Nickelodeon to Debut over 100 Episodes of Brand-New Educational Preschool Series in 2014-2015 Season

Nickelodeon has announced in the following press release, from Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance, that Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, will premiere more than 100 episodes of brand-new educational preschool series in the 2014-2015 season as part of the network's biggest pipeline of content ever. Joining the just-launched "Wallykazam!", and the upcoming "Dora and Friends: Into the City!" and "Blaze and the Monster Machines", Nickelodeon's upcoming preschool slate is getting two more newly greenlit series for the upcoming season: "Shimmer & Shine", an animated show starring twin genies-in-training and featuring an emotional-intelligence curriculum; and "Fresh Beat Band of Spies", an animated version of the hit live-action series "The Fresh Beat Band", teaching problem-solving.

Nickelodeon is TV's top destination for preschoolers and their parents, with a current portfolio of hits like "Dora the Explorer", "PAW Patrol", "Bubble Guppies", "Peter Rabbit" and "Team Umizoomi" -- which will all have new episodes premiering in the upcoming season, as well. The network owns four of the top five preschool shows on all television, including the two top-rated shows: "PAW Patrol"; and "Wallykazam!", which teaches literacy and represents Nick's highest-rated preschool series premiere in almost 10 years.

Full information about each of Nickelodeon's brand-new preschool series can be found in Nickelodeon's press release below.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

Nickelodeon to Debut over 100 Episodes of Brand-New Educational Preschool Series in 2014-2015 Season

Network to Add Two More Preschool Greenlights to Its Top-Rated Preschool Line-Up: Shimmer & Shine and Fresh Beat Band of Spies

Blaze and the Monster Machines Pictured: AJ and Blaze in Blaze and the Monster Machines set to premiere

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, will premiere more than 100 episodes of brand-new educational preschool series in the 2014-2015 season as part of the network's biggest pipeline of content ever. Joining the just-launched Wallykazam!, and the upcoming Dora and Friends: Into the City! and Blaze and the Monster Machines, Nickelodeon's preschool slate is getting two more newly greenlit series for the upcoming season: Shimmer & Shine, an animated show starring twin genies-in-training and featuring an emotional-intelligence curriculum; and Fresh Beat Band of Spies, an animated version of the hit live-action series The Fresh Beat Band, teaching problem-solving.

"This season, we are introducing Nickelodeon's biggest pipeline of content for every demo and in every genre," said Cyma Zarghami, President, Nickelodeon Group. "Our preschool slate reinforces Nickelodeon's standing as the best place for shows that are both smart and fun, powered by great stories, relatable characters and a meaningful curriculum that has been our hallmark."

Nickelodeon is TV's top destination for preschoolers and their parents, with a current portfolio of hits like Dora the Explorer, PAW Patrol, Bubble Guppies, Peter Rabbit and Team Umizoomi--which will all have new episodes premiering in the upcoming season, as well. The network owns four of the top five preschool shows on all television, including the two top-rated shows: PAW Patrol; and Wallykazam!, which teaches literacy and represents Nick's highest-rated preschool series premiere in almost 10 years.

Nickelodeon's new preschool series rolling out in the 2014-2015 season include:

Dora and Friends

* Dora and Friends: Into the City! (20 episodes) – Dora and Friends: Into the City! is a brand-new animated preschool series featuring the iconic character Dora in new adventures, with new friends and a new interactive curriculum. The series is set in a fictional, pan-Latino city, where Dora is 10 years old, in school and at the center of a peer group that works together to give back to the community—having both real-life and magical adventures along the way. As always, Dora is an adventurer, a good friend and problem-solver. Dora and Friends helps teach Spanish and introduces new educational areas to the curriculum, including social-emotional skills like community service and peer relationships. Dora and Friends is created by Chris Gifford and Valerie Walsh Valdes (Dora the Explorer), and will launch late-summer on Nickelodeon.

Blaze and the Monster Machines Pictured: AJ and Blaze in Blaze and the Monster Machines set to premiere on Nickelodeon this fall. Photo Credit: Nickelodeon. ©2014 Viacom International, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

* Blaze and the Monster Machines (20 episodes) – This brand-new CG-animated series, debuting this fall, introduces preschoolers to the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). This is the first preschool show that features a curriculum dedicated to all areas of STEM. Viewers will join an eight-year-old boy named AJ and his incredible monster truck Blaze on super-sized adventures. AJ and the viewer help Blaze as they explore the physics of how things move, master mathematics and discover how everyday technologies work. Blaze and the Monster Machines is created by Jeff Borkin (Team Umizoomi, Blue's Clues) and Ellen Martin (Bubble Guppies, The Backyardigans).

