Thursday, June 25, 2020

'Avatar Bending' Lens Now Available on Snapchat

Ever wished that you could bend the elements like an Avatar master? Well, the bad news is you'll need to keep hoping for that dream to come true. However, you can now do some bending virtually!


Ever since Netflix re-added Avatar: The Last Airbender to its programming library in May, the buzz surrounding Nickelodeon’s beloved animated series has intensified, so there is no surprise that there is a Snapchat lens for it as well!

Snapchat filters and lenses range from dog faces to FaceTiming the former President Barack Obama, and everything in-between. The first geofilters were introduced on the app in August 2014, and were shortly followed by the face filters in January of 2015. In 2018, Snapchat upped the ante again when the service added a feature that allows users to create their own. Whereas lenses were once on a limited rotation for users, they can now press the explore magnifying glass and search through thousands of lenses at anytime.


The lens is called "Avatar Bending" and cycles through the types of bending from the series, but with a twist. Alongside water, fire, earth, air, and blood, is now the option of back bending. Users simply need to put their face on screen and open their mouth to find out what kind of bender they are.

"Avatar Bending" is live on Snapchat now!

More Nick: Netflix to Host Open Casting Call for Live-Action 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Series!

Original source: ScreenRant; Additional source: Reddit u/Jinnie_the_Wew, Writing Explained.
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Netflix to Welcome Abby Hatcher and her Fuzzly Friends on Wednesday, July 1, 2020

WHEN TROUBLE IS ON THE WAY, ONE LITTLE GIRL WILL SAVE THE DAY IN ABBY HATCHER, NICKELODEON’S BRAND-NEW ANIMATED PRESCHOOL SERIES, COMING TO NETFLIX ON JULY 1


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Nickelodeon's hit CG-animated preschool series, Abby Hatcher (created and produced by Spin Master Entertainment), tells the story of a little girl with a big heart who helps her friends, the amazing and quirky Fuzzly creatures, fix their mishaps, learn from their mistakes and negotiate their emotions. Launching on Netflix USA on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, Abby Hatcher features a social-emotional curriculum highlighting empathy, compassion and problem-solving skills.

Update (6/25) - Netflix has acquired the rights to Abby Hatcher season one, with the first two seasons continuing to air on Nickelodeon, a spokesperson from Nickelodeon confirmed to Kidscreen.


In Abby Hatcher, Abby is an eternally optimistic, kind-hearted seven-year-old girl who loves to lend a helping hand to others and accepts everyone--no matter how different they are. In Abby’s world, humans coexist with Fuzzlies, incredible creatures that each have their own unique abilities that make them special, and Abby’s parents’ hotel is home to many. Together with her best Fuzzly friend Bozzly, Abby goes on wild adventures to fix Fuzzly mishaps and help them in any way she can. Whenever a problem arises Abby and Bozzly always say, “Fuzzly trouble can’t delay, to the rescue, save the day!”

In the series premiere of Abby Hatcher, “When Abby Met Bozzly/Hair Flair Everywhere,” Abby meets the best friend of her dreams, a fuzzly named Bozzly, for the first time. Then, when the hotel’s salon owner Mrs. Melvin closes the salon for the day, Abby tries to help Harriet, a hair-obsessed Fuzzly, find a new hobby, when all she really wants is to style. In additional new episodes, Mo and Bo are mistaken for a snow monster, and, after taking a tumble, Otis suffers a fear of heights and becomes scared to use his elevator.


Currently in its second season, Abby Hatcher made its world debut on Nickelodeon in the U.S. on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, and airs on Nickelodeon channels and branded blocks globally. The series also airs on TVO and Knowledge in Canada. In addition to the long-form series, characters from Abby Hatcher also feature in the show's short-form series, Abby Hatcher Original 5s.

New episodes of Abby Hatcher continue to air on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. channels globally.


Abby Hatcher is the ninth series from Spin Master Entertainment and follows on the success of PAW Patrol. The new series is overseen by executive producers Ronnen Harary and Laura Clunie.

