Aang, Katara, and Sokka were originally a bit younger in Avatar: The Last Airbender, but the series creators aged them up at Nickelodeon's behest.
Aang and the rest of Team Avatar were either pre-teens or teenagers throughout Avatar: The Last Airbender's run, but originally they were going to be younger. The idea that Avatar: The Last Airbender is only a children's show because it's animated couldn't be further from the truth. There's a level of understanding regarding a person's place in the world and how their actions have consequences, even if they can't see what those consequences could be at that time.
All of the adult themes that were imbued in Avatar: The Last Airbender's story and characterizations carried throughout all three seasons and were then expanded upon in The Legend of Korra. It's why so many people view the main characters of the original series as being much older than they really are. Given everything they went through, it wouldn't be surprising if they were in their late teens or early twenties, but instead, they were barely of high school age (if they were in the real world, that is).
According to series creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko in Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Art of the Animated Series, Aang, Katara, and Sokka were originally a little younger, but they were aged-up during development because of a note they received from Eric Coleman, the head of development at Nickelodeon at the time, who said they weren't looking for coming-of-age stories. So when the show began, Aang went from being 10 years old to 12, Katara from 12 to 14, and Sokka from 13 to 16 years old.
Even though they were still young, Aang being 12 years old and Katara being 14 years old made their young love more believable and somewhat more acceptable, compared to if they were 10 and 12 years old, respectively. The same case applies to Sokka and Suki's relationship, which had its fair share of adult-themed hints throughout the last season. Plus, with Sokka being 16 years old, he was able to take on a more leadership role than he would have if he was still 13; in that situation, he wouldn't have been more responsible than Aang was in season 1.
In an animated series like Avatar: The Last Airbender, characters' ages don't have too much of an impact on the story or their characterization - not like they would in live-action - but there's still a understandable choice behind aging up Aang, Katara, and Sokka. If they were all younger, it's possible the writers and producers wouldn't have been as open to the series' more mature themes like they were in the final version. In the end, Nickelodeon's suggestion to make them older worked out enough for Avatar: The Last Airbender to be a success and for Legend of Korra to have even older characters.
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Below is the Spanish (Español) Nickelodeon's official press release announcing their partnership with Baby2Baby. For the U.S.-English version, click here.
NICKELODEON SE ASOCIARÁ A BABY2BABY PARA EL “BLUE FRIDAY” DE BLUE’S CLUES & YOU! PARA AYUDAR A BRINDAR ARTÍCULOS ESENCIALES A LAS FAMILIAS NECESITADAS EN ESTAS FIESTAS
El canal también estrenará nuevos episodios de Blue’s Clues & You! repletos de diversión para toda la familia, con la participación como estrellas invitadas de Steve Burns, Donovan Patton y Carolyn Fe
BURBANK, Calif.–Nov. 10, 2020–Nickelodeon se asociará a la organización nacional sin fines de lucro Baby2Baby en estas fiestas para el primer “Blue Friday” de Blue’s Clues & You! dedicado a celebrar a las familias, el viernes 20 de noviembre. En homenaje al “Blue Friday”, Nickelodeon hará una donación a Baby2Baby para apoyar su misión de ayudar a los niños y a las familias que más lo necesitan. El canal también estrenará nuevos episodios de Blue’s Clues & You! repletos de diversión para toda la familia, con la participación de la “lola” o abuela (Carolyn Fe) de Josh (Josh Dela Cruz) y sus primos Steve (Steve Burns) y Joe (Donovan Patton).
Baby2Baby ayuda a los niños de 0 a 12 años que viven en la pobreza brindándoles pañales, ropa y los artículos básicos que todo niño se merece. Durante la crisis del COVID-19, la organización entregó más de 40 millones de artículos básicos, como pañales, leche maternizada, jabón, champú, máscaras, desinfectante para manos y comida para bebés, entre otras cosas, a algunos de los niños más vulnerables de todo el país afectados por la pandemia.
