Saturday, January 25, 2020

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What did you think of the series premiere of Nickelodeon’s brand new family game show, The Crystal Maze? Vote in the poll and sound off in the comments below!

'SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle For Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated' Gets Two Special Editions

First revealed back in June, THQ Nordic and Nickelodeon have announced that SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated, the remake of the much-loved GameCube-era platformer, is getting not one, but two special editions that include a whole load of physical SpongeBob goodies. You might want to start saving now for its non-specific '2020' release date, though, because they won't come cheap - especially the F.U.N. Edition.


Update (1/20/2020) - Nintendo has reportedly announced that SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated will be released on Friday, May 22, 2020!

Update (1/25/2020) - Nintendo may have accidentally let slip SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated's release date, because publisher THQ Nordic has said they haven't even decided on one yet. Also, a version of this game is $300. Hopefully the magic Conch Shell will announce the release date soon!

The first of the two bundles is the Shiny Edition. You can view it the trailer below and it includes the following:



- An 8"/20cm SpongeBob Figurine with Golden Spatula and flexible tongue
- Wallstickers
- 6 Lithographs
- SpongeBob SquarePants tennis socks
- The Game itself
- SRP: $149.99/€149.99/£139.99

The gorgeously sculpted and painted 8″/20cm miniature statue of SpongeBob depicts him wielding his Golden Spatula and letting loose a thunderous tongue-flicking victory screech as his trusty pet snail Gary gives him a perplexed look.

The pricier and shinier F.U.N. Edition, which you'll see in the trailer below, includes all that plus some extras:


- An 8"/20cm SpongeBob Figurine with Golden Spatula and flexible tongue
- A 7"/18cm Figurine of Patrick
- The Sandy 8"/20cm Figurine
- Wallstickers
- A set of Tiki Keyrings
- 6 Lithographs
- SpongeBob SquarePants tennis socks
- The Game itself
- SRP: $299.99/€299.99/£259.99

The statues and assorted goodies certainly look lovely, and even though they are a bit pricier than just buying the game, die-hard SpongeBob fans may well be tempted by these treasure troves.

Both editions will be available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch when the game launches in 2020 and are ready for pre-orders now.

While Amazon UK is showing all editions available to pre-order now, the U.S. branch at this time has all editions listed as "Currently Unavailable".

An updated edition of the much-loved 2003 platform adventure, Battle for Bikini Bottom has been remade from scratch by Austrian developer Purple Lamp Studios, rebuilding the original's colorful world and characters for a whole new generation of video game and SpongeBob fans. Players take control of Patrick, Sandy and, of course, SpongeBob himself, in a quest to thwart the evil Plankton and his nefarious schemes.


If you missed the original announcement of the remake back in June, here's a summary of the salient points from the official blurb:

- Play as SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy and use their unique sets of skills
- Thwart Plankton's evil plan to rule Bikini Bottom with his army of wacky robots
- Meet countless characters from the beloved series
- Faithful remake of one of the best SpongeBob games ever created
- High-end visuals, modern resolutions and carefully polished gameplay
- Brand new horde mode multiplayer for up to two players, online and offline
- Restored content that was cut from the original game like the Robo Squidward boss fight and more

Are you fan enough to splash out on these special submarinal editions? Let me know how far your fandom goes with a comment in the usual place.

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Originally published: Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 20:04 BST.

Original source: Nintendo Life; Additional sources: Destructoid, Push Square, Nintendo Enthusiast, Twitter /@MaskedAnimation, @OFFICIALJakeLeB.
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What is the Crystal Maze? | New Show Premieres Friday, Jan. 24, at 7:00 p.m. on Nickelodeon USA

Learn the ways of The Crystal Maze with "The Maze Master" Adam Conover! 🔮 Nickelodeon's brand new competition series premieres Friday, Jan. 24, at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT), only on Nick USA!


