Lionsgate, a leading global entertainment company, and Saban Brands, a strategic brand management company that acquires and builds global consumer brands, have announced the very exciting "Power Rangers" news in the following press release, from the official "Power Rangers" website, PowerRangers.com, are partnering to develop and produce a original brand-new live action "Power Rangers" movie! The announcement of the all-new "Power Rangers" feature film was made on Wednesday 7th May 2014 by Haim Saban, the creator of the iconic "Power Rangers" franchise, and Lionsgate Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jon Feltheimer.
The brand-new "Power Rangers" film franchise will re-envision the "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers", a group of high school kids who are infused with unique and cool super powers but must harness and use those powers as a team if they have any hope of saving the world.
Saban launched "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" as a live action television series more than 20 years ago, and the series has been in continuous production ever since. It has subsequently grown into one of the world's most popular and recognizable brands, with toys, apparel, costumes, video games, DVD's, comic books and other merchandise.
The two companies noted that, with an extensive and extremely devoted worldwide fan base as well as a deep and detailed mythology, the "Power Rangers" are primed for the big screen.
It is currently unknown whether Nickelodeon will have any involvement in the production of the brand-new "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" movie.
Original Saban Brands and Lionsgate Press Release:
LIONSGATE AND SABAN BRANDS PARTNER FOR POWER RANGERS LIVE ACTION FEATURE FILM
SANTA MONICA, CA, May 7, 2014 – Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), a leading global entertainment company, and Saban Brands, a strategic brand management company that acquires and builds global consumer brands, are partnering to develop and produce an original live action feature film based on the iconic Power Rangers property, it was announced today by creator of Power Rangers Haim Saban and Lionsgate Chief Executive Officer Jon Feltheimer. The announcement marks another step in Lionsgate's continued commitment to build a broad portfolio of branded properties and franchises with global appeal.
Saban launched Mighty Morphin Power Rangers as a live action television series more than 20 years ago, and the series has been in continuous production ever since. It has subsequently grown into one of the world's most popular and recognizable brands, with toys, apparel, costumes, video games, DVD's, comic books and other merchandise.
The two companies noted that, with an extensive and extremely devoted worldwide fan base as well as a deep and detailed mythology, the Power Rangers are primed for the big screen. The new film franchise will re-envision the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, a group of high school kids who are infused with unique and cool super powers but must harness and use those powers as a team if they have any hope of saving the world.
"Lionsgate is the perfect home for elevating our Power Rangers brand to the next level," said Saban. "They have the vision, marketing prowess and incredible track record in launching breakthrough hits from The Hunger Games to Twilight and Divergent. In partnership with the Lionsgate team, we're confident that we will capture the world of the Power Rangers and translate it into a unique and memorable motion picture phenomenon with a legacy all its own."
"We're thrilled to be partnering with Haim Saban and his team to maximize the potential of this immensely successful and universally recognized franchise," said Feltheimer. "The Power Rangers stories and characters have been embraced by generations of audiences for more than 20 years, and today they are more powerful than ever. We have the ideal partner and the perfect brand with which to create a motion picture event that will resonate with moviegoers around the world for years to come."
ABOUT SABAN'S POWER RANGERS
Saban's Power Rangers franchise is the brainchild of Haim Saban, creator and producer of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers hit series that launched in 1993. Following its introduction, Power Rangers quickly became the most-watched children's television program in the United States and remains one of the top-rated and longest running boys live-action series in television history. The series follows the adventures of a group of ordinary teens who "morph" into superheroes and save the world from evil. It is seen in more than 150 markets around the world, translated into numerous languages and is a mainstay in the most prominent international children's programming blocks. For more information, visit www.powerrangers.com.
ABOUT SABAN BRANDS
Formed in 2010 as an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands (SB) was established to acquire and develop a world-class portfolio of properties and capitalize on the company's experience, track record and capabilities in growing and monetizing consumer brands through content, media and marketing. SB applies a global omni-channel management approach to enhancing and extending its brands in markets worldwide and to consumers of all ages. The company provides full-service management, marketing, promotion and strategic business development for its intellectual properties including comprehensive strategies unique to each brand, trademark and copyright management and enforcement, creative design, retail development, direct-to-consumer initiatives and specialized property extensions. SB's portfolio of properties currently includes Power Rangers, Paul Frank, Julius Jr., Digimon Fusion and Popples, among many others. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com
Parent company Saban Capital Group recently launched a new subsidiary, Saban Films, which acquires and distributes independent feature films.
