Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants shuts down one of the most notorious misspellings of the iconic character's name.
Nickelodeon's beloved SpongeBob SquarePants franchise drew a line in the sand by shutting down one of the most common misspellings of the cartoon sea sponge's name.
The official SpongeBobTwitter account posted a short, simple message to the Internet to finally address the longstanding error. For the past two decades, land-dwellers all around the globe have blundered when addressing the great harbinger of nautical nonsense, and SpongeBob has finally had enough. According to the good noodle himself, "Spongebob" with a lowercase "b" is incorrect. "SpongeBob" is his name, the tweet declared, and the ruling is final.
Since premiering in 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has endured as one of the most popular cartoon characters of all time. The Nickelodeon cartoon has run for over 250 episodes over the course of 13 seasons, and the show is still on the air. The franchise has also spawned various film and TV spinoffs, such as The Patrick Star Show and Kamp Koral, and even a Broadway musical - all of which have continued to keep SquarePants in the public eye.
Between the branching spinoffs, Internet memes and the occasional real-life SpongeBob sighting, the character has long lived large, which is why the "Spongebob" misspelling has become so notorious. The widespread error has endured throughout the character's entire lifetime, and it could possibly continue to do so until the very end of time.
Thanks to the correction tweet, however, the public now knows where SpongeBob himself stands on the issue. Countless arguments and mass misspellings can finally come to an end, so long as the "Squarepants" movement doesn't rear its ugly head. But we all know it's SquarePants.
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If you were anywhere on social media on Sunday (Jan. 10), you probably heard about the NFL playoff game being shown on Nickelodeon between the Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints.
There was a SpongeBob SquarePants pregame show which counted down the show's best sporting moments, lots of fun gags and even gallons of virtual slime on the field.
But for former St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner, the unique broadcast made for a special family moment.
Warner shared this tweet on Sunday of he and his son, Zach, watching the Nickelodeon broadcast together.
"My son loves @Nickelodeon but has never sat and watched a football game with me UNTIL today... I appreciate Nick introducing our kids to the game in a fun & entertaining way!!," Warner tweeted.
My son loves @Nickelodeon but has never sat and watched a football game with me UNTIL today... I appreciate Nick introducing our kids to the game in a fun & entertaining way!! pic.twitter.com/Ofru2DfZbq
Zack, who is now 31, suffered a traumatic brain injury at just four months old and is legally blind. Warner said this Nickelodeon broadcast of the Wild Card game was the first time he and Zack had watched a game together.
Nickelodeon replied to the former quarterback, saying "This is exactly why we do what we do 🧡 We're so happy you got to share this moment together."
This is exactly why we do what we do 🧡 We're so happy you got to share this moment together
A new debate has taken over the internet: just how many "Nicks" are in the the iconic Nickelodeon jingle?
The iconic tune, performed by the late Eugene Pitt & The Jive Five, was introduced to Nickelodeon viewers in the '80s, and is still used in network IDs (idents) today. But fans on social media can't decide how many "Nicks" are used, and are debating whether you count the 'Nick' in 'Nickelodeon'. Now, the network has responded to the latest debate on social media to help fans who are determined to figure it out (pun intended).
The debate first sparked on social media this week and led to people listening to the classic jingle quite a bit. For the most part, the internet can’t agree on if the theme song has 7, 8 or 9 “nicks” in it.
Now, Nickelodeon is finally settling the debate. The network took to Twitter to share a cheeky tweet that doesn’t actually say how many “nicks” are in the theme song.
“There are as many ‘Nicks’ in the Nickelodeon song as you need there to be.”
there are as many "Nicks" in the Nickelodeon song as you need there to be 🧡
However, if you look in the tweet’s comments section, Nickelodeon seems to confirm just how many “nicks” there truly are. In the thread, the network responds to a few tweets that say there are 8 “nicks” in the song, hinting that they may agree with this answer.
However, some people still aren’t convinced about the true number of “nicks” in the theme song. As well, others aren’t sure why this is up for debate at all.
The Nickelodeon song has 9 NICKS IN IT‼️ not 7 not 8...........9. Yes you include the nick in Nickelodeon pic.twitter.com/cqpgLILn0I
Nickelodeon's official SpongeBob SquarePants Twitter account today, Friday, August 21, paid tribute to Stephen Hillenburg on what would of been his 59th birthday. To commemorate the show's late creator, who passed away from ALS complications in November 2018, @SpongeBob tweeted a picture featuring SpongeBob and Bubble Buddy hugging along with the SpongeBob quote "With imagination, I can be anything I want." The official SpongeBob Twitter page captioned the image with a touching tribute, saying "thank you Stephen Hillenburg for bringing so much imagination to this world 💛".
