SpongeBob SubPants Adventure At Moody Gardens Lets Guests Choose Their Own Submarine Adventure Beginning This Memorial Day Weekend

Original Moody Gardens Press Release via PR Newswire:

SpongeBob SubPants Adventure At Moody Gardens Lets Guests Choose Their Own Submarine Adventure Beginning This Memorial Day Weekend

Visitors will enjoy a new one-of-a-kind, immersive and interactive experience as SpongeBob SubPants Adventure opens to kick off the summer vacation season at Moody Gardens in Galveston, TX

GALVESTON, Texas, March 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Moody Gardens guests can visit iconic destinations and meet their favorite underwater characters from Nickelodeon's global phenomenon SpongeBob SquarePants when the SpongeBob SubPants Adventure debuts in the Discovery Pyramid this Memorial Day weekend.

The SpongeBob SubPants Adventure will take guests through all the stages of a submarine voyage, complete with live animals and their captain, Patrick Star, who takes them on a wild and silly deep-sea adventure where they help choose their path through the experience.

The doors open to a pier-themed pre-show area filled with hands-on activities and tanks full of remarkable sea life. Guests will be transported back in time through L'Oceanauts Submarine Explorations' vintage "mission briefing" film that explores the beauty of coral reefs and highlights the different animals within the tanks surrounding them. The audience will encounter real sea stars, jellyfish, sea sponges and squids while also learning about the importance of sea-life conservation.

Once the briefing is completed, the doors will open for guests to step aboard "Le Plunger" submarine and take their 3D glasses and their seat before departing from the dock for open water. The SUB then descends to a familiar underwater town as SpongeBob SquarePants and your tour guide, Patrick Star, appear through the front window of the SUB.

Guests will be part of the experience as they have improvised, real-time interaction with Patrick while he takes them to destinations of their choosing through Bikini Bottom. They can have their fortune read by Patrick in Goo Lagoon, try the jellyfish dating call in Jellyfish Fields or learn a special dance from Sandy Cheeks. Guests will also try to stop Plankton from taking over the SUB in his evil plan to steal the Krabby Patty secret formula.

The nautical adventure comes to life as guests are able to smell the sunscreen, pop bubbles above their heads and hit around a beach ball when the 3D images on the screen transform from digital to real time through exciting 4D sensory elements and live narration. The SpongeBob SubPants Adventure is a non-stop whirlwind of surprises that is fun for the whole family only at Moody Gardens.

For more information, call (800) 582-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.org.

Moody Gardens® is a public, non-profit, educational destination utilizing nature in the advancement of rehabilitation, conservation, recreation, and research.

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Nickelodeon Unveils Star-studded Lineup For Kids' Choice Awards 2015

The Wrap, MTV News and Entertainment Weekly are reporting the exciting Kids' Choice Awards 2015 news that Zendaya, Liam Hemsworth, Josh Gad, Fifth Harmony, Meghan Trainor and Echosmith are among the stars who will be appearing at Nickelodeon's 28th Annual Kids' Choice Awards!

In addition, other participants at Nickelodeon's annual slime-fest include: Kevin James ("Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2"); Nick Cannon, Debby Ryan ("Jessie"); Quvenzhané Wallis ("Annie"), Laura Marano and Ross Lynch ("Austin & Ally"); YouTube star Bethany Mota; WNBA star Skylar Diggins; and Sports Illustrated Kids' Sports Kid of the Year Mo'ne Davis!

They'll be joining previously announced performers, including 5 Seconds of Summer, Iggy Azalea, Jennifer Hudson, and Nick Jonas, who will also be hosting Nick's 2015 KCAs!

"Nickelodeon's 28th Annual Kids' Choice Awards" airs live from L.A.'s legendary 'Fabulous' Forum for the first-time ever on Nick USA on Saturday, March 28 (8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT, tape delayed for West Coast)!

NickHeads in the UK and Ireland can catch the premiere of the Nickelodeon 2015 Kids' Choice Awards, Nickelodeon's 28th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, on Sunday 29th March 2015, starting with "Kids' Choice Countdown 2015" at 5:00pm, then the main show, the 2015 Kids' Choice Awards, hosted by the multi-talented singer/songwriter and actor Nick Jonas, from 5:30pm (repeated from 6:30pm on Nick UK's plus-one (+1) timeshift channel, Nick+1), less than 24 hours after the live US show!

Fans located in North America can now cast their votes in 20 category's at nick.com/kca, through the Nick App and on Twitter! Additionally, fans around the world can vote for their favourites in each of the 20 category's plus for their local nominees by visiting kca2015.com, through the Nick App (where available) and on Twitter using the hashtag #KCA!

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Senior Nickelodeon Executives Exit Company As Part Of Viacom's Restructuring Efforts

Deadline Hollywood, Kidscreen and Animation World Network are reporting the unfortunate news in the following articles that, as part of parent company Viacom's restructuring efforts, a wave of executive layoffs has hit Nickelodeon's preschool and animation divisions, with three senior animation executives and two senior-level preschool executives leaving the company.

