The standalone Top Wing magazine is published under Egmont’s umbrella title, Showcase.
UK - Egmont Publishing has launched a special edition of its Showcase umbrella title, dedicated to Nickelodeon's hit preschool property, Top Wing!
The special issue of Showcase: Top Wing includes stories, puzzles, colouring, stickers and a reward chart for Top Wing fans to ‘earn their wings’. Readers will learn all about the rescue birds and will love feeling like one of the Top Wing team with the magazine’s free gift of watch, binoculars and badge.
Hasbro – Top Wing’s toy partner – will be running a competition in the magazine to give readers the chance to win bundles of new toys, which only launched last month.
To celebrate the launch of the magazine, a competition will be run in partnership with Milkshake!, with the title being promoted both on the website and on-air.
Top Wing launched on Nick Jr. UK & Ireland last May. Today it is a Nick Jr. top five show among 2-5 year olds. The pre-school television series follows four best friend birds – Swift, Penny, Rod and Brody – who are training to earn their wings as full-feathered rescuers. At the Top Wing Academy, with the help of their mentor Speedy, and unique turbo-charged vehicles and high-tech gadgets, the cadets are assigned different missions to sharpen their rescue skills and help those in need, learning valuable lessons along the way.
“We’re so excited to be taking flight with Top Wing and bringing the brand’s values of teamwork, perseverance and bravery to the UK magazine market,” said Kiran Vara, publisher at Egmont. “We’re sure that our preschool readers will love the magazine’s activities and stories and getting to know the Top Wing team in this special issue of Showcase.”
Egmont also currently publishes magazines based on Nickelodeon properties Shimmer & Shine and PAW Patrol.
Showcase: Top Wing is on sale now, just in time for the Easter school holidays!
Nickelodeon UK & Ireland is partnering with four parent influencers to create content for its Nick Jr. UK & Ireland Instagram page. Marking the first time Nickelodeon UK's top-performing preschool channel has worked with influencers on this platform, the Nick Jr. Parents parental team is made up of Faye Gooding (60,000 followers, @mother_of_five_boys), Hattie Harrison (4,000 followers, @hattie.writes), Lorna of Mum to Messy Boys (2,400 followers, @mumtomessyboys) and Nigel of Not so Funny Dad (16,700 followers, @notsofunnydad).
Starting Monday 15th April 2019, the Nick Jr. Parents - Faye, Nigel, Lorna and Hattie - will be taking over the official Nick Jr. UK & Ireland Instagram feed & stories (@nickjr.uk) to bring viewers an honest and open look into their lives and the crazy, funny world of parenting they experience every day, sharing tips and tricks, mess ups and DIYs along the way. They will also all create content for their own channels and followers that fits with Nick Jr.’s brand.
The goal of the project is to connect with parents and kids in a more authentic way, according to the Nickelodeon marketing team. Nick Jr. UK’s Instagram, where the content will live, currently has more than 4,000 followers and mostly shares clips from its popular shows like Peppa Pig, PAW Patrol and Top Wing.
Bringing on these four creators comes at a time when Nickelodeon increasingly relies on influencers to extend the reach of its content, including partnering with JoJo Siwa to launch a line of consumer products and a live stage tour; enlisting YouTuber Liza Koshy to host the reboot of its longest-running game show Double Dare; and greenlighting an unboxing series titled Ryan's Mystery Playdate starring mega-star Ryan ToysReview, which makes its world debut on Friday, April 19, at 12:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon USA.
Auburn Hills, Michigan - Entertainment One (eOne) and Merlin Entertainments today, Tuesday, April 9, 2019, opened their latest Peppa Pig World of Play play land, inspired by the beloved Peppa Pig animated preschool series, at Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills! Leading up to today's opening, Peppa Pig World of Play gave lucky fans an oink-tastic an early preview of the all-new play area! Peppa Pig World of Play Michigan features 14 play areas, each inspired by instantly recognizable locations from the TV series, including Peppa’s Family House, Rebecca Rabbit’s Underground Adventure, George’s Fort and Muddy Puddles. For more information and tickets, visit https://www.peppapigworldofplay.com.
British TV sensation Peppa Pig World of Play opens at Great Lakes Crossing
Christina Schafer with daughter Athena Schafer, 10 months, meet Peppa and George during the grand opening of the 'Peppa Pig World of Play', a play land for pre-schoolers based on the Nickelodeon/ Nick Jr. animated character Peppa Pig at Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills, Michigan on April 9, 2019. Credit: Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Auburn Hills — The toddlers waited patiently for their rock star while parents tried to maintain calm.
