Monday, November 24, 2014

Sneak Peek Of Nickelodeon's Brand-New Holiday Movie "Santa Hunters", Premiering 11/28 On Nick USA

To celebrate Nick USA premiering and showing Nickelodeon's brand-new original TV movie "Santa Hunters" on Friday 28th November 2014 at 7:00pm (ET/PT), the entertainment news website Just Jared Jr. has unveiled a exclusive first-look sneak-peek at Nick's all-new Holiday movie, which you can watch in the online streaming video clip here on JustJaredJr.com! In the clip, during a sleepover, Alex (Benjamin “Lil P-Nut” Flores Jr.), his younger sister Elizabeth (Laya DeLeon Hayes) and cousins Zoey (Breanna Yde) and Richard (Mace Coronel) introduce their arsenal of stealthy Santa hunting equipment, including body cameras, glow in the dark paintballs, and a tiara cam!



Pictured: (l-r) Richard (Mace Coronel), Alex (Benjamin "Lil P Nut" Flores, Jr.), Grandpa (Alvin Sanders), Zoey (Breanna Yde), Elizabeth (Laya Hayes), in SANTA HUNTERS on Nickelodeon. Photo: Dean Buscher/Nickelodeon. ©2014 Viacom International, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Santa's making his list, checking it twice... and undergoing a secret investigation in Nickelodeon's brand-new original TV movie "Santa Hunters"! The film, which stars Benjamin "Lil P-Nut" Flores Jr. ("The Haunted Hathaways"), Breanna Yde ("The Haunted Hathaways") and Mace Coronel ("Nicky Ricky Dicky & Dawn"), follows nine-year-old Alex (Flores) as he sets out to prove to the world that Santa is real. However, unexpected consequences from Alex's meddling may cause Santa to lose his Christmas powers forever.

In "Santa Hunters", Alex and his cousins Zoey (Yde) and Richard (Coronel) create an elaborate setup of traps to catch Santa on tape, but their plan backfires when they realize that seeing Santa will cause him to lose his Christmas magic. The kids have to protect the tape to save Christmas, learning that believing is more important than seeing.

Fans can visit http://www.nick.com/santahunters/ to access an exclusive sneak peek of the movie, flip through photo galleries, take fun holiday polls and watch behind-the-scenes videos of the cast!

"Santa Hunters" is executive produced by Scott McAboy (Swindle, Big Time Movie, Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh), Robin Cowie (Exists, The Blair Witch Project), Christopher C. Dotson, III and Reed Frerichs (Exists). The film is produced by Amy Sydorick (Big Time Movie, Swindle, Jinxed, A Fairly Odd Summer), directed by Savage Steve Holland (Big Time Rush, Fairly Odd Summer, Fairly Odd Christmas) and written by Jamie Nash (Cordially Invited, Lovely Molly).
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Nickelodeon Names Sujata Luther Senior Vice President, Consumer Insights

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release via Nickelodeon's Kids and Family Press Site, NickPress.com:

NICKELODEON NAMES SUJATA LUTHER SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CONSUMER INSIGHTS


NEW YORK – Nov. 17, 2014 – Nickelodeon has named Sujata Luther Senior Vice President, Consumer Insights, Nickelodeon Group. The announcement was made today by Ron Geraci, Executive Vice President of Research and Planning, to whom she will report.

In this role, Luther, a 20-year consumer insights and strategy maven, will be responsible for coordinating research projects conducted in support of Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., TeenNick, Nick at Nite, and Nickelodeon's digital brands. She will also design and conduct strategic consumer research on behalf of Nickelodeon's production, consumer products, recreation, public affairs teams and other lines of business.

"Sujata joins our team with over two decades of experience, leading and developing global consumer insights and planning strategies in the kids space," said Geraci. "Her knowledge, passion and expertise in understanding consumer behavior will help drive the network's business strategies and content as we continue to focus on this new generation of post-millennial kids."

Luther previously served as Chief Operating Officer at MGA Entertainment where she oversaw the marketing, branding, public relations, licensing and entertainment, customer relationships, finance and operations departments. She grew licensing and entertainment revenue; enhanced the consumer insights function to include a proprietary evaluation process for all products, brands, entertainment and advertising; established the development and coordination of worldwide marketing strategies; negotiated and executed a co-production broadcast agreement of the Lalaloopsy series with Nickelodeon; and developed and executed multi-layered demand-driven marketing strategies for key brands.