Los televidentes pueden contagiarse del espíritu navideño junto a Josh y su familia, con dos episodios estreno de Blue’s Clues & You!:
El viernes 20 de noviembre a las 11 a.m. (hora del este y hora del Pacífico), los fans podrán conocer a la “lola” de Josh en “Blue’s Big Baking Show”, mientras Josh y Blue pasan el día cocinando un bibingka, ¡un pastel de las Filipinas que es “masarap” (delicioso)!
En el episodio con temática navideña, “Blue’s Night Before Christmas”, que se estrenará el viernes 4 de diciembre a las 11 a.m. (hora del este y hora del Pacífico) y que está dirigido por Burns, Josh y Blue juegan a las pistas de Blue para descubrir qué quiere Blue para Navidad, decoran junto a Steve, ayudan a Joe a envolver regalos y celebran una noche llena de tradiciones festivas.
Luego del estreno en vivo de “Blue’s Night Before Christmas”, el episodio estará disponible para verlo en Noggin, el servicio de aprendizaje interactivo de Nickelodeon para niños en edad preescolar, a partir del martes 8 de diciembre. Noggin seguirá difundiendo alegría navideña con un espacio que contará con más de 50 piezas de contenido festivo de distintas extensiones, como cortometrajes con temática navideña; episodios completos de las exitosas series PAW Patrol, Bubble Guppies, Peppa Pig y más; juegos; videos para acompañar cantando y libros electrónicos.
“Blue’s Night Before Christmas” forma parte de la programación navideña “Nickmas” de Nickelodeon, que contará con estrenos festivos y programas especiales de las series de animación, con actores reales y para niños en edad preescolar del canal, entre los que figurarán episodios nuevos de las exitosas series The Casagrandes, Danger Force y All That, entre otras, más episodios navideños clásicos y adorados por los fans de Rugrats, PAW Patrol, SpongeBob SquarePants y The Loud House.
La nueva línea de productos de Blue’s Clues & You! ha recibido varios premios importantes de la industria y los consumidores desde su lanzamiento a la venta este verano. Walmart organizó su primera entrega de los galardones “Top Rated by Kid Toy Awards” el mes pasado en un especial televisado en todo el país donde se anunció que el peluche Peek-A-Blue de Blue’s Clues & You! ganó el premio al “Juguete que más ganas dan de abrazar”. Los productos son calificados consistentemente entre los mejores juguetes para niños en edad preescolar en las tiendas de venta minorista como Walmart, Target y Amazon, y los fans pueden jugar en sus hogares junto a Blue’s Clues & You! con una línea de productos que incorpora elementos clave de la serie que refuerzan la resolución de problemas y el juego creativo y les permite conectarse con Blue y Josh de nuevas maneras. Los juguetes, prendas, ropa para dormir y otros productos están disponibles actualmente en todas las tiendas minoristas a nivel nacional.
Una nueva versión de la serie pionera, educativa e interactiva Blue’s Clues llamada Blue’s Clues & You! tiene a una nueva generación de niños pequeños buscando pistas junto al querido cachorro Blue y al nuevo anfitrión Josh (Josh Dela Cruz). La serie cuenta con nueva animación digital para Blue y Magenta, elementos nuevos y elementos renovados que eran emblemáticos de la serie original, como un anotador Handy Dandy actualizado y equipado con tecnología de teléfono inteligente y el regreso de personajes queridos por los fans. La segunda temporada de Blue’s Clues & You! que se emite actualmente explora la herencia filipina de Josh incorporando comidas tradicionales y el idioma tagalo, y seguirá presentando a los niños temas avanzados, como la lengua de señas, la geografía, el clima, las ciencias y las emociones. El programa se emite los días de semana a las 11 a.m. (hora del este y hora del Pacífico) por Nickelodeon.
Baby2Baby es una organización sin fines de lucro liderada por Kelly Sawyer Patricof y Norah Weinstein que ayuda a los niños de 0 a 12 años que viven en la pobreza brindándoles pañales, ropa y los artículos básicos que todo niño se merece. Durante los últimos 9 años, Baby2Baby ha distribuido más de 100 millones de artículos a los niños en refugios para personas sin hogar, programas de violencia doméstica, familias sustitutas, hospitales y escuelas menos favorecidas, así como también a niños que lo perdieron todo en situaciones de desastres. Cada año, Baby2Baby ayuda a cientos de miles de niños en todo el país.