Jay and Silent Bob and Clerks helmer Kevin Smith is apparently a pretty big fan of Nickelodeon's beloved preschool series Blue's Clues. The filmmaker took to Twitter on Tuesday to share that he's "tearfully happy" for the characters involved in the newly-released Blue's Clues revival sneak peek. In the trailer for Blue's Clues & You!, previous hosts Steve (Steve Burns) and Joe (Donovan Patton) return to talk to their on-screen cousin Josh (Joshua Dela Cruz). As seen in the trailer, Steve has gone on the become a "grown-up" detective, the catalyst in Smith's emotional response.
"In a world where the news cycle has the power to depress, frustrate, and terrify, I'm thankful it taught me that Blue's Clues Steve finally became the Detective he always wanted to be!" Smith tweeted. "I'm tearfully happy for a fictional character I've never met! Excellent fan service @NickJr!"
The official Nick Jr. Twitter account replied to Smith saying "He had to follow his dreams 💙🐾"
Blue's Clues & You! will serve as a revival of the classic television show that last appeared in 2006. Despite being new, the involvement of Steve and Joe show the latest iteration is in the same universe — you know, in case there were any continuity buffs out there wondering.
After Burns, the show's earliest host left the production in the early 2000s, conspiracies ran rampant. After all, the internet was still the deep unknown...well, at least more unknown more than it is today. In an interview with the Huffington Post, Burns surfaced to inform everyone he's alive and well — it was just time to leave the show.
“I left the show because it was just simply time to go. I was pretty much playing a boyish, older-brotherish kind of character on the show," Burns said. "I was getting older; I was losing my hair; a lot of the original gangsters on the show, like the people who created it, were all moving on to other careers. It just felt like time. I just had a gut feeling like it was time to go."
When the park of her dreams needs saving, only June’s imagination can bring it back to life!
Update (3/15) - The Owensboro Autism Network will be hosting a special a sensory-friendly screening of Wonder Park on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. at The Malco Cinema in Owensboro, KY. A sensory movie experience is when the lights are brought up and the sound is turned down during the screening. Tickets to attend the screening - ideal for families with children and adults on the autism-spectrum and other developmental disabilities - available for $6.00 online, and on Saturday morning, they will be $7.00.
A tribute to creativity, Wonder Park tells the story of 10-year-old June, a wildly imaginative young girl who builds models of amusements parks with rides like the Skyflinger, Fantastic Fish Carousel, and Zero-G-Land with her mother. When June gets older, she starts to lose her sense of wonder and begins to shun her childhood ideas, including the idea of the park, packing away her models away. Nevertheless, her childhood catches up with her!
One day whilst exploring deep in the woods, in a magical moment, she discovers a roller coaster car buried under ivy. It transports her to a fantastical wonder park, like the ones she used to build, populated by animals who were its past employees. But the park is broken down, abandoned and in a state of decay.
June soon rediscovers the wonder of her world, and teams up with a whole host of talking animals to restore the park to its full glory, complete with spinning contraptions and inverting roller coasters, all whilst contending with a invasion of a army of cheeky chimpanzombies looking to stir up all kinds of destructive mischief.
The US version of the movie includes Matthew Broderick (Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Rules Don’t Apply, The Producers) as Dad, Jennifer Garner (Nine Lives, The Tribes of Palos Verdes) as Mom, Kenan Thompson (All That, Kenan & Kel, Good Burger, SNL) as Gus, Ken Jeong (Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, Bob’s Burgers) as Cooper, Mila Kunis (Family Guy, A Bad Moms Christmas) as Greta, John Oliver (The Daily Show, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, live-action Lion King) as Steve, Ken Hudson Campbell, who voices Boomer the Bear, Sofia Mali as Young June, Brianna Denski (Momsters: When Moms Go Bad) as June, Oev Michael Urbas as Banky, Norbert Leo Butz (Bloodline) as Peanut, Kate McGregor-Stewart as Aunt Albertine, Kevin Chamberlin as Uncle Tony, Kath Soucie (Rugrats, Hey Arnold!) as Bus Counselor Shannon, and Noen Perez as Chatty Kid.
The UK audio track of the movie features mostly the same voice talent, with a few changes: Iconic British voice talent Tom Baker (Doctor Who, Little Britain, Monarch on the Glen) will voice Boomer the Bear and YouTube sensations Joe Sugg and Caspar Lee will voice beavers Gus and Cooper!
The PG-rated film is written by Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows) from a story by Applebaum (Origin), Nemec (Knightfall), and Robert Gordon (Galaxy Quest). Appelbaum, Nemec, and Kendra Haaland serve as producers, with Karen Rosenfelt and Don Hahn executive producing. The movie is being produced by Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Movies and Ilion Animation Studios. A director has yet to be announced for the movie.