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Nickelodeon's The Crystal Maze is an all-new version of the legendary UK hit series, premiering Friday, Jan. 24, at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT). The Crystal Maze will feature comedian/writer Adam Conover as the Maze Master, charged with guiding one family team through physical and mental challenges set within an elaborate labyrinth of four giant and immersive themed zones: Aztec, Eastern, Futuristic and Industrial.

The premiere episode of The Crystal Maze will feature a family from Houston, Texas, tackling a range of challenges in the maze for the first time ever for U.S. audiences. This season will feature families from: Scottsdale, Ariz; Lake Forest, Calif; Eastvale, Calif ; St. Augustine, Fla; Windemere, Fla; Chester, Va; Germantown, Tenn; Carollton, Texas; and Wheaton, Ill.

In each episode, the youngest family member takes on the role of team Captain. The successful completion of escape-room style challenges are rewarded with a “time crystal” granting the family five seconds in the centerpiece final zone called the Crystal Dome. The more crystals gathered throughout the game, the more time each family has for a dramatic clock countdown challenge inside the iconic Dome for a chance to win up to $25,000.

A current ratings smash in the UK, The Crystal Maze has been a beloved family and cult favorite since the mid ‘90s, with the current global popularity of the escape room phenomena reigniting interest further. The show was recently rebooted to great success with celebrity, charity and family seasons in UK, Australia and beyond.

The Crystal Maze is co-produced by Bunim/Murray Productions (The Real World, The Challenge, Born This Way) and RDF Television (Secret Life of 4 Year Olds, Wife Swap, Shipwrecked) under parent company Banijay Group. Gil Goldschein and Maria Pepin from Bunim/Murray Productions, Neale Simpson from Fizz, part of RDF Television, and Stephen David from Stephen David Entertainment serve as executive producers. Production of The Crystal Maze for Nickelodeon is overseen by Rob Bagshaw, Executive Vice President, Unscripted Content.

Production on the new series (10 one-hour episodes) took place on the show's original set located at The Bottle Yard Studios in Bristol, England, earlier this summer.

Devised by Jacques Antoine, the UK version of The Crystal Maze was originally hosted by Richard O'Brien (Rocky Horror), followed by Ed Tudor-Pole. The reboot was originally presented by Stephen Merchant (for Stand Up To Cancer), and currently by Richard Ayoade (The IT Crowd, Travel Man) with his "hand." The show's theme song is the legendary "Force Field", below. The show is currently filmed at The Bottle Yard Studios in Bristol.

Nickelodeon's 'Slime City' Immersive Slime Experience Heads to Miami, Florida

Nickelodeon Heads to Miami for Next Stop on Slime City Tour -- First-Ever Immersive Slime Experience

Get Up Close and Covered in Nick’s Signature Green Slime Throughout the Pop-Up’s 20-Thousand Square Feet of Activities for Kids and Fans of All Ages

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Update (1/25/2020) - Good news slime enthusiasts, Slime City Miami is now open in Miami until Saturday, February 1st! For tickets, visit www.NickSlimeCity.com!

NEW YORK--Nickelodeon is giving kids and families the chance to see, feel and get doused in its iconic green goo at Slime City, the brand’s first-ever pop-up experience dedicated to all things slime.

Following its successful opening at The ATL in Atlanta, Georgia earlier this summer, Nickelodeon's touring Slime City pop-up experience will be heading to Miami, Florida this December!


Nickelodeon Slime City Miami Opens at Aventura Mall from World Red Eye Films on Vimeo.

Opening at the Aventura Mall on Friday, December 6, 2019 and running through Monday, January 20, 2020, fans will have the opportunity to create their own gooey slime concoction and receive Nickelodeon’s ultimate honor– getting slimed! The installation will take visitors on an experiential slime-filled adventure throughout a unique 20,000 square-foot space that features an array of insta-worthy, slime-tastic moments for kids of all ages.

Tickets will be available on www.NickSlimeCity.com, where visitors can also sign up for Slime City updates. Reduced pricing available for dates December 6-22 if visitors book before December 5. VIP Sliming Add-On tickets, giving visitors the chance to get slimed SOLO in the green stuff and take home an ‘I Got Slimed’ t-shirt, are also available.

