Sky and NOW Team Up with Dogs Trust to Launch Pop-Up Bonfire Night TV Channel for Anxious Pets

Sky and NOW Team Up with Dogs Trust to Launch Pop-Up Bonfire Night TV Channel for Anxious Pets

Thursday 24 October 2024

• Nearly half of all pet dogs are affected by Bonfire Night displays*, with 45% of owners saying their dog is not calm when they can hear fireworks**
• Sky and NOW have worked with Dogs Trust to carefully curate a programme of films for pets to enjoy with their owners
• Veterinary surgeon and broadcaster Dr Scott Miller shares five tips on easing pet anxiety

With firework season fast approaching, Sky and NOW have teamed up with Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, to launch a dedicated pop-up TV channel designed to help our four-legged friends stay calm during the potentially stressful period.

The aptly named 'BonfireNight' channel will feature a range of soothing, funny and distracting movies specifically curated for dogs to enjoy with their owners, helping to ease anxiety triggered by loud noises. Found on Sky channel 310, it will air from 6am on November 1 until 6am on November 6, featuring hit movies perfect for owners and dogs alike. The collection of movies will also be available to watch on demand and with a NOW Cinema pass.

Sky and NOW’s extensive back catalogue of more than 1,000 films were whittled down with the help of Dogs Trust. The charity’s experts said feel-good, relaxing, and familiar content was a must-have, as it helps keep dogs’ owners calm, which in turn can help pooches relax too. Films that promote laughter and general positivity were essential, while anything with negatively-associated emotions and intense content were ruled out.

The final list of 21 includes blockbuster titles such as Barbie and Anyone But You – as well as comedy classics David Brent: Life on the Road and Step Brothers – which are guaranteed to put a smile on owners’ faces. Classic, familiar, flicks include the iconic E.T., the Bridget Jones trilogy and Shrek 1.

As a nod to our four-legged friends, Sky TV has added a brand-new voice command which will direct users straight to a dedicated page where they’ll be able to find all the movies from the Bonfire Night collection. Simply say “bark” into your Sky Glass or Sky Stream remote****.

Jamie Morris, Sky’s Director of Content Strategy & Performance, said: “As a dog lover myself, I know all too well how stressful Bonfire Night can be. That's why we wanted to create something supportive to help dogs and their owners. Working with the experts at Dogs Trust and using their deep understanding of canine behaviour, we’ve delved into Sky Cinema’s extensive back catalogue of movie hits to ensure pets and owners alike get real comfort and support.”

Jenna Kiddie, Head of Canine Behaviour at Dogs Trust says: "Firework season can be particularly stressful for dogs as the loud bangs and flashes can cause fear and anxiety. Around half the UK’s dogs are affected by fireworks in some way, and fear can develop even in dogs who previously haven’t shown signs of distress. Dogs respond to fireworks in a range of different ways, so it’s crucial to have a clear plan ahead of time to help your own dog cope.

“A calm, relaxed environment can make a big difference in helping your dog feel safe and supported during firework season, so owners should plan for a cosy night in with them. Close the curtains, turn on the TV, and if your dog does seem worried, it’s worth distracting them with a game or treats to keep their attention away from the noises outside. For more advice on preparing your dog for fireworks, visit the Dogs Trust website.”

This October, it’s PAW Patrol on a Stroll month and it’s time to go on a very special mission! Dogs Trust and Nick Jr. UK are asking families, nurseries, schools and all PAW Patrol lovers to rise to HERO status by going on sponsored walk for Dogs Trust. For more information, click here.

In partnership with PAW Patrol and Character.com, Dogs Trust is thrilled to offer an exclusive PAW Patrol clothing range of t-shirts, hoodies, outfits and jackets. The collection has everything your little heroes need to show off their love for their favourite pups, whilst taking part in PAW Patrol on a Stroll. Shop the PAWsome collection here.

In addition to creating the ‘BonfireNight’ pop-up movie channel, Sky and NOW are further helping pet owners with veterinary surgeon and broadcaster, Dr Scott Miller, providing expert tips on how to best ease anxiety during fireworks.

