Two More Of Nickelodeon UK's Latest Brand New "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards" Promos

Below are two more streaming videos (with transcripts) featuring another two of Nickelodeon UK and Ireland's latest brand new "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards" promos/trailers which Nickelodeon UK is currently broadcasting on-air to advertise that Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK will be premiering and showing Nickelodeon's milestone 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards on Sunday 1st April 2012 at 5.30pm (repeated at 6.30pm on Nick Replay UK):

The first streaming Nickelodeon video featuring one of Nick UK and Ireland's latest brand new "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards" promos below features the Nickelodeon Stars, cast and band members of the hit Nickelodeon show and boy band "Big Time Rush" (Kendall Schmidt (Kendall Knight), James Maslow (James Diamond), Carlos Pena (Carlos Garcia), and Logan Henderson (Logan Mitchell)) telling Nickelodeon viewers to vote for who they want to win at the "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards" at Nickelodeon International's official "Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2012" website, 2012KCA.com, and also features voice over artist Peter Dickson, who is also known as "Voiceover Man":

Carlos: Nickelodeon's 2012 Kids' Choice Awards are coming.

Kendall: Go online and vote for your favourites now!

[2012KCA.com]

Kendall, James, Carlos and Logan together: VOTE!

Peter Dickson (Voiceover Man): The 2012 Kids' Choice Awards, hosted by Will Smith,
Sunday 1st April at 5.30.

Kendall, James, Carlos and Logan together: Only on Nickelodeon!

The second streaming Nickelodeon video below which features another of Nick UK and Ireland's latest brand new "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards" trailers is mainly the same as this Nickelodeon USA "2012 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards" promo which stars the world-renowned actor, producer and recording artist Will Smith and American musician Nicki Minaj and is set in the super secret Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Headquarters, except, instead of Nicki Minaj, Nickelodeon UK's version of Nickelodeon North America's KCA2012 promo stars UK talent; the UK-Irish Boy Band "One Direction", which consists of band members Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson:

[Will Smith in a dressing room in Hollywood, CA, USA]

(Mysterious computerised voice on the telephone line): Will Smith. My sources tell me you're hosting the 2012 Kids' Choice Awards.

Will: Err.. who's this?

Mysterious voice: The person that's going to see that you fail!

Will: Wha-Whatever, creepynator voice. Hold on.

(Will Smith takes another call)

: Hello Will, it's One Direction.

Harry Styles: Don't worry, we've got your back. Have a seat. Oh, and hold on tight.

Will: Erm, why do I need to hold on tightaarrrghhhhhhhh...

[Will Smith drops into the "Men In Black"/"Bruno The Kid"-style Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Headquarters]

Will: Hey! Hey, alright, any idea where I am exactly?

(Kids' Choice Headquarters)

[1 Direction on a giant, "Men In Black" computer monitor embedded in a silver Nickelodeon blimp]

: Hi Will.

Niall Horan: You're in Kids' Choice Headquarters!

[Child Secret Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Agents yell in excitement at puff of green slime coloured smoke]

[Will Smith claps]

: If you're going to be the best host ever...

Harry Styles: You need the experts.

[KCA Agents suit up Will Smith]

Will: Okay

[The KCA Agents sit Will Smith down in a "Men In Black" type chair]

Will: Hey, so what are you little experts doing now?

Girl Kids' Choice Agent: Initiating Human Slingshot!

Will: I don't like that!

[Chair flings Will Smith out of Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Headquarters]

Peter Dickson: Don't miss the 2012 Kids' Choice Awards, hosted by Will Smith. Sunday 1st April, on Nickelodeon!

Nickelodeon UK Confirms Plans To Premiere The Brand New "Big Time Rush" Movie, "Big Time Movie", In 2012

Nickelodeon UK and Ireland have announced and confirmed on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonUK) that Nickelodeon UK will be premiering and showing the brand new original Nickelodeon TV movie, "Big Time Movie", which is based on the hit Nickelodeon series and Nickelodeon boy band "Big Time Rush", on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK later this year (2012) (transmission (TX) time to be confirmed by Nickelodeon UK):

Hey, does BigTimeMovie only premiere in America?