Wonder Park is scheduled to roll into theaters on Friday, March 15, 2019. An animated television series based on the film will also debut on Nickelodeon in 2019.
Love cartoons? Live and breathe social media? Able to make friends quicker than SpongeBob can make a Krabby Patty? Nickelodeon Animation might have the best job ever for you!
Nickelodeon Animation is looking for an experienced social media professional to join the Culture & Digital Community team. This role will help in building and improving the brand / digital presence of Nickelodeon’s West Coast Studio by using the power of social media and the web to showcase all the art and talent that goes into bringing Nickelodeon's hit animated shows to life. You will come in ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work creating content, strategizing for several platforms, and leading a collective community of over 2 million fans who LOVE Nick Animation!
- You represent the brand and vision of Nickelodeon to our current/potential talent and online audience
- Lead the Nick Animation social media presence
-- i.e. YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tumblr, etc.
- You will program and produce content for Videowall screens
- Supervise updates and content for nickanimation.com
- You lead department team members in day to day activities and tasks
- Build meaningful relationships with artists and employees across studio
Specific Duties
- Plan and program content calendar for @nickanimation social media pages
- You gather original content from daily studio life and major tentpole events for social media, Videowalls, website, etc.
- Ideate, produce, and edit videos showcasing the culture and talent of the studio
- You lead coordination with Nick Archives to curate and share legacy content online
- Partner with Nick Community Efforts team to showcase work in local communities
- Perform community management and fan engagement on social accounts
- You lead and continually update all content on nickanimation.com
- Produce artwork for studio Videowall screens and email-distributed flyers to effectively communicate studio updates and highlights to employees
- Lead monthly “Being Social” newsletter production and distribution
- You run and execute various studio culture initiatives, i.e. Culture+231 meetings, #SundayScribbles video series, etc.
- Serve as day-to-day supervisor for department interns
- Process various financial obligations, i.e. POs, invoices, vendor services, etc.
- Organize and maintain department servers
- You develop and maintain excellent relationships across the studio with staff, artists, writers and talent for various social, cultural and departmental needs
- Stay up to date with the latest trends in animation, social media, digital tools, etc.
- Support dept. Director in streamlining department workflows and productivity
Basic Qualifications
- 4+ years leading a brand's social media and digital community presence
- Excellent working knowledge of social media platforms and trends, preferably for a brand or studio
- Excellent knowledge of Nickelodeon’s past and present shows
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Additional Qualifications
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Diligent multi-tasker
- Passionate about animation and art
- Ability to work in fast-paced department and produce quick turnarounds
- Works well under pressure, balancing multiple projects
- Excellent interpersonal skills and relational abilities
- Strong leadership and presentation skills
- Proficient knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite
- Video editing skills
- Eye for design and aesthetics
- Basic knowledge of web design
- Don't mind working near slime
Job Details
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Industry
Animation Entertainment Motion Pictures & Film
Employment Type
Full-time
Social media giant Twitter today, Tuesday 11th September 2018 announced over 50 premium video content collaborations, bringing hundreds of hours of live stream and video highlights programming, across entertainment, sports and news, to the platform. Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), FMA Indonesia, FOX Sports Asia, NBC Universal, Network 18, NET TV, Red Chillies Entertainment, Sony Music, Stadium Astro Malaysia, and VICE Media are among the partners that Twitter will collaborate with to bring new content to audiences in Asia Pacific and opportunities for APAC advertisers. The announcement expands the premium video content available on Twitter to advertisers in Asia Pacific and builds on extensions of existing global and regional content deals.
As part of VIMN's collaboration with Twitter, the international division of Viacom, comprised of many of the world’s most popular multimedia entertainment brands, including Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Comedy Central, MTV, Paramount Channel and more, will be amplifying and extending the reach of some of their key IPs and event franchises with Twitter in Southeast Asia, while exploring offering additional digital solutions to their clients together. The content collaboration also includes premium TV programming from MTV Asia (@mtvasia) and Comedy Central Asia (@ComedyCentralAS).
Additionally, music channel VH1 India, operated by Viacom18, a joint venture of TV18 and Viacom Inc., will be collaborating with Twitter to bring live highlights from the Vh1 Supersonic. The world’s biggest DJs flock to India every February for Vh1 Supersonic, a three-day festival featuring the most popular artists across electronic music. Nowhere does this music come alive better than on Twitter. The partnership with Vh1 will showcase behind-the-scenes chat with all the talent in the Twitter #BlueRoom.