Dr Scott Miller’s Top Tips:

• Stay upbeat: “Watch something cheerful on Sky and NOW’s new ‘BonfireNight’ channel to keep a positive vibe - your pet will take cues from your calm and happy energy, being much more relaxed as a result. Snuggle up on the sofa, close the curtains and dim lighting.”
• Keep pets active: “Make sure your pets get plenty of exercise during the day. Take your dog for a walk or engage your cat in active play to help them relax later. This will help them deal with any noise - they may even sleep through it!”
• Create a calm atmosphere: “In the evening, close curtains and blinds to block out flashes from fireworks, creating a soothing environment. Play some music or turn on the TV, distraction tactics are a great way to help your pets get through the evening.”
• Set up a safe space: “Prepare a cosy, central spot with your pet's favourite items where they can retreat if they feel anxious. Make sure you check on them regularly and reassure them that it’s ok and will be over soon.”
• Consider calming aids: “Consult your vet about calming products like diffusers or sprays to see how your pet responds during Bonfire Night. These can be bought in pet shops or online and are a comfort to some pets.”

Veterinary Surgeon and Broadcaster, Dr Scott Miller says: “With an acute sense of hearing, particularly at the higher frequencies, many of our furry friends do not appreciate fireworks. Occurring sporadically, suddenly and associated with flashes, bangs and vibrations, these celebratory light shows cause at least 50% of dogs and cats to suffer with anxiety. It is incredibly important for pet owners to consider the responses of their pets to fireworks before the season commences, changing their plans accordingly to support pets in remaining calm and safe. Keeping them well exercised during the day, preparing your internal environment to reduce the impact of the bangs and flashes by pulling curtains, considering calming aids while offering a safe space or ‘den’ and remaining calm and relaxed yourself are all key ingredients to a Bonfire Night that the entire family can enjoy.”

The news comes as research shows that nearly half of all pet dogs are affected by fireworks*, with 45% of owners saying their dog is not calm when they can hear them**. To help, one in three owners say they intend to seek guidance to assist with fireworks-related behaviour.***

When it comes to movies Sky Cinema steals the show with more of the latest blockbusters than anywhere else and an extensive catalogue of over 1,000 movies on demand. As a Sky Cinema customer, you can also get two free Vue cinema tickets every month, and all the great shows on Paramount+ at no extra cost. Find out more here. NOW Cinema Members can discover over 1000 brilliant movies, from the latest blockbusters to classic favourites, for £9.99 per month.

*Source: Riemer, S. (2019). Not a one-way road—Severity, progression and prevention of firework fears in dogs. PLoS One, 14(9), e0218150.

**Source: Dogs Trust National Dog Survey 2023

***Source: Dogs Trust (Ben Cooper, 2022) Firework Survey Analysis; Fireworks: Advice and help-seeking

Notes to editors:

**** The voice command will be live and available to use from 6am on 1 November, in line with the ‘BonfireNight’ pop-up channel launching.

‘BonfireNight’ films include: Barbie, Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, Migration, Shrek 1, Bonus Track, 10 Lives, Arthur’s Whisky, The Amazing Maurice, Anyone But You, Bridget Jones’s Diary, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, Bridget Jones’s Baby, No Hard Feelings, Couples Retreat, The Five-Year Engagement, Step Brothers, Shakespeare in Love, Wimbledon, Girls Trip, ET and David Brent: Life on the Road. Available on both Sky Cinema and NOW.

Please find the criteria from Dogs Trust for selecting the pop-up TV channel content below.

Must Haves:

• Films that help owners remain calm, laugh, and experience joy.
• Feel-good, relaxing content with bright colours, slow pacing, gentle music, and positive emotions.
• Familiar content that the owner has enjoyed in the past, which can have a calming effect.

Must Avoids:

• Intense or suspenseful content with sudden noises, loud dramatic music, or sound effects like gunshots, thunder, or fireworks.
• Scenes that induce fear, anxiety, or anger in viewers.
• Films with negative, emotional human sounds such as crying, screaming, or shouting.
• Films with extensive visuals and/or sounds of other dogs or animals, as this can be a trigger for some dogs.

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Now to Make Kids Content Available for Ukrainian Refugees in Italy

Nick News Brief - Italy: Now, the streaming Sky platform, will offer Ukrainian refugee children access to shows in Ukrainian, supported by Civil Protection & the Italian Red Cross. Paramount (Nickelodeon), Warner Bros. Discovery (Cartoon Network), and DeAgostini will provide content for the initiative.

