ICYMI | Nickelodeon News Round-Up | Licensing Expo 2019 Special | Week 23

A selection of the biggest Nickelodeon News stories announced this week, including news from Licensing Expo 2019 in Las Vegas!

-- Nickelodeon Greenlights ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ CG-Animated Prequel Series ‘Kamp Koral’

-- Nickelodeon Greenlights 'The Crystal Maze', An All-New Version of the Hit UK Game Show

-- Nickelodeon Renews Four Hit Series from Its Powerhouse Preschool Portfolio: 'PAW Patrol', 'Bubble Guppies', 'Abby Hatcher' and 'Butterbean's Café'

-- Nickelodeon Announces First Licensing Partners for 'Blue’s Clues & You!'

-- Nickelodeon Expands Partnership with pocket.watch; to Manage International Consumer Products Licensing for Ryan’s World and Ryan’s Mystery Playdate

-- Nickelodeon’s 'The Loud House' Season 4 Premiere 'Friended! With the Casagrandes' Reaches 2.8 Million Total Viewers

-- Pinkfong's Baby Shark Joins the Nickelodeon Family

-- Nickelodeon Announces 'Kids' Choice Sports 2019' Host, Nominees

-- THQ Nordic Announces 'SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated' Video Game | Pre E3 News

-- Madame Tussauds Delhi Unveils Motu Patlu Waxwork Figures

-- All That Theme Song | First Look at Revival's Opening Titles | Nickelodeon

-- Nickelodeon Australia Launches 'SpongeBob: Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef', a New Pro-Social Initiative to Help Protect the Great Barrier Reef

-- Preview: First Look at ‘Rocko’s Modern Afterlife #3’ from BOOM! Studios | Sneak Peek

-- Chance the Rapper Unveils Tribute to 'All That' Theme Song

-- San Diego Trolley Receives Sponge-Tastic Makeover to Celebrate SpongeBob SquarePants' 20th Anniversary

-- Camp Nick | Hang Out with Your Favorite Stars All Summer Long | Trailer | Nickelodeon USA

-- Funrise Announces Best-In-Class Partners For 'Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty'

-- Nickelodeon Cancels 'I Am Frankie'

-- Nickelodeon Reportedly Cancels Cousins For Life

More Nick: Nickelodeon Embarks on New Direction with its Biggest, Most Wide-Ranging Content Slate Ever!

Originally published: Monday, June 10, 2019 at 12:09am BST.

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CTN Animation eXpo 2017 Recap + 2018 Details | Inside Nick | Nickelodeon Animation

Watch a recap of all the fun Nickelodeon Animation had at last year's CTN Animation eXpo with everyone who stopped by the Nickelodeon booth! Nick can't wait to be back next week for more portfolio reviews, informationals, meet and greets and raffles at CTNx 2018!!



Sign up to meet meet with Nickelodeon execs for portfolio reviews and more at this year’s CTNx! Visit http://nicktalentoutreach.fluidreview.com for all the deets! ⏰ Deadline to sign-up for a meeting is THIS SUNDAY, 11/11! ⏰

Nickelodeon's Talent Outreach Team will be reviewing PORTFOLIOS for these disciplines:
Storyboard (artist/revisionist)
General Design (background/character/prop/color)

And will be reviewing RESUMES for:
Internship (Spring, Summer, Fall)

Check out the Nickelodeon Animation Studio online: Website | Facebook | Tumblr | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

More Nick: Nickelodeon Developing New AR/VR Animated Series 'Meet the Voxels'!

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Nickelodeon Unveils First-Look At 'Butterbean's Cafe' At Licensing Expo 2018 [Updated]

To celebrate the upcoming launch of Butterbean's Cafe, Nickelodeon recently unveiled a super first-look at the networks upcoming brand-new animated preschool series at Licensing Expo 2018 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV!

Butterbean's Cafe (40 episodes) centers on a fairy named Butterbean and her adventures running the neighborhood café with her friends. Butterbean’s Cafe features creative cooking, and a social-emotional curriculum that highlights entrepreneurial and leadership skills. The currently confirmed characters in the show are: Butterbean, Keesha, Cricket, Jasper, Ms. Marmalady, Poppy, Miss Honeybook and Reuben. Created by Jonny Belt and Robert Scull, the creators of Bubble Guppies, the series is produced by Brown Bag Films (Peter Rabbit) in Ireland, and is slated to launch during Fall 2018.

Credit: Instagram /@eleanorprior.

Credit: Instagram /@eleanorprior.

Update (7/31) - Nickelodeon announced during their Partner Positioning presentation at Licensing Expo 2018, Las Vegas that Nickelodeon plans to launch Butterbean's Cafe products in the United States in 2019 and internationally in 2020! Check out pics from the presentation below, and watch the video here!

Kids Can Cool It This Summer At Nickelodeon Summer Exhibition In Shanghai, China

Featuring an indoor Nickelodeon themed land, the exhibit features a Paw Patrol ocean balls pool, a Dora the Explorer DIY and puzzle solving zone and the Bikini Bottom sand play area, where kids get a chance to meet SpongeBob and Patrick and explore their under-water world.

Children in Shanghai, China can escape from the heat this summer at the Nickelodeon themed exhibition!

Collectively hosted by Nickelodeon and the Xintiandi Hubindao Shopping Center, the animation exhibition runs through late August and promises kids a brand new visiting experience, and will give visitors the chance to interact with popular characters from their favourite cartoons.

Featuring an indoor Nickelodeon themed land, the exhibit provides children with a Paw Patrol ocean balls pool, a Dora the Explorer DIY and puzzle solving zone and the Bikini Bottom sand play area, where the kids get a chance to meet SpongeBob and Patrick and explore the under-water world of Bikini Bottom.

The exhibition also features popular characters from hit Nickelodeon shows such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Paw Patrol, Dora the Explorer, Shimmer and Shine, Blaze and the Monster Machines and The Lord House.

A series of activities is available for both kids and parents, who can meet up with their animated idols, attend a parent-child running race and get invited to the “Summer Bubble Party.”

Visitors can also purchase the peripheral products of their favorite Nickelodeon characters and take part in the photo shooting competition to win the prize of flight tickets to Los Angeles, California.

Come and have an unforgettable summer fun adventure!

Date: Through August 31, 10:30am-9pm

Venue: Xintiandi Hubin Dao Shopping Center

Address: 150 Hubin Rd

湖滨路150号

More Nick: Viacom Breaks Ground On First Nickelodeon Theme Park In China!

Original source: SHINE; Additional source: SmartShanghai.

