Tuesday, June 09, 2015

Jim Gaffigan Guest Stars In New "Wallykazam!" Episode "Rock and Troll", Premiering 6/12 On Nickelodeon USA

Nick Jr. USA has announced the exciting Nickelodeon Preschool news on the homepage of their official website, nickjr.com, that stand-up comedian, actor, and author Jim Gaffigan will be a guest star in the upcoming brand-new episode of Nickelodeon's popular CG-animated series "Wallykazam!" titled "Rock and Troll", premiering Friday 12th June 2015 at 12:00pm ET/PT on Nickelodeon USA!


Pictured: L-R: Gina Giant, Ogre Doug, Wally, Norville, Libby Light Sprite, Bobgoblin in WALLYKAZAM! on Nickelodeon. Photo: Nickelodeon. ©2014 Viacom, International, Inc. All Rights Reserved

In the all-new "Wallykazam!" episode, Wally decides to cheer up his father by forming a band with Norville, Betty Yeti and Bobgoblin.


To celebrate, Nickelodeon has unveiled a fantastic sneak-peek preview of the brand-new "Wallykazam!" episode, which you can watch here on nickjr.com!

Following the debut of the all-new episode, Nick USA will be premiering the brand-new musical-themed episode of Nickelodeon's popular animated preschool series "Dora and Friends: Into the City!" called "We Save the Music", in which Dora and her friends form a pop band for a charity concert, but Dora's guitar strings break, straight after at 12:30pm ET/PT!


Plus, get set for the brand-new NickJr.com, launching Wednesday 10th June 2015, and Nickelodeon's upcoming brand-new animated preschool series, "Fresh Beat Band of Spies", premiering Monday 15th June 2015 on Nick Jr. USA, and "Shimmer & Shine", launching August 2015 on Nickelodeon USA!

Additional source: Zap2it.
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Punchbowl Debuts Online Invitation Collection Starring Iconic Characters From Hit Nickelodeon Shows

Original Punchbowl, Inc. Press Release via PR Newswire:

Punchbowl® debuts online invitation collection starring iconic characters from hit Nickelodeon shows

Punchbowl teams up with Nickelodeon to offer online invitations featuring characters from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, and more.



Nickelodeon online invitations on Punchbowl.com

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., June 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Punchbowl®, the new gold standard in online invitations, today announced the debut of a new online invitation collection based on hit Nickelodeon shows. The branded invitation collection features iconic, beloved Nickelodeon characters, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Bubble Guppies, and Blaze and the Monster Machines.

"We are excited to work with Nickelodeon to bring these popular characters to life on our online invitations," said Matt Douglas, CEO, Punchbowl, Inc. "Our relationship reinforces Punchbowl as the online leader in the kids birthday market."

Created in collaboration with Nickelodeon, the new online invitation collection includes dozens of vibrant designs that have the look and feel of paper and can be created and sent from any device. The branded invitations can be personalized and select designs have the ability to add a child's photo next to the character on the invite.

"Our iconic characters are a great source of inspiration for kids birthday parties across the country," said Manuel Torres, Senior Vice President Global Toys and Publishing, Nickelodeon Consumer Products. "We're thrilled to have Punchbowl make branded online invitations available to parents as they plan these themed parties."

Highlights of the collection include:

* Dozens of online invitations starring Nickelodeon characters, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Bubble Guppies, and Blaze and the Monster Machines

* Branded designs have the look and feel of paper

* Matching envelope liners, postage stamps and greetings

* Ability to add a photo next to the character on the invite

* Invitations can be easily shared via email or social media

Nickelodeon is the latest brand to bring iconic characters to life though online invitations on Punchbowl. In 2014, Punchbowl launched the "Characters Kids Love" invitation collection, which features beloved characters from Disney, Hasbro, Sanrio, and Sesame Street.

Browse the Nickelodeon online invitation collection here: http://www.punchbowl.com/nickelodeon

About Punchbowl, Inc.
Punchbowl is the company behind the critically acclaimed website Punchbowl.com, the new gold standard in online invitations. The site includes the "Characters Kids Love" online invitation collection, which features iconic, beloved characters. More than 85 million people have sent and received online invitations and digital greeting cards from Punchbowl. The company was founded by technology entrepreneur Matt Douglas, is located in Framingham, MA, and is backed by Intel Capital and Contour Venture Partners. To learn more, visit http://www.punchbowl.com/company

About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 36th 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 almost 100 million households and has been the number-one rated basic cable network for 20 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: VIA, VIAB).