Nickelodeon, que cumplió 41 años, es la marca de entretenimiento número uno para niños. Ha construido un negocio diverso y mundial colocando a los niños en primer lugar en todo lo que hace. La compañía incluye programación y producción de TV en Estados Unidos y en todo el mundo, además de productos de consumo, contenido digital y experiencias recreativas, libros y películas. Para obtener más información o material gráfico, visita http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon y todos sus títulos, personajes y logos relacionados son marcas registradas de ViacomCBS Inc. (Nasdaq: VIACA, VIAC).
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Due to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation and as a precaution to the safety of the event's audiences, performers and staff, Nickelodeon UK in agreement with VisitBlackpool and Blackpool Pleasure Beach have made the difficult decision to postpone this year's Nickelodeon SLIMEFEST until October 2021.
In 2021, hosts Jordan & Perri, Max & Harvey and Holly H will still be joining the aweslime fun, the venue remains the same, and the new dates and show times are like-for-like equivalents, so if you have tickets they have been automatically moved to the same show for 2021. You don’t need to do anything, your 2021 tickets will be dispatched to you next year ahead of SLIMEFEST 2021.
Nickelodeon apologises for any disappointment and inconvenience caused to you by this decision but hope you can understand their commitment towards keeping you safe.
Nick can’t wait to welcome you to SLIMEFEST 2021!
Rescheduled dates
The Arena, Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Saturday 16th October 2021 rescheduled from Saturday 17th October 2020
Sunday 17th October 2021 rescheduled from Sunday 18th October 2020
Monday 18th October 2021 rescheduled from Monday 19th October 2020
Should you find you are unable to make the new dates, don't worry - please contact Blackpool Pleasure Beach directly via email here or log in to your Pleasure Beach account here.
The SSE Arena, Wembley, London
Monday 26 October 2020 to be rescheduled, new dates coming soon
Should you find you are unable to make the new dates, please contact your ticketing agent's customer services team who will be able to assist you further.
Please contact Blackpool Pleasure Beach directly via email here or log in to your Pleasure Beach account here.
Nickelodeon SLIMEFEST looks forward to welcoming you in 2021!
SLIMEFEST 2021
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation and as a precaution to the safety of our audiences, performers and staff, Nickelodeon in agreement with VisitBlackpool and Blackpool Pleasure Beach have made the decision to postpone Nickelodeon SLIMEFEST until October 2021.
In 2021, our hosts Jordan & Perri, Max & Harvey and Holly H will still be joining us, the venue remains the same, and the new dates and show times are like-for-like equivalents, so if you have tickets they have been automatically moved to the same show for 2021. You don’t need to do anything, your 2021 tickets will be dispatched to you next year ahead of SLIMEFEST 2021.
We apologise for any disappointment and inconvenience caused to you by this decision but hope you can understand our commitment towards keeping you safe.
We can’t wait to welcome you to SLIMEFEST 2021.
Rescheduled dates
The Arena, Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Saturday 16th October 2021 rescheduled from Saturday 17th October 2020
Sunday 17th October 2021 rescheduled from Sunday 18th October 2020
Monday 18th October 2021 rescheduled from Monday 19th October 2020
THE SLIMIEST EVENT OF THE YEAR IS BACK! Nickelodeon’s SLIMEFEST returns to Pleasure Beach Arena, Blackpool on the 16th, 17th and 18th October 2021, in partnership with VisitBlackpool.
Filled with SLIME, MUSIC and MAYHEM join Nickelodeon for the slimiest event of the year here in Blackpool. With hosts Jordan and Perri, Max and Harvey and Holly H, PLUS amazing music acts, special guests, and most importantly SLIME, you would be crazy to miss it!