From Il Sole 24 ORE:

Sky, con NowForTheKids l'iniziativa dedicata ai bambini ucraini in Italia

Now, la piattaforma di Sky, offrirà ai bambini rifugiati la visione dei suoi contenuti Kids, con titoli anche nella loro lingua madre. Supporto della Protezione Civile e della Croce Rossa Italiana

Al via NowForTheKids, l'iniziativa di Sky che, attraverso il suo servizio in streaming NOW, vuole offrire momenti di svago ai bambini ucraini rifugiati, a seguito della drammatica crisi umanitaria. I bambini ospitati in Italia potranno così vedere cartoni animati e serie per ragazzi sottotitolati o doppiati nella loro lingua madre con un catalogo destinato ad arricchirsi nelle prossime settimane.

Grazie al supporto del Dipartimento della Protezione Civile, della Croce Rossa Italiana e delle strutture regionali di protezione civile, nei luoghi che ospitano i profughi ucraini in Italia saranno distribuiti i codici che consentiranno la visione di tutti i contenuti dell'area Kids dell'app NOW, su tutti i dispositivi per sei mesi dall'attivazione. I programmi per bambini in lingua ucraina saranno inoltre disponibili anche su Sky Q e Sky Go per essere fruiti dalle famiglie già abbonate che ospitano profughi nelle proprie abitazioni.

NowForTheKids è reso possibile grazie alla collaborazione dei numerosi partner editoriali, tecnici e produttivi di Sky che hanno sposato l'iniziativa mettendo a disposizione i propri contenuti. Tra i provider che hanno già aderito, il gruppo WarnerMedia (editore di Cartoon Network e Boomerang), DeAgostini Editore (con DeAKids e DeAJunior), Paramount (con Nickelodeon e Nick Jr) e The Walt Disney Company (editore di Baby Tv). Tra i titoli più importanti presenti ci sono The Tom & Jerry Show, Lo Straordinario Mondo di Gumball, Teen Titans Go! (per WarnerMedia), WhatsAnna, Zig & Sharko e Rudy on tour (per DeAgostini Editore), Tutti frutti e Dino e la caccia alle uova (per Baby TV) e, prossimamente, SpongeBob, Bubble Guppies e Dora L'Esploratrice (per Paramount).

L'iniziativa rimane aperta a nuovi contributi e collaborazioni, con l'obiettivo di aumentare il numero e la varietà di contenuti in lingua disponibili. «È il nostro modo per esprimere tutta la nostra vicinanza alle famiglie ucraine offrendo alle migliaia di bimbi ospitati in Italia qualche ora di svago con contenuti di intrattenimento nella loro lingua madre. NowForTheKids è un piccolo contributo per far sentire questi bambini più vicini a casa», commenta Elia Mariani, Chief Commercial Officer di Sky Italia.

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From Askanews:

NowForTheKids, l’iniziativa per i bimbi ucraini rifugiati in Italia

I bambini potranno vedere contenuti Kids anche nella loro lingua madre

Roma, 21 apr. (askanews) – Al via oggi NowForTheKids, l’iniziativa di Sky che, attraverso il suo servizio in streaming NOW, vuole offrire momenti di svago ai bambini ucraini rifugiati, a seguito della drammatica crisi umanitaria. I bambini ospitati in Italia potranno così vedere cartoni animati e serie per ragazzi sottotitolati o doppiati nella loro lingua madre con un catalogo destinato ad arricchirsi nelle prossime settimane.

Grazie al supporto del Dipartimento della Protezione Civile, della Croce Rossa Italiana e delle strutture regionali di protezione civile, nei luoghi che ospitano i profughi ucraini in Italia saranno distribuiti i codici che consentiranno la visione di tutti i contenuti dell’area Kids dell’app NOW, su tutti i dispositivi per sei mesi dall’attivazione. I programmi per bambini in lingua ucraina saranno inoltre disponibili anche su Sky Q e Sky Go per essere fruiti dalle famiglie già abbonate che ospitano profughi nelle proprie abitazioni.

NowForTheKids è reso possibile grazie alla collaborazione dei numerosi partner editoriali, tecnici e produttivi di Sky che hanno sposato l’iniziativa mettendo a disposizione i propri contenuti.Tra i provider che hanno già aderito, il gruppo WarnerMedia (editore di Cartoon Network e Boomerang), DeAgostini Editore (con DeAKids e DeAJunior), Paramount (con Nickelodeon e Nick Jr) e The Walt Disney Company (editore di Baby Tv). Tra i titoli più importanti presenti o in arrivo ci sono The Tom & Jerry Show, Lo Straordinario Mondo di Gumball, Teen Titans Go! (per WarnerMedia), WhatsAnna, Zig & Sharko e Rudy on tour (per DeAgostini Editore), Tutti frutti e Dino e la caccia alle uova (per Baby TV) e SpongeBob, Bubble Guppies e Dora L’Esploratrice (per Paramount).

