Nickelodeon Canada Unveils Four Finalists In "Channel Your Inner Ninja Turtle" Contest

Nickelodeon Canada is asking Canadian ShellHeads to channel their inner Ninja Turtle for a brand-new "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Street Art Challenge called "Channel Your Inner Ninja Turtle"!

As part of the contest, Nick Canada have asked fans of TMNT to show-off their street art skills by designing a work of art inspired by Nickelodeon's hit CG-animated series "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". To enter, fans of TMNT were invited to upload a digital photograph of themselves (or their child) channeling your their "inner Ninja Turtle" by showcasing one or more of the common themes explored within the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" television series (including but not limited to, heroism, action, teamwork, comedy and camaraderie) to Instagram along with the competition's official hashtag, #innerninjaturtle.

Nickelodeon Canada have now gone through every photograph submitted to the contest and have chosen four finalists, and are now asking "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" fans to vote for their favourite "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"-inspired artwork on the competitions official website, InnerNinjaTurtle.com, with the winning design being featured on a t-shirt which will be available exclusively at Walmart Canada stores from Fall 2014. The finalists in the contest are: "Stick it up your shell!" by Angel Carrillo (Cruz1), "Freeze Slimeballs!" by Spencer Harrington (Random), "Hot Nunchuk Fury!" by José-Gabriel Sandoval (Wahziir), and "Come on, gimmie your best!" by Adrian Hayles.

Voters who vote for the most epic TMNT-inspired artwork also have the chance to win a Ultimate Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles prize pack!

ShellHeads can vote for their favorite "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" artwork between 12:01am ET on Saturday 5th April 2014 until 11.59pm CET on Friday 2nd May 2014, and the winner will be announced on approximately Saturday 3rd May 2014 on the contests official website, innerninjaturtle.com!

From Inside Toronto:

York artist presents his Ninja Turtle vision

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Grafitti Challenge
Photo/TOM HICKEN
Graffiti artist Adrian Hayles participates in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Grafitti Challenge at Yonge-Dundas Square on Saturday.

Artist Adrian Hayles has been busy exploring his inner Ninja Turtle.

A York resident, Hayles was one of four artists chosen for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Street Art Challenge on April 5 at Yonge-Dundas Square.

The challenge involved the artists spray-painting their vision of the turtles.

Organized by Nickelodeon, fans across the country have the opportunity to vote for their favourite design. The winning design will be printed on a T-shirt available for sale at Walmart this fall.

Hayles, 37, is a well-known artist in Toronto with many years of experience. He is a member of an artists' collective group and it wasn't surprising when Nickelodeon reached out and chose him to participate.

"I've been doing art since I was really young, around 10 or 11," Hayles said. "I excelled well doing drawings and illustrations, then I studied graphic design to get more familiar with computers."

During the summer, Hayles can be seen around Toronto demonstrating his creative skills with graffiti. Whether it's digital or street, he has all the avenues covered.

The fame of the Ninja Turtles was enough to keep Hayles excited about the event. Nickelodeon's promotion is related to its Ninja Turtle TV show, which has been on air since 2012. There's more turtle-mania in the air with a movie release planned for this summer.

"Ninja Turtles are amazing, everybody remembers them," Hayles said. "They've always been around, you can see them on TV now, it's not something that's disappeared."

His creative works include album art, graphic and website design, video game design and animations.

Hayles aspires to shift his focus to more community-oriented art.

"That was kind of the transition for me lately," he said. "I've been doing that for about three years now and I've been pretty successful, it's been good."

You can vote for your favourite Ninja Turtle painting on the Nickelodeon contest website: www.innerninjaturtle.com.

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Nickelodeon and Rainbow S.r.l. Partner For "Winx Club" Season 7; To Begin Airing On Nick Channels Internationally From 2015

The licensing industry news website Licensing.biz and the official website of World Screen, a publication which covers the international media business, are reporting the Winx-Tastic news that Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, and Italy-based Rainbow S.r.l., Europe's largest animation studio, have once again partnered to produce a seventh season of the popular animated series "Winx Club"!

"Winx Club" season seven is slated to premiere on Nickelodeon's global network of channels in 2015.

"Winx Club" is a fantasy adventure series that follows six best friends who are in fairy school. Together, they take on adventures using their strength, intelligence and teamwork.

