JioHotstar Launches In India;

With the merger of Reliance-owned Viacom18 and Star India complete, JioHotstar has gone live in India, bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar into a unified sports and entertainment content platform.

Viacom18 operates several Paramount channels in India, including Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon Sonic, Nick Jr., and Nickelodeon HD+.

JioStar’s combined platform features some 300,000 hours and says it has 500 million users. It is available for free, with subscription tiers. The platform is available at two pricepoints—a quarterly rate of just Rs. 149 (US$1.71) for an ad-based tier, and a monthly membership of Rs. 299 (US$3.45) that’s ad-free. JioHotstar is currently operating on what was previously the Disney+ Hotstar app. The plan is to phase out the JioCinema app once its memberships have expired, according to TechCrunch. Existing customers of both JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar will be transitioned to JioHotstar.

Kiran Mani, CEO of digital at JioStar, noted: “At the core of JioHotstar is a powerful vision—to make premium entertainment truly accessible to all Indians. Our promise of ‘Infinite Possibilities’ ensures that entertainment is no longer a privilege but a shared experience for all. By integrating AI-driven recommendations and offering streaming in over 19 languages, we are personalizing content like never before.”

“JioHotstar is setting a new benchmark for digital-first entertainment,” added Kevin Vaz, CEO of entertainment at JioStar. “The platform is immersive, inclusive and audience-centric. While we have endless entertainment to offer, we are committed to continually innovate and elevate storytelling, ensuring that every Indian, regardless of language, discovers content they love.”

In addition to housing most of Disney’s catalogue (including top kids franchises like Bluey, Inside Out and Frozen), the platform has also acquired international titles from Paramount Global, Warner Bros. Discovery, HBO and NBCUniversal.

On the kids front specifically, JioHotstar offers a mix of international franchises (such as Kung Fu Panda, Home Alone and Doraemon) and local programming (including Disney titles like tween sitcom Best of Luck Nikki and CG-animated series The Legend of Hanuman). 

Sports is a key part of the offering, with tournaments like ICC events, IPL and WPL, plus Premier League and Wimbledon. Enhanced features include ultra-HD 4K streaming, AI-powered insights, real-time stats overlays and multi-angle viewing. Sanjog Gupta, CEO for sports at JioStar, said, “Sports in India is more than just a game—it’s a shared experience that unites millions. JioHotstar is revolutionizing how fans experience live sports, combining the best of technology, access, storytelling and innovation with the fan at the heart of everything. Whether it’s the pride in India Cricket, the electric atmospherics of Premier League, passion for India’s Indigenous sports or exposure for grassroot-level competitions, we will deliver a range of experiences, catering to both ‘lean in’ and ‘lean back’ behaviors across a billion screens. We are now taking this philosophy beyond sports by bringing culture-defining live experiences to our audiences. The overwhelming response to Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres live-stream has set us off on this exciting new journey towards infinite possibilities.”

Affordability should help position the service for growth, along with its emphasis on live sports coverage and music.

Nick Jr. India to Premiere New 'PAW Patrol' Episodes From November 10

The hero pups are back to take you on fun new adventures! Tag along with them on PAW Patrol with all new episodes, starting Sunday 10th November 2024 at 11 am on Nick Jr. India!

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Originally published: November 10, 2024.

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Nickelodeon Sonic India to Premiere New 'Bhoot Bandhus in the Bhoot World' Episodes From October 7

Get ready for thrilling new bhootiyapanti and more masti in the mysterious Bhoot World! Watch brand new episodes of Bhoot Bandhus in the Bhoot World, premiering Monday 7th October 2024 at 1:00pm, only on Nickelodeon Sonic in India, or catch it anytime on the Jio Cinema App!

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Nickelodeon India Continues to be the Destination for Kids, the Choice for Winning Brands

Nickelodeon India concluded a remarkable July-September quarter with innovative, pan-India campaigns that touched the lives of kids across the country. Despite it being a non-festive quarter, the brand’s immersive engagements—from bustling cities to local communities ensured its presence wherever kids are. Through on-ground and digital campaigns, Nickelodeon reaffirmed its position as the ultimate destination for kids by consistently delivering moments of joy and learning.

Nickelodeon’s ability to leverage key topical moments transformed special days into extraordinary experiences, sparking creativity and connection among kids across India. For Teacher’s Day, under the #FeatureYourTeacher campaign, Nicktoons Chikoo and Bunty visited Parvarish Special School and Ryan International School in Delhi, engaging kids and celebrating their mentors. On Friendship Day, Chikoo and Bunty brought excitement to Shrimad Rajchandra Divine Touch School in Ahmedabad, as part of the #ToastYourDost campaign. In Chennai, Nickelodeon partnered with Space Kidz India to offer an educational space exploration experience, led by Abhimanyu from Abhimanyu Ki Alien Family. Additionally, the release of the movie – Motu Patlu and Mission Kung Fu Kid saw Motu and Patlu delighting kids through interactive storytelling sessions and local tours in the city of Ahmedabad, blending entertainment with meaningful engagement.