@NickelodeonUK: We have new BTR every Saturday in March & the movie later in 2012

And:

Will Big Time Movie premiere this Summer?

@NickelodeonUK: Its coming this year, u'll hear here first when exactly! Its going to b amazing

Also:

#UKRUSHERS its coming in 2012! I'll keep you posted as soon as I have the date so keep ur eyes peeled-its going to be so good!

In the brand new "Big Time Rush" movie, "Big Time Movie", the BTR boys (Kendall Schmidt (Kendall Knight), James Maslow (James Diamond), Carlos Pena (Carlos Garcia), and Logan Henderson (Logan Mitchell)) must tap their inner spy as their adventure finds them driving exotic cars and jumping out of helicopters, while trying to make it to their first world tour concert on time. Hot on their trail are evil henchmen named Maxwell, British secret agents and Swedish spies as well as billionaire businessman, Sir Atticus Moon who wants back his precious device code named: "The Beetle," an anti-gravitational device with enormous power. Once they learn they're carrying this precious cargo, the guys get pulled into a madcap mission throughout London, UK, which threatens the onset of their world tour. With the help of teen spy Penny Lane, the guys set out to save Penny's father M16 Agent Simon Lane and stop Sir Atticus Moon's plot to use "The Beetle" to gain world domination. The "Big Time Rush" Movie, "Big Time Movie", is scheduled to premiere on Nickelodeon USA on Saturday 10th March 2012.

Nickelodeon UK To Premiere Brand New Episodes Of "T.U.F.F. Puppy" From 12th March 2012

Nickelodeon UK has announced and confirmed on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonUK) that Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK (Nickelodeon/HD) will be premiering and showing brand new episodes and adventures of the brand new all-action original animated Nickelodeon series ("NickToon") "T.U.F.F. Puppy" from Monday 12th March 2012 at 5.00pm (repeated at 6.00pm on Nick Replay UK) as part of Nick UK and Ireland's and Nick HD UK's upcoming "T.U.F.F. Puppy Premiere Week":

When is there new tuff puppy ?

@NickelodeonUK: Monday 12th March @ 5pm! All week! I cant wait, love @jerrytrainor -he makes it so funny!

Toy Giant Mattel Aims To Bring Personality Into Play

From Marketing Week:

Toy giant aims to bring personality into play

The outlook is bright for Mattel. Not only has it acquired Thomas the Tank Engine owner Hit Entertainment, the company behind Barbie is using marketing to make an emotional connection with parents.

Already one of the biggest players in the toy industry, Mattel further increased its size just before Christmas with the purchase of Hit Entertainment, owner of megabrands Thomas the Tank Engine, Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam, Angelina Ballerina and Pingu.

But it is not just through acquisitions that Mattel is aiming to maintain its 7% growth in worldwide net sales last year. The business is altering its communications strategy to focus on its brands - which include Barbie and Fisher-Price - rather than products.

Mattel senior marketing manager Jenny Watson, who was promoted to the role in January, says: “Our marketing used to be very functional, telling mum about the five main benefits of a product.”

However, in November last year, Mattel launched a campaign that attempted to rekindle that love for Fisher-Price with a softer, more emotional appeal. Mattel UK PR manager Sarah Allen explains: “The new campaign celebrates the joy of learning, rather than just the development benefit. We’re very good at that but mum approaches it in a completely different way now.”

As part of the new approach, the Fisher-Price website now gets parents to find products based on their child’s age, rather than looking for a specific toy, such as Dora the Explorer.

“Mums now get information from the internet and peer groups, whether that be mummy bloggers, [online portal] Baby Centre or Argos TV. The new strategy has included working out when mums want the ‘aww’ moment [of seeing their child do something] and when they just want to compare prices.”

The advertising has been shot with an intimate feel, which simulates a hand-held video camera. Instead of using models, the new campaign features real families to show the genuine connection between mother and child.