The expansion of existing partnerships and formation of new ones to feed increased Asian content demand was announced at the TwitterFronts event in Singapore on Tuesday 11th September 2018, where Twitter executives including Global Vice President of Content Partnerships, Kay Madati and Vice President of Asia Pacific Maya Hari presented the content partnerships to brand and agency partners in the region.
The announcement expands the premium video content available on Twitter to advertisers in Asia Pacific and builds on extensions of existing global and regional content deals.
They were joined by guest speakers including NBCUniversal MD Christine Fellowes, Network18 COO Avinash Kaul, FMA Indonesia CCO Shanna Murady, Astro Malaysia VP Of Sports Content CK Lee, Red Chillies Entertainment Head of Marketing Binda Dey, Sony Music Senior Manager, Digital Marketing & Visual Content Talina Cruz, and Vice Head of Sales Serene Lee.
“Content is happening now at Twitter, and we have proven through the efficacy of the partnerships we have crafted, that content programming and distribution on Twitter is an essential part of any media company’s audience engagement and content monetization strategies,” said Kay Madati, Global VP of Content Partnerships, Twitter.
“Asia Pacific is accelerating growth for Twitter. Our unique and strategic value proposition that positions Twitter as a compliment, not competitor to traditional media companies, has delivered great success and we seek to drive forward with more live stream and premium video content partnerships in the region.”
“Video continues to be an important way to stay informed and engaged on Twitter, especially for the younger millennial audience in the Asia Pacific. Building on the success of our premium video content launch at All That Matters last year, we are proud to expand our live stream and video highlights programming that is brand safe and will appeal to the audience and advertisers in APAC. The move strengthens Twitter’s presence and partnerships in the region, sharing with the world what’s happening right now in the Asia Pacific and for global audiences to talk about it,” said Twitter Vice President of Asia Pacific Maya Har.
Nickelodeon's hit series Lip Sync Battle Shorties is back for a second season, and OnSet Productions are currently casting kids to be audience members in the new season!
Hosted by multi-faceted entertainer Nick Cannon and show sidekick JoJo Siwa, Lip Sync Battle Shorties is the ultimate music showdown. Each episode features three amped up battlers hit the stage, as they lip-sync songs from some of the most popular names in music including: Kelly Clarkson, Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Imagine Dragons and more. Each performance comes straight from the participants’ imagination, allowing them to personalize all creative elements from song and costume selection to epic dance moves and eccentric themes.
Also featured in every episode is the Shorties Dance Crew, a 10-person, in-house backup crew who has mastered all styles of dance from breakdancing to ballroom and a special celebrity guest.
Following the success of it's first season earlier this year, Lip Sync Battle Shorties is now back for a 10-episode second season, filming at Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, California this summer, and you could be in the audience! OnSet Productions are looking for kids aged 8-13 to be part of the studio audience!
Parents and guardians can apply for FREE tickets for their kids to attend a taping of Lip Sync Battle Shorties by visiting the official casting call page on onsetproductions.com. Current filming dates are: Wednesday, July 25, 2018, Tuesday, July 31, 2018, Tuesday, August 07, 2018, and Monday, August 13, 2018. Two episodes will film each day (one in the morning and one in the afternoon).
Each parent will receive $20 PER child they bring (as a parking/gas/transportation incentive)! For full information and to apply, visit onsetproductions.com. Official show description: "Lip Sync Battle Shorties is the new hit Nickelodeon 'all dancing non singing’ show where kids from all over the country take to the stage and give mind blowing performances! Based on the hugely popular Lip Sync Battle, this new version is a turbo charged, fun and laughter filled show with surprise guests and one night only moments. The mic is off… the battle is on!"
On this day 39 years ago, Nickelodeon launched! And in honor of their birthday, the number one brand for kids has launched a brand-new Facebook page, Nickelodeon's On This Day, which will chronicle everyone's favorite slime-soaked Nick moments from throughout history! Check out Nickelodeon's On This Day's launch video below, and be sure to hit the like button on the Nickelodeon On This DayFacebook page for lots more aweslime moments from Nickelodeon's archive! Happy birthday Nickelodeon! :)
The official Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Twitter page have unveiled a never-before-seen TMNT theme song. Check it out in the Turtley Awesome video below! Booyakabunga!
Every wondered how to make real Nickelodeon slime? Well, Nickelodeon is about to make your dream come true, as they're lifting the lid on their top secret slime rescipe for the very first time! Watch the aweslime DIY video below to find out how to make your very own Nickelodeon slime, and catch more slimy moments on Nick!