Commenting on Nick’s ability to engage kids across the board, Anu Sikka, Business Head – Kids TV Network, Viacom18, said, “At Nickelodeon, we aim to create experiences that do more than entertain—they inspire learning, growth, and joy. This quarter, we successfully deepened our engagement with kids through immersive experiences and collaborations that left a lasting impact. As we look ahead to the festive season, we are excited to continue partnering with brands and stakeholders, on both national and hyperlocal levels, to deliver enriching and meaningful value propositions.”

This quarter also marked the expansion of Nickelodeon’s School Contact Program in key focus markets, engaging thousands of kids in schools through interactive and creative experiences. Nicktoons brought learning and laughter to kids, strengthening the brand’s on-ground presence.

The success of these campaigns shines through in the growing number of sponsors and partners who have joined forces with Nickelodeon, driven by the brand’s deep connection with kids. Leading names such as Yipee, Complan, MamaEarth, Dr. Oetker, Babool, Kellogg’s, Ghadi, Huggies, Mammy Poko Pants, Ryan International School, Space Kidz India, and Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch, among others, have embraced Nickelodeon’s mission to provide value-driven entertainment that resonates with kids.

Further underscoring Nickelodeon’s impact, its partnership with Fevicreate Idea Labs, Pidilite’s annual art and craft competition, recently earned the prestigious ANN Award for “Best Live Action Program” in the Kids’ category. This achievement highlights the brand’s leadership in delivering content that captivates and educates kids, both on and off-screen.

Ms. Sheetal Labru, Principal of Ryan International School said, “We’re thrilled to partner with Nick for this year’s Teacher’s Day celebration. The celebration brought a fresh and engaging approach to honouring educators, making the day truly memorable. The interactive activities, where students guided their teachers through fun challenges, showcased the special bond between them. We’re proud to see our students express their gratitude in such creative ways.”

“At Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch, we are committed to creating a global community of purpose-driven individuals by delivering values through engaging and immersive formats. Our approach is to make learning enjoyable, impactful, and therefore, easy to internalise for young children. This Friendship’s Day, we’re thrilled to join hands with Nick to celebrate the special bond of friendship, combining our vision with a fun and memorable activity” Added, Sapna Shroff, Trustee, Shrimad Rajchandra Divinetouch.

Dr. Srimathy Kesan, Founder and Chief Executive Oficer (CEO), Space Kidz India said, “Here at Space Kidz India, our aim is to inspire and engage children in the wonders of space science and technology. We’re thrilled to collaborate with Nick, the pioneers in their space, where we aim to further ignite curiosity and encourage the next generation to reach for the stars. By combining entertainment with education, we hope to make learning about space accessible and exciting for children everywhere. Nick’s Abhimanyu is a prodigy in himself, it was a great experience having him at the center, taking kids through his world.”

As we approach the festive quarter, Nickelodeon is set to deliver more excitement and value to kids and brands alike. With major events lined up for Children’s Day, Diwali, Christmas, and New Year, the stage is set for grand-scale activations that will engage children across India. Brands have a unique opportunity to be part of these memorable experiences and connect with young audiences in impactful ways. 

Nickelodeon India continues to redefine kids’ entertainment by building meaningful, lasting connections across touchpoints. With thousands of kids engaged through on-ground experiences and innovative partnerships, the brand remains committed to delivering moments that spark imagination, foster learning, and create memories that stay with kids long after the fun is over.

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Original source: Passionate in Marketing; H/T: afaqs!, AdGully.

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Nickelodeon India Premieres 'The Adventures of Bernie' on Sonic

Nick News Brief: Nickelodeon Sonic in India will premiere the brand new animated series The Adventures of Bernie on Thursday 15th August 2024 at 12:30pm! Based on the hit animated series Zig & Sharko, the slapstick comedy-adventure series follows Bernie the hermit crab, who, after failing to help Zig eat Marina, gets lost at the bottom of the ocean and searches for any plans to return to the island.

The Adventures of Bernie is created by Alexandre Simard, Mathieu Peters-Houg and Lucille Briand and is based on the character created by Olivier Jean-Marie and Claude-William Trébutien. The series (1 x '10 x 30 segments) is directed by Richard Méril and produced by Xilam Animation.

