Nick News Brief: Adult Swim Canada, the Canadian version of Cartoon Network's hit older-skewing late-night block, has started to air Pelswick, Nickelodeon's popular animated series which originally ran in the U.S. between 2000-2004. The fact that Adult Swim is airing a cartoon that once aired on Nick isn't too strange in itself, as Nickelodeon Germany, Austria and Switzerland once aired CN's Adventure Time and The Amazing World of Gumball. However, what is strange is the age rating Adult Swim has given it: During it's original run on Nick, the show had TV-Y and TV-Y7 age ratings, meaning it was suitable for most audiences. However, Adult Swim has re-rated it with a 14+ rating, plus given it a mature subject matter disclaimer card.
You've seen live-action on Cartoon Network now see kids shows on Adult Swim (Canada). They recently added the kids' series Pelswick to their lineup.
And for some reason the series is re-rated 14+ with a mature subject matter disclaimer card. pic.twitter.com/j0XHeGbcTh
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Nickelodeon has partnered with the Canadian animation company Nelvana for a brand-new animated preschool series, titled Corn & Peg!
Do Gooders Unite! Saddle up for the hilarious adventures of Corn & Peg – the dynamic duo of doing good! These inseparable best friends, a young uniCORN and PEGasus, share an unbridled excitement and enthusiasm to help make their community of Galloping Grove a better place! And holy hay bales, it’s pretty amazing what practicing kindness can lead to! Along the way these steeds of good deeds also explore a school readiness curriculum with things like colors, math, directions, heath & wellness and emotional intelligence. So gallop into the world of Corn & Peg for some irresistible DO-GOODERY!
Produced by Nelvana in association with Nickelodeon, the Canadian Original is slated to debut on Treehouse later this year. Season one of Corn & Peg will feature 40 × 11-minute episodes.
Corn & Peg is based on a animated Nickelodeon Preschool short of the same name made in 2015. In the short, the role of CORN was voiced by Colin Critchley (Nickelodeon's Legends of the Hidden Temple TV movie):
According to Ava Close's resume on IMDbPro listing, the actor voices two characters on Corn & Peg, Principal and Clarissa, under the direction of Sean Jeffrey, however, it is currently unknown whether the credit refers to the original pilot episode or the series.
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Nickelodeon has given a 20-episode order to a brand-new live-action series Star Falls from Breakthrough Entertainment and has renewed its breakout hit I Am Frankie for a second season!
Created by George Doty IV (Scooby Doo and the Loch Ness Monster), Star Falls centers on Sophia, a strong-willed teen who persuades a Hollywood movie star and his family to live in her house while he shoots a movie in town, all with the hopes of setting him up with her mom. But the star’s three kids find their new rural life is a drastic change from the L.A. lifestyle they’re accustomed to. Everyone’s lives are hilariously turned upside down as the kids struggle to help their parents find love and adjust to what could be their new life. It’s slated to premiere in 2018.
Siena Agudong (Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn) stars as Sophia Miller, along with Kamaia Fairburn (Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B) as Diamond Brooks, Tomaso Sanelli (The Passenger) as Nate Rex, Jadiel Dowlin (Annedroids) as Phoenix Brooks and Marcus Cornwall as Bo Brooks.
“Star Falls tells the irresistible story of two girls, one from Hollywood and one from a small town, whom despite their differences, find fun, adventure and sisterhood when they set up their parents,” said Bronwen O’Keefe, Senior Vice President (SVP) Live Action and Movies at Nickelodeon. “It’s a classic buddy comedy that delivers on the insight that family really is at the core of what makes today’s kids happy. The series brings to life two strong female characters at the center who are bold, brave, funny and full of heart.”
Star Falls was filmed in Canada during summer 2017, and will also air on YTV in Canada.
Created by Argentine writer Marcela Citterio, I Am Frankie centers on Frankie Gaines (Alex Hook), who looks like any other human girl but harbors a big secret: She functions as a high-tech computer, complete with Internet access, extensive memory and more. In Season 2, Frankie finally is fitting in and exploring what it means to be human with the help of her best friend, Dayton (Nicole Alyse Nelson). Things quickly become complicated when a new android arrives at Sepulveda High and the world learns that androids exist. And when WARPA comes back with a new threat, Frankie must struggle to keep her true identity a secret and keep her friends and family safe.
I Am Frankie was originally produced as Yo Soy Franky by Nickelodeon Latin America in Colombia. It was the first global series to be produced at the new Viacom International Studios in Miami. The English-language version is produced by Paradiso Pictures and Nickelodeon Latin America.
In addition to Hook and Nelson, Carson Rowland, Kyson Facer, Sophia Forest, Mohana Krishnan, Uriel Baldesco, Kristi Beckett, Jayce Mroz and Armani Barrett also star. A Season 2 premiere date is TBD.
“I Am Frankie delivers a great balance of relatable characters navigating the often confusing but totally authentic experiences of adolescence, set in a context of high-tech, high-stakes stories,” O’Keefe added. “The fantasy-fulfilling notion of having android capabilities, while still yearning for human emotion resonated with our audience and kept them coming back night after night. Season 2 will introduce new androids, new threats, new crushes and a lot of new adventures.”