Fashion-led website Barbiewow.com, which also launched last month, aims to encourage girls to extend their play online

Watson adds: “What we’re giving mothers in the TV ad is that emotional connection and just the key words they can search to find products. Fisher-Price is a long-lasting brand but it’s had a bit of dusty feel to it and this has been about injecting a bit of modernity.”

This sense of modernity has also translated into product lines. The Apptivity case, which launched earlier this year, is a protective cover that turns an iPhone into a toy, which lets babies and toddlers play with it safely.

Allen says: “Babies always want what you’ve got. Parents do give their iPhones to their kids to play with and then wonder why they end up down the toilet. It’s understanding that happens and providing a solution for it.”

Mattel has also brought physical toys into the digital space, including Hotwheels cars that interact with the iPad without damaging it.

But Mattel’s modernisation isn’t all about digital technology. Barbie, too, has had an update. The toy is refocusing on fashion, digital extensions and aspirational product launches, such as a presidential doll.

The new Barbie Wow campaign, which launched last month, mirrors the new Fisher-Price strategy by featuring girls imagining their Barbies in a range of different role play situations, rather than promoting one particular product.

Fashion credentials

Fashion-led website Barbiewow.com, which also launched last month, aims to encourage girls to extend their play online, and again reinstates Barbie as a product for older girls because of its fashion credentials.

Tie-ins with fashion leaders such as hair salon Bleach and edgy knitwear brand Sibling at London Fashion Week and a range of T-shirts at Miss Selfridge also emphasise the aspirational heritage of the brand, says Allen.

Family ties: Thomas the Tank Engine is now part of Mattel’s intimate campaign strategy

She adds: “From the 50th anniversary we were able to reintroduce Barbie’s fashion credentials, and reconnect with girls who are probably now 25 and who still have that fond memory of growing up with Barbie. So we’ve almost unlocked another market there, and it keeps new mums close to the brand.”

Mattel has also targeted the adult market by creating a range of high-end collectable dolls, creating figures from the Twilight films, HBO series Mad Men and a William and Catherine Royal Wedding gift set.

Another line that has helped boost Mattel’s portfolio is Monster High, which launched two years ago. The antithesis of Barbie, the line features dolls that are supposed to be the sons and daughters of famous monsters such as Dracula and Frankenstein’s monster.

“We expected this to be an older girl brand and to appeal to collectors, but we’ve discovered that people are really engaging with it, and creating their own monsters,” says Watson.

As a result of this insight, Mattel launched Create-a-Monster, which features wigs, faces, dresses and limbs that children can assemble into their own doll.

Watson says: “We have a lot of content, including a 20-minute episode that aired on Nickelodeon, a website and three-minute webisodes where girls can learn about and engage with the characters.”

Billboard Exclusively Offering "Big Time Rush" Fans The Chance To Listen To Six Audio Tracks From The New "Big Time Movie" Soundtrack A Week Early

The official website of Billboard magazine, a international newsweekly magazine devoted to the music industry, have unveiled a "Big Time Rush" exclusive - they're giving fans of the hit Nickelodeon boy band "Big Time Rush" an exclusive chance to listen to six brand new BTR songs which are from the official movie soundtrack of the upcoming brand-new original Nickelodeon television movie "Big Time Movie", including the songs "A Hard Day's Night", "Revolution", "Help", "Can't Buy Me Love", "We Can Work It Out", and "I Wanna Hold Your Hand", a week before the "Big Time Movie" official soundtrack album, which features the 'Big Time Rush' boys covering six Beatles classics, is released in the USA, which you can listen too here on the official Billboard magazine website!