Shimmer & Shine Pictured: (L-R) Nahal, Shine, Shimmer and Tala in new animated preschool series, Shimmer & Shine, coming to Nickelodeon in 2015. Photo Credit: Nickelodeon. ©2014 Viacom International, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

* Shimmer & Shine (20 episodes) – This brand-new animated series follows the magical adventures of fraternal twin genies, Shimmer and Shine, who unintentionally create chaos while attempting to grant wishes for their human best friend, Leah. The new series features an emotional-intelligence curriculum that highlights mistakes as an important avenue to learning and doing better next time. Shimmer & Shine, set to premiere in 2015, is created by Farnaz Esnaashari-Charmatz and produced at Nickelodeon Animation Studios.

* Fresh Beat Band of Spies (20 episodes) – In this brand-new animated series based on the hit live-action show, The Fresh Beat Band, the four best friends -- Kiki, Marina, Twist and Shout – are also a group of undercover spies. The pop band uses their individual talents and the coolest transforming spy gadgets to outwit a goofy cast of bad guys and solve an endless series of wild and wacky mysteries. The series, which teaches problem-solving to preschoolers, is created by Nadine van der Velde and Scott Kraft, the same duo behind The Fresh Beat Band. Fresh Beat Band of Spies is currently in production and will premiere on Nickelodeon in 2015.

Nickelodeon Preschool is "the smart place to play," with a legacy of providing educational and entertaining programming that empowers kids to learn while they play. Through the years, Nickelodeon Preschool has consistently created highly engaging, age-appropriate, education and innovative shows like Blue's Clues, Dora the Explorer, Team Umizoomi, Bubble Guppies and Wallykazam!. Educational consultants are used to develop a deep, unique curriculum for each show and storybook versions of every episode are tested with kids to ensure quality. The content is available on TV, online, mobile, and tablets, allowing kids to interact with and learn from their favorite characters across multiple platforms.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 34th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 19 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

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Nickelodeon Bolsters Its Comedy-Driven Live-Action Slate with Pick-Ups of Three Series, "Henry Danger" from Hitmaker Dan Schneider, "Bella and the Bullfrogs" and "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn"

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has announced in the following press release, from Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance, that, building on the largest pipeline of comedy-focused content ever championed at the network, Nickelodeon has greenlit three brand-new live-action series, "Henry Danger", "Bella and the Bullfrogs" (working title) and "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn". The exciting Nickelodeon News was announced today, Thursday 13th March 2014, by Russell Hicks, Nickelodeon's President of Content Development and Production. Joining its current slate of live-action hits that serve today's post-millennial generation, 20 episodes have been picked up for "Henry Danger", 12 episodes have been greenlit for "Bella and the Bullfrogs" and 13 episodes ordered for "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn". All three series are due to begin production in Los Angeles this summer and will premiere later in the year (2014). The announcements come as Nickelodeon continues its recent ratings momentum, closing February 2014 as the top basic cable network with Kids 2-11 (3.0/967K) and total viewers (1.8M), marking 13 straight months of prior-year gains with Kids 2-11.

Full information about each of Nickelodeon's brand-new comedy series can be found in Nickelodeon's press release below.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

Nickelodeon Bolsters Its Comedy-Driven Live-Action Slate with Pick-Ups of Three Series, Henry Danger from Hitmaker Dan Schneider, Bella and the Bullfrogs and Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn

20 Episodes Ordered for Henry Danger; 12 Episodes Greenlit for Bella and the Bullfrogs; and 13 Picked Up for Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Building on the largest pipeline of comedy-focused content ever championed at the network, Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, has greenlit three live-action series, Henry Danger, Bella and the Bullfrogs (working title) and Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, it was announced today by Russell Hicks, Nickelodeon's President of Content Development and Production. Joining its current slate of live-action hits that serve today's post-millennial generation, 20 episodes have been picked up for Henry Danger, 12 episodes have been greenlit for Bella and the Bullfrogs and 13 episodes ordered for Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn. All three series begin production in Los Angeles this summer and will premiere later in the year. The announcements come as Nickelodeon continues its recent ratings momentum, closing February as the top basic cable network with Kids 2-11 (3.0/967K) and total viewers (1.8M), marking 13 straight months of prior-year gains with Kids 2-11.

