The NFL playoffs start this weekend, and Nickelodeon will air the Chicago Bears vs. New Orleans Saints Wild Card game on Sunday at 4:40 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT. Nickelodeon superstar SpongeBob SquarePants will take over the Nickelodeon broadcast — and recently made an appearance on ESPN 1000 in Chicago (albeit, as a series of audio clips mashed together to make it seem like he's talking in an interview) to get fans ready for the game. The radio host asked him if Bears defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano will be fired once the season is over.
"I don't know," SpongeBob said. "Do you think that's too much to expect?" The host went on to ask the beloved Nickelodeon character - voiced by Tom Kenny - if he's predicting a Bears' win over the Saints on Sunday. "Never, ever, never, never, ever, never, never!" SpongeBob replied. He then ended the interview by saying "This is the happiest day of my life!"
On Sunday, SpongeBob will be joined by play-by-play announcer Noah Eagle and analyst Nate Burleson. Nickelodeon star Nevaeh Green (All That, Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered) will join Eagle and Burleson in the booth, and Green's Nick co-star Lex Lumpkin (All That, Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered) will serve as a reporter during the game.
"This is a first of its kind presentation for the NFL together with Nickelodeon, and we are very excited to create a unique telecast that will maximize the co-viewing appeal for kids and families, while maintaining the integrity of the game and its traditions," Sean McManus, Chairman, CBS Sports, said in a press release from ViacomCBS. "Partnering with Nickelodeon to showcase the NFL Playoffs is a great opportunity to highlight the power, depth and reach of ViacomCBS, as we continue to unlock the true potential of our merged company with the first of many opportunities between CBS Sports and our ViacomCBS family."
In March of last year, the NFL announced it has added Nickelodeon to broadcast playoff games to target the "younger audience." This was made possible due to the playoffs being expanded from 12 to 14 teams this year, meaning there will be six wild card games played this weekend instead of four. Along with the game airing on Nickelodeon, Bears vs. Saints can be seen on CBS and Amazon Prime Video. As for the game itself, this will be the third time the Bears and Saints have faced each other in the playoffs. The last meeting came in 2007 when the Bears beat the Saints 39-14 in the NFC Championship.
The NFL Wild Card Game on Nickelodeon kicks off on Saturday, January 10 with “The SpongeBob SportsPants Countdown Special” at 4:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT, followed by the NFL Wild Card Game LIVE at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT! Look out for a very special half-time sneak peek at Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years!
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Update (1/8) - EA Sports has unwrapped details about Nickelodeon x Madden NFL 21!:
NICKELODEON X MADDEN NFL 21
Dive into all-new SpongeBob SquarePants-inspired content in The Yard!
NEW GAME MODES
What if SpongeBob and his pals made the rules?
The Flying Dutchman’s Ghostly Grab
Fly high with the Dutchman & make incredible catches! Reel in bonus points by scoring long touchdowns.
Sandy’s Rocket Arm Rally
Inspired by Sandy’s crazy invention, players can launch passes 80 yards or more!
The Goo Lagoon Bowl
Navigate the goo in sloooow motion!
SPONGEBOB REEF-TOP
Started at Bikini Bottom, now we’re here. Play new modes at this all-new location in The Yard.
EXCLUSIVE GAME DROPS
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS
Earn exclusive SpongeBob-inspired gear by completing challenges at the new SpongeBob Reef-Top.
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EA Sports is teasing an upcoming crossover between its hit Madden video game franchise and Nickelodeon's beloved animated series, SpongeBob SquarePants!
A teaser from the Madden NFL Twitter account today asks fans, "Are you ready?" Attached to the tweet is an image of SpongeBob's face and the reveal date: January 7. This is presumably when all will be revealed about Madden 21's campaign.
Update (1/7) - EA Sports has announced that, included in today's update of Madden NFL 21 is a "New SpongeBob Yard Location"! The update is available for Xbox Series X|S & PS5 and Xbox One, PS4, PC versions of the game!
The news follows CBS Sports and Nickelodeon announcing that they are teaming up for a special NFL Playoff broadcast. This Sunday's (Jan. 10) Wild Card game between the Chicago Bears and the New Orleans Saints will be broadcast on Nickelodeon, and the televised event will include a variety of Nickelodeon-themed elements - including slime.
Play-by-play announcer Noah Eagle will be joined by CBS Sports’ analyst Nate Burleson and Nick star Gabrielle Nevaeh Green (All That, Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered) in the booth to call the NFL Wild Card Game on Nickelodeon. Additionally, Nick star Lex Lumpkin (All That, Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered) will serve as a reporter during the game. Nickelodeon’s coverage begins with “The SpongeBob SportsPants Countdown Special,” a sports-themed compilation special at 4 p.m. (ET) hosted by the Denver Broncos’ Von Miller, highlighting SpongeBob’s best sports moments and featuring pre-kickoff appearances by CBS Sports’ Jim Nantz and Tony Romo, as well as Eagle, Burleson and Green.
