Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Bob Esponja cumple 20 años, así serán las celebraciones en ‘Fondo de Bikini’ | Nickelodeon Latinoamérica

Below is a Latin American Spanish version of Nickelodeon's press release detailing their plans to celebrate SpongeBob SquarePants' 20th anniversary. An English version can be read here.

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Bob Esponja cumple 20 años, así serán las celebraciones en ‘Fondo de Bikini’

Bob Esponja estrenó el 17 de julio de 1999, y ha reinado como la serie animada de televisión número uno de los niños durante los últimos 17 años


Bob Esponja cumple 20 años, así serán las celebraciones en ‘Fondo de Bikini’

Nickelodeon está conmemorando 20 años de Bob Esponja con “El Mejor Año de la Historia”—un homenaje a una de las series de televisión y personajes más icónicos jamás creados.

Bob Esponja estrenó el 17 de julio de 1999, y ha reinado como la serie animada de televisión número uno de los niños durante los últimos 17 años, generando un universo de personajes queridos, frases y memes de cultura pop, lanzamientos teatrales, productos de consumo, un musical de Broadway ganador de un premio Tony y una base de fans global.

“El Mejor Año de la Historia” empieza el viernes, 12 de julio, con el estreno de “La Gran Celebración de Cumpleaños de Bob Esponja” una mezcla original de animación con acción en vivo, seguido por la obra de teatro de Paramount Pictures y Nickelodeon Movies, La Película de Bob Esponja: Es una Maravillosa Esponja, que llega en verano de 2020.

“Los pequeños residentes de Fondo de Bikini han llamado la atención del mundo por unos notables 20 años y todo se lo debemos al creador monumental Stephen Hillenburg”, dijo Ramsey Naito, EVP, Producción y Desarrollo de Animación, Nickelodeon. “Este especial de aniversario es una carta de amor para todos en el universo de Bob Esponja, desde los aficionados de todo el mundo hasta el increíble equipo creativo, personal y talento que continúan dándole vida a estos grandes personajes”.

Es el cumpleaños de Bob Esponja en “La Gran Celebración de Cumpleaños de Bob Esponja”, que cuenta por primera vez con el gran talento de voz detrás de Bob Esponja, Patricio, Don Cangrejo, Arenita, Calamardo y Plankton interpretando versiones Doppelgänger de acción en vivo de los personajes animados a los que dan voz. En el especial de una hora, Patricio y Bob Esponja viajan al mundo de la superficie, donde se encuentran con algunos personajes familiares durante la hora del almuerzo en el restaurante Crustáceo Cascarudo. Mientras tanto, los residentes de Fondo de Bikini organizan una fiesta sorpresa para Bob Esponja.

Nickelodeon también conmemorará la serie con: una nueva línea de productos por el socio de juguetes Alpha Group, con figuras que exhiben los momentos icónicos de memes de Bob Esponja; colaboraciones con la marca de lifestyle Cynthia Rowley para un traje acuático de Bob Esponja y el artista internacional Romero Britto; el lanzamiento de un canal de YouTube y un juego móvil dedicados a Bob Esponja; y más.

Bob Esponja ha alcanzado una gran variedad de hitos en 20 años:

  • Cada cuatro segundos, alguien en el mundo está hablando de Bob Esponja en redes sociales.
  • La franquicia ha cosechado 13 billones de USD en ventas minoristas de productos de consumo desde sus inicios.
  • La serie ha recibido múltiples premios Emmy: Intérprete Sobresaliente en un Programa Animado para Tom Kenny (2018), Serie Animada Infantil Sobresaliente (2018), Logro Sobresaliente en Edición de Sonido (2014), y Programa Animado de Clase Especial Sobresaliente (2010), junto con un honor especial presentado a Stephen Hillenburg en los premios Daytime Emmy en 2018 por su contribución e impacto en el campo de la animación.
  • Bob Esponja fue el primer globo cuadrado en la historia del desfile de Acción de Gracias de Macy’s.
  • Una nueva especie de tulipán fue nombrada después de Bob Esponja en Holanda (2010).
  • La Universidad Estatal de San Francisco descubrió una nueva especie de hongo y la nombró después de Bob Esponja (2011).
  • Los buzones del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos en todo el país estuvieron envueltos en un diseño personalizado de Bob Esponja (2013).
  • Bob Esponja ha “salvado vidas”: una chica de Long Island salvó a su amiga de la asfixia porque aprendió el Heimlich de Bob Esponja (2012); un hombre australiano perdido en el mar fue encontrado por un helicóptero que vio su traje de baño amarillo de Bob Esponja (2012); y una familia entera fue salvada de un barco que se hundía tapando el agujero con un balón de fútbol de Bob Esponja (2007).

