Victorious | Jade & Beck | Nickelodeon UK

Victorious | Jade & Beck | Nickelodeon UK


Nickelodeon UK takes a look at Jade (Elizabeth Gillies) and Beck’s (Avan Jogia) relationship. To Bade, or not to Bade, that is the question!

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'Arthur' Character Mr. Ratburn Comes Out as Being Homosexual, Gets Married in Season 22 Premiere

Here are two things you probably didn’t know: First, the animated children’s series Arthur is still on the air, entering its 22nd season on PBS Kids in the U.S.. Second, Arthur’s teacher — the well-read, well-dressed, well-liked Mr. Ratburn — is a homosexual.

The news comes out in Monday, May 13’s premiere, titled “Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone,” in which Arthur and his pals are shocked to discover that Mr. Ratburn is engaged — mostly because they refuse to accept that their teachers actually have lives outside of school. “When they go home, they sharpen pencils, eat kale and dream up homework assignments,” Buster insists. “They don’t even sleep! They just go into low-power mode and watch documentaries.”

This paranoia only grows when the gang spots Mr. Ratburn having lunch with an uptight woman (voiced by special guest star Jane Lynch, iCarly, Two and a Half Men, Glee), who tells Mr. Ratburn that he’s “too soft” and needs to “toughen up.” They decide that marrying her will make Mr. Ratburn miserable, which will then make his students miserable, so they set off to nip the nuptials in the bud. Little do they realize, the woman in question is actually Mr. Ratburn’s sister, who just wants the best for his big day.

Arthur and his gang of mostly recognizable animal friends show up to the wedding ready to object, but when they see who Mr. Ratburn is actually marrying — not to mention how happy the couple appears — they decide not to sabotage their teacher’s big day, after all. They do, however, make fun of the way Mr. Ratburn and his new husband dance, which is fair.

Mr. Ratburn’s partner doesn’t have any lines in the episode, he simply winks at the children as he walks by them going down the aisle with his third grade teacher husband. From the looks of him, he is an aardvark like the show’s titular hero.

The news that Mr. Ratburn is gay exploded social media, making the term 'Mr. Ratburn' trend on Twitter.

Of course, this isn’t the first time the Arthur-verse has featured a gay character. In 2005, PBS was forced to pull an episode of the Arthur spinoff Postcards from Buster in which Buster visited a family with lesbian mothers. Before it was to air, former education secretary under George W. Bush Margaret Spellings asked PBS to pull the episode for fear that children might be exposed to — gasp! — lesbians.

Arthur creator Marc Brown said he was “disappointed” by PBS’s decision to comply with Spellings’ request.

“What we are trying to do in the series is connect kids with other kids by reflecting their lives,” Brown said. “In some episodes, as in the Vermont one, we are validating children who are seldom validated. We believe that Postcards From Buster does this in a very natural way —and, as always, from the point of view of children."

For what it’s worth, the word “lesbian” wasn’t actually used in the episode, just as Mr. Ratburn doesn’t use the word “gay” in Monday’s Arthur premiere.

Some of you may be wondering why I'm posting about Arthur, as it's not a Nickelodeon show - it did, however, air on Nickelodeon UK (and CBBC) in the mid-nineties!

Arthur is the latest animated series to include a prominent LGBTQ character. In 2016, Nickelodeon made network history with their first-ever portrayal of a same-sex male couple on their animated series The Loud House. The show has also revealed that Lincoln's sister, Luna, and her crush, Sam, are bi-sexual. The series' positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters has earned it two GLAAD Media Awards nominations.

The network also featured a younger unmarried female same-sex couple in the 2014 conclusion of its hit animated action series The Legend of Korra, which ended with Korra and Asami, two of the shows female characters, embarking on a romantic relationship, with fans endearingly calling the couple 'Korrasami'. Korra and Asami's relationship continues in comic book sequels to the series, including the upcoming Ruins of the Empire.

Further back in the '90s, Nickelodeon's iconic animated series Hey Arnold!, one of Arnold's teachers, Mr. Simmons, was gay. Craig Bartlett, the creator of Hey Arnold!, has also hinted that Arnold's friend, Eugene Horowitz, was also gay.

Most recently, Nickelodeon's revived Double Dare featured it's first family with two dads. A major milestone.

These representations are big deal considering that Nickelodeon has millions of viewers around the world, and the network's TV shows and movies featuring LGBTQ+ characters is an important step forward for mainstream visibility and acceptance of same-sex couples among younger viewers.

Congrats to the happy couple! :)

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Nickelodeon UK & Paramount Release 'Rocko's Modern Life: The Complete Series' DVD Set

UK - Fans of Nickelodeon’s beloved '90s animated series Rocko's Modern Life can now own the entire animated series with the brand-new "Rocko's Modern Life - Seasons 1-4" DVD set!