A tweet surfaced over the weekend of Feb. 24 that appeared to come directly from Nickelodeon's official verified SpongeBob Twitter account (@SpongeBob), and its message was concerning to longtime lovers of the beloved animated series. “Unfortunately, our show will be coming to a final end on March 1, 2018,” the tweet read. “It’s been a long ride, and we are very grateful for all the fans worldwide that have shown support throughout the years, none of this would have been possible without you.” The tweet goes the extra mile, including a screen grab of a teary-eyed SpongeBob himself, and was spread like wildfire across social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook.
Don’t worry, though — it turns out that Plankton may have been up to his tricks again, as the whole thing was a hoax! This message doesn’t even appear on the official SpongeBob Twitter page!
Nickelodeon confirmed that SpongeBob SquarePants wouldn't be ending on Thursday, March 1, 2018 in a Tweet on the networks official Twitter page, reiterating that SpongeBob SquarePantshas been renewed through to at least the show's twelfth season, will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2019, and even has its own critically acclaimed Broadway show!
Aside from getting renewed on TV, SpongeBob SquarePants will also be featured in his third movie, which is slated to premiere on July 31, 2020, under Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures!
A new rumor circulates the Internet nearly every year that SpongeBob SquarePants will be ending. In 2016, one hoax claimed that Nickelodeon would be ceasing production on the networks hit original animated series on Monday 17th October 2016. A Nickelodeon representative confirmed, via Snopes.com, that "after 17 years", the show wasn't cancelled.
Example, collected via Facebook during October 2016: "I heard the beloved Nickelodeon TV series "Spongebob Squarepants" is being cancelled on October 17, 2016. Is this true?"
"The claim struck enough of a nostalgic chord amount social media users, many of whom grew up watching the exploits of the seafloor denizens of the Bikini Bottom, that few stopped to consider that it cited no reference," noted Snopes.com. "No articles heralded the end of the Krusty Krab era, nor did any major entertainment outlets cover the cancellation of one of the most prominent children's' shows of the last two decades. Nonetheless, viewers across the country expressed disappointment on [social media]."
“It blows my mind when I do the math and realize that SpongeBob has been living in my head for nearly one-third of my life now,” Tom Kenny, who voices the title character, said in a statement in 2017. “And he’s the best roommate I’ve ever had!” New episodes of SpongeBob’s 11th and 12th season's will continue airing throughout 2018-2019.
Saban Brands Announces Power Rangers’ 26th Season “Power Rangers Beast Morphers”
Power Rangers’ 2019 Season’s Theme and Logo Revealed
Los Angeles, CA – February 17, 2018 – Saban Brands today announced Power Rangers’ 26th season, set to air on Nickelodeon in early 2019, will be “Power Rangers Beast Morphers.” Additionally, the Beast Morphers logo was revealed to fans for the first time.
“At Saban Brands, we strive to deliver family entertainment that is engaging and forward-thinking while maintaining the core values, such as inclusivity and teamwork, that are important to parents,” said Janet Hsu, Chief Executive Officer of Saban Brands. “With ‘Beast Morphers’ we introduce fan-favorite animal themes with a new, intriguing special ops storyline that keeps the Power Rangers series fresh for viewers of all ages, especially the new generation of viewers.”
Set in the future, a secret agency combines a newly discovered substance called “Morph-X” with animal DNA to create the Power Rangers Beast Morphers team. The Rangers must fight off an evil sentient computer virus bent on taking over the source of all Ranger power, the Morphin Grid itself. Featuring never-before-seen leather suits and an all-new beast-themed arsenal (including dynamic new Zords), fans should get ready for a season full of secret ops and morphinominal fun.
Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 25 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest running kids’ live-action series in television history with nearly 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the franchise celebrates its milestone anniversary year with the 25th season, “Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel” currently airing on Saturdays at 12 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon in the U.S.
Saban Brands recently announced it will continue its longtime partnership with Nickelodeon to serve as the official broadcaster for Saban’s Power Rangers television series in the U.S. through 2021.
“Power Rangers Beast Morphers” will mark the first Power Rangers toy collection from the franchise’s newly announced global master toy partner, Hasbro Inc, starting in spring 2019.
Saban’s Power Rangers franchise is the brainchild of Haim Saban, creator and producer of the original, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers hit series that launched in 1993. Following its introduction, “Power Rangers” quickly became the mostwatched television program in the United States and remains one of the top-rated and longest running kids live-action series in television history. The series, currently in its 25th season, follows the adventures of a group of ordinary teens who morph into superheroes and save the world from evil. It is seen in more than 150 markets, translated into numerous languages and a favorite on many key international children’s programming blocks around the world. For more information, visit www.powerrangers.com.