ABOUT LIONSGATE
Lionsgate is a leading global entertainment company with a strong and diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, family entertainment, digital distribution, new channel platforms and international distribution and sales. Lionsgate currently has 34 television shows on 22 networks spanning its primetime production, distribution and syndication businesses, including such critically-acclaimed hits as the multiple Emmy Award-winning Mad Men and Nurse Jackie, the comedy Anger Management, the network series Nashville, the syndication success The Wendy Williams Show and the critically-acclaimed Orange is the New Black.
Its feature film business has been fueled by such recent successes as the blockbuster first and second installments of The Hunger Games franchise, the first installment of the Divergent franchise, The Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn – Part 2, Now You See Me, Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain, Warm Bodies, The Expendables 2, The Possession, Sinister, Arbitrage, Mud and Pantelion Films' breakout hit Instructions Not Included, the highest-grossing Spanish-language film ever released in the U.S.
Lionsgate's home entertainment business is an industry leader in box office-to-DVD and box office-to-VOD revenue conversion rate. Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 15,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as the foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate and Summit brands remain synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world.
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Thursday, May 08, 2014
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) The Americas Promotes Juan "JC" Acosta
The entertainment news website C21Media and World Screen, a publication which covers the international media business, are reporting the Nickelodeon International News that Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) The Americas has announced that they have promoted Juan "JC" Acosta to the roles of Executive Vice President (EVP), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive-In-Charge of production.
Acosta is now responsible for the consolidated financial leadership of the company's extensive entertainment portfolio that includes MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, VH1 and Tr3s in the U.S. He also has oversight of the company's original production strategy, including English-language adaptations of Latin America formats for sister networks around the world, as well as the supervision of finance, production management, customizations and franchise expansions. Acosta will continue to be based in Miami, and has a dual report into Sofia Ioannou, the managing director of VIMN The Americas, and Scot McBride, the executive VP and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of VIMN The Americas.
Juan Acosta has been promoted from serving as Senior Vice President (SVP), CFO and executive-in-charge of production.
"With JC's leadership, we have experienced exceptional brand growth and financial performance. JC is a strong and ambitious leader with a proven track record of creating rich experiences and relevant brand content. His hard work and vision have greatly influenced our expansion strategy across multiple markets, and I'm confident he will continue to excel in his new role," said Sofia Ioannou in a statement.
From C21 Media:
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Acosta is now responsible for the consolidated financial leadership of the company's extensive entertainment portfolio that includes MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, VH1 and Tr3s in the U.S. He also has oversight of the company's original production strategy, including English-language adaptations of Latin America formats for sister networks around the world, as well as the supervision of finance, production management, customizations and franchise expansions. Acosta will continue to be based in Miami, and has a dual report into Sofia Ioannou, the managing director of VIMN The Americas, and Scot McBride, the executive VP and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of VIMN The Americas.
Juan Acosta has been promoted from serving as Senior Vice President (SVP), CFO and executive-in-charge of production.
"With JC's leadership, we have experienced exceptional brand growth and financial performance. JC is a strong and ambitious leader with a proven track record of creating rich experiences and relevant brand content. His hard work and vision have greatly influenced our expansion strategy across multiple markets, and I'm confident he will continue to excel in his new role," said Sofia Ioannou in a statement.
From C21 Media:
VIMN ups Americas production exec
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has promoted one of its execs to oversee production for the company’s operations in the Americas.
Juan Acosta becomes executive VP, CFO and executive-in-charge of production with a remit that includes oversight of original production strategy, including English-language adaptions of Latin America formats for sister networks around the world.
He will also supervise finance and franchise opportunities for the division, which owns and operates entertainment brands in Latin America including MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and VH1, as well as US Hispanic network Tr3s.