“Our iconic slime is the ultimate symbol of free-spirited mess and the physical embodiment of the fun and irreverent spirit of Nickelodeon,” said Sharon Cohen, Executive Vice President, The Nick Experience.

The Nickelodeon Slime City experience will feature eight unique, themed spaces designed to let visitors interact with slime in various ways including:

  • Slime HQ – Spin wheels, turn levers and touch slime to keep the gallons of green goodness pumping through the pipes and tubes.
  • Great Wall of Slime – Visitors are invited to leave their mark and make an impression on the giant pin wall to create awesome slime shapes and silhouettes.
  • Slime-Tennial Park – Paying homage to Atlanta’s famous Centennial Olympic Park, visitors can take a spin or a swing on an exciting slime-inspired playground.
  • Slime Bubble-Torium – In this slime bubble-filled world, guests can burst goopy green bubbles.
  • Slime Central – It’s slime time, where visitors receive Nickelodeon’s ultimate honor of being slimed.

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From ShowClix:

Nickelodeon Slime City Miami
Multiple Dates & Times
All Ages
OPEN DECEMBER 6-JANUARY 20 ONLY.

Welcome to SLIME CITY – the ooiest, gooiest place on Earth! You’re about to SEE SLIME, FEEL SLIME and maybe even GET SLIMED – Nickelodeon’s highest honor!

Hang at SLIME HQ, dance at SLIME LIGHT CLUB, soak in all the Slimy green goodness, and SO MUCH MORE at the ultimate Slime experience!

So, get ready…we’re bringing the SLIME…Big Time!

TICKET DETAILS

Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Ticket Purchaser must be present with a valid ID for redemption. Tickets are valid ONLY at the assigned date and time slot.

Hurry! Reduced pricing available for dates December 6-22 if you book before December 5! Discount is reflected in the price at time of purchase.

Children under 2 are free. Children of all ages must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.

To participate in Slime City, each guest will be required to sign the following liability waiver signed by them, or on their behalf, upon check-in at the experience and that Slime City will not be able to issue a refund for any failure or refusal to execute such waiver. Click here to preview waiver

REGULAR EXPERIENCE HOURS OF OPERATION:**

Monday – 12pm-8pm (last entry at 6:45pm)
Tuesday – CLOSED
Wednesday – 12pm-8pm (last entry at 6:45pm)
Thursday – 12pm-8pm (last entry at 6:45pm)
Friday – 12pm-9:30pm (last entry at 8:15pm)
Saturday – 10am-9:30pm (last entry at 8:15pm)
Sunday – 12pm-8pm (last entry at 6:45pm)

**Experience hours may vary. The Slime Shop will be open during mall hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00am-9:30pm and Sunday 12:00pm-8:00pm.

HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE HOURS OF OPERATION^

Sunday, December 8 – 11:00am-9:00pm (last entry 7:45pm)
Sunday, December 15 – 11:00am-8:00pm (last entry 6:45pm)
Saturday, December 21 – 9:00am-9:30pm (last entry 8:15pm)
Sunday, December 22 – 10:00am-9:30pm (last entry 8:15pm)
Monday, Dec. 23 – 12:00pm-9:30pm (last entry 8:15pm)
Tuesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) – 12:00pm-6:00pm (last entry 4:45pm)
Wednesday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) – CLOSED
Thursday, Dec. 26 – 10:00am-9:30pm (last entry 8:15pm)
Friday, Dec. 27 – 10:00am-9:30pm (last entry 8:15pm)
Monday, December 30 – 12:00pm-9:30pm (last entry 8:15pm)
Tuesday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve) – 12:00pm-6:00pm (last entry 4:45pm)
Wednesday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) – 11:00am-9:30pm (last entry 8:15pm)
Thursday, January 2 – 11:00am-9:30pm (last entry 8:15pm)
Friday, January 3 – 11:00am-9:30pm (last entry 8:15pm)
Monday, January 6 (Three Kings Day) – 10:00am-9:30pm (last entry 8:15pm)
Monday, January 20 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) – 10:00am-9:30pm (last entry 8:15pm)

^The Slime Shop will be open during mall holiday hours.

