Thursday, August 26, 2021

Nickelodeon Africa Named As a Finalist in Two Categories of the 17th Annual Sunday Times GenNext Awards

Nick News Brief: Nickelodeon Africa has been named as a finalist in the "Coolest TV Channels 2021" and "Coolest Kids TV Channels 2021" categories of the 17th annual Sunday Times GenNext Awards! The winners to be celebrated at the online Sunday Times GenNext Awards event on 9 September 2021.


The Sunday Times GenNext survey remains the leading barometer of what South Africa’s youth find on-trend and aspirational, and delivers insights that are valued by brand management, advertising, and marketing professionals. The 2021 survey polled more than 6 000 young people aged 8-13 years (Tweens), 14 to 18 years (Teens), 18 to 24 years (Tertiary), and 24 to 30 years (Young Professionals/Adults).

A full list of 17th annual Sunday Times GenNext Awards nominees can be found here. Congratulations and good luck to Nickelodeon!


Originally published: August 26, 2021.
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'It's Pony' and 'Santiago of the Seas' Receive Nominations in 2021 Women's Image Awards

The Women's Image Network (WIN) has announced the exciting news that Nickelodeon's It's Pony and Santiago of the Seas have received nominations in the 23rd annual Women's Image Awards, an annual awards ceremony that celebrates honorees who have demonstrated an unparalleled contribution to music and gender parity!


In the Outstanding Animated Program category of this year's WIN Awards, It's Pony has been nominated for the episode “Cat Alley/ Saving Horse”, and Santiago of the Seas has been nominated for the show's series premiere episode, "The Legend of Capitán Calavera".

Meanwhile, in the Outstanding Actress Animated Program category, Alyssa Cheatham has been nominated for her portrayal of Lorelai in the Santiago of the Seas episode “Princess and the Pirate Puppy/Caracol Cove”, and Jessica DiCicco has been nominated for her portrayal of Annie in the It's Pony episode Cat Alley / Saving Horse”.


Currently in its 23rd year, the Women’s Image Awards are a production of Women’s Image Network, WIN, and celebrate outstanding film and television that also promotes the value of women and girls. Since 1993, The Women’s Image Awards have celebrated both female and male directors, writers, producers and artists who compete in its fourteen categories.

The Women's Image Awards are scheduled for Thursday, October 14th, 2021 in Los Angeles and are in talks with a national television broadcaster.

Since 1993, Women's Image Network has produced The WIN Awards to level the playing field by promoting dimensional female media images which advance the value of women and girls. Women can reach their full potential when film and television depict dimensional, non- stereotypical female media images. When media artists depict girls and women as complex and ever-evolving human beings maybe women everywhere will soon enjoy social and economic parity.

More information about the 2021 WIN Awards, including a full list of nominees can be found at https://www.thewinawards.com.

Congratulations and good luck to Alyssa, Jessica, Nickelodeon and to the production teams of both shows!


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'That Girl Lay Lay' Season One Wraps Filming

Filming on the freshman season of Nickelodeon's upcoming live-action comedy series That Girl Lay Lay has wrapped! The news was announced by John Beck, who serves as a executive producer on the show, on Twitter! The series was filmed at CBS Studios-Radford (Brooklyn Nine-Nine):


In That Girl Lay Lay (13 episodes),  phone avatar Lay Lay is the perfect hype girl and best friend that anyone could ever want from their personal affirmation app.  Struggling to make her mark at school and needing a best friend to talk to, Sadie wishes upon a star that Lay Lay was real and could help teach her how to stand out.  When her wish comes true and Lay Lay is magically brought to life, the two friends learn that when they are together, they can accomplish anything. The series will premiere in September on Nickelodeon.


The behind-the-scenes photo shared by Beck also reveals that That Girl Lay Lay will have a holiday episode!

The series stars teen sensation and hip-hop artist Alaya “That Girl Lay Lay” High as “Lay Lay;” Gabrielle Nevaeh Green (All That, Nickelodeon's Unfiltered, NFL Wild Card Game on Nickelodeon, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai) as “Sadie;” Peyton Perrine III (Funny Married Stuff) as Sadie’s brother, “Marky;” Tiffany Daniels (The Fresh Beat Band, Station 19, Grace and Frankie) as Sadie’s mom, “Trish;” Thomas Hobson (The Fresh Beat Band, Sherman's Showcase) as Sadie’s dad, “Bryce;” and Caleb Brown (Mother's Day, The Odd Couple) as Lay Lay and Sadie’s classmate, “Jeremy.”