Finally, Peppa Pig and brother George Pig made their way through Great Lakes Crossing Outlets to the grand opening of the Peppa Pig World of Play. The adult-sized pink-costumed pigs waved to the small crowd gathered and graciously posed for photos with parents and their children.
But Chloe Crank, 2, dressed for the occasion in a long pink Princess Peppa gown, was so overcome with excitement, she burst into tears.
Her mom, Rita Crank, 30, of Macomb Township, picked her up to offer comfort.
But other children bravely approached Peppa and George, giggling and waving back to them. Peppa wore red and George wore blue and they both had on giant back shoes.
Peppa Pig World of Play opened Tuesday at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets. It features 14 play areas, each inspired by instantly recognizable locations from the TV series, including Peppa’s Family House, Rebecca Rabbit’s Underground Adventure, George’s Fort and Muddy Puddles.
“This is the third Peppa Pig World of Play we’ve opened, and we’re very excited about it,” said Jack Bennett, project operations manager for Merlin Entertainments Group, in a crisp British accent.
Never heard of Peppa Pig? She’s only the biggest British sensation since the Beatles. Well, almost. She is a British pre-school animated television series directed and produced by Astley Baker Davies in association with Entertainment One.
The series, which originally aired in May 2004, is shown in 180 territories including the U.S. and UK. It airs in the U.S. on cable TV via Nickelodeon/Nick Jr. The target audience is six months to 8 years old.
Peppa and her family and friends also speak with a British accent. Bennett flew in from London about three weeks ago to help oversee the grand opening, and leaves Metro Detroit for Dallas in a couple of days.
“We have other Peppa Pig World of Play outlets in Shanghai and Dallas, so Michigan is our third.”
Muddy Puddles is a big draw. When entering the play area, a section of floor is covered with Peppa’s muddy footprints. She and George love to splash in the mud.
“When the kids found out they were coming here, they both insisted on wearing their Wellies (rubber boots) for the Muddy Puddles,” said Mindy Neumann, 37, of Lake Orion.
There are no real mud puddles. It’s all virtual. Children face a screen featuring Peppa, George, Mummy and Daddy Pig, all standing in mud puddles. Then the children jump up and down on puddles of imitation mud. And as they jump, the pigs also jump in the puddles on the screen and become covered in mud.
Jackson, 3, and Claire, 1, Neumann were jumping up and down like crazy and squealing with laughter as they caused the pigs to be covered in mud.
Asked what he liked about Peppa Pig, Jackson replied, “It’s good,” before racing off to the next adventure.
Jackson isn’t alone, according to Bennett.
“The Peppa brand sells about $1.26 billion globally," he said.
Judging by the Peppa toys available, it’s easy to see why.
Athena Schafer, 10 months, with mother Christina Schafer, meet Peppa and George during the grand opening of the 'Peppa Pig World of Play', a play land for pre-schoolers based on the Nickelodeon/ Nick Jr. animated character Peppa Pig at Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills, Michigan on April 9, 2019. Credit: Daniel Mears, Detroit News
There’s everything from Peppa Pig Beanie Baby key chains for $4.95 to a Peppa’s Back to School playset for $85, which includes a school building, classroom, students and a school bus. There’s also bubble-gum scented Peppa shampoo, conditioner, body lotion and body wash. Among the best-sellers are the plush Peppa Pig and George stuffed animals in a variety of sizes.
And even the parents were getting into Peppa’s World of Play.
Alex Mossine, 36, of Ferndale sat behind the wheel of Peppa's family's red car. His daughter, Frances Mossine, 2, played in the back while mom, Christine, 36, took cell phone photos.
"Yes, I'm getting into it, and I like the fact that the car is big enough for me," Alex Mossine said. "So far my daughter is interacting with everything, and it's keeping her attention."
He added, "I personally like it because it's got a cool cartoon feel to it."
Auburn Hills council members Cheryl Verbeke and Ron Moniz also appeared for the grand opening.
"I'm looking forward to bringing my granddaughter here, and look forward to creating lots of fun memories," Verbeke said.
Later in the morning, little Chloe Crank, who broke down in tears earlier, seemed to be engaged in all the play areas. She scampered from the playhouse to the fort to the family house.
