Nickelodeon UK To Premiere New Nick Game Show "Figure It Out" In July 2013

Nickelodeon UK and Ireland has announced and confirmed to NickALive! the very exciting Nick UK News that, to celebrate the British and Irish summer school holidays, Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, will start to premiere and show the popular Nickelodeon game show "Figure It Out", from late July 2013, as part of Summer on Nickelodeon UK 2013 (exact transmission (TX) air dates, air times and episode names to be announced by Nickelodeon UK)! #SummerOnNick

Every episode of "Figure It Out", based on the Classic Nickelodeon USA game show of the same name, features a panel of Nickelodeon Stars and celebrities trying to guess the unique feat or accomplishment of two kid contestants each, in three rounds of game play, by asking 'yes' or 'no' questions and being bombarded by messy visual and tactile clues. For every round the panel fails to figure it out, the contestant wins a prize. If, after three rounds, the panel can't figure out the kid's unique feat, the contestant takes home the grand prize. Each game culminates in the reveal of the talent with an in-studio demo, and each episode is filled with tons of Nickelodeon's world famous slime!

"Figure It Out" panelists include Alex Heartman from "Power Rangers Samurai", Ana Mulvoy Ten and Jade Ramsey from "House of Anubis", Victoria Justice, Ariana Grande, Avan Jogia, Daniella Monet, Elizabeth Gillies, Eric Lange, Leon Thomas III, Matt Bennett, Michael Eric Reid from "Victorious", Ryan Potter, Carlos Knight and Gracie Dzienny from "Supah Ninjas", Ashley Argota from "True Jackson, VP" and "Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures", Carlos Pena, Jr., Challen Cates, Ciara Bravo, Cody Simpson, James Maslow, Kendall Schmidt, Logan Henderson, Stephen Kramer Glickman and Tanya Chisholm from "Big Time Rush", Chris O'Neal, Cymphonique Miller, Halston Sage, Kirk Fox, Lulu Antariksa, Max Schneider, Noah Crawford and Samantha Boscarino from "How to Rock", Drake Bell from "The Amanda Show", "Drake & Josh", "A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner!", and "A Fairly Odd Christmas", Jake Weary from "Fred: The Show", "Fred: The Movie" and "Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred", Jennette McCurdy, Nathan Kress and Noah Munck from "iCarly", Lucas Cruikshank from "Marvin Marvin", Ramy Youssef from "See Dad Run", Rachel Crow from "Fred: The Show", plus Nolan Gould from ABC and Sky 1 HD's "Modern Family".

"Figure It Out" originally aired for four seasons on Nickelodeon USA from July 1997 to December 1999 and was hosted by Olympic gold medalist swimmer Summer Sanders. Panelists from the original broadcast included Kenan Thompson [All That, Kenan And Kel, iParty With Victorious], Aaron Carter, Amanda Bynes [All That, The Amanda Show, What I Like About You], Chris Jericho, Coolio, Jack Hanna, Sherman Helmsley, Evander Holyfield, Joe Namath, Julius Erving, Michelle Trachtenberg (The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Harriet The Spy), Mike O'Malley [Guts, Global Guts] and Mya, among several others. The series was created by Kevin Kay and Magda Liolis with Eileen Braun and Magda Liolis currently serving as executive producers.

Nickelodeon has a long history of developing original, hit game shows. The first game show that aired on the network was Double Dare in 1986, featuring Nick's signatory slime. Over the next 16 years, Nickelodeon launched many other game shows including hits such as Finders Keepers and Super Sloppy Double Dare ('87), Family Double Dare, ('88), Make the Grade and Think Fast ('89), Wild and Crazy Kids ('90), Get the Picture ('91), GUTS and Nick Arcade ('92), Legends of the Hidden Temple ('93), Global GUTS, ('95), Figure it Out ('97), You're On! and Figure it Out: Family Style ('98), Figure it Out: Wild Style ('99), Double Dare 2000 ('00), and Nick Robot Wars and Scaredy Camp ('02). Six years later came Family GUTS [My Family's Got GUTS] ('08), BrainSurge ('09), Family BrainSurge ('11), and Nickelodeon Internationals Camp Orange].

Nickelodeon South East Asia Debuts New CGI-Animated Series "Mia And Me"

Nickelodeon South East Asia has announced in a post on their official Facebook profile page, facebook.com/nickasia, the Nick News that Nickelodeon South East Asia have today (Monday 1st July 2013) started debuted the brand new live action/CGI animated television series "Mia and Me"!