More Nick: 'Paw Patrol' Movie from Spin Master and Nickelodeon Movies, with Paramount Pictures Distributing, Set for August 2021 Release!

Originally published: Monday, June 22, 2020.

H/T: Special thanks to @littlewarior9 for the news!
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Paddington Continues His journey to Benelux with License Connection

Paddington continues his journey with License Connection


The Copyrights Group, the brand development agency for writers, artists and brand owners has appointed License Connection as its licensing agent in Benelux for Paddington Bear.

The Paddington books were written by Michael Bond and the first volume: “A Bear Called Paddington” was published in 1958. Since then, thirty-five million copies of the Paddington books have been sold worldwide and the series has been translated into over forty different languages

The Paddington movies produced by Studiocanal, with Harry Potter’s David Heyman have become the most successful independent family movie franchise ever, with more than $500m at the box-office.

In 2020, a brand-new Paddington TV series designed for a pre-school audience, is launching worldwide on Nickelodeon. The Adventures of Paddington features a young Paddington and reaches out to a whole new generation of fans!

License Connection will represent the Paddington brand across classic, baby, movie and TV for a broad range of products in the Benelux region.

“We are very pleased to be working with License Connection on Paddington Bear in the Benelux,” says Franca Bernatavicius, Senior International Licensing Manager at The Copyrights Group. ” This is a very exciting time for Paddington, with the rich publishing heritage and the success of the films now paving the way for the upcoming TV series and a new generation of fans across the Benelux.”

“We are delighted that The Copyrights Group has appointed License Connection as the Benelux Licensing Agent for Paddington, says Licensing Connection’s Daphne Kellerman. “We see great potential for the brand in the territory because of its heritage and the new adventures that are about to come. It is a well-known brand already globally and we look forward to add partners to create new products, so kids and parents can go on their own journey with Paddington.”

About The Copyrights Group

The Copyrights Group, a subsidiary of Vivendi, is a full-service international agency and consultancy offering strategic brand development, licensing and retail expertise.

With a wealth of industry experience, The Copyrights Group focuses on the long-term development of intellectual properties.

About License Connection

License Connection is an International Licensing Agency & Consultancy Company that connects top brands with a range of quality products in Europe. Since the start of the company in 2002 License Connection works closely together with their partners to translate creative ideas into concrete sales promotions, successful campaigns and licensed products. With years of experience, License Connection offers its licensing partners a unique service.

More Nick: Nickelodeon Upfront 2020 Roundup!

Press release via Licensing International; H/T: AnimationXpress; Additional source: License Global.
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Nickelodeon Latin America and Grupo Éxito Partner to Launch Limited-Edition 'SpongeBob SquarePants' Clothing Line in Colombia

Nickelodeon Latin America (Latinoamérica) has partnered with Grupo Éxito in Colombia to launch a limited-edition clothing collection inspired by Nickelodeon's beloved animated series, SpongeBob SquarePants!


The collection features colourful print apparel spanning T-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, swimwear, pyjamas, underwear and socks for tweens, teens, and adults, as well as a line for babies and toddlers (rompers, dresses and sleepwear). The collection will be promoted in-store with amazing displays. The SpongeBob SquarePants apparel collection will be available to purchase in more than 30 Grupo Éxito stores across Colombia between June - August 2020. The collection is exclusive to Grupo Éxito.

"We continue to celebrate the 20th anniversary of SpongeBob and we are very happy to be able to give Colombian fans access to this exclusive collection through our partnership with Grupo Éxito," said Ángela Cortez, Vice President (VP) of ViacomCBS Consumer Products Latinoamérica.

"As part of Grupo Éxito's commitment to supporting the textile industry in Colombia, we are pleased to present this new SpongeBob collection, which includes more than 60 options for all family members," said Juan Esteban Valencia, director textil of Grupo Éxito. "Also, we are proud to say that 100 percent of this collection was made by Colombian workers, with whom we contribute to the development of the country. We thank Nickelodeon for trusting Grupo Éxito as a company that offers customers garments that are at the forefront of the textile industry.