L’iniziativa rimane aperta a nuovi contributi e collaborazioni, con l’obiettivo di aumentare il numero e la varietà di contenuti in lingua disponibili

“È il nostro modo per esprimere tutta la nostra vicinanza alle famiglie ucraine offrendo alle migliaia di bimbi ospitati in Italia qualche ora di svago con contenuti di intrattenimento nella loro lingua madre. NowForTheKids è un piccolo contributo per far sentire questi bambini più vicini a casa” commenta Elia Mariani, Chief Commercial Officer di Sky Italia.

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NOW TV Drops Prices and Adds Kids Content for Free in Major Streaming Shake-Up

NOW, the subscription over-the-top (OTT) internet television (IPTV) service operated from Sky, has revealed plans to cut costs and add more free content for viewers. Here are all the changes coming next month to your NOW app or set-top box.

NOW, formerly called NOW TV, has announced a major shake-up that will give some customers a cheaper monthly bill and more content to watch without paying anything extra. Revealing the news exclusively to Express.co.uk, NOW has confirmed that it's dropping the price of its Cinema Membership to £9.99 (was £11.99) and will be bundling the Kids selection of channels for free to all customers who pay for the Entertainment Membership.

That means those who subscribe to the Entertainment bundle can now get a bunch of extra shows including Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants and The Thundermans, Nick Jr.'s The Adventures of Paddington, Milkshake!'s Pip & Posy, and Sky Kids' Cook With Buddy (Oliver).

Unfortunately for sports fans, NOW is keeping prices the same for Sky Sports customers with a 24-hour Sports Membership now staying at £9.99 and month-long access costing £33.99.

There's more good news for existing customers as NOW is also adding some extra features to its optional "Boost" add-on. This extra service now lets you to stream shows and movies on more screens simultaneously (handy in busy homes with multiple TVs or smart devices) and beam footage to your TV in full HD resolution.

Starting next month, Boost will also get the addition of ad-free viewing when watching via on-demand, 5.1 Surround Sound and all sports channels will get a 50fps makeover for a silky smooth picture quality.

It's worth noting that new NOW customers will have to pay £5 for Boost rather than the current £3 a month, however, anyone who already subscribes won't be hit by this increase.

NOW is also giving all existing Entertainment members with a Kids Membership access to Boost without seeing anything added to their bill. Of course, if you want to drop your monthly outgoings, you can pay for a standard Entertainment subscription and get Kids shows for free. However, if you're happy paying the same, NOW will unlock the Boost features on your account (so you're essentially paying for Boost now that Kids is free).

There's plenty to like about these changes, but there are a couple of things to be aware of. Firstly, the standalone Kids pass is now being removed, so new customers will need to sign up to Entertainment to watch shows aimed at a younger audience.

NOW is also dropping the number of devices users can stream to simultaneously from two to one. If you want to watch a boxset on an iPad upstairs while younger members of the family watch one of their shows in the living room, that's no longer possible without paying for Boost.

If you use NOW, you'll get a message from the firm in the coming weeks explaining what the changes mean with the update coming into effect from July.

Speaking about the shake-up, a NOW spokesperson revealed to Express.co.uk: “At NOW, we constantly evaluate and invest in our content and product offering to meet the evolving needs of our members. Having recently relaunched our brand, we are continuing this transformation by taking the opportunity to simplify our membership options providing more value for our members.

"The new NOW offering will make it easier for members to access the world’s best entertainment, with the flexibility to choose the package that suits them, whilst avoiding price increases to the core content membership proposition.”

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Virgin Media UK and NOW TV Ireland Offering Kids Channels for Free Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak

With schools being closed and kids being asked to stay at home in the wake of the COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) outbreak, British and Irish television providers are offering a raft of children's channels, including Nickelodeon, to customers at no extra cost.

British cable television provider Virgin Media is giving its customers the chance to watch Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network for free. As schools are closed across the UK, the popular kids channels will be available to watch with no additional subscription fee required. The channels are home to Henry Danger, The Thundermans, Victorious, Teen Titans Go and Apple & Onion to name a few.

Typically Virgin Media customers would have to add-on these channels and pay extra but for the foreseeable future it looks like families can make the most of the free kid’s channels until April 21.

The upgrade is available to customers on Virgin Media’s Player, Mixit (without Kids TV pick) and Maxit (without Kids TV pick) bundles at no extra cost.