Contact:
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SOURCE Punchbowl, Inc.

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Nickelodeon Central And Eastern Europe To Premiere "Henry Danger" In July 2015

The Hungarian children's television news blog Gyerek-Világ is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon International news that Nickelodeon Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) will premiere Nickelodeon's brand-new "Henry Danger" (locally titled "Veszélyes Henry") TV movie "The Danger Begins", the first episode of Nick's all-new crime-fighting comedy series of the same name, on Sunday 5th July 2015 at 4:45pm!

Following the debut of the "Henry Danger" TV film, Nick CEE will start to show Nickelodeon's all-new "Henry Danger" TV series from Sunday 26th July 2015 at 6:50pm!


Created and written by Nickelodeon hitmaker Dan Schneider ("iCarly", "Sam & Cat") and Dana Olsen ("George of the Jungle", "Inspector Gadget"), "Henry Danger" is a brand-new crime-fighting comedy that features 13-year-old Henry Hart (Jace Norman) who gets the after school job of a lifetime - a part-time job as Danger Boy, a sidekick-in-training to Swellview's super crime fighter and well-known superhero Captain Man (Cooper Barnes, "The Perfect Host"). Henry's gig has awesome perks. First up, it pays $10/hour. Sweet! Next up, he gets to play with next-level, high-tech gadgets. Oh and... he gets to save the WORLD! Their colorful adventures throw Henry's otherwise ordinary life absurdly out of balance, yet he must keep his new job a secret from his best friends Charlotte (Riele Downs, "The Best Man Holiday") and Jasper (Sean Ryan Fox). As long as he keeps his new identity hidden from his family and friends, plus passes Algebra, Henry is set to be the superhero sidekick of the century! Supervillains, beware. Chew gum, blow bubble, fight crime.

Big thanks to matteu21 for the news!
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Nickelodeon Greenlights "PAW Patrol" Season Three

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release via TV by the Numbers:

NICKELODEON GREENLIGHTS THIRD SEASON OF PAW PATROL, TV'S NUMBER-ONE PRESCHOOL SERIES

20-Episode Season of CG-Animated Hit to Feature New Pup and Debut Later This Year


NEW YORK – June 9, 2015Nickelodeon today announced the pickup of a third season of PAW Patrol, TV's number-one preschool series. A co-production with Spin Master Entertainment, season three (20 episodes) will debut later this year and introduce preschoolers to all-new adventures featuring the beloved pack of heroic rescue pups, including the addition of a brand-new puppy. The series features a curriculum that focuses on citizenship, social skills and problem-solving. PAW Patrol airs weekdays at 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.

"It's been great working with Spin Master Entertainment as a creative collaborator on the first two seasons of PAW Patrol," said Russell Hicks, President, Content Development and Production, Nickelodeon Group. "Marshall, Chase and the entire pack will take their heroic adventures to new heights in season three, and we can't wait to share these action-packed episodes with our audiences around the world."

"Nickelodeon has been an incredible partner for our team at Spin Master Entertainment and we look forward to deepening that relationship in 2016 and beyond," said Chairman and Co-CEO Ronnen Harary. "PAW Patrol has quickly evolved into one of the biggest preschool franchises on the planet and we have no doubt that fans young and old will love what's on tap for its third season."

The PAW Patrol pups will take their adventures to the sky in season three with an all-new rescue vehicle, the Air Patroller, that can transport Ryder and the gang anywhere in the world. Each pup will now be equipped to fly with custom jet packs, hover boards and special wings, ensuring that no job is out of the reach of these canine rescuers. In addition to new vehicles and equipment, the third season will also introduce new adventures and friends including Tracker, a jeep-driving pup with super hearing who lives in the jungle with Carlos.

PAW Patrol is a hit CG-animated series starring a pack of heroic rescue pups–Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma, Everest and Skye–who are led by a tech-savvy 10-year-old boy named Ryder. Together they work hard to show the people of Adventure Bay that "no job is too big, no pup is too small!"