The SpongeBob apparel joins other recent fashion collaborations from brands such as Unimatic, Nike and Timberland, Pharrell Williams' Billionaire Boys Club ICECREAM, Edward Venero's VNRO, Happy Socks, a skateboard collection from Santa Cruz Skateboards, a homeware collaboration from Modernica with Chicago-based visual artist Louis De Guzman and global music artist J Balvin, a dog apparel and accessories collection with Fresh Pawz, clothing with Zara, streetwear with Teddy Fresh, and a Grillz collaboration between J Balvin and Ian Delucca.

From TVNIÑOS:

Nickelodeon lanza línea de ropa de Bob Esponja en Colombia

Como parte de una importante estrategia de Bob Esponja, Nickelodeon Latinoamérica se ha asociado con Grupo Éxito en Colombia para el lanzamiento de una colección de ropa de edición limitada de los personajes animados de la exitosa serie.

La colección estará disponible exclusivamente en más de 30 tiendas Grupo Éxito a nivel nacional.

La colección cuenta con camisetas de coloridos estampados y pijamas para preadolescentes, adolescentes y adultos, así como una línea para bebés y niños pequeños. La colección tendrá increíbles exhibiciones dentro de la tienda y estará disponible a partir de junio hasta agosto 2020.

“Continuamos celebrando el vigésimo aniversario de Bob Esponja y estamos muy contentos de poder darles a los fanáticos colombianos acceso a esta colección exclusiva a través de la alianza con Grupo Éxito”, comentó Ángela Cortez, VP de ViacomCBS Consumer Products Latinoamérica.

“Como parte del compromiso de Grupo Éxito de apoyar a la industria textil en Colombia, nos complace presentar esta nueva colección de Bob Esponja, la cual incluye más de 60 opciones para todos los miembros de la familia”, comentó Juan Esteban Valencia, director textil de Grupo Éxito. “También, nos enorgullece decir que el 100 por ciento de esta colección fue hecha por trabajadores colombianos, con quienes contribuimos al desarrollo del país. Agradecemos a Nickelodeon por confiar en Grupo Éxito como una empresa que ofrece a los clientes prendas que están a la vanguardia de la industria textil”.

Los productos temáticos de Bob Esponja incluyen camisetas, pantalones cortos, sudaderas, trajes de baño, pijamas, ropa interior y calcetines, así como una línea para bebés y niños pequeños (mamelucos, vestidos y ropa de dormir).

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From PRODU.COM:

Nos asociamos con Grupo Éxito en Colombia para lanzamiento de ropa de Bob Esponja: Ángela Cortez de ViacomCBS

Como parte de una importante estrategia de Bob Esponja, Nickelodeon Latinoamérica se ha asociado con Grupo Éxito en Colombia para el lanzamiento de una colección de ropa de edición limitada de los personajes animados de la exitosa serie.

La colección estará disponible exclusivamente en más de 30 tiendas de Grupo Éxito a nivel nacional, a partir de agosto, e incluye: camisetas, pantalones cortos, sudaderas, trajes de baño, pijamas, ropa interior y calcetines, así como una línea para bebés y niños pequeños.

“Continuamos celebrando el vigésimo aniversario de Bob Esponja y estamos muy contentos de poder darles a los fanáticos colombianos acceso a esta colección exclusiva a través de la alianza con Grupo Éxito” comentó Ángela Cortez, VP de ViacomCBS Consumer Products Latinoamérica.

“Como parte del compromiso de Grupo Éxito de apoyar a la industria textil en Colombia, nos complace presentar esta nueva colección de Bob Esponja, la cual incluye más de 60 opciones para todos los miembros de la familia. También nos enorgullece decir que el 100% de esta colección fue hecha por trabajadores colombianos, con quienes contribuimos al desarrollo del país. Agradecemos a Nickelodeon por confiar en Grupo Éxito como una empresa que ofrece a los clientes prendas que están a la vanguardia de la industria textil” comentó Juan Esteban Valencia, director textil de Grupo Éxito.

