"Lost" Star Josh Holloway Guest Stars In Brand-New Episode Of "Yo Gabba Gabba!", Premiering Saturday 27th July 2013 On Nick Jr. USA!

Nickelodeon has announced in the following press release, from TVbytheNumbers, the exciting Nick News that Nickelodeon USA's preschool channel, Nick Jr. USA, will premiere and show a brand new episode of Nick Junior's popular critically-acclaimed award-winning preschool show "Yo Gabba Gabba!", called "Farm", which will guest star the American actor and model Josh Holloway, best known for his role as James "Sawyer" Ford on the American mystery television series "Lost", on Saturday 27th July 2013 at 8:30 a.m. (ET/PT) during a special Gabba marathon from 7-9 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nick Jr.!

In "Farm," DJ Lance and his Gabba friends visit Farmer Josh (Holloway) who teaches them about farm animals, growing vegetables, living on a farm, and having a good old-fashioned hoedown! The episode features musical guests Dr. Dog performing "When You're A Gardener", and The High Llamas performing the animated jingle, "Living On A Farm". "Yo Gabba Gabba!" is created by Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz and is produced by The Magic Store and DHX Media.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

Josh Holloway Guest Stars in New 'Yo Gabba Gabba!' Premiering this Saturday on Nick Jr.

Josh Holloway (Lost) guest stars in a brand-new episode of the critically acclaimed preschool series, Yo Gabba Gabba! on Saturday, July 27, at 8:30 a.m. (ET/PT) during a Gabba marathon from 7-9 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nick Jr. In “Farm,” DJ Lance and his Gabba friends visit Farmer Josh (Holloway) who teaches them about farm animals, growing vegetables, living on a farm, and having a good old-fashioned hoedown! The episode features musical guests Dr. Dog performing “When You’re A Gardener,” and The High Llamas performing the animated jingle, “Living On A Farm.” Yo Gabba Gabba! is created by Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz and is produced by The Magic Store and DHX Media.

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Nickelodeon Star Carlos Pena, Jr. Confirms That "Big Time Dreams" Will Be Final Ever Episode Of "Big Time Rush"

Carlos Pena, Jr., who portrays Carlos Garcia in the popular Nick show, has today (Wednesday 24th July 2013) confirmed in a Vine personnel video clip the Nick Star recorded on his way back from the gym, which the musician posted on his official Twitter profile page, @TheCarlosPena, which you can watch here, that the brand new one-hour season four finale episode of their hit original musical comedy series "Big Time Rush", called "Big Time Dreams", which Nick USA will premiere and show on Thursday 25th July 2013 at 8:00 PM ET/PT., will be the series finale episode of "Big Time Rush":

Last episode of BTR.. EVER!! https://vine.co/v/hK0K2Hgvu1g - 24/7/2013

In the all-new episode of "Big Time Rush", called "Big Time Dreams", which is rumored to be the shows final episode, the BTR guys are invited to the 24th annual Tween Choice Awards, where the boy banders are nominated for a award and are booked to close the show.

However, before the foursome can take the stage, they uncover an evil plot to brainwash everyone in the audience. So Big Time Rush have to take down the bad guys and make sure the show rolls on as scheduled. The episode will guest star Austin Mahone as himself, Mindless Behavior as themselves, Nick Cannon ("All That", "The Nick Cannon Show", "Rags", the host of the "TeenNick Halo Awards" and the Chairman of 'TeenNick') as himself, Karmin as themselves, and Alexa Vega as herself. Episode notes: The Tween Choice Awards is a parody of the Teen Choice Awards. The goop that fell on Camille and Jo when they went up to present an award was a parody of the green slime used at the Kids Choice Awards. This is an hour-long TV special which could possibly connected with "Big Time Movie", based on similarities in plots (both contain spy elements and dream plot points).