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'Sunny Day' and 'Nella the Princess Knight' to Visit Licensing Expo 2018

SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Licensing Expo, the world’s largest and most influential brand licensing industry event, today announced that the title characters from Nickelodeon’s hit animated preschool series Sunny Day and Nella the Princess Knight will visiting the Nickelodeon booth (booth O180) at Licensing Expo 2018, and be available for photo opportunities with fans on Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd May 2018 during Expo floor hours!

Sunny Day

“We’re excited that our exhibitors are capitalizing on the platform Licensing Expo provides as the world’s largest licensing trade show,” said Jessica Blue, senior vice president, Global Licensing Group. “Hosting these exclusive events adds another dimension to the vibrant show floor and immensely benefits our exhibitors by bringing more attendees and prospective business partners to their booths.”

Licensing Expo 2018 takes place May 22-24 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. To attend Licensing Expo for free, or to register for a media pass, please visit: licensingexpo.com/press/register

To see the full schedule of events taking place at Licensing Expo 2018, please visit: licensingexpo.com/licensing-week

About Licensing Expo
Launched in 1980, Licensing Expo is the world’s largest and most influential annual trade show dedicated to licensing and brand extension. The show floor is merchandised into two zones: Characters and Entertainment and Brands, Agents and Design. More than 16,000 retailers, licensees, manufacturers, distributors and licensing agents attend the Expo from more than 67 countries. The following events and information products are produced for the licensing industry by the Global Licensing Group at UBM: Licensing Expo, Brand Licensing Europe, Licensing Expo Japan, Licensing Expo China, NYC Licensing Summit, License Global magazine, License Global Daily E-news and License TV. Licensing Expo is organized by UBM plc. UBM is the largest pure-play B2B events organizer in the world. Our 3,750+ people, based in more than 20 countries, serve more than 50 different sectors. Our deep knowledge and passion for these sectors allow us to create valuable experiences which enable our customers to succeed. Please visit www.ubm.com for the latest news and information about UBM.

About Global Licensing Group
The Global Licensing Group at UBM is the global licensing industry’s leading tradeshow organizer and media partner. Its mission is to provide opportunities around the world to bring brands and products together to explore and cement licensing partnerships. The following events and information products are produced for the licensing industry by the Global Licensing Group at UBM: Licensing Expo, Brand Licensing Europe, Licensing Expo Japan, Licensing Expo China, NYC Licensing Summit, License Global magazine and License Global Daily E-news.

More Nick: Nickelodeon Greenlights 'Sunny Day' Season Two; Announces 'Sunny Day Tour' and Toy Line!

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Nickelodeon To Give Sneak-Peek Of "Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" At Las Vegas Licensing Expo 2017

Toy World Magazine is reporting the Turtley Awesome news in their Licensing World 2017 supplement (page 70) that Nickelodeon will be giving licensing business partners a fantastic first-look at the networks upcoming brand-new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, at Las Vegas Licensing Expo 2017, which will be held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV between Tuesday 23rd and Thursday 25th May 2017!

Additionally, Nickelodeon will also have a dedicated booth at Las Vegas Licensing Expo 2017, where the network will showcase their world-renowned sensational properties, such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Shimmer and Shine and Blaze and the Monster Machines, and share plans for SpongeBob SquarePants, building on the success of SpongeBob Gold! Nickelodeon's exhibitor booth will be located at Bayside Exhibit Hall – Level 1 - O180!

Nickelodeon is reimagining its iconic, global franchise, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, with an all-new, 26-episode 2D-animated series, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (working title), launching fall 2018! Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles follows this band of brothers as they encounter new allies and villains and discover a magical world they never knew existed beneath the streets of New York City. The new 2D series is co-executive produced by Andy Suriano (character designer, Samurai Jack) and Ant Ward (supervising producer, current Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) at Nickelodeon in Burbank, Calif. The news was announced at Nickelodeon's Upfront 2017 presentation.

"The Turtles is a property that has reinvention in its DNA, which keeps it fresh and relevant to every new generation while satisfying the demand from its adult fans," said Cyma Zarghami, President, Nickelodeon Group. "Turtles has been an incredibly important franchise for us since we reignited it five years ago, and we’re excited for the new series to take the characters in a different direction with more humor, a younger and lighter feel and all-new dimensions to explore."

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will follow Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo on all-new adventures as they seek to unlock the mystical secrets of New York City. From the tallest skyscraper to the dankest sewer drain, the Turtles will encounter absurd new mutants and battle bizarre creatures all while enjoying their favorite slice of pizza. Tapping into mystic, ninja powers they never knew existed, the four brothers must learn to work together and navigate the perils of the modern age and hidden realms in order to fulfill their destiny to become a team of heroes.

Andy Suriano is an artist, illustrator and performer, and an Emmy and Annie Award-winning character designer and storyboard artist. His past credits include: Star Wars: Clone Wars, The Fairly OddParents, Duck Dodgers, Fosters Home for Imaginary Friends, Disney's Mickey Mouse shorts, Samurai Jack, and The Powerpuff Girls, among others.

Ant Ward is an animator, writer and producer best known for his work as supervising producer on Penguins of Madagascar and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The Emmy Award-winner was integral to developing Nickelodeon’s CG-animation pipeline.

The new season of Nickelodeon's current CG-animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Tales Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, debuted on Nickelodeon USA in March 2017, and is currently rolling out on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons channels globally.

Considered one of the most popular kids' television programs of the 1980s, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a classic, global property created in 1984 by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. It first debuted as a successful comic book series and then became a hit animated TV show, a live-action television series and later spawned numerous blockbuster theatrical releases. The property is a global consumer products powerhouse, winning in every category that has hit shelves to date-with toys, apparel, video games, DVDs and more-and generating billions of dollars at retail. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has been the number-one action figure for the past three years and the franchise is a previous recipient of the Toy Industry Association's top honor for Property of the Year at the TOTY Awards.

More Nick: Nicktoons UK To Premiere "Tales Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" On Saturday 20th May 2017!

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Nickelodeon at CTN Animation eXpo 2016 | Talent Outreach | Nickelodeon Animation Studio

Take a look back at all the fun Nickelodeon had at CTN Animation eXpo 2016! Nick had a killer booth, tons of giveaways, informative panels and a super cool doodlewall for all their visitors!:



More Nick: Nick Announces Call For Entries For The 2017-2018 Nickelodeon Writing Program!

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Nickelodeon To Hold "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Panels At WonderCon 2016

WonderCon has announced the Turtley Awesome news that Nickelodeon will be holding two Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles panels at WonderCon 2016!

Taking place Friday, March 25 through Sunday, March 27 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Downtown LA, WonderCon offers an incredible variety of panel discussions, including comics publisher presentations, movie and TV series events, animation, workshops, seminars and much more. Check out Nickelodeon's WonderCon 2016 schedule below!:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Friday, March 25 / 5:45pm - 6:45pm / Microsoft Theater

Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies provide an inside look at the next installment in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. Attendees will hear the latest news for one of the summer's most anticipated movies!

Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtle Power
Saturday, March 26 / 11:30am - 12:30pm / Room 403AB

The Turtles are back! Spend some time with the mutated minds making Nickelodeon's hit animated TV series, now in its fourth season. The panel features executive producers Ciro Nieli and Brandon Auman as they provide sneak peeks into season 4 and discuss the epic and bizarre adventures in store for the Turtles. Fans will also get an exclusive look at an upcoming new episode "Trans-Dimensional Turtles," in which the Turtles collide with their '80s counterparts. Watch the episode for very special cameos! Also on hand will be the extraordinary and talented voice actors of TMNT.

Additionally, WonderCon 2016 will also be hosting a selection of panels which will talk about Nickelodeon merchandise and feature Nickelodeon artists and voice actors:

JAKKS Pacific: BIG FIGS The New Way to Play
Friday, March 25 / 4:30pm - 5:30pm / Room 502A

Power Rangers, Teenage Mutant Nina Turtles, Star Wars, Batman vs. Superman, Warcraft, World of Nintendo and more! JAKKS Pacific, maker of world-famous BIG FIGS in gold standard 20", massive 31" and colossal 48" scales, present the greatest heroes and villains from all your favorite pop culture brands in giant scale; perfect for everyday play and collectability. Find out about the latest offerings from all of JAKKS BIG FIG brands with a presentation and Q&A with members of the design, packaging, and marketing teams.

Action Figure Insider: Toy Collecting: Attack of the Killer Licenses
Friday, March 25 / 6:00pm - 7:00pm / Room 515A

It is a golden age to be a geek, with a new Star Wars movie every year, multiple Marvel movies, the cinematic Justice League forming, and more Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Not to mention all of the TV projects like The Walking Dead, The Flash, Powers and Arrow! With those projects come toys and collectibles! Bill Benekie (Mattel), Jim Fletcher (DC Collectibles), Kevin Kiniry (DC Collectibles), Dan Lujan (Kotobukiya), Scott Neitlich (Jakks Pacific), and Jeff Trojan (Playmates Toys) discuss how they are handing product production and security for some of the biggest movies and license of all time. Moderated by Daniel Pickett (Action Figure Insider, Geek Shall Inherit podcast).

Digital Color for Comics
Friday, March 25 / 6:00pm - 7:00pm / Room 411

Print and digital comic books need color, but do you know how they get their color? Learn about the creative art of comic book coloring as Hi-Fi's Brian Miller (Batman vs. Superman) and Kristy Miller (SpongeBob SquarePants) demonstrate the step-by-step transformation of a comic book page from black and white to full color. Learn the basics of flattening, rendering, color holds, and special effects, along with top digital coloring tips. A Q&A session will follow.

Cartoon Voices
Saturday, March 26 / 4:30pm - 5:30pm / Room 403AB

Talk about super powers! Here's a panel with heroes who can put voices into the mouths of your favorite animated characters. They'll tell you how they do it and present an unrehearsed reading to show how they do it! With Townsend Coleman (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Tick), Maurice LaMarche (The Legend of Korra, Robot and Monster, Pinky and the Brain, Futurama), Chuck McCann (Random! Cartoons, Duck Tales, The Fantastic Four), Candi Milo (Pig Goat Banana Cricket, Breadwinners, Winx Club, Planet Sheen, Curious George, Jimmy Neutron), and others! Your host is Mark Evanier (The Garfield Show).

H/T: Coming Soon; Additional source: IMDb.

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Nickelodeon at CTN 2015 - Inside the Nickelodeon Animation Studio

Go behind the scenes of Nickelodeon Animation Studio's Talent Development & Outreach efforts at the Creative Talent Network (CTN) Animation Expo in Burbank, CA! The Nickelodeon booth included portfolio reviews, raffles, and a panel with artists from Harvey Beaks!:

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SPX and Nickelodeon Announce Results of SPX 2015 Nickelodeon Call For Submissions

Official Small Press Expo and Nickelodeon Press Release via spx.tumblr.com:

Small Press Expo and Nickelodeon Announce Results of SPX 2015 Nickelodeon Call For Submissions

SPX 2015 saw the very first Nickelodeon animation call for submission at an indie comics festival. The open call was an unprecedented opportunity for SPX creators to present their animation ideas and skills to members of the Nickelodeon team and become a part of its annual 2015 global Animated Shorts Program.

More than 70 members of the SPX community presented their pitches to the Nickelodeon staff during SPX last September to see if theirs would be chosen to be developed into an animated short as part of the program. Nickelodeon is pleased to announce that Max Wittert's Best Baddies was selected and is in production.

Mr. Wittert is an illustrator and cartoonist based out of Brooklyn NY, whose work has been published by The New York Times, Time Out New York. Additionally, web comic Jean & Scott, a take - off on The X-Men, led to it being published by Marvel Comics. Best Baddies is about four magical villainess girls who challenge the status quo of their dull city by trying to convince other girls to join them and become fellow villainesses.

The SPX 2015 call for submissions was part of Nickelodeon's 2015 Animated Shorts Program, which this year chose 22 ideas from around the world to be developed into shorts that will either potentially air on Nickelodeon or be able to be viewed on its web site.

The annual program, overseen by network development executives, accepts domestic and international pitches that will be developed into animated shorts for the Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. audiences. Designed to cultivate a new generation of creative talent, the Animated Shorts Program aids in Nickelodeon's mission in making the best and funniest content for today's kids.

Phil Rynda, Nickelodeon's Vice President of Artist Development, says, "Animation and comics have been linked since the dawn of animation as an art form. Comics creators have been part of the networks DNA for more than 5 years, with comics artists contributing to Ren and Stimpy, SpongeBob Square Pants, and the more recent Harvey Beaks and Pig Goat Banana Cricket to name a few. SPX is overflowing with some of the most talented, inspiring, and hilarious creators in independent comics. Our involvement with SPX was a natural fit as a creator - driven animation studio partnering with the premiere creator - driven comics event."

Nickelodeon found such a wellspring of creativity at SPX, that additional opportunities have been offered to SPX creators. Numerous pitches were put up for consideration in series and long - form development, freelance design work was offered to a few creators and an internship was offered and accepted. Other SPX creators are still in contact with Nickelodeon to shape full series pitches out of their shorts pitch.