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From Señal News:

NICKELODEON CLOSES LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR "PAW PATROL" AND "BOB ESPONJA"

In Mexico it will launch pet food from the hand of the Winner brand with the image of “Paw Patrol”; and in Colombia, Grupo Éxito stores will have the new “SpongeBob” clothing collection.

Nickelodeon Latin America continues its expansion in the licensing area by signing an agreement with the pet food manufacturer Ganador to create dog food under the “Paw Patrol” license; meanwhile, more than 30 Grupo Éxito stores in Colombia will have the new “SpongeBob” clothing collection.

As part of the promotional campaign, a series of interstitials featuring the Paw Patrol pups are streaming on YouTube monthly through September, highlighting helpful pet care tips including pet hygiene and nutrition, among others. The campaign also features in-store displays at various grocery and convenience stores throughout Mexico.

Meanwhile, the "Bob Esponja" clothing collection features colorful print shirts and pajamas for tweens, teens, and adults, as well as a line for babies and toddlers. The collection will have amazing in-store displays and will be available from June through August 2020.

"We continue celebrating SpongeBob SquarePant's twentieth anniversary and are extremely happy to be able to give fans in Colombia access to this exclusive line through this partnership with Grupo Exito", commented Angela Cortez, VP, ViacomCBS Consumer Products Latin America.

“As part of Grupo Éxito's commitment to supporting and energizing the textile industry in Colombia, we are very pleased to present this new SpongeBob Square Pants collection that includes more than 60 references for all family members. Likewise, we are proud to say that 100% of this collection was made by Colombian workers, with whom we contribute to the country’s development. We thank Nickelodeon for trusting Grupo Éxito as a company that offers customers garments that are at the forefront of the textile industry” commented Juan Esteban Valencia, Textile Director, Grupo Éxito.

The SpongeBob Squarepants themed products include exclusive apparel including t-shirts, shorts, joggers, pajamas and loungewear, as well as infant and toddler and rompers, dresses and sleepwear.

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From https://www.larepublica.co:

Nickelodeon y Grupo Éxito lanzan colección edición limitada de Bob Esponja

La colección tiene camisetas y pijamas para preadolescentes, adolescentes y adultos; además de una línea para bebés y niños pequeños

Como parte de una estrategia de Bob Esponja, Nickelodeon Latinoamérica se ha asociado con Grupo Éxito en Colombia para el lanzamiento de una colección de ropa de edición limitada de los personajes animados de la serie. La colección estará disponible exclusivamente las tiendas del Grupo Éxito a nivel nacional hasta agosto.

"Continuamos celebrando el vigésimo aniversario de Bob Esponja y estamos muy contentos de poder darles a los fanáticos colombianos acceso a esta colección exclusiva a través de la alianza con Grupo Éxito", dijo Ángela Cortez, Vicepresidenta de ViacomCBS Consumer Products Latinoamérica.

La colección tiene camisetas, pantalones cortos, sudaderas, trajes de baño, pijamas, ropa interior y calcetines, así como una línea para bebés y niños pequeños con mamelucos, vestidos y ropa de dormir.

“Como parte del compromiso de Grupo Éxito de apoyar a la industria textil en Colombia, nos complace presentar esta nueva colección de Bob Esponja, la cual incluye más de 60 opciones para todos los miembros de la familia. También, nos enorgullece decir que el 100% de esta colección fue hecha por trabajadores colombianos, con quienes contribuimos al desarrollo del país. Agradecemos a Nickelodeon por confiar en Grupo Éxito como una empresa que ofrece a los clientes prendas que están a la vanguardia de la industria textil”, comentó Juan Esteban Valencia, Director Textil, Grupo Éxito.

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Más Nick: Viacom International Studios Americas to Produce 'Planeta Marcia', a New Out-Of-This World Scripted Series for Nickelodeon!