NorthumberlandNews.com is reporting the exciting news that Canada's Breakthrough Entertainment (Ride, Max & Shred) will be filming scenes for Star Falls, a brand-new 20-episode series that will be broadcast in Canada on YTV and on Nickelodeon in the United States, in Port Hope, a municipality in Southern Ontario, Canada and Ganaraska Forest Centre in Ontario, Canada this Summer!
PORT HOPE -- A children's television show is filming in Port Hope. - Karen Longwell / Metroland
Port Hope is welcoming film crews from the Nickelodeon and YTV family TV series until Friday 4th August 2017. Residents and businesses in Port Hope are advised that filming for the family show Star Falls is scheduled as follows:
July 20 — East beach, Crawford's Cafe at 14 Madison St.
July 21 — Rotary Park — south of the gazebo.
July 24 — Rotary Park — north of the gazebo and Memorial Park.
July 25 — Trattoria Gusto and John Street.
July 26 — Memorial Park Bandshell and St. Lawrence Flowers (John Street).
The film unit will move to the Ganaraska Forest Centre from Thursday 27th to Monday 31st July 2017 and return on the following dates to complete the filming:
Aug. 1 and Aug. 2 — Yeovil Street, Bramley Street North and Cumberland Street.
Aug. 3 — Memorial Park.
Aug. 4 — Basil's Market & Deli, 276 Ridout St., various streets in the area for "walk n' talk" scenes.
Questions can be directed to Kevin Narraway, Port Hope’s marketing manager at knarraway@porthope.ca or 905-885-4544 ext. 3306.
The news follows Breakthrough Entertainment filming scenes for Star Falls at Walton Street beside the Ganaraska River in Northumberland, Canada earlier this summer.
Canada's Breakthrough Entertainment (Ride, Max & Shred) has begun production on Star Falls, a brand-new 20-episode series that will be broadcast in Canada on YTV and on Nickelodeon in the United States! Filming for the all-new live-action show is currently taking place along Walton Street beside the Ganaraska River in Northumberland, Canada.
Filming will shift to Victoria Hall in Cobourg on Monday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Over the weekend, according to a press release, vehicles from Star Falls Production Inc. began moving on to Second Street. They will begin moving onto Third Street Monday, and Second Street will be closed to traffic.
The production company is arranging to park its larger production vehicles in a private lot. Smaller production vehicles and staging area for film-related equipment will be on the west side of Second Street and both sides of Third Street between King and Albert streets.
No gunfire or pyrotechnic effects will be associated with scenes that will be shot, the company said.
Below is what is currently known about Nickelodeon and YTV's brand-new series:
STAR FALLS
TV Series Production Company: Breakthrough Ent Prod.: Jim Corson Production Designer: Brian Verhoog Executive Producers: George Doty, Joan Lambur, Ira Levy,Peter Williamson, Michael McGuigan, Nat Abraham, Director: Various, including Stefan Scaini. PM: Maribeth Daley PC: Lori Pumputis Casting: Forrest and Forrest Casting BG Casting/ BG Count: Maureen Evans Stunts: Alicia Turner Insurer: AOS ACTRA Business Rep.: Moona Syed Shoot Schedule: May 8 - Aug 4 2017 17 Filming Location: Toronto, ON
Although the storyline of Star Falls has yet to be announced, from the photo above, it looks like some of the action takes place at The Falling Owl Cafe.
Nickelodeon fans know that some of the best episodes to ever hit the network are the exciting and imaginative crossover episodes that combine several of our faves into one action-packed show. So naturally, when TWIST caught up with the actors in the new series Ride, they challenged them to come up with their best dream episode plot lines!
Since the fictional equestrian boarding school Covington Academy in which Ride takes place is pretty strict and proper, it's fun to imagine characters like SpongeBob SquarePants or Cat Valentine from Victorious paying a visit!
Scroll through the gallery to see what each actor had to say about their dream crossovers, and let NickALive! know which you'd love to see happen in real life by commenting below!:
Rameet Rauli (Anya)
"We could have some superhero action going on with The Thundermans... But if I had to choose just one I think Victorious would be a good one," Rameet says for her dream crossover episodes. "They could bring some song and dance to Covington. I think Anya would be good friends with Cat and then maybe there would be some jealousy from Kit in the form of a ballad. Perhaps they end it with a song with horses."
That sounds incredible – but she has another amazing potential plot line brewing up too.
"I would love to see Kel from Kenan and Kel come to visit Covington," she spills. "It would be race day of course and because everyone is getting ready for the race Kel offers to look after the horses. He gets distracted by some sheep out on the hills and goes to explore. He gets into a trance following the sounds of the sheep and forgets to lock the horses in. TK being so adventurous gets out. Panic! Kel comes back and discovers TK has escaped and runs to find help. He finds Anya and asks her to help. Trying to keep Lady C unaware of this, Anya borrows money from the royal family to give to Kel to try and get another horse for the race. So they have time to look for TK. Everyone breathes a sigh of relief until they discover Kel has returned with a llama, saying we would get extra points for having a unique looking horse and standing out from the rest."
