Nickelodeon USA Scores 52 Straight Weeks at Number One and Wins the Month of July 2016 with Kids 2-11, Kids 2-5

Original Nickelodeon Press Release via Business Wire:

Nickelodeon Scores 52 Straight Weeks at Number One and Wins the Month of July with Kids 2-11, Kids 2-5

Net Claims Month’s Top Kids’ Shows Across All TV, Led By Number-One The Loud House

Henry Danger Hits Series High as Month’s Top Telecast Across All Kid Demos, Ranks as Number-One Kids’ Show Year to Date

Nick Owns Top 5 Preschool Shows on All TV in July

August 02, 2016 06:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nickelodeon notched its 52nd straight week (7/25-31/16) as the number-one kids’ net (K2-11 2.2/633K, +5% over last year; K2-5 2.6/290K, +8%) in total day, while also finishing the month of July (6/27-7/31/16) at the top with a new generation of the highest-rated shows on television for Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11 and Kids 2-5. Nick also out-performed its closest competitor this month by +22% in rating with Kids 2-11, while besting the 3rd place competitor by +38%.

Nickelodeon closed July as the number-one network with Kids 2-11 (2.2/645K; up +16% over last year) and Kids 2-5 (2.6/296K, +13%). Nick’s July win was driven by its live-action and animation lineup, which delivered TV’s top show with Kids 2-11 (The Loud House) and the top show with Kids 6-11 (The Thundermans). Nickelodeon is also the number-one destination for preschoolers for July and the year to date, with the month’s top 5 preschool programs on all TV belonging to Nick (#1 PAW Patrol, #2 Shimmer and Shine, #3 Blaze and the Monster Machines, #4 Bubble Guppies, #5 Team Umizoomi).

Henry Danger scored this month’s top telecast on all TV with Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11 with its Sunday, July 17, episode garnering the show’s all-time highest kid ratings ever. Additionally, with Live +7 data, this episode of Henry Danger posted strong double-digit gains and averaged a 6.5/1.9M with Kids 2-11, up +30% vs Live +Same Day; a 8.8/1.5M with Kids 6-11, up +31%; and 3.2M total viewers, up +24%. Year to date, Henry Danger is the number-one program with Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11, followed by another new Nick hit, Game Shakers.

Also highlighting the net’s monthly win is the third annual Kids’ Choice Sports, which scored the franchise its highest K2-11 and K6-11 ratings to date, boasting double-digit increases among Kids 6-11, in particular.

Nickelodeon, now in its 37th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

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Record-Setting Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 And Henry Danger Clinch Nickelodeon USA's 50th Straight Week At Number One

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RECORD-SETTING KIDS’ CHOICE SPORTS 2016 AND HENRY DANGER

CLINCH NICKELODEON’S 50TH STRAIGHT WEEK AT NUMBER ONE

Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 and Henry Danger Each Reached Ratings Peaks this Week

and Claimed Basic Cable’s Top Spots with Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11

NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant Honored with Legend Award in Gold Slime Dousing at Nickelodeon's 'Kids' Choice Sports 2016' (Photo: Nickelodeon)

NEW YORK--July, 19, 2016—Just as it finishes its 50th straight week at number one with Kids 2-11, Nickelodeon notched back-to-back wins this weekend with record-setting, best-ever performances from its third annual Kids’ Choice Sports awards and Henry Danger, the net’s live-action hit which stands as the top-rated kids’ show on all TV this year. Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 and Henry Danger also blitzed this week’s basic cable rankings by settling into the top two spots with Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11, with Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 a close second only to top-ranked Henry Danger.

Simulcast on Nickelodeon, Nicktoons and TeenNick, Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 (Sunday, July 17, 8-9:30, all times ET/PT) scored its highest K2-11 and K6-11 ratings to date, boasting double-digit increases among Kids 6-11 in particular. Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 posted a 4.6/1.3MM among K2-11 (up +5% over last year’s show) and a 6.1/1.1MM with K6-11 (up +11%). The show also scored 2.5 million total viewers across Nick’s TV platforms. Additionally, the show also was the top TV pick with Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11 among the week’s other sports-themed content, besting by triple digits shows like the 2016 ESPY Awards, ESPN Home Run Derby, and FOX’s All Star Game.