"Each of these projects brings fresh humor and relevancy to our kid audience and each has a unique voice and point of view that is exciting," said Hicks. "Our greatest hits have always been creator-driven kid stories told with humor and heart, and we are thrilled to continue our collaboration with hitmaker Dan Schneider while welcoming a new group of very talented creators into the Nickelodeon family."

Dan Schneider's (Sam & Cat, iCarly, Victorious, Drake & Josh) crime-fighting comedy greenlit for 20 episodes, Henry Danger, is created and written by Schneider and Dana Olsen (George of the Jungle, Inspector Gadget). The series follows 13-year-old Henry (Jace Norman) who lands a part-time job as Kid Danger, a sidekick-in-training to super crime fighter Captain Man (Cooper Barnes, The Perfect Host). Their colorful adventures throw Henry's otherwise ordinary life absurdly out of balance, yet he must keep his new job a secret from his best friends Charlotte (Riele Downs, The Best Man Holiday) and Jasper (Sean Ryan Fox). Ella Anderson (A Fairly Odd Summer) also stars as Henry's little sister, Piper.

Bella and the Bullfrogs, picked up for 12 episodes, follows a perky head cheerleader named Bella (Brec Bassinger, The Haunted Hathaways) whose life in Texas takes an unexpected twist when she becomes the new quarterback for her school team, the Bullfrogs. Bella is joined by "The Troy" (Coy Stewart, Are We There Yet?), the Bullfrogs' dethroned quarterback along with his pint-sized sidekick, Newt (Buddy Handleson, Wendell & Vinnie). Rounding out the cast are Lilimar Hernandez as Sophie, Bella's cheerleader best friend: Jackie Radinsky as true southern cowboy, Sawyer; and Haley Tju as Pepper. The series is written by Gabriel Garza and Jonathan Butler (The Haunted Hathaways, Fanboy & Chum Chum), who were discovered through Nickelodeon's Writing Program. Jeff Bushell will serve as Executive Producer.

Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, greenlit for 13 episodes, is the story of a 10-year-old girl Dawn Haley (Lizzy Greene) whose sibling rivalry with her three brothers is heightened by the fact that they are quadruplets. Aidan Gallagher (Modern Family) plays the germaphobic Nicky, joined by Casey Simpson (The Goldbergs) as the overachieving Ricky, and Mace Coronel (Bold and the Beautiful) as the pint-sized ladies man, Dicky. Brian Stepanek (Two and a Half Men) and Allison Munn (What I Like About You) star as the Haley parents. The series is created by Matt Fleckenstein (Wendell & Vinnie, iCarly, Victorious) and executive produced by Fleckenstein and Michael Feldman (See Dad Run).

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 34th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 19 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

Contact:

Nickelodeon
Ariana Urbont, 310-752-8079
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Chart-Toppers Aloe Blacc and American Authors Take The Stage At Nickelodeon's 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards; Kristen Bell, Ian Somerhalder and Will Arnett To Join Mark Wahlberg As Hosts

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has announced the exciting KCA 2014 news in the following press release, from Nickelodeon's Kids and Family Press Site, NickPress.com, that the Top 10 iTunes selling artists Aloe Blacc and American Authors will amp up the crowd and perform at the ultimate kids' celebration, "Nickelodeon's 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards", airing live on Nick USA on Saturday 29th March 2014 at 8:00m!

Performing a medley of his hit songs, "Wake Me Up" and "The Man", Blacc will join host Mark Wahlberg live, along with American Authors who will perform their #1 smash single, "Best Day of My Life". NickHeads can still cast their votes in 22 categories across all of Nickelodeon's digital outlets – Nick.com desktops and mobile devices, as well as the Nick app on iOS, Kindle, and Android – and users will be able to vote on Nickelodeon's Twitter feed using custom KCA hashtags.

American Authors and Aloe Blacc

Additionally, the entertainment industry news magazine The Hollywood Reporter is reporting the further exciting "Nickelodeon 2014 Kids' Choice Awards" news on their official website, thr.com, that Kristen Bell, Ian Somerhalder and Will Arnett have also been added to the "Nickelodeon's 2014 Kids' Choice Awards" presenters list!