Update (16/8) - Nick Jr. India aired the Peppa Pig Around The World special on Thursday 15th August 2024 at 9:30am!

Update (20/8) - Watch Shiva save the world from the evil plans of the Storm Falcon in this epic battle! Witness the might of Shiva this Thursday, 15th August, 4:30 PM, only on Sonic. [Shiva, Shiva Toon, Sonic, Sonic Gang, JioCinema] Shiva Vs. Storm Falcon TV Mini Movie.

Nickelodeon Launches Splat Rebrand in India

Viacom18 and Paramount Global have launched Nickelodeon's 2023 rebrand on their Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels in India. The rebrand reimagines Nickelodeon's iconic splat logo and slime with a fresh new design, and includes new on-air graphics, such as lower-thirds, updated BUG/DOG, bumpers, idents, and promos. Both channels' official websites - nickindia.com and nickjrindia.com - have also been updated to incorporate their respective new logos. Interestingly, with most Nickelodeon channels adopting the "Nickelodeon" logo, Nick India is keeping its short-form name, "Nick". At the time of posting, Nick India's spin-off channels, Nickelodeon HD+ and Nickelodeon Sonic, have not rebranded to the Splat look.

Update (15/8) - Nickelodeon India has launched Nickelodeon's 2023 Splat rebrand on Nickelodeon HD+!

The brand refresh went live on Nickelodeon in the U.S. last year, and has since rolled out onto Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels globally. As of writing, there is only a handful of of Nickelodeon channels still to introduce the refresh, including Nickelodeon Greece and Nickelodeon Pakistan.

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Originally published: April 16, 2024.

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Viacom18 Consumer Products Celebrates 25 Years of SpongeBob SquarePants

Mumbai based Viacom18 Consumer Products has unveiled a year-long celebration with artist collaborations and exclusive merch for SpongeBob’s anniversary.

To mark the 25th anniversary of the critically acclaimed Nickelodeon animated series, SpongeBob SquarePants, Viacom18 Consumer Products is all set for a yearlong celebration across India featuring exciting new collaborations and exclusive merchandise. The licensing and merchandising arm of Viacom 18 has partnered with several major artists, such as Raul Urias, Jisu Choi, Daniel Mackey, Berthet One, Dennis Gabbana and Tik Ka. Additionally, the celebration brings fans closer to their favourite character with an exclusive collection of swimwear, rainwear, bucket hats, tote bags and more.

Sachin Puntambekar, head of Viacom18 Consumer Products, said: “SpongeBob SquarePants is an iconic global franchise that has captured the imagination of fans for 25 years. As we celebrate this milestone, we’re excited to tap into the creator and artist economy for unique designs and exclusive merchandise. This campaign is a testament to our commitment towards immersive experiences that extend beyond the screen, transcending into the lives of our audiences.”

Viacom18 Consumer Products has planned an extensive marketing campaign spanning TV, retail and digital activations. This includes SpongeBob and Patrick figurines at retail stores, takeovers and dedicated character pages on D2C partner websites, collaborations with influencers and promotional campaigns on popular channels such as Nickelodeon, MTV, VH1 and JioCinema.

Fans can celebrate the 25th anniversary of SpongeBob SquarePants with exclusive merch available offline and on online platforms like Reliance, Flipkart, Lifestyle, Amazon India and Myntra.

Viacom18 Consumer Products is a key player in the evolving licensing and merchandising sector, offering a diverse range of products and experiences. The company aims to bring its brands and characters to life through engaging and innovative products. With a focus on creating memorable brand experiences for all age groups, Viacom18’s portfolio includes popular brands like PAW Patrol, Dora, Garfield, SpongeBob SquarePants, MTV, Roadies, and Colors, as well as third-party brands such as Masha and The Bear, Smiley, ZAG Heroez – Miraculous, MGAE – LOL Surprise, and Cocomelon. The company is dedicated to providing enchanting products that resonate with infants, kids, tweens, teens, and young adults.

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Originally published: July 29, 2024.

Original source: Licensing.biz; Additional sources: MediaNews4U, Licence India Bureau, AdGully.

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Paramount Global Sells Stake In Viacom18 To India’s Reliance For $500 Million

Paramount Global has sold its 13% equity interest in Viacom18 Media to Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries for the equivalent $517 million.

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The close of the transaction, revealed in an SEC filing, is subject to regulatory approval and the completion of a previously announced joint venture involving Reliance, Viacom18 and Star Disney.

After the closing, Paramount will continue to license its content to Viacom18. Viacom18 currently operates several Paramount channels in India, including Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon Sonic, and Nickelodeon HD+, among others, with content also being licensed to Viacom18 streaming services Voot and JioCinema.