Originally published: Thursday, June 18, 2020.
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Nickelodeon Latin America and Ganador Partner for 'PAW Patrol' Dog Food Promotion in Mexico

Nickelodeon Latin America (Latinoamérica) has announced a new agreement with Ganador, the pet food manufacturer based in México, for licensed dog food inspired by Nickelodeon's beloved CG-animated preschool series PAW Patrol!


Produced by Spin Master Entertainment, PAW Patrol follows the adventures of a tech-savvy boy named Ryder and his team of pups who are ready to save the day. Whenever there's trouble, pups Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Zuma, Rocky and Skye are ready for action, no matter what comes their way. With a mission to work together to keep Adventure Bay safe, no job is too big, and no pup is too small.

Ganador's PAW Patrol promotion will see the launch of licensed PAW Patrol branded dog food, and well as a series of interstitials available on YouTube through September. The series highlights pet care tips and other nutritional facts. The campaign also includes in-store displays at grocery and convenience stores throughout Mexico.

Ganador is a subsidy of Chicago, Illinois-based Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).


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From TVNIÑOS:

Nickelodeon cierra acuerdo con fabricante de alimento para mascotas

Nickelodeon Latinoamérica anunció que cerró un acuerdo con el fabricante de comida para mascotas Ganador, para crear comida para perros bajo la licencia de Paw Patrol.

Como parte de la campaña de promoción, todos los meses hasta septiembre, se transmitirán videos en YouTube con los cachorros de Paw Patrol, sobre consejos para el cuidado de las mascotas, como la higiene y nutrición, entre otros. La campaña también tendrá exhibiciones en varios supermercados y tiendas de conveniencia en todo México.

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From Señal News:

NICKELODEON CLOSES LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR "PAW PATROL" AND "BOB ESPONJA"

In Mexico it will launch pet food from the hand of the Winner brand with the image of “Paw Patrol”; and in Colombia, Grupo Éxito stores will have the new “SpongeBob” clothing collection.

Nickelodeon Latin America continues its expansion in the licensing area by signing an agreement with the pet food manufacturer Ganador to create dog food under the “Paw Patrol” license; meanwhile, more than 30 Grupo Éxito stores in Colombia will have the new “SpongeBob” clothing collection.

As part of the promotional campaign, a series of interstitials featuring the Paw Patrol pups are streaming on YouTube monthly through September, highlighting helpful pet care tips including pet hygiene and nutrition, among others. The campaign also features in-store displays at various grocery and convenience stores throughout Mexico.

Meanwhile, the "Bob Esponja" clothing collection features colorful print shirts and pajamas for tweens, teens, and adults, as well as a line for babies and toddlers. The collection will have amazing in-store displays and will be available from June through August 2020.

"We continue celebrating SpongeBob SquarePant's twentieth anniversary and are extremely happy to be able to give fans in Colombia access to this exclusive line through this partnership with Grupo Exito", commented Angela Cortez, VP, ViacomCBS Consumer Products Latin America.

“As part of Grupo Éxito's commitment to supporting and energizing the textile industry in Colombia, we are very pleased to present this new SpongeBob Square Pants collection that includes more than 60 references for all family members. Likewise, we are proud to say that 100% of this collection was made by Colombian workers, with whom we contribute to the country’s development. We thank Nickelodeon for trusting Grupo Éxito as a company that offers customers garments that are at the forefront of the textile industry” commented Juan Esteban Valencia, Textile Director, Grupo Éxito.

The SpongeBob Squarepants themed products include exclusive apparel including t-shirts, shorts, joggers, pajamas and loungewear, as well as infant and toddler and rompers, dresses and sleepwear.

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Más Nick: Nickelodeon Latin America Launches #ChicosUnidos, A Prosocial Initiative to Help Kids and Families Stay Informed and Engaged With Activities

Original source: VideoAge.

Originally published: Wednesday, June 24, 2020.
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