Plus, you don’t have to wait until the show starts for the fun to begin; every SLIMEFEST ticket also includes a Pleasure Beach Pass, or you can choose to purchase a Pleasure Beach Wristband which gives you unlimited riding all day. You can also choose to extend your visit the fun with a 7-day Blackpool Resort Pass.
Oh and shhh, we have a super slimy, big green secret to tell you. There is only ONE way for children 8-15 years old to experience the SLIME and get you up-close to your favourite stars, and that is with a SLIME PIT ticket. Accompanying parents/guardians & younger children can experience the fun with a seated ticket or a standing adult ticket (for adults and kids 15yrs +)
What are you waiting for?
Join us for the biggest SLIME-soaked event of the year!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!!
Purchase a wristband to experience all the thrilling rides and attractions including the UK’s only Nickelodeon Land. Why not check out our special family rates from £69.00 for a family of three for a whole day of fun!
Blackpool Resort Pass – £57.50
A limited number of Meet and Greet Tickets are also available for each day.
What is the difference between a Pleasure Beach Pass, Pleasure Beach Wristband and the Blackpool Resort Pass?
Your complimentary Pleasure Beach Pass – All SLIMEFEST ticket holders will receive a complimentary Pleasure Beach Pass. This is valid for the same day as your SLIMEFEST tickets only. The Pleasure Beach Pass allows you to enter the park for the entire day and includes unlimited access to the Pleasure Beach Express, the Chinese Puzzle Maze, River Caves, Bradley and Bella’s Learning Garden and the Spectacular Dancing Water Show. You also have the option to purchase individual ride tickets or upgrade your pass to a wristband so you can access the rides for the day.
Pleasure Beach Wristband – Wristbands include entry and unlimited all day riding on all rides including Nickelodeon Land. If you purchase this option wristbands will be valid on one day of your choosing from the 16th – 20th October, meaning you can have a fantastic day out on the same day of your show, the day before OR the day after and make the most of your time in Blackpool.
Blackpool Resort Pass – The Blackpool Resort Pass brings you the best of Blackpool in one trouble-free ticket. Your pass allows you one entry into each of the specified attractions across seven consecutive days. The pass includes: a Blackpool Pleasure Beach Wristband (including Nickelodeon Land); The Blackpool Tower Eye & 4D Experience; Madame Tussauds; Blackpool SEA LIFE Centre and The Blackpool Tower Dungeon. the Resort Pass is valid for seven consecutive days from the day of activation. The Pass can be activated at Blackpool Pleasure Beach or Blackpool Tourist Information Centre using the booking reference number provided on your confirmation email.
All tickets purchased are strictly non-refundable.
Diversity’s Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely return to their hosting duties and will be joined by ‘The X Factor: Celebrity’s’ Max and Harvey and Tik Tok social star Holly H
#SlimefestUK @NickelodeonUK
London, 28th February, 2020 – Nickelodeon UK are partnering with VisitBlackpool to bring Nickelodeon’s SLIMEFEST back for a fifth year of slime, music and mayhem following last year’s sold out shows.
SLIMEFEST 2020 will take place at The Arena at Blackpool Pleasure Beach from 17th – 19th October and is coming to London for the first time ever with DHP Family presenting two shows at The SSE Arena, Wembley on 26th October.
An all new location calls for an exciting hosting line up –longstanding SLIMEFEST hosts Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely are returning to the stage and this year will be joined by Max and Harvey and Holly H for all 8 shows. They’ll host Nickelodeon’s unique mix of chart-topping music acts, special guests, social stars and of course….Slime! Tickets are on sale from Friday 6th March at 10am. Families can purchase tickets and find out more information at www.nickslimefest.co.uk
SLIMEFEST Show Schedule
Shows at 1pm and 6pm on Saturday 17th October - The Pleasure Beach Arena, Blackpool
Shows at 1pm and 6pm on Sunday 18th October - The Pleasure Beach Arena, Blackpool
Shows at 1pm and 6pm on Monday 19th October - The Pleasure Beach Arena, Blackpool
Shows at 2pm and 7pm on Monday 26th October – The SSE Arena, Wembley, London
More information on the SLIMEFEST 2020 performers for Blackpool and London will be announced in the coming months.
