Below is a round-up of Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand's programming highlights for October and November 2019!
October, November and December 2019 on Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand
All times AEDT.
ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?
New Three Part Limited Series
Premiering: Weeknights at 6:00pm between Monday 28th - Wednesday 30th October 2019
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Nickelodeon’s chillingly popular Are You Afraid of the Dark? returns this October for a spooktacular Halloween event!
Gather your midnight dust and get ready for an epic triology as the 90’s classic returns to Nickelodeon re-imagined as a limited miniseries. Join the fresh new faces of the Midnight Society as they submit for approval terrifying tales about the Carnival of Doom, only to have the events of the story come to life!
Meet the new Midnight Society;
Gavin, played by Sam Ashe Arnold (Best.Worst.Weekend.Ever.);
Akiko, played by Miya Cech (Rim of the World, Always Be My Maybe);
Louise, played by Tamara Smart (Artemis Fowl, The Worst Witch);
Graham, played by Jeremy Taylor (It, Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween);
Rachel, played by Lyliana Wray (Top Gun: Maverick, Black-ish);
The Carnival of Doom’s ringmaster, Mr. Tophat, is played by Rafael Casal (Blindspotting)
About Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Inspired by the classic art of storytelling, Nickelodeon’s original Are You Afraid of the Dark? series ran from 1992-1996 and 1999-2000 and broke the mold by exploring a whole new genre of entertainment. One of the most iconic series from the ‘90s, Are You Afraid of the Dark? delivered riveting stories of horror to young audiences, all from a kid’s perspective.
HENRY DANGER
New EPISODES
Premiering: From Monday 7th October 2019 at 5:00pm
Get set for brand new adventures with Kid Danger and Captain Man in all new episodes of Henry Danger!
HUNTER STREET SEASON 3
New Special
Premiering: Weekdays at 5;30pm from Monday 11th November 2019
Mystery and adventure returns to Nickelodeon in the third season of the hit live-action series
Hunter Street!
A lot has changed for the Hunter family in season three, and a mysterious treasure map brings them on a new and exciting adventure. The Hunter kids will once again need to work together, along with some new friends, to uncover the hidden treasure, outwit dangerous enemies, and discover major secrets about their family’s past along the way.
In the premiere episode, "The Birthday Gift", Anika is celebrating her 14th birthday when she is sent an unusual present – a miniature pyramid wrapped inside a torn treasure map. Before the kids can figure out what it means and who sent it, their parents announce they’ve booked a vacation to get away from renovations at the Hunter Museum. Once there, Sal discovers the gifts tied to a long-lost Aztec treasure – and an ancient curse. A new mystery has begun!
Hunter Street season three stars Kyra Smith as the outgoing leader Anika; Daan Creyghton as Sal, the genius of the bunch; Kate Bensdorp as the adventurous and youngest Hunter sibling Evie; Wilson Radjou-Pujalte as the talented artist Jake; Eliyha Altena as their quirky new friend Oliver; and Sarah Nauta as their brave new friend Jasmyn. Both Altena and Nauta also appeared in the Dutch counterpart of
Hunter Street,
De Ludwigs.
Hunter Street is produced by Blooming Media, and was co-developed with the Nickelodeon Netherlands series
De Ludwigs.
JOJO'S FOLLOW YOUR D.R.E.A.M. SPECIAL
New Special
Premiering: Friday 22nd November 2019 at 8:15pm
Siwanatorz are in for a treat this November as Nickelodeon lifts back the curtain back on JoJo’s EPIC 2019 D.R.E.A.M. Tour! The half-hour special, JoJo’s Follow Your D.R.E.A.M. Special, offers an exclusive backstage pass to Siwa superfans, following the talented singer, dancer, entrepreneur, and YouTube sensation, JoJo Siwa, on her 70 city tour across the US, UK and Ireland!
Tune in to see what happens both on and off the stage, and what an average tour day is like for the 16-year-old mega star.
JoJo's is bringing her D.R.E.A.M. Tour to Australia in January 2020! Click the following link for all the deets!:
http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2019/09/nickelodeon-superstar-jojo-siwa.html
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS
Halloween Mini Marathon and New Special
Airing: Saturday 26th October 2019 from 2:00pm
Time to get your scare pants on for a SpongeBob SquarePants spooky Halloween special event.