Los puntos destacados del especial “El Mejor Año de la Historia” de Bob Esponja de Nickelodeon incluyen:

Programación

  • Este verano, Nick estrenará algunos de los nuevos y más divertidos episodios de Bob Esponja, lo que pondrá a los personajes en situaciones en las que nunca han estado antes: Bob Esponja cierra el espacio entre sus dientes y su personalidad cambia; su sueño se hace realidad cuando se convierte en jefe por un día de Crustáceo Cascarudo; y Plankton y Karen, de alguna manera, tienen un bebé.

Productos de Consumo

  • El nuevo socio global de juguetes Alpha Group lanzará una nueva línea de juguetes, coleccionables, peluches y novedades. La gama imaginativa incluye: una línea de figuras de vinilo llamada “Obra Maestra Memes”, trayendo a la vida los memes virales favoritos de los fanáticos como Mocking SpongeBob, Imaginaaation SpongeBob, Surprised Patrick, SpongeGar y Handsome Squidward; y por primera vez en la historia, juguetes de Bob Esponja que incorporan Slime de Nickelodeon. La selección de juguetes ya está disponible en Amazon y también se va a vender en otras tiendas por todo el mundo.
  • Nuevas categorías lanzadas en bienes de consumo y de salud y belleza, incluyendo la primera gama de cosméticos de Bob Esponja en la historia, así como productos de edición especial.

Digital

  • El debut de un canal de YouTube oficial de Bob Esponja a nivel mundial, que contendrá los momentos más emblemáticos de Bob Esponja, la música de la serie, nuevo contenido, incluyendo los cortos de “Los Misterios de Fondo de Bikini”, que exploran los secretos, escándalos y misterios sin resolver de Bob Esponja, y más. El contenido temático que se agregará semanalmente incluirá Tuesday Tunes, Throwback Thursdays y SpongeBob Saturdays.
  • Lanzamiento de un nuevo juego móvil global, que permitirá a los aficionados compartir la experiencia de Bob Esponja de ser un cocinero en Fondo de Bikini.
  • Nuevo contenido de cortos en YouTube, Facebook, Facebook Watch, Instagram y Twitter, celebrando a los fanáticos y sus episodios favoritos, momentos del elenco y más.

Alianzas de Arte y Moda

  • La marca de lifestyle Cynthia Rowley contará con un traje acuático de Bob Esponja en su desfile de la semana de la moda de Nueva York el martes, 12 de febrero.
  • El artista internacional Romero Britto re-imaginará a Bob Esponja con su característico estilo vibrante, audaz y colorido en una instalación de arte multimedia que se exhibirá en las experiencias pop-up de Bob Esponja en todo Estados Unidos.

Bob esponja es actualmente visto en 208 países y traducido a más de 55 idiomas. La serie es creada por Stephen Hillenburg. Marc Ceccarelli y Vincent Waller actúan como co-productores ejecutivos. Bob Esponja es producida por Nickelodeon en Burbank.

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'SpongeBob SquarePants' Celebrates Oscar Nominees with Parody Movie Posters

The 91st Academy Awards are being held this weekend, and a certain cartoon sponge is getting hyped for them in a pretty endearing way.


Nickelodeon's official social media accounts for SpongeBob SquarePants recently shared several parody posters, which imagine the various characters in the show's ensemble as the focus of Oscar-nominated movies. You can check them out below.

The parody posters are endearing, ranging from a young Patrick Star serving as the inspiration for A Sea Star is Born, to Squidward channeling his best Emily Blunt in the A Quiet Space poster. There's even a take on Marvel's Black Panther, which earned a historic seven nominations at this year's Oscars.

Regardless of whoever ends up taking home a trophy at Sunday's Oscars, it's hard to deny that the awards play a small part in this year's unique pop culture landscape. SpongeBob is earning its own sort of accolade in 2019 as well, with the Nickelodeon show planning a year-long "Best Year Ever" celebration in honor of the show's 20th anniversary.

“The tiny residents of Bikini Bottom have held the world’s attention for a remarkable 20 years and we owe it all to the monumental creator Stephen Hillenburg,” Ramsey Naito, EVP, Animation Production and Development, Nickelodeon, said in a statement. “This anniversary special is a love letter to everyone in the universe of SpongeBob, from the fans across the globe to the incredible creative team, crew and talent who continue to bring these great characters to life.”

