Entertainment One (eOne) has announced new broadcast deals for its all-bike CGI-animated preschool series, Ricky Zoom, that will see it race onto TV screens across Australia for the first time.
The 52x11-minute episodes from season one of Ricky Zoom are set to launch on Nickelodeon’s top-rated preschool channel, Nick Jr., in Australia from Monday 20 July 2020, with new episodes airing weekdays at 10:00am.
From November 2020, Ricky Zoom will also begin airing on Australian free-to-air (FTA) network Channel 9 to further accelerate exposure in the region.
eOne’s Monica Candiani, EVP content sales, family brands, said: “We’re proud to be bringing Ricky Zoom to audiences in Australia by extending our partnership with Nickelodeon and welcoming Channel 9 as our terrestrial partner in the region. Ricky Zoom is an action comedy adventure series with real heart and these latest deals are testament to the strong appeal of the show.”
Since it debuted on screens in late 2019, Ricky Zoom has raced to success achieving outstanding ratings in multiple markets. The show’s combination of speed and cool stunts has introduced a world of biking adventures to mini bike-lovers. Nick Jr. is already home to the show in both the US, UK and France, whilst Australia’s Channel 9 joins a growing list of broadcast partners bringing the show to a global audience. These include CCTV (China), Channel 5 Milkshake! (UK), Clan TV (Spain), Discovery Kids (Latin America), Thai PBS (Thailand), Gulli (France), Karusel (Russia), Minika Cocuk (Turkey), NRK (Norway), RAI (Italy), Spacetoon (MENA), Super RTL (Germany), SVT (Sweden), Treehouse (Canada) and Youku (China).
The property’s growing popularity was evident in the response to its first app, Welcome to Wheelford, which has been downloaded more than 4 million times globally since its release in August 2019.
Ricky Zoom follows the adventures of Ricky, a little red rescue bike, and his loyal Bike Buddies as they zoom around their Wheelford community helping others, trying out new stunts, and learning to stand on their own two wheels.
Meet the Bike Buddies along for the ride:
- Ricky Zoom – A little rescue bike that loves to go fast, Ricky is a loyal friend and natural leader of the Bike Buddies.
- Loop Hoopla – An adventurous dirt bike with a happy-go-lucky attitude, Loop loves having fun and trying crazy new stunts.
- Scootio Wizzbang – Scootio is bright, brainy and never afraid to speak her mind. She loves using her technical genius and gadgets to solve problems.
- DJ Rumbler – DJ has a huge heart and would do anything for his friends. He also has a super toolbox and a robotic arm, so there is nothing he cannot build—or knock down.
Developed by Emmy Award-winning creator Alexander Bar and production house Frog Box, Ricky Zoom highlights the importance of friendship, resourcefulness, community and teamwork. Celebrating differences is one of many zoomtastic themes within the series.
Online at nickjr.com.au and on the Nick Jr. App, parents and children can find out more about Ricky Zoom, as well as watch short-form video clips from the series. Parents can also Like the official Nick Jr. Australia and New Zealand Facebook and Instagram pages for the latest Nick Jr. news, highlights, video clips and more.
HORRID HENRY NEW SHOW SEASON 1 - 3 EPISODES: S1 1-8,10-21,23-52; S2 53-81,83-104; S3 105-138,140-156 EVERY DAY | 1 SEP TO 21 OCT AT 12:35 WAT / 13:35 CAT / 14:35 EAT
Meet Henry. They don't call him Horrid Henry for nothing. He really is quite horrid. Because when someone gets tricked, when rules are being broken, when trouble's around... it's usually Henry.
FIGURE IT OUT NEW SEASON NEW EPISODES: 601-630 WEEKDAYS FROM 7 TO 25 SEP AT 15:55 WAT / 16:55 CAT / 17:55 EAT | X2 PER DAY
A group of four different Nickelodeon stars try to figure out the talents of different guests. They are given clues that they can feel, see and taste, and also though charades. Their job is to figure out all the clues and guess their guest’s talent!
BLUE'S CLUES SEASON 4 NEW EPISODES: 401-430 EVERY DAY FROM 14 SEP TO 13 OCT AT 08:20 WAT / 09:20 CAT / 10:20 EAT
Blue is a puppy who puts her paw prints on three clues. Steve or Joe has to deduce the clues (with the help of offscreen children) to figure out what Blue wants to do.