Acosta will continue to be based in Miami and report to Sofia Ioannou, MD of VIMN The Americas and Scot McBride, exec VP and chief operating officer at the same division.
Acosta was most recently senior VP, CFO and executive-in-charge of production, where he assisted in putting together production deals and negotiating distribution rights. He joined VIMN in 2007 and before that worked for NBCUniversal’s Telemundo Network Group, MGM Studios and the Walt Disney Company in California.
Richard Middleton
07-05-2014
©C21Media
TAGS: Appointments
GENRES: Entertainment
PEOPLE: Juan Acosta
COMPANIES: Viacom International Media Networks
COUNTRIES: Latin America, US
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Nickelodeon Greenlights Second Season Of Hit Animated Series "Breadwinners"
The entertainment news website Deadline.com is reporting the bread-tastic Nickelodeon news in the following article that Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has commissioned a 20-episode second season of the networks brand-new hit original animated comedy series (NickToon) "Breadwinners"!
"Breadwinners" follows two booty-shaking ducks as they operate a bread delivery service out of their awesome, jet-fueled Rocket Van. The series, produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studios and the first series to come out of Nickelodeon's world renowned animated shorts program, charts the adventures of best friends, SwaySway and Buhdeuce, as they deliver bread to hungry beaks everywhere. These best buds live together, laugh together, and get into all sorts of riduckulous adventures together. Throughout the series, SwaySway, the upbeat leader of the flock, and Buhdeuce, the loyal booty-shakin' co-pilot, go on crazy adventures together. From eating a loaf of Stank Bread and getting lost in the bread mines, to record-breaking attempts for most bread deliveries in one day, nothing will stop this duo from making the delivery while shaking their tail feathers. "Breadwinners" is created by Steve Borst ("Teen Titans Go!", "MAD") and Gary "Doodles" Di Raffaele ("MAD", "Metalocalypse"), who was discovered from the 2012 Nickelodeon Animated Shorts Program. This team of emerging and innovative artists delivers a funny and original series for this new generation of kids. With vast inspirations from classic buddy-comedy animation, and various current gaming, internet and music cultures, this innovative show stars a duck duo who always keep their beaks up and their heads boppin'.
Nickelodeon picked up the show from Gary "Doodles" DiRaffaele and Steve Borst in February 2013, with the first season of 20-episodes starting to air Saturdays on Nick USA in February of this year, 2014, where it became an instant hit with viewers. "Breadwinners" season two is expected to premiere on Nick USA during early 2015.
"Breadwinners" is expected to make its season one debut on Nickelodeon's international channels, including Nickelodeon UK and Ireland, during the Fall/Autumn 2014 programming season:
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"Breadwinners" follows two booty-shaking ducks as they operate a bread delivery service out of their awesome, jet-fueled Rocket Van. The series, produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studios and the first series to come out of Nickelodeon's world renowned animated shorts program, charts the adventures of best friends, SwaySway and Buhdeuce, as they deliver bread to hungry beaks everywhere. These best buds live together, laugh together, and get into all sorts of riduckulous adventures together. Throughout the series, SwaySway, the upbeat leader of the flock, and Buhdeuce, the loyal booty-shakin' co-pilot, go on crazy adventures together. From eating a loaf of Stank Bread and getting lost in the bread mines, to record-breaking attempts for most bread deliveries in one day, nothing will stop this duo from making the delivery while shaking their tail feathers. "Breadwinners" is created by Steve Borst ("Teen Titans Go!", "MAD") and Gary "Doodles" Di Raffaele ("MAD", "Metalocalypse"), who was discovered from the 2012 Nickelodeon Animated Shorts Program. This team of emerging and innovative artists delivers a funny and original series for this new generation of kids. With vast inspirations from classic buddy-comedy animation, and various current gaming, internet and music cultures, this innovative show stars a duck duo who always keep their beaks up and their heads boppin'.
Nickelodeon picked up the show from Gary "Doodles" DiRaffaele and Steve Borst in February 2013, with the first season of 20-episodes starting to air Saturdays on Nick USA in February of this year, 2014, where it became an instant hit with viewers. "Breadwinners" season two is expected to premiere on Nick USA during early 2015.