Virgin Media has also given 2.7 million of its pay monthly mobile customers an additional 10 GB data and unlimited minutes at no extra cost, as well as permanently removing data caps for customers on its legacy broadband to help them stay connected.

To see the latest bundles available from Virgin Media go to the website here.

NOW TV Ireland, the Irish arm of the IPTV series from Sky, has announced they're giving away free three-month kids passes for the remainder of March. It's in a bid to help parents keep their kids entertained while they juggle work and home responsibilities. According to a survey commissioned by the Irish government, 52% of Irish adults are working from home. And with kids on a hiatus from school, many houses will be a little busier than normal. This may impact work productivity for those juggling their day job and their role as Mum or Dad.

The kids pass includes uninterrupted access to hundreds of episodes of ad-free children’s entertainment. It includes channels like Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network plus a range of educational kid’s documentaries. The pass allows you to stream favourites such as SpongeBob SquarePants, The Loud House, Pokémon, Paw Patrol, Gruffalo, Peppa Pig and iCarly. Following the free period, the pass will cost €7.00 a month unless cancelled, so don’t forget to cancel your subscription after the three months if you don’t want to continue. The reason being, the pass renews automatically at €7 per month once your subscription is up.

To claim your free NOW TV Kids Pass, you'll need to follow the steps below:

- Head to www.nowtv.com/ie/wfh
- Click to redeem voucher (populates automatically)
- Continue to sign in or create an account
- Sit back & enjoy!

Head of NOW TV Ireland, Michael Forry said, 'NOW TV really wants to help out all the parents who might be finding it difficult to balance work and home duties at the moment.'

With the hundreds of shows available to stream on the NOW TV Kids Pass we hope to make life a little easier over the next few weeks.'

Additionally, British satellite television provider Sky is giving extra benefits to its customers amid the coronavirus outbreak, including free Sky Go Extra, so homes can watch Sky TV on three screens at once, films being launched on its platform at the same time as their original cinema release and Disney+ available to stream from this week (March 24).

While Amazon is offering a free trial on its Kids Unlimited service. It gives customers access to thousands of kid-friendly books, movies, TV shows, educational apps and games.

Virgin and NOW TV join other TV providers around the world offering children's channels for free amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Update (31/3) - Official Virgin Media press release:

Virgin Media gives TV customers popular kid’s channels at no extra cost

Virgin Media will be giving its TV customers seven of its most popular children’s channels at no extra cost until 21st April.

With some parents across the UK at home with their littles ones, Virgin Media is offering families a helping hand to keep their kids entertained.

This includes family favourites such as Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Cartoonito and Nickelodeon. Across these channels, a range of shows from Ben 10, Paw Patrol, Teen Titans and classics like Tom and Jerry, ScoobyDoo and Spongebob Squarepants, will be available for kids to watch.

For extra flexibility, there’s also a thousand episodes On Demand, so parents can pick and choose a their kids’ favourite shows.

The full line up of extra channels for families to enjoy includes:

Cartoon Network
Boomerang
Cartoonito
Nickelodeon
Nick Jr
NickToons
Nick Jr Too

This television upgrade is available to customers on Virgin Media’s Player, Mixit (without Kids TV pick) and Maxit (without Kids TV pick) bundles at no extra cost. Eligible customers don’t have to do anything and there will be no change to their contract.

During these unprecedented times, Virgin Media has also given 2.7million of its pay monthly mobile customers an additional 10GB data and unlimited minutes at no extra cost, as well as permanently removing data caps for customers on its legacy broadband to help them stay connected.

And to ensure customers can access important information from the NHS website without fear of going over their data allowance, Virgin Media has zero-rated www.111.nhs.uk, www.nhs.uk, www.gov.uk meaning these websites will not decrement customer’s allowances.

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Originally published: Monday, March 23, 2020.

Sources: WalesOnline, SPIN1038, RSVPLive, Broadband TV News, Advanced Television.

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Tot Cross Buns Ft. SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & More | W/ Candice Brown | NOW TV

Watch The Great British Bake Off Champ Candice Brown create four delicious Tot Cross Buns with NOW TV inspired by much loved TV characters including Nickelodeon & Nicktoons' SpongeBob SquarePants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Boomerang's Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!, and Cartoon Network's The Powerpuff Girls. Why not bake some today? Full recipes here: nowtv.uk/TOTCROSSBUNS!:



Baking Champ Candice Brown has overhauled the traditional Hot Cross Bun, creating an exclusive new line of #TotCrossBuns for the whole family.

