Nickelodeon And Activision Announce "SpongeBob HeroPants" Video Game

Activision Publishing, Inc. and Nickelodeon are taking you under the sea by teaming up with global superstar SpongeBob SquarePants and his Bikini Bottoms friends in "SpongeBob HeroPants", a brand-new video game based on Nickelodeon's hit-animated TV series! This action platformer will be released for the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system, PlayStation Vita handheld entertainment system and PlayStation TV in the USA on Tuesday 3rd February 2015, three days before Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Animations' "The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water" hits theaters, and will arrive in Europe during March 2015!

All is not well in Bikini Bottom following the events of Paramount Pictures' "The SpongeBob™ Movie: Sponge Out of Water", the new animated/live-action feature film hitting theaters worldwide from February 2015. SpongeBob's dreams are coming to life and altering space and time beneath the waves. SpongeBob must join forces with his friends to unlock their hidden abilities and put back the pieces of his shattered cartoon psyche. Along the way they'll visit alternate forms of Bikini Bottom as it is warped by SpongeBob's mind into prehistoric, war zone and candy-coated versions of the town.

"SpongeBob HeroPants" is an action game with a focus on platforming, exploration and light puzzles and combat. Each of its six playable characters – SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Sandy, Mr. Krabs and Plankton – can morph into their unique super-powered champion as seen in "Sponge Out of Water" - The Invincibubble (SpongeBob), Mr. Superawesomeness (Patrick Star), The Rodent (Sandy Cheeks), Sour Note (Squidward Tentacles), Sir Pinch-A-Lot (Mr. Krabs) and Plank-Ton (Sheldon J. Plankton) - to solve challenges, unlock new areas and defeat SpongeBob's crazy imagination. The full adventure features boss battles, upgradeable skills and a treasure trove of hidden items to unearth. It also includes four-person local drop-in/drop-out cooperative multiplayer on Xbox 360. "SpongeBob HeroPants" is rated PEGI 7 in Europe.

"The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water" will be released in theatres in the USA on Friday 6th February 2015 and in Digital 3D and 2D in cinemas across the UK on Friday 27th March 2015!

You can watch Activision Publishing's US and UK "SpongeBob HeroPants" announcement trailers in the online streaming video clips below!:

SpongeBob HeroPants Video Game Trailer [USA]:



SpongeBob HeroPants Announce Promo [UK]:



Until "SpongeBob HeroPants™" releases, stay square and follow along for the latest news and updates at http://www.nick.com/SpongeBob/, www.facebook.com/SpongeBob and www.twitter.com/SpongeBob!

Additional source: GoNintendo.com.

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Sneak Peek Of New "Henry Danger" Episode "Invisible Brad", Premiering 1/10 On Nickelodeon USA

To celebrate Nickelodeon USA premiering and showing a brand-new episode of the networks new hit original comedy series "Henry Danger" on Saturday 10th January 2015 at 8:00pm (ET/PT) as part of Nick USA's all-new 'New Saturday Night' programming block, Nick USA has unveiled super sneak peek preview of the brand-new episode, titled "Invisible Brad", on their official YouTube channel, which you can watch in the online streaming video clip below!:



In the all-new episode of "Henry Danger", Captain Man's (Cooper Barnes) friend Invisible Brad is in town, but Henry (Jace Norman) and Charlotte (Riele Downs) are having a little trouble believing he's actually there... be careful for what you wish for, Henry! Watch the brand new "Henry Danger" episode "Invisible Brad" this Saturday at 8pm/7c, only on Nickelodeon USA!

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Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia Names Susumu Imata As New SVP And GM Of Viacom Networks Japan

The entertainment industry news magazine The Hollywood Reporter is reporting in the following article that Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia has named Susumu Imata as the new Senior Vice President (SVP) and General Manager (GM) of Viacom Networks Japan.

Based in Tokyo, Susumu will report directly to Mark Whitehead, VIMN Asia's Executive Vice President (EVP) and Managing Director (MD). Imata will oversee the management and operations of the entertainment conglomerate's Japan office, including Nickelodeon, MTV, digital media, programme sales and consumer products and develop the company's long-term strategic plan in Japan.

Imata succeeds Shigeo Numakura, who has retired after 12 years at the company. "Imata will be working closely with Whitehead to seek out new opportunities that will bring VIMN's presence in this key market to the next level while tasked to bring in new revenue streams from Japan," Viacom said.

The appointment marks the executive's return to the company, having previously served as Senior VP advertising sales for MTV Japan from 2004 to 2007:

Susumu Imata Named General Manager of Viacom Networks Japan

He reports to Mark Whitehead, Viacom International Media Networks Asia's managing director

Viacom's Viacom International Media Networks Asia unit on Monday said that it has named Susumu Imata senior vp and general manager of Viacom Networks Japan.

Based in Tokyo, he reports directly to Mark Whitehead, VIMN Asia's executive vp and managing director. Imata will oversee the management and operations of the entertainment conglomerate's Japan office, including MTV, Nickelodeon, digital media, program sales and consumer products and develop its long-term strategic plan in Japan.