Voting on Nick.com and the Nick Apps increased by +40% over last year.

Hosted for the second straight year by Seattle Seahawks two-time Super Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson, Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 featured a roster of mega-sports star winners like Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Alex Morgan, Cam Newton, Ronda Rousey, Odell Beckham Jr., Rob Gronkowski, Leticia Bufoni, Usain Bolt, Simone Biles and Wilson himself. The only show where kids celebrate their favorite athletes and the year’s most unforgettable sports moments, Kids’ Choice Sports bestowed NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant with this year’s Legend Award, and then doused him from head to toe in glistening gold slime.

Nickelodeon’s Henry Danger advanced its current standing as TV’s top show with Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11 with another milestone—achieving its all-time highest ratings ever with Kids 2-11 and Kids 6-11 for its Sunday-night episode (July 17, 7:30 p.m.). Henry Danger over-indexed its current series average by double digits in all kid demos: Among K2-11, it averaged a 5.0/1.5MM, up +50%; a 6.7/1.2MM with K6-11, up +56%; and it drew 2.6 million total viewers, up +46%.

For July 11-17, 2016, which marks Nickelodeon’s 50th straight week at number one, Nick was again the number-one network with K2-11 (2.4/696K; up +20%) and K2-5 (2.7/301K; up +23%), while tying for first with K6-11 (2.2/395K; up 22%)--its strongest weekly showing with this demo since the beginning of this year. The week’s top kids’ show also all belong to Nick: 9 of the top 10 with Kids 2-11; 7 of the top 10 with Kids 6-11 and 6 out of top 10 with Kids 2-5.

Nickelodeon’s gains this week also follow its winning performance during the recently completed second quarter, where it topped Kids 2-11 and Kids 2-5 ratings and lodged the top shows, as well. In 2Q ’16, Nick was home to 6 out of the top 10 kids programs with Kids 2-11 (#1 Henry Danger, #2 The Loud House, #3 The Thundermans, #5 SpongeBob SquarePants, #7 School of Rock, #9 ALVINNN!!!); 5 out of the top 10 preschool shows (#1 Team Umizoomi, #2 PAW Patrol, #4 Blaze and the Monster Machines, #6 Bubble Guppies, #8 Shimmer and Shine); and 5 of the top 10 shows with K6-11 (#1 Henry Danger, #2 The Thundermans, #6 School of Rock, #8 The Loud House, #9 Bella and the Bulldogs).

Nickelodeon, now in its 37th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

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(Ratings Source: Nielsen Media Research, Live+Sameday, KCS ratings based on aggregate viewing on Nick, Nicktoons and TeenNick; Rankers based on 4 telecast minimum--2Q16: Live+same day, 3/28/16-6/26/16; 2016 YTD: Most Current, 12/28/15-7/17/16)

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Kids' Choice Sports 2016 | Kobe Bryant Gets Slimed in 360 | Nickelodeon

Feel like a legend when you get up close and personal with Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers as he is honored with the Legend Award and gets the traditional gold sliming at Kids' Choice Sports!:



Watch the encores of Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016, Monday, July 18, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon USA, Tuesday July 19, at 2 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nicktoons, Wednesday, July 20, at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on TeenNick, and right now on Nickelodeon on Demand!

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Kids' Choice Sports 2016 | Steph Curry & Klay Thompson Play Big Slime Ballers in 360 | Nickelodeon

The Splash Brothers of the Golden State Warriors, Steph Curry and Klay Thompson duke it out at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016 to see who can slime the most kids in Big Slime Ballers!:



Watch the encore of Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016, Monday, July 18, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon USA, Tuesday July 19, at 2 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nicktoons, Wednesday, July 20, at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on TeenNick, and right now on Nickelodeon on Demand!