To celebrate the Easter holidays, Candice's Tot Cross Buns will be available to buy in-store for one day only at Primrose Bakery in London's Covent Garden on Wednesday 12th April 2017 between between 10am - 4pm!

The buns cost £2.99 for four and come with a one month NOW TV Kids Pass.

Buy them in store for one day only...get them whilst they’re hot! Flavours include:

A tropical ‘Bun-der-the-sea’ delight - inspired by Nickelodeon UK's SpongeBob SquarePants. This bun packs a serious pineapple punch!

A mouth-watering ‘Mystery Bun’ – inspired by Boomerang’s Scooby-Doo UK, and reveals our favourite Doggie detective’s soft side with a gooey chocolate, fudge and caramel centre.

A scrumptious, savoury ‘Ninja Bun’ – pepperoni pizza flavoured like the favourite food of Nicktoons’ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

A heavenly ‘Hot X Bun’ - as sweet and lively as Cartoon Network UK's The Powerpuff Girls. Dried strawberries, cranberries topped with popping candy, mini marshmallows, strawberry laces and edible glitter!

Keep the kids entertained for hours with 1000s of episodes and Box Sets on demand with a NOW TV Kids Pass for £2.99 per month, no contract: nowtv.uk/KidsPassFOM

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Nickelodeon UK And NOW TV Launch Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2015 Competition

To celebrate the Nickelodeon 2015 Kids' Choice Awards, the popular internet television service NOW TV has teamed up with Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, to launch a brand-new KCA competition, which is giving one lucky NickHeads the opportunity to win a Kids' Choice Awards branded iPad mini, a NOW TV Entertainment Month Pass, and a aweslime Nickelodeon goody bag signed by Diversity!

To enter, simply Tweet NOW TV or comment under one of their KCA contest Facebook posts, telling them who you'd love to see get slimed during the Kids' Choice Awards! Make sure you use the hashtag #KCA when entering!

Entrants have to live in the UK and be over 18 – don't worry if you're younger, just get your mum/dad/older sibling/etc. to enter for you – but make sure you tell them what to say exactly! You can find the full T&C’s here!

Good luck and happy sliming!

To further celebrate the Nickelodeon 2015 Kids' Choice Awards, NOW TV has also unveiled a special video of Jordan Banjo, Perri Kiely and their Diversity co-dancers reminding NOW TV viewers to tune into the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2015 on Sunday 29th March 2015 at 5:00pm, only on Nickelodeon UK!:



As part of Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2015, kids can vote across seven UK specific and additional international categories online at kca.nick.co.uk/vote, on The Nick App (now available on Android) and via Twitter using the hashtag #KCA. Fans can join in on the slime-fest by going to kca.nick.co.uk the official destination for everything Kids' Choice Awards, with hilarious videos, photo galleries, games and all of the latest KCA news on this year's show and nominees.

UK hosts Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely will be in LA bringing viewers the best of the behind the scenes action and orange carpet gossip from this year's show. In the run up to the awards, fans can tune in and hang with Jordan and Perri as they visit LA, tour Hollywood, meet Nickelodeon stars, send back the very latest Orange Carpet gossip, showcase the very best of Nickelodeon, cover all the excitement in the build-up to this years slime-tastic extravaganza and countdown to the Nickelodeon 2015 Kids' Choice Awards every Friday from 4:00pm, only on Nickelodeon UK (from 5:00pm on Nick+1)!

Fans can tune-in to Nick for the UK premiere of the Nickelodeon 2015 Kids' Choice Awards, Nickelodeon's 28th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, on Sunday 29th March 2015, starting with "Kids' Choice Countdown 2015" at 5:00pm, then the main show, the 2015 Kids' Choice Awards, hosted by the multi-talented singer/songwriter and actor Nick Jonas, from 5:30pm (repeated from 6:30pm on Nick UK's plus-one (+1) timeshift channel, Nick+1), less than 24 hours after the live US show, which will take place in Los Angeles' legendary 'Fabulous' Forum for the first-time ever on Saturday 28th March 2015!

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NOW TV Launches The Nickelodeon Swap Shop

To celebrate the launch of Nickelodeon UK and Nick Jr. UK on the NOW TV Entertainment Pass, the official NOW TV Community website has unveiled a exclusive Nickelodeon competition called "NOW TV Nickelodeon Swap Shop" in which they'll reward your kids' creativity with great Nickelodeon prizes!