Here is a glimpse at what the broadcast this weekend may look like on TV--it's pretty wild stuff. A more "traditional" broadcast will also be available on CBS.
SpongeBob, Slime, and Googly Eyes, @NFLonCBS and @Nickelodeon will present the NFL like you’ve NEVER seen it before on Wild Card Weekend.
During halftime, Nickelodeon will air a special teaser for the new SpongeBob spin-off Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years, which follows, SpongeBob, Patrick, and Squidward's adventures when they were children. The prequel series premieres in 2021 on the streaming platform Paramount+ and later on Nickelodeon.
SpongeBob Madden 21 Map Teaser
It's not exactly clear, however, what role EA Sports and the Madden series may play in all of this, but it seems something is in the works and will be revealed very soon. Keep checking back for more!
Of course, the best collaboration would be Squidward's Sweet Victory performance made available in Madden 21, something that would make up for the bungled halftime performance at last year's Super Bowl. Others want SpongeBob and Patrick to be added as commentators to the game, although the chances of that happening are probably slim to none. Is mayonnaise a football?
This isn't the first time EA Sports and Madden have teamed up with Nickelodeon and SpongeBob SquarePants. In 2018, SpongeBob and his BFF Patrick guest starred in a trailer for NFL 19.
As for SpongeBob, the iconic character's most recent video game adaptation, SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated, is also slated to get a mobile release, which will drop on January 21.
Madden 21 Adds SpongeBob-Inspired Game Modes And Gear To Celebrate NFL Playoffs
SpongeBob and company have invaded The Yard in Madden 21.
EA and Nickelodeon have officially pulled back the curtain on their Madden-SpongeBob collaboration, revealing several new game modes for The Yard, along with exclusive gear and a new Reef-Top location.
At first blush, the collaboration between Madden 21 and SpongeBob doesn't make much sense – Mr. SquarePants might be a professional bubble-blower, but his football skills leave a bit to be desired. However, there's actually a good reason for the awkward partnership. This weekend marks the start of the NFL Playoffs, and one of the games will be broadcast on Nickelodeon, complete with kid-friendly content and halftime show.
The Nick-NFL mashup has spilled over into Madden 21, giving us a bunch of new content in The Yard. Here are some of the most interesting additions:
- The Flying Dutchman's Ghostly Grab: A game mode in which you'll "fly high with the Dutchman and make incredible catches." Snagging deep touchdowns and completions will earn you bonus points.
- Sandy's Rocket Arm Rally: Players can throw the ball more than 80 yards – turning every QB into a superpowered Patrick Mahomes.
- The Goo Lagoon Bowl: "Navigate the goo in sloooow motion!"
- SpongeBob Reef-Top: A new location in The Yard, complete with massive SpongeBob blimps and the Krusty Krab.
- SpongeBob Gear: Compression sleeves, back protectors, and bikini bottom shorts are just some of the new equipment you'll be able to unlock.
Patrick Mahomes with a Patrick Star-themed back protector is something I never expected to need in my life – but here we are anyway. Some fans on Twitter are disappointed with the update – claiming EA should instead fix its servers and franchise mode – but the SpongeBob content is bound to appeal to a large portion of its audience. After all, it's SpongeBob. Who doesn’t like the guy?
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Content Makes Its Way Into MADDEN NFL 21's The Yard
If nautical nonsense be something you wish then drop on in to Madden NFL 21's The Yard and experience the all-new SpongeBob SquarePants collaboration. The special event features new modes, challenges, and gear.
Earlier this week, Electronic Arts teased some sort of collaboration with Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants in Madden NFL 21. As expected, that collaboration is taking place within The Yard, the game's backyard-inspired 6v6 game mode. Heading into The Yard, players will discover all-new SpongeBob SquarePants-inspired content, including new game modes, a new location, and special cosmetic gear.
There are three new playable game modes that are cleverly inspired by SpongeBob. The Flying Dutchman's Ghostly Grab challenges players to make incredible catches and score long touchdowns to earn bonus points. Inspired by Sandy's crazy invention, Sandy's Rocket Arm allows players to launch passes that can travel 80 yards or further. Lastly, the Goo Lagoon Bowl puts goo all over the field causes players to move in slow motion.
In addition to these new modes, there is also a new playable location: SpongeBob Reef-Top. This doesn't actually take you under the sea, but it does feature a giant inflatable SpongeBob balloon flying above the field. Surrounding the field is SpongeBob's pineapple home and The Krusty Krab. The field is also appropriately themed. Completing challenges at SpongeBob Reef-Top will unlock exclusive SpongeBob-inspired gear themed after SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Plankton, Squidward, and Mr. Krabs.