"Modern life got you down? Take a break from all the pesky neighbours, freeloading pals and hazardous household chores with Rocko’s Modern Life: The Complete Series! This 8-disc box set is a laundry basket overflowing with every single episode of one of Nickelodeon’s biggest animated series. Relive over 21 hours of laugh-out-loud, live-and-learn misadventures, including fan-favourite episodes “Carnival Knowledge”, “ Sand in Your Navel”, “To Heck and Back” and “Flu-In-U-Enza”. Plus, stick around for more loony life lessons, like when Rocko realises garbage day is a very dangerous day, Heffer rushes to the hospital after eating way too many pasture puffies, a fortune cookie tells Filburt bad luck will infest his pathetic soul for all eternity, and more!"

Rocko's Modern Life - Seasons 1-4 includes 8 discs featuring all 52 episodes from the shows four-season run.

The set looks like it's based on a Shout! Factory US release, as it features the edited versions of "The Good, The Bad and The Wallaby" and "Hut, Saw, Raw", which both got edited in the US, but have always remained uncut on the UK airings. However, a scene from "Put to Pasture" which was cut by Nickelodeon UK is available in all its glory on this release which is a bonus.

Unfortunately, it looks like the DVD set does not include any bonus features, such as the original pilot version of “Trash-O-Madness”, “Wacky Delly” Live 2012, and commentary by creator Joe Murray on select episodes, which will also feature on the Rocko’s Modern Life: The Complete Series DVD set which will be released this Thanksgiving in the US.

Weirdly, the DVD set also carries a 12 age certificate, which is odd, as its a cartoon aimed towards kids. This isn't unusual though, as a 2012 DVD release of The Secret World of Alex Mack carried a 15 age rating.

Produced by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, the region two DVD has a running time of 1319 minutes.

"Rocko's Modern Life - Seasons 1-4" is available in purchase on Amazon.co.uk, and will be available on online shops such as HMV and Zavvi from Monday 19th November 2018. The average price is £34.99 GBP.

All-in-all, "Rocko's Modern Life - Seasons 1-4" is a good deal, and is bound to get you in the mood for the upcoming TV movie, Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling! Reliving the crazy modern life antics of Rocko will sure to be a hoot!

Product Details:

Format: PAL
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Region: Region 2
Classification: 12
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
DVD Release Date: 12 Nov. 2018
Run Time: 1319 minutes

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Nickelodeon UK & Paramount Release 'Nickelodeon 90s: Forever Faves' DVD

UK - Step back in time with Nickelodeon 90s: Forever Faves, a brand-new DVD featuring a collection of classic adventures from some of Nickelodeon’s most beloved animated ’90s series, such as Rocko's Modern Life, The Ren & Stimpy Show, Rugrats, Hey Arnold! and more!

Fill your diapee with fan-favourite Rugrats episodes, like “Reptar On Ice”. Grab a hall pass and hang out with the gang from Hey Arnold! in iconic episodes, like “Downtown as Fruits”. Let Ren and Stimpy teach you to be happy in “Space Madness” and enjoy the ride with Rocko in “Carnival Knowledge”. Plus, get your scare on with Aaahh!!! Real Monsters and stick together with CatDog!

Produced by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, the region two DVD has a running time of 136 minutes. Nickelodeon 90s: Forever Faves is available to purchase now on Amazon.co.uk for £6.99 (GBP)!

Product details

Format: PAL
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired: English
Region: Region 2
Classification: PG
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
DVD Release Date: 29 Oct. 2018
Run Time: 136 minutes

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Gresham Blake for Childrensalon Launches Exclusive Nickelodeon Childrenswear Collection

GRESHAM BLAKE FOR CHILDRENSALON

LAUNCHING AT LUXURY CHILDRENSWEAR RETAILER

SpongeBob SquarePants, Rugrats, Hey Arnold! and

Ren and Stimpy to feature in the collection

Childrensalon.com, the largest online retailer for children’s designer fashion, is launching an exclusive collaboration; Gresham Blake for Childrensalon will debut online from 23 August. The collection introduces an exclusive partnership with Nickelodeon and features characters from beloved shows Rugrats, Hey Arnold!, Ren and Stimpy and SpongeBob SquarePants.

This limited-edition collection by Gresham Blake for Childrensalon presents 23 eclectic styles, a range of colourful shirts and dresses for boys and girls aged 2 – 16 years old. From distinctive mini-me prints seen in the Gresham Blake adults collections to exclusively designed patterns, the collection is sure to delight kids and parents alike.

