta e se diverte através de sua imaginação, desafiando o seu talento e de alguns convidados especiais.



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It's Pony: Adam Campbell, Jayma Mays, Jordan Fisher and More Set to Guest Star on 'It's Pony' Season 2 - First Look!

Nickelodeon’s fan-favorite animated series It’s Pony returns for a second season with all-new episodes beginning to roll out on Monday, January 17 at 11 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nicktoons! Season two (20 episodes) follows the outrageous hijinks of Annie and her ever-loving, ever-funny Pony, as they trade identities, mess around with time travel and take their shenanigans to the countryside.


On Thursday, January 27 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nicktoons, Adam Campbell (Great
News) and Jayma Mays (Glee) guest star as Bill and Liz, an obnoxious, thrill-seeking
couple.

Adam Campbell and Jayma Mays as Bill and Liz in It’s Pony.

“We had such a wonderful time recording for It’s Pony! The producers were kind enough to let us tape it at home, which not only felt safe and luxurious, but it gave us an actual reason to clear out the spare room,” the actors shared. “It was a dream come true to play a thrill-seeking, adventurous married couple. We’re chuffed to bits to be a part of such a brilliant show.”

On Thursday, February 17 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nicktoons, Jordan Fisher (To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You) guest stars as Barrington, Clara’s snobby cousin. Check out Campbell, Mays and Fisher in the brand new season two clips below, courtesy of Animation Magazine and ComicBook.com!

The first clip sees Fisher voice Barrington, the snobby cousin of Clara in an episode set to air February 17th at 9PM ET/PT. He invites Clara and her "loser friends" to a fancy party while also complaining about how anyone that's anyone never walks, regardless of the distance. The second has Campbell and Mays voicing "an obnoxious, thrill-seeking couple" named Bill and Liz, and, well, let's just say they have quite the influence on the family.



Additional guest stars featured throughout season two are Leah Lewis (The Half of It), Nat Faxon (The Way Way Back), Lacey Chabert (Mean Girls), Eddie Leavy (A.P. Bio), Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants), Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds), Jon Barinholtz (Dumb and Dumber To), Jennifer Lewis (The Princess and the Frog), Tom Wilson (The Patrick Star Show), Dave Foley (The Kids in the Hall, Newsradio), Luke Youngblood (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone), Phil LaMarr (Futurama) and Josh Brener (The Internship).

Jordan Fisher as Barrington in It’s Pony.

It’s Pony stars Jessica DiCicco (Adventure Time) as Annie Bramley, an optimistic and determined farm girl living in the city with her family and best friend Pony; Josh Zuckerman (Strange Angel) as Pony Bramley, who is naïve and impulsive, but loves Annie more than anything; Abe Benrubi (E.R.) as George Bramley, who treats Pony as a nuisance, but recognizes the special bond he shares with Annie; and India de Beaufort (All Hail King Julien) as Helen Bramley, the enterprising, chicken-loving heart of the household who’s always up for a bit of fun.


Created by Ant Blades, It’s Pony is inspired by a short from Nickelodeon’s 2015 International Animated Shorts Program.





Originally published: January 14, 2022.

H/T: ASF /@SweetShop209.

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Madden 22 Adds Rugrats and TMNT in New Nickelodeon Crossover Event

Two classic franchises are bringing some new content to the game!


Madden 22 has announced a new Nickelodeon crossover is coming to the game, and this time they're bringing the Rugrats and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to the virtual gridiron!

Here's everything we currently know about the new Nickelodeon content hitting Madden 22 and which game modes it could affect.

Madden 22 reveals Nickelodeon crossover for second-straight year

Madden 22 and Nickelodeon, as well as the NFL and Nickelodeon, have decided to once again embrace nostalgia with their partnership.

Last year, we saw this happen for the first time as Madden 21 teamed up with SpongeBob to bring plenty of new content to The Yard.


That included several new challenge types in The Yard, new gear for your custom player to wear, and a Bikini Bottom inspired arena.