Attending SPX 2016

SPX 2016 takes place this year September 17-18 at the Bethesda North Hotel and Conference Center. It will have the largest exhibitor presence in indie comics, with more than 650 creators, 280 exhibitor tables and 22 programming slots to entertain, enlighten and introduce attendees to the amazing world of independent and small press comics. SPX is also home to the prestigious Ignatz Awards, which is the only festival prize in indie comics, with nominees voted on by attendees at the show.

2016 Nickelodeon Animated Shorts Program

The 2016 Nickelodeon Global Animated Shorts Program is now open for submissions through April 15.

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Get the latest Nickelodeon Global Animated Shorts Program news here on the programs official Tumblr blog!

Additional sources: Graphic Policy, The Beat.

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Viacom Italia To Make Bologna Licensing Trade Fair Debut

Hit Nickelodeon properties SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Paw Patrol are all preparing to make their Bologna Licensing Trade Fair debut later this year!

For the first time in its history, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Italia will be joining the ranks of other high-profile exhibitors at the Italian licensing show.

Running from Monday 4th to Wednesday 6th April 2016, Bologna Licensing Trade Fair 2016 is looking 'more plentiful than ever' with a swathe of newcomers attending the fair.

Viacom will now join the likes of Mattel, CPLG, Mediaset, RaiCom, Planeta, The Walt Disney Company, The Licensing Company and Rainbow.

"From SpongeBob to the Ninja Turtles, from Paw Patrol to Blaze, to cite just some of the numerous properties, Viacom Italia feels sure that Bologna is the ideal place to develop new business and to meet the world of Italian retail," read a statement from the Bologna Licensing Trade Fair.

Original source: Licensing.biz

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Nickelodeon Announces Plans For Play Fair 2016

Play Fair presented by LEGO and Nickelodeon are bringing together LEGO, Nick, Hasbro, Mattel, Toys"R"Us, Cartoon Network, Warner Bros., Bandai, Crayola, and much, much more under one roof this February for an interactive and fun-filled live weekend for parents, kids, and anyone who's a kid a heart! Powered by the Toy Industry Association (TIA) and LeftField Media, Play Fair will take place Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14 at New York City's Javits Center North.

Nickelodeon Comes To Life

Nickelodeon's coming to Play Fair in a big way with exciting ways to play with some of your favorite characters. Here's just a glimpse of Nickelodeon's activity's!:

- Nickelodeon Booth - Nickelodeon's Booth will be one of the first things visitors will see as they enter Play Fair, and it's guaranteed to be one of the features they'll remember most!

- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Kids can mimic Leonardo's Turtle moves with Magic Mirror technology, pose with the larger-than-life Space Turtle, and receive TMNT masks before exploring a tunnel obstacle course!

- Blaze and the Monster Machines - Race around Axle City and climb into a life-size Blaze Monster Truck for a digital ride!

- Shimmer & Shine - "Get Genie-fied" with exclusive, not-yet-for-sale Shimmer & Shine dress-up costumes! Plus, glitter tattoos and a magic carpet!

- Paw Patrol - Kids can climb up the lookout tower and slide down in victory!

- SpongeBob SquarePants - Create an exclusive SpongeBob SquarePants MEGA and get your face painted just like SpongeBob!

- Game Shakers Arcade - The ultimate Game Shakers gaming station, brought to you by General Mills, features games including Punchy Face, Sky Whale, the newly-launched Nasty Goats, as well as a chance to play a brand new, exclusive Honey Nut Cheerio coding game!

- Meet & Greets - Visit the Nickelodeon area of Play Fair's Meet & Greets to pose with your favorite Nick characters including Dora the Explorer, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Saban's Power Rangers Dino Super Charge, Chase and Marshall from PAW Patrol, and - of course - SpongeBob SquarePants!

- Meet the cast of Nickelodeon's hit show Game Shakers at Play Fair! See Cree Cicchino (Babe), Madisyn Shipman (Kenzie), Thomas Kuc (Hudson), Benjamin Flores Jr. (Triple G), and Kel Mitchell (Double G) live on Saturday at 5:00 PM on the Toys"R"Us Stage as they celebrate the launch of their newest app!

- Snap photos with iconic characters and shake hands with some of your favorite stars! All will be appearing as part of Play Fair's Meet & Greets - and there's more to be unveiled soon! Photo Ops and autograph sessions will include Dora the Explorer, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Saban's Power Rangers Dino Super Charge, Chase and Marshall from PAW Patrol, SpongeBob SquarePants and Peppa Pig!

TOYS"R"US STAGE

The Toys"R"Us Stage will showcase some of the biggest events at Play Fair - from celebrity appearances, to massive screenings, to awesome toy unboxings! Check back soon as there are still "Top Secret" events to be revealed!

In addition to Nickelodeon's "Game Shakers LIVE" panel, Play Fair's Toys"R"Us Stage will also be hosting a "Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir LIVE" panel on Saturday 13th February 2016 at 10:45am, and a "Make It Pop LIVE" panel on Sunday 14th February 2016 at 11:30am!

"Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir" comes to Play Fair all the way from Paris! Meet Ladybug and Cat Noir live on the Toys"R"Us Stage at 10:45am on Saturday and then snap a selfie with them at 11:30am and 3:30pm as part of the events Meet & Greets!

Both Adrien and Marinette have a secret - they are dynamic duo Ladybug & Cat Noir, facing off against evil villain Hawk Moth and his onslaught of transformed baddies. Can they balance the demands of normal teen life with their superhero responsibilities while saving the beautiful city of Paris? Check them out at Play Fair and then tune in to Nickelodeon USA, Sundays at 12 Noon to find out!

Say hello to Play Fair's mascot. It's cute, it's cuddly, and it's fun... But it doesn't have a name. Do you have an idea for one? Submit your names for a chance at cool Play Fair prizes, including figurines and tickets to Play Fair 2017!

Play Fair presented by LEGO and Nickelodeon is a celebration of play and entertainment for all ages. It's an immersive, experience-rich event for children, parents, families, and teenage and adult collectors. With hands-on exhibits, awe-inspiring displays, dozens of toy and entertainment brands, and never-before-seen exclusives, attendees can feel, touch, and take home their favorite toys and games - and be the first to glimpse the toys of tomorrow.

The inaugural Play Fair is timed and co-located with the 113th edition of TIA's North American International Toy Fair, the largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere and a massive marketplace welcoming 30,000 manufacturers, distributors, importers, and sales agents from over 90 countries to New York City. More information about Play Fair 2016 can be found at playfairny.com.

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The Stars Of "All That" And "Pete & Pete" To Reunite At Comikaze 2015!

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Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo, L.A.'s Own Comic Con, Returns This Halloween Weekend for its 5th Anniversary!