SpongeBob SquarePants is no stranger to movie theatres himself, having already starred in two blockbusters and a third movie, The SpongeBob Movie: It's a Wonderful Sponge on the way, set to be released in Summer 2020. Nickelodeon also recently revealed plans to spin off the characters from SpongeBob SquarePants into their own stand-alone series, specials and feature-length movies.

The 91st Academy Awards will be held Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 8/7c on ABC.

Check out the movie posters below, and tell me which movie you'd watch in the theatre in the comments below!


'Black Pantser' starring SpongeBob SquarePants


'Bohemian Majesty', starring King Neptune


'A Sea Star Is Born', starring Patrick Star


'A Quiet Space', starring Squidward Tentacles

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Nicktoons UK to Host 'The Loud House' Premiere Week & 'Loud Your Family' Competition During February 2019 Half-Term

Things are going to get LOUD this February half-term when Nicktoons UK & Ireland premieres more brand-new episodes of Nickelodeon's hit animated series The Loud House daily at 4:30pm from Monday 18th February 2019!


And if that wasn't awesome enough, Nicktoons UK & Ireland will be hosting the "Loud Your Family" competition this half-term, in which one lucky fan will be able to win a cool picture of their family, just like the Loud House! For a chance to win, upload a photo of your family to nicktoons.co.uk! More information about Nickelodeon's "Loud Your Family" will be unveiled during Nicktoons' The Loud House Half-Term Premiere Week!


Update (20/2): Enter the "Loud Your Family" competition now at http://www.nicktoons.co.uk/microsite/loud-your-family/732iut

Below is a list of all-new The Loud House episodes set to debut on Nicktoons UK & Eire in February 2019!:

Monday 18th February 2019 - Really Loud Music: Hoping to win a song-writing contest, Luna contemplates whether she should go with a song that's true to her sound or try to make something that the whole world will love. (30 minute special)

Tuesday 19th February 2019 - House of Lies: After witnessing an excess of lying in the family, Lisa invents lie-detecting glasses to try and curb the fibs.

Wednesday 20th February 2019 - Game Boys: Lincoln asks to borrow Clyde's new gaming system, but Clyde struggles to trust that it's safe with him.

Thursday 21st February 2019 - Everybody Loves Leni: Torn between her work friends and her school friends, Leni tries to bring everyone together.

Friday 22nd February 2019 - Shop Girl: The kids worry that Leni is too weak and try to teach her how to be more aggressive.

Monday 25th February 2019 - The Loudest Thanksgiving: Faced with spending Thanksgiving apart, Lori and Bobby try to bring their crazy families together for the first time. (30 minute special)

Want to win tickets to Nickelodeon's 2019 Kids' Choice Awards in L.A.? Find out how HERE!

The "Loud Your Family" competition is open to U.K. and Republic of Ireland (ROI) residents aged 18+ only. The contest opens Monday 18th February 2019 and will close on Monday 4th March 2019. One entry per person. One winner will receive an animation portrait on a canvas or framed print. Full terms and conditions and privacy policy applies. See nicktoons.co.uk for more information.

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Nick Asia Announces Nickelodeon Fiesta 2019

Nickelodeon Asia and the Singapore Festival of Fun have announced the aweslime news that, following the tremendous success of the first two Nickelodeon Fiesta's, Nickelodeon Fiesta is back bigger than ever in 2019!


Nickelodeon will be serving Nicksters up a fabulous carnival of playful adventures at Nickelodeon Fiesta 2019, a FREE two day event being held over Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th March 2019, as part of the 2019 Singapore Festival Of Fun!

Fans can immerse yourself in the world of Nickelodeon favourites PAW Patrol, SpongeBob SquarePants and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Admission is free for everyone and to top that off, Nicksters will get to meet and greet their most-loved Nickelodeon characters in real life, yes, you read it right – real life! Furthermore, fans and their families can discover the historic story of how the trading port Clarke Quay used to be through fun and games. Fans can photograph these special moments with the characters and collect limited edition toys and memorabilia at the festival too!

NEW GAMES, NEW THRILLS!
Launch yourself into a fabulous carnival of adventures! Play at the game booths featuring themes from the biggest Nickelodeon shows, where you can get a feel of nostalgic trades like street cobblers, kacang puteh sellers or traditional bakers, and also stand to redeem limited edition Nickelodeon goodie bags*!

SET SAIL WITH NICKELODEON!
Journey on the first ever Nickelodeon Fiesta River Cruise** and get to know Singapore like never before. An experience you definitely don't want to miss!