"Breadwinners" is expected to make its season one debut on Nickelodeon's international channels, including Nickelodeon UK and Ireland, during the Fall/Autumn 2014 programming season:
Nickelodeon Renews 'Breadwinners' For Second Season
EXCLUSIVE: There's going to be more Breadwinners flyin' around on Nickelodeon. The cable network said today it will be bringing the animated series about a duck duo and their rocket van delivery service back for a second season with a 20-episode order. "The popularity and success of Breadwinners is a testament to our commitment to creator-driven animation," said Nickelodeon's Russell Hicks, President, Content Development and Production. "We're thrilled to bring our audience another season of this great show as part of our continued pledge to building our pipeline of original animation." Nickelodeon picked up the show from animator from Gary “Doodles” DiRaffaele and former MAD and Teen Titans Go! writer Steve Borst last February. Discovered in Nickelodeon's 2012 Animated Shorts Program, the first season of 20-episodes starting airing in February of this year on Saturdays.
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Wednesday, May 07, 2014
Brad Kavanagh To Perform At PopShack Live 2014 At The Eventim Apollo In Hammersmith, London, UK
PopShack, the UK's fastest growing music network, has announced the very exciting news that Nickelodeon Star Brad Kavanagh, who plays the character Fabian Rutter in Nickelodeon's hit mystery drama series "House of Anubis", will be a performer at PopShack Live 2014, PopShack's massive teen party to celebrate the end of the school year!
PopShack Live 2014 will take place at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London on Saturday 19th July 2014, and will give the country's 5 million teenagers a unique chance to get together, scream, dance and sing with all their friends & celebrate the start of the summer holidays!
This unique musical event will be hosted by award winning Radio 1 DJs Dan and Phil – who have over 5-million subscribers to their YouTube channels and over 300,000,000 views!
Joining Brad Kavanagh will be "X-Factor" finalists and chart topping boy band Union J, who will be headlining the concert. They will be joined by loads of other established stars including Luke Friend, Loveable Rogues, and Kingsland Road, to name a few.
And that's not all! Also appearing are some of the most exciting new talent from across the YouTube world including Jasmine Thompson, Ebony Day, Daniel J, Musical Bethan and Laura Zocca. These emerging stars already account for over 100,000,000 video views between them!
PopShack Live 2014 will feature live music, VIP meet and greets, plus lots more!
Popshack Live tickets go on sale from gigsandtours.com or by calling 0844 811 0051 from 9.00am on Friday 9th May 2014, and more talent will be announced over the coming weeks leading up to the event. You can set your Popshack Live TicketAlarm here on eventim.co.uk!
More information on PopShack and PopShack Live can be found at http://www.popshack.com.
Below is a online streaming video of PopShack's official PopShack Live event trailer, which features Brad Kavanagh:
Sources: Female First, Eventim Ticketnews.
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PopShack Live 2014 will take place at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London on Saturday 19th July 2014, and will give the country's 5 million teenagers a unique chance to get together, scream, dance and sing with all their friends & celebrate the start of the summer holidays!
This unique musical event will be hosted by award winning Radio 1 DJs Dan and Phil – who have over 5-million subscribers to their YouTube channels and over 300,000,000 views!
Joining Brad Kavanagh will be "X-Factor" finalists and chart topping boy band Union J, who will be headlining the concert. They will be joined by loads of other established stars including Luke Friend, Loveable Rogues, and Kingsland Road, to name a few.
And that's not all! Also appearing are some of the most exciting new talent from across the YouTube world including Jasmine Thompson, Ebony Day, Daniel J, Musical Bethan and Laura Zocca. These emerging stars already account for over 100,000,000 video views between them!
PopShack Live 2014 will feature live music, VIP meet and greets, plus lots more!
Popshack Live tickets go on sale from gigsandtours.com or by calling 0844 811 0051 from 9.00am on Friday 9th May 2014, and more talent will be announced over the coming weeks leading up to the event. You can set your Popshack Live TicketAlarm here on eventim.co.uk!