Prior to that, Luther was the Managing Partner and Executive Vice President of Consumer and Business Strategy, Marketing and Product Development for Enesco, LLC where she was responsible for the overall strategic direction, brand profitability and portfolio management of the company. Luther also served as Senior Vice President of Global Consumer Insights and Business Strategy for Mattel, Inc., providing strategic global marketing and insights for Mattel brands.

Luther holds a degree in Psychology from Delhi University in India and a Masters degree in Marketing from Santa Clara University.

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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Nickelodeon USA Serves Up Fall Feast Of Preschool Premieres Beginning Monday 24th November 2014

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release via The Futon Critic:

NICKELODEON SERVES UP FALL FEAST OF PRESCHOOL PREMIERES WITH BRAND-NEW "DORA AND FRIENDS: INTO THE CITY!" AND "BUBBLE GUPPIES" BEGINNING MONDAY, NOV. 24

Nickelodeon stuffs Thanksgiving week with brand-new episodes of preschool favorites Dora and Friends: Into the City! and Bubble Guppies. The week kicks off with the Dora and Friends special, "Mystery of the Magic Horses," on Monday, Nov. 24, at 10 a.m. (ET/PT), followed by Bubble Guppies "Gobble Gobble Guppies" on Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 9 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.



Pictured: Naiya, Pablo and Dora in Dora and Friends “Mystery of the Magic Horses” in DORA AND FRIENDS, INTO THE CITY on NICKELODEON. Photo: Nickelodeon. ©2014 Viacom, International, Inc. All Rights Reserved

In "Mystery of the Magic Horses," Dora and her friends set off on a magical journey to a mysterious island to save a herd of lost horses. Along the way, they must outwit bandits so they can safely return the horses to the city farm. In "Gobble Gobble Guppies," Molly and Gil discover all of the pumpkins are missing when they go to the pumpkin patch. Their turkey friend Giblet leads them on a harvest hunt to find the culprits--the pumpkin patch pirates!



"Gobble Gobble Turkey"--Pictured: Deema (Yellow hair} and Turkey in BUBBLE GUPPIES on Nickelodeon. Photo: Nickelodeon. ©2014 Viacom, International, Inc. All Rights Reserved

On Nov. 14, Nickelodeon's award-winning website, www.nickjr.com, will launch a Dora and Friends "Legend of the Lost Horses" game and printable activity packs. Beginning Nov. 19, the Bubble Guppies page will feature an exclusive first look of "Gobble Gobble Guppies," Thanksgiving-themed episodes and fun activity packs.

Dora and Friends: Into the City! is a brand-new animated preschool series airing weekdays at 10 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. The series features the iconic character Dora living in a city, attending 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. Dora and Friends, created by Chris Gifford and Valerie Walsh Valdes, is set to a soundtrack of Latin-influenced pop music and features an interactive curriculum focusing on community service, problem solving, emotional skills, Spanish language and Latino culture.

Bubble Guppies is a CG-animated series featuring a group of diverse preschoolers with colorful fish tails who go on adventures discovering their world. The Emmy Award-winning series, created by Robert Scull and Jonny Belt, is set to a soundtrack of catchy, educational pop songs and features a curriculum that infuses the core elements of kindergarten readiness including: math, literacy, the arts, science and socio-emotional development.

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"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Laser Maze is Newest Addition to Entertainment Line up at Nickelodeon Suites Resort

Nickelodeon Suites Resort has announced the Booyakasha TMNT news in the following press release, from Business Wire, that Nickelodeon Suites Resort (also known as the Nick Hotel / Nickelodeon Hotel) is set to debut an all-new laser maze experience called the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Laser Lockdown"! The first-of-its-kind experience for the iconic "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" brand was created exclusively with attraction powerhouse SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment and Nickelodeon. This new offering expands on the typical laser maze model by combining state-of-the-art technology with the highly recognizable Heroes in a Half Shell.

Original Nickelodeon Suites Resort Press Release:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Laser Maze is Newest Addition to Entertainment Line up at Nickelodeon Suites Resort

November 20, 2014 11:45 AM Eastern Standard Time

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nickelodeon Suites Resort is set to debut an all-new laser maze experience, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Laser Lockdown. The first-of-its-kind experience for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle brand was created exclusively with attraction powerhouse SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment and Nickelodeon. This new offering expands on the typical laser maze model by combining state-of-the-art technology with the highly recognizable Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.



