Friday, April 09, 2021

Paramount Plus Adds 'Hunter Street' Seasons 1-3

Enter the world of mystery and adventure by streaming the first three seasons of Nickelodeon's hit live-action comedy adventure series Hunter Street on Paramount+!


In season one of Hunter Street (20 episodes), after spending his first night in his new home, Max, along with new siblings Tess, Anika, Sal and Daniel wake up to find their foster parents, Erik and Kate Hunter have vanished. In order to crack the case, the Hunter siblings set out on the challenge of a lifetime whilst searching for clues, leading them on an epic and suspenseful family adventure, including boat racing through canals, exploring secret tunnels and uncovering lost treasures. To uncover the truth they will have to dig up secrets in their old Amsterdam canal home. With obstacles at every turn, they must also fight off old family rivals and duplicitous heirs in order to solve the mystery - all while running the family home!

In season two (20 episodes), Erik is accused of a art theft, causing the siblings set out on a quest for clues, leading them on an epic and suspenseful adventure; they come across secret organizations, puzzling clues, secret rooms, unexpected revelations – and some exciting new additions to the family in their quest to prove Erik's innocence!


And season three (30 episodes) follows the Hunter family on mysterious journeys around Amsterdam, leading them on epic and suspenseful adventures, as they come across puzzling clues, secret rooms and unexpected family revelations!

The news comes as Nickelodeon is about to launch season four of Hunter Street internationally this April!

Hunter Street stars Stony Blyden as Max; MaeMae Renfrow as Tess; Kyra Smith as Anika; Daan Creyghton as Sal; Thomas Jansen as Daniel, Wilson Radjou-Pujalte as Jake Hunter, Kate Bensdorp as Evie Hunter; Eliyha Altena as Oliver; Sarah Nauta as Jasmyn; Alyssa Guerrouche as Jennie; Tooske Ragas as Kate Hunter; Ronald Top as Erik Hunter; and Cystine Carreon as Oliver’s Mom, Dottie.

Hunter Street is produced for an international audience by Blooming Media. The series was originally co-developed with the Nickelodeon Netherlands series, De Ludwigs.


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Yoto to Add ‘Horrid Henry’ Audio Stories in June 2021

Novel Entertainment has secured a new global deal for its internationally renowned Horrid Henry brand with dedicated kids’ audio platform Yoto. Under the partnership, five initial Horrid Henry audio titles will launch as cards for Yoto’s award-winning Yoto Player in June, including Ice Cream Dream, The Name Game, The Best Boys’ Club Sleepover, Horrid Henry’s Petsitting Service and Horrid Henry and the Walking Stick Gang.


The screen-free Yoto Player is designed specifically for children and is controlled using physical cards, which are inserted into the speaker to activate the audio content. Yoto’s audio cards can also be played through its app on compatible smartphones. .

Novel Entertainment has also secured a further agreement for Horrid Henry audio content with audiobook distributor Findaway. Following the deal, eight collections consisting of five Horrid Henry stories each are now available worldwide across Findaway’s extensive network of platforms, which includes Apple, Google Play, Scribd and NOOK, in addition to existing partners including Audible and Amazon.

Novel Entertainment co-founder Mike Watts, says: “Audio content is providing great comfort for families all around the world, whether as a part of a soothing bedtime routine, for extra learning during school closures or simply for the family to come together to enjoy. As we continue bringing Horrid Henry fans content across a multitude of formats and platforms, we know that with Yoto’s focus on empowering children to safely choose their favourite stories to listen to, they are ideally placed to make our Horrid Henry audio content offering even more accessible for both new and existing fans.”


Yoto, content director Jessica Tarrant,  added: “We’re excited to be bringing the world of Horrid Henry to Yoto with these hilarious audio titles, which we know will delight fans of the TV series and new listeners alike. Novel Entertainment has carefully crafted a brilliant audio series that brings Henry’s misadventures vividly to life, and we hope this partnership will open up these fantastic stories to an eager and engaged new audience.”

Novel Entertainment first launched Horrid Henry audio content in Spring 2020 and continues to expand the offering for fans. Most recently, Novel Entertainment launched a ‘Horrid Henry’s Winter Wonderland’ audiobook compilation featuring Horrid Henry’s Christmas, Early Christmas Present and Winter Wish titles, and the ‘Super Scary One’, which includes Horrid Halloween, Horrid Henry and the Weird Werewolf and Horrid Henry’s Haunted House. These latest offerings join the initial six ‘Totally Horrid Collections’ which debuted last year.