Alana Boden (Elaine)
Alana says she'd love to do a crossover with Instant Mom.
"I think it's a great show," she says. "If they were to come to Covington for the day, I think it would be a real blast! Also I would love to see how Lady C would react!"
"Cat from Victorious kind of reminds me of Peaches so I think it would make a cool episode [too]," she adds. "Who knows what they would get up to, but I’m sure it would be really fun!"
Manuel Pacific (Nav)
Manuel has a ton of ideas for fun Nickelodeon crossovers.
"School of Rock musical episode? Or The Thundermans maybe?" he suggests. "It would be cool to have a bit of superpowers and acrobatics too, maybe whilst on horseback? Professional vaulting with a superpower twist! Just riffing here... the possibilities are endless!"
But he has a great story in mind for if SpongeBob were ever to pay the academy a visit.
"SpongeBob arrives on his seahorse and is ready to compete in the league gala, except he rides Western," he explains. "So we might have to give him a few tips for English riding and eventing. Never mind the fact that none of this happens in the sea at all, Covington is a magical place. LOL."
Oliver Dench (Will)
Oliver says he'd love to see a Hey Arnold! crossover happen.
"I want to know what I would look like if I entered their funky universe," he says. "Would my head be elongated at the sides like Arnold? Would I have a sweet unibrow like Helga? I just don't know."
"Keeping with the thread, [I'd love to see] Squidward [visit Covington]. Because I want to count his arms," he jokes. "Squids have ten appendages (including their two longer tentacles and their eight legs). Squidward has four legs and two arms. Where are his other four appendages?!"
Jonny Gray (Josh)
Which show would Jonny love to see do a Ride crossover? "iCarly," he says. "Because their cast is hysterical.. It used to be my favorite show."
But he'd also love to see what another throwback Nickelodeon character would get up to at Covington.
"Ned from Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide [could] write a new survival guide but for Covington Academy specifically," he says.
Did you enjoy Nickelodeon's brand-new series Ride? Do you hope there's a second season (#RideSeason2)? Let NickALive! know in the comments!
Visit Nick.com/Ride to learn more about the series and its characters and follow @RideOnNickelodeon on Facebook and Instagram. #RIDEonNICKELODEON
On a scale of 1-10, is your obsession with Nickelodeon's newest series, Ride, at about an 11 or 12? Because, same. The show takes place at Covington Academy, an equestrian boarding school in the UK where part of students' days revolve around horseback riding competitions – and it turns out that a lot of the friendships and adventures we are seeing and obsessing over onscreen are totally happening when cameras are off too!
TWISTrecently caught up with actors Kendra Leigh Timmins (who plays Kit), Jonny Gray (Josh), Alana Boden (Elaine), Rameet Rauli (Anya), Manuel Pacific (Nav), and Oliver Dench (Will) and got them to spill all about what really goes on behind the scenes of the series.
Scroll through the gallery to see what the cast had to say about meeting the team of actors and horses, working with animals, and shooting on location around the world. Then, let NickALive! know if the show is one of your own fave series by dropping a comment below!
The brand-new live-action daily drama Spell Keepers has launched on Nickelodeon Israel exclusively for yes DBS, which commissioned the series!
The fantastical suspense series, locally titled כדברא, follows determined heroines Kirki and Layla, who have set out to perform their critical roles in the world. As they do their best to save humanity, they must choose between finding their own personal happiness and fulfilling their destinies, all while facing an inevitable collision between good and evil.
The series was created by screenwriter Michal Cooper-Keren (North Star, Summer Break Stories) alongside co-creators Sivan Shiknagy and Einat Shahak. Spell Keepers is directed by Oded Raz. It is produced in Israel by Nutz Productions, a subsidiary company of Ananey Communications Group.
Fans can find out more about Spell Keepers on nick.co.il and follow the series on Instagram at @kadabra_tv.
The first three episodes of Spell Keepers are available to watch in full here and here on NickALive!.
Nutz Productions was recently commissioned by Netflix to produce a international remake of The Greenhouse (החממה), a live-action daily drama that originally aired for four seasons on Nickelodeon Israel. The international adaptation of The Greenhouse is the US media giants first Israeli television show, and is slated to debut on the SVOD service in 2017.
Are you as obsessed with Nickelodeon’s brand-new show, Ride, as NickALive! is?
To celebrate Nick's all-new show, Just Jared Jr. caught up with the cast and learned that as much as fans love what’s happening on screen — Horses, high school drama and much more — so much happens behind-the-scenes when the cameras aren’t rolling!
From unexpected moments that make it into the show to a Horse that literally picks your pockets, the cast gave JJJ behind-the scenes stories they’ve never told anyone before!