Entering is easy - especially for mums and dads. All you have to do is take a picture of your child's best drawing, featuring their favourite Nickelodeon character, and send it to NOW TV either in a tweet or as a comment under the competition Facebook post. NOW TV will regularly post themes on their official Facebook and Twitter profile pages for a little inspiration - from "SpongeBob SquarePants", the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "Sanjay and Craig" and "The Fairly OddParents" to "Dora the Explorer", "Ben & Holly", "Thomas and Friends" and "Peppa Pig", there are so many fun characters to choose from!

Make sure you follow NOW TV on Facebook and/or @NOWTV on Twitter and include the special custom hashtag #NickelodeonNOWTV when you post your entry. NOW TV will get their panel of expert judges to choose their top ten drawings which NOW TV will put in a 'best of' album on the NOW TV Facebook page.

Everyone who sends NOW TV a drawing will receive a fantastic Nickelodeon digital activity pack and NOW TV's top ten winners will also get a aweslime Nickelodeon goody bag and a NOW TV Entertainment Month Pass - the perfect prize for kids to come home to after a long summer's day!

This competition closes on Sunday 17th August 2014 at 10:30pm, so break out the coloured pencils and get drawing! Be creative, be colourful and remember, in the words of Pablo Picasso - "Every child is an artist"!

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The NOW TV Entertainment Month Pass already offers customers a simple, instant and contract-free way to access top subscription TV channels for just £4.99 a month. From today, viewers can now also watch their favourite Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. shows live and on-demand, just in time for the summer holidays!

With popular preschool shows such as "Peppa Pig", "Dora the Explorer", "Lily's Driftwood Bay", "Zack & Quack", "Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom", "Bubble Guppies" and "Paw Patrol", Nick Jr. is perfect for keeping the little ones entertained with daily adventures. For older children and teens, Nickelodeon offers a great line-up of entertaining and funny shows, including "Sam & Cat", "SpongeBob SquarePants", "iCarly", "Victorious", "The Haunted Hathaways", "Every Witch Way" and "The Thundermans" – all available to watch live and on demand.

The NOW TV Entertainment Month Pass already lets customers watch hit shows on 10 of the UK's best TV channels including Sky 1, Sky Living, Sky Atlantic, Sky Arts 1, Discovery, MTV, Comedy Central, GOLD, Disney and FOX. It's available on the NOW TV Box, PS3, PS4, Roku, LG Smart TV, Xbox 360, Android, PC and Mac, iPad and iPhone.

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Nickelodeon UK and Nick Jr. UK Join NOW TV Line-Up

Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, and NOW TV, the popular internet television service owned by BSkyB, have announced the exciting news in the following press release that NOW TV today, Thursday 24th July 2014, further strengthened its children's entertainment offering by adding Nickelodeon UK and Nick Jr. UK to their Entertainment Month Pass!

The NOW TV Entertainment Month Pass already offers customers a simple, instant and contract-free way to access top subscription TV channels for just £4.99 a month. From today, viewers can now also watch their favourite Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. shows live and on-demand, just in time for the summer holidays!

With popular preschool shows such as "Peppa Pig", "Dora the Explorer", "Lily's Driftwood Bay", "Zack & Quack", "Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom", "Bubble Guppies" and "Paw Patrol", Nick Jr. is perfect for keeping the little ones entertained with daily adventures. For older children and teens, Nickelodeon offers a great line-up of entertaining and funny shows, including "Sam & Cat", "SpongeBob SquarePants", "iCarly", "Victorious", "The Haunted Hathaways", "Every Witch Way" and "The Thundermans" – all available to watch live and on demand.

The NOW TV Entertainment Month Pass already lets customers watch hit shows on 10 of the UK's best TV channels including Sky 1, Sky Living, Sky Atlantic, Sky Arts 1, Discovery, MTV, Comedy Central, GOLD, Disney and FOX. It's available on the NOW TV Box, PS3, PS4, Roku, LG Smart TV, Xbox 360, Android, PC and Mac, iPad and iPhone.

More information on NOW TV is available from nowtv.com or join us on Twitter @NOWTV and @NOWTVSport and facebook.com/NOWTV.

Original Nickelodeon UK and NOW TV Press Release:

Nickelodeon & Nick Jr. arrive on NOW TV

From today, NOW TV will further strengthen its children’s entertainment offering adding Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. to the Entertainment Month Pass.

The NOW TV Entertainment Month Pass already offers customers a simple, instant and contract-free way to access top subscription TV channels for just £4.99 a month. From today, viewers can now also watch their favourite Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. shows live and on demand, just in time for the summer holidays.