Click play below to watch an online streaming video clip of Nickelodeon USA's promo/trailer for the brand new Big Time Movie Event, "Big Time Dreams", which promises to be BTR's biggest adventure ever!:



Currently in its fourth season, Nickelodeon's popular live-action original comedy show, "Big Time Rush", ranks as one of the top ten live-action series with kids 2-11, kids 6-11 and tweens 9-14 across all of North American TV. The North American series premiere of "Big Time Rush" on Nickelodeon USA was the highest-rated and most-watched live-action debut among all Nickelodeon series with kids, tweens and total viewers (6.8 million). Also an international breakout hit, "Big Time Rush" ranks within the top 10 programs on Nickelodeon in key markets with key demos, including Germany, Mexico, Italy, Brazil, UK, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, South Africa and Australia, and is seen in over 100 territories and in 20 languages via Nickelodeon channels and syndication.

Nickelodeon's hit Kids' Choice Awards winning original musical series "Big Time Rush" (or "BTR") is an North American television series created by Scott Fellows (Nickelodeon's "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide", Cartoon Network first original show "The Moxy Show", and The WB's "Johnny Test") about the Hollywood misadventures of four hockey players from Minnesota — Kendall, James, Carlos, and Logan, after they are selected to form a boy band. The series premiered with an hour-long pilot episode, "Big Time Audition", on Nickelodeon USA, on November 28, 2009. Its official debut episode premiered on January 18, 2010, earning 6.8 million viewers, making it Nickelodeon's highest-rated live-action series debut ever. Nickelodeon's "Big Time Rush" stars Kendall Schmidt as Kendall Knight, the leader of the band, James Maslow as James Diamond, the handsome one in the band, Carlos Pena, Jr. as Carlos Garcia, the one who always wears his helmet, and Logan Henderson as Logan Mitchell, the smartest one in the band, and co-star's Ciara Bravo as Katie Knight, Kendall's little sister, Stephen Kramer Glickman as Gustavo Rocque, the band's manager, Tanya Chisholm as Kelly Wainwright, Gustavo's assistant, Erin Sanders as Camille Roberts, Logan's girlfriend, and Challen Cates as Jennifer Knight, Kendall and Katie's mother.

Nickelodeon boyband Big Time Rush is currently touring the USA with Nickelodeon Star Victoria Justice ("Zoey 101", "Victorious") in their all-new summer tour called "Summer Break Tour".

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Head To The LEGOLAND Windsor Resort For The LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Weekend This August Bank Holiday!

LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, a unique family theme park in Windsor, Berkshire in England, UK that's themed around the icon and world renowned LEGO toy system, has announced the fantastic news in the following press release that, to celebrate Nickelodeon's new popular "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" animated television series (Nicktoon), the Heroes in a Half Shell - Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo - will be taking a very well earned short break from fighting crime to visit LEGOLAND Windsor Resort for a special LEGO® Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Weekend this August Bank Holiday! Booyakasha!

Over Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th and (Bank Holiday) Monday 26th August 2013, families can join in with ninja training, take part in a special TMNT treasure hunt,, watch awesome skateboard demonstrations, and even take part in the build of four giant LEGO mosaics of the heroes in a half-shell!

Kids will also be able to meet and greet special Turtles guests, plus collect or swap a brand new selection of special edition LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pop badges, and don't forget the 55 family friendly rides and attractions also on offer. Cool down in the new wet play area DUPLO Valley plus enjoy favourites like The Dragon rollercoaster, Atlantis Submarine Voyage and the famous LEGOLAND Driving School!

Original LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Press Release:

Head to the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort for LEGO® Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Weekend August, 23 – 26

It's the LEGO® Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Weekend at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort from August 23 – 26. To celebrate the popular Nickelodeon TV programme, families can join in with ninja training, hunt for Turtles treasure, watch awesome skateboard demos and even take part in the build of four giant LEGO mosaics of the heroes in a half-shell.