The collection launch will be accompanied by a video campaign featuring Diversity’s Perri Kiely and members of Britain’s Got Talent finalists DVJ. The video showcases the young artists wearing the collection whilst dancing and being free – a perfect fit for Gresham Blake for Childrensalon.

Michele Harriman-Smith, Childrensalon’s CEO said “Both Childrensalon and Gresham Blake are fashion brands driven by innate creativity, interpreting all that is quintessentially British with a subtle quirkiness. We are incredibly excited about this collaboration between our two brands.”

Gresham at Gresham Blake said “We are delighted to be collaborating with Childrensalon for our first exclusive Childrenswear range. Together we have designed a collection full of colour, with bright prints that kids can relate to which express the bold and playful nature of children.”

Marianne James Vice President, Commercial Partnerships, Consumer Products & Experiences, Viacom Nickelodeon UK & Ireland said “We are delighted with our collaboration with Gresham Blake for Childrensalon. The collection integrates our much loved characters in such a colourful and expressive way. Kids will love it!”


Gresham Blake for Childrensalon will be available at Childrensalon.com from 23 August 2018.

CHILDRENSALON.COM

NOTES TO EDITORS

A long established British heritage brand, Childrensalon is the world’s leading multi-brand retailer of luxury designer childrenswear. Renown for dressing children beautifully all over the world, Childrensalon offers over 270 of the most desirable and up-and-coming brands – from Burberry, Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana to Givenchy Kids, Kenzo, Moschino and Stella McCartney Kids - to customers in 160 countries. Over its 65-year history, the company’s global reputation for the latest fashion and exceptional service and has attracted customer with the most discerning taste for quality and aesthetics. Childrensalon.com

Gresham Blake is a Brighton-based clothing brand, creating bespoke, made to measure and limited-edition luxury clothing and accessories for both men and women. Launched in 2000, the brand is mostly known for its flamboyant prints, luxurious silks and its very exclusive customer base including celebrities such as Ray Winstone, Steve Coogan, Rag’n’Bone Man and FatBoy Slim. GreshamBlake.com

Nickelodeon Network. The home of SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and Nella the Princess Knight, Nickelodeon UK & Ireland Network is available in over 13 million cable and satellite homes and now reaches more than 10 million viewers a month. Launched in 1993, the top-performing Nickelodeon network comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families: Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon HD, Nickelodeon +1, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., Nick Jr. +1 and Nick Jr. Too. The entertainment company has built a diverse multi-platform business by putting kids first in everything it does – Kids Rule! Content is at the core of the business with critically-acclaimed and hugely-popular television programming from the UK and around the world. In addition to the quality television programmes, Nickelodeon also produces bespoke content available online and on Nick Play, as well as consumer product and recreation opportunities such as the UK’s first-ever Nick theme park, Nickelodeon Land and the messiest music festival for kids, SLIMEFEST.

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Nicktoons UK To Premiere New 'Bunsen Is A Beast' Episodes From Monday 4th June 2018; 'Rugrats' Returns To The Schedule

Get set for more monsteriffic adventures with Bunsen and Mikey with brand-new episodes of Bunsen Is a Beast, weekday mornings at 8:30am from Monday 4th June 2018, only on Nicktoons UK & Ireland!

Below is a list of the currently announced all-new Bunsen Is a Beast episodes that Nicktoons UK & Eire will premiere this June!:

Monday 4th June 2018:

8:30am - Adventures in Beastysitting: Mikey and Bunsen have to deliver a beast baby after accidentally switching packages at the Monstork Factory.

8:45am - Wilda Beast: Bunsen's cousin, Wilda, comes to town and develops a crush on Mikey, which terrifies him and makes Amanda jealous.

Tuesday 5th June 2018:

8:30am - Bad Chair Day: Mikey and Bunsen are forced apart after Miss Flap changes the seating chart to mix things up.

8:45am - Stupor Bowl: When Bunsen is hypnotized by swirling toilet water, Amanda tries to convince him to return to Beast World.

Wednesday 6th June 2018:

8:30am - Boodle Loo: Mikey and Bunsen have to find Boodles, Bunsen's invisible dog, after Amanda lures him away from home.

Thursday 7th June 2018:

8:30am - The Boy Who Cried Wolfie: Bunsen's best beast friend, Wolfie, comes to visit Muckledunk and has his eyes and stomach set on Mikey.

Friday 8th June 2018:

8:30am - Remote Outta Control: When Bunsen eats Amanda's universal remote, he and Mikey have to rescue her from her malfunctioning smart house.

Following the debut of each episode, Nicktoons UK & Eire will encore each brand-new Bunsen Is a Beast episode the same day at 4:00pm.