That Girl Lay Lay is produced by Will Packer Media (Bigger), with Will Packer (Little, Ride Along) and Carolyn Newman serving as executive producers and Toy Monique Hawkins and Peggy Cheng overseeing.  The series is created and executive produced by David A. Arnold (Side Hustle, Fuller House, Bigger), who also serves as showrunner.  John Beck & Ron Hart (Side Hustle, Fuller House, Liv and Maddie) serve as executive producers.

Production of That Girl Lay Lay for Nickelodeon is overseen by Zack Olin and Shauna Phelan, Co-Heads of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Live-Action. Jessica Brown serves as Nickelodeon’s Executive in Charge of Production for the series.

The series marks Nickelodeon’s first project under an overall deal with That Girl Lay Lay to develop original multiform programming and music initiatives, and build a cross-category consumer products business. In addition to her new comedy series, Nickelodeon’s comprehensive strategy for That Girl Lay Lay includes supporting her music career and an exclusive line of consumer products, with merchandising agreements spanning categories such as softlines, toy, publishing and more.


Originally published: August 26, 2021.

H/T: Anime Superhero Forum /@kanc; Additional source: @mcdonaldsflag.
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Nickelodeon Hints That 'Side Hustle' Has Been Renewed for Season 2

Following news that the first season of the network's popular live-action comedy series Side Hustle has wrapped, Nickelodeon may have revealed that Side Hustle has been renewed for season two!


Jason Chong, who serves as a choreographer on both Side Hustle and Nickelodeon's upcoming comedy series That Girl Lay Lay, posted a photo of a message Nickelodeon sent to the cast and crew which reads:

"Thank you ALL for your Season 1 hustle!
Can't wait to have you hustle back for Season 2
Enjoy your break
- from all your friends at Nick"


Update (7/25) - Nickelodeon has further hinted that they have renewed Side Hustle for season 2 in the comments on a recent TikTok video, replying to a fan "Are you excited for season 2?"!

Update (8/26) - Director Wendy Faraone has confirmed that Side Hustle season two has gone into production! Episode #204 will be titled "Al-Dude-Isburg" and is written by Laura House and directed by Faraone. Filming is taking place at Paramount Pictures Studios.


Starring social media sensations and real-life best friends, Jules LeBlanc and Jayden Bartels, Side Hustle follows best friends, smart and sarcastic Lex (LeBlanc) and confident and tough Presley (Bartels), as they devise a plan to make money when fireworks accidentally destroy a boat belonging to the dad of their quirky friend and neighbor, Munchy (Isaiah Crews). The series is created and executive produced by Dave Malkoff (Henry Danger, Sam & Cat, Victorious).

Forced to come up with creative ways to earn money to pay for the damages, Lex, Presley and Munchy enlist the help of Presley’s tech-savvy younger brother, Fisher (Mitchell Berg), who creates an app to connect with people looking for help with small jobs, and Munchy’s bossy older brother Jaget (Jacques Chevelle), who makes sure they keep up with the payments.

Side Hustle was shot in front of a live studio audience in Los Angeles, California. Initially picked-up for 10 episodes, season one was then doubled to 20 episodes in January with six more episodes ordered in March.

Side Hustle made its world premiere on Saturday, November 7, 2020 on Nickelodeon USA. Originally ordered in February 2020 with production starting in the following March, production was hit by the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. Production picked up again during Fall, with the cast and crew working hard to keep episode delays minimal.

John Beck & Ron Hart (Knight Squad, Fuller House, Liv and Maddie) serve as executive producers and showrunners. Production of Side Hustle for Nickelodeon is overseen by Shauna Phelan, Senior Vice President, Live-Action Scripted Content. Omar Camacho serves as Nickelodeon’s Executive in Charge of Production for the series.