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Nickelodeon News Bytes - Sunday 17th July 2016

NickALive!'s pick of Nickelodeon news, highlights and more from around the internet!:

Kids' Choice Sports 2016 | Slime Time For Kobe | 360 Photo | Nickelodeon

Wanna see Kobe Bryant get the slime-of-a-lifetime? Tune in to Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016 on Sunday, July 17 at 8pm/7c, only on Nick USA!:

Behind-The-Scenes Of Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016 With Breanna Yde & Ricardo Hurtado

School of Rock's Breanna Yde (Tomika) and Ricardo Hurtado (Freddy) get a super behind the scenes look at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016 arena! Find out who wins a prestigious mohawked blimp this year's Kids' Choice Sports awards, Sunday, July 17th at 8 p.m. (ET/PT), only on Nick USA!:



Did you hear? Nickelodeon's School of Rock has been nominated for a Emmy Award!

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Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Alex Morgan, Cam Newton, Ronda Rousey, Odell Beckham Jr., Rob Gronkowski, Leticia Bufoni, Usain Bolt, Simone Biles and Show Host Russell Wilson All Receive Top Honors At Nickelodeon's Kids’ Choice Sports 2016

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release:

STEPHEN CURRY, LEBRON JAMES, ALEX MORGAN, CAM NEWTON, RONDA ROUSEY, ODELL BECKHAM JR., ROB GRONKOWSKI,

LETICIA BUFONI, USAIN BOLT, SIMONE BILES AND SHOW HOST RUSSELL WILSON ALL RECEIVE TOP HONORS

AT NICKELODEON’S KIDS’ CHOICE SPORTS 2016

NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant Honored with Legend Award in Gold Slime Dousing

Oliver Callanan of Portland, Oregon, Wins $50,000 in Kids’ Choice Sports 2016

Triple Shot Soccer Challenge

Awards Show Airs Sunday, July 17, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon

** For EPK and still photos from Kids’ Choice Sports 2016, please visit: http://www.epklink.com/nickkcs2016/

NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant Honored with Legend Award in Gold Slime Dousing at Nickelodeon's 'Kids' Choice Sports 2016' (Photo: Nickelodeon)

LOS ANGELES–July 14, 2016–Mega-sports stars Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Alex Morgan, Cam Newton, Ronda Rousey, Odell Beckham Jr., Rob Gronkowski, Leticia Bufoni, Usain Bolt, Simone Biles and this year’s host, Russell Wilson, were the winners at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2016, the only show where kids celebrate their favorite athletes and the year’s most unforgettable sports moments. Kids’ Choice Sports 2016--helmed for a second straight year by Seattle Seahawks two-time Super Bowl quarterback Wilson--was taped Thursday, July 14, from UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, and will premiere Sunday, July 17, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) as a simulcast on Nickelodeon, TeenNick and Nicktoons.

WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 14: Honoree Kobe Bryant reacts after being slimed while accepting the Legend award onstage during the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 14, 2016 in Westwood, California. The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 show airs on July 17, 2016 at 8pm on Nickelodeon. (Photo by Mike Windle/KCSports2016/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

Entering the arena greeted by hundreds of kid fans, NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant was presented with the gold-mohawked Kids’ Choice Sports Legend Award by Zendaya, in recognition of his record-breaking achievements, unrivaled talent and outstanding sportsmanship on and off the basketball court. Upon receiving his award, Bryant was doused from head to toe in glistening gold slime.

WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 14: Actress Zendaya attends the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 14, 2016 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

Throughout the event, three kids competed in Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 “Triple Shot Challenge” for an opportunity to each win $50,000. Pro-athletes cheered on Reynaldo Fernandez, of Los Angeles, Calif., Oliver Callanan, of Portland, Ore., and Jake Lombardo, of Wayne, N.J., as they each attempted to make their shot across basketball, soccer and football, respectively. Callanan took home the big win on his first try, with a 30-yard kick that hit the crossbar and earned him $50,000.

WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 14: Host Russell Wilson speaks onstage during the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 14, 2016 in Westwood, California. The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 show airs on July 17, 2016 at 8pm on Nickelodeon. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The slime-filled celebration also featured five grand-scale, sports-themed challenges:

* CC Sabathia and Von Miller zipped their way through the KCS 500, an obstacle-ridden race around the perimeter of the entire arena, on high-speed pedal racing carts;

WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 14: Pro skateboarders Jagger Eaton (L) and Tony Hawk pose in the green room during the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 14, 2016 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/KCSports2016/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

* Tony Hawk and Jagger Eaton went head to head in a skateboard challenge and rolled down an epic 65-foot long ramp inside slime-filled Zorb balls in the Human Bowling Challenge;

WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 14: (L-R) Host Russell Wilson, NFL player Emmanuel Sanders and WWE personality Nikki Bella participate in a pie-eating contest onstage during the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 14, 2016 in Westwood, California. The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 show airs on July 17, 2016 at 8pm on Nickelodeon. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

* Victor Espinoza, Emanuel Sanders, Nikki and Brie Bella, Andre Drummond and Jamie Anderson took competitive eating to a new level in the Key Slime Pie Challenge;

* In the Smash Mountain challenge, Rob Gronkowski and fellow footballer Russell Wilson battled obstacles, scaled a nearly vertical 65-foot ramp and wielded sledgehammers to smash their way to the Kids’ Choice Sports medal;

WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 14: (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been converted to black and white.) NBA player Stephen Curry poses onstage during the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 14, 2016 in Westwood, California. The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 show airs on July 17, 2016 at 8pm on Nickelodeon. (Photo by Mike Windle/KCSports2016/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

* And teammates Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson faced off in the Big Slime Ballers Challenge, a three-point contest where each shot triggered slime-filled nets above kid rebounders.

WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 14: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Host Russell Wilson (L) and recording artist Ciara pose backstage during the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 14, 2016 in Westwood, California. The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 show airs on July 17, 2016 at 8pm on Nickelodeon. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/KCSports2016/WireImage)

Additional show moments included: a glitter-filled celebratory entrance at the top of the show by J.R. Smith, Iman Shumpert, Richard Jefferson, Tristan Thompson, and Dahntay Jones of the Cleveland Cavaliers toting their 2016 NBA Championship trophy; a dance-off featuring Rob Gronkowski going toe to toe against Ciara; the hockey-themed Celebrity Headshot with LA Kings Tyler Toffoli and Nick Cannon; and, of course, multiple slimings. Michael Strahan, and stars of Nickelodeon’s Game Shakers also made special appearances throughout the show.

WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 14: (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been colored digitally.) NBA player Chris Bosh (L) attends the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 14, 2016 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images)

Nickelodeon will have a robust digital offering for Kids’ Choice Sports 2016, supplying content before, during and after the big show on Nick.com/sports, the Nick App on iOS and Android devices, as well as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Kids and families from around the country showed their support for their favorite athletes, teams and sports moments by casting votes in 12 categories, from May 23-July 11.

WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 14: NBA player Kobe Bryant (top) and (L-R) Vanessa Laine Bryant, Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant, and Natalia Diamante Bryant attend the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 14, 2016 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Dave Mangels/Getty Images)

On Sunday, July 17, kids will be able to interact with the show and play along throughout the broadcast, engaging with photos and videos from the event, as well as vote live to impact the show and create memes. Nick.com/sports will provide exclusive access to all the stars and athletes all night long.

WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 14: Host Cam Newton runs offstage during the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 14, 2016 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/KCSports2016/WireImage)

Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 will simulcast on TeenNick and Nicktoons on Sunday, July 17, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). Encore presentations, include Sunday, July 17, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT) and Monday, July 18, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon, Tuesday July 19, at 2 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nicktoons, and Wednesday, July 20, at 8 a.m. (ET/PT), on TeenNick. The telecast will also be available via Nickelodeon on Demand beginning Friday, July 17.

WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 14: NFL player Rob Gronkowski speaks onstage during the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 14, 2016 in Westwood, California. The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2016 show airs on July 17, 2016 at 8pm on Nickelodeon. (Photo by Mike Windle/KCSports2016/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 sponsors are Always®, FCA US LLC, Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes®, Nationwide® and Popsicle®.

The following are Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2016 winners:

BEST MALE ATHLETE
LeBron James (NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers)

BEST FEMALE ATHLETE
Alex Morgan (NWSL, Orlando Pride)

FAVORITE NEWCOMER
Simone Biles (Professional Artistic Gymnast)

HANDS OF GOLD
Odell Beckham, Jr. (NFL, New York Giants)

CLUTCH PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Stephen Curry (NBA, Golden State Warriors)

SICKEST MOVES
Stephen Curry (NBA, Golden State Warriors)

DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME AWARD
Ronda Rousey (UFC, MMA Fighter)

KING OF SWAG
Cam Newton (NFL, Carolina Panthers)

QUEEN OF SWAG
Leticia Bufoni (Professional Skateboarder)

BEST CANNON
Russell Wilson (NFL, Seattle Seahawks)

BIGGEST POWERHOUSE
Rob Gronkowski (NFL, New England Patriots)

NEED FOR SPEED
Usain Bolt (Professional Track & Field Athlete)

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Nickelodeon Unveils Star-Studded Kids' Choice Sports 2016 Attendee Line-Up

Nickelodeon has revealed the star-studded lineup for Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016!

Hosted by Seattle Seahawks' two-time Super Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson, Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016 celebrates kids' favorite athletes, teams and sports moments in one big, slimy event. The show will tape live from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 14, and air on Sunday, July 17, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon USA.

Among the celebrities attending Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016 will be: Kobe Bryant (Legend Award recipient); Cam Newton (Carolina Panthers, All In With Cam Newton); Rob Gronkowski (New England Patriots, Crashletes); Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson (Golden State Warriors); Alex Morgan (Orlando Pride); J.R. Smith, Kyrie Irving, Richard Jefferson, Dahntay Jones, Tristan Thompson, Iman Shumpert (Cleveland Cavaliers); Von Miller (Denver Broncos); Andre Drummond (Detroit Pistons); Michael Strahan; Nick Cannon; Tony Hawk (Skateboarder); Antonio Brown (Pittsburgh Steelers); Letícia Bufoni (Skateboarder); CC Sabathia (New York Yankees); Nikki and Brie Bella (WWE Divas); Victor Espinoza (Professional Jockey); Emmanuel Sanders (Denver Broncos); Jamie Anderson (Snowboarder); Tyler Toffoli (Los Angeles Kings); Alana Smith (Skateboarder); Jagger Eaton (Skateboarder, Jagger Eaton's Mega Life); Cree Cicchino, Madisyn Shipman (Game Shakers); Ella Anderson, Riele Downs, Sean Ryan Fox (Henry Danger), and many more!

Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016 logo source: Just Jared Jr..

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Nickelodeon And Russell Wilson Unveil Kids' Choice Sports 2016 Plans

Many of the USA's top athletes will be taking the new stage at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016 on Thursday 14th July 2016. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will be returning to host Nickelodeon's third annual Kids' Choice Sports awards ceremony at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles where sports stars Cam Newton, Rob Gronkowski, Stephen Curry, Serena Williams and LeBron James are among the night's nominees. To celebrate, The Wrap has unveiled a first-look at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016 stage and a fantastic interview with Russell Wilson and Nickelodeon veteran, Jay Schmalholz, the producer of Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016!:

Russell Wilson Promises That Nickelodeon’s ‘Kids’ Choice Sports 2016’ Is ‘Going to Be Monumental’ (Exclusive Photos)

“Sliming Kobe Bryant for the Legend Award is a big, big deal to me,” the NFL quarterback-turned-awards-host tells TheWrap

Nickelodeon’s “Kids’ Choice Sports 2016” is going to be bigger, better and slimier than ever — or so host and former Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson claims.