The Biggest Names In Pop Culture, Headline-Making Panels and Mega Halloween Events Make Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo 2015 L.A.'s Biggest Pop Culture Showcase Ever

Tickets Now On Sale For Comikaze Expo 2015 Happening October 31-November 1 at the Los Angeles Convention Center

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The spotlight on Los Angeles as a mega mecca for pop culture shines brighter this Halloween – courtesy of Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo! The Expo's 2015 edition is fast-becoming LA's biggest Con yet as the biggest stars, creatives and vendors in sci-fi, horror and fantasy take to the Los Angeles Convention Center on Halloween weekend for L.A.'s very own three-day festival of fun.

LA is the center of the pop-culture universe, and Comikaze Expo is how LA celebrates and shares its culture of entertainment with the world! Having focused on the comic and pop culture communities, it's no wonder that last year Comikaze captured ConHQ's Con of the Year Award after almost 65,000 attendees celebrated and shopped the event at the LA Convention Center. For 2015, Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo has assembled its most massive line-up ever of the top stars from comic books, film and television, must-attend panels and must-see attractions – not to mention hundreds of artists and vendors offering rare and exclusive editions of comics, collectibles, art, toys and other hard-to-find merchandise.

Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo has taken its rightful place as the 'go-to' event for fans who want to come face-to-face with their favorite creators, stars and other key industry players. Encompassing two halls inside the Los Angeles Convention Center, Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo begins Friday October 30 and continues through Sunday November 1.

Here's only a partial list of Comikaze highlights – for full Expo information (and to grab your tickets) head over to www.comikazeexpo.com!

* For the first time ever, William Shatner and Stan Lee collaborate on a major new project from LNL Partners – an announcement you must not miss.

* Comic Book greats Stan Lee, Mike Mignola, Grant Morrison, Marc Silvestri, Rob Liefeld featured in special sessions and meet and greets.

* Special appearances by Summer Glau (Firefly, Terminator: The Sarah Connors Chronicles, The 4400, Arrow), dancer-model-actress Dita von Teese and Christopher McDonald (Thelma and Louise, Happy Gilmore, Lawn Dogs).

* Original Star Trek co-stars Nichelle Nichols and Walter Koenig shuttle in from the Enterprise to sign autographs and meet the fans.

* Cast members from the hit Nickelodeon comedies All That and Pete and Pete gather for their series Official West Coast Reunions! Mike Marrona and Danny Tamberelli from Pete & Pete and the cast members of Nickelodeon's long-running series sensation All That join together on the Hot Topic Main Stage.

* The Man himself Stan Lee unveils his all-new Mega Museum, and sign copies of his new autobiography Amazing Fantastic Incredible.

* Elvira, Mistress of the Dark ushers in Halloween (as only she can).

* Renowned vendors including Sanrio, Funko, Hot Topic and over 600 more grace the halls of the Convention Center to create a collector's paradise.

* The Cosplay National Championship is the biggest and best Cosplay event in the world, where thousands of fans transform themselves into their favorite heroes and villains to compete for more than $10,000 dollars in cash and prizes.

* The Prop Making Nationals is the top, championship-level prop event, awarding the prestigious Best of Show title to the competition's top prop makers.

* The Halloween Cosplay Ball at Club Nokia, featuring live performances and a DJ, is free to all 3-Day and Saturday badge holders.

And there's lots for the whole family:

* Power Rangers Pavilion – More than 25 Power Rangers from virtually every version of the series descend on Comikaze Expo – including classic icons such as Austin St. John, Steve Cardenas, Barbara Goodson and so many more! The Comikaze Power Ranger Pavilion will also boast the producer and prop makers from the original series.

* LA's Ultimate Trick-or-Treat for kids on Oct 31st at noon, providing L.A.'s largest – and safest – indoor trick or treat. Every vendor will be giving away candy from our stockpile of over 130,000 pieces of candy – literally more than a ton!

* Kids' Costume Contest, for kids 12 and under.

* Kid's Hero Training by Vanaheim Studio's Iron Shield Arms.

* Kids 12 and under admitted for free.

About Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo:
Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo is Los Angeles' first and only large-scale, multi-media pop culture convention. Held annually at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Comikaze assembles the most exciting and innovative in comics, video games, sci-fi, fantasy, horror and all things pop-culture. Partnering with comic legend Stan Lee himself and Elvira Mistress of the Dark, Comikaze is the only pop-culture convention owned and operated by true pop-culture icons. Co-founder and CCO Regina Carpinelli and the Comikaze team have crafted an event that thrills and excites even the most casual comic fan, attracting well over 60,000 attendees from around the country for its fourth year in 2014. With a mission to provide celebrity, creator and talent access that is unequalled in comic conventions, Comikaze's unique panels, autograph sessions and photo-ops give fans once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to truly interact with their favorite creators and major players in the entertainment industry. Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo is a partnership of Stan Lee, Cassandra Peterson, UBM Advanstar and Comikaze Entertainment, Inc.

About UBM Advanstar

UBM Advanstar, part of UBM Americas, is a US-based event and marketing services business serving the fashion, licensing, life sciences and powersports industries. The company owns and operates a portfolio of 54 tradeshows, 100 conferences, 30 publications, and almost 200 electronic products and websites. Our market-leading brands and a commitment to delivering innovative, quality products and services enable UBM Advanstar to "Connect Our Customers With Theirs." UBM Advanstar is a UBM plc company.

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Nickelodeon Performs Magic With The Entertainer

Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) UK & Ireland has entered a long-term partnership with UK toy retailer The Entertainer for an exclusive range of Nickelodeon products!

Among the items that will be included in the 26 SKU line are craft sets, science kits, a magic box and a joke kit with names such as Nickelodeon Glowing Gunge, Nickelodeon Explore the Body and Nickelodeon Sock Monkey.

All lines within the range are suitable for kids aged four and above.

"We've seen tremendous success with the licensing of Nickelodeon properties but this range really speaks to the overall strength of the Nickelodeon brand as a whole," says Marianne James, vice president, consumer products, U.K. and Ireland, and European retail sales and marketing, NVCP. "Incorporating the fun, humor and hands-on ethos of Nickelodeon, these products are a brilliant way to encourage children to explore their world and be creative."

The line will launch at The Entertainer stores and online on Monday 5th October 2015, and will be supported by extensive PR and marketing activity to consumers across Q4 and the key Christmas buying season.

From mid-October, a marketing campaign will include product promotion across the Nickelodeon portfolio of networks.

PR activity will include product reviews, competitions and sampling to national consumer media, online portals and bloggers, plus key sell-in to gift guides across the Christmas season. The range will be featured in all Entertainer store windows across the October half term. In addition to an above-the-line marketing campaign, the partners are planning a number of shopping centre activations and demonstration zones within Entertainer stores across the country.