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

CHART-TOPPERS ALOE BLACC AND AMERICAN AUTHORS TAKE THE STAGE AT NICKELODEON'S 27TH ANNUAL KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS

Mark Wahlberg to Host the Year's Pinnacle Night for Kids on Saturday, March 29, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)

LOS ANGELES – March 12, 2013 – Top 10 iTunes selling artists Aloe Blacc and American Authors will amp up the crowd and perform at the ultimate kids' celebration, Nickelodeon's 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, airing live Saturday, March 29, at 8p.m. Performing a medley of his hit songs, "Wake Me Up" and "The Man," Blacc will join host Mark Wahlberg live, along with American Authors who will perform their #1 smash single, "Best Day of My Life." Kids can still cast their votes in 22 categories across all of Nickelodeon's digital outlets – Nick.com desktops and mobile devices, as well as the Nick app on iOS, Kindle, and Android – and users will be able to vote on Nickelodeon's Twitter feed using custom KCA hashtags.

"Looking forward to my very first Kids' Choice Awards performance," says Aloe Blacc. "Can't wait to sing 'Wake Me Up' and 'The Man' with all my fans."

"We're such big fans of Nickelodeon and the Kids' Choice Awards!" said American Authors. "It's an honor to be performing on the show March 29th, we can't wait! PLEASE SLIME US!!!!"

Aloe Blacc's "Wake Me Up"—the 2013 mega-hit he sang and co-wrote with Swedish DJ Avicii and saw climb to #1 in 102 countries across the globe—proved himself a singer/songwriter with an irresistible power to capture the complexities of human emotion. Now with his third solo album Lift Your Spirit (Blacc's major-label full-length debut, released by XIX Recordings/Interscope Records), the rapper-turned-singer pushes further into a folk/soul/pop fusion and finds him teaming up with premier producers like Pharrell Williams, DJ Khalil (Eminem, Drake, Kendrick Lamar) and Rock Mafia (No Doubt, Miley Cyrus) to achieve a slick and smooth retro-soul sound. Blacc began writing rap lyrics at age nine, put out his first hip-hop mixtape in 1996 and released his soul/R&B-laced debut album Shine Through in 2006. Soon after, Blacc began work on the record that would change his life and career: Good Things, an album certified gold in the UK, France, Germany, and Australia, among other countries. Along with "I Need a Dollar" (the platinum-selling single that was selected as the theme song to HBO's How To Make it In America), Good Things included the singles "Loving You Is Killing Me" and "Green Lights." Blacc will tour the US this summer with Bruno Mars.

Brooklyn-based American Authors' debut album on Island Records (containing the #1 Hot AC hit single "Best Day Of My Life") is available everywhere. Touring consistently across the U.S. and Canada through late summer, the band was recently selected for the highly influential VEVO LIFT emerging artists program after being chosen as VH1's official "You Oughta Know" selection for February. Their hit single that just went platinum, "Best Day Of My Life" was featured in a commercial for Lowe's, a trailer for the film Delivery Man, The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty, a Major League Baseball Fan Cave commercial and the opening sequence of this year's ESPN World Series Of Poker coverage. In addition to several performances on national television, they also appeared on The CW's The Carrie Diaries. The four members of American Authors – Zac Barnett (vocals), James Adam Shelley (guitar/banjo), Dave Rublin (bass) and Matt Sanchez (drums) – came together at Boston's Berklee College of Music. Each brings their own influences and experiences to the table, creating pop-flavored alt rock sprinkled with four-part harmonies, spirited lyrics and contagious optimism.

Nickelodeon recently launched an interactive, digital Kids' Choice Awards-themed Book, the first-ever dedicated book produced for a live awards show, available exclusively on iBooks. The 2014 Kids' Choice Awards: The Official Multi-Touch Book offers fans an inside look at the irreverent show before and after the star-studded event. The book features fun facts about this year's nominees and host, Oscar® and Golden Globe®-nominated actor and producer, Mark Wahlberg; video clips from Kids' Choice Awards throughout the years; behind-the-scenes videos of Nick stars; photo galleries of the most memorable show moments throughout the years; quizzes, unexpected surprises and more. The book will be updated leading up to the big event. Download the book for free at www.iTunes.com/KCA.

Nick.com/kca14 is the official destination for anything and everything Kids Choice Awards. Fans can join in on the slime-fest by watching hilarious short form videos, taking fun quizzes, browsing through photo galleries, engaging with weekly polls, and getting the latest KCA news on this year's show and nominees.