While Madden is primarily known as a simulation of the NFL, The Yard offers players more of an arcade-like experience. It also allows EA the opportunity to host these sorts of special events and sponsorships without ruining the traditional football gameplay experience. The Yard existing as a separate mode allows for this kind of silly collaboration.
How to unlock Spongebob-themed gear and clothes in Madden 21
Who wants all the gear under the sea?
As previously predicted, Nickelodeon’s ultra-popular cartoon, Spongebob Squarepants, has crossed over into Madden 21’s The Yard. Along with its Bikini Bottom-inspired location, all players have the chance to scoop up gear based on all the beloved characters in the show. Here’s how to get each piece available.
Where to find all of Spongebob’s gear
Surprisingly, unlike most cosmetics, the event’s gear is not available for purchase in The Yard’s store – so you won’t have to spend any in or out-of-game currency whatsoever. Instead, you can discover each piece of clothing by first going to the “Spongebob Frenzy!” field via The Yard’s location menu.
From there, press triangle (on PlayStation) or Y (on Xbox) to view all unlockable rewards during the event. You can make progress and level up this “city pass” by earning specific high scores in any of the three challenges. The score needed for a particular item will be found underneath its image in this rewards menu.
There are 13 Spongebob-related items to collect – or one of each kind of clothing (including a pair of socks, a sleeve, and a visor). Also, every one of these is listed as Legendary, with the rarest item, the Nickelodeon Spongebob Jersey, only requiring you to get a high score of 20,000.
The challenges are relatively challenging, as each lends super strength, or increased speed, to a particular positional player on the enemy’s team. No matter, the event does allow you to use only the best superstars, in the likes of Patrick Mahomes, J.J. Watt, Deandre Hopkins, and Stefan Diggs.
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ViacomCBS Networks International's (VCNI) Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia (EMEAA) has partnered with Audible to exclusively launch a range of audio stories based on a raft of popular Nickelodeon properties in Spain!
Las series más famosas de Nickelodeon, ahora en Audible
La empresa perteneciente a Amazon, Audible, junto con ViacomCBS Networks International, firman un acuerdo para obtener las mejores series de Nickelodeon en formato de audio de forma exclusiva. Entre los tÃtulos ya disponibles en el servicio, se encuentran La Patrulla Canina, Bob Esponja, Las Tortugas Ninja o Top Wing.
En total, encontramos 60 tÃtulos de Nickelodeon y Nick Jr que podrán disfrutar en exclusiva los usuarios de Audible durante 18 meses, junto con otros tÃtulos como los libros de Harry Potter, narrados por Leonor Watling.
Según han anunciado Amazon y ViacomCBS, sus empresas Audible y Nickelodeon han firmado un acuerdo para España por el cual algunos de los 60 tÃtulos de los canales Nickelodeon y Nick Jr. ya están disponibles en exclusiva para los usuarios de Audible durante 18 meses.
Esta es la relación completa de series de Nickelodeon y Nick Jr. que pasan a formar parte del catálogo de audible.es:
‘Bob Esponja’
‘Las Tortugas Ninja’
‘Blaze y los Monster Machines’
‘La Patrulla Canina’
‘Shimmer y Shine’
‘Nella, una princesa valiente’
‘Top Wing’
‘Bubble Guppies’
‘Dora la Exploradora’
El canal Nickelodeon está disponible en la oferta básica de las plataformas de televisión de Movistar+, Vodafone, Orange TV, Telecable, R Galicia y Euskaltel
Audible y ViacomCBS Networks International presentan en exclusiva en España 60 tÃtulos con los personajes favoritos de Nickelodeon y Nick Jr. como protagonistas
Series como 'La Patrulla canina', 'Las Tortugas Ninja' o 'Bob Esponja' dan el salto al entretenimiento en audio
'Top Wing', 'Nella, una princesa valiente', 'Shimmer y Shine', 'Blaze y los Monster Machines' o 'Bubble Guppies', son algunos de los 60 tÃtulos de Nickelodeon y Nick Jr que ya están disponibles en exclusiva para los usuarios de Audible durante 18 meses, sumándose al extenso catálogo de contenido infantil y familiar con el que ya cuenta el servicio.
"Acuerdos como el alcanzado con Viacom nos permiten ofrecer contenido de calidad y en exclusiva, con personajes conocidos y atractivos para nuestra audiencia. De esta manera, seguimos impulsando la popularización del entretenimiento en audio", ha comentado Juan Baixeras, Audible Country Manager de España.