About Saban Brands
Formed in 2010 as an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands acquires, develops and manages a world-class portfolio of entertainment properties. Saban Brands applies a global 360-degree management approach to growing and monetizing its brands through content, digital, marketing, distribution, licensing and retail in markets worldwide. Saban Brands’ growing entertainment portfolio of brands includes Power Rangers, Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty, Paul Frank, Popples, Glitter Force, Cirque du Soleil Junior – Luna Petunia and La Banda, amongst many others. Saban Brands is headquartered in Los Angeles with a global network of offices. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com.
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Update (2/18): It is thought that Power Rangers Beast Morphers will draw its inspiration from Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters, the 36th entry in the Super Sentai franchise,
Nickelodeon's official Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Twitter profile page, @TMNT, has announced the bittersweet news that Nickelodeon USA will air the series finale of the networks hit Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) series, "Wanted: Bebop & Rocksteady" on Sunday 12th November 2017, following the special making its network premiere on Nicktoons USA in October.
"Wanted: Bebop & Rocksteady is the finale. Airs on Nickelodeon on 11/12."
Although currently unconfirmed, the series finale of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, "Wanted: Bebop & Rocksteady", is expected to be a 90-minute special comprised of the final three episodes and story arc of Nickelodeon's season five anthology series, Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:
- Wanted: Bebop & Rocksteady – When 80’s Shredder and Krang appear in our dimension, they employ Bebop & Rocksteady and find their plans are succeeding better than ever.
- The Foot Walks Again! – The Turtles must train their ’80s counterparts to face a greater threat than they’ve ever encountered.
- The Big Blow-Out – The Turtles enlist the help of the Mighty Mutanimals to stop Bebop and Rocksteady.
"Wanted: Bebop & Rocksteady" will wrap up Nickelodeon's CG-animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series before the debut of the networks brand-new 2D-animated TMNT series, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which is expected to launch during Fall 2018. Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will follow the Heroes in A Half-Shell as they encounter new allies and villains and discover a magical world they never knew existed beneath the streets of New York City.
All three episodes of the TMNT "Wanted: Bebop & Rocksteady" story arc were recently released on DVD.
Welcome to the apocalypse, where the world is only mutants...and Raphael has a beard?! Watch the brand-new Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles special, "Raphael: Mutant Apocalypse", premiering Friday, September 22nd at 9:00pm ET/PT on Nicktoons USA, as part of NickSports' Tales Of The Turtles 400 night!:
Welcome to the apocalypse, where the world is only mutants...and Raphael has a beard?! Watch an all-new TMNT this Friday on Nicktoons. pic.twitter.com/JQv3vvPknh
In the brand-new Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles special, "Raphael: Mutant Apocalypse", an older, weathered Raphael battles road gangs in a post-apocalyptic mutant wasteland!
Following the special, catch double brand-new episodes of TMNT season 5 every Wednesday at 8pm and 8:30pm ET/PT from Wednesday 27th September 2017, only on Nicktoons USA!
This September will mark the 10th anniversary of iCarly premiering on Nickelodeon USA, and to celebrate, TeenNick USA has launched #iCarly10, in which fans of Nickelodeon's hit live-action comedy series can celebrate the 10th anniversary of iCarly on social media by sharing their videos and favorite iCarly memories!
On Twitter, TeenNick is asking fans to record themselves singing along to the iconic iCarly theme song and then sending their videos to TeenNick!:
Additionally, TeenNick is asking fans to share the iCarly moments that totally shaped your childhood. Fans can comment on Facebook and tune in next month to find out which ones made TeenNick's top 10!:
Nickelodeon will also be celebrating the 10th birthday of iCarly with the brand-new Game Shakers special "Game Shippers", in which Nathan Kress will answer a big question: Which girl in iCarly did Freddie really like more, Carly or Sam!
iCarly follows Carly Shay (Miranda Cosgrove), a girl who led a pretty normal life in Seattle... until she and her friends started their own web show! When "iCarly" becomes an instant hit, Carly and her pals have to balance their newfound success with the problems of everyday life, like fitting in in highschool, dealing with crushes and deciding which flavor to get at the Groovy Smoothie.
With her parents overseas, Carly relies on the help of her best friend/co-star, Sam Puckett (Jennette McCurdy), her longtime pal/technical producer, Freddie Benson (Nathan Kress), and her eccentric older brother/guardian, Spencer (Jerry Trainor), and the occasional help from school friend Gibby (Noah Munck) to keep it all together. Sam and Freddie's constant bickering and Spencer's odd habits make for a lot of good material... but is it enough to fill a new show every week?