LET'S GET CRAFTY!
Create your own Nickelodeon masterpieces*** - paint your own lantern, create flower garlands, and more! Unleash your imagination and get to bring home your creations!

*While stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.
**Limited scheduled times – free registration at Nickelodeon Fiesta River Cruise booth required.
***Limited scheduled times – free registration at Art & Craft Workshop booth required.

To celebrate this years Nickelodeon Fiesta, Nick Asia has launched a exclusive competition in which one family can win a trip to Nickelodeon Fiesta 2019! Visit https://www.nickelodeonasia.com/fiesta for more information and to enter! The contest closes March 2, 2019 at 11:59pm, Singapore Time.


About Singapore Festival of Fun 2019:

Presented by Clarke Quay, event organizer Magic Rock will bring the third annual Singapore Festival of Fun to Clarke Quay between Thursday 14th - Sunday 24th March 2019 to entertain Singapore residents and tourists of all ages through a raft of programming segments, including Nickelodeon Fiesta 2019, Magners International Comedy Festival, and Street Fest. Full details about this years Singapore Festival of Fun can be found online at http://festivaloffun.sg, as on Singapore Festival of Fun's official Facebook and Instagram pages. Nickelodeon is a supporting partner of Singapore Festival of Fun 2018.

From Khmer Times:

Event Spotlight: Singapore Festival of Fun

With the upcoming Singapore Festival of Fun, the island state is going to take adventure, dining and entertainment to a whole new level, and your whole family is invited to join in the fun!

Every March, Clarke Quay offers interactive fun for the whole family with the three-in-one Singapore Festival of Fun. The 10-day extravaganza consists of children’s fair, festival of street performers and a string of comedy shows that will leave you loving Singapore even more. From 8 – 18 March, experience Clarke Quay – the once bustling port that has transformed itself into an upbeat lifestyle district – become a place that offers the young and the young at heart thrilling experiences and much.

Start your fun adventure with a good laugh out loud session, at Magners International Comedy Festival Singapore (8 – 11 Mar). Listen to no-holds-barred jokes of decorated international comedians, with headline acts like American comedian, Dough Stanhope, UK’s Best Newcomer to Comedy of 2016, Yuriko Kotani, and Hong Kong’s 2014 Comedy Competition winner, Jim Brewsky. Singapore’s homegrown comedians will also take the spotlight, giving you more reason to laugh your heads off. All of these hilariously funny comedians will be taking comedy a notch higher and you will probably still be laughing days after!.

Continue the family fun at Nickelodeon Fiesta (10 & 11 Mar) and immerse yourself in the world of PAW Patrol, SpongeBob SquarePants and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Admission is free for everyone and to top that off, meet your most-loved cartoon characters in real life, yes, you read it right – real life. Furthermore, you and your family can discover the historic story of the trading port Clarke Quay used to be through fun and games. You can photograph these special moments with the characters and collect limited edition toys and memorabilia at the festival too.

And if you’re looking to something more bizarre, witness the incredible street performers from London’s Covent Garden live at the Street Fest (13 – 18 Mar). Catch the contortionist, Bendy Em, as well as some of the world’s most peculiarly amazing daredevils, gymnasts and jugglers like Pancho Libre, Jump Stilts Extreme and Circus Sonas with stunts never seen before in Singapore! Their unmissable acts will be leaving you in awe and fascination, excited for the next Singapore Festival of Fun.

With so many fun activities at Clarke Quay for your whole family, don’t wait any longer to get your tickets for the Singapore Festival of Fun!

Visit: https://www.visitsingapore.com/festivals-events-singapore/annual-highlights/singapore-festival-of-fun/ for more details.

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From Nickelodeon Asia's Nickelodeon Fiesta 2019 Facebook Event:

Good things come in threes and the third edition of Nickelodeon Fiesta held on 23rd and 24th March, promises to be a fabulous carnival of adventures! The two-day free event at Clarke Quay will feature playful Nickelodeon activities that are inspired by Singapore’s rich history and traditional trades.

Look forward to game booths and activities with themes from the biggest Nickelodeon shows, where kids and families can get a feel of local nostalgic trades such as street cobblers, the kacang puteh man, ice cream seller or the traditional baker, and also stand a chance to take home Nickelodeon collectibles.

Not to be missed too are the stage games and photo opportunities with family favourite characters from shows like SpongeBob SquarePants, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and Dora the Explorer! Fans from the region who wish to attend Nickelodeon Fiesta, look out for a contest from 10 February on nick-asia.com, where you can win a trip to Singapore to experience Nickelodeon Fiesta 2019!