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Imata succeeds Shigeo Numakura, who has retired after 12 years at the company. "Imata will be working closely with Whitehead to seek out new opportunities that will bring VIMN's presence in this key market to the next level while tasked to bring in new revenue streams from Japan," Viacom said.

The appointment marks the executive's return to the company, having previously served as senior vp advertising sales for MTV Japan from 2004 to 2007.

Most recently, he served as senior vp and deputy general manager for Fox International Channels Japan. He was also acting as a corporate director of Fox International associated companies in Japan, such as Star Channel.

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"We are well-positioned to capitalize [on] the growth opportunities of our brands in Japan," said Whitehead. "We are thrilled to have Imata join Viacom Networks Japan given his wealth of media industry experience in Japan and his strong sales background."

Said Imata: "It is an exciting time to be joining the company, as there is tremendous strength and potential across the Viacom brands and properties, which can be tapped on for the evolving Japanese media landscape. I'm looking forward to identifying ways we can expand our business in Japan."

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Interview With The Cast Of "Every Witch Way" Season Three, Premiering Tonight At 7pm On Nickelodeon USA

To celebrate Nickelodeon USA starting to premiere and show brand-new episodes from the all-new third season of "Every Witch Way" weeknights at 7:00pm ET/PT from Monday 5th January 2015 (TONIGHT!), the entertainment news website Just Jared Jr. recently caught up with the stars of "Every Witch Way" season three in Orlando and asked them to answer some of life's most important questions – including who would survive a zombie apocalypse, their go-to karaoke songs, what would they hope to see if they hopped into a Delorean Time Machine and go 10 years in the future, if they got accepted to awesome university (also known as The Greenhouse!), who would they like to have as their teacher so they could learn everything that they know, what would they be doing career wise now in a world without entertainment, and more! You can check out their answers here on JustJaredJr.com!

Additionally, Nickelodeon's latest star Elizabeth Elias, who plays the shows new villain Mia in EWW season three, recently had the honor of singing the national anthem of the United States, "The Star-Spangled Banner", at the NCAA college basketball game in Miami, Florida on Saturday 3rd January 2015, which saw Miami University's Miami Hurricanes play against Virginia.

Elizabeth shared a exclusive video of her performance on her official Facebook profile page, which you can watch below!:

Plus, don't forget that "Every Witch Way" premieres TONIGHT @ 7:00pm ET/PT on Nickelodeon USA!

In season three of "Every Witch Way", the summer is almost over and the kids are enjoying the beach and their time off. Diego (Tyler Alvarez), Daniel (Nick Merico) and Emma (Paola Andino) are working at The Beachside Seven, the gang's new hangout where Maddie (Paris Smith), the Panthers and Andi (Daniela Nieves) visit. Meanwhile, Jax (Rahart Adams) is stuck attending Rebel's Boot Camp where he meets a mysterious troublemaker, Mia (Elizabeth Elias). Mia's a rebellious witch with a short temper, impulsive nature, laser sharp magic skills... and a thing for Daniel.

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Nickelodeon Australia And New Zealand Announce Eleventh Season Of "Camp Orange"; Auditions To Be Held During January And February 2015

The Australian celebrity news and gossip website Hollywood Treatment is reporting the aweslime news that "Camp Orange", Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand's adventure reality series, is BACK for its 11th year in 2015, and this year, for the first time ever, it's all about siblings and their families!

UPDATE: Auditions for "Camp Orange" 2015, "Camp Orange: Twisted Siblings", are now open, and this year, "Camp Orange" is all about besties who also happen to be siblings. Entries are open to teams of brothers, teams of sisters, and teams of brothers & sisters cross Australia and New Zealand (that includes twins, of course)! Auditions are open now and close at midnight on the 15th of February, 2015.

"Entries open Saturday, 17 January 2015 and this year we’re giving brothers and sisters across Australia and NZ the chance to become star siblings – just like The Thundermans, The Haunted Hathaways, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!"

Kids who are part of a "twisted sibling-ship" are invited to head to www.camporange.com.au/co/ and enter!

Filming for "Camp Orange" 2015 will take place over one week between mid-March and mid-April, 2015.

Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand will open the auditions process for the next series of CO on Saturday 17th January 2015 and this year, Nick are giving brothers and sisters across Australia and NZ the chance to become star siblings!

Kids who are part of a twisted sibling-ship are invited to head to nickelodeon.com.au and enter!

Entries for the eleventh season of "Camp Orange" will close at midnight on Sunday 15th February 2015.

Now in its eleventh season, "Camp Orange" is Nickelodeon Australia's multiple ASTRA Award-winning local production.

Designed to give kids the ultimate adventure experience, it's a reality game show which brings best friends together and celebrates kids being kids in the Aussie outdoors. Focusing on positive fair play, teams compete for cool prizes and experiences, but ultimately aim to be voted the best and fairest title of "Champ Orange".

The original series has had international success with the format being reproduced in Italy and the UK.

Stay linked to NickALive! for the latest news and events from "Camp Orange" 2015!

Additional source: TV Tonight.

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