Aimed at children aged 5 and over, Novel Entertainment’s Horrid Henry audio content takes the form of dramatisations from its hit Horrid Henry TV series, featuring the show’s voice talent with additional narrative from Henry (voiced by Elizabeth Waterworth-Santo) and songs. A Horrid Henry podcast also launched in 2020 which is titled Horrid Henry Unlocked and presented by radio host Sean Thorne, voice actor Lizzie Waterworth, and Henry himself. It offers fans insights into the inner workings of the world of Horrid Henry.

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Novel Entertainment has created over 100 pieces of fresh content for Horrid Henry, produced under the banner of Horrid Henry Unlocked which is designed to offer a familiar environment for fans to discover how the Horrid Henry family is responding to the current crisis. As well as the Horrid Henry podcast and audio stories, new material includes Horrid Homework in the form of activities which are available via the recently redesigned Horrid Henry website (https://www.horridhenry.me/); projects, challenges, puzzles, and bespoke videos including newly created songs, short videos and behind the scenes content and interviews.

Novel Entertainment has also recently brought fans new long-form animated content including Horrid Henry’s Gross Day Out, a new 65’ action-adventure film which launched globally on Netflix in September 2020, alongside Horrid Henry’s Wild Weekend which debuted on Netflix in the UK last June. Nickelodeon has also recently acquired the Wild Weekend special for the UK which debuted in December 2020, and for Sub-Saharan Africa, ViacomCBS/Nickelodeon has acquired the rights to Seasons 1-4 of Horrid Henry.

All five seasons of Horrid Henry are currently airing on Netflix in the UK, and also on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons UK and Ireland. A total of 250 Horrid Henry episodes are now available with recent sales including MBC (Middle East), Alati International (Russia), Atlantic Digital Networks (Canada), TG4 (Ireland), Amazon Prime Video (India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka), P&P (Bosnia), Produkcija (Slovenia), Kids Network (Latvia and Estonia) and Emirates (UAE and Middle East). Renewals include Turner Broadcasting System (Asia Pacific), Mediacorp (Singapore), POP TV (Slovenia), E-Vision (Middle East), Asiana (Korea), Netflix (US, Canada, France, India, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Iceland and Belgium), Discovery+ (India) and OKKO (Russia, Ukraine and Belarus).

Fans can check out Horrid Henry online for more horridness!: nicktoons.co.uk/henry | horridhenry.me | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook.


About Novel Entertainment

Novel Entertainment was founded in 2001 by Mike Watts and Lucinda Whiteley. The company specialises in the creation and development of successful children’s character brands across a wide array of media. Novel’s core programming includes Horrid Henry, Cinemaniacs, Fimbles, Rockit’s Pocket and The Roly Mo Show. Novel have produced more than 900 programmes for television and radio and their expertise extends into brand licensing and merchandising, computer games, interactive online content, music, theatre and film.

About Horrid Henry

Horrid Henry is a major multi-media brand. The TV show rapidly became CITV’s most popular series and is now NickToon’s and Nickelodeon UK’s most popular show. The series is broadcast in over 100 territories outside the UK and in 2011, Novel co-produced a live action feature film of Horrid Henry; the first ever British kids’ movie to be filmed in 3D. There is an active licensing and merchandising programme in place and the property has also successfully been adapted for online and for computer games. The live stage show, Horrid Henry – Live and Horrid, ran for 285 performances in London’s West End and across the UK and the character’s official YouTube channel has attracted more than 1,486,500 million views.

Original source: AnimationXpress; Lead image: ToyNews; Additional source: aNb Media.

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USAopoly Announces MONOPOLY SpongeBob SquarePants Meme Edition Board Game

You'll need IMAGINAAATION to find a more relatable game than MONOPOLY SpongeBob SquarePants Meme Edition!


Buy, sell, and trade the most hilarious internet-famous images of characters from Nickelodeon's beloved animated series with the ultimate collection to capture all of the feels. Capitalize on properties to channel Savage Patrick, or make like Mocking SpongeBob as you pay rent. Set down a lawn chair for the wholesome mishaps behind Comments and Shares cards. Just stack up as many Likes as you can to bankrupt your Bubble Buddies and win!

Produced by USAopoly, MONOPOLY SpongeBob SquarePants Meme Edition is set to be released in stores on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 available to purchase today, and carries an SRP of $39.99 USD!

MONOPOLY SpongeBob SquarePants Meme Edition follows Nickelodeon and USAopoly releasing a SpongeBob Monopoly board game in the mid-aughts!

Update (4/7) - Below is USAopoly's official MONOPOLY®: SpongeBob SquarePants Meme Edition announcement!:

Soak Up an Internet Sensation With MONOPOLY®: SpongeBob SquarePants Meme Edition – Available Now


Order up! A cornerstone of the internet’s meme culture is making a splash on the tabletop in a collection that captures just about every reaction possible while playing the classic fast-dealing property trading game. MONOPOLY: SpongeBob SquarePants Meme Edition is available now! 