The move provides the Bob Bakish led, Shari Redstone-owned company, struggling with high debt and streaming losses, with an infusion of fresh cash. It’s in line with Paramount’s strategy of divesting assets it considers non-core as it has with publisher Simon & Schuster, mixed martial arts promoter Bellator, real estate and other businesses. Layoffs in February impacted about 800 U.S. employees, with the entire team behind Noggin being let go. It remains the subject of ongoing M&A speculation with David Ellison’s Skydance to rival media groups to private equity.

Disney and Reliance late last month announced the creation of a joint venture worth about $8.5 billion to merge their respective digital streaming and television assets in India. Disney, which has had a rocky road with Star (inherited from 20th Century Fox), will hold about 37% of the venture, which combine the businesses of Mumbai-based Reliance Industries, Viacom18 Media, which it owns and controls, and Star India. The business of Viacom18 is to be merged into Star India.

Disney will provide content (the JV will have exclusive rights to distribute Disney films and productions in India, with a license to 30,000+ Disney content assets) and may also contribute certain additional media assets, subject to regulatory and third-party approvals.

Nita Ambani will be the Chairperson of the JV, Uday Shankar vice chair, providing strategic guidance to the JV. 

The JV will bring together assets across entertainment (Colors, StarPlus, StarGOLD) and sports (Star Sports and Sports18) including events across television and digital platforms through JioCinema and Hotstar. The JV will have over 750 million viewers across India and will also cater to the global Indian diaspora.

The announcement said the JV will seek to lead the digital transformation of the media and entertainment industry in India with a “combination of the media expertise, cutting-edge technology and diverse content libraries of Viacom18 and Star India.”

Stream a Mountain of Entertainment, including your Nickelodeon favorites on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!

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Originally published: March 14, 2024.

Source: Deadline; H/T: WORLD SCREEN.

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Sammy & Raj's Adventure To Find The Coldest Milkshakes! 🥤 Full Scene | Nicktoons

Sammy & Raj's Adventure To Find The Coldest Milkshakes! 🥤 Full Scene | Nicktoons

Sammy and Raj need something to help them cool down during this hot day! Of course... they need Polar Palace milkshakes!! The road to get the best milkshakes in town will be tough, though, as they try to defeat a post-apocalyptic biker gang! Watch this scene from the Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj to see what happens next!

Watch The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj on Nicktoons!

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Nicktoons to Premiere 'The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj' on Jan. 16

Nickelodeon's Nicktoons network will premiere Nickelodeon International's brand new animated series The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj on Tuesday, January 16!

With a mysterious time-altering app at their fingertips, Twisted Timeline of Sammy and Raj follows the reality-bending adventures of a pair of cousin-brothers, as they pause, rewind, fast-forward and slow-motion their way into a whole host of rowdy laugh-out-loud exploits.

In the series premiere episode "Birthday Do Over," when cousins Sammy and Raj discover a time-altering app, they attempt to fix every middle school problem that comes their way, which in turn causes a combination of chaos and comedy wherever they go. Then in "Chore Time," it's time for chores, but Sammy and Raj are distracted by the latest and greatest VR mobile game!

Nickelodeon International teamed up with Nickelodeon India, a part of Viacom18 that is a joint venture between Paramount Global (formally ViacomCBS) and Network18, to co-produce The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj. The new series marks the first collaboration between the top kids’ entertainment brand and the leading Indian kids’ category brand from India’s fastest growing entertainment network.

The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj was commissioned in September 2020, with animation and storyboards for the new 20 x 30-minute 2D animated series being developed in India, scripting in the U.S. and U.K., and casting being initiated in the U.S.

Chris Rose, VP, Animation, Nickelodeon International and Anu Sikka, Head Creative, Content & Research, Kids TV Network at Viacom18 are overseeing the project. The head writer of the series is Jordan Gershowitz.

“The popularity of international content is on the rise, and Nickelodeon is focused on meeting the rising demand for diverse, creative stories for a global audience. This groundbreaking partnership with Viacom18 goes beyond kids’ content, as we look to embrace greater diversity both on-screen and behind the camera,” said Jules Borkent, Executive Vice President, Kids & Family, ViacomCBS Networks International.

In Nickelodeon's original announcement for the show, Nina Hahn, the former Senior Vice President of International Production & Development at Nickelodeon International, stated: “In the creative world, geographic borders have diminished, as more content is drawn by the hands of global artists from every corner of the world. The idea for this series was developed in collaboration with the team in India as we sought a way to fuse western and eastern story telling elements. Indian culture is very much a part of this series’ DNA, and we are eager to share those elements with our global audience.”