With popular shows such as Peppa Pig, Dora the Explorer and Paw Patrol, Nick Jr. is perfect for keeping the little ones entertained with daily adventures. For older children and teens, Nickelodeon offers a great line-up of entertaining and funny shows, including Sam & Cat, SpongeBob SquarePants, Victorious, and The Thundermans – all available to watch live and on demand.

Gidon Katz, Director of NOW TV, comments: "The NOW TV Entertainment Month Pass already gives viewers access to a fantastic selection of live and on demand shows and now with the addition of Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. there is even more for the whole family to enjoy - perfect for the end of a long summer’s day out."

Tina McCann, Managing Director of Nickelodeon UK and Ireland, comments: "Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. are two of the leading entertainment channels for kids in the UK and this summer with weekly films, summer stunts and all the regular favourites, we’re sure that families will love their addition to the NOW TV roster."

The NOW TV Entertainment Month Pass already lets customers watch hit shows on 10 of the UK’s best TV channels including Sky 1, Sky Living, Sky Atlantic, Sky Arts 1, Discovery, MTV, Comedy Central, GOLD, Disney and FOX. It’s available on the NOW TV Box, PS3™, PS4™, Roku, LG Smart TV, Xbox®360, Android™, PC and Mac, iPad® and iPhone®.

More information on NOW TV is available from nowtv.com or join us on Twitter @NOWTV and @NOWTVSport and facebook.com/NOWTV.

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About NOW TV

NOW TV provides instant and easy access to hundreds of films from Sky Movies on demand, pay-as-you-go access to live Sky Sports and must see shows on 12 of the best pay TV channels including Sky1, Sky Atlantic and Sky Living. Taking advantage of the rapid growth in broadband-connected devices, and building on Sky’s experience in multi-platform TV, the service provides an additional choice to access and enjoy Sky Movies, Sky Sports and the TV shows everyone’s talking about.

NOW TV offers access to some of Sky’s most popular programming. Sky Movies is the UK’s most popular subscription movies service giving access to 800 different movies on demand including up to four new and exclusive Sky Movies premieres each week. With a Sky Movies Month Pass, NOW TV customers can choose from more of the latest and biggest movies you missed at the cinema.

NOW TV also offers a flexible way to access to Sky Sports. With a Sky Sports Day Pass customers can get pay-as-you-go access to exclusively live action from the Barclays Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Formula 1®, Test cricket, US and European Tour golf, ATP tennis, European and international rugby union and much more besides.

The NOW TV Entertainment Month Pass lets customers stream TV shows live and on demand in seconds, without a contract for £4.99 a month. Now people can get simple, instant and commitment-free access to top TV channels such as Sky 1, Sky Atlantic, Sky Living, Sky Arts, Discovery, MTV, Comedy Central, GOLD, Disney and FOX, plus entire box sets of hit shows.

NOW TV is available to anyone 18 or over in the UK with a broadband or 3G connection across a wide range of connected devices including NOW TV Box, PC, Mac, selected Android smartphones and tablets, iOS devices, PS3, YouView and Xbox 360 (the Sky Movies live channels, and Entertainment Month Pass are not available on YouView). TalkTalk customers with YouView can purchase a Sky Sports Day Pass.

The NOW TV Box offers customers a quick and easy way to convert a regular TV into a Smart TV for a one-off box cost of £9.99. Currently customers can get unlimited access to movies on NOW TV with a 30 day free trial of the Sky Movies Month Pass, then priced at £8.99 a month. NOW TV Customers can also get 24-hour access to all six Sky Sports channels live for £9.99 with the Sky Sports Day Pass.

NOW TV Box: Connects to TV via HDMI (cable supplied). NOW TV account required to activate box. Customers can select a Sky Movies Pass, Sky Sports Day Pass or an Entertainment Month Pass to create an account and watch NOW TV. All Passes sold separately.

About Nickelodeon

The Nickelodeon UK Network is available in 14 million cable and satellite homes and now reaches more than 10 million viewers a month. Launched in 1993, the top-performing Nickelodeon network comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families: Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon HD, Nickelodeon +1, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., Nick Jr. +1 and Nick Jr. 2.

The entertainment company has built a diverse multi-platform business by putting kids first in everything it does – Kids Rule! Content is at the core of the business with critically-acclaimed and hugely-popular television programming from the UK and around the world merging with bespoke content online and a dedicated Nick app, as well as consumer product and recreation opportunities such as the UK’s first-ever Nick theme park, Nickelodeon Land.

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