In additional news:

Nickelodeon's iconic '90s animated series Rugrats - one of the original Nicktoons - makes its welcome return to the Nicktoons schedule this June! Fans can catch back-to-back episodes of Rugrats weekdays at 10:00am and 10:30am from Monday 4th June 2018, only on Nicktoons UK & Ireland! To celebrate, Nicktoons recently launched its brand-new Rugrats show page on nicktoons.co.uk, which features show information about the classic Nickelodeon series, video clips from the show, and a poll asking fans: Which Rugrat are you: Angelica, Tommy, Lil, Chuckie, or Phil? Fans can also visit the NickSplat UK pages on nick.co.uk and nicktoons.co.uk as well as the Nick Play app for even more classic Nick video clips!

Missed Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie or just want to catch all the epic action again? Good news - Nicktoons UK & Ireland will be repeating the brand-new movie, which sees Arnold and the P.S. 118 gang go on a legendary trip to find Arnold's missing parents, on:

Monday 4th June 2018 at 8:30pm
Friday 8th June 2018 at 8:30pm

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Lucy Alexander Shares EPIC Nickelodeon UK Throwback Photo On Instagram

Homes Under the Hammer's Lucy Alexander recently shocked fans when she shared a photo from her days on Nickelodeon’s NickALive! for Throwback Thursday and gushed over her co-stars, calling them the “original crew”!

Lucy Alexander looked unrecognisable in a throwback picture shared on Instagram with her 14.2 million followers.

Former Homes Under The Hammer star told fans: “Throwback Thursday #Nickleodon #originalcrew.”

In the snap, Lucy beamed for the camera as she placed a tender arm on her co-stars shoulder.

Wearing a stripped jumper and black sweat pants, Lucy epitomised the classic 90’s fashion of that era.

The 47-year-old presenter, who got her start on a Burger King advertisement and who presented on NickALive! between 1994 and 1995, sported dark brown hair, a huge contrast to her now bleach blonde mane.

Lucy co-hosted the live segments inbetween shows with Rick Adams, Yiolanda Koppel, Mounya Khamlichi, Sarah Cawood, James Gilbey, Helen Chamberlain, and Bogey and Rude the Reindeer, first at the Trocadero Centre in the middle of London, and then at Rathbone Place just off Oxford Street in London's Fitzrovia district.

The sweet image seemed to bring back positive childhood memorises for many of her fans, with some sharing them in the comment section.

One person wrote: “I met you and had pictures taken with you outside the Trocadero studio when I was seven. I’m 33 this year and still vividly remember it!”

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Another said: “I remember all these presenters from when we watched hours and hours of Sister Sister.”

A third added: “God I remember that like yesterday.”

Even Celebrity Juice presenter Keith Lemon pitched in, writing: “I remember you back then.”

Lucy cheekily replied: “@keithlemon still waiting for my invite onto your show.”

The mother-of-two hosted BBC series Homes Under the Hammer for 13 years until she was replaced with Martel Maxwell in 2017.

“It’s with a huge heavy heart I’m stepping down, it’s not the outcome I wanted but to purse other work and a commercial deal I had to leave,” she tweeted in 2016.

For more '90s Nickelodeon UK memories, check out Postcards From Planet Nickelodeon and the Nickelodeon Ooze News Archive!

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Primark UK Launches Rugrats Sleepwear and Socks; Adds "90's Throwback" Sweatshirt

Throwback to your childhood with this nostalgic Rugrats nightwear set from the popular retailer

If you fancy a trip down memory lane, Primark’s latest pyjama offerings might be just the thing.

The budget chain has launched a nostalgic pair of nightwear dedicated to your favourite '90s Nickelodeon characters, including the Rugrats!

The quirky range includes tank top and short pyjamas that cost a purse-pleasing £6.

The sleepwear set involves the popular characters like Tommy, Chuckie and Angelica, with the slogan “Old School” on the top.

And there is a collection of £2.50 socks in the incredible range too, so your toes can keep snug in the chilly months.

The socks also feature the popular characters that many watched when they were growing up.

Update (14/2): Primark has unveiled a "90's Throwback" Nickelodeon sweatshirt, featuring a raft of classic Nickelodeon characters from Rugrats, Hey Arnold!, CatDog and The Ren & Stimpy Show!:

Throwin' it back with this £8/€10 sweat ✌️️ Get it before it's gone! (Available in: 🇬🇧🇩🇪🇳🇱🇦🇹🇧🇪) #Primark #Nickelodeon #throwback

A post shared by Primark (@primark) on Feb 13, 2018 at 9:08am PST

Many people were quick to comment on Primarni's Instagram post, which has raked in over 77,000 likes in under 24 hours.