During last year's crossover, players could check out a SpongeBob-inspired Reef-Top location in The Yard. By completing challenges, players could unlock exclusive gear based on the series. There were also new modes for the game, such as The Flying Dutchman's Ghostly Grab, Sandy's Rocket Arm Rally, and The Goo Lagoon Bowl.


Now, they appear to be channeling that same spirit as Nickelodeon prepares to present an NFL Wild Card game between the Cowboys and 49ers on Nickelodeon on Jan. 16 with their own special style of effects.

With that game coming this weekend, players won't have to wait long as all the new Nickelodeon content is landing this Friday, January 14, 2022.

When making the announcement of the Nickelodeon return, EA teased that Rugrats and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles would be the focus.

TMNT and Rugrats will bring new content to Madden 22

While last year's new content was entirely SpongeBob themed, it looks like we're getting a pair of nostalgic arrivals in Madden 22.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Rugrats are two of Nickelodeon's most beloved franchises, and they've seen success with plenty of reboots and revivals since then.

Now both classic franchises are hitting Madden 22, and one thing we can almost guarantee is new content for The Yard.

This will likely mean challenges, gear, and arenas that are both Rugrats and TMNT themed for The Yard.

There's also the possibility that they'll ooze their way over to Madden 22 Ultimate Team, which didn't get much Nickelodeon love last time. MUT 22 is at a transition point right now as Zero Chill just wrapped up and Team of the Year voting has just kicked off. They just dropped the final Team of the Week lineups and likely have Playoffs, Pro Bowl, and Super Bowl promos waiting in the wings, but a Nickelodeon one could be very fun.

It's a safe bet this year's promotion will offer something similar to last year, but it's hard to say just how different this year's theme will be. We could see last year's modes slightly altered to reflect the different properties, or we could see new ones altogether.

Ultimate Team promos can shine when they get creative and also bring good quality players, so there's a lot of potential here if they go all out with the Nickelodeon content in Madden 22.

All will be revealed on January 14!

Update (1/14) - EA Sports is bringing back the content from last year's SpongeBob takeover in Madden's The Yard mode and adding new gear based on other Nick shows like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Rugrats. The new event is called Nickelodeon Slime Time, named after the network's NFL Slimetime series, and features a Nickelodeon-inspired field adored with things like SpongeBob's pineapple house and the Krusty Krab.


Nickelodeon Joins Madden NFL 2021 🏈 | Nickelodeon Cartoon Universe


Football fans, we really think you're going to enjoy this one! Nickelodeon is coming to Madden NFL 2021 with custom gear you can use to show off your passion for your favorite Nickelodeon shows. Which piece of Nick gear will we see your characters in? 👀🏈

#NickToons #Nickelodeon #NFL #Madden #Gaming

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Originally published: January 12, 2022 at 22:37 GMT.

Original source: RealSport101; Additional sources: ComicBook.com, GameSpot.

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Nickelodeon Gives New Titles to 'ZJ Sparkleton' and 'The Hamster Show'

Nickelodeon has revealed that two of the network's upcoming animated series have new show names: ZJ Sparkleton is now titled Zokie Sparkleby, and The Hamster Show is now called Hamsterdale!


Announced during Nickelodeon Upfront 2021, both new creator-driven 2D-animated series will help fuel Nickelodeon's ever-expanding content slate.

In buddy comedy Zokie Sparkleby, "quirky 10-year-old vlogger Ruby discovers her only video channel follower is a tail-zapping space alien from the planet Pudge named ZJ Sparkleton, and they quickly become best friends. Along with their friend Earl, a talking con-man squirrel, Ruby teaches ZJ about her version of Earth, while ZJ learns to control his unpredictable powers." The series is aimed towards Kids aged 6-11.

In Hamsterdale, "8-year-old Harry is the proud owner of a crew of hamsters and the builder of their detailed and expansive tubed home. Little does Harry know that his furry friends are constantly watching him, believing that Harry is their King and they are his heroic protectors. Together, the hamsters explore their kingdom, comedically misunderstanding the human world and braving 'royal missions,' such as saving King Harry from daily doom, granting his wishes and keeping his life running smoothly." The series is being made for a preschool audience.