She was too shy to answer questions, but her mom said, "as soon as they cut the ribbon, she ran right in and hasn't stopped since."
Peppa's World of Play is located near the AMC theater between entrances 6 and 7 at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets.
Scarlett Schwen, 2, makes her way through one of the attractions at 'Peppa Pig World of Play', a play land for pre-schoolers based on the Nickelodeon/ Nick Jr. animated character Peppa Pig at Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills. Credit: Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Peppa Pig airs on Nick Jr. and Viacom’s Channel 5 Milkshake in the U.K., and on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels globally.
Peppa Pig is created by Neville Astley and Mark Baker and produced by Astley Baker Davies Ltd and Entertainment One (eOne). The animated preschool show is one of eOne’s key properties. In 2017, it announced that 117 new episodes were entering production, which will start airing in 2019 and take the total episode count to 381. Peppa Pig will be celebrating her 15th anniversary throughout 2019 with a raft of activities for fans.
Luckybar, a children’s protein bar created to help provide better nutrition for kids everywhere, has announced they are partnering with Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, to launch exclusive licensed versions of their leading products. Launches at retail in March 2019 and sold in retailers nationwide in the U.S., properties featured on Luckybar packaging include PAW Patrol, SpongeBob SquarePants, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and JoJo Siwa. Suggested Retail Price (SRP): $18.99 (18-pack)
Families can find their favorite Nickelodeon characters on four Luckybar flavors including Chocolate Campfire, Cosmic Chocolate Caramel Almond, Pirate Peanut Butter Chocolate and Strawberry Sandcastles. Nickelodeon character stickers will be included in each box as a bonus in each package. Little hands will be reaching for these protein bars, and parents will have peace of mind.
On the partnership, founder and CEO, Jamie Oberweger said, “Luckybars look, taste and feel like a treat to kids, and, at the same time parents know they are giving them a healthy snack packed with protein. Children will be so excited to see Luckybars with their favorite Nickelodeon characters. Moms and dads will be even more thrilled when they see the nutritional information on the box.”
Luckybar was created by Oberweger to help provide better nutrition for children. Her goal was to change the traditional thinking behind a kids protein bar formula by reversing the nutritional panel to have high protein and low sugar without unnecessary ingredients and fillers. These delicious bars are power-packed with more protein than two large eggs and are specially shaped for kid-sized hands. Additionally, by eliminating the traditional gritty consistency of most protein bars, Luckybar satisfies kids picky pallets and gives them a taste and texture which they are familiar with and love. Gluten-free, NON-GMO and free of artificial colors, flavors and preservatives, Luckybars check all of the right boxes for parents seeking simple, nutritious snacks for their developing children’s needs.
“Protein is essential for building and maintaining children’s muscles and bones, which makes this partnership so important for parents everywhere.” said Dr. Sareen Gropper, registered dietitian/nutritionist and university professor. “Nutrition is important at every age, however building a solid nutritional foundation begins during childhood.”
Nickelodeon, now in its 40th 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 brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location based experiences, publishing and feature films. 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).
A three-legged dog abandoned on the Gold Coast of Australia has been adopted by American actor Isabela Moner!
Moner, 17, came across a three-year-old mixed American staffy while filming Paramount Players and Nickelodeon Movies' Dora And The Lost City Of Gold in Queensland in November 2018.
The actor, who plays the lead in the live-action adaption of Nickelodeon's beloved animated preschool series Dora The Explorer, had an instant connection when she saw the mutt named Pluto in the Animal Welfare League dog home in Coombabah.
Moner, who made her name in Nickelodeon's popular television series 100 Things to Do Before High School and TV movie Legends of the Hidden Temple, decided to adopt him and now takes him everywhere she goes.
The star shares pictures of Pluto accompanying her doing her homework, sleeping in her bed or on journeys on private jets. Pictures of the dog regularly get 80,000 likes on her Instagram account which has almost two million followers.
Spokesman Craig Montgomery said the pair had an instant connection.
"The whole crew stayed in Peppers in Broadbeach while she was filming and she moved into a home just so she could take him. He's very, very spoilt," he told the Gold Cast Bulletin.
"She lives in Ohio and he basically travels with her wherever she goes including when she's doing publicity or filming."
Moner, whose mother is from Peru and her father from Louisiana, is also set to star in Christmas comedy film Let It Snow later this year.