“Last year was epic, this year is going to be monumental,” the Seattle Seahawks quarterback and second-time host told TheWrap. “We have bigger challenges, we have the Splash Brothers [NBA stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson] shooting three-point challenges, we have Rob Gronkowski running around.”

But the moment that he is most excited about involves Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who retired earlier this year after 20 years in the NBA.

“Sliming Kobe for the Legend Award is a big, big deal to me. He has been such a major factor in the game of basketball all over the world for so long,” Wilson said.

With Nickelodeon having honored David Beckham and Derek Jeter as “legends” over the past two years, “part of the ritual and the honoring is the gold slime,” producer Jay Schmalholz revealed. “Russell has a few tricks up his sleeve and Kobe is in for a real surprise,” he promised.

As for the rest of the show, which will be taped live from UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles on Thursday and premieres on Nickelodeon on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET, “we have definitely taken the challenges and we’ve monster-sized them,” Schmalholz continued.

“The set design alone really talks about the massive scale. Then, of course, the athletes taking part in the challenges keep getting bigger and bigger as well. Kids love seeing them compete against one another on a new turf.

“We have something called Smash Mountain, which will be [NFL players] Rob Gronkowski and Antonio Brown going head-to-head on a 75-foot ramp as a flood of 300 balls come tumbling down. They have to find the balls with their name on them and run back up hauling a sledgehammer, then smash three items to find a code and unlock their locker and get a medal,” he explained.

“It’s full of athleticism, fun and playfulness. Gronk is a big kid and so are we, and that’s what makes this game so unique.”

As for Wilson returning for the second year just like he did in two consecutive Super Bowls, “Russell is back because Russell is awesome. He did such a good job for last year, we were like, ‘Why change it up?'” Schmalholz said.

“He is a quarterback and he knows how to run the game.”

Wilson said the biggest challenge last year as host was perfecting his timing — especially when being bombarded with slime. “I got crushed — it took me a while to get that stuff off as I had to go backstage and shower. At least being married to an entertainer teaches me how to get in and out of these sessions a little quicker,” he explained.

Of course, the NFL star is referring to singer Ciara, whom he married in a romantic ceremony at England’s historic Peckforton Castle in Tarporley, Cheshire, on July 6.

“We wanted to have a special private wedding, we wanted to go away … we thought about doing it in the States but decided, ‘Let’s get married in a cool destination,'” he said about the unique location.

“It took a lot of work [to find], our wedding planner Mindy Weiss is unbelievable. The best part about the wedding was watching [Ciara] walk down the aisle. She was so stunning, it is a blessing to be with somebody who is such a special mom — she takes care of the little man [Future Zahir] all the time,” he gushed. “Then we had Earth, Wind and Fire play … they just brought down the house, they played so many great hits and kept the party going all night.

“I hadn’t been to Cheshire before — and it didn’t rain!” Wilson added, referring to the notoriously damp area of Northwest England. “It was really pretty there, it turned out just right for us.”

Stephen Curry, Cam Newton, Nick Cannon And Von Miller Among Stars Set to Participate In Kids' Choice Sports 2016

Stephen Curry and Cam Newton are among several top athletes who have signed on to take part in Nickelodeon's 2016 Kids' Choice Sports Awards, reports The Hollywood Reporter!

The Golden State Warriors basketball star and the Carolina Panthers quarterback, who is also currently hosting Nickelodeon's All In with Cam Newton, will participate in the third annual sports awards show, which celebrates kids and families' love of sports and top professional athletes.

In addition, Nickelodeon has lined up Nick Cannon, along with several other top athletes, to hit the stage at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles.

More KCS 2016: Kids' Choice Sports 2016 Nominees Revealed!

