Monday, September 02, 2019

'Thomas & Friends' Season 23 Steams onto Milkshake! in the UK

ALL ABOARD! Channel 5's Milkshake! preschool programming strand in the UK today, Monday 2nd September 2019, started to premiere brand-new episodes from the all-new 23rd season of Thomas & Friends, titled "Big World! Big Adventures!" at 6:55am! Following launch, new episodes of Thomas & Friends: "Big World! Big Adventures!" will continue to air weekdays at 6:55am on Milkshake!.


Just when you thought Thomas had been everywhere, he's off again for even more big adventures! Continuing the "Big World! Big Adventures!" theme, Thomas & Friends season 23 will see the beloved blue engine explore new locations, including Brazil, meeting new friends and learning about new cultures with fast-paced action and story lines.

The new season will feature 20 11-minute episodes and 3 22-minute specials, including the two-part special "Digs & Discoveries" in which Thomas visits Italy and digs up the truth behind a mysterious legend!

To celebrate the premiere of Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! season 23, Kemi was joined by The Fat Controller (costumed character) in the Milkshake! studio.



Get set for more friendships, more adventure and more fun in Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! season 23! The world's just a train ride away!

Below is a list of brand-new Thomas & Friends: "Big World! Big Adventures!" season 23 episodes set to premiere on Milkshake! during September 2019:

Monday 2nd September 2019 - Free the Roads: Bulgy thinks people should travel by bus instead of rail, and when he sees an accident at the construction site that pollutes the water tower, he does not tell anyone.

Tuesday 3rd September 2019 - Chucklesome Trucks: Everyone fears the worst when Rebecca works with the Troublesome Trucks, but she finds that the naughty trucks can be highly entertaining.

Wednesday 4th September 2019 - Heart of Gold: Toby is sent to work at the castle while Stephen is being serviced, but some of the passengers make fun of him.

Thursday 5th September 2019 - Crowning Around: Rajiv is devastated when he loses his crown, thinking that it's the only reason he is any good at anything. However, that night Noor Jehan's brakes fail, and Rajiv saves the day as she is about to crash into Shankar, discovering that he can be a useful engine without his crown after all.

Friday 6th September 2019 - Gordon Gets the Giggles: Gordon gets the giggles and becomes worried that if he cannot stop laughing, he will lose the Express and be given just `silly" jobs to do.

Monday 9th September 2019 - Batucada: Thomas is working in Brazil when he meets a band, who invite him to start a carnival as the carriages he is pulling make great percussion sounds as they roll along.

Tuesday 10th September 2019 - Gordon Gets the Giggles: Gordon gets the giggles and becomes worried that if he cannot stop laughing, he will lose the Express and be given just `silly" jobs to do.

Wednesday 11th September 2019 - Thomas Makes a Mistake: Charubala asks Thomas to deliver some silk to a famous fashion designer, but he accidently delivers it to the wrong station.

Thursday 12th September 2019 - Diesel Do Right: Diesel resents being scolded when he makes a mistake, and takes advantage of Rebecca's good nature.

Friday 13th September 2019 - Grudge Match: Thomas thinks that Raul the Brazilian tank engine is fun because he turns every boring task into a game.

Thomas & Friends season 23 premiered on the Nick Jr. channel in the U.S. in May 2019.

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About Milkshake!

Channel 5’s Milkshake is home to some of the world’s favourite preschool characters. There is a range of stimulating and engaging programmes that include strong story led animation, genuine documentaries for pre-schoolers and presenter led high quality musical entertainment. 2016 saw Milkshake! achieve its strongest year to date amongst Children, 4-9s, HWKs and HWKs 0-3. Milkshake! was the number one breakfast destination (6-9am) for Children and 4-9s in 2016. Channel 5 broadcasts 24 hours of children's programmes every week. Milkshake is on air from 0600 - 0915 every weekday and 0600 - 10.00 on Saturday and Sunday. For further information visit www.milkshake.tv

About Channel 5

Channel 5 launched as Britain's fifth public service channel in March 1997 and has been owned by Viacom International Media Networks since September 2014. Channel 5, 5STAR, 5USA and Spike reach 4 in 5 of the UK viewing public each month with a broad mix of popular content for all the family across entertainment, documentaries, sport, drama from the UK and US, films, reality, comedy, children’s and news. My5 is a new service allowing viewers to watch content online for free from Channel 5, 5STAR, 5USA, and 5Spike.