Nina Elavia Jaipuria, Head of Hindi Mass Entertainment & Kids TV Network at Viacom18 said: “Over the years, Nickelodeon India has created successful local IPs and characters that kids love. This partnership with Nickelodeon International has gone beyond the border lines of creativity and stands testimony to the success of Nick India and Nick International in creating groundbreaking content. It further reinforces the capability of the Indian Animation Industry. We are happy to partner with Nickelodeon International for this show and look forward to working together in creating this series for kids across the world.”

Anu Sikka, Head Creative, Content & Research, Kids TV Network at Viacom18 said: “Kids imaginations and aspirations are universal and it’s this learning that has brought this show to life. The series will be showcasing stories that kids around the world will find relatable and engaging, hopefully opening up more opportunities for future collaboration. Our efforts are to make sure that kids get to experience the best of animation and that this show will stir their imagination and transport them into a new world of adventure.”

Stream a Mountain of Entertainment, including your Nickelodeon favorites on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!

More Nick: 2024 on Nickelodeon: New Shows, Episodes, Specials and More!

Originally published: January 01, 2024.

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Nicktoons Global to Premiere New 'The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj' Episodes From June 19

Nicktoons Global will start to premiere brand new episodes of The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj 

weekdays at 13:30 (CET) from Monday 19th June 2023! Nicktoons Global is available in Germany, Russia, Adriatic countries (Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia), Turkey, Arabia, and across Asia.

Die verzwickten Zeitreisen von Sammy und Raj Neue Folgen Promo Juni 2023 nicktoons Global (Germany)

Die verzwickten Zeitreisen von Sammy und Raj Promo - Juni 2023 (NickToons Deutschland)

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Nickelodeon Germany to Premiere 'The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj' on April 3

Nickelodeon Germany (Deutschland) will premiere the brand new animated series The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj on Monday 3rd April 2023 at 16:25 Uhr. Locally titled Die verzwickten Zeitreisen von Sammy und Raj, new episodes will continue to air weekdays at 16:25 Uhr on Nick Deutschland.

With a mysterious time-altering app at their fingertips, Twisted Timeline of Sammy and Raj follows the reality-bending adventures of a pair of cousin-brothers, as they pause, rewind, fast-forward and slow-motion their way into a whole host of rowdy laugh-out-loud exploits.

In the series premiere episode "Birthday Do Over," when cousins Sammy and Raj discover a time-altering app, they attempt to fix every middle school problem that comes their way, which in turn causes a combination of chaos and comedy wherever they go. Then in "Chore Time," it's time for chores, but Sammy and Raj are distracted by the latest and greatest VR mobile game!

Nickelodeon International teamed up with Nickelodeon India, a part of Viacom18 that is a joint venture between Paramount Global (formally ViacomCBS) and Network18, to co-produce The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj. The new series marks the first collaboration between the top kids’ entertainment brand and the leading Indian kids’ category brand from India’s fastest growing entertainment network.

The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj was commissioned in September 2020, with animation and storyboards for the new 20 x 30-minute 2D animated series being developed in India, scripting in the U.S. and U.K., and casting being initiated in the U.S.

Chris Rose, VP, Animation, Nickelodeon International and Anu Sikka, Head Creative, Content & Research, Kids TV Network at Viacom18 are overseeing the project. The head writer of the series is Jordan Gershowitz.

“The popularity of international content is on the rise, and Nickelodeon is focused on meeting the rising demand for diverse, creative stories for a global audience. This groundbreaking partnership with Viacom18 goes beyond kids’ content, as we look to embrace greater diversity both on-screen and behind the camera,” said Jules Borkent, Executive Vice President, Kids & Family, ViacomCBS Networks International.

In Nickelodeon's original announcement for the show, Nina Hahn, the former Senior Vice President of International Production & Development at Nickelodeon International, stated: “In the creative world, geographic borders have diminished, as more content is drawn by the hands of global artists from every corner of the world. The idea for this series was developed in collaboration with the team in India as we sought a way to fuse western and eastern story telling elements. Indian culture is very much a part of this series’ DNA, and we are eager to share those elements with our global audience.”

Nina Elavia Jaipuria, Head of Hindi Mass Entertainment & Kids TV Network at Viacom18 said: “Over the years, Nickelodeon India has created successful local IPs and characters that kids love. This partnership with Nickelodeon International has gone beyond the border lines of creativity and stands testimony to the success of Nick India and Nick International in creating groundbreaking content. It further reinforces the capability of the Indian Animation Industry. We are happy to partner with Nickelodeon International for this show and look forward to working together in creating this series for kids across the world.”