Created by Nickelodeon hit maker Dan Schneider, iCarly ran for 109 episodes over seven seasons between September 8, 2007, to November 23, 2012, and received critical acclaim, drawing huge celebrity guest stars like One Direction, Emma Stone, Jack Black, Jimmy Fallon, and the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. iCarly, along with Victorious, spawned the spin-off series Sam & Cat, which continued the stories of Sam from iCarly and Cat Valentine (Ariana Grande) from Victorious.
Fans can find out more about iCarly and watch videos from the series, including full-length episodes, on nick.com/icarly.
Nickelodeon's official Henry Danger Twitter profile page, @HenryDanger, has announced the super news in a Tweet that Nick USA will start to premiere more brand-new episodes of Henry Danger season three in September 2017!:
Matt Terry, M.O and New Hope Club to Perform At Nickelodeon SLIMEFEST 2017!
Nickelodeon UK & Ireland and VisitBlackpool have announced the aweslime news that Matt Terry, M.O and New Hope Club are set to perform at Nickelodeon’s SLIMEFEST from 21st – 23rd October at The Arena, Blackpool Pleasure Beach! Families can visit nick.co.uk/slimefest for more information and to purchase tickets. All tickets cost £15 plus booking fee.
X-Factor 2016 winner Matt Terry will perform on Saturday 21st at both the 1pm and 6pm shows. His most recent hit single, ‘Subéme La Radio’ with Enrique Iglesias and Sean Paul, is currently number 10 in the Official Charts.
Girl band M.O (comprised of Annie Ashcroft, Chanal Benjilali and Nadine Samuels) are the newest addition to the Sunday 22nd shows and will be taking the stage before headliner Pixie Lott. Last year’s single ‘Who Do You Think Of?’ was a top 20 hit, they’re playing at festivals such as V Fest this weekend and are currently working on their debut album.
New Hope Club join both shows on Monday 23rd. The trio - Reece Bibby, Blake Richardson and George Smith - released their debut EP ‘Welcome to the Club’ earlier this year and are signed to fellow SLIMEFEST performers, The Vamps’ label Steady Records. The two bands have also toured the world together and The Vamps will be headlining Monday’s shows.
The three acts join the recently announced Pixie Lott, The Vamps, JoJo Siwa as well as Diversity and the stars of Nickelodeon’s School of RockBreanna Yde and Ricardo Hurtado. SLIMEFEST will be hosted by Nickelodeon presenters Jordan BanjoandPerri Kiely.
JoJo Siwa will fly in from America to give her first-ever UK performances at all six slime-filled shows. The shows are being staged by Nickelodeon in partnership with VisitBlackpool.
The 14-year-old singer, dancer, performer and social media influencer, will be performing her hit single Boomerang live as well as two new songs!
Her single, Boomerang, has been viewed more than 250 million times.
JoJo will be performing alongside street dance troupe Diversity as well as special appearances from the stars of Nickelodeon’s School of Rock, Breanna Yde and Ricardo Hurtado.
Families can find out more about the event and BUY TICKETS at nick.co.uk/slimefest
Who will be at SLIMEFEST . . . and when?
Saturday 21 Oct 1pm & 6pm Shows
Sunday 22 Oct 1pm & 6pm Shows
Monday 23 Oct 1pm & 6pm
Hosted by Jordan and Perri
Hosted by Jordan and Perri
Hosted by Jordan and Perri
Special Guests Breanna Yde and Ricardo Hurtado from School of Rock
Special Guests Breanna Yde and Ricardo Hurtado from School of Rock
Special Guests Breanna Yde and Ricardo Hurtado from School of Rock
Featuring Diversity
Featuring Diversity
Featuring Diversity
Peformances from JoJo Siwa
Peformances from JoJo Siwa
Peformances from JoJo Siwa
Performances from Matt Terry
Headline act by Pixie Lott
Headline act by The Vamps
Performances from M.O
Performaces from New Hope Club
Last year, 4000 people attended the two sold-out SLIMEFEST shows held at the Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens. Hosted by Jordan and Perri, SLIMEFEST 2016 saw performances from Diversity, Conor Maynard, Alesha Dixon, Aston Merrygold and the Tide with appearances from stars of The Thundermans, Kira Kosarin and Jack Griffo.
Whilst waiting for some more great announcements, take a look at the slimey fun everyone had in 2016!
About Nickelodeon
The home of SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and Dora the Explorer, Nickelodeon UK & Ireland Network is available in over 13 million cable and satellite homes and now reaches more than 10 million viewers a month. Launched in 1993, the top-performing Nickelodeon network comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families: Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon HD, Nickelodeon +1, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., Nick Jr. +1 and Nick Jr. Too. The entertainment company has built a diverse multi-platform business by putting kids first in everything it does – Kids Rule! Content is at the core of the business with critically-acclaimed and hugely-popular television programming from the UK and around the world. In addition to the quality television programmes, Nickelodeon also produces bespoke content available online and on Nick Play, as well as consumer product and recreation opportunities such as the UK’s first-ever Nick theme park, Nickelodeon Land.