Kendra Leigh Timmins (“Kit”):
“I eventually got so used to the crazy fascinator (aka hair piece) on my head that I wore it on our lunch break and totally forgot it was there. I got so confused when people were giving me crazy looks.”
Rameet Rauli (“Anya”):
“I was so nervous to shoot the Big Ben destruction scene. It took two weeks to build and we had one take to do it. In the scene, you can see the panic and once it was knocked down, I giggled in relief thinking we cut. You can see me giggling in the scene, so embarrassing.”
Oliver Dench (“Will”):
“Sultan, the Horse that played Wayne, was so clever and rebellious. A few times we saw him mess with people. He would wait until his handler wasn’t paying attention, and then sneakily take their walkie-talkie out of his pocket and throw it in the mud. Sultan never got tired of that.”
Manuel Pacific (“Nav”):
“The scene where Will and Nav are having a competition in their room to see who can score the most points by dunking paper balls into the trash was very special. Not only because we were having incredible fun and it was one of the first scenes we ever shot, but because I improvised the line ‘Andrada Style.’ That line not only made it into the show but got written in for someone else later on.”
Alana Boden (“Elaine”):
“In the scene where Will and Elaine are talking before the competition, Oliver kept poking me in the back. If you watch closely at the end of the scene, I start to laugh!
Jonny Gray (“Josh”):
“My favorite scenes to film were when I was actually on a Horse. The fields we got to ride in were almost mystical, because Northern Ireland is so beautiful. The Horse I rode was also used in the movie War Horse, so I’m sure you can imagine how excited I was to have that opportunity. It really was an amazing experience.”
Want to re-watch any of these episodes, you can right now on Nick.com or on the Nick app.
Don’t miss the final week of the series starting TONIGHT! Weeknights @ 8 PM, only on Nickelodeon USA!
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Rameet Rauli stars in Nickelodeon’s brand-new live-action daily drama series Ride as Anya Patel, a Princess who attends The Covington Academy for the very first time, and becomes Kit’s roommate and best friend. However, she is determined to keep her status a secret to be a normal student.
Rameet is British, and touring with her dad, she was brought up around music. Therefore her love for the arts came quickly, and she was lucky to pursue this love at The Arts Educational Schools in London, UK. She has also appeared in productions of The Office X-mas Party, and Macbeth and Frankenstein at The Butterfly Theatre Company.
This gal is smart, talented and adorable, and besides traveling, she also takes the time to help those in need.
Check out CelebMix's super interview with Rameet below to learn more about her, and find out what she has done in India!
How do you remember your first acting job?
“It was so much fun. I always loved the theatre and I was blessed to get a part in a production which toured the UK. I just remember laughing so much every day! Especially the part where I had to spit some “rhymes” in a killer rap with my two sidekicks — a Tortoise and a Monkey. And no it wasn’t cool and I don’t remember it. Lol”
Haha! Well, what about your first experience with Horses?
“I always wanted to ride. I remember begging my parents for a Horse when I was little. The first time I faced a Horse I realized how strong they actually were. I tried to feed one and held out a treat for him. He got so excited he nearly knocked me over and I had drool all over me… It was love at first sight!”
Tell us about your character in Ride. Have you learnt anything from Anya?
“Anya is a very positive, optimistic, caring and determined young lady who can be a little naive sometimes. It’s a dream come true to play her. I mean who doesn’t want to play a princess, right? But she doesn’t want the other students to know her secret as she just wants to “fit in.” So she tries to be independent and do everything herself which leads to hilarious outcomes as she’s just not as experienced with “regular” life stuff as the other students. It’s funny because during filming for Ride, it was the first time I lived by myself away from my family. Sometimes I felt like Anya in reality, trying to be a grown-up. I love that she doesn’t give up and keeps trying. There are many tricky situations she faces but her determination is something I really admire. I have learnt that no matter how many times you fall, just keep going!”
Anya has this huge secret, but she actually wants to be a normal girl. Have you ever felt like that?
“Every day! It’s so hard to hold the royal title and school work. Lol. No, I wish I had a secret like Anya’s but I’m just not as cool.”
No, you’re cool, just as the rest of the cast! Who do you have the best relationship with?
“That’s hard! I have a great relationship with them all. We all really clicked and hung out tons off set. I feel blessed that through Ride I have made lifelong friends. I love them all! #RideTribe4Life”
Serious question here: Do you ship Janya?
“I SHIP Janya!! The Janya journey is so adorable. I hope everyone likes them.”
[Fans] totally do! What’s next for them?
“Well, that would be telling. No, I have no idea. I hope loads more, you just have to keep watching.”
Now tell us about your journey to India. How would you describe your experience there?
“India was amazing! I went straight after shooting Ride. Unfortunately, I lost my Grandmother back in the UK during the shoot of Ride, which was really hard for me, and we went to India to scatter her ashes. It was the first time I went where I could appreciate the beauty of India and how incredible it is. I was really young when I went before and it was a bit of a culture shock but I loved it. I got to see some beautiful places and animals and soak up some sun after the Canadian winter. If we get a season 2, I’m hoping Anya gets to visit too.”