NVCP recently showcased their brand-new Nickelodeon range at FunFest Blogger Summit 2015 and will also showcase the range at the Nickelodeon stand, E005, during Brand Licensing Europe being held between Tuesday 13th and Thurday 15th October 2015 in Olympia in London.

"We are delighted to be partnering with Nickelodeon and bringing this fun and interactive licensed range to market," says Rebecca Rees, head of marketing and licensing, The Entertainer. "We have developed a strong partnership with them over recent years and are delighted with the breadth of activities incorporated into these sets and the fun they will give to children."

Sources: License! Global, Toy World Magazine, Toy News Online.

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Butch Hartman Talks About "The Fairly Oddparents" Season 10 In New Interview With VO Buzz Weekly

Chuck Duran and Stacey J. Aswad welcome the incredible Butch Hartman, the writer, director, producer and illustrator of the hit Nickelodeon original animated series (Nicktoons) "The Fairly Oddparents", "Danny Phantom", and "T.U.F.F Puppy", in this magical episode of VO Buzz Weekly!

The Michigan native, who grew up watching cartoons talks about how he eventually found his way to Cal Arts, going on to work on the "Johnny Bravo" cartoon at Hanna-Barbera with then fellow newcomer, Seth MacFarlane, working with Fred Seibert (Frederator), how he gets inspiration, and his latest project, the Noog Network!

Butch also talks about "The Fairly Oddparents", including the recently announced "The Fairly Oddparents" season 10!

In the interview, Butch reveals that the reason why Timmy Turner will have to share his wand-wielding wish-granting fairy godparents, Cosmo and Wanda, with new cast member Chloe Carmichael, an enthusiastic, funny and over-achieving little girl voiced by Kari Wahlgren, will be because there currently a shortage of fairies in Fairy World! Butch also reveals that Chloe is named after his niece!



Additionally, Liberty University's Green Hall is currently hosting a art exhibit dedicated to artwork created by Butch Hartman! The exhibit will be on display through Saturday 17th October 2015.

Check out these fantastic interviews with Butch Hartman, in which he talks about his new art exhibit, below!

Nickelodeon UK Launches Range Of STEM-Inspired Products

RMS International has extended its partnership with Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) UK & Ireland to launch a fantastic Nickelodeon-branded range of inventive, creative and imaginative arts, crafts and activity sets inspired by the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) curriculum at The Entertainer!

Products range from play sets to introduce viewers to the exciting world of STEM to play sets to inspire children's creativity.

The range currently features:

Nickelodeon Exploding Boomz Experiment Kit
Nickelodeon Sweet Perfume Fab Formulas Kit
Nickelodeon So Lush Soap Bomb Experiment Kit
Nickelodeon Horrid Fungus Experiment Kit
Nickelodeon Luscious Lip Balm Fab Formulas Kit
Nickelodeon Explore The Body Discovery Set
Nickelodeon Mind Blowing Magic Set
Nickelodeon Joke Factory Box
Nickelodeon Glamourous Bracelets Set
Nickelodeon Sock Puppet Set
Nickelodeon Tattoo Transfer Set
Nickelodeon Gemstone Mosaics Set
Nickelodeon Target Band Shooter
Nickelodeon Make Your Own Puppy Set
Nickelodeon Gunge 'N' Glow Experiment Kit
Nickelodeon Crazy Scientist Experiment Kit
Nickelodeon Totally Gross Experiment Kit
Nickelodeon Smelly Stink Bombs Experiment Kit
Nickelodeon Crazy Kitchen Experiment Kit
Nickelodeon Star Gazer Telescope
Nickelodeon Volcano Eruption Experiment Kit
Nickelodeon Jingle Chain Set
Nickelodeon Aqua Colouring Set
Nickelodeon Bugle Bead Set

Nickelodeon showcased their brand-new STEM toy range at FunFest Blogger Summit 2015 on Saturday 12th September 2015.

Photo: Rebecca Rees ‏/ @becs_rees

Nickelodeon's all-new product range is now available to purchase at The Entertainer!

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Nickelodeon To Hold "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Panel At New York Comic Con 2015

Nickelodeon has announced the Turtley Awesome news in a post on their official "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Tumblr blog that Nickelodeon will be holding a "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" panel at New York Comic Con 2015!

The "TMNT" team will be returning to New York Comic Con to reveal exclusive sneak peeks from "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" season 4 and what action is in store for the four hero brothers. The panel will feature executive producers Ciro Nieli and Brandon Auman, along with the talented voice actors Seth Green (Leonardo), Rob Paulsen (Donatello), Greg Cipes (Michelangelo), Eric Bauza (Tiger Claw, Hun), and more special guests! Nickelodeon's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" NYCC 2015 panel will take place on Thursday 8th October 2015 between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Booyakasha!

Additionally, Nickelodeon Magazine publisher Papercutz will be holding a 10th Anniversary Panel on hursday 8th October 2015 at 5:30pm in Room 1A24, in which Editor-in-Chief Jim Salicrup, Publisher Terry Nantier and a variety of Papercutz creators will reminisce about a decade in kids' publishing and look forward to the next 10 years.

Allison Strejlau, the illustrator for Papercutz' Nickelodeon Magazine "Breadwinners" series, "The Ren & Stimpy Show" co-creator Bob Camp and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures" artist Billy Martin will also be appearing at NYCC 2015!

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Interview With Nina Hahn, The Senior Vice President Of International Production And Development At Nickelodeon

To celebrate Nickelodeon's big presence at Annecy International Animated Film Festival and Market (MIFA) 2015, Variety.com has unveiled a exclusive interview with Nina Hahn, the Senior Vice President (SVP) of international production and development at Nickelodeon, in which Nina talks about how Nickelodeon approaches Annecy, creative talent worldwide, and how the animation industry is changing!:

Annecy: Nickelodeon's Nina Hahn on How the Animation Industry is Changing (EXCLUSIVE)

Nina Hahn - NickelodeonCOURTESY OF VIACOM INTERNATIONAL

Hahn SVP Nickelodeon International development, also talks about how the network approaches Annecy, and creative talent worldwide

At 2015's Annecy, Nickelodeon will for the first time take exhibition space. Between screenings – of "Breadwinners" seg "Employee of the Month" and "The SpongeBob Movie: [Sponge Out of Water]" – a Global Animated Shorts Program showcase, an analysis of "SpongeBob" franchise and a share with Nina Hahn, SVP Nickelodeon International development, it organizes nine events. One of animation biggest brands, it is also changing the animation industry as the industry also evolves. Hahn took time out just before Annecy to talk about both changes.

I believe you've been coming to Annecy for quite some time. How has Annecy changed, or the animation industry evolved?