Virginia Monaghan, VP, Events and Experiences, ViacomCBS Networks International commented: “We can’t wait to bring SLIMEFEST back for a fifth year, it’s been such a huge success in Blackpool so we’re looking forward to returning to the UK’s favourite beach resort. Expanding the shows to the iconic arena in Wembley is a testament to the event and it’s affinity with kids and parents alike. London and Blackpool-prepare for the ultimate badge of honour from us at Nickelodeon….slime!”
Cllr Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council, said: “We are delighted to see the return of Nickelodeon’s SLIMEFEST in 2020. These shows have become an integral part of Blackpool’s fantastic October half-term offer, attracting parents and children from across the country. We look forward to welcoming families to another three days of fabulous entertainment and hope they will take the opportunity to enjoy everything that Blackpool has to offer during our spectacular Illuminations season.”
Daniel Ealam, Director of Live at DHP Family says “We’re hugely excited to be partnering with Nickelodeon to launch the first ever London edition of SLIMEFEST! After several highly successful years in Blackpool, it is the natural next step to bring this amazing show to the capital, and The SSE Arena, Wembley is the perfect fit for this unique live event!”
SLIMEFEST will also air on Friday 6th November at 6pm on Nickelodeon as well as over the weekend on Channel 5.
SLIMEFEST 2019 saw performances from Diversity along with music acts: Professor Green, Scouting for Girls, New Hope Club, Max and Harvey, Road Trip, Jess Folley and The Thundermans star Kira Kosarin as a special guest. Watch the highlights below!:
Over 100,000 people have attended related SLIMEFEST events across the globe in the US, Australia, Italy, UK, Germany and Spain.
Nickelodeon
The home of SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and Nella the Princess Knight, Nickelodeon UK & Ireland Network is available in over 13 million cable and satellite homes and now reaches more than 10 million viewers a month. Launched in 1993, the top-performing Nickelodeon network comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families: Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon HD, Nickelodeon +1, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., Nick Jr. +1 and Nick Jr. Too. The entertainment company has built a diverse multi-platform business by putting kids first in everything it does – Kids Rule! Content is at the core of the business with critically-acclaimed and hugely-popular television programming from the UK and around the world. In addition to the quality television programmes, Nickelodeon also produces bespoke content available online and on Nick Play, as well as consumer product and recreation opportunities such as the UK’s first-ever Nick theme park, Nickelodeon Land and the slimiest music festival for kids, SLIMEFEST UK.
VisitBlackpool
VisitBlackpool is the tourism arm of Blackpool Council and is tasked with promoting the UK's most popular holiday destination to leisure and business visitors, both domestically and internationally.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is the UK’s favourite amusement park and is also home to the UK’s only Nickelodeon Land. Family thrills and memories to last a lifetime are assured on Nickelodeon Land with 12 rides, a whole host of your favourite Nickelodeon characters and live entertainment across the six acre site.
DHP Family
DHP Family are a fast growing, ethical, entertainment company and one of the UK’s leading promoters, putting on more than 1500 gigs per year at all levels from stadiums to pubs for over 1 million music fans. DHP are currently Music Week’s Live Music Promoter of the Year and Live UK’s Live Music Business Awards National Promoter of the Year.
The SSE Arena, Wembley
The SSE Arena, Wembley is globally renowned as one of the UK’s most iconic concert and events venues, and is part of a winning partnership between SSE, ASM Global (the leading provider of innovative venue services and live experiences) and Wembley Park. The arena is situated next to Wembley Stadium and located in the heart of Wembley Park.
Originally published: Friday, February 28, 2020 at 19:00 GMT.