Both Zokie Sparkleby and Hamsterdale are produced by Nelvana, a world-leading international producer, distributor and licensor of children’s animated and live-action content, and slated to premiere on Nickelodeon in the U.S. in 2022, with international markets to follow.

“[Zokie Sparkleby and Hamsterdale] are great additions to Nickelodeon’s growing slate of new content because friendship, humor and relatable characters are at the core,” said Ramsey Naito, President, Nickelodeon Animation. “The series creators, Brian Morante and Zach Smith, have a history of bringing unique stories to life at Nickelodeon and we can’t wait to dive in with our production partners at Nelvana on these originals.”

“Nelvana is excited to build upon our partnership with Nickelodeon and contribute to their massive animation pipeline with new IP for a global audience,” Pam Westman, President, Nelvana. “With lovable characters and hilarious storylines, [Zokie Sparkleby and Hamsterdale] are two titles that we look forward to adding to our production slate.”

ZJ Sparkleton and The Hamster Show are taking their place alongside other series from Nickelodeon’s animated content pipeline--the largest in its history to ever be produced.

ZJ Sparkleton is created by Brian Morante (Penguins of Madagascar, Breadwinners, SpongeBob SquarePants). Mike Geiger (3 Amigonauts, Winston Steinburger and Sir Dudley Ding Dong) is the director and Lynne Warner (Corn & Peg, The Most Magnificent Thing) is the supervising producer for Nelvana.

The Hamster Show is created by Zach Smith (Baby Shark’s Big Show!). Jason Groh (Go Away, Unicorn!, Wishfart) is the director and Lynne Warner (Corn & Peg, The Most Magnificent Thing) is the supervising producer for Nelvana.


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Nickelodeon to Premiere 'Warped!' on Thursday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT)

NICKELODEON’S NEW LIVE-ACTION COMEDY SERIES, WARPED!,
SET TO PREMIERE THURSDAY, JAN. 20, AT 7:30 P.M. (ET/PT)


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HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--Dec. 20, 2021--Nickelodeon’s new live-action buddy comedy series Warped! is set to premiere Thursday, Jan. 20, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The show follows two employees of a popular comic book shop, Warped!, who learn to embrace their differences, become best friends and set off to create the world’s greatest graphic novel.

In Warped!, Milo (Anton Starkman), the beloved head geek at a popular strip-mall comic book shop, Warped!, finds his world disrupted when his boss hires a new employee. With the quirky and excitable Ruby (Kate Godfrey, All That) now on the payroll, the two form an unlikely alliance to create the world’s greatest graphic novel.  Joining them in their adventures are Darby (Ariana Molkara, Septembers of Shiraz), a smart and fashion-forward friend who is always there to lend a hand, and Hurley (Christopher Martinez, Timmy Failure), a neighboring pizza shop employee who spends his time coming up with brilliant culinary creations.


Warped! is created, written and executive produced by Kevin Kopelow & Heath Seifert (All That, Good Burger) with Kevin Kay (All That, Lip Sync Battle Shorties) serving as executive producer.  Jeny Quine (Cousins For Life, The Thundermans) also serves as executive producer.  The pilot is directed and executive produced by Jonathan Judge (A Loud House Christmas, All That, Punky Brewster).  Production is overseen for Nickelodeon by Zack Olin and Shauna Phelan, Co-Heads of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Live-Action. Bryan Schwartz serves as Nickelodeon’s Executive in Charge of Production for Warped!.

Nickelodeon, now in its 42nd 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 brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of ViacomCBS Inc. (Nasdaq: VIACA, VIAC).





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Update (12/31) - TikTok star Parker Pannell will be a recurring guest star on Warped! Pannell will play Carl, “a super loud-mouth, abrasive jerk. [...] He’s the character you love to hate.”

Update (1/5/22) - To celebrate the premiere of Warped!, Nickelodeon recently held a Warped! costume contest at the 2021 Los Angeles Comic-Con!:





Nickelodeon Danger Force/Warped! Countdown Screen Bug (2022)


Taken during the SpongeBob SquarePants episode, “Salsa Imbecilicus”.


Originally published: December 20, 2021 at 20:53 GMT.