You should be really proud of yourself because of the effort you’ve put into helping others. Do you think that many actors should do the same?
“Yes, definitely. I think actors have a great platform to raise awareness and help others. On my recent trip to India, I was fortunate enough to visit an ashram where I witnessed all the amazing work they do to help orphans, the blind and the elderly. I realized how much I take for granted; it was a truly moving experience where I really learnt the importance of giving back. We took little presents for them and they were so grateful. I try and help when I can. I do get updates and love to hear how they are doing. It was very emotional leaving them but I really hope to return and visit them again one day.”
Your father was your biggest influence when it came to arts. Is he still making a big impact on your career?
“Yes! He’s been in the British-Asian music industry for years and I’ve been blessed enough to grow up around music and the arts. I grew up touring the world with his band and have such fond memories. I always knew I wanted to follow in his footsteps. His dedication to his craft inspires me every day. Being an actor is not easy and he has all the best advice for me and cheers me up on hard days.”
It was lovely to talk to you, Rameet. Do you have any message to CelebMix’s readers?
“Thank YOU for speaking with me and for everyone taking the time to read this. I hope everyone enjoys watching Ride. It has been amazing to make the show and now we get to share it with you all. All the love and support has been wonderful and I feel so blessed. Thank you very much. I can’t wait for you all to watch and join our Nick Ride Tribe. Also for more info and updates on the show follow me @RameetRauli on Twitter & Instagram.”
Have you watched the episodes of Ride? Make sure to catch Rameet on the show, and let NickALive! know if you like the series in the comments below!
Watch brand-new episodes of Ride weekdays at 8:00pm ET/PT on Nickelodeon USA, and visit Nick.com/Ride to learn more about the series and its characters and follow @RideOnNickelodeon on Facebook and Instagram. #RIDEonNICKELODEON
Alana Boden stars in Nickelodeon’s brand-new live-action daily drama series Ride as Elaine Whiltshire, a high school student with a type-A personality, who will go to any length to get into her dream college. She is not pleased when Kit arrives at The Covington Academy.
Raised in Hampshire, UK, Alana immediately fell in love with the art of acting at a very young age – she was only nine years old. She debuted on television playing in CBBC's Wolfblood, but her credits include Doctors, Humans and Mr. Selfridge. She has since appeared in several short films, such as Class Fiction, Final Hours, Howie and The Earth Belongs to No One, which was so recognized that Alana won the Rising Star Award at the London Short Film Festival.
Alana is a huge fan of animals, which could be the reason why she lives with six Dogs, Four rabbits and two Pigs.
In addition, she is so hard-working and ambitious that you can tell that life has so much more in store for her.
Check out CelebMix's super interview with Alana below to learn more about her, and find out what she fights for!
First off, how would you describe Ride?
Ride is about a group of friends and their lives at The Covington Academy, a prestige equestrian boarding school in England. The story is full of ups and downs of growing up.”
What was your favourite part about filming the show?
“All of it! Working with some really great people, filming at great locations, it was all so amazing!”
How was the jump from filming something like The Earth Belongs to No One to filming Ride?
“It was really interesting. The characters and their situations are different. Elaine doesn’t hold back much when it comes to speaking what’s on her mind. It was a great opportunity to play such contrasting roles.”
Now your character Elaine is a perfectionist, which has both positive and negative effects on every field of life. What are your thoughts about always being the best?
“I was brought up being told you may not always be the best at everything you do in life, but to give it all you’ve got, and if it’s something you love, don’t give up! You can’t beat yourself up if you’ve given it your best shot.”
Is there anything that you’ve always wanted but you still have to fight for?
“Well, being an actor means every role you go for you have to fight for. There are so many wonderful actors out there that competition is tough!”
What is it that motivates you in your life?
“My career. It gets me out of bed every day! Also my family and recently the supportive messages I’ve received from fans of Ride. They really mean the world to me!”
What about negative impacts? How do you deal with them?
“You really have to ignore negativity, as hard as that can be, or turn negatives into positives and use them to empower yourself. Always focus on the positives!”
Do you have a motto?
“Work hard for what you want and never give up!”
Who is your biggest influence and why?
“Natalie Portman. I think she’s amazing! I really admire her as an actress. I just love how diverse she is.”
We’ve heard that you really like animals. As an animal lover, do you get involved with certain charity events?
“I do! My family and I foster Dogs who have come from shelters who really need a place until they find their forever homes. We look after them until they get adopted, which can be hard because it’s so easy to become attached. But it’s so lovely to see them with their new families. I am also planning on doing a fundraising event later this year for a local charity that means a lot to me.”
Wow! What is it that made you love animals so much?
“I don’t know really. I have always just loved them and felt a real connection with them!”
What about Horses?
“I think Horses are absolutely beautiful creatures. We have family friends who had Horses when I was younger and we used to go and spend hours grooming them, mucking out the stalls, stuff like that!”