Also taking part are Curry's Warriors teammate Klay Thompson and fellow NBA pro Iman Shumper (Cleveland Cavaliers); NFL players Antonio Brown (Pittsburgh Steelers) and Von Miller (Denver Broncos); MLB player Prince Fielder (Texas Rangers); NHL player Tyler Toffoli (Los Angeles Kings); Triple Crown-winning jockey Victor Espinoza (American Pharoah); professional snowboarder Jamie Anderson; and professional skateboarders Leticia Bufoni and Tony Hawk.

UPDATE: JJJ has revealed that Game Shakers' stars Cree Cicchino and Madisyn Shipman will also be participating at the 2016 Kids’ Choice Sports Awards this coming weekend!

UPDATE 2: E! News is reporting that Michael Strahan and the Bella Twins will be in attendance for the star-studded show airing Sunday night at 8 p.m.!

"We're excited that we have the ESPYs this week. We have Kids' Choice Sports. It doesn't get any bigger or better," Russell shared with E! News. "To be able to share all these moments with these kids, it's going to be really special."

The two actresses will join skateboarder Jagger Eaton at the ceremony.

"Pinch me! Super stoked to be a part of the KCS 2016!" Cree told JJJ. "Can't wait for you to see who I'll be teamed up with representin' NYC..."

Madisyn added, "Oh my gah!!! Words can’t express how psyched I am about participating in the Kids’ Choice Sports awards this year! Although I'm not an 'athlete,' I’m really into personal fitness like kick-boxing and cycling. And as for who I hope to see at the Kids' Choice Sports, let's just say I hope the Beckham's are there this year!"

JJJ also chatted to Jagger about the event, "I am so stoked to be a part of this year’s Kids’ Choice Sports Awards! I'm a huge sports fan and can’t wait to be in the same space as some of my heroes. Thanks to my Nickelodeon family for the invite … See you there!"

Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2016 is set to tape on Thursday and will air from 8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT July 17 on Nick USA.

Seattle Seahawks two-time Super Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson will return as host, and retired NBA star Kobe Bryant is set to receive the Legend Award in recognition of his record-breaking achievements, unrivaled talent and outstanding sportsmanship on and off the basketball court.

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Kids' Choice Sports 2016 | 50K Perfect Pass Challenge w/ Odell Beckham Jr., Rashad Jennings & More | Nickelodeon

The Perfect Pass Challenge is one of the hardest challenges at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports... So who's gonna shoot their way to 50K this year? Nickelodeon searched the nation to find the best competitors and some of your favorite NFL players stopped by to share some tips and give the shot a try. Find out who takes the shot at this year's Kids' Choice Sports, Sunday, July 17th at 8 p.m. (ET/PT), only on Nick USA!:



Featuring: New York Giants Receiver Odell Beckham Jr.; New York Giants Running Back Rashad Jennings; New York Giants Punter Brad Wing; Arizona Cardinals Linebacker Markus Golden; San Francisco 49ers Cornerback Dontae Johnson!

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Kids' Choice Sports | 50K Half-Court Challenge w/ Cody Zeller & Sean Kilpatrick | Nickelodeon

Last year at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports, one kid shot his way to $50,000 in the Half-Court Challenge! Who will bring it home this year? Nickelodeon has searched the nation to find the best competitors, and some of your favorite NBA ballers stopped by to get in on the action. Find out who takes the shot at this year's Kids' Choice Sports, Sunday, July 17th at 8 p.m. (ET/PT), only on Nick USA!:



Featuring: Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Sean Kilpatrick and Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller.

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Kids' Choice Sports 2016 | "Dance Break" Official Promo | Nickelodeon

All your favorite athletes are coming to play - the Nickelodeon way - at Kids' Choice Sports 2016! This year's host, Russell Wilson, will get you pumped for the big event - with special guest stars Kira Kosarin and Jack Griffo from The Thundermans. Featuring Justin Timberlake's new hit song of the summer "Can't Stop the Feeling" and viral sensation "My Boo" made popular by The Running Man challenge! There will be stars, sports, and lots of surprises - so don't miss Kids' Choice Sports Sunday, July 17th at 8 p.m. (ET/PT), only on Nick USA!:



Remember to keep voting for your sporting faves at nick.com/sports and on the Nick App! Voting closes very soon!