It’s all hands on deck as you buy, sell, and trade the most internet-famous images of SpongeBob SquarePants and his Bikini Bottom pals in a sea of relatable situations, including “Savage Patrick” (to perfectly match your sneer while buying up red properties) and “Mocking SpongeBob” (when paying taxes just calls for exaggerated faces).

Bring it around town with one of six custom-sculpted tokens such as Bubbles with Bubblewand, Mermaidman’s Belt Buckle, SpongeBob’s Spatula, Squidward’s Clarinet, Krabby Patty, or Jellyfish to collect your favorite memes and build Posts and Collections (instead of respective Houses and Hotels). Rake in the Likes to bankrupt your competition and you’ll go viral!

Ditch the algorithm and soak up your friends’ love from Comments and Shares, which replace the traditional Community and Chest cards. These luck-of-the-draw engagements will either give you a boost towards becoming an internet sensation or bring you closer to getting beached by your opponents.





SpongeBob Meme Monopoly

MONOPOLY: SpongeBob SquarePants Meme Edition is for 2-6 players, ages 8 and up. Grab your jellyfishing nets and catch a copy from your local game store or right here from The Op’s online shop! For even more undersea fun with your Bubble Buddies, be sure to check out SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton Rising, TRIVIAL PURSUIT: SpongeBob SquarePants, and RUBIK’S CUBE: SpongeBob SquarePants.

Share photos and videos of your sweet, sweet victory with us using #TheOpGames or tagging @theopgames for the chance to be featured on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

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From Nerdist:

SPONGEBOB Memes Are Currency in the Latest MONOPOLY Game

The Op.

SpongeBob Squarepants has been on the air for a long, long time. The beloved animated kids’ series premiered on Nickelodeon way back on May 1, 1999. Ever since, it has been a pop culture juggernaut. The show, currently on its 13th season, has had 275 episodes (and counting). It has also spawned plenty of video games, featured films, and spinoffs. With a reservoir of content that deep, many quotes, scenes, and characters have been turned into memes. From a tired SpongeBob getting out of his chair to leave a bad situation, to a mocking SpongeBob calling out “vErY gOdD iDeAs,” the series is an endless source for the internet’s favorite currency. So it’s only fitting you can now trade them in with the all-new Monopoly SpongeBob SquarePants Meme Edition.

The Op‘s newest Monopoly version features the denizens of Bikini Bottom. But you won’t buy and sell the Krusty Krab or Squidward’s house in this game. You’ll dabble in digital “dollars.” This is a celebration of SpongeBob Squarepants memes. From the game’s official description:

"Monopoly SpongeBob SquarePants Meme Edition is a hilarious twist on the classic, letting players buy, sell, and trade the most internet-famous images of characters from Nickelodeon’s animated series. Capitalize on properties to channel ‘Savage Patrick,’ or make like ‘Mocking SpongeBob’ as you pay rent. Set down a lawn chair for the wholesome mishaps behind Comments and Shares cards (instead of Community & Chest cards) and stack up as many Likes (aka $$) as you can to bankrupt your Bubble Buddies and win!"

The colorful game board for SpongeBob Meme Monopoly / The Op

Designed for ages eight and up, the game ($39.99) plays two to six players. It has an expected runtime of an hour plus. Along with a very colorful, very funny board, you’ll also get: six tokens, 28 title deed cards, 16 shares cards, 16 comments cards, custom money, 32 houses renamed posts, 12 hotels renamed collections, and dice.

You will also get rewarded for all the time you have spent in life watching SpongeBob Squarepants. As well as all those hours making memes based on the show. But the best part is that, whether you win or lose, you’ll know exactly what meme to send your opponent after the game.

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Watch SpongeBob SquarePants on Nickelodeon and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge On The Run & Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years on Paramount+!

Listen to The SpongeBob Musical here!: https://spongebobmusical.blogspot.com

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated is now available on PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and mobile devices!

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!

Shop SpongeBob!: https://www.spongebobshop.com - SpongeBob face masks now available, with ALL proceeds going to charity!


Originally published: Monday, March 22, 2021.

Additional source: ToyWiz.

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Xalingo Launches Educational PAW Patrol Toys in Brazil

Brazilian toy manufacturer Xalingo Brinquedos is launching brand new PAW Patrol toys designed to stimulate children's development and learning in Brazil! The new PAW Patrol toy range includes a swing, alphabet tiles, an interactive clock and calendar, stamp sets and puzzles, all featuring the beloved pups for Nickelodeon's hit CG-animated preschool series of the same name.