"We are delighted to be announcing the brand new series of "Winx Club"," said Iginio Straffi, the president and CEO of Rainbow. "It will be a privilege to partner once more with Nickelodeon on this and we are all looking forward to bringing the latest adventures of the Winx Club fairies to Nick channels worldwide."

"Our ongoing partnership with Rainbow has enabled us to continue to bring the Winx fairies to Nickelodeon viewers around the world. We're delighted that our channels will continue to be home to the Winx Club," said Jules Borkent, the senior Vice President (VP) of programming and acquisitions for Nickelodeon.

From Licensing.biz:

Rainbow and Nickelodeon partner for Winx Club season seven

Winx Club season seven will begin airing on Nickelodeon’s global network of channels next year.

Rainbow and Nickelodeon have once again partnered to release a new series of the popular girl’s show, Winx Club.

Winx Club season seven will begin airing on Nickelodeon’s global network of channels next year.

Winx Club is an animated fantasy adventure series following Bloom, Stella, Flora, Musa, Tecna and Aisha.

Season seven will see the young fairies take on fresh advnetures and challenges in the Magic Dimension and Earth.

“We are delighted to be announcing the brand new series of Winx Club,” said Ignio Straffi, president and CEO of Rainbow.

“It will be a privilege to partner once again with Nickelodeon on this and we are all looking forward to bringing the latest adventure of the Winx Club fairies to Nick channels worldwide.”

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Nickelodeon USA Continues Winning Ratings Streak With Kids and Total Viewers As "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Sanjay and Craig" Top With Kids

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 first week of April (Monday 31st March to Sunday 6th April 2014) as the number-one basic cable network in total day with Kids 2-11 (2.9/907K, up +12% over a year ago) and total viewers (1.7M)! In addition to notching 13 straight weekly wins, Nickelodeon USA also scored the top spots with kids across animation and preschool.

"SpongeBob SquarePants" was the week's number-one animated series with Kids 6-11 (4.3/828K, +187% over a year ago) and basic cable's top kids' program with total viewers (3.0M). The net also scored four of the week's top five animated shows with Kids 2-11, with "SpongeBob SquarePants" leading Nick's slate (4.6/1.5M,+7%); followed by "Sanjay and Craig" (4.5/1.4M); "Breadwinners" (4.3/1.4M); and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (4.0/1.3M, +11%).

Additionally, Nickelodeon preschool's CG-animated hit "PAW Patrol", netted the week's top spot with Kids 2-5, averaging a 7.1/874K and posting gains of +69% over last year.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

NICKELODEON CONTINUES WINNING STREAK WITH KIDS AND TOTAL VIEWERS AS SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, SANJAY AND CRAIG TOP WITH KIDS

Nick Tops Cable for 13th Consecutive Week; Scores Four of the Top Five Animated Kids’ Shows

PAW Patrol is Week's Top Preschool Series

NEW YORK – April 8, 2014 – Nickelodeon closed the first week of April (3/31/14-4/6/14) as the number-one basic cable net in total day with Kids 2-11 (2.9/907K, up +12% over a year ago) and total viewers (1.7M). In addition to notching 13 straight weekly wins, Nick also scored the top spots with kids across animation and preschool.

SpongeBob SquarePants was the week’s number-one animated series with Kids 6-11 (4.3/828K, +187% over a year ago) and basic cable’s top kids’ program with total viewers (3.0M). The network also scored four of the week’s top five animated shows with Kids 2-11, with SpongeBob SquarePants leading Nick’s slate (4.6/1.5M,+7%); followed by Sanjay and Craig (4.5/1.4M); Breadwinners (4.3/1.4M); and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (4.0/1.3M, +11%).

Additionally, Nickelodeon preschool hit, PAW Patrol, netted the week’s top spot with Kids 2-5, averaging a 7.1/874K and posting gains of +69% over last year.

Nickelodeon, now in its 35th 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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Invader ZIM Lands At LEGO CUUSOO

Calling all "Invader ZIM" fans! - A talented designer called 'BuggyIrk' has submitted a LEGO set based on Nickelodeon's cult animated series "Invader ZIM" to Lego's Cuusoo program, and the project needs your support to be made into an official LEGO set!