Going back to acting, you won a Rising Star Award at the London Short Film Festival. Could you tell us what it meant to you?
“It honestly meant the world to me. It made me feel like all the hard work I put into my career was worthwhile!”
How did it motivate you to keep going in your career?
“The feeling that my hard work and dedication had been recognised was incredible and has motivated me to never give up.”
Thank you for taking the time to talk to [CelebMix], Alana. Do you have any message to [their] readers?
“First, thank you all for the positivity and support, it’s always appreciated. And for anyone who has a dream, never give up on it!
Have you watched the episodes of Ride? Make sure to catch Alana on the show, and let NickALive! know if you like the series in the comments below!
Watch brand-new episodes of Ride weekdays at 8:00pm ET/PT on Nickelodeon USA, and visit Nick.com/Ride to learn more about the series and its characters and follow @RideOnNickelodeon on Facebook and Instagram. #RIDEonNICKELODEON
Kendra Leigh Timmins, a Horse lover, stars in Ride, a brand-new Nickelodeon TV show about a girl named Kit, who is scared to ride Horses but ends up competing in equestrian events. The show premieres with back-to-back episodes on Monday, January 30, at 8:00 and 8:30 p.m. ET/PT. To celebrate, Timmins spoke with SI Kids about her favorite sports, getting into character on set, and some silly moments that happened along the way!:
Photograph courtesy of Nickelodeon
How did you get into acting?
I first got into acting by being in my school play. I was five years old, and we were doing The Wizard of Oz. I played a chipmunk, a flower, and a munchkin.
How did you get this role?
I auditioned for this role. It was something that came along, and I just read it and thought, “This is super awesome. This is a great character, and it films in Northern Ireland, and it involves Horses. I have to be a part of this.” And then I had, I think, four or five auditions, where they kept narrowing it down and changing things up. Four or five weeks later, I got the call saying that I got to play Kit.
Do you relate to your character?
Definitely! I think Kit and I are a lot alike. She's a little quirky, and she has a lot of energy. She always means well, but sometimes she gets herself into trouble. And I've also been told that I am as stubborn as Kit is.
What was your reaction when you got the role?
When I got the phone call from my agent, I did a very, very embarrassing happy dance in my apartment by myself, and I was so excited, and I was crying, and the first thing I did was hang up the phone and call my sister. I had to tell her, and then we had a party over the phone.
Are you a sports fan?
I like to play sports more than I like to watch them, but I'm from Canada, so I have to cheer on my [Toronto] Raptors.
What sports do you play?
I love soccer. I played soccer all the time growing up. I try to get out and play with friends any time that I can. I feel like dance should count as a sport because there is a lot involved in that, so those are probably the two that I still do the most of. I like to keep active because I think it's more fun to get exercise that way.
Do you have experience with Horses in the past?
I actually went to a Horseback riding summer camp when I was younger because I thought Horses were so cool, and I just loved them so much. So I had ridden a little bit, and I was really comfortable around Horses. But we learned Western style, and it's more English-style riding in the UK, [where the show is set], so I had switch it up a little bit. But we were very well trained and very well looked after.
Other than that, you were able to get into character pretty well?
That was the only real learning curve. My character in the show, Kit, has been afraid of Horses her whole life, so it was kind of nice because I also didn't have to be very good. I didn't even have to pretend that I knew what I was doing until a little bit later on, so it was really nice.
Do you have any funny stories about the Horses from filming?
Our Horses had really big personalities. A lot of the horses we worked with had worked on other movies. The main Horse in War Horse was the Horse on our set, and lots of our Horses had been in Game of Thrones and all kinds of movies. So when they got on set, they were divas. They knew that they were the stars and that they were in charge. One of the Horses used to notice when someone had a walkie-talkie in their pocket, and he would lean over and pull it out of their pocket and just drop it on the ground. It was just to get some attention for himself, and that was always pretty funny.
Did you jump while riding a Horse in the filming process?
Actually, I don't think any [of the actors] jumped only because when you’re filming, sometimes it’s a little bit difficult because you have to concerned about safety and making sure the actors are O.K. We had incredible stunt doubles who did the jumping. We needed them because when you’re jumping, technically it’s great and everything looks awesome, but we had things written in the script like, “So-and-so gets distracted and knocks a pole,” which means that all of a sudden the stunt double not only had to be able to jump, but also knock a pole specifically when they needed to, which gets a little complicated. Luckily, we had a very good team. I don't know how they did it, but it was pretty phenomenal.
What would you say was the most athletic thing that you had to do on a Horse?
I had to mount a Horse bareback, which I had never done before. I’d always used a saddle, and I remember that day because they walked both my stunt double and me through it. They had her run it to show me how it would look, and even she was having a bit of a struggle because it’s just a larger Horse. And you have to do a little bit of a jump. I went, “You know what? I want to try it. I want to go for it.” I ended up being able to do it, and we got a bunch of takes. That was one of my very proud moments of Horsemanship.
Do you have any advice for young actors?