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Angela de Silva to Guest Star in 'Ryan's Mystery Playdate' Halloween Special

Angela de Silva has revealed the exciting news in an interview with the San Marino Tribune that the actor will be guest starring in a special Halloween episode of Nickelodeon's top-rated preschool series Ryan's Mystery Playdate, which will premiere in October 2019!


“I most recently filmed the Halloween special of the number one Nickelodeon Show, ‘Ryan’s Mystery Playdate,’ which will air this October,” the actor told the San Marino Tribune.

A 2001 graduate of San Marino High School in San Marino, California, Angela has featured in movies, TV shows and shorts such as She's Just Not That Into You, 10 Things I Hate About You (the TV series based on the hit movie), The Secret Life of the American Teenager, 2 Broke Girls, Awkward., That's What Facebook's For!, Infestation: Day One, The Ladies Room, Sucker, Barackula: The Musical, and Untold Stories of the ER. Angela has also directed, written and produced episodes of She's Just Not That Into You.

Starring Ryan from Ryan ToysReview, in Ryan’s Mystery Playdate, Ryan, his parents and animated friends Gus the Gummy Gator and Combo Panda, work together to complete unique challenges and unlock mystery boxes that contain hints to help him discover who his mystery playdate is. The series encourages physical play, models positive family relationships and features a creative problem-solving curriculum.

Visit nickjr.com, Like the show on Facebook and follow the series on Instagram for more Ryan's Mystery Playdate.

Conscious of her expanding role in the entertainment business, de Silva realized she was as passionate about activism as she was acting. A resident of West Hollywood, she was appointed in June by its city council to serve on the Women’s Advisory Board for the City of West Hollywood.

“Activism work has always been important to me,” she said. “We help plan many women’s events, leadership conferences and give input to the city council about women’s issues to be addressed to Congress. We also co-sponsor many ‘Women in Film’ Events, and have our annual Women’s Equality Day this Sunday, August 25.”

She also oversees a monthly women’s empowerment group and is in the process of starting a non-profit organization which aims to feed the homeless and provide jobs for people just out of community training programs. But de Silva feels she has reached the pinnacle of whatever political career may exist.

“People joke that I should run for city council or for mayor,” she said with a hearty laugh.

“But I am not a fan of the election process. I like being involved but I don’t think I want to run at this time. I’m excited to continue to watch everything unfold, and the more I remember to come back to the present moment and have gratitude for what is around me, the more I am able to see all the everyday miracles and really enjoy the journey.”

Her parents, Ann & Jay de Silva, still reside in nearby Chapman Woods. She has a sister, Sandra, and brother, Dinesh, and still considers San Marino “home.”

“I never take for granted how fortunate I am to be following my passions so close to my parents, brother and sister’s families, and hometown of San Marino,” de Silva concluded. “Having gone to kindergarten at Valentine, then all they way to graduating from San Marino High School in 2001, I always feel nostalgic driving through the neighborhoods and on Huntington Drive. Though so much has changed, I’ll never forget the numerous Homecoming and 4th of July parades, visits to the Huntington Library, and so many other wonderful memories. I know that what I learned in those years in San Marino helped shape the person I am today.”

Update (9/2) - Ryan ToysReview has announced that there'll also be a Ryan's Mystery Playdate Christmas holiday special!:


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Originally published: Friday, August 23, 2019 at 22:55 BST

Update H/T: Special thanks to @RealMagitroopa for the news!
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SpongeBob Draw from Memory Challenge! 🧠 w/ Annie, Hayley, Jayden & Armani | Nickelodeon

SpongeBob Draw from Memory Challenge! 🧠 w/ Annie, Hayley, Jayden & Armani | Nick



Annie and Hayley LeBlanc, Jayden Bartels, and Armani Jackson may be SpongeBob fans, but do they REALLY know what the characters look like? Is SpongeBob actually a square? Does Patrick have points? And who is Karen? How well could YOU draw SpongeBob from memory? Let me know in the comments!

Whose lie SHOCKED you the most?! 😮

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CALLING ALL GOOFY GOOBERS! (ROCK!) Are ya ready for a deep dive into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants? The SpongeBob YouTube channel is THE PLACE for all fan-favorite SpongeBob moments! We’re serving up everything from legendary scenes to remixes of classic songs to deep dives into Bikini Bottom lore. Be sure to check back every week for Music Mondays, Wumbo Wednesdays, and Flashback Fridays! Subscribe now at https://www.youtube.com/SpongeBobOfficial!