Anu Sikka, Head Creative, Content & Research, Kids TV Network at Viacom18 said: “Kids imaginations and aspirations are universal and it’s this learning that has brought this show to life. The series will be showcasing stories that kids around the world will find relatable and engaging, hopefully opening up more opportunities for future collaboration. Our efforts are to make sure that kids get to experience the best of animation and that this show will stir their imagination and transport them into a new world of adventure.”

Online at nick.de, fans can find out more about their favourite Nick shows, watch videos and full episodes, and listen to podcasts. Fans can also like the official Nickelodeon Deutschland Facebook page, follow Nickelodeon on Instagram, and subscribe to the official Nickelodeon Deutschland YouTube channel for the latest Nick news, highlights, The Scoop about their favourite stars, and videos.

Nickelodeon Germany Continuity (02/04/2023)

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Originally published: March 27, 2023.

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Reliance Animation Establishes Footprint in International Geography with its Show 'Sammy & Raj' for Nickelodeon International

Reliance Animation Establishes Footprint in International Geography with its Show Sammy & Raj for Nickelodeon International

MUMBAI, INDIA / March 15, 2023 / Since 2018, Reliance Animation has successfully delivered over 18,000 minutes of animation content across 1,500+ episodes for shows such as Sammy & Raj, Little Singham, Golmaal Jr., Smashing Simmba, Bhaiyyaji Balwan, among others.

Reliance Animation is the production partner for Sammy & Raj, one of Nickelodeon International & Nickelodeon India's first ever children's series with cross-border cultural mix. The 20-episode comedy follows the misadventures of a pair of cousins who have access to a time-altering program and can pause, rewind, fast-forward, and slow-motion their way through a variety of situations. The animated series was released first in the United Kingdom, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East and will be eventually released in India. Reliance produced the show using the Harmony software platform, which is well known in the international markets.

Reliance Entertainment Studios Private Limited, Wednesday, March 15, 2023, Press release picture

Reliance Animation is the first production house to get Bollywood IPs into to animation, by partnering with Rohit Shetty, director of the blockbuster Super Cop franchise Singham & comedy franchise Golmaal.

Reliance Entertainment Studios Private Limited, Wednesday, March 15, 2023, Press release picture

Little Singham, inspired by the blockbuster film Singham, launched on 24th April 2018, and within a short span of time, started ruling the hearts of kids across India and bagged the Best Bollywood Inspired IP at the ANN Awards 2022 (AnimatioN Network Awards). With over 580 episodes and 20 telefilms in both 2D & 3D, the show aired on Discovery Kids, which jumped to the no. 2 spot in BARC ratings (Broadcast Audience Research Council) within the first week of ‘Little Singham's release. The show recently moved to Pogo and is also streaming on Netflix in Hindi, English and Tamil.

Golmaal Jr., the second IP by Reliance Animation in collaboration with Rohit Shetty, was launched on 13th May 2019 and airs on Nickelodeon in Hindi & English with over 320 episodes. In a couple of weeks after its launch Golmaal Jr. was rated no. 1 show in BARC ahead of Motu Patlu which had been ruling the top spot for last couple of years.

Smashing Simmba, based on the second character of the Rohit Shetty Super Cop franchise, released on 14th Nov 2020 and has clocked over 180 episodes. The animated show first aired on Pogo in Nov 2020 and recently started streaming on Discovery Kids from January 2023. In the week of its release on Pogo, Smashing Simmba was rated the no. 1 show on the channel and the no. 3 show across Pogo's kids' category in urban India. This show was also awarded as the Best Remotely Produced Content at ANN Awards 2022.

Reliance Entertainment Studios Private Limited, Wednesday, March 15, 2023, Press release picture

Bhaiyyaji Balwan is one of Reliance Animation's successful home-grown IPs currently showing on the Disney Kids Network. The team successfully completed delivery of 104 episodes within a span of 12 months. This series offers wholesome entertainment with relatable characters in everyday stories and is ranked no. 5 amongst all series in the Kids Genre during the first 4 weeks post launch.

Reliance Entertainment Studios Private Limited, Wednesday, March 15, 2023, Press release picture

Pandeyji Pehelwan is another home-grown IP by Reliance Animation which is sold to a large regional broadcaster, ETV, as part of the launch of their Kids' channel ETV Bal Bharat in April 2021. The team has delivered over 50 episodes so far.

Tejonidhi Bhandare, CEO, Reliance Animation commented "Our journey has been from 2D to 3D to Harmony to Anime and to Tech over last couple of years. We are now focusing on creating home-grown IPs after the success of our Bollywood IPs. Globally, we will also focus on Production Services and co-productions for both Linear and Digital platforms. The vision is to bring a world of fantasy and excitement for our consumers through unique storytelling 'blended' with cutting edge technology and creativity".