The project has already caught the eye of several key production staff and voice actors who produced and gave characters in the show their distinctive voices, including Jhonen Vasquez, the creator of "Invader ZIM", Louie del Carmen, a storyboard supervisor on the show, Kevin Manthei, who provided musical composition for the series, Richard Horvitz, the voice of ZIM, Rikki Simons, the voice of GIR, Mo Collins, the voice of Zita, and Tom Croom, the voice of InvaderCon Mastermind.

Included in the LEGO Invader ZIM set will be mini-figures of ZIM, GIR and Dib, a flying Pig, a Voot Cruiser, and Zim's house, complete with a Voot roof storage compartment, the front lawn, a kitchen, and internal pipes!

The LEGO Invader ZIM project needs 10,000 supporters before LEGO designers and executives can review it! To show your support, simply visit the projects official page on lego.cuusoo.com and click on the big green 'Support' button at the top!

The "Invader ZIM" LEGO Cuusoo project is a collaboration between BuggyIrk and his wife, jiminyc.

If successful, the LEGO Invader ZIM playset will include the following minifigures:

* 1 ZIM minifigure with 2 heads (a alien form head and a human disguise head) complete with his backpack/life support unit. The legs that will be used will be the mini legs, not the bendable hip joint ones as Zim is supposed to be the size of a child.

* 2 GIR micro minifigures (one in robot form and the other of GIR wearing his dog disguise) and a big plate of waffles. "These ones got peanuts and soap in 'em!" – The accessory is inspired from the episode "Zim eats waffles". Using micro minifigures for GIR will make him the perfect size compared to Zim.

* 1 Dib minifigure with binoculars and notepad. "Time for some serious notes!" – Dib's accessories are inspired from the episode "Dib's Wonderful Life of Doom". The legs that will be used will be the mini legs, not the bendable hip joint ones since Dib is supposed to be the size of a child.

* Now with brick built flyin' pig! (BONUS accessory)

* Voot Cruiser with enough space inside for Zim and Gir to stand. The engines will also be rotatable and there is a printed Irken symbol on the back of the ship. The cockpit will also have a computer console for manual control of the Voot.

* Zim's house with opening roof to store Voot. The house will also have opening sides for playability inside. The original version featured power absorbing pipes on the sides, but due to ease of playability with the opening sides, part count and aesthetics, they had to be changed to include power absorbing pipe stickers (or printed pieces).

* Voot roof storage compartment includes pipes, computer screens and a landing pad. There is also a clear docking station so the Voot appears to be floating and locks in place so you can play inside the house without it moving around.

* Front Lawn with 4 gnomes, an "I heart Earth!" sign and a fence.

* Living room of the house will feature a couch with the green monkey picture above it, big screen TV with "The Scary Monkey Show" displayed as well as alien pipes and vents in the ceiling.

* Kitchen will include a opening refrigerator and oven, toilet with chain for flushing Zim to his underground base. As well as an "I eat food!" picture above the toilet. There will also a table for Zim and Gir to eat the waffles.

The LEGO Invader ZIM set is about 930 pieces. This means that in it's current state, it would be the biggest Cuusoo set LEGO has ever produced. However, if this is approved after the review phase, LEGO will build the final model and they may decide to reduce the part count or eliminate elements.

If popular, the Invader ZIM LEGO set will will follow other CuuSoo sets such Ghostbusters, the Mars Rover Curiosity and a limited edition Back To The Future DeLorean.

Vote for LEGO Invader ZIM today!

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Singer, Songwriter, Actress Victoria Justice Designs A Line of Graduation Stationery Exclusively for Tiny Prints

Tiny Prints has announced the exciting news in the following press release, from Business Wire, that Nickelodeon Star, singer and actress Victoria Justice ("Victorious") has teamed up with the leading online stationery boutique to collaborate on a brand-new line of graduation stationery! Launching today, Monday 7th April 2014, the Victoria Justice 2014 Graduation Collection exclusively for Tiny Prints includes six graduation announcements and three party invitations, all with coordinating thank you cards, envelope liners and address labels. With trend-forward typography, bold metallics and vibrant animal prints, this exclusive collection takes a stylish stand on graduation stationery.