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Kids' Choice Sports 2016 | Running Man Challenge | Nickelodeon

From basketball to football, tricycles to t-shirt cannons, Kids' Choice Sports is never afraid of a challenge! This year, Nickelodeon are taking on our biggest challenge yet: the Running Man! The whole crew's running to Kids' Choice Sports 2016 on Sunday July 17th at 8 p.m. (ET/PT), only on Nick USA!:



Featuring: New York Giants Receiver Odell Beckham Jr.; New York Giants Running Back Rashad Jennings; Chicago Fire soccer players Collin Fernandez & Patrick Moody, and Seattle Seahawks Quarterback and host of the 2016 Kids' Choice Sports Awards Russell Wilson!

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Kids Choice Sports | $50,000 Crossbar Challenge | Nickelodeon

Last year at Kids' Choice Sports one kid kicked his way to $50,000. Who will take on the Crossbar Challenge this year? Nickelodeon searched the nation to find the best competitors, and some of your favorite soccer stars came along for the ride. Find out who takes the shot at this year's Kids' Choice Sports Sunday July 17th at 8 p.m. (ET/PT), only on Nick USA!:



Featuring: Portland Thorns soccer players Michelle Betos & Celeste Boureille; Chicago Fire soccer players Collin Fernandez & Patrick Moody; New York Red Bulls soccer players Justin Bilyeu and Gonzalo Veron.

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Kids' Choice Sports | $50,000 Triple Shot Challenge Search | Nickelodeon

Last July at Kids' Choice Sports two kids made the shot of a lifetime, for fifty-thousand dollars. This year Nickelodeon searched cities across the nation to find their challengers for Kids' Choice Sports 2016, and some of your favorite athletes came along for the fun. Who will make history this year? Find out at the One and Only Kids' Choice Sports, Sunday July 17th at 8 p.m. (ET/PT), only on Nick USA!:



Featuring: New York Giants Receiver Odell Beckham Jr.; New York Giants Running Back Rashad Jennings; New York Giants punter Brad Wing; Portland Thorns soccer player Michelle Betos; Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Sean Kilpatrick; Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden; Chicago Fire soccer players Collin Fernandez & Patrick Moody.

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Kids' Choice Sports 2016 | Mouthguard Challenge | Nickelodeon

Kids' Choice Sports is right around the corner! So to help your favorite athletes get ready, Nickelodeon gave them the ultimate tongue-twisters in the Mouthguard Challenge!

Think you can do better? Give it a shot! Don't miss Kids' Choice Sports Sunday July 17th, only on Nick USA!

Featuring: Thundermans stars Kira Kosarin & Jack Griffo; School of Rock's Breanna Yde, Lance Lim & Jade Pettyjohn; New York Giants punter Brad Wing; Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Sean Kilpatrick; Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden; Portland Thorns soccer players Celest Boureille & Michelle Betos; and Chicago Fire soccer players Colin Fernandez & Patrick Moody!:



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Kids' Choice Sports 2016 | Host Russell Wilson Congratulates Kobe Bryant | Nickelodeon

Your host Russell Wilson congratulates Kobe Bryant on getting the Kids' Choice Sports Legend Award! There will be stars, sports, and lots of surprises -- so don't miss Kids' Choice Sports Sunday July 17th at 8 p.m. (ET/PT), only on Nickelodeon USA!:



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Kids Choice Sports 2016 | Touch This Music Video: Awesome Sports Edition | Nickelodeon

See the baseball in the middle of the screen? Place your finger there and hold it, and I promise some awesome stuff is going to happen!:



More KCS 2016: NBA Champion And All-Star MVP Kobe Bryant To Be Honored With The Legend Award At Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2016

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