JIMMY'S INVENTIONS NEW STUNT WEEKDAYS 7 TO 11 SEPTEMBER AT 17:55 WAT / 18:55 CAT / 19:55 EAT
This September NickToons will be showcasing some of the most awesome inventions right out of Jimmy Neutron’s mind! Do you want to see how the Time Replay Remote works? The many uses of a smart chip for pants? What the Dream injector 5000 does? Stay tuned to find out!
MON 7
SEASON 3 #309 – JIMMY GOES TO COLLEGE
SEASON 1 #103 – BROBOT / THE BIG PINCH
SEASON 2 #202 – SORRY WRONG ERA
TUE 8
SEASON 3 #310 – THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING TOWN
SEASON 1 #101 – WHEN PANTS ATTACK
SEASON 2 #214 – MATERNOTRON KNOWS BEST / SEND IN THE CLONES
WED 9
SEASON 3 #311 – CROUCHING JIMMY, HIDDEN SHEEN
SEASON 1 #106 – I DREAM OF JIMMY / RAISE THE OOZY SCAB
SEASON 2 #219 – MEN AT WORK
THU 10
SEASON 3 #312- ONE OF US / VANISHING ACT
SEASON 1 #108 – SEE JIMMY RUN / TRADING FACES
SEASON 2 #220 – THE MIGHTY WHEEZERS / BILLION DOLLAR BOY
FRI 11
SEASON 3 #313 – THE TROUBLE WITH CLONES
SEASON 1 #111 – SAFETY FIRST / CRIME SHEEN INVESTIGATION
SEASON 2 #211 MONSTER HUNT / JIMMY FOR PRESIDENT
VILLAINS MARATHON 19 SEPTEMBER FROM 09:00 WAT / 10:00 CAT / 11:00 EAT ENCORE: SUN 20 AT 17:40 WAT / 18:40 CAT / 19:40 EAT
A marathon of the best episodes where the villains are the stars and our heroes need to fight them. The series included here are SpongeBob SquarePants, The Fairly OddParents, Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness and The Penguins of Madagascar.
THE FAIRLY ODDPARENTS
SEASON 6 #95 THE BEGINNING PART 1
SEASON 6 #96 THE BEGINNING PART 2
KUNG FU PANDA
SEASON 1 #123 LADIES OF THE SHADE
SEASON 2 #215 BOSOM ENEMIES
THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR
SEASON 2 #234 THE RETURN OF THE REVENGE OF DR. BLOWHOLE - PART 1
SEASON 2 #235 THE RETURN OF THE REVENGE OF DR. BLOWHOLE - PART 2
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS
SEASON 8 #176 SUPER EVIL AQUATIC VILLAIN TEAM UP IS GO! (CARTED)
SEASON 11 #219 MAN RAY RETURNS (CARTED)
THE FAIRLY ODDPARENTS
SEASON 6 #97 THE EXCITING MIDDLE PART 1
SEASON 6 #98 THE EXCITING MIDDLE PART 2
SUNDAY MARATHONS EVERY SUNDAY AT 15:00 WAT / 16:00 CAT / 17:00 EAT
We’ve packaged your Sunday laughs into neat mini-marathons! Enjoy the very best in comedy animation handpicked just for you, right here on NickToons!
Nicktoons is available to watch on DStv Channel 308.
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THE SUBSTITUTE BRAND NEW SHOW SEASON 1 | EPS 101-112 WEEKENDS 5 SEP TO 11 OCT AT 18:20 WAT / 19:20 CAT & SAST / 20:20 EAT
The Substitute is a hidden camera prank show, where celebrities are transformed by a team of special effects artists to go undercover as substitute teachers to surprise a class of unsuspecting students. Substituting the likes of Jace Norman, John Cena, JoJo Siwa and many, many more!
IT'S PONY BRAND NEW SHOW! SEASON 1 | EPISODES 101-110 WEEKDAYS 14 SEP TO 2 OCT AT 16:15 SAST / 17:05 WAT / 18:05 CAT / 19:05 EAT ENCORE: SAME NIGHT AT 19:00 SAST IN SOUTH AFRICA
A normal girl's life is made extraordinary by her best friend - an unpredictable, outrageous, and hilarious talking pony. No matter the complications he causes, Annie knows that everything is better when Pony is around.
JUST ADD MAGIC SEASON 3 NEW EPISODES: 301-311 WEEKDAYS 7 TO 18 SEP AT 16:40 SAST / 17:30 WAT / 18:30 CAT / 19:30 EAT ENCORE: SAME NIGHT AT 20:40 SAST IN SOUTH AFRICA
Kelly Quinn and her two best friends, Darbie and Hannah, find Kelly's grandmother's cookbook in the attic and discover some strange recipes. They soon begin to realize they have a recipe book full of magic recipes.