More information on PopShack and PopShack Live can be found at http://www.popshack.com.
Below is a online streaming video of PopShack's official PopShack Live event trailer, which features Brad Kavanagh:
Sources: Female First, Eventim Ticketnews.
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Nickelodeon Suites Resort Invites Guests to Experience Its 'Summer of Shell' with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Nickelodeon Suites Resort (also known as the Nick Hotel / Nickelodeon Hotel) has announced the Booyakasha TMNT news in the following press release, from Business Wire, that Nickelodeon Suites Resort, the only resort of its kind in the world, is gearing up for a summer like never before with its "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (TMNT) 'Summer of Shell'! Beginning Friday 23rd May 2014, the hotel will pull out all the stops to make the summer of 2014 unforgettable for kids of all ages with new Turtles-themed guest suites, poolside parties, dinner shows and other unique experiences. Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael and Donatello will spread "turtle power" from the pool to the stage and everywhere in between beginning Memorial Day weekend, with special weekend events continuing throughout the year which are sure to make guests yell out 'Booyakasha' the moment they arrive!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are taking over the Nickelodeon Suites Resort - Summer of 2014 (Photo: Business Wire)
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 'Summer of Shell' celebration will include:
* 10 newly designed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-themed guest suites, debuting in June 2014.
* A TMNT Retro weekend from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th June 2014 featuring the original voice cast of the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the original TMNT comic book.
* An all new 'Turtle Power' poolside show at the Lagoon Pool.
* Poolside glow parties, games, "dive-in" movies and other Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle encounters.
* Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-themed dinner shows where guests can dine with their favorite Heroes in a Half Shell.
* A Guinness World Record for "Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" event on Saturday 9th August 2014.
* Brand new art of The Turtles on the Nickelodeon wall of characters at the Lagoon Pool.
Special rates and stay packages will be available during the 'Summer of Shell' and the Retro Turtles Weekend. For more information and a complete listing of the events happening throughout the year, visit www.nickhotel.com/TMNT.
Original Nickelodeon Suites Resort Press Release:
Nickelodeon Suites Resort Invites Guests to Experience Its 'Summer of Shell' with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
May 07, 2014 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nickelodeon Suites Resort, the only resort of its kind in the world, is gearing up for a summer like never before with its Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) ‘Summer of Shell’. Beginning Friday, May 23, 2014, the hotel will pull out all the stops to make the summer of 2014 unforgettable for kids of all ages with new Turtles-themed guest suites, poolside parties, dinner shows and other unique experiences. Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael and Donatello will spread “turtle power” from the pool to the stage and everywhere in between beginning Memorial Day weekend, with special weekend events continuing throughout the year.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ‘Summer of Shell’ celebration will include:
10 newly designed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-themed guest suites, debuting in June.
A TMNT Retro weekend June 13-15 featuring the original voice cast of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the TMNT comic book.
An all new ‘Turtle Power’ poolside show at the Lagoon Pool.
Poolside glow parties, games, “dive-in” movies and other Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle encounters.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-themed dinner shows where guests can dine with their favorite heroes.
A Guinness World Record "Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" event on August 9.
Brand new art of The Turtles on the Nickelodeon wall of characters at the Lagoon Pool.
"The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are incredibly popular with kids of all ages and we are thrilled that they are taking over the Nick Hotel for our 'Summer of Shell'," said Tony Aslanian, director of sales and marketing for Nickelodeon Suites Resort. "We can't wait to unveil everything from our new poolside and Studio Nick shows to our TMNT-themed suites. Our guests are going to be yelling 'booyakasha' the moment they arrive."
Special rates and stay packages will be available during the ‘Summer of Shell’ and the Retro Turtles Weekend. For more information and a complete listing of the events happening throughout the year, visit www.nickhotel.com/TMNT.