Vikram Veturi, Creative Head, Reliance Animation, commented, "With our lovable characters and entertaining stories filled with fun, our aim is to capture the hearts of young audiences all over the country. It has been an incredible experience producing and creating shows that are adored and cherished by our young viewers. We continue to strive to craft inspiring and thrilling content that will leave a lasting impact in the future."

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About Reliance Entertainment

Reliance Entertainment is one of India's largest content studios, having produced and distributed more than 400 films that have grossed over $1 billion at the global box office. As a vertically integrated media company focused on India, the fifth largest media and entertainment market globally according to FICCI & EY, Reliance has proprietary new media assets across animation and gaming, which monetize the Company's proprietary film IP library across new media platforms. Reliance invests in film production companies and intellectual property, maintaining a rich content portfolio across multiple Indian languages and relationships for digital distribution with Netflix, Amazon, Disney+Hotstar and other platforms. Reliance films have won 29 national awards since 2008, and the Company works with some of the most prominent directors and stars in India.

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IMAC is led by its founder, Shibasish Sarkar, a media and entertainment industry leader with more than 27 years of corporate experience handling multiple verticals across films, television, animation, gaming content and operations of digital and new media platforms.

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Nickelodeon South East Asia Premieres 'The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj'

Nickelodeon South East Asia will premiere the brand new animated series The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj on Monday 6th February 2023, with new episodes airing weekdays at 5:00pm in Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore, and 4:00pm in Thailand and Indonesia.

With a mysterious time-altering app at their fingertips, Twisted Timeline of Sammy and Raj follows the reality-bending adventures of a pair of cousin-brothers, as they pause, rewind, fast-forward and slow-motion their way into a whole host of rowdy laugh-out-loud exploits.

In the series premiere episode "Birthday Do Over," when cousins Sammy and Raj discover a time-altering app, they attempt to fix every middle school problem that comes their way, which in turn causes a combination of chaos and comedy wherever they go.

Nickelodeon International teamed up with Nickelodeon India, a part of Viacom18 that is a joint venture between Paramount Global (formally ViacomCBS) and Network18, to co-produce The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj. The new series marks the first collaboration between the top kids’ entertainment brand and the leading Indian kids’ category brand from India’s fastest growing entertainment network.

The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj was commissioned in September 2020, with animation and storyboards for the new 20 x 30-minute 2D animated series being developed in India, scripting in the U.S. and U.K., and casting being initiated in the U.S.

Chris Rose, VP, Animation, Nickelodeon International and Anu Sikka, Head Creative, Content & Research, Kids TV Network at Viacom18 are overseeing the project. The head writer of the series is Jordan Gershowitz.

“The popularity of international content is on the rise, and Nickelodeon is focused on meeting the rising demand for diverse, creative stories for a global audience. This groundbreaking partnership with Viacom18 goes beyond kids’ content, as we look to embrace greater diversity both on-screen and behind the camera,” said Jules Borkent, Executive Vice President, Kids & Family, ViacomCBS Networks International.

In Nickelodeon's original announcement for the show, Nina Hahn, the former Senior Vice President of International Production & Development at Nickelodeon International, stated: “In the creative world, geographic borders have diminished, as more content is drawn by the hands of global artists from every corner of the world. The idea for this series was developed in collaboration with the team in India as we sought a way to fuse western and eastern story telling elements. Indian culture is very much a part of this series’ DNA, and we are eager to share those elements with our global audience.”

Nina Elavia Jaipuria, Head of Hindi Mass Entertainment & Kids TV Network at Viacom18 said: “Over the years, Nickelodeon India has created successful local IPs and characters that kids love. This partnership with Nickelodeon International has gone beyond the border lines of creativity and stands testimony to the success of Nick India and Nick International in creating groundbreaking content. It further reinforces the capability of the Indian Animation Industry. We are happy to partner with Nickelodeon International for this show and look forward to working together in creating this series for kids across the world.”

Anu Sikka, Head Creative, Content & Research, Kids TV Network at Viacom18 said: “Kids imaginations and aspirations are universal and it’s this learning that has brought this show to life. The series will be showcasing stories that kids around the world will find relatable and engaging, hopefully opening up more opportunities for future collaboration. Our efforts are to make sure that kids get to experience the best of animation and that this show will stir their imagination and transport them into a new world of adventure.”

Fans can like the official Nickelodeon Facebook page and follow Nickelodeon on Instagram for the latest Nick news, highlights and videos.

Additionally this February, Nickelodeon Asia will be premiering brand new episodes of The Smurfs and Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years!

Nickelodeon Asia (Malay/Philippines/Indonesian feed) - Continuity (February 01st, 2023)

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Originally published: January 27, 2022.