NOOBEES SEASON 2 NEW EPISODES: 201-234 DAILY FROM 28 SEP TO 31 OCT AT 06:00 SAST
Gameover travels to Avatar City to begin his plan for revenge against Silvia, choosing Athina and Rocco. Silvia leaves the Noobees and while playing a game with David, Athina changes his personality, initiating the Gameover plan.
PAW PATROL SEASON 6 NEW EPS 602,614,616-620,622,624 EVERY DAY 31 AUG TO 8 SEP 04:45 WAT / 05:45 CAT / 06:45 EAT
PAW Patrol is a CG action adventure preschool series starring a pack of six heroic puppies led by a tech savvy 10 year old boy named Ryder.
BUBBLE GUPPIES SEASON 5 NEW EPISODES 501-513 EVERY DAY 7 TO 19 SEP AT 04:00 WAT / 05:00 CAT / 06:00 EAT
Jump into this underwater classroom with Molly, Gil and their fishtailed friends. Preschoolers can learn schoolreadiness skills like science, math, literacy and more through songs, dances, and laughs!
Nickelodeon Africa is available to watch on DStv Channel 305.
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NICKELODEON JOINS RACHAEL RAY AND EXPERT BAKER AMIRAH KASSEM
TO SPRINKLE BIRTHDAY-CAKE JOY, IN CAKE MY DAY,
AIRING FRIDAY, JULY 17, AT 7:30 P.M. (ET/PT)
Share it: @Nickelodeon #CakeMyDay
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—July 9, 2020—Nickelodeon bakes up a birthday surprise with Cake My Day, a one-of-a-kind special executive produced by television host Rachael Ray and culinary expert Amirah Kassem. Hosted by Kassem (Top Elf), founder of Flour Shop in New York and creator of the sprinkle-filled Rainbow Explosion Cake, the special gives a deserving kid the opportunity to bake the cake of their dreams. Cake My Day airs Friday, July 17, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.
Said Ray, “With my favorite unicorn Amirah Kassem spreading her signature sprinkles and smiles, Cake My Day is a delicious celebration that I can’t wait to share with families everywhere. This is a show guaranteed to fill your day with color and cake! And will leave you racing into the kitchen to use Amirah’s tips and tricks to whip up some crazy creations of your own.”
Amirah Kassem
Said Kassem, “I'm so, so excited to show the world how we can all use birthdays to create more joy for everyone around us. Cake My Day was born out of a way of life I like to call the ‘Birthday Lifestyle,’ where we live everyday like it's our birthday by being with our favorite people, dressing in our favorite clothes, and of course, eating our favorite foods! It's more important than ever to remember that we can all create happiness through celebration, and no matter what is happening in the world, we need to celebrate one another. Full of surprises, my hope is that Cake My Day will inspire kids, and adults, to live the birthday lifestyle and celebrate their family and friends. We need to keep spreading magic, rainbows, glitter, unicorns and eating cake!”
In Cake My Day, Kassem invites Charlotte, a triplet who has never had a birthday that felt like her own, to her colorful kitchen to bake a Rainbow Explosion Cake together. Charlotte, however, has no idea that her brothers Oliver and Sam have secretly planned for the day of cakemaking to turn into the biggest surprise birthday celebration she has ever had. The special also features an appearance by DIY content creator Karina Garcia and a performance by dance superstars The Lab.
Cake My Day is produced by Propagate, with Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens and Kevin Healey executive producing, and Watch Entertainment, with Rachael Ray and Jonny Umansky serving as executive producers. Amirah Kassem also executive produces, along with Nickelodeon’s Unscripted Content executives Rob Bagshaw, Mandel Ilagan and Stacey Carr. Production of Cake My Day for Nickelodeon is overseen by Rob Bagshaw, Executive Vice President, Unscripted Content.