Official Ribbon Cutting to open Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Laser Lockdown at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando. Louis Robbins from Nickelodeon Suites Resort and Kate Magnusson from SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment. (Photo: Business Wire)

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Laser Lockdown delivers an action-packed adventure, featuring high-visibility lasers and UV lighting, as well as key graphic components, character dialogue and themed music to fully immerse guests into the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle universe. The attraction also incorporates a few surprise special effects that further enhances the storyline and overall experience for guests.

"The Nickelodeon Suites Resort is excited to be the first to showcase the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Laser Lockdown laser maze, which will be a tremendous draw for our hotel," said Louis Robbins, Managing Director, Nickelodeon Suites Resort. "We can't wait for our guests to experience this new attraction and enter their "mission score" on the leaderboard to see where they rank against their friends and family."



Guests use their ninja stealth skills to navigate a web of high-tech lasers during the interactive experience. (Photo: Business Wire)

"We are proud to continue our partnership with Nickelodeon by utilizing such a well-regarded brand to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience that enhances the overall stay for hotel guests," says Mark Cornell, Senior Vice President, Attractions Development, SimEx-Iwerks.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Laser Lockdown is now open at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort, recruiting guests for an epic mission to thwart the Kraang's diabolical plan for world domination. With Mikey trapped in a super-secret Kraang Laboratory, it is up to maze participants to disable the security system, all while using their ninja stealth skills to navigate a web of high-tech lasers. The attraction is configured to entertain one or two participants at a time, providing a slightly different experience for guests each time they take on the challenge.

This new attraction marks the second collaboration between SimEx-Iwerks and Nickelodeon Suites Resort. The hotel is also home to a SimEx-Iwerks 4-D Theater that currently features several 4-D Experiences® including SpongeBob SquarePants 4-D: The Great Jelly Rescue and Dora & Diego's 4-D Adventure.

About Nickelodeon Suites Resort

Located in the heart of Orlando's tourism district, Nickelodeon Suites Resort, otherwise known as 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 breakfasts featuring Nickelodeon's beloved characters, to a multimillion dollar 4-D Experience Theater, to the colorfully themed kid suites and gallons upon gallons of slime, Nick Hotel offers non-stop 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.

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 18 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).

About SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment

SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment specializes in designing, building and operating special F/X driven cinematic attractions that feature blockbuster content from the world's major film studios. We build successful partnerships that provide 4-D Experience films and services to over 150 attractions in more than 30 countries. Our attractions generate revenue, drive attendance and provide family-friendly and memorable experiences to over 50 million guests each year. SimEx-Iwerks collaborates with Funovation, preferred provider of laser maze attractions.

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Nickelodeon Suites Resort to Offer Super Cyber Discount During Biggest Shopping Weekend of the Year

Original Nickelodeon Suites Resort Press Release via PRWeb:

Nickelodeon Suites Resort to Offer Super Cyber Discount During Biggest Shopping Weekend of the Year

Nickelodeon Suites Resort announces a limited time offer to save up to 40% on travel now through June 11, 2015. Simply reserve a stay any time Black Friday through Cyber Monday to enjoy extra savings.



Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at Nickelodeon Suites Resort

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) November 19, 2014

For a limited time, Nickelodeon Suites Resort (Nick Hotel) is offering guests an extraordinary savings on a stay at the resort for travel through June 11, 2015. For just four days, beginning on Friday, Nov. 28 and ending on Monday, Dec. 1, guests can reserve suite accommodations at Nick Hotel for up to 40% off the best available rate.

With incredible family-friendly entertainment that everyone will enjoy, this remarkable deal also provides kids and their families with the chance to meet the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob SquarePants costumed characters, while experiencing all the green gooiness of Nickelodeon's world-famous 'slime'.

The Super Cyber sale offer includes:

* Up to 40% off the best available rate
* Kid-friendly accommodations
* Live shows and entertainment
* Use of water parks
* Parking for one standard vehicle
* Shuttle service to area theme parks
* Complimentary Wi-Fi

"Kids of all ages enjoy staying at the Nick Hotel and our Super Cyber Sale is the perfect opportunity to give the gift of entertainment this holiday season," said Tony Aslanian, Director of Sales and Marketing for Nickelodeon Suites Resort.

About Nickelodeon Suites Resort

Located in the heart of Orlando's tourism district, Nickelodeon Suites Resort, otherwise known as 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 breakfasts 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 non-stop activity from dawn to dusk for the entire family any time of the year. For more information about the Nick Hotel, visit http://www.nickhotel.com or call (877) NICK-KID.

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