VisitBlackpool has been tasked with promoting the UK’s most popular holiday destination to a worldwide audience. As the tourism arm of Blackpool Council, we work closely with local partners and stakeholders to showcase the best that Blackpool has to offer our visitors. Our role is to provide strategic leadership, guidance and advice on tourism and the visitor economy in Blackpool and to deliver services that attract and service the visitor that supports tourism businesses throughout Blackpool. www.visitblackpool.com
UPDATE: Below is Nickelodeon UK & Ireland's original press release announcing the aweslime news, via Viacom International Media Networks' (VIMN) UK & Ireland Press Centre:
MATT TERRY, M.O AND NEW HOPE CLUB
JOIN SLIMEFEST LINE UP
The three acts join Pixie Lott, The Vamps, JoJo Siwa, Diversity and Jordan and Perri at Nickelodeon’s SLIMEFEST 21st – 23rd October.
London, 17th August, 2017 – Nickelodeon and VisitBlackpool have announced that Matt Terry, M.O and New Hope Club are set to perform at Nickelodeon’s SLIMEFEST from 21st – 23rd October at The Arena, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Families can visit nick.co.uk/slimefest for more information and to purchase tickets. All tickets cost £15 plus booking fee.
‘X-Factor’ 2016 winner Matt Terry will perform on Saturday 21st at both the 1pm and 6pm shows. His most recent hit single, ‘Subéme La Radio’ with Enrique Iglesias and Sean Paul, is currently number 10 in the Official Charts.
Girl band M.O are the newest addition to the Sunday 22nd shows and will be taking the stage before headliner Pixie Lott. Last year’s single ‘Who Do You Think Of?’ was a top 20 hit, they’re playing at festivals such as V Fest this weekend and are currently working on their debut album.
New Hope Club join both shows on Monday 23rd. The trio released their debut EP ‘Welcome to the Club’ earlier this year and are signed to fellow SLIMEFEST performers, The Vamps’ label Steady Records. The two bands have also toured the world together and The Vamps will be headlining Monday’s shows.
The three acts join the recently announced Pixie Lott, The Vamps, JoJo Siwa as well as Diversity and the stars of Nickelodeon’s School of Rock Breanna Yde and Ricardo Hurtado. SLIMEFEST will be hosted by Nickelodeon presenters Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely.
Councillor Gillian Campbell, the Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council said: “We are delighted to announce even more music acts to the already jam-packed SLIMEFEST shows in October. It’s great to see such a great mix of musical talents ensuring that there is definitely something for everyone.”
Two SLIMEFEST shows will take place each day, at 1pm and 6pm. Ticket options include seated or standing arena tickets and SLIME PIT tickets offered exclusively to kids and guaranteeing a uniquely slimy experience close to the stars. Full details on available tickets, including terms and conditions are available at nick.co.uk/slimefest.
4000 people attended the two sold-out SLIMEFEST shows in 2016. Held at the Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool, SLIMEFEST 2016 was hosted by Jordan and Perri and saw performances from Diversity, Conor Maynard, Alesha Dixon, Aston Merrygold and the Tide along with appearances from stars of the Nickelodeon show, The Thundermans, Kira Kosarin and Jack Griffo.
About Nickelodeon
The home of SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and Nella the Princess Knight, Nickelodeon UK & Ireland Network is available in over 13 million cable and satellite homes and now reaches more than 10 million viewers a month. Launched in 1993, the top-performing Nickelodeon network comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families: Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon HD, Nickelodeon +1, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., Nick Jr. +1 and Nick Jr. Too. The entertainment company has built a diverse multi-platform business by putting kids first in everything it does – Kids Rule! Content is at the core of the business with critically-acclaimed and hugely-popular television programming from the UK and around the world. In addition to the quality television programmes, Nickelodeon also produces bespoke content available online and on Nick Play, as well as consumer product and recreation opportunities such as the UK’s first-ever Nick theme park, Nickelodeon Land.
VisitBlackpool has been tasked with promoting the UK’s most popular holiday destination to a worldwide audience. As the tourism arm of Blackpool Council, we work closely with local partners and stakeholders to showcase the best that Blackpool has to offer our visitors. Our role is to provide strategic leadership, guidance and advice on tourism and the visitor economy in Blackpool and to deliver services that attract and service the visitor that supports tourism businesses throughout Blackpool. www.visitblackpool.com