My best advice is to do it as much as you can. Sign up for anything that involves performing or working with other people. If there is a play going on at your school, or maybe sign up to be in the choir, or find a play that’s in your neighborhood instead, and then work really, really hard at it.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
By Emma Darmody, JJ Joyce and Max Melnik, Lauren Smalley
Our interview with actress Kendra Leigh Timmins was a once in a lifetime experience! Early last week we went to the Nickelodeon offices in Manhattan to talk to Kendra. To prepare for the interview, we looked up information about her to get ideas for questions.
We found out that Kendra was born in London, Ontario, Canada. We came up with questions that allowed us to know more about Kendra and her character, Kit, on her new show, “Ride,” which airs this Monday night at 8 p.m. on Nickelodeon.
We saw the premiere of the show so we could get ready for our interview. Here are just a few of the things that we found out. The show is filmed in Ireland and Toronto. Since she has been on so many TV shows, we wanted to know of all the characters she has played and which one is most like her.
Kendra told us that she is a lot like Kit from “Ride.” She also told us that right now she prefers working on TV shows instead of movies. One of the reasons is it gives her more time to find out and relate to the character she is playing.
Just kidding around, we wanted to know who were the better actors: the horses or the people. She answered immediately and laughed, “Definitely the horses!” She told us that her mom is with her most of the time when she is on the set acting.
So, what is the new show all about? Well, it’s about horses, adventure, making friends, and trying to be yourself as a kid. You will love watching Kendra as Kit as she adjusts to her new life at Covington Academy -- an elite equestrian-focused boarding school that looks like a beautiful castle.
Kit moves to Covington with her dad, who has a new job.
Almost all of the students ride horses, except Kit. One horse named TK is always getting out of hand, and no one seems to be able to tame the horse. The other people at the school want to get rid of the horse, but Kit feels differently. Kit, who is generally afraid of horses, finds her fears going away as she spends time and bonds with TK.
Kit develops a relationship and connects with this wild horse. Kit feels that the horse is misunderstood and she wants to keep the horse. Other kids who watch Kit interact with TK are amazed by her ability to tame the horse and feel that Kit has a special gift.
You will also love watching how Kit develops new friendships at Covington Academy and how she handles being the new girl in a new place. Kit has a new roommate who is quite different from her, but we loved to see how Kit teaches her new roommate how to have a little fun, fool around, and get in a little bit of trouble. You will love the way Kit handles the new rules she should follow, but finds a way to be herself and breaks the rules, just a little bit! We love Kit’s personality in this show and the scenery is beautiful, it really takes you away!
Kendra is such a great actress! Kit and Kendra have lot in common. They are both funny, quirky, girlie, but yet also have a bit of a tomboy in them.
Kendra really showed the funny and quirky side of herself after our interview was over when we took many pictures, some with big smiles and some with silly faces. We also introduced her to the app, Musical.ly, which she had never heard of before.
She took the time to download the app and find a song that we all liked. We decided on the song “Bad Blood” by Taylor Swift for Kendra’s very first Musical.ly. It was so much fun. Kendra was so patient and kind, and we had a blast with her. We hope you love her new show “Ride,” just as much as we did.
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Tonight, Nickelodeon's brand new live-action series Ridepremieres on Nick USA at 8 PM ET/PT, and NickALive! has a feeling it is going to instantly become one of your favorite shows to binge-watch!
The series is about a group of classmates at a prestigious equestrian boarding school called Covington Academy in England – and all the mystery, romance, and drama that follows them in their adventures. TWIST Magazine recently caught up with actress Kendra Leigh Timmins, who plays the lead role of Kit Bridges on the new series, and she shared all about getting to know her human – and horse! – co-stars, behind-the-scenes stories about shooting on location in castle-studded Northern Ireland, and more!
Check out the video to hear Kendra dish all about the making of the series, and let NickALive! know if you're excited to tune in to the first two episodes tonight by leaving a comment below!:
Jonny Gray stars in Nickelodeon's brand-new live-action series Ride as Josh Luders, a super popular, approachable and funny guy who provides comedic relief among his friends. Hailing from western Canada, Josh conceals much of his ambition with a North American laid back attitude.
To celebrate the premiere Nickelodeon and YTV's brand-new live-action series Ride, CelebMix has unveiled a fantastic interview with Kendra Leigh Timmins, who plays Kit Bridges in Nick's all-new comedy drama series, which you can check out below! Make sure to watch Rideweekdays at 8:00pm from Monday 30th January 2017, only on Nickelodeon USA! Find out more about Ride at nick.com/ride!:
Ride star Kendra Timmins teaches us how to make a Horse galloping sound with just our hands in this super video!:
Ride follows the adventures of Katherine "Kit" Bridges when she and her Dad, Rudy, move to England for his new job at Covington Academy, an elite equestrian boarding school. Life at a new school is never easy – particularly when you are afraid to ride – but Kit will be able to handle any challenge she faces thanks to her new friend, TK... who just so happens to be the most stubborn and difficult horse at the Academy! Ride airs Monday to Thursday at 7pm ET/PT on YTV and is coming to Nickelodeon channels worldwide very soon, including Nickelodeon Australia & New Zealand on Monday 10th October 2016 and Nickelodeon UK & Ireland/HD from Monday 7th November 2016!