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About Nickelodeon Suites Resort
Located in the heart of Orlando's tourism district, Nickelodeon Suites Resort, otherwise known as the Nick Hotel, is much more than a place for guests to lay their heads at night. From two over-the-top pool complexes with slides and flumes, to live entertainment and Character Breakfast featuring Nickelodeon's beloved characters, to a multimillion dollar 4-D Theater, to the colorfully themed Kid Suites and gallons upon gallons of slime, Nick Hotel offers nonstop activity from dawn to dusk for the entire family any time of the year. For more information about the Nick Hotel, visit www.nickhotel.com or call (877) NICK-KID.
Contacts
Nickelodeon Suites Resort
Beth Cocchiarella, 321-277-9630
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are taking over the Nickelodeon Suites Resort - Summer of 2014 (Photo: Business Wire)
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 'Summer of Shell' celebration will include:
* 10 newly designed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-themed guest suites, debuting in June 2014.
* A TMNT Retro weekend from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th June 2014 featuring the original voice cast of the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the original TMNT comic book.
* An all new 'Turtle Power' poolside show at the Lagoon Pool.
* Poolside glow parties, games, "dive-in" movies and other Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle encounters.
* Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-themed dinner shows where guests can dine with their favorite Heroes in a Half Shell.
* A Guinness World Record for "Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" event on Saturday 9th August 2014.
* Brand new art of The Turtles on the Nickelodeon wall of characters at the Lagoon Pool.
Special rates and stay packages will be available during the 'Summer of Shell' and the Retro Turtles Weekend. For more information and a complete listing of the events happening throughout the year, visit www.nickhotel.com/TMNT.
Original Nickelodeon Suites Resort Press Release:
Nickelodeon Suites Resort Invites Guests to Experience Its 'Summer of Shell' with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
May 07, 2014 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nickelodeon Suites Resort, the only resort of its kind in the world, is gearing up for a summer like never before with its Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) ‘Summer of Shell’. Beginning Friday, May 23, 2014, the hotel will pull out all the stops to make the summer of 2014 unforgettable for kids of all ages with new Turtles-themed guest suites, poolside parties, dinner shows and other unique experiences. Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael and Donatello will spread “turtle power” from the pool to the stage and everywhere in between beginning Memorial Day weekend, with special weekend events continuing throughout the year.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ‘Summer of Shell’ celebration will include:
10 newly designed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-themed guest suites, debuting in June.
A TMNT Retro weekend June 13-15 featuring the original voice cast of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the TMNT comic book.
An all new ‘Turtle Power’ poolside show at the Lagoon Pool.
Poolside glow parties, games, “dive-in” movies and other Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle encounters.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-themed dinner shows where guests can dine with their favorite heroes.
A Guinness World Record "Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" event on August 9.
Brand new art of The Turtles on the Nickelodeon wall of characters at the Lagoon Pool.
"The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are incredibly popular with kids of all ages and we are thrilled that they are taking over the Nick Hotel for our 'Summer of Shell'," said Tony Aslanian, director of sales and marketing for Nickelodeon Suites Resort. "We can't wait to unveil everything from our new poolside and Studio Nick shows to our TMNT-themed suites. Our guests are going to be yelling 'booyakasha' the moment they arrive."
Special rates and stay packages will be available during the ‘Summer of Shell’ and the Retro Turtles Weekend. For more information and a complete listing of the events happening throughout the year, visit www.nickhotel.com/TMNT.
Join the Nick Hotel Club.
Follow us on Twitter @nickhotel.
Join our Nick Hotel Facebook Fan page.
Additional photography is available upon request or by visiting Nick Hotel on Flickr.
About Nickelodeon Suites Resort
Located in the heart of Orlando's tourism district, Nickelodeon Suites Resort, otherwise known as the Nick Hotel, is much more than a place for guests to lay their heads at night. From two over-the-top pool complexes with slides and flumes, to live entertainment and Character Breakfast featuring Nickelodeon's beloved characters, to a multimillion dollar 4-D Theater, to the colorfully themed Kid Suites and gallons upon gallons of slime, Nick Hotel offers nonstop activity from dawn to dusk for the entire family any time of the year. For more information about the Nick Hotel, visit www.nickhotel.com or call (877) NICK-KID.
Contacts
Nickelodeon Suites Resort
Beth Cocchiarella, 321-277-9630
[...]
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