SpongeBob fans can tune in from 2pm for the ‘Best ScarePants Ever!’ mini marathon featuring two hours of Halloween themed episodes followed by a ghastly new episode, The Ghost of Plankton.
In the episode premiere, diabolical ‘Chum Bucket’ restaurant owner Plankton tries his luck at becoming a ghost in order to steal the secret Krabby Patty formula. First a few spine-chilling lessons from Bikini Bottom’s resident ghost, The Flying Dutchman then back to finding the formula. Will Plankton finally succeed in snatching the secret recipe?
Halloween episodes include:
- The Legend of Boo-Kini Bottom – A special stop-motion episode
- It Came from Goo Lagoon
- Don’t Look Now / Séance Schméance
- The Night Patty
- Ghoul Fools
About SpongeBob SquarePants
Deep down in the city of Bikini Bottom lives a square yellow sea sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants. Living in a pineapple with his pet snail Gary, SpongeBob loves his job as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab and has a knack for getting into trouble without really trying.
When he's not getting on his cranky neighbour Squidward's nerves, SpongeBob is usually smack in the middle of a strange situation with his best starfish buddy, Patrick Star.
Halloween Specials
Airing: Monday 21st - Thursday 31st October 2019 at 5:00pm
Treat yourself to the best Halloween specials in town, weekdays at 5:00pm between Monday 21st - Thursday 31st October 2019!
Double Dare
New Episodes
Premiering: Weekdays at 6:00pm between Monday 21st - Friday 25th October 2019!
Double, Double, Toil... and Dares? Nickelodeon is bringing viewers double the scares in brand-new episodes of Double Dare, weekdays at 6:00pm between Monday 21st - Friday 25th October 2019!
HENRY DANGER, THE MUSICAL
New Special
Premiering: Friday 29th November 2019 at 5:30pm
Get your pipes warmed up for an epic Friday night with an hour-long special, Henry Danger The Musical!
In a series first, everyone’s favourite masked superheroes (and the entirety of Swellview!) will break into song after villain Frankini (Frankie Grande) uses a device to put a musical curse over the town. The curse leaves Kid Danger and Captain Man forced to sing and dance through their rescue plans. But, when Captain Man cracks under the pressure, it’s up to Kid Danger to remind him how to be a hero again. Can the duo save the day?
Fans can listen to the official Henry Danger The Musical Original Soundtrack on Spotify or Apple Music, or purchase on iTunes.
About Henry Danger
Henry Hart is a teenager with a secret identity working as the apprentice to superhero Captain Man. Known as Kid Danger when he’s saving the world, Henry leads a double life and must balance the challenges of school and being a teen with the crazy adventures of a crime fighter. In the United States, Henry Danger The Musical was the highest rating episode of the longstanding, five-season series, to date.
October, November and December 2019 on Nick Jr. Australia
All times local.
BECCA'S BUNCH
New Show
Premiering: Monday 7th October 2019 at 7:30am
Airs: Weekdays at 7:30am
Discover Nick Jr.’s brand new preschool series, Becca’s Bunch, featuring Becca, a little bird who embarks on big adventures and solves problems with her animal friends.
In the series premiere, Beddy, Set, Go / Mayor for a Day, Pedro decides to have a nap rather than race Casper and Jasper, so Becca turns Pedro’s bed into a go-cart and requests for the race to begin! Then in the second part of the episode, Becca volunteers to be Mayor for the Day and answers everyone’s requests with a “yes,” wreaking havoc on Wagtail Woods. What will Becca and her bunch do to ensure “all’s good in the Woods”?
About Becca’s Bunch:
Becca is a little bird with a big appetite for adventure. She loves helping her Wagtail neighbours. Though she sometimes bites off more than she can chew, Becca knows that with her friends Russell, Sylvia, and Pedro by her side, nothing is impossible!
Becca’s Bunch is an innovative mixed-technique animated series featuring handmade puppet characters. The series teaches preschoolers about problem-solving, kindness and empathy.
Nick Jr. BOO FEST
Airs: Everyday from 8:30am from Monday 21st October 2019
Tune into your FAVOURITE Nick Jr. shows for Halloween, every day from 8.30am!