"We are delighted to have the Turtles at LEGOLAND this August bank holiday" commented Paul Harvey, Sales & Marketing Director for the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort. “Kids love it and parents remember it from their own childhoods, so there will be fun for the whole family to join in with - it's perfect for LEGOLAND”.

Kids can meet special Turtles guests, plus collect or swap a new selection of special edition LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pop badges, and don’t forget the 55 family friendly rides and attractions also on offer. Cool down in the new wet play area DUPLO® Valley plus enjoy favourites like The Dragon rollercoaster, Atlantis Submarine Voyage and the famous LEGOLAND Driving School.

Back on UK television screens and funnier and "ninja-ier" than ever before, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is based on four mutant turtles – Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo. Trained in the art of ninjutsu by their mutant rat sensei, Master Splinter they battle evil from the New York City sewers. Tune in to Nicktoons every day from 4pm to catch the half-shell heroes.

GETTING THERE

Park ticket prices

In advance online, from £34.20 for adults, £29.25 for children (free for under three’s) and from £123.60 for families (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children)
Book here: www.legoland.co.uk/en/Book/

LEGO themed LEGOLAND Hotel prices

Themed family (2 adults/ up to 3 children) rooms available from £247 low season or £337 high season

Hotel price includes breakfast and Park tickets for two days plus early bird access to selected rides the Park
Book here: www.legoland.co.uk/hotel/shortbreak/

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[About LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort]

The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort is a unique family theme park where children aged 2-12 can take to the road, soar through the skies and sail the seas in complete safety. It has over 55 interactive rides, attractions, live shows, building workshops and driving schools, not to mention a staggering 80 million LEGO® bricks, all set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland.

The LEGOLAND Windsor Resort opens from 16 March – 4 November 2013. It is closed on selected midweek days in May, September, October and November. For further details please check www.LEGOLAND.co.uk

There are five other LEGOLAND® parks in the world – LEGOLAND® Billund in Denmark, LEGOLAND® California in the U.S.A, LEGOLAND® Florida, LEGOLAND® Deutschland in Germany and the recently opened LEGOLAND® Malaysia.

[About Merlin Entertainments]

MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment, and has seen the most successful and dynamic growth of any company in the sector over the last five years. Europe's Number 1 and the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 98 attractions, eight hotels/two holiday villages in 22 countries and across four continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its 54 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and more than 21,000 employees.

Among Merlin's attractions are - SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, The EDF Energy London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, THORPE PARK, Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK, Siam Ocean World and Busan Aquarium. All brands which are distinctive, challenging and innovative – and which have great potential for growth in the future. Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.

[About Nicktoons]

To find out more about Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV programme, visit nicktoons.co.uk/turtles or watch Turtles every day on Nicktoons from 4pm

Launched in 2002 and part of the Nickelodeon network of channels, Nicktoons broadcasts the best in action-packed animation and comedy-crammed cartoons to audiences across the UK and Ireland.

Available in over 13 million homes, Nicktoons features top shows such as T.U.F.F. Puppy, Monsuno, The Penguins of Madagascar and SpongeBob SquarePants. More information is available at nicktoons.co.uk.

Nicktoons is available on Sky 606, Virgin 717 and through BT Vision.

[About Nickelodeon UK]

Nickelodeon UK comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and is a joint venture between Viacom International Media and BSkyB Networks. Launched in 1993, the Nickelodeon Network is a top-performing commercial kids TV network in the UK and Ireland with Nickelodeon channels available in over 14 million cable and satellite homes.

Nickelodeon Announces Plans To Premiere Their Brand New CGI-Animated Preschool Series "Paw Patrol" Internationally From Autumn 2013

Nickelodeon has announced the exciting Nickelodeon International News in the networks 'Debut Of Brand New CG-Animated Preschool Series Paw Patrol' press release, that, after Nick USA premieres and shows the first episode of the networks brand new CGI-animated preschool series, "Paw Patrol", on Monday 12th August 2013 at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT), Nickelodeon will launch and start to premiere and show their brand new preschool series on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels and networks worldwide (Nickelodeon International / Planet Nickelodeon), including on Nick Jr. UK and Ireland, from Autumn/Fall 2013!:

The series will begin airing on Nickelodeon’s international channels in the fall.