One fan commented: "I need these in my life x".

Another gushed: "We best get it all in; it’s amazing!"

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Originally published: Wednesday, February 07, 2018.

Original source: The Sun (II); Additional source: The Guardian.

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'Light Up Your Christmas With Nickelodeon' | Vintage Nickelodeon UK Christmas Trailer From The Mid-2000's

One of my favourite Nickelodeon UK Christmas promos ever: "Light Up Your Christmas" from the mid-noughties! Sing-along to Nickelodeon's Christmas carol with the lyrics below!:

Light Up Your Christmas - Nickelodeon from Phil Ball on Vimeo.

"Light Up Your Christmas" Lyrics:

Light up you're Christmas with loads of great Nick shows, like:

Drake & Josh

My Parents Are Aliens

Genie in the House

The Amanda Show

Fairly OddParents

Two of a Kind

Sleepover Club

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS!

Saved by the Bell

Unfabulous

Zoey 101

And Sabrina, the Teenage Witch!

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BTS: The Making Of Nickelodeon UK's 1994 Christmas Promo | NickSplat UK

In 1994, Nickelodeon UK asked Santa Claus if he'd like to leave his sleigh at home this year, give Rudolph a rest, and let Nickelodeon take care of his transport this Christmas. Santa Claus is coming to Nickelodeon! In this live link presented from the NickALive studio at the Trocadero, James Gilbey takes viewers behind-the-scenes of how Nickelodeon produced their Christmas trailer in 1994, featuring an appearance by Rude the Reindeer!:



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The Presentators | Christmas Song | Vintage Nickelodeon UK Christmas Short From 2004 | NickSplat UK

Stefan, Dan and Brian sing us a lovely Christmas song full of holiday cheer in this festive The Presentators short!



The Presentators is a series of shorts created by Stefan Marjoram, Dan Lane and Wee Brian and produced by Aardman Animations for Nickelodeon UK and Nicktoons Network in the USA. The series of interstitial's aired on Nick and Nicktoons in the mid-noughties.

What happens when three anarchic cartoon characters are given the chance to front their own TV show on Nickelodeon? The Presentators provides the hilarious answers. Stefan, Brian and Dan, the heroes of Aardman’s award-winning short film "The Deadline", confront burning issues of the day such as whether aliens walk among us and the difference between a stick insect and a plain stick. Created, written and voiced by three of the company’s CG animators (who uncannily also go by the names of Stefan, Brian and Dan), the series combines the technical possibilities of computer graphics with the quirky characters and comedy for which Aardman is renowned.

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'Spicerella' | Nickelodeon Christmas Pantomania Pantomime | 1999 | NickSplat UK

Nickelodeon UK presenters Mounya Khamlichi, Yiolanda Koppel (Yiolanda Ttokkallos), Mike McClean put a Nick-tastic spin on the classic fairy tale Cinderella with Spicerella! You definitely won't see this panto at your local theatre!



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'Jack & The Baked-Beans Stalk' | Nickelodeon Christmas Pantomania Pantomime | 1999 | NickSplat UK

Nick UK presenters Mounya Khamlichi, Bogey the Bogie, Lisa Brockwell (Lisa B.) and Matt Brown tell their version of the classic fairy tale "Jack and the Beanstalk"!



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Little Red Goes Riding In The Hood | Nickelodeon Christmas Pantomania Pantomime | 1999 | NickSplat UK

Nickelodeon UK presenters Yiolanda Koppel (Yiolanda Ttokkallos), Matt Brown, Rude the Reindeer, Mike McClean and Simon Amstell put their spin on the classic fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood"! You definitely won't see this panto at your local theatre!



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Fake Santa Shocker! | Vintage Nickelodeon UK Christmas Short From 1999 | NickSplat UK

The Daily Nick Santa Shocker Exclusive! It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but Santa looks a LOT like a FAKE! Celebrity imposters have gone Santa CAR-RAZY, and are making a Merry Mockery of Christmas! So listen up, kids, even if he looks like Santa, don't take any chances! Watch this vintage PSA from Ol' St. Nick himself from 1999, featuring hit '90s Nick shows such as Kenan & Kel, Sister, Sister, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Two of a Kind and The Secret World of Alex Mack!



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Cancel Christmas | Vintage Nickelodeon UK Christmas Short From 1997 | NickSplat UK

Oh no - Christmas has been cancelled this year! But there is hope! Find out about how we can earn Christmas back by watching this Classic Nickelodeon UK Christmas short from 1997, starring characters from the hit Nicktoons Hey Arnold!, Rocko's Modern Life, Rugrats and Angry Beavers!