From Deadline Hollywood:

Senior Nickelodeon Executives Depart In Layoffs

The brunt of the Viacom layoffs hit Nickelodeon yesterday and today, sources tell Deadline. I hear a number of executives and assistants were affected in such areas as preschool, animation, legal and talent. I hear among those who have departed in the restructuring are Emmy winner Teri Weiss, Nickelodeon’s EVP Preschool Programming; Kay Wilson Stallings, SVP, Production & Development, Nickelodeon Preschool, Nick Jr., Nick Jr. and NickMom; and Nickelodeon Animation Studio SVPs Rich Magallanes and Jenna Boyd. The cable network would not comment on the layoffs beyond the statement it issued last week: “As announced, we are in the process of restructuring and there will be employees leaving the company as a result. We are so grateful for the contributions they have made to Viacom.”

Nickelodeon is the latest Viacom division to undergo layoffs as part of the companywide headcount reductions, joining sister networks MTV, VH1 and TV Land as well as Paramount Pictures. The Magallanes and Boyd departures were first reported by CartoonBrew.

From Kidscreen:

Layoffs hit Nickelodeon's preschool, animation divisions

As part of parent company Viacom’s restructuring efforts, a wave of senior-executive layoffs has hit Nickelodeon’s preschool and animation divisions.

Nickelodeon confirmed to Kidscreen that two senior-level preschool executives and three senior animation execs have left the company.

On the preschool side, Nickelodeon's EVP of preschool programming Teri Weiss and Kay Wilson Stallings, SVP of production and development for Nickelodeon Preschool, Nick Jr. and NickMom, have left the company.

Sixteen-year Nick vet Weiss was promoted to her role in 2012. In her prior remit as SVP of the same position, she helped Nick develop numerous preschool hits, including Team Umizoomi, Bubble Guppies, Go Diego, Go!, The Wonder Pets! and Olivia.

Wilson Stallings, named to her current role in 2013, was responsible for overseeing the production of current series Bubble Guppies, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Fresh Beat Band and Zack and Quack. In her prior role at Nick as VP of development and production, she helped develop preschool mainstays such as Backyardigans, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!, Lazytown and Peter Rabbit.

When asked who was heading up the preschool programming division in the wake of these departures, a Nickelodeon spokesperson offered no comment.

On the animation front, three senior-level animation executives have left Nickelodeon Animation Studio. Rich Magallenes, SVP of current series, Jenna Boyd, SVP of animation development, and Jill Sanford, VP of animation development, are no longer with the company.

Magallenes was appointed SVP of Nickelodeon Animation, current series in 2012. An 18-year Nick vet, he started at the company as a story consultant for TV shows like Rugrats, The Wild Thornberrys and Angry Beavers, working his way up to executive director of animated and live-action series, and most recently VP of animated current series.

Boyd became SVP of animation development in 2012. Also an 18-year Nickelodeon veteran, she oversaw animated series and Nick’s comedy shorts program. Former Disney exec Sanford joined Nickelodeon in 2012, and was responsible for all areas of series development, from concept to pilot.

The layoffs are part of a corporate overhaul at Viacom, which is expected to help save the company US$250 million a year, according to Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman. Layoffs have already hit other divisions of the company, including MTV, VH1 and TV Land.

As part of its cost-saving efforts, Viacom restructured its three domestic network groups (MTV Network Music & Logo Group, Media Networks Entertainment Group and Kids & Family Group) into two organizations under separate leadership. Viacom Music and Entertainment Group is now being led by Doug Herzog and the expanded Viacom Kids and Family Group is helmed by former Nickelodeon president Cyma Zarghami.

From AWN:

Senior Execs Exit Nickelodeon’s Preschool, Animation Divisions

Part of Viacom’s restructuring efforts, company layoffs include three senior animation executives and two senior-level preschool execs.

As part of parent company Viacom’s restructuring efforts, a wave of executive layoffs has hit Nickelodeon’s preschool and animation divisions, Deadline reports, with three senior animation executives and two senior-level preschool execs leaving the company.

On the animation front, three senior-level animation executives have left Nickelodeon Animation Studio. Rich Magallanes, SVP of current series, Jenna Boyd, SVP of animation development, and Jill Sanford, VP of animation development, have each been let go.

An 18-year Nickelodeon veteran, Magallanes started at the company as a story consultant for TV shows like Rugrats, The Wild Thornberrys and Angry Beavers, working his way up to executive director of animated and live-action series, and most recently VP of animated current series.

Also an 18-year Nickelodeon veteran, Boyd became SVP of animation development in 2012, overseeing animated series and Nickelodeon’s comedy shorts program. Former Disney exec Sanford joined Nickelodeon in 2012, and was responsible for all areas of series development, from concept to pilot.

On the preschool side, Nickelodeon’s EVP of preschool programming Teri Weiss, and Kay Wilson Stallings, SVP of production and development for Nickelodeon Preschool, Nick Jr. and NickMom, have left the company.