"Paw Patrol", a Nickelodeon co-production with Spin Master Entertainment, stars a pack of six heroic rescue pups – Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma and Skye - who are led by a tech-savvy boy named Ryder. Together they work hard to protect the Adventure Bay Community believing, "no job is too big, no pup is too small!" The series features a curriculum that focuses on citizenship, social skills and problem-solving.

You can read Nickelodeon's full "Paw Patrol" series launch press release right here on NickALive!.

Nickelodeon USA To Launch Brand New CG-Animated Preschool Series "Paw Patrol" And Premiere New School-Themed Episode Of "Bubble Guppies" On Monday 12th August 2013

Nickelodeon, one of the world's leading entertainment brands for kids and families, has announced, in the following press release from TVbytheNumbers, the exciting Nickelodeon News that Nick USA will start to premiere and show the networks brand new CGI-animated preschool series, "Paw Patrol", on Monday 12th August 2013 at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT). Puppy Power!

"Paw Patrol", formally called "Ryder's Paw Patrol", stars a pack of six heroic rescue pups – Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma and Skye - who are led by a tech-savvy boy named Ryder. Together they work hard to protect the Adventure Bay Community believing, "no job is too big, no pup is too small!" The series features a curriculum that focuses on citizenship, social skills and problem-solving.

Follow the show's primetime debut, "Paw Patrol", a co-production with Spin Master Entertainment, will regularly air weekdays at 12 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon USA. The series will begin airing on Nickelodeon's international channels in Autumn/Fall 2013.

The Paw Patrol launch follows a brand-new episode of the hit preschool series, "Bubble Guppies", at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT). In "Get Ready For School!" the Guppies show viewers that school is a great place to learn, play, and meet new friends. "Bubble Guppies" is the number-one preschool series across all TV in its 11 a.m. (ET/PT) timeslot.

In conjunction with the "Paw Patrol" launch, Nickelodeon has partnered with the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) to help deliver the organization's message promoting the humane treatment of animals. Preschoolers will learn about pet care and how to be an animal advocate through events, online activities and printables featuring "Paw Patrol" characters and themes.

In the series premiere episode of "Paw Patrol", "Pups and the Kitty-tastrophe"/"Pups Save a Train", Ryder and the Paw Patrol rescue a lost kitty from the bay, but who will save them from all the mayhem she causes? Then, Ryder, Rubble, Rocky and Chase must help free Katie and Cali's train from a rockslide.

At NickJr.com, Nickelodeon's award-winning website, viewers can watch the "Paw Patrol" trailer, print exclusive activity packs, and will be able to submit photos of their preschoolers with their pets for a chance to be on TV. On Tuesday 13th August 2013, the series premiere will be available on the site. The excitement for "Paw Patrol" will continue as printable party supplies and a new game are scheduled to launch in October 2013. Also at the official Nick Junior website, parents can help their kids prep for preschool on the "Bubble Guppies" "Get Ready For School" page featuring exclusive activities and printables.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

NICKELODEON UNLEASHES NEW PRESCHOOL SERIES PAW PATROL MONDAY, AUG. 12, AT 8:30 P.M. (ET/PT)

New School-Themed Episode of Top-Rated Bubble Guppies to Premiere at 8 P.M. (ET/PT)

NEW YORK, July 24, 2013 – Nickelodeon celebrates the dog days of summer with the launch of the new CG-animated preschool series, Paw Patrol, on Monday, Aug. 12, at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT). Paw Patrol stars a pack of six heroic rescue pups – Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma and Skye - who are led by a tech-savvy boy named Ryder. Together they work hard to protect the Adventure Bay Community believing, “no job is too big, no pup is too small!” The series features a curriculum that focuses on citizenship, social skills and problem-solving. Paw Patrol, a co-production with Spin Master Entertainment, will regularly air weekdays at 12 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. The series will begin airing on Nickelodeon’s international channels in the fall.