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STICKIN' AROUND Theme - Saturday Morning Acapella

For your big fat information, this is Mr. Dooves a capella cover version of the opening Stickin' Around theme song!



Original Composer - ?

In Stickin' Around, young best friends Stacy and Bradley have a unique ability that allows them to bring their fantasies to life. The kids are able to draw their own cartoons, bringing their imaginations to life. They often use their hand-drawn adventures to help them overcome obstacles they face, whether they involve school, bullies or even their parents. With their drawings, everyday life for Stacy and Bradley can take a turn at any time and become a wild roller-coaster ride. Stacy's overweight dog Frank and Bradley's pet chameleon Lester accompany the best buds on their adventures.

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Stickin' Around is a Canadian animated children's television series from Nelvana Limited, which originally aired on YTV in Canada, ABC in Australia, and Nickelodeon UK in 1996. The series ran for 39 episodes over three seasons between August 14, 1996 – November 10, 1999, and also aired on Nickelodeon Latin America (Latinoamérica), locally titled Los Grafitos.

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Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards UK 2007 | 10th Anniversary | #TBT | NickSplat UK

Following 20 years of successful shows in the US, Nickelodeon's iconic orange blimp flew across the Atlantic breaking the slime barrier for the first ever Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards UK in October 2007!

Hosted by multi platinum-selling, superstar rockers McFly, Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards UK 2007 gave UK fans the chance to honour their favourite celebrities from the worlds of music, television, movies, sports and more.

Nickelodeon UK did what they do best: put the kids in control! Kids across the UK & Ireland could cast their votes for their favourite personalities on nick.co.uk the red button their TV remotes over the summer holidays. Leading up to the UK KCAs, Ed Petrie, Sy Thomas and Ugly Mark Felgate made sure the UK Kids’ Choice Awards had enough slime with Slime Across The UK and Slime Across Ireland, in which Ed and Sy managed the slime factory at Nickelodeon HQ in London, and Mark toured the UK & Ireland sliming fans.

Nickelodeon revealed the winners of the channels' iconic Blimp trophies at a hugely successful star-and-slime filled ceremony at ExCel London on Saturday 20th October 2007.

Millions of votes were cast across 16 Award categories, all of which were decided and voted for by the kids, including Best Band, Best Movie, Best Book, Best Burp, Best Reality TV Show, Best Sportsperson and a special environmental honour - the Greenie Award with Sky.

At Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards UK 2007, stars including Emma Watson, David Walliams, Shayne Ward, Holly Willoughby, Emma Roberts, Josh Peck and McFly all took part in the hilarious, sketch packed and slime filled show, which was sprinkled with a touch of the stateside sparkle that has made Nickelodeons Kids’ Choice Awards the most loved kids awards show in the USA for the past 20 years.

One lovely lady who took her sliming in very good humour was princess of TV presenting, Holly Willoughby. The usually glammed up Dancing on Ice host got gooey of her own accord by putting on her snorkel and diving into a 6ft tank of seriously slippery slime, inducting her into the Nickelodeon Hall of Slime. The fun factor continued to go through the roof as teen superstar Jamie Lynn Spears (Zoey 101) accepted a challenge from McFly to set the world record for the holding a note for the longest length of time and the boys themselves recruited went all out to thrash the record set for slinging the most slime at an event by this years’ US host Justin Timberlake …all in the name of good ole’ fashioned fun!

Harry Potter and The Simpsons both walked away triumphant, each picking up two awards. Teen screen sensation Emma Watson, the then 17-year-old British actress that plays Hermione Grainger in the Harry Potter cinematic triumph, picked up the gong for Best Movie Actress, whilst Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows - the seventh and final book in the globally successful literary series from JK Rowling - picked up the award for Best Book. The magical movies leading lady, Emma Watson was on hand to gracefully accept her award, without getting gooey with slime in the process.

Other guests including Big Brother 8’s Chanelle & Ziggy, Samanda and winner Brian Belo were not so lucky. The reality TV stars were both shamed and slimed as they walked on stage believing they had won an award, only to find out that they had been set up by the Slime Squad (Sy Thomas, Ugly Mark Felgate, and Laura Hamilton) so they could gunk them in goo and shower them in..well…slime!

Proving that The Simpsons legacy is still going strong, the TV show won Best Cartoon, and 18 years on from the first ever small screen episode, The Simpsons Movie racked up yet another award for Best Movie whilst High School Musical’s Zac Efron and Ashley Tisdale picked up the awards for Best TV Actor and Best TV Actress respectively.

The smash hit Nickelodeon comedy series Drake & Josh picked up the award for Best TV Show, with Josh Peck himself collecting the prize and getting in on the action with his fellow Nickelodeon screen stars, teen sensations Claire Holt, Phoebe Tonkin and Cariba Heine from H20 - the UK’s number 1 rating drama series for kids and Emma Roberts, star of Unfabulous and the Nancy Drew movie.