The 2014 Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards will be seen in more than 375 million households around the world and in more than 25 languages. Within hours of airing live in the United States and Canada, the show will roll out internationally, providing kids around the world the opportunity to tune into their local Nickelodeon channel to enjoy the show faster than ever. In many international markets, the 2014 KCAs will feature country-specific award categories and nominees, such as Sveriges Favoritstjärna (Favorite Swedish Star) and Migliore Cantante Italiano (Favorite Italian Singer). Voting for the 2014 KCAs will span six continents across 17 localized voting sites, giving kids practically everywhere the chance to decide who takes home a coveted blimp. The 2013 KCAs was the highest-rated ever among kids in many international markets, including the UK, Germany and Singapore. Ratings for the 2013 KCAs were up double-digits YOY internationally, and the show was rated #1 in its timeslot among kids' channels in key international markets, including the UK, Australia, Netherlands, Spain, Singapore, and more.

Presenting sponsors of Nickelodeon's 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards are General Mills, Hasbro Nerf Rebelle™ and Target. Associate sponsors are Bounty®, Capri Sun, McDonald's® and Toyota.

Nickelodeon's 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards is being produced by Nickelodeon Productions in association with Bob Bain Productions. Bob Bain, Jay Schmalholz and Shelly Sumpter Gillyard are Executive Producers. Media outlets can reference the most up-to-date information on Nickelodeon's 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards by logging onto www.NickKCAPress.com

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 34th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 19 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

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Nickelodeon USA Wins Second Week Of March 2014 With Kids And Total Viewers

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has announced in the following press release, from TVByTheNumbers.com, the exciting Nickelodeon News that Nick USA closed the second week of March 2014 (Monday 3rd March to Sunday 9th March 2014) as the top basic cable network with Kids 2-11 (2.7/876K) and total viewers (1.7M), securing the top spots in animation and preschool!

Nickelodeon's hit original animated series (Nicktoon) "SpongeBob SquarePants" was the week's number-one animated series with Kids 6-11, averaging a 4.6/895K. The net also scored the week's top three shows with Kids 2-5, led by "PAW Patrol", which averaged a 7.9/974K with K2-5 (+36% versus a year ago), "Wallykazam!", the network's latest addition to its preschool lineup, averaged a 6.1/944K (+95%) and "Team Umizoomi" took the third spot with a 5.9/915K (+61%).

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

NICKELODEON WINS THE WEEK WITH KIDS AND TOTAL VIEWERS

SpongeBob SquarePants is Number-One Animated Series with Kids; Net Scores Week's Top Three Preschool Series, Led by PAW Patrol

NEW YORK – March 11, 2014 – Nickelodeon closed the second week of March (3/3/14-3/9/14) as the top basic cable net with Kids 2-11 (2.7/876K) and total viewers (1.7M), securing the top spots in animation and preschool.

Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants was the week’s number-one animated series with Kids 6-11, averaging a 4.6/895K. The net also scored the week’s top three shows with Kids 2-5, led by PAW Patrol, which averaged a 7.9/974K with K2-5 (+36% versus a year ago), Wallykazam!, the network’s latest addition to its preschool lineup, averaged a 6.1/944K (+95%) and Team Umizoomi took the third spot with a 5.9/915K (+61%).

Nickelodeon, now in its 34th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 19 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

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Nickelodeon Unveils 2014 Kids' Choice Awards: The Official Multi-Touch Book On iBooks

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has announced in the following press release, from TVByTheNumbers.com, the exciting Nickelodeon News that Nickelodeon today, Tuesday 11th March 2014, launched a brand-new interactive, digital "Kids' Choice Awards"-themed Book, the first-ever dedicated book produced for a live awards show, available exclusively on iBooks! The "2014 Kids' Choice Awards: The Official Multi-Touch Book" offers fans an exclusive inside look at the irreverent show before and after the star-studded slime-fest. NickHeads can download the book for free at www.iTunes.com/KCA.

The eBook features fun facts about the "Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards", this year's nominees and host, Oscar and Golden Globe-nominated actor and producer, Mark Wahlberg; video clips from "Kids' Choice Awards" throughout the years; behind-the-scenes videos of Nickelodeon stars; photo galleries of the most memorable show moments throughout the years; quizzes, unexpected surprises and more. The book will be updated leading up to the big event. "Nickelodeon's 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards", airs live on Nick USA on Saturday 29th March 2014 (8-9:30pm ET/PT, tape delayed for West Coast).