The Paw Patrol launch follows a brand-new episode of the hit preschool series, Bubble Guppies, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT). In “Get Ready For School!” the Guppies show viewers that school is a great place to learn, play, and meet new friends. Bubble Guppies is the number-one preschool series across all TV in its 11 a.m. (ET/PT) timeslot.

In conjunction with the Paw Patrol launch, Nickelodeon has partnered with the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) to help deliver the organization’s message promoting the humane treatment of animals. Preschoolers will learn about pet care and how to be an animal advocate through events, online activities and printables featuring Paw Patrol characters and themes.

In the Paw Patrol series premiere, “Pups and the Kitty-tastrophe/Pups Save a Train,” Ryder and the Paw Patrol rescue a lost kitty from the bay, but who will save them from all the mayhem she causes? Then, Ryder, Rubble, Rocky and Chase must help free Katie and Cali’s train from a rockslide.

At NickJr.com, Nickelodeon’s award-winning website, viewers can watch the Paw Patrol trailer, print activity packs, and will be able to submit photos of their preschoolers with their pets for a chance to be on TV. On Tuesday, Aug. 13, the series premiere will be available on the site. The excitement for Paw Patrol will continue as printable party supplies and a new game are scheduled to launch this October. Also at nickjr.com, parents can help their kids prep for preschool on the Bubble Guppies “Get Ready For School” page featuring activities and printables.

About Spin Master Ltd.

A multi-category children’s entertainment company since 1994, Spin Master has been designing, developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer products for children around the world and is recognized as a global growth leader within the toy industry. Spin Master is best known for such popular brands as boy’s action phenomena and 2009-2010 Boys Toy of the Year winner Bakugan Battle Brawlers™, and award-winning brands Air Hogs®, Appfinity™, Aquadoodle™, La Dee Da™, Nano Speed™, Spin Master Games™, Tech Deck™, and Zoobles™. The company has also marked an entry into children’s media with the launch of Spin Master Entertainment, a subsidiary focusing on the design, development and production of television and other media properties. Spin Master employs over 900 people with offices in Toronto, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Hong Kong, Mexico, Munich, Italy, Spain and central Europe. For additional information please visit: www.spinmaster.com

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 34th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 18 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA).

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Also, from Kidscreen:

Spin Master unveils its first preschool series

In a co-production partnership with Nickelodeon, Canada’s Spin Master Entertainment is set to launch brand new CG-animated preschool series Paw Patrol, the company’s first original preschool TV property.

Making its US debut on Nickelodeon on August 12 at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT), the series features animation from Toronto’s Guru Studio (Justin Time) and is based on an idea from Keith Chapman (Bob the Builder).

Paw Patrol follows the adventures of a 10-year-old, tech-savvy boy named Ryder and his pack of heroic rescue pups who work together to protect their Adventure Bay community. The series is highlighted by a curriculum that focuses on social skills, citizenship and problem solving.

After its American debut, Paw Patrol will bow in Canada on TVO and Knowledge Network on September 2, then roll out across Nick’s international channels in the fall.

Corresponding with the August launch, Nick has partnered with the ASPCA to produce Paw Patrol-branded events, online activities and printables to help kids learn more about the humane treatment of animals.

Additional activity on NickJr.com will allow viewers to watch the show’s trailer, print activity packs, and photos of preschoolers and their pets can be submitted by parents for a chance to be on the kidsnet. The series premiere will hit the site on August 13 and printable party supplies and a new game are expected to launch in October.

Spin Master owns the worldwide toy rights to the series while Nick manages the global (excluding Canada) distribution, licensing and merchandising rights on behalf of Viacom International.

Tags: Guru Studio, Keith Chapman, Nickelodeon, Paw Patrol, Spin Master Entertainment