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Buffalo Bills Offense Named NVP of 'NFL Slimetime' Week 19

After scoring a touchdown on every drive, Week 19's NFL Slimetime NVP goes to the entire Buffalo Bills offense! The Bills are headed to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs in Divisional Round of the playoffs.



Join Television host Nate Burleson and Nickelodeon star Dylan Gilmer as the end zones become the “slime zones” and watch weekly NFL highlights like you’ve never seen them before. Catch NFL Slimetime, every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT on Nickelodeon, and Paramount+ the following day! Try Paramount+ for FREE at ParamountPlus.com.


Originally published: January 20, 2022.

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Warped! | Cast & Crew Interviews | Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon will premiere Warped!, a brand new live-action comedy on Thursday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT), and to celebrate, below is a hand-picked selection of interviews with the cast and crew of Nick's all new sitcom! To find out more about Warped!, click here!

Nickelodeon Latin America Unveils 2022 Highlights

Migdalis Silva, Nickelodeon's Brand Lead for the LatAm North and LatAm South Hubs, has revealed some of Nickelodeon's upcoming highlights for Nick channels in Latin America (Latinoamérica) and Brazil (Brasil)!


Talking to ttvnews, Silva revealed: "This year we are coming with very strong content. We have the relaunch of Rugrats, a new version of Nickelodeon's iconic babies. It's done in spectacular 3D and has already premiered on Paramount+. It will arrive on the channel in March. It still has the same essence of the 90′ show, but brought to the 2000s. They have technology, cell phones, tablets and entertainment, and characters have been given a much more positive approach, girls were empowered, but it's still Angelica, Tommy and Chuckie.

"We also have new seasons of SpongeBob SquarePants, adding two new series to its ecosystem: The Patrick Star Show and Kamp Koral. We have new seasons of new shows such as Danger Force, Side Hustle, Young Dylan, The Loud House and The Casagrandes. And we continue with new episodes of Blue's Clues & You!, Baby Shark, Paw Patrol, Garden Academy.

"We also have important releases, new live-action and new animated series, but among the most important is Star Trek: Prodigy, from the Star Trek franchise, which launches in February on Paramount+ and then we'll have it later on the channel. It's a spectacular series in 3D, with wonderful technology and incredible stories with a lot of humor. And we have the launch of The Smurfs, which also launches in February and a whole lot more.

"We have a lot of new content and a lot of new episodes coming to our screens during 2022."

Silva also talked about the kind of stories that Nickelodeon looks for when it comes to filling TV screens: "First that they are original stories, comedy, irreverence, that the audience identifies with stories that are relevant to today's kids from six to nine years old, that is their world, with technology, innovation, values, ecological care because the prosocial side is super important in our brand. I think all those kinds of stories are what we're looking for at Nick."

Silva also revealed that producing local content, similar to Club 57 and Kally's Mashup, is extremely important to Nickelodeon: "We want to continue to take the brand everywhere, growing in the content universe. ViacomCBS is a leading company in the world, creating content for our channels and for third parties. It's a spectacular production volume, with fantastic partners. For Paramount+, the level of production is incredible, both in the U.S. and locally. I personally love local content. I believe in local content. In LatAm there are wonderful creators and producers, and betting on local talent is very important."

From ttvnews:

Nickelodeon celebra 25 años con varias novedades en contenidos

El canal está celebrando un cuarto de siglo al aire con un 2022 cargado de estrenos, producciones originales, nuevas temporadas y el regreso de algunos de los personajes más icónicos de los últimos 25 años.

Este año Nickelodeon está celebrando su 25° aniversario y en conmemoración de este hito tan importante el canal se viste de fiesta y se prepara para celebrar de la mano de todos los personajes que llevaron la marca a ser una de las más reconocidas de contenido para niños a nivel mundial.

Así, el canal alista un 2022 lleno de estrenos, nuevas temporadas, producciones originales y revivals de algunos de sus shows más amados. Migdalis Silva, Brand Lead de Nickelodeon para los Hubs de LatAm Norte y LatAm Sur, compartió con ttvnews detalles acerca de estas y otras novedades que prepara Nickelodeon para este año.