Sixteen-year Nickelodeon veteran Weiss helped Nickelodeon develop numerous preschool hits, including Team Umizoomi, Bubble Guppies, Go Diego, Go!, The Wonder Pets! and Olivia.

Wilson Stallings oversaw the production of current Nickelodeon series Bubble Guppies, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Fresh Beat Band and Zack and Quack. She also helped develop preschool mainstays such as Backyardigans, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!, Lazytown and Peter Rabbit.

The layoffs are part of a corporate overhaul at Viacom, which is expected to help save the company $250 million a year, according to Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman. Layoffs have already hit other divisions of the company, including MTV, VH1 and TV Land.

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DIRECTV Everywhere Now Offers Nearly 90 Out-of-Home Live Streaming Channels and More Than 120 In-Home Live Streaming Channels

Original DIRECTV (USA) Press Release via Business Wire:

DIRECTV Everywhere Now Offers Nearly 90 Out-of-Home Live Streaming Channels and More Than 120 In-Home Live Streaming Channels

DIRECTV Adds 22 New Out-of-Home Live Streaming Channels from Viacom, Turner Broadcasting, Univision, Smithsonian, and Own to the DIRECTV Everywhere Platform

March 17, 2015 02:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DIRECTV, which pioneered Out-Of-Home (OOH) live streaming with its exclusive NFL SUNDAY TICKET app in 2009 and Audience Network in 2012, is now offering nearly 90 OOH live streaming channels through its DIRECTV Everywhere service with the addition today of 22 new out-of-home live streaming channels from Viacom, Turner Broadcasting, Univision, Smithsonian, and OWN. In the last year DIRECTV Everywhere has seen significant growth with a 40 percent increase in unique streamers, and nearly doubled streams.

The DIRECTV Everywhere portfolio of mobile and web apps delivers an intuitive, simple experience with a consistent look and feel across a variety of platforms, making it seamless for customers to watch their favorite programming anytime, anyplace and from any device. New channels added today include:

BET
Cartoon Network
CMT
CNN
Comedy Central
Galavision
HLN
MTV
MTV2
Nickelodeon
OWN
Palladia
Spike
Smithsonian Channel
TBS
TCM
TNT
TruTV
TV Land
UniMas
Univision
VH1

"DIRECTV is consistently evolving its TV Everywhere platform, product and user experience to meet the needs of our customers who are seeking a ubiquitous content experience across all of their devices and locations," said Tony Goncalves, senior vice president, Digital Entertainment Products, DIRECTV. "With a 40 percent increase in users over last year its clear we are on the right path. Quality content consistently available across screens, coupled with the seamless search and discovery functionality of our product suite clearly drives engagement and user sentiment. We are at a turning point as an industry with regard to TV Everywhere."

DIRECTV offers more than 120 in-home live streaming channels, over 10,000 on demand titles from more than 65 networks, which can be accessed across multiple devices, and over 19,000 on demand titles that can be streamed on the computer. DIRECTV also authenticates its customers on more than 70 programmer sites and apps. DIRECTV will continue to evolve its DIRECTV Everywhere service with additional key functionality and foundational technology to enable a great experience for its customers. For more information please visit DIRECTV Everywhere.

About DIRECTV:

DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) is one of the world's leading providers of digital television entertainment services delivering a premium video experience through state-of-the-art technology, unmatched programming and industry leading customer service to more than 39 million customers in the U.S. and Latin America. In the U.S., DIRECTV offers its over 20 million customers access to more than 195 full time HD channels and Dolby-Digital® 5.1 theater-quality sound, access to exclusive sports programming such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET™, Emmy-award winning technology and higher customer satisfaction than the leading cable companies for 14 years running. DIRECTV Latin America, through its subsidiaries and affiliated companies in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, and other Latin American countries, leads the pay TV category in technology, programming and service, delivering an unrivaled digital television experience to more than 19 million customers. DIRECTV sports and entertainment properties include ownership interests and management of four Regional Sports Networks: ROOT SPORTS Rocky Mountain, Pittsburgh, Southwest and Northwest; and has minority ownership interests in Game Show Network. For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please visit www.directv.com.

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Nickelodeon UK To Premiere Brand-New "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn" Episodes From Monday 30th March 2015

Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, has announced the super Nick UK news in their latest new "All New All Nick" trailer/promo that Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK will start to premiere and show more brand-new episodes of Nickelodeon's original comedy series "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn", starting with the all-new episode "Poo Dunnit", from Monday 30th March 2015 at 4:30pm (replayed at 5:30pm on Nick+1), as part of Easter on Nickelodeon UK!

In the brand-new NRDD episode "Poo Dunnit", the quadruplets' trip to their favourite waterpark is canceled when their parents discover someone forgot to flush the toilet...again! But who was the culprit?

Additionally, Nickelodeon UK will start to premiere and show "Every Witch Way" season three weekdays at 6:00pm (repeated at 7:00pm on Nick UK's plus-one (+1) timeshift channel, Nickelodeon +1) from Monday 30th March 2015!

Additional source: Digiguide.

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