According to Nick Asia's official websites' official "Mia and Me" website, Nickelodeon Asia will premiere and show all-new episodes of "Mia and Me" every weekday at 4:00pm on Nickelodeon Philippines and weekdays at 5.30pm on Nickelodeon Singapore & Nickelodeon Malaysia. Nickelodeon SEA's official "Mia and Me" website to accompany the new show also features a 'Meet the Characters' section featuring bios about each of the characters in the show, a 'About The Show' area featuring information about the new mixed-media series, and a photograph gallery featuring pictures from "Mia and Me", which you can visit here at nick-asia.com/shows/mia-and-me/goghma!

In "Mia and Me", 12-year-old Mia finds herself hurled into the wondrous world of Centopia, full of elves, unicorns, pans and dragons. But the once idyllic kingdom is in danger. Evil Queen Panthea seeks to capture the unicorns and harness their power to keep her self young. The valiant elves, led by Prince Mo and daring warrior Yuko, fight to stop her. Thanks to her unique ability to communicate with unicorns, Mia must safeguard the golden-horned Onchao. As Mia bounces between trying to fit in at her new school and her life as a fairytale elf, she becomes the key to saving Centopia and the race of unicorns.

"Happy Days" Creator Garry Marshall To Reunite With Scott Baio On Upcoming Episode Of Nick@Nites "See Dad Run"

The entertainment industry news magazine The Hollywood Reporter is reporting the exciting Nick at Nite news in the following article that the popular nick@nite sitcom "See Dad Run" will be holding a "Happy Days" reunion when Garry Marshall, the creator of the legendary sitcom "Happy Days", guest stars in a upcoming brand new season 2 episode of "See Dad Run"!

In the yet-to-be-named episode, Garry Marshall will play the TV father to Scott Baio's David Hobbs on the show within the show. The character is a former wild ladies man in his 70s who wants to settle down, get married and have a kid, but he is beginning to doubt the decision. The episode, expected to premiere during Fall (Autumn) 2013, will be directed by Marshall's son, Scott Marshall,

Marshall helped launch Baio's career, casting him as Arthur "The Fonz/Fonzie" Fonzarelli's (Henry Winkler) younger cousin, Chachi Arcola, on "Happy Days". He went on to win a Young Artist Award for his comedic turn in the long-running series. Marshall filmed the "See Dad Run" episode on Paramount's Stage 19 -- the same soundstage where Happy Days was filmed during its 1974-1984 run:

'Happy Days' Reunion: Garry Marshall Heads to Scott Baio's Comedy (Exclusive)

He'll guest star as the father to the actor who played Chachi during an episode of "See Dad Run" directed by his son, Scott Marshall.

Scott Baio on "See Dad Run" with Garry Marshall, inset

It's a Happy Days reunion on Nickelodeon's See Dad Run.

Happy Days creator Garry Marshall has booked a guest turn on the comedy series, reuniting with star Scott Baio, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively.

During the episode (which will be directed by Marshall's son, Scott), he will play the TV father to Baio's David on the show within the show. The character is a former wild ladies man in his 70s who wants to settle down, get married and have a kid, but he is beginning to doubt the decision.

Marshall helped launch Baio's career, casting him as Fonzie's (Henry Winkler) younger cousin, Chachi Arcola, on Happy Days. He went on to win a Young Artist Award for his comedic turn in the long-running series.

Marshall will film the See Dad Run episode this week on Paramount's Stage 19 -- the same soundstage where Happy Days was filmed during its 1974-1984 run.

The iconic producer behind series including Mork & Mindy, Laverne & Shirley and countless features most recently teamed with his son, Scott Marshall, to develop a comedy, Golden Guys, for Fox. From 20th Television and Prospect Park, the multicamera family comedy revolves around a down-on-his-luck guy who must move back in with his family after he loses his fortune in a scam.

Since starting out in TV, Marshall most recently has focused on features, directing Pretty Woman, Beaches and several other films. As an actor, Marshall appeared in two episodes of FX's Louie last season. He also played Georgia Peaches owner Walter Harvey in 1992's A League of Their Own, among other notable roles.

Nick renewed See Dad Run for a second season in December. A return date has not yet been announced, but Marshall's episode is expected to air in the fall.