¿Qué implica para Nickelodeon el 25° aniversario del canal?

Es un número importante. Son 25 años entreteniendo a la audiencia y lo más bonito es que hemos pasado de generación en generación. Los papás de hoy fueron niños Nickelodeon, crecieron viendo Nick, entonces se extiende lo que es la marca a estas nuevas generaciones. Los papás que fueron fans de shows como Hey Arnold o Los Rugrats quieren que sus hijos vean ese tipo de contenido porque saben que son divertidos, entretenidos.

Nosotros estamos comenzando el año a nivel de pantalla en la parte lineal con una campaña que se llama «Nick Parade», que es una celebración de todos los personajes que se vienen a divertir, es el comienzo del año, entonces comenzamos el año con esta gran celebración, con capítulos nuevos de todas las series. También estamos estrenando una nueva serie que se llama Middlemost Post. Traemos contenido súper entretenido para comenzar con mucha fuerza el año.

¿Qué ha aportado la marca Nickelodeon y sus producciones a las generaciones a través de los años?

El contenido de Nickelodeon es divertido, es irreverente, pero a la vez es seguro. La audiencia se identifica con los personajes y las historias. Tenemos un caso como The Loud House, que es la vida de un niño con 10 hermanas y cómo lo vuelven loco. Y todos tenemos conflictos y rivalidades con los hermanos. También series como Bob Esponja que ha crecido muchísimo, con más de 22 años en el mercado y cuya franquicia se está extendiendo en 2022 con la nueva versión de Kamp Koral, el show de Patricio, es decir, el ecosistema de Bob Esponja se extiende y llega a otras audiencias. Tiene un personaje tan noble, tan bueno y que siempre tiene un mensaje positivo.

En Nickelodeon somos irreverentes, pero somos un canal seguro, donde tenemos siempre un mensaje positivo. Nos enfocamos en hacer de este mundo uno más divertido para la audiencia, especialmente en estos momentos tan inciertos que estamos viviendo. Por ejemplo en 2020 cuando comenzó la pandemia realizamos una campaña en pantalla explicándole a los niños cómo entretenerse en casa y sobrellevar esto de una manera divertida, del punto de vista Nick.

¿Cómo se adaptó Nickelodeon a la pandemia y estos años de incertidumbre?

Por suerte estamos cerrando el año muy bien, con buenos números. La audiencia continúa sintonizando y viéndonos. Por supuesto nos hemos reinventado. Nos tocó durante el primer año hacer cosas un poco más atractivas y mucho contenido digital, porque sabemos que hay una disrupción de dónde se encuentra la audiencia hoy en día y con tantas plataformas y tanto contenido. Y la ventaja de Nickelodeon es que sus contenidos están en todas partes. Tenemos nuestro sitio web, el canal de YouTube, se lanzó Pluto TV con contenido clásico de Nickelodeon tanto para los chiquitos como para los más grandes y el año pasado se lanzó Paramount+ con un contenido espectacular. Estamos en todas partes con todo tipo de contenido.

Durante la pandemia estábamos grabando la segunda temporada de Club 57, que fue un gran desafío porque se filmó en Colombia y teníamos que viajar con todos los protocolos, pero salió al aire con mucho éxito. Y hemos lanzado contenidos digitales que nos están funcionando maravilloso, como más recientemente Nick Snack, que es una especie de late-night show, con unos números espectaculares. Hemos hecho dos Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards en México, totalmente virtuales, con récord de votación. Uno debe reinventarse y llevar el entretenimiento a donde sea que esté la audiencia.

¿Cuáles son las novedades que prepara el canal para 2022?

Este año venimos con contenidos muy fuertes. Tenemos el relanzamiento de Los Rugrats, una nueva versión de los icónicos bebes de Nickelodeon. Esta hecha en un 3D espectacular y ya se estrenó en Paramount+. Llegará en marzo al canal. Sigue teniendo la misma esencia del show de los 90′, pero llevado a los años 2000. Tienen tecnología, celulares, tabletas y diversión, y personajes que se les dio un enfoque mucho más positivo, se empoderaron a las chicas, pero siguen Angélica, Tommy y Carlitos…

Tenemos también nuevas temporadas de Bob Esponja, sumando a su ecosistema dos series nuevas que son Patricio Estrella y Kamp Koral. Tenemos nuevas temporadas de los shows nuevos como Danger Force, Side Hustle, Young Dylan, The Loud House y Los Casagrandes. Y seguimos con nuevos capítulos de Blue’s Clues y tu, Baby Shark, Paw Patrol, Garden Academy.