LOCATION / ENTRANCE / PARKING

The Slime City entrance is located inside Aventura Mall on the Upper Level near Zara.

The recommended mall entrance is located by the Aventura Slide Tower.

The closest parking garage is located near Serafina and Tesla.

WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH GENERAL ADMISSION:

Entry to discover all of Nickelodeon Slime City’s rooms of SLIME REIMAGINED, including the option to experience a group sliming.

AVAILABLE ADD-ONS:

VIP Sliming Add-On: Your chance to get slimed SOLO in the green stuff and take home an ‘I Got Slimed’ t-shirt. Slime City General Admission ticket required to purchase add-on. $30 per participant.

Make Your Own Slime Add-On Experience: Go behind the scenes in the Slime Lab to make your own Slime, just add your favorite mix-ins.

Make Your Own Slime: 4-ounce jar / 2 mix-ins $12 per participant

Make Your Own Slime Deluxe: 8-ounce jar / 4 mix-ins $16 per participant

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About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 40th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, recreation, books and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

Nickelodeon to Bring the Slime to Super Bowl LIV Opening Night

The biggest night in American football, Super Bowl LIV will see the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs face off at the Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, February 2, 2020!


But for one night just before the big game, Marlins Park, the home of the Miami Marlins built on the site of the former Orange Bowl where five of Miami’s record-setting 11 Super Bowls took place, will have the slimelight.

The baseball stadium will be the site of Super Bowl Opening Night presented by BOLT24 - the national kick off for Super Bowl LIV festivities, held on Monday, January 27, 2020! Fans get to be a part of the action as the Super Bowl players and coaches address the nation for the first time LIVE from a press conference in Miami, Florida. Super Bowl Opening Night is the first place that Super Bowl players and coaches from both teams will interact with media before the Super Bowl, and the only time the two teams will be in one location before the game.

To further celebrate the big game, Nickelodeon will also be on hand at Super Bowl 54's Opening Night with a very special “slime element that fans will be able to be part of”!

It's currently unknown whether Nickelodeon's Ed the Good Burger Guy from All That (played by Kel Mitchell) or Pick Boy (Jeff Sutphen) will also be on hand at the opening night of Super Bowl 54, as in previous years.

Super Bowl Opening Night presented by BOLT24 Event Schedule

Doors Open: 5 PM
Participating Team Interview Session #1: 7 PM
Participating Team Interview Session #2: 9 PM

Celebrate with cheerleaders and team mascots, collect free autographs from NFL players and Legends, immerse yourself in the media frenzy from up-close viewing locations, take advantage of unique photo opportunities, and more! Download the NFL OnePass app and check in at Super Bowl Opening Night presented by BOLT24 for a chance to win prizes, including two tickets to Super Bowl LIV!

Doors open at 5 p.m., and each team will have a one-hour media session. The Chiefs go first at 7 p.m., followed by the 49ers at 9 p.m.

Other highlights of Opening Night, according to Eric Finkelstein, NFL's senior director of event operations:

▪ Interactive elements will be on hand throughout the concourse, including autograph signings. Former Miami Dolphins linebacker and potential Hall of Famer Zach Thomas, former Miami Hurricanes linebacker Jonathan Vilma and Dolphins 2019 first-round pick Christian Wilkins are expected to be in attendance.

▪ There will be a joint team appearance in between the two media sessions featuring the team captains and both head coaches.

▪ An 8-foot Lombardi trophy will be painted by an artist live.

▪ Every fan will be given a radio, which will allow them to listen to the different interviews as they are happening.

Tickets to attend Super Bowl’s Opening Night ceremony are available for $25 at NFL.com/SuperBowlOpeningNight.

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