Por su parte, Manuel Gil, Country Manager Iberia, EVP Strategy & Affiliates EMEAA ViacomCBS Networks International, afirma que "Estamos muy contentos de poder anunciar este acuerdo con Audible que nos va a permitir seguir acercando a familias y niños nuestros personajes favoritos de Nickelodeon y Nick Jr., ahora en un formato tan demandado como es el audio. Creemos que poder disfrutar de las historias de personajes icónicos como Bob Esponja o La Patrulla Canina en formato audio es un valor añadido para nuestra audiencia."
Audible apuesta por el contenido en audio infantil e impulsa las bondades que este formato proporciona para los más pequeños, como el fortalecimiento de la capacidad para escuchar y prestar atención, el uso de la imaginación; la introducción del hábito de la cognición interpretativa y el desarrollo de la riqueza del lenguaje, entre muchos otros.
PREMIERING MONDAY 11TH JANUARY ON NICKTOONS AFRICA
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Comedian and actor Jay Pharoah (Saturday Night Live, 2 Minutes of Fame), will host Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered (previously Game Face), premiering Monday 11th January 2021 at 16:55 CAT on NickToons Africa! The remotely produced game show features panelists Darci Lynne and All That’s Lex Lumpkin and Gabrielle Nevaeh Green, who must guess the identities of virtually disguised celebrity guests.
Following launch, new episodes will continue to air regularly on the Nicktoons channel in Africa.
Said Pharoah, “As a person who likes to transform and play multiple characters, I always love a good disguise and I can’t wait to see which panelist will be able to figure out our guests’ identities. Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered is going to be an outrageously good time, and we have some big names and surprises that you really won’t want to miss!”
Each episode of Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered will feature celebrity guests whose true identities are hidden behind an animated 3D filter and voice changer, while the panel deciphers the mystery through rounds of Q&A, wacky trivia and hilarious game competitions. The first panelist to guess the star hiding behind the filter wins the round. Viewers can get in on the fun by downloading the show’s filters to transform into the same digital characters as their favorite celebrities.
Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered follows the success of the remotely produced series Group Chat with Annie and Jayden, hosted by Side Hustle co-stars Annie LeBlanc and Jayden Bartels.
Nickelodeon’s Unfiltered is executive produced by Pharoah and Shaina Farrow (Special Skills). Ben Pluimer (Legendary Dudas) also serves as executive producer. Production for Nickelodeon is overseen by Ashley Kaplan, Senior Vice President, Digital Studios; Luke Wahl, Vice President, Digital Studios; and Paul J Medford, Vice President, Unscripted Current Series.
Pharoah was a regular on Saturday Night Live for six seasons from 2010-16, where he was known for impressions of Barack Obama, Kanye West and others. His recent credits include feature films 2 Minutes of Fame and Bad Hair and the IMDB series Special Skills.
Fans can visit nickelodeonafrica.com as well as like the official Nickelodeon Africa Facebook page and follow Nickelodeon on Instagram and Twitter for the latest Nick news, highlights, information, games and video clips.
More Nickelodeon Highlights:
Barbapapa
Based on the 1970 children’s picture book, Barbapapa is the name of the title character as well as the name of his “species”. Join Barbapapa, Barbamama and their seven kids on merry adventures as they transform into different objects at will.
Monday, 11 January on Nickelodeon at 5:20 CAT
Ready Set Dance Season 2
Help your kids build confidence, creativity and coordination with Ready Set Dance’s seven-minute episodes that feature fun and energetic story-driven dance videos. Each episode is hosted by the friendly animated mascots Twirl and Freeze and features a kids’ dance crew who provide a social connection between the hosts and kids at home. Plus, unlike other dance shows, Ready Set Dance is underpinned by a core educational curriculum to teach preschoolers fundamental movement and motor skills.
Monday, 11 January on Nick Jr. at 7:25 CAT
Free Preview:
The school holidays may be coming to a close but the fun never sets on DStv. They're giving customers even more choice for the little ones this month! From 4 January 2021 to 17 January 2021 DStv Compact Plus, Compact, Family & Access customers will enjoy even more kids entertainment - at no extra cost! All you have to do is stay connected, stay plugged in and keep the fun rolling all year long.
How it works:
- DStv Access customers will have these kids channels available from the 4th - 17th January 2021: Nicktoons, Boomerang and Zoomoo
- DStv Family Customers will have these kids channels available from the 4th - 17th January 2021: Nicktoons, Boomerang, Zoomoo and Disney Channel
DStv Compact & Compact Plus Customers will have these kids channels available from the 4th - 17th January 2021: Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., Boomerang, Disney Channel, and Zoomoo.
Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for Friday, January 8, 2021 | Nickelodeon
Rugrats, provided to Creators Syndicate by Nickelodeon, based off the popular animated television series has been created for children and family's to laugh and enjoy together.
Follow these comics and their take on real episodes of the show and their own spin on hilarious adventures.