I think that the business of animation has changed around Annecy. Annecy's been such a nimble festival and market that it has been able to adapt organically to these exponential shifts in attendance. Annecy has always been about creators, and now that's definitely even more true, giving Annecy its uniqueness as a festival – everyone coming together to watch great films. That's certainly the case in Europe, where there aren't huge numbers of festivals or large animation events that are really creator-driven. And the creative voice is becoming stronger and stronger and really the cornerstone of what we're trying to make at Nickelodeon. This is what really draws us to the market – the bespoke nature of what Annecy is and the invasion and success of animation in general over time, makes for a perfect partnership.

Could you explain this invasion and success?

Unlike 20 years ago, today everyone can be an animator and /or creator and/or critic. With all the options available to create (online, on computer, in your basement, in your attic, on your phone) and all the options available to share what you create, everyone can be a creator. It's truly an exciting time for those who create and those who crave the creations! One example is the online world, and animation being a new home there. We've got so many additional places for animation to live, so many other ways for animation to be made without the need for a giant studio. Compared with other models previously where you had to go through a very laborious studio system and at great expense in order for that animation to reach everybody, animation has exploded in the last decade and can now come from everywhere and everyone and can reach everybody rather quickly. It is a really exciting time for us and therefore we see it as a good 'invasion'.

And Nickelodeon has responded to that and is pushing that in several ways...

At Nickelodeon we are embracing the market not by dictating our brand to the creator, but rather by opening up a conversation with them and embracing their visions, passions, ideas, stories, characters and wrapping ourselves around them, to give them a great and inspirational new home in which to create and flourish. It isn't just a big foot-printed network landing on their doorstep saying 'This is what we're looking for, can you squeeze yourself into it?' In fact, it's really the reverse. It's: 'What story do you have to tell? What is your passion? What is your vision? What do you see? And, how can we be the home for what you see?' Keeping the network in general quite nimble, to act upon what comes through our doors in such a way that we can of course still look at it as potential for long-form 22-minute or 11-minute episodes still remains important to us, but there are other ways we can look at things also, especially in the new multiplatform world we are living in. If a creator comes in with something that doesn't necessarily suit that particular linear formula, can we find a life and a lifespan for the content that might be interesting across the App or across our digital footprint? Or look at it as a movie first? Or in various other ways that keep us true to the messaging, which is finding and working with, great creators, being a home for these creators. In the case of LA it's under a roof. But when you expand beyond Hollywood, there are a ton of creators out there and we also want to be able to be their home away from home.

And digital is so important because of the evolving ways in which the natural audience for animation is consuming it...

Exactly...so it's a really win-win situation...

On the creative surge in animation, it seems to me there is a kind of globalization, in that Hollywood is definitely reaching out to the world, for talent, for markets, and at the same time an animation world globally is reaching out to the world...

We use a very simple phrase at Nickelodeon which we really live by: 'Make it everywhere and use it everywhere'. Ideas don't just come from Hollywood any more. We are supporting the Hollywood creative push with our studio and creative outreach but we also have a robust creator hunt for talent outside of Hollywood and across the U.S. East Coast, Latin America, Europe and Asia, and although we don't have the bricks and mortar in these locations we create a bespoke production plan and environment (appropriate for the content) wherever we produce – this is our 'studio without borders' approach.

And I think that really has come into play in so many of our experiences across the animation world, which was not the case even a [few] years ago and is fuelled by what's happening in the non-linear space, where kids have access to content everywhere. The linear space certainly has to follow suit and make sure it behaves in the same way, where Hollywood and anybody else can no longer just make content for Hollywood. We have to make it for everybody and it has to be relevant, because for this generation of consumers, it doesn't' matter where the content is from and it doesn't matter how they get their content (they don't necessarily see the difference between one platform and another – they are platform agnostic). If it's good content, it's good content.

Could you point to some examples of where talent has come from around the world and grown with Nickelodeon from short form to slightly longer, or repetitive, recurrent short-form?

The Global Animated Shorts Program Showcase, which takes place on Wednesday, is really a whistle-stop tour of the universe with representation from probably all major countries of the world and certainly from every continent. We are now going into Season 3 of the program. Because of the time it takes to produce animation, we are just now putting into production the ones that we chose from Season I. Those will be announced soon, so unfortunately I can't talk about those yet – but stay tuned! Those pieces of content, whether they were put into long-form development or remained just as a short, still have a life. The shorts air on the App and on nick.com for instance. We've seen content coming from Australia, South Africa, Brazil, Canada, France, Ireland. The list is endless. All that content is being aired across Nick.com and the App, and some of that content is being advanced into the second and third stages of development and will go into full production, to be announced shortly and do come from very vast corners of the world.

I believe that 2015 is the first time that Nickelodeon is taking exhibition space at Annecy's MIFA market....

Yes it is. It's for us to have a space and a footprint on the floor, during the festival.

So you have another way of people coming to you?

Exactly. An additional touch-point. It definitely will be a hub for talent, and for our members of staff that are attending the market, and I think it also represents our commitment to the festival and how we want to be absorbed into the global culture of animation.

Do you think that the Hollywood studios, or congloms and their French high profile counterparts have learnt over the years how to use the festival very well in what is essentially energetic multi-tasking. You don't just show a show and flop out with champagne by the lake. Nickelodeon has I think nine events

I can't speak for the other networks, but I can speak to the Nickelodeon position, which is definitely yes. We have an on-going commitment to Annecy, which is just as you've described it. We want to be much more in a conversation with the festival, and be about show, tell and listen. All of the various events that we have decided to put on speak to that mission and speak to us setting up an experience at Annecy which is really bespoke to the creator and to the creator feeling comfortable with our brand and what we do, and so creating events and moments in the festival that will be magnetic for them, is very important to us.

Annecy has a strong focus on women in animation this year. Yet few direct fest-selected long-features...

It's hard. In our business it is an unfortunate fact that there are less women doing this than we would all like. However, I think, looking forward, we will start to see more and more of these women being at front and centre of key animation positions including writing and directing. In fact across our shorts program we have a good amount of female creators, Australian creator Mel Roach being one of them, who's done a short for us. I think it's a commitment we have internally to making sure that we've got diversity of voice, in every aspect. So hopefully when we talk next year we'll say there are more women involved this year, maybe even double on last year!

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Viacom International Media Networks Showcases Nickelodeon's Latest Shows At MIPTV 2015

The licensing news website License! Global Mag is reporting the exciting news that Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) is highlighting a number of Nickelodeon's live-action and animated kids' series this week at the MIPTV marketplace in Cannes, France!

VIMN's Nickelodeon slate of new content includes "Bella and the Bulldogs" (20x30), which recently premiered on Nickelodeon USA, and is currently making its debut on Nickelodeon channels around the world, including Nickelodeon UK on Monday 27th April 2015.