John Beck and Ron Hart are now currently working on Nickelodeon's upcoming comedy That Girl Lay Lay, starring teen sensation and hip-hop artist Alaya “That Girl Lay Lay” High. The show is slated to premiere this September on Nickelodeon.

Side Hustle season two has yet to be announced by Nickelodeon.


H/T: Special thanks to @NickSideHustle, @officialnickfan and @itsmetyrinh!; Additional source: Anime Superhero Forum /@Ratings Nigel.

Originally published: May 16, 2021.
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Nickelodeon India Gives a Heart-Warming Tribute to Medical Personnel to Celebrate Surakshabandhan

Nickelodeon Is Back With Its Surakshabandhan Campaign; Gives A Heart-Warming Tribute To Medical Personnel At Wockhardt Hospital, SoBo

~In association with Slam Out Loud, kids from Swadhar curate handmade rakhis and gratitude notes for healthcare workers~ ~Nicktoons Shiva, Dora, Happy & Pinaki gave a heart-warming tribute to the medical staff at Wockhardt Hospitals and tie handmade rakhis made by children ~

Mumbai: The Nickelodeon franchise entertains millions of young fans across India and continues to inculcate right values in kids by breaking stereotypes and redefining norms through their shows and initiatives. Being a pioneer in bringing alive the true spirit of Rakshbandhan, the country’s leading kids’ entertainment channel is back with its iconic campaign – Surakshabandhan – to celebrate and recognize the selfless efforts of healthcare workers across the country.

Nicktoons Shiva, Dora, Happy & Pinaki gave a heart-warming tribute to the medical staff at Wockhardt Hospitals and tie handmade rakhis made by children

Raksha Bandhan, Raksha Bandhan, also Rakshabandhan, is a popular, traditionally Hindu, annual rite, or ceremony, which is central to a festival of the same name celebrated in South Asia, and in other parts of the world significantly influenced by Hindu culture. The festival is a celebration of any brother-sister like relationship.

A few days ahead of the festival, in an effort to pay tribute to the medical personnel and show gratitude, Nickelodeon joined hands with Slam Out Loud, a Delhi-based not-for-profit organisation to curate DIY Nickelodeon-themed rakhis for the healthcare workers and recognize their selfless service. As part of the initiative, Slam Out Loud, an organisation that uses the power of arts to build creative confidence amongst children from disadvantaged communities, conducted a 1-hour workshop with 40 kids from Swadhar (Pune) to make their favourite Nicktoon-themed handmade rakhis.

The kids also wrote heart-warming gratitude notes and cards for the medical personnel thanking them for their work and praying for their safety. Nicktoons Shiva and Rudra became the messengers of ‘thank you’ and tied rakhis to the medical staff at Wockhardt Hospitals to show love, respect, and gratitude.

Through this initiative, Nickelodeon set out to create awareness amongst children on the selfless efforts of healthcare workers and how they have been pushing the envelope to keep everybody safe and protected. The doctors and nurses who received the rakhis were really touched by the gesture.

Nicktoon Dora gave a heart-warming tribute to the medical staff at Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central for their campaign Surakshabandhan and tied handmade rakhis made by kids from Swadhar Pune.

Dr Parag Rindani, Regional Head, Wockhardt Hospital said, “We are glad to associate with Nickelodeon to tie Rakhi – a band of Suraksha to our doctors and the clinical staff for their remarkable contribution during these trying times and to celebrate the true spirit of 'Surakshabandhan' during the ongoing pandemic. We hope that this activity will relieve stress, fear and divert the attention of our Doctors and medical staff who are protecting us ever since the pandemic hit us.”

The initiative will be promoted on digital media and through a robust program of mommy networks and influencers who will amplify the reach to audiences at large. Moreover, the initiative will be brought to life on social media through engaging content and contest for kids encouraging them to share pictures of their DIY rakhis. Additionally, the brand is imploring kids to create a chain of messages for the medical personnel and curate the longest rakhi message using social media features.


In 2017, Nickelodeon celebrated Surakshabandhan with India’s elite Border Security Force (BSF) at Wagah Border, wherein children along with their favourite toons Dora the Explorer and Shiva tied the symbolic Rakhi to the soldiers at the iconic retreat ceremony, thus saluting their selflessness, bravery, and relentless commitment to the country.


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