For additional pup-filled fun, PAW Patrol fans can head to NickJr.com, Nickelodeon's award-winning website for preschoolers, and the Nick Jr. App to watch full episodes, play games and more.

About Spin Master Ltd.
A multi-category children's entertainment company, Spin Master has been designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing consumer products for children around the world since 1994 and is recognized as a global leader within the toy industry. Spin Master is best known for award winning, innovative brands including action phenomena Bakugan Battle Brawlers™, Air Hogs®, Spin Master Games™ and the 2015 Toy of the Year, Zoomer™ Dino. In 2013 Spin Master acquired the international Meccano™ brand and has re-launched the brand with the iconic Meccanoid G15 KS™, introducing robotics and embracing the global Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) movement. In 2015 the company expanded its reach within children's media and entertainment, launching SpindoTV, a YouTube channel dedicated to broadcasting Spin Master Entertainment's original television and media properties, including the hit animated preschool series, PAW Patrol™. Spin Master employs over 900 people with offices in Toronto, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Hong Kong, Mexico City, Munich, and Milan. Spin Master products are available through its eCommerce website: shop.spinmaster.com

About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 36th 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 almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 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: VIA, VIAB).

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"Degrassi" Heads To Netflix For "Next Class"

Original Netflix Press Release via the Netflix Media Center:

DEGRASSI GRADUATES TO NETFLIX – THE NEXT CLASS COMING IN 2016


Pictured: Shay (Reiya Downs), Lola (Amanda Arcuri), Hunter (Spencer McPherson), Miles (Eric Osborne), Frankie (Sara Waisglass), Winston (Andre Kim), Zoe (Ana Golja), Tristan (Lyle Lettau), Eli (Munro Chambers), Dallas (Demetrius Joyette), Clare (Aislinn Paul), Alli (Melinda Shankar), Imogen (Cristine Prosperi), Becky (Sarah Fisher), Drew (Luke Bilyk), Jenna (Jessica Tyler), Connor (Aj Saudin), Jonah (Ehren Kassam), Jack (Niamh Wilson), Zig (Ricardo Hoyos), Maya (Olivia Scriven), Tiny (Richard Walters) and Grace (Nina Gould) in DEGRASSI Gallery Photos on TeenNick. Photo: Steve Wilkie/Epitome Pictures, Inc. ©2014 Epitome Pictures. All Rights Reserved

Netflix announced today Degrassi: Next Class, the newest generation of the Degrassi franchise, will be coming to Netflix around the world in 2016. The series will be available to all its members outside of Canada, France and Australia.

"We are so excited to bring Degrassi: Next Class to the world," said Erik Barmack, Vice President of global content at Netflix. "For more than three decades, this groundbreaking show has been reaching teens with important stories and starting in 2016 our members around the world will be able to enjoy and discover the newest chapter of this great show."

Keeping true to the spirit of the Degrassi franchise, which generations have known and loved since 1980, Degrassi: Next Class is a pull-no-punches dramatic series that tackles the real-life issues of high school students. Telling the stories of "Generation Z," the series focuses on a group of teens as they begin their journey into adulthood. Pushing their own limits and testing the bonds of family and friends, the students each find their own way to deal with a range of issues: from homophobia, racism, substance abuse and violence to burgeoning sexuality, body issues, heartbreak and the complications of dating in the social media age. The series strives to entertain its post-millennial audience while always reinforcing its core principle: You are not alone.

Returning cast: Eric Osborne, Ana Golja, Andre Kim, Richard Walters, Olivia Scriven, Ricardo Hoyos, Nikki Gould, Lyle Lettau

Any questions, please contact pr@netflix.com

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The award-winning drama Degrassi, which has entertained and resonated with millions of teens for 14 seasons on TeenNick, comes to an unforgettable end with a two-week series finale event this summer. The final 12 episodes airing on TeenNick will kick off with an hour-long special Monday, July 20, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT), with premieres airing Monday-Friday, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT), for two weeks. The run culminates on Friday, July 31, with an hour-long special, It Goes There: Degrassi's Most Talked About Moments, where Degrassi cast members, creators and fans share the series' most iconic moments at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) and the hour-long series finale at 9 p.m. (ET/PT).

"Degrassi: Next Class" will also air on the Family Channel in Canada from January 2016.
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