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BelleHarvest Debuts Kid-Focused PAW Patrol™ Branded Apples
Better-for-you snack option featuring Chase, Skye and Marshall
BELDING, Mich., Oct. 12, 2020 -- BelleHarvest, leading Michigan apple distributor, announced the debut of its new PAW Patrol™ branded apples. "PAWfect" for children, the 3-pound pouch of apples come in three delicious varieties with a suggested retail price of $4.49 (Gala and Fuji) - $6.49 (Honeycrisp) per pouch. The product will begin to appear in the produce section of grocery stores this month with widespread distribution expected to grow in the coming months.
BelleHarvest's Lineup of PAW Patrol branded apple pouches
Families can choose from three popular apple varieties:
Heroic Honeycrisp: A natural leader, Chase is on the case! Heroic Honeycrisp is the ideal snack to fuel pups of all ages while they chase their dreams.
Gotta Fly Gala: This red apple with a mild, sweet taste is the perfect sidekick for any child as they try anything with grace and a smile – just like Skye!
Fired Up Fuji: Encourage bravery and action just like Marshall with Fired Up Fuji. This firm-textured apple can hang with any busy pup's lifestyle!
"PAW Patrol is a beloved brand, and we are excited to partner with Nickelodeon to help drive families towards happier and healthier lifestyles, while also connecting our product with activities that encourage children to not only eat apples, but to also have fun" said Nicholas Mascari, president of BelleHarvest.
Bringing the experience from the grocery store to the home, BelleHarvest has also developed three exciting and printable coloring pages extending the interaction from better-for-you snacks to fun and play.
For years, BelleHarvest, the leading apple distributor in West Michigan, has planted, grown, harvested and delivered healthy, flavorful food to their families, communities and beyond. As new varieties are developed, and taste becomes increasingly important, BelleHarvest is the expert partner helping the best apples get from field to store shelf. We are the trusted advocates for both grower and retailer, ensuring the industry thrives and delivering nature's greatest snack.
For more information, please visit belleharvest.com and share your family enjoying apples with @TakeBackTheSnack on Facebook and Instagram.
Update (11/11) - “We’re trying to reach a younger audience to encourage healthy snacking with high-flavor apple varieties,” Angela Sommers, Marketing Director, BelleHarvest Sales, Inc. told Fresh Plaza.
Originally published: Monday, October 12, 2020.Follow NickALive! on Twitter, Tumblr, Reddit, via RSS, on Instagram, and/or Facebook for the latest Nick Jr., Nickelodeon Preschool and PAW Patrol News and Highlights!
The spaceship Odyssey II is set to launch to investigate a mysterious asteroid passing by Earth. When group of kids use their parent’s security clearance to sneak onto the empty ship, the launch sequence is accidentally initiated. Blasting off into space with no proper training, a malfunctioning onboard AI system, and their parents watching from Earth, the kids embark on a journey of survival using only their smarts and friendship as tools.
The Cast of 'The Astronauts' Share How They Film The Space Series!
The cast of the upcoming new Nickelodeon series The Astronauts are taking fans behind-the-scenes!
Miya Cech, Ben Daon, Bryce Gheisar, Kayden Grace Swan and Keith L. Williams open up about the show and what it’s like filming when they’re “in space,” and what it takes to make that illusion.
“One of my favorite parts of working on The Astronauts is the zero G. There isn’t any gravity in space, so we get to do a lot of wire work,” Ben said. “Twenty odd feet in the air. Literally redefining ‘hanging out.’”
“It’s like having balloons under your arms, and pretty much just slow motion [movements],” Kayden added.
The show’s stunt coordinator, Rob “Sluggo” Boyce, also dished on all the wire work and stunt movements.
“The show we’re working on takes place in space, so there’s zero gravity,” he says in the video. “Through many of the episodes, they’re just hanging from the ceiling and we’re floating around, puppeteering them, getting to do what we need them to do.”
If you missed it, be sure to check out the trailer for The Astronauts, and tune in to the premiere THIS Friday (November 13) at 7/6c on Nickelodeon!
Originally published: Saturday, November 07, 2020.Follow NickALive! on Twitter, Tumblr, Reddit, via RSS, on Instagram, and/or Facebook for the latest Nickelodeon and The Astronauts News and Highlights!