Pupils At A Shoreham School Win Southern Water's Recent Water Efficiency Competition With The Help Of GabiH2O

The British regional newspaper the West Sussex Gazette is reporting the news in the following article that a class at a Shoreham school recently won a trip to Drusillas Park, Animal Zoo and Adventure Park in Alfriston after beating 45 schools in Southern Water's water efficiency competition!

Schools taking part in the contest were provided with a lesson plan and posters to form an interactive session in the classroom, fulfilling part of the National Curriculum in a fun way. The plan was produced with the help of GabiH2O, a London-based eco-brand which campaigns to promote water efficiency to children across the UK, which includes Gabi the Rapping Water-Saving Camel, who appears in GabiH2O's water-saving initiative interstitials on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and a dedicated campaign website on Nick UK's official website, Nick.co.uk:

Wise owls win a trip to zoo

WISE owls from a Shoreham school won a trip to the zoo after beating 45 schools in a water efficiency competition.

Children from the owls class at Buckingham Park Primary School beat schools from Sussex and Kent in the Southern Water competition.

The goal was to learn about the importance of saving water and the children were taught simple habits, such as switching off the tap when brushing their teeth.

They also had to set up an investigation to demonstrate the water cycle and prove their understanding of evaporation, condensation and conservation.

Teacher Verity White said: “The children thoroughly enjoyed the programme, especially setting up the investigation, which involved using Clingfilm, a kettle, weights, a bowl, a mug and a rubber band.”

Schools taking part were provided with a lesson plan and posters to form an interactive session in the classroom, fulfilling part of the National Curriculum in a fun way.

The plan was produced with the help of GabiH2O, a London-based company which campaigns to promote water efficiency to children across the UK, including Gabi the water-saving camel, who appears on Nickelodeon.

Geoff Loader, Southern Water’s director of communications, went along to the Buckingham Road school last Monday to present the children with their prize of an outing to Drusillas Park in Alfriston.

“This is a great success for the children in Owls Class,” he said.

“They have worked hard to beat more than 1,300 other children to win this competition. I hope they enjoy their day out at the zoo.”

Loseley Announces Plans To Launch New Range Of Nickelodeon "SpongeBob SquarePants" And "Dora the Explorer" Push-Up Lollies In The UK; Extends Current Deal To Add To Current "SpongeBob SquarePants" Ice Cream Line

The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry news magazine The Grocer is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products news that the classic British brand Loseley Ice Cream has announced the company has signed a licensing agreement with Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products UK (NVCP UK) to produce a brand new range of push-up lollies featuring television characters from two of Nickelodeon's most popular properties - "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Dora the Explorer". Although a debut date for when Loseley's new "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Dora the Explorer" push-up lollies is still to be announced, it is expected each unit will come with a Recommended Selling Price (RSP) of £1.

Above: Loseley's SpongeBob SquarePants Vanilla Ice Cream packaging. Credit: foodbev.com.

Additionally, Loseley is also extending its Nickelodeon partnership with a new range of "SpongeBob SquarePants" 110ml ice cream tubs. The company will launch strawberry and chocolate flavour variants following strong sales of the original vanilla pot launched earlier this year (2013). Each 110ml tub comes with a spoon in the lid and is 95% fat free. Made with fresh milk, the product is free from artificial additives, preservatives and colourings. Tubs are available in cases of 24 with an RRP of £1.20 per unit.

"It is set to be far and away one of our most successful launches," said Andrew Howard, Managing Director (MD) of Beechdean, the parent brand of Loseley, adding that he was hoping to treble the size of the business over the next four years.

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UK: Beechdean Introduces New Ice Cream Range

Beechdean Ice Cream Group, the UK's third biggest ice cream company, has unveiled a new range of ice creams aimed at the summer market, as well as flavour extensions to its existing portfolio.

The additions include a six-strong impulse ice cream range which includes the company’s first-ever flavoured push up ice lollies under its Nickelodeon license; two delicious new flavour extensions for its SpongeBob SquarePants ice cream pots; and two new delicious luxury chocolate stick ice creams from its premium Loseley brand.

Beechdean noted: “As a credible and serious alternative to mainstream ice cream brands, we are incredibly confident about the opportunities and growth potential of our brands within the category. Our new impulse range is a very clear demonstration of our commitment and intent and we are very excited about the massive sales and profit opportunity it presents to customers.”

The SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer ice lollies will be available in two flavours, with an RRP of £1 for each individual 110ml tube.