Highlights of the "2014 Kids' Choice Awards: The Official Multi-Touch Book" include:

* A live countdown clock to the show, synced to the iPad time-zone setting;

* A KCA ballot for users to keep track of their picks to win including links to officially submit their votes via Nick.com;

* A treasure hunt with items hidden throughout the book as users explore the many surprises the book has to offer;

* Behind-the-scenes videos with Nick talent talking about their KCAs experiences and what they are most looking forward to from this year's show, including some exclusive pieces videos;

* Video clips from the most memorable KCAs and trivia quizzes;

* A 360 degree, 3D look at the famed Kids' Choice Awards orange blimp.

At iTunes.com/KCA, users will be able to preview all categories and nominated content that's available on iTunes. This will include the ability to preview songs or watch movie trailers. The 2014 Kids' Choice Awards Book is free and available now. Download the book and the nominated content at www.iTunes.com/KCA.

Nickelodeon's 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards will be hosted by superstar Mark Wahlberg ("Transformers: Age of Extinction"), airing live on Saturday, March 29 (8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT, tape delayed for West Coast). Wahlberg will be joined by Hollywood's biggest stars in an unforgettable telecast where kids rule. Among this year's group of nominees vying for the coveted orange blimp are Jennifer Lawrence, Sandra Bullock, Pharrell Williams, Neil Patrick Harris, Hugh Jackman, Dwayne Johnson, Mila Kunis, Steve Carell, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, One Direction, Miley Cyrus, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Justin Timberlake, Pitbull, Bruno Mars, Johnny Depp, Robert Downey Jr., Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Jennette McCurdy, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez and many more.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

NICKELODEON ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF 2014 KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS: THE OFFICIAL MULTI-TOUCH BOOK, FIRST-EVER BOOK RELEASE FOR A LIVE AWARDS SHOW, EXCLUSIVELY ON iBOOKS

Free, Interactive, Digital Book to Provide Fans an Inside Look at Nickelodeon's Signature Event, Available Now

27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards will be Hosted by Superstar Mark Wahlberg Live, Saturday, March 29

NEW YORK – March 11, 2014 – Nickelodeon is launching an interactive, digital Kids’ Choice Awards-themed Book, the first-ever dedicated book produced for a live awards show, available exclusively on iBooks starting today. The 2014 Kids’ Choice Awards: The Official Multi-Touch Book offers fans an inside look at the irreverent show before and after the star-studded event. Download the book for free at www.iTunes.com/KCA.

The book features fun facts about Kids’ Choice Awards, this year’s nominees and host, Oscar® and Golden Globe®-nominated actor and producer, Mark Wahlberg; video clips from Kids’ Choice Awards throughout the years; behind-the-scenes videos of Nick stars; photo galleries of the most memorable show moments throughout the years; quizzes, unexpected surprises and more. The book will be updated leading up to the big event. Nickelodeon’s 27th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards, airs live on Saturday, March 29 (8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT, tape delayed for West Coast).

Highlights of the book include:

* A live countdown clock to the show, synced to the iPad time-zone setting;

* A KCA ballot for users to keep track of their picks to win including links to officially submit their votes via Nick.com;

* A treasure hunt with items hidden throughout the book as users explore the many surprises the book has to offer;

* Behind-the-scenes videos with Nick talent talking about their KCAs experiences and what they are most looking forward to from this year’s show, including some exclusive pieces videos;

* Video clips from the most memorable KCAs and trivia quizzes;

* A 360 degree, 3D look at the famed Kids’ Choice Awards orange blimp.

At iTunes.com/KCA, users will be able to preview all categories and nominated content that’s available on iTunes. This will include the ability to preview songs or watch movie trailers. The 2014 Kids’ Choice Awards Book is free and available now. Download the book and the nominated content at www.iTunes.com/KCA.

Nickelodeon’s 27th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards will be hosted by superstar Mark Wahlberg (Transformers: Age of Extinction), airing live on Saturday, March 29 (8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT, tape delayed for West Coast). Wahlberg will be joined by Hollywood’s biggest stars in an unforgettable telecast where kids rule. Among this year’s group of nominees vying for the coveted orange blimp are Jennifer Lawrence, Sandra Bullock, Pharrell Williams, Neil Patrick Harris, Hugh Jackman, Dwayne Johnson, Mila Kunis, Steve Carell, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, One Direction, Miley Cyrus, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Justin Timberlake, Pitbull, Bruno Mars, Johnny Depp, Robert Downey Jr., Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Jennette McCurdy, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez and many more.

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