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On This Day in 1998 | The Wild Thornberrys Premiered on Nickelodeon

On This Day in 1998 | The Wild Thornberrys Premiered on Nickelodeon


On this day 21 YEARS AGO The Wild Thornberrys premiered on Nickelodeon! Isn't that just smashing?! Still jealous of Eliza's life, tho.

Nicktoons Facts: The Wild Thornberrys was created by Gabor Csupo and Arlene Klasky with Steve Pepoon, David Silverman and Stephen Sustarsic, the third Klasky Csupo collaboration for Nickelodeon. It premiered on September 1, 1998 and ran for 92 episodes over 5 seasons, plus two feature films (The Wild Thornberrys Movie and Rugrats Go Wild) and a TV movie (The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie). The voice cast of The Wild Thornberrys included Lacey Chabert (Meg Griffin in the first season of Family Guy) as Eliza Thornberry, Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers as Donnie and Tim Curry (The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Stephen King's It) as Nigel Thornberry.

Also on this day 26 years ago: Nickelodeon UK launched!

Check out Nickelodeon's On This Day and Remember When Facebook pages to find out awesome Nick moments from every era throughout Nickelodeon history!

Watch all your ‘80s, ‘90s, and ‘00s Nickelodeon favorites on NickRewind, your late-night destination for your favorite childhood Nickelodeon cartoons and live-action shows! NickSplat doesn't question football-shaped heads, but embrace them - along with Reptar bars, a Big Ear of Corn, orange soda, and even slime for Pete (and Pete's) sake. Make your slime-covered Nickelodeon childhood dreams come true every night on TeenNick USA, and anytime you want on NickSplat on VRV AND NOW ON Nick Pluto TV!

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On This Day in 1998 | Cousin Skeeter Premiered on Nickelodeon

On This Day in 1998 | Cousin Skeeter Premiered on Nickelodeon


On this day 21 YEARS AGO Cousin Skeeter premiered on Nickelodeon! How old were you when you first met Cousin Skeeter?

Also on this day 26 years ago: Nickelodeon UK launched!

Cousin Skeeter starred Robert Ri'chard as Bobby, a young boy whose life changed when his strange cousin Skeeter came to live with his family. With Skeeter's help, Bobby learns life lessons and tackles the ups and downs of growing up. The show also included Meagan Good as Bobby's friend Nina, Rondell Sheridan as Bobby's father Andre, and Angela Means as Bobby's mother Vanessa. Skeeter is portrayed by a hand puppet with Bill Bellamy providing his voice,[1] and Drew Massey performing the puppetry, assisted by Alice Dinnean. Within the show, Skeeter is treated like a regular human and no mention of him being a puppet is made. Although the series was shot in a single-camera format, the show used a laugh track. The series ran for 52 episodes over three seasons between September 1, 1998 – May 19, 2001. The show's theme song is an alternate version of 702's 1996 hit "Steelo", written by Missy Elliott.


Meagan Good recently shared behind-the-scenes stories from Cousin Skeeter (like the time she got pulled over by Shaquille O’Neal!) on an episode of Throw Back with Nickelodeon hosted by Anthony Padilla (her reaction to seeing Cousin Skeeter puppet for the first time in 20 YEARS 😭)!



Check out Nickelodeon's On This Day and Remember When Facebook pages to find out awesome Nick moments from every era throughout Nickelodeon history!

Watch all your ‘80s, ‘90s, and ‘00s Nickelodeon favorites on NickRewind, your late-night destination for your favorite childhood Nickelodeon cartoons and live-action shows! NickSplat doesn't question football-shaped heads, but embrace them - along with Reptar bars, a Big Ear of Corn, orange soda, and even slime for Pete (and Pete's) sake. Make your slime-covered Nickelodeon childhood dreams come true every night on TeenNick USA, and anytime you want on NickSplat on VRV AND NOW ON Nick Pluto TV!

Like NickRewind on Facebook, subscribe to the NickRewind YouTube channel and follow NickRewind on Twitter and Instagram for exclusive digital content from all of your throwback favorites like Rugrats, Hey Arnold!, iCarly, Victorious, Kenan & Kel, CatDog, Doug, Rocko’s Modern Life, The Amanda Show, Clarissa Explains It All, The Ren & Stimpy Show, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, and so much more!

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