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Nickelodeon UK Premieres 'The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj'

Nickelodeon UK & Ireland will premiere the brand new animated series The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj on Monday 9th January 2023 at 7:00am! Following launch, new episodes will air weekday mornings at 7:00am on Nick UK & Eire!

With a mysterious time-altering app at their fingertips, Twisted Timeline of Sammy and Raj follows the reality-bending adventures of a pair of cousin-brothers, as they pause, rewind, fast-forward and slow-motion their way into a whole host of rowdy laugh-out-loud exploits.

In the series premiere episode "Birthday Do Over," when cousins Sammy and Raj discover a time-altering app, they attempt to fix every middle school problem that comes their way, which in turn causes a combination of chaos and comedy wherever they go.

FULL EPISODE | The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj 'Birthday Do Over' | New Show! | Nickelodeon UK

It's Sammy's birthday! And for the first time ever he's having a party with his friends to celebrate. Or so he thought…

Catch Brand New Show, The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj weekdays at 7am on Nickelodeon, along with some of your favourite toons. See Alvinnn!!!, The Loud House, Horrid Henry, The Patrick Star Show, SpongeBob and Transformers: EarthSpark for Toons on Toast, every weekday from 6am on Nickelodeon 📺.

Nickelodeon International teamed up with Nickelodeon India, a part of Viacom18 that is a joint venture between Paramount Global (formally ViacomCBS) and Network18, to co-produce The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj. The new series marks the first collaboration between the top kids’ entertainment brand and the leading Indian kids’ category brand from India’s fastest growing entertainment network.

The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj was commissioned in September 2020, with animation and storyboards for the new 20 x 30-minute 2D animated series being developed in India, scripting in the U.S. and U.K., and casting being initiated in the U.S.

Chris Rose, VP, Animation, Nickelodeon International and Anu Sikka, Head Creative, Content & Research, Kids TV Network at Viacom18 are overseeing the project. The head writer of the series is Jordan Gershowitz.

FULL EPISODE | The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj 'Chore Time' | New Show! | Nickelodeon UK

It’s chore time, but Sammy and Raj keep getting distracted by the latest and greatest augmented reality, mobile-based video game!

Catch Brand New Show, The Twisted Timeline of Sammy & Raj weekdays at 7am on Nickelodeon, along with some of your favourite toons. See Alvinnn!!!, The Loud House, Horrid Henry, The Patrick Star Show, SpongeBob and Transformers: EarthSpark for Toons on Toast, every weekday from 6am on Nickelodeon 📺.

“The popularity of international content is on the rise, and Nickelodeon is focused on meeting the rising demand for diverse, creative stories for a global audience. This groundbreaking partnership with Viacom18 goes beyond kids’ content, as we look to embrace greater diversity both on-screen and behind the camera,” said Jules Borkent, Executive Vice President, Kids & Family, ViacomCBS Networks International.

In Nickelodeon's original announcement for the show, Nina Hahn, the former Senior Vice President of International Production & Development at Nickelodeon International, stated: “In the creative world, geographic borders have diminished, as more content is drawn by the hands of global artists from every corner of the world. The idea for this series was developed in collaboration with the team in India as we sought a way to fuse western and eastern story telling elements. Indian culture is very much a part of this series’ DNA, and we are eager to share those elements with our global audience.”

Nina Elavia Jaipuria, Head of Hindi Mass Entertainment & Kids TV Network at Viacom18 said: “Over the years, Nickelodeon India has created successful local IPs and characters that kids love. This partnership with Nickelodeon International has gone beyond the border lines of creativity and stands testimony to the success of Nick India and Nick International in creating groundbreaking content. It further reinforces the capability of the Indian Animation Industry. We are happy to partner with Nickelodeon International for this show and look forward to working together in creating this series for kids across the world.”

Anu Sikka, Head Creative, Content & Research, Kids TV Network at Viacom18 said: “Kids imaginations and aspirations are universal and it’s this learning that has brought this show to life. The series will be showcasing stories that kids around the world will find relatable and engaging, hopefully opening up more opportunities for future collaboration. Our efforts are to make sure that kids get to experience the best of animation and that this show will stir their imagination and transport them into a new world of adventure.”

Online at nick.co.uk, fans can find out more about their favourite Nick shows, watch videos and play games. Fans can also like the official Nickelodeon UK Facebook page, follow Nickelodeon on Twitter and Instagram, and subscribe to the official Nickelodeon UK YouTube channel for the latest Nick news, highlights, The Scoop about their favourite stars, and videos.

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Originally published: December 14, 2022.

Additional source: Anime Superhero Forum /@nevocated.

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