Nick Jr. Unwrapped
Christmas Stunt
Airing Everyday at 8:30am from Sunday 1st December 2019
Every day @ 8.30am Nick Jr. will be unwrapping a SURPRISE holiday special on Nick Jr. with DAILY PRIZES to be WON! 😍🎁
Paw Patrol: Mighty Pups, Super Paws: When Super Kitties Attack
New Special
Premiering Friday 29th November 2019 at 5:00pm from Sunday 1st December 2019!
The Kitty Catastrophe crew get super powers, and now those little kittens are causing big problems all over town! It'll take the Mighty Pups and their Super Paws to stop them.
October, November and December 2019 on Nick Jr. New Zealand
All times local.
HALLOWEEN SPOOKY MARATHON
Airing: Sunday 27th October 2019 from 11:30am
Prepare for Halloween with a spooky Sunday featuring brand new, Halloween-themed episodes of PAW Patrol, Abby Hatcher and Butterbean’s Café, followed by an epic marathon of spooky episodes from additional Nick Jr. series.
Beginning at 11.30am with the first new PAW Patrol episode, Pups and the Werepuppy, Rocky goes missing at Uncle Otis's cabin, and the PAW Patrol needs to solve the mystery of the Werepuppy!
Then in Pups Save the Trick-or-Treaters, it's Halloween in Adventure Bay, and a mysterious kid in a giant spider costume is taking all the treats from the Trick-Or-Treaters! Can the pups identify the kid and save Halloween?
The fun continues with Abby Hatcher in Trick or Treat Otis, followed by Butterbean’s Café – A Bean for Halloween.
Then the marathon begins, featuring themed episodes of Sunny Day, Shimmer & Shine, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Nella the Princess Knight, Kiva Can Do! and Rusty Rivets.
BECCA'S BUNCH
New Show
Premiering: Monday 18th November 2019 at 11:45am
Airs: Weekdays at 11:45am
Discover Nick Jr.’s brand new preschool series, Becca’s Bunch, featuring Becca, a little bird who embarks on big adventures and solves problems with her animal friends.
In the series premiere, Beddy, Set, Go / Mayor for a Day, Pedro decides to have a nap rather than race Casper and Jasper, so Becca turns Pedro’s bed into a go-cart and requests for the race to begin! Then in the second part of the episode, Becca volunteers to be Mayor for the Day and answers everyone’s requests with a “yes,” wreaking havoc on Wagtail Woods. What will Becca and her bunch do to ensure “all’s good in the Woods”?
About Becca’s Bunch:
Becca is a little bird with a big appetite for adventure. She loves helping her Wagtail neighbours. Though she sometimes bites off more than she can chew, Becca knows that with her friends Russell, Sylvia, and Pedro by her side, nothing is impossible!
Becca’s Bunch is an innovative mixed-technique animated series featuring handmade puppet characters. The series teaches preschoolers about problem-solving, kindness and empathy.
From
Mediaweek Australia:
Foxtel Kids is getting in on the Halloween fun with a range of programming available to stream On Demand. Check out the Halloween Laughs collection for the older kids and Trick Or Treat? collection for the pre-schoolers.
Halloween Laughs is available to stream now and includes spooky series, movies and scary episodes from: Nickelodeon’s Are You Afraid Of The Dark?, Double Dare, Haunted Hathaways, Henry Danger, Liar, Liar Vampire (movie), Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, Spongebob SquarePants, and The Boy Who Cried Werewolf (movie); Disney Channel’s Jessie and Zombies (movie); Boomerang’s Mr. Bean: The Animated Series; and from Cartoon Network Foster’s Home For Imaginary Friends, Johnny Test, Summer Camp Island, Teen Titans Go!, Uncle Grandpa, and Unikitty.
Trick Or Treat? is available to stream now and includes spooky series and scary episodes from: Nick Jr’s Becca’s Bunch, Bubble Guppies, Corn & Peg, Dora and Friends, Dora The Explorer, Paw Patrol, Shimmer and Shine, and Team Umizoomi; CBeebies’ Charlie And Lola, Go Jetters, Hey Duggee, Katie Morag, Ruff Ruff Tweet And Dave, Sarah & Duck, The Furchester Hotel, and Thomas & Friends; and Disney Junior’s Vampirina.
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Originally published: Saturday, October 05, 2019.
Original source: SKY TV Australia; Additional source: The Official Foxtel Australia TV Guide.
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