También tenemos lanzamientos importantes, nuevos live-actions y nuevas animaciones, pero dentro de lo más importante está Star Trek: Prodigy, de la franquicia de Star Trek, que se lanza en febrero en Paramount+ y luego lo tendremos más adelante en el canal. Es una serie espectacular en 3D, con tecnología maravillosa e historias increíbles con mucho humor. Y tenemos el lanzamiento de Los Pitufos, que se lanza también en febrero y muchísimo más.

Tenemos mucho contenido nuevo y mucho volumen de episodios nuevos que llegarán a nuestras pantallas durante 2022.

¿Qué tipo de historias son las que busca Nickelodeon a la hora de llenar su pantalla?

Primero que sean historias originales, comedia, irreverencia, que la audiencia se identifique con historias que sean relevantes a los niños de hoy en día de seis a nueve años, que sea su mundo, con tecnología, innovación, valores, cuidado ecológico porque el lado prosocial es súper importante en nuestra marca. Creo que todo ese tipo de historias es lo que buscamos en Nick.

Recientemente fue nombrada Brand Lead de Nickelodeon para los Hubs de LatAm Norte y Sur. ¿Qué implica este nuevo desafío profesional?

Estoy muy feliz y honrada de que la compañía haya confiado en mí para este nuevo rol. Obviamente vienen muchos retos interesantes pero creo que lo más importante es la oportunidad de llevar el contenido fuera de la pantalla lineal, con AVOD, Paramount+, etc. Nosotros buscamos llevar el contenido donde sea que esté la audiencia. Y además, la parte prosocial para nosotros es muy importante; el compromiso con la audiencia de crear conciencia y hacer de este mundo uno más divertido.

¿Cuáles son los mayores desafíos a la hora de crear contenido para los más chiquitos?

Hoy en día hay tanto contenido en el mundo y para nosotros en LatAm lo más importante es que el contenido local pueda viajar y funcione en todos los mercados. Que sean historias relevantes, que la audiencia se identifique y a la vez aspiracionales. Y que aporten algo extra, que la audiencia encuentre buenos valores y mensajes positivos. Nuestros contenidos todos tienen un mensaje positivo, sea trabajo en equipo, comunicación, no sentirte discriminado, amor propio, con temas tan relevantes como la diversidad y la inclusión. Nick siempre ha sido un canal diverso e inclusivo, y creo que ahí está el secreto.

¿Cuáles son sus principales objetivos para 2022?

Tenemos muchos. Queremos seguir llevando la marca a todas partes, creciendo en el universo de contenido. ViacomCBS es una empresa líder en el mundo, creando contenido para nuestros canales y para terceros. Es un volumen de producción espectacular, con socios fantásticos. Para Paramount+, el nivel de producción es increíble, tanto en EEUU como a nivel local. A mi personalmente me gusta mucho el contenido local. Creo en el contenido local. En LatAm hay creadores y productores maravillosos, y apostar por el talento local es muy importante.

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¿Opiniones finales de buyers? Pedro Lascurain, TV Azteca (México): ‘Hemos tenido 25 zooms esta semana y unos 5 la siguiente, aunque cada día sumamos nuevas citas. Buscamos películas, mejor con taquilla en México; series exitosas en su país de origen; animaciones infantiles de historias apasionadas; y formatos para co-producir buenas historias’. Mercedes Feü, ViacomCBS Cono Sur: ‘Buscamos sobretodo big shows, entretenimiento e historias globales que puedan desplegarse en nuestro ecosistema digital first: OTT (Paramount+ y Pluto TV), free TV (Telefe y Chilevisión), TV paga (MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon) y Digital (Mitelefe, Chilevision.cl y Chvnoticias.cl)’.

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