(L to R): Jonny Gray, Alana Boden, Rameet Rauli, Mike Shara, Kendra Timmins, Oliver Dench, and Manuel Pacific in YTV's Ride
Ride stars Kendra Timmins (Degrassi: The Next Generation) as Kit, Jonny Gray (Max & Shred) as Josh, Rameet Rauli as Anya, Oliver Dench as Will, Manuel Pacific as Nav, and Alana Boden (Wolfblood, Mr Selfridge) as Elaine.
Commissioned by Nickelodeon and YTV and produced by Canada's Breakthrough Entertainment and the UK's Buccaneer Media, the 20x30-minute show, formally titled Let It Ride, is created by Jill Girling (Life with Derek) and Lori Mather-Welch (Would Be Kings, Queer As Folk). Executive producers for Breakthrough are Joan Lambur, Ira Levy, Peter Williamson, Michael McGuigan, Nat Abraham and Shelley Scarrow. Tony Wood (House of Anubis) is executive producing for Buccaneer. The series was cast by KM Casting. The series was filmed in Toronto and on location in Northern Ireland.Follow NickALive! on Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, via RSS, on Instagram, and/or Facebook for the latest Nickelodeon and Ride News and Highlights!
Ride follows the adventures of Katherine "Kit" Bridges when she and her Dad, Rudy, move to England for his new job at Covington Academy, an elite equestrian boarding school. Life at a new school is never easy – particularly when you are afraid to ride – but Kit will be able to handle any challenge she faces thanks to her new friend, TK... who just so happens to be the most stubborn and difficult horse at the Academy! Ride airs Monday to Thursday at 7pm ET/PT on YTV and is coming to Nickelodeon channels worldwide very soon, including Nickelodeon Australia & New Zealand on Monday 10th October 2016 and Nickelodeon UK & Ireland/HD from Monday 7th November 2016!
(L to R): Jonny Gray, Alana Boden, Rameet Rauli, Mike Shara, Kendra Timmins, Oliver Dench, and Manuel Pacific in YTV's Ride
Ride stars Kendra Timmins (Degrassi: The Next Generation) as Kit, Jonny Gray (Max & Shred) as Josh, Rameet Rauli as Anya, Oliver Dench as Will, Manuel Pacific as Nav, and Alana Boden (Wolfblood, Mr Selfridge) as Elaine.
Commissioned by Nickelodeon and YTV and produced by Canada's Breakthrough Entertainment and the UK's Buccaneer Media, the 20x30-minute show, formally titled Let It Ride, is created by Jill Girling (Life with Derek) and Lori Mather-Welch (Would Be Kings, Queer As Folk). Executive producers for Breakthrough are Joan Lambur, Ira Levy, Peter Williamson, Michael McGuigan, Nat Abraham and Shelley Scarrow. Tony Wood (House of Anubis) is executive producing for Buccaneer. The series was cast by KM Casting. The series was filmed in Toronto and on location in Northern Ireland.Follow NickALive! on Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, via RSS, on Instagram, and/or Facebook for the latest Nickelodeon and Ride News and Highlights!
The stars of Nickelodeon and YTV's brand-new series Ride tell us how they felt when they learnt they got a part in the show in this super video!:
Ride follows the adventures of Katherine "Kit" Bridges when she and her Dad, Rudy, move to England for his new job at Covington Academy, an elite equestrian boarding school. Life at a new school is never easy – particularly when you are afraid to ride – but Kit will be able to handle any challenge she faces thanks to her new friend, TK... who just so happens to be the most stubborn and difficult horse at the Academy! Ride airs Monday to Thursday at 7pm ET/PT on YTV and is coming to Nickelodeon channels worldwide very soon, including Nickelodeon Australia & New Zealand on Monday 10th October 2016!
Ride stars Kendra Timmins (Degrassi: The Next Generation) as Kit, Jonny Gray (Max & Shred) as Josh, Rameet Rauli as Anya, Oliver Dench as Will, Manuel Pacific as Nav, and Alana Boden (Wolfblood, Mr Selfridge) as Elaine.
Commissioned by Nickelodeon and YTV and produced by Canada's Breakthrough Entertainment and the UK's Buccaneer Media, the 20x30-minute show, formally titled Let It Ride, is created by Jill Girling (Life with Derek) and Lori Mather-Welch (Would Be Kings, Queer As Folk). Executive producers for Breakthrough are Joan Lambur, Ira Levy, Peter Williamson, Michael McGuigan, Nat Abraham and Shelley Scarrow. Tony Wood (House of Anubis) is executive producing for Buccaneer. The series was cast by KM Casting. The series was filmed in Toronto and on location in Northern Ireland.Follow NickALive! on Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, via RSS, on Instagram, and/or Facebook for the latest Nickelodeon Canada and Ride News and Highlights!