From GKPB:

Xalingo lança produtos da Patrulha Canina

A Xalingo Brinquedos está lançando seis brinquedos da Patrulha Canina para estimular o desenvolvimento e o aprendizado das crianças.

A Patrulha Canina chegou para conquistar o coração da criançada e foi ganhando, aos poucos, seu espaço no mercado. A Xalingo fechou um novo licenciamento e trouxe o grupo de filhotes heróicos para seu portfólio.

A Xalingo Brinquedos é especialista em quebra-cabeças, blocos de montar, triciclos, gangorras, balanços, casinhas e diversos outros produtos apresenta agora brinquedos com o visual estampado por Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Zuma, Rubble, Skye e Ryder.

A nova coleção traz para as crianças seis produtos ao todo, que buscam desenvolver o raciocínio lógico, a coordenação motora, a atenção e outras habilidades. Confira abaixo:

Balanço Patrulha Canina


Ideal para os pequenos de 19 a 36 meses, esse balanço é ergonômico, resistente e de alta qualidade, contando com um encosto regulável, cinto de segurança e adesivos divertidos.

ABC da Patrulha Canina


Para crianças com mais de três anos, esse abecedário da Patrulha pode ajudar as crianças a desenvolverem suas primeiras palavras. O brinquedo conta com letras maiúsculas, minúsculas e até mesmo números.

Calendário Interativo Patrulha Canina


Também para crianças com mais de três anos, o calendário oferecido pela Xalingo foi desenvolvido para auxiliar no aprendizado dos meses, dias da semana, estações do ano e horas.

Conjunto Carimbos


Para crianças artistas que gostam de brincar com tinta e sair pintando tudo que vê pela frente. O conjunto de carimbos conta com 6 carimbos especiais, giz de cera e um bloco de folhas ilustradas com os personagens.

Kit Quebra-Cabeças


Nesse brinquedo temos um combo de três quebra-cabeças com cenas diferentes, sendo eles de oito, quinze e trinta peças.

Quebra-Cabeça Gigante

Esse quebra-cabeça reúne todos os personagens de Patrulha Canina em 35 peças para instigar o raciocínio lógico dos pequenos.

Quebra-Cabeças Patrulha Canina da Xalingo Brinquedos

A Patrulha Canina é um desenho animado reproduzido pela Nickelodeon onde seis filhotes heróicos se unem ao menino chamado Ryder para proteger a comunidade de Adventure Bay.

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Nickelodeon and NFHS Join the Special Olympics Unified Classroom

Nickelodeon and NFHS join the Special Olympics Unified Classroom

Learn to Lead with the #UnifiedGeneration


At the beginning of the school year, Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® opened the Unified Classroom. By releasing monthly packages of resources, lessons and videos, teachers and parents can ensure that their K-12 students are continuing to build inclusive mindsets from any classroom setting.

The theme of the Unified Classroom for April is Leadership and the #UnifiedGeneration is welcoming partners Nickelodeon and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) to join in on the conversation.

Unified Talks: Learn and Lead with Nickelodeon

Hosted by youth leaders from all across the country, Unified Talks focus on themes that are at the core of Special Olympics. These videos will captivate student viewers and reveal how they can make change in their community. There will be a mix of storytelling, direct teaching, modeling, and even bloopers.

In this episode of Unified Talks, learn what it means to be an inclusive youth leader with U.S. Youth Ambassadors Sophie and Joey of Special Olympics Nebraska along with the Special Olympics' friends at Nickelodeon! SpongeBob SquarePants, members of the Loud House, The Casagrandes, It's Pony and other Nickelodeon favorites demonstrate what qualities make a good leader and how to unite a team towards a common goal. Also gain an understanding of why it’s also important to follow and let others take the lead. Check out the trailer below and watch the full version on www.generationunified.org. There's also plenty of Nickelodeon's iconic green slime!


Inside Inclusion: Understand Different Leadership Techniques with NFHS – COMING SOON

Inside Inclusion is a monthly roundtable series that features members of the #UnifiedGeneration coming together to explore an important topic.

The NFHS is the national leader and advocate for high school athletics as well as fine and performing arts programs. Within their 51 member state associations (including Washington, D.C.), they serve 19,500 high schools and more than 12 million young people.

From top left, Olivia, Citlali, Trey, Tanner and Troy talking about leadership in the latest episode of Inside Inclusion.

In collaboration with U.S. Youth Ambassadors Troy and Citlali from Special Olympics Northern California, student leaders from various student advisory committees associated with NFHS came together to talk all about what it means to be an inclusive youth leader. They also discuss different leadership experiences they’ve had and how it has made them stronger leaders.

Watch the full episode of Inside Inclusion when it’s released on April 8th on http://www.generationunified.org/video!


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