Simon Cowell went head to head with himself and came out a winner after two of his shows – Britain’s Got Talent and X Factor - were nominated in the Best Reality Show category. However, family favourite X Factor came out on top, with past show winner and chart topper Shayne Ward collecting the gong on behalf of the show. Shayne also showed off some super smooth moves on stage whilst performing his smash hit single ‘No U Hang Up.’

Best Movie Actor award went to the legendary Johnny Depp, beating off competition from silver screen hunks Orlando Bloom, Daniel Radcliffe and, erm, Rowan Atkinson.

Masters of the ceremony, show hosts McFly didn’t go home empty handed either. They were named Best Band, ahead of Fall Out Boy, Girls Aloud and Sugababes. They proved themselves to be top class presenters but also amazing showmen as they did what they do best and performed live - opening the show with an electric performance of ‘Pinball Wizard’ and also treated the floor stomping arena audience of 2,500 people with a medley of their greatest hits.

Having already released two successful albums in America, Drake Bell (Drake & Josh) picked up another award, but this time for his solo music efforts, winning the gong for Best Male Singer. And with three albums and a stack of awards already under her belt, angst teen Avril Lavigne won Best Female Singer and MTV Hits Best Music Video.

Across the other categories, loveable Geordie lads and inseparable dynamic duo Ant & Dec picked up the Best TV Presenter accolade (well, it couldn’t go to just one of them!); David Beckham was crowned the king of sports, picking up the Best Sports Person award, Best Video Game went to Sims 2.

Nickelodeon’s role model of the year blimp, the I Wannabe award was scooped by Little Britain funny man and everyone’s favourite big kid at heart, BAFTA Award winner David Walliams, who is widely recognised for his charity work as well as for having the nation in stitches.

TV’s slimiest awards event put ‘green’ at the heart of the show, with the Greenie Award with Sky. This award put kids in control of pledging to make a series of small environmental changes that go a long way, such as recycling, turning off the tap, writing on both sides of their school papers, switching TV off from standby and walking or catching the bus instead of being driven around in cars. The most popular pledge was recycling - highlighting the waste recycling efforts of the Nickelodeon viewers. Screen starlet Emma Roberts collected the award and took the pledge herself to help raise awareness and encourage kids across the globe to help make the world a greener place. The Greenie Award with Sky is part of a much wider channel green initiative from Nickelodeon towards a greener planet.

Dance floor booty-shakers ‘Booty Luv’, and famous faces from British soaps Hollyoaks, Coronation Street and EastEnders also wowed the crowd during the live event.

The starriest, slimiest awards show on TV premiered on Nickelodeon UK on Saturday 27th October 2007 at 11am, on Sunday 28th October 2007 at 2pm on MTV Hits and on Saturday 3rd November 2007 at 9am on TMF.

The family television event of the year was watched by a record breaking 1.2 million multi-channel viewers and in excess of 3.3 million votes were cast by kids and teens in the UK and Ireland.

Nickelodeon UK's inaugural Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards UK was produced by Nickelodeon UK, together with the team behind MTV's European Music Awards (EMAs).

The intro to Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards UK 2007 features Nickelodeon's iconic orange blimp arriving on UK shores and flying past iconic British landmarks, such as the Blackpool Tower in Blackpool and The Angel of the North in Gateshead, before arriving in London, flying around famous London landmarks, including Palace of Westminster and Elizabeth Tower, home of Big Ben, The Gherkin, the London Eye, and St Paul's Cathedral, painting the town orange, projecting popular Nickelodeon characters around the city and filling the Thames with green Nickelodeon slime.



The design package for Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards UK 2007 - used on-air and off-air - was created by UK-based creative production studio Mainframe, who also created the graphics for Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards Germany 2007.

Following the success of the first-ever Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards UK, Nick hosted a second UK edition of Nickelodeon's iconic awards ceremony the following year, Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards UK 2008 at ExCel London in September 2008.

Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards at London’s Excel in September 2008

Winners of Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards UK 2007 (winners in bold)

Best Band:
Fall Out Boy
Girls Aloud
McFly
Sugababes

Best Male Singer:
Danny Jones (McFly)
Drake Bell
Justin Timberlake
Mika

Best Female Singer:
Avril Lavigne
Cheryl Cole (Girls Aloud)
Gwen Stefani
Hilary Duff

Best Book:
Blood Beast (The Demonata) – Darren Shan
Care and the Feeding of Sprites (Spiderwick Chronicles) – Holly Black
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows
Jacky Daydream – Jacqueline Wilson

Best Cartoon:
Fairly Odd Parents
Recess
SpongeBob SquarePants
The Simpsons

Best Movie:
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Pirates of the Caribbean : At World’s End
Shrek the Third
The Simpsons Movie

Best Video Game:
FIFA Football
Mario Strikers: Charged Football
Sims 2
Wii Sports

Funniest Person:
Catherine Tate
Harry Hill (Harry Hill's TV Burp)
Jack Black
Rowan Atkinson

I Wannabe Award:
David Walliams

Greenie Award with Sky
Recycling

Best Movie Actor:
Daniel Radcliffe
Johnny Depp
Orlando Bloom
Rowan Atkinson

Best Movie Actress:
Cameron Diaz
Dakota Fanning
Emma Watson
Keira Knightley

Best Reality Show:
Big Brother
Britain ’s Got Talent
I’m a Celebrity – Get Me Out of Here
The X Factor

Best Sportsperson:
Dame Kelly Holmes
David Beckham
John Cena – WWE
Lewis Hamilton – F1

(Even though after they announced Beckham as the winner, John Cena would not accept it and McFly awarded him the 'Most Injured Wrestler' award).

Best TV Presenters:
Ant & Dec
Davina McCall
Fearne Cotton
Ugly Mark

Best TV Show:
Doctor Who
Drake & Josh
H20
Hannah Montana

Best TV Actor:
David Tennant (Dr Who)
Drake Bell (from Drake & Josh)
Nat Wolff (Naked Brothers Band)
Zac Efron (High School Musical)

Best TV Actress:
Ashley Tisdale (High School Musical)
Emma Roberts (Unfabulous)
Jamie Lynn Spears (Zoey 101)
Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana)

MTV Hits Best Music Video:
Cupids Chokehold – Gym Class Heroes
Girlfriend – Avril Lavigne
Grace Kelly – Mika
Listen - Beyonce
Ruby – Kaiser Chiefs
Same Jeans – The View
Sweet Escape – Gwen Stefani Ft Akon
Too Little Too Late – Jo Jo
Umbrella – Rihanna
What Goes Around – Justin Timberlake

Nickelodeon UK Kids' Choice Awards 2007 videos:

The N.O.O.D. Report: Kel Kimble | NickSplat | TBT | Nickelodeon UK

Following the disturbing outbreak of children obsessed with Nickelodeon, one man has decided to take a stand! Matthew Brown is N.O.O.D. - The Nickelodeon Obsession Outbreak Division!

In this episode of Nickelodeon UK's vintage short-form series The N.O.O.D Report from the early noughties, Matt Brown pays a visit to schoolboy Malcolm Moony, a 10-year-old cherub-cheeked scamp who is obsessed with orange soda funster Kel from Kenan & Kel! Matthew Brown is quite possibly his only hope! This kid needs some tough love, and luckily for him, Matt is full of it! Can Matt cure him of his Nickelodeon obsession? Witness the insanity in another trilling instalment of The N.O.O.D Report! Get the van, Jan, the van!



What to look out for:

- The Nicktoons Cafe studio set used for Nickelodeon UK's Nicktoons TV programming block.

- The receptionist of Nickelodeon UK's Rathbone Place studios and offices in Fitzrovia, London (just off Oxford Street; thanks for all the postcards, Nickelodeon Magazines and other memorabilia over the years! :))

More NickSplat: Marvellous | Vintage Nickelodeon UK Promo From 1995 | NickSplat!

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Additional source: Technology Enhanced Learning at SHU, LondonTown.com.

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Marvellous | Vintage Nickelodeon UK Promo From 1995 | NickSplat

Check out just some of the things that made Nickelodeon UK Marvellous in 1995 with this vintage Nickelodeon UK trailer, set to The Lightning Seeds' hit song, "Marvellous":



Featuring:
Nickelodeon UK presenters Rick Adams, Bert the Fish and Lucy Alexander.
Nickelodeon's NickAlive studio in the Trocodero in London
NickText
School of the Week (presented by Jenny Powell)
Melissa Joan Hart calling Rick Adams a hunk!
Mr Minter prefers the winter
Nickelodeon Studios at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida
Kids' Choice Awards
The Secret World of Alex Mack
The Ren & Stimpy Show
Doug
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
Nickelodeon GUTS
Global GUTS
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
Clarissa Explains It All
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Rugrats
Rocko's Modern Life
Take That in concert
Many classic Nickelodeon logos, and much more!

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Additional sources: Wikipedia, LightningSeedsVEVO, Retro Junk /@INancy1989, Google Play Music, Digital Spy Forums /@NickTV Ant Purvis, Facebook.com.

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