ACTIVITIES
Stage Games and Photo Opportunities
Take selfies with your favorite Nickelodeon characters, play stage games and win prizes!

New Games, New Thrills!
Launch yourself into a fabulous carnival of adventures! Play at the game booths featuring themes from the biggest Nickelodeon shows, where you can get a feel of nostalgic trades like street cobblers, kacang puteh sellers or traditional bakers, and also stand to redeem limited edition Nickelodeon goodie bags*!

Set Sail with Nickelodeon!
Journey on the first ever Nickelodeon Fiesta River Cruise** and get to know Singapore like never before.
An experience you definitely don’t want to miss!

Let’s Get Crafty!
Create your own Nickelodeon masterpieces** - paint your own lantern, create flower garlands, and more!
Unleash your imagination and get to bring home your creations!

*While stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.
** Limited scheduled times – free registration at Nickelodeon Fiesta River Cruise booth required
*** Limited scheduled times – free registration at Art & Craft Workshop booth required

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Nickelodeon Benelux Premieres '44 Cats'

Nickelodeon Benelux started to premiere and show the brand-new CG-animated preschool series 44 Cats on Monday 11th February 2019! Created and directed by Iginio Straffi, the founder of Italian content powerhouse Rainbow Group, the makers of Winx Club and Regal Academy, and produced by Rainbow in collaboration with Antoniano Bologna and Rai Ragazzi, Nickelodeon is currently airing brand-new episodes of 44 Cats daily at 15:45 uur on Nickelodeon Netherlands (Nederland) and at 16:00 uur on Nickelodeon Belgium (België; Flanders).


Set in the world of animals, 44 Cats (52 eps x c. 13') follows the daily adventures of Lampo, Milady, Pilou, and Meatball – four adorable kittens who are part of a music band named The Buffycats.

The protagonists live and play in the Clubhouse, a garage beside old Granny Pina’s house. Their adventures explore the themes of friendship and altruism: the four cats love helping others and always find creative solutions to everyday hitches and help other cats in need. The series promotes positive attitudes and conveys educational messages dealing with important themes such as tolerance, diversity and solidarity in a funny way.

This eagerly anticipated show made its world debut on Rai Yoyo in Italy on Monday 12th November 2018. Nickelodeon International acquired the broadcast rights to the series in May 2018, and will roll the animated series out on Nickelodeon channels and branded blocks around the world, excluding in the U.S. and Latin America, throughout 2019.

44 Cats is inspired by the very popular Italian kids song "44 Gatti", which, in 1968, won the 10th edition of the Zecchino d'Oro and has since entered the collective imagination of Italians.



44 Cats is the first Rainbow Group production jointly developed with Bardel Entertainment, the Canadian animation studio it acquired in 2015, and jointly produced in collaboration with Antoniano Bologna and Rai Ragazzi, and combines great music and edutainment with high quality animation. The series also marks Rainbow’s (Winx Club, Regal Academy, Mia and me, Maggie & Bianca Fashion Friends) inaugural foray into preschool programming.

Rainbow inked a licensing deal for 44 Cats with Thai Group’s Hong Kong-based company, Toy Plus in August 2018. Under the terms of the agreement, Toy Plus will develop a variety of products including interactive plush, figurines, play sets, musical toys and more based on the music, creative play patterns and collectability featured in the series. The line of merchandise debuted in Hong Kong in October, and is slated to become available for purchase around the world in fall 2019.

Rainbow has also secured a new licensing deal for 44 Cats with holistic lifestyle company Artsana Group. Under the agreement, the company will develop a range of licensed 44 Cats-themed infant educational toys for infants and a nursing line under its Chicco brand, the largest infant brand in Europe. The deal also includes apparel and accessories collections by Prenatal and Chicco. Products are expected to hit retail shelves later this year and will be supported by a dedicated, high-level marketing campaign delivered jointly by Rainbow and Artsana Group, which is also based in Italy.

Viewers can visit the official 44 Cats show website at 44cats.tv to find out more about the show and its musical stars, as well as watch exclusive video clips, play pawesome games and download purr-tastic activities. Fans also also visit nickelodeon.nl and nickelodeon.be to watch full-length episodes of 44 Cats dubbed in Dutch, and like the official Nickelodeon Nederland and Nickelodeon België Facebook (NL | BE) and Instagram (NL) pages for the latest Nickelodeon news and highlights.



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