Exclusive: Listen To Big Time Rush's 'Big Time Movie' Soundtrack

On-the-rise pop quartet and Nickelodeon stars Big Time Rush will deliver their best John, Paul, George and Ringo [John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr (also known as "The Fab Four") impressions in their London-set feature film debut, "Big Time Movie," which premieres on Saturday, March 10 on Nickelodeon. The "Big Time Movie" official soundtrack, which features the BTR boys covering six Beatles classics, will be released on March 6 (you can pre-order the album on iTunes here), but take an exclusive listen to all half-dozen songs a week early [here on Billboard.com]:

In "Big Time Movie," the four Big Time Rush members (Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos Pena Jr. and Logan Henderson) head to the U.K. in a mission to save the world that involves jumping out of helicopters, a teen spy named Penny Lane, and a powerful anti-gravitational device named "The Beetle." Maslow tells Billboard.com that the movie is "'Austin Powers' meets 'James Bond,' with the Beatles," and that Big Time Rush did their best to honor the Fab Four with takes on "A Hard Day's Night," "Help" and "Revolution," among others.

"We were all a little nervous -- I mean, they're the greatest band in history," says Maslow. "We weren't trying to replicate them, but wanted to pay homage to them as much as possible."

The "Big Time Movie" premiere and accompanying soundtrack was preceded by the November release of Big Time Rush's second studio album, "Elevate," which has sold 208,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. On Monday, the band announced the itinerary for its massive summer tour, which kicks off July 5 in Columbus, Ohio and will run through mid-September. Maslow says that the trek will include "bigger venues, more songs, and more pyro -- that's my personal favorite."

Here are the dates for Big Time Rush's summer tour:

July 5: Columbus, Ohio (Nationwide Arena)
July 6: Milwaukee, Wis. (Summerfest)
July 7: St. Louis, Mo. (Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre)
July 8: Cincinnati, Ohio (Riverbend Music Center)
July 10: Atlanta, Ga. (Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood)
July 11: Birmingham, Ala. (Oak Mountain Amphitheatre)
July 14: Dallas, Texas (Gexa Energy Pavilion)
July 15: Tulsa, Okla. (BOK Center)
July 17: Phoenix, Ariz. (Ashley Furniture Home Store Pavilion)
July 19: Irvine, Calif. (Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre)
July 20: San Diego, Calif. (Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre)
July 21: Las Vegas, Nev. (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
July 22: Mountainview, Calif. (Shoreline Amphitheatre)
July 23: Paso Robles, Calif. (California Mid-State Fair)
July 25: Salt Lake City, Utah (USANA Amphitheatre)
July 27: Kansas City, Mo. (Sprint Center)
July 28: Minneapolis, Minn. (Target Center)
July 29: Indianapolis, Ind. (Klipsch Music Center)
July 31: Detroit, Mich. (DTE Energy Music Theatre)
Aug 1: Cleveland, Ohio (Blossom Music Center)
Aug 3: Louisville, Ky. (KFC Yum! Center)
Aug 4: Chicago, Ill. (First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre)
Aug 5: Pittsburgh, Pa. (First Niagara Pavilion)
Aug 7: Bethel, N.Y. (Bethel Woods Center for the Arts)
Aug 9: Buffalo, N.Y. (Darien Lake Performing Arts Center)
Aug 10: Philadelphia, Pa. (Susquehanna Bank Center)
Aug 11: Hershey, Pa. (Hershey Park Pavilion)
Aug 12: Boston, Mass. (Comcast Center)
Aug 14: Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center)
Aug 16: Des Moines, Iowa (Iowa State Fair)
Aug 17: Wantagh, N.Y. (Nikon at Jones Beach)
Aug 18: Holmdel, N.J. (PNC Bank Arts Center)
Aug 19: Washington, DC (Jiffy Lube Live)
Aug 21: Virginia Beach, Va. (Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach)
Aug 22: Raleigh, N.C. (Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek)
Aug 24: Miami, Fla. (Cruzan Amphitheatre)
Aug 25: Tampa, Fla. (1-800-Ask-Gary Amphitheatre)
Aug 26: Puerto Rico (Coliseo de Puerto Rico)
Aug 29: Charlotte, N.C. (Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre)
Aug 31: Bangor, Maine (Bangor Waterfront Pavilion)
Sep 1: Manchester, N.H. (Verizon Wireless Arena)
Sep 2: Hartford, Conn. (Comcast Theatre)
Sep 4: Montreal, Quebec (Bell Centre)
Sep 5: London, Ont. (John Labatt Centre)
Sep 7: Ottowa, Ont. (Scotiabank Place)