Launching today, the Victoria Justice 2014 Graduation Collection exclusively for Tiny Prints includes six graduation announcements and three party invitations, all with coordinating thank you cards, envelope liners and address labels. (Photo: Business Wire)

In addition to creating a line of stationery any graduate would be proud to send, Victoria shares her advice with the Class of 2014, which you can read in the full press release below.

Tiny Prints stationery is printed on the most luxurious paper, and with Tiny Prints' exclusive Super Rush Plus shipping option, graduates can order their announcements and party invitations by 1pm EST, and receive them the next business day (available in Continental U.S. only. Customers in Alaska and Hawaii who order using Express mail will receive their order in two days.)

To view the Victoria Justice 2014 Graduation Collection exclusively for Tiny Prints, visit www.tinyprints.com/victoriajustice.

Original Tiny Prints Press Release:

Singer, Songwriter, Actress Victoria Justice Designs a Line of Graduation Stationery Exclusively for Tiny Prints

Trend Forward Designs Set the Stage for One-of-a-Kind Graduation Announcements, Party Invitations

April 07, 2014 09:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Victoria Justice and leading online stationery boutique, Tiny Prints, are collaborating on a beautiful line of graduation stationery. Launching today, the Victoria Justice 2014 Graduation Collection exclusively for Tiny Prints includes six graduation announcements and three party invitations, all with coordinating thank you cards, envelope liners and address labels. With trend-forward typography, bold metallics and vibrant animal prints, this exclusive collection takes a stylish stand on graduation stationery.

"Never let anyone take away your dream."

"I love fashion and design, so creating a collection with Tiny Prints, inspired by my favorite trends like bright colors, animal prints and bold patterns, was really fun," said actress Victoria Justice. "Graduation is such an exciting time, and my Tiny Prints collection offers a chic way to show off those accomplishments."

"Tiny Prints is known for its trend-forward stationery designs and exclusive collections, and we're thrilled to partner with Victoria, as she brings a fresh perspective and great style to life in this creative collaboration," said Heidi Reichert, Head of Custom Design at Tiny Prints. "This is a perfect partnership that reflects the Tiny Prints style, while putting a fresh twist on a traditional milestone."

In addition to creating a line of stationery any graduate would be proud to send, Victoria shares her advice with the Class of 2014:

1. Celebrate your personal achievements – no matter how big or small.

2. Always say thank you. A hand-written thank you will be treasured and appreciated.

3. Live by a quote that means something to you. A personal quote that I live by is..."Never let anyone take away your dream."

4. Make time to volunteer at your favorite charity.

5. And try something new this summer – whether it's a new art or cooking class, a trip to a new city or even a new sport – you may love it.

On top of starring in MTV's upcoming cyber thriller "Eye Candy" and the indie romantic comedy "Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List," Victoria Justice is also a recording artist and rising star in the fashion world. No stranger to television, Victoria starred in her own hit Nickelodeon series, "Victorious." Like her personal style, Victoria's graduation designs for Tiny Prints are fresh, fun and full of life—the perfect way to celebrate the cap and gown.

Tiny Prints stationery is printed on the most luxurious paper, and with Tiny Prints' exclusive Super Rush Plus shipping option, graduates can order their announcements and party invitations by 1 p.m. EST, and receive them the next business day.*

To view the Victoria Justice 2014 Graduation Collection exclusively for Tiny Prints, visit www.tinyprints.com/victoriajustice.

*Available in Continental U.S. only. Customers in Alaska and Hawaii who order using Express mail will receive their order in two days.

About Tiny Prints

Tiny Prints, the leading online stationery boutique, offers stylish announcements, invitations and personal stationery for every occasion. Customers, including celebrities and top designers, seek out this premium stationery destination for its trendsetting designs, luxurious paper and exceptional customer service. With a promise of perfection, Tiny Prints offers stationery designs that are sophisticated and joyful, classic and thoughtful, so every card makes a lasting impression. For more information about Tiny Prints visit tinyprints.com.

Tiny Prints is part of the Shutterfly, Inc. family of premium lifestyle brands which includes: Shutterfly, Tiny Prints, Wedding Paper Divas, Treat, MyPublisher, ThisLife and BorrowLenses. For more information on Shutterfly, Inc. visit (NASDAQ:SFLY), www.shutterflyinc.com.

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