About Propagate
Founded by Ben Silverman and Howard Owens, who pioneered the global format business in the late 1990s, Propagate has offices in Los Angeles, New York and Paris. Its recent credits include the “Hillary” documentary that premiered at Sundance and Berlin and now streams on Hulu as well as the unscripted “November 13: Attack on Paris” “Haunted” and "Prank Encounters" for Netflix, “In Search Of” and “Kings of Pain” for the History Channel and the upcoming Notre Dame Documentary for ABC, and the scripted "Blood and Treasure" and "Broke" for CBS, “Charmed” for The CW and “Emma” and “Wireless” for Quibi. Propagate’s expanding portfolio of companies includes Electus (“You vs. Wild”, “Running Wild With Bear Grylls,” “Jane the Virgin,” “Fashion Star”), Big Breakfast (“Adam Ruins Everything”, “Hot Date”), Notional (“Chopped” franchise), and talent management firms Artists First, Authentic Talent & Literary Management and Select Management. Silverman and Owens previously founded Reveille, producing hits including “The Office,” “The Tudors,” “Ugly Betty” and “MasterChef.” Silverman went on to serve as Co-Chairman of NBC Network and Studio and form Electus. Owens served as President of National Geographic Channels Worldwide.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 41st 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 ViacomCBS Inc. (Nasdaq: VIACA, VIAC).
Amirah Kassem Talks Nickelodeon’s Cake My Day – Exclusive Interview
We have been looking forward to this special for a while, and now we get the opportunity to learn a bit more about Amirah Kassem as well as the Nickelodeon show, Cake My Day.
Cake My Day – Special airs Friday, July 17, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon – Nickelodeon bakes up a birthday surprise with Cake My Day, a one-of-a-kind special executive produced by television host Rachael Ray and culinary expert Amirah Kassem.
BSCKids: Amirah, tell us a little bit about how this show came about and how you got involved?
Amirah Kassem: I love birthdays, surprises and feel-good shows! I wanted to create a day dedicated to making birthdays magical for children who might not otherwise get to celebrate their birthdays the way they would dream of! Naturally Nickelodeon felt like the perfect home for a feel-good, fun show! After all they are the surprise SLIME masters!
How was it working with Rachael Ray on the show?
I have always looked up to Rachael Ray. She just makes cooking so easy and fun, so getting to work with her is definitely a dream! It’s amazing that she uses her platform to raise up other women who are trying to follow in her footsteps.
Were there any funny behind the scenes things that happened during filming you can talk about?
Yes! Mr. Sprinkles was bonkers and kept making a mess with all the ingredients!
Tell us a bit about the favorite thing you have baked and what your favorite Instagram post that you have.
Wow, that’s a tough one because every day I get to create something new and exciting! But, if I must choose, I guess I would say videos of my Rainbow Explosion Cake! No matter how many times I’ve watched it happen I still get so much joy from it every time!
Do you have any favorite Instagram or YouTube bakers you follow?
Yes! Yolanda Gampp. I love watching her creativity and her energy come to life!
The story of Charlotte is wonderful, how was it working with the family?
Charlotte has an amazing family! When I watched their video nominating Charlotte you could just tell how loved she is and how excited they all were to surprise her. I feel so lucky to have spent time with them.
We have to ask… what is your favorite Nickelodeon show besides Cake My Day?
Rugrats! But currently SpongeBob! And to all the SpongeBob fans out there, how cool is it that Cake My Day is airing on SpongeBob’s BIRTHDAY!!!!???
If you had to be on a baking challenge show, which one would it be and why?
Master Chef Junior! It looks like they have the most fun while competing! Well, that and Aarón Sánchez is a friend from my hometown, so I bet we have a similar palate! 😉
In one sentence, tell us all why we should be tuning in to Cake My Day…
If you like baking, birthdays, surprises and unlimited fun then Cake My Day is where the magic is at!
Special thanks to Amirah and make sure to tune in to watch Nickelodeon’s Cake My Day!
Exclusive First Look : Nickelodeon’s Brand New Special ‘Cake My Day’ Will Instantly Make You Hungry
Get ready, you guys, because Nickelodeon is going to bake up an epic birthday surprise with Cake My Day — a one-of-a-kind special, executive produced by television host Rachael Ray and culinary expert Amirah Kassem. Hosted by Amirah — founder of Flour Shop in New York and creator of the sprinkle-filled Rainbow Explosion Cake — the special will give one deserving kid the opportunity to bake the cake of their dreams, and J-14 has an exclusive first look! Make sure to watch the video above!
In Cake My Day, Amirah invites Charlotte — a triplet who has never had a birthday that felt like her own — to her colorful kitchen to bake a Rainbow Explosion Cake together. Charlotte, however, has no idea that her brothers, Oliver and Sam, have secretly planned for the day of cake-making to turn into the biggest surprise birthday celebration she has ever had. The special also features an appearance by DIY content creator Karina Garcia and a performance by dance superstars The Lab. Mark your calendars, people, because Cake My Day premieres on Nickelodeon Friday, July 17, at 7:30 P.M. EST/PST.