Targeted to girls and boys ages 6 to 11, the series follows teenage cheerleader Bella who decides to chase her dream of becoming the quarterback of her middle school football team.

Nickelodeon's new animated preschool series "Blaze and the Monster Machines" is also making its debut. Featuring a storyline based on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) curriculum, the CGI series follows the monster truck Blaze, his driver AJ and their adventures in Axle City.

Additionally, VIMN is showcasing the new Spike format "Framework", a new furniture design competition series that premiered in the U.S. to an audience of 2.6 million.

MIPTV 2015 takes place between Monday 13th and Thursday 16th April 2015 at Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France.

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Nickelodeon Unveils New York Comic Con 2014 Plans

Nickelodeon have announced their exciting plans for this years New York Comic Con event, New York Comic Con 2014!

Nickelodeon's heading to New York Comic Con this week and there are a ton of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and "The Legend of Korra" activities going on in and around the city for you to check out! Here's the schedule:

Thursday 9th October 2014:

12pm - 4pm / 4:30pm - 7pm: "Your Own Nickelodeon Recording Session." Be the voice of Mikey in a scene with the Kraang, Bolin in a scene with Eska, Donnie in a scene with April or the voice of Aang in a scene with Katara! Stop by the Nickelodeon NYCC booth to voiceover classic and current Nick cartoons.

4pm - 6:30pm: Head over to Toys"R"Us in Times Square for a chance to get autographs from Ciro Nieli (exec producer), Brandon Auman (exec producer), Rob Paulsen (Donnie), and Greg Cipes (Mikey).

5:15pm - 6:15pm: "The Legend of Korra: Book 4" panel in Empire Stage 1-E. Co-creators Bryan Konietzko and Mike DiMartino will be joined by voice stars Janet Varney (Korra), David Faustino (Mako), and PJ Byrne (Bolin) for a tantalizing glimpse behind the curtain of this ground-breaking animated series, a look at the making of Book 4 and the exclusive premiere of an upcoming screening of a never-before-seen episode from Korra's final season! Moderated by Megan Casey, Vice President, Current Series, Nickelodeon Animation.

Friday 10th October 2014:

10am - 1pm / 1:30pm - 4pm / 4:30pm - 7pm: "Your Own Nickelodeon Recording Session." Be the voice of Mikey in a scene with the Kraang, Bolin in a scene with Eska, Donnie in a scene with April or the voice of Aang in a scene with Katara! Stop by the Nickelodeon NYCC booth to voiceover classic and current Nick cartoons.

12pm - 3:30pm: The "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" are partying it up at the Nickelodeon NYCC 2014 booth! Head over to grab a photo with these costume characters.

11am - 12:50pm: "The Legend of Korra" signing at the Dark Horse booth with co-creators Bryan Konietzko and Mike DiMartino. (WRISTBAND REQUIRED. Wristbands will be distributed by drawing in the Dark Horse booth on Thursday and Friday at show opening.)

3:15pm - 4:00pm: Battle of the Action Figures: The Brutal War of Scale – 1/6 vs. 8" vs. 5": Who Will Win? Action Figures have never enjoyed more creativity and excitement, and with new manufacturing techniques and sales and distribution opportunities, there’s an explosion of opportunities for Collectors, Fans and kids of all ages. But what type of action figures will win and what kind will lose? Join an All-Star Panel of Toy Experts including Jon Roman (Nickelodeon Consumer Products), Steve Forde (Go Hero), Joe Ahearn (Captain Action) and Gerry Gladston (Midtown Comics). Room 1A05.

2pm - 3pm: Nickelodeon's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Booyakasha!" panel in Empire Stage 1-E. Revel in the mutation madness as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles nunchuk their way through bad guys, eat pizza and kick Kraang butt! Executive producers Ciro Nieli and Brandon Auman will be joined by voice stars Rob Paulsen (Donatello), Seth Green (Leonardo), Greg Cipes (Michelangelo), and Eric Bauza (Tiger Claw) for exclusive sneak peeks at Season 3 of Nickelodeon's hit television series. Moderated by Rich Magallanes, Sr. Vice President, Current Series, Nickelodeon Animation.

Saturday 11th October 2014:

10am - 1pm / 1:30pm - 4pm / 4:30pm - 7pm: "Your Own Nickelodeon Recording Session." Be the voice of Bolin in a scene with Eska, or the voice of Aang in a scene with Katara! Stop by the Nickelodeon booth to voiceover classic and current Nick cartoons.

12pm - 3:30pm: The "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" are partying it up at the Nickelodeon booth! Head over to grab a photo with these costume characters.

12pm - 7pm: Take a trip to Brooklyn and visit the TMNT “Turtles in Time” art exhibit at Bottleneck Gallery. For more info, check out their Facebook page.

5pm - 8pm: IGN's NYCC "Legend of Korra" Video Game party at the Sky Room. For event entry please RVSP here, tickets are limited.

Sunday 12th October 2014:

10am - 1pm / 1:30pm - 5pm: "Your Own Nickelodeon Recording Session." Be the voice of Mikey in a scene with the Kraang, Bolin in a scene with Eska, Donnie in a scene with April or the voice of Aang in a scene with Katara! Stop by the Nickelodeon NYCC booth to voiceover classic and current Nick cartoons.

12pm - 7pm: Take a trip to Brooklyn and visit the TMNT "Turtles in Time" art exhibit at Bottleneck Gallery. For more info, check out their Facebook page.

2:15pm - 3pm: Avatar Legacy Fan Panel moderated by Avatar Mom in room 1A06 with panelists Monica McClain (Illustrator/Art Instructor), Alison Wilgus (Artist/Writer), Kevin Coppa (Puppetbender Creator), Sifu Manuel Rodriguez (Martial Arts Choreographer for Toph Beifong), and Jessie Flower (Voice of Toph Beifong). The panel will be all about "Avatar: The Last Airbender" art, history, demonstrations, and stories- plus a live comic reading from Dark Horse Comics' "The Rift". Attending cosplayers may win books and signed original "Legend of Korra" animation drawings donated by Studio Mir!

3:30pm - 4:30pm: Jessie Flower (Toph Beifong, Melon Lord) will be signing autographs at the Dark Horse booth.
(WRISTBAND REQUIRED. Wristbands will be distributed by drawing in the Dark Horse booth on Saturday and Sunday at show opening.)

New York Comic Con is the East Coast of North Americas's biggest and most exciting popular culture convention. This year, NYCC 2014 will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan between Thursday 9th and Sunday 12th October 2014.

Sources: TMNT Master, Korra Nation, NewYorkComicCon.com.

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