Nickelodeon Boy Band "Big Time Rush" To Hit Over 50 US Cities With Second Major National Tour "Big Time Summer Tour"

Below is a Nickelodeon Press Release from Nickelodeon USA's "Nickelodeon Kids And Family" press website, NickPress.com:

BIG TIME RUSH TO HIT OVER 50 CITIES WITH SECOND MAJOR NATIONAL TOUR "BIG TIME SUMMER TOUR"

CODY SIMPSON AND RACHEL CROW TO JOIN BTR ON SELECT DATES

TICKETS ON SALE BEGINNING MARCH 10th AT 10AM

(NEW YORK, NY - February 27, 2012) — In overwhelming response to their sold-out “Better With U Tour,” Big Time Rush announced today that they will kick off “Big Time Summer Tour,” performing in over 50 cities across the US and Canada including stops in New York, Chicago, Boston and Toronto. Beginning on July 5th in Columbus, OH, the Nickelodeon stars and Columbia Recording artists will perform songs off their latest album Elevate including "Music Sounds Better With U," "All Over Again" and "Elevate." During select dates, emerging Australian pop phenomenon Cody Simpson and X-Factor finalist and newly signed Nickelodeon talent Rachel Crow will open for Big Time Rush. Additional acts will be announced shortly. Tickets for the tour go on sale to the public beginning March 10th at 10 a.m. at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

"We can't wait to hit the road again!" said Big Time Rush. “The Better With U tour has been amazing and we’re incredibly grateful to our fans who have supported us and made our first headlining tour a success.”

The “Big Time Summer Tour” will hit famed arenas such as PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ, First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Chicago, IL and Comcast Center in Boston, MA, once again, bringing their powerhouse performance to fans across the country.

A special ticket pre-sale to American Express card members will be available beginning March 5th at 10 a.m. and ending at 10 p.m. on March 9th. Citi card members will have access to presale tickets for Wantagh, NY and Holmdel, NJ beginning March 5th at 10 a.m. through Citi’s Private Pass Program. In addition, Big Time Rush has teamed up with VIP Nation to provide a variety of VIP ticket packages for the tour, including premium seats, meet-and-greets, access to sound check, photo ops, parties and more. For fan club pre sale tickets/VIP packages, exclusive tour content and more please visit: www.BigTimeTour.com.

Big Time Rush was recently nominated for “Favorite Music Group” at the 2012 Kids’ Choice Awards along with LMFAO, Black Eyed Peas, and Lady Antebellum. This is their second nomination in the category. They are also scheduled to perform on “Live with Kelly” on March 9.

Big Time Rush – Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos Pena Jr. and Logan Henderson – recently released their second album, Elevate. The highly anticipated follow-up to the group's Gold-certified debut BTR, Elevate features tracks including “Music Sounds Better With U (featuring Mann),” “Show Me” and “All Over Again,” plus brand-new music that will debut on upcoming episodes of the TV series. And on March 6th, Big Time Rush will release the soundtrack for their movie, Big Time Movie, exclusively on iTunes. The soundtrack features covers of beloved Beatles songs including "Help," "Revolution" and "Hard Day's Night." Big Time Movie will premiere on Saturday, March 10th at 8pm, only on Nickelodeon.

Now in its second season, Big Time Rush – which follows four best friends from Minnesota who trade in their hockey sticks for music superstardom in Los Angeles -- averages 3.6 million total viewers (+2%, over season one). The launch of the hit series on Nickelodeon drew 6.8 million viewers, making it the most watched live-action series premiere in the network's history.

T TOUR DATES

July 5 Columbus Nationwide Arena
July 6 Milwaukee Summerfest
July 7 St. Louis Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
July 8 Cincinnati Riverbend Music Center
July 10 Atlanta Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood
July 11 Birmingham Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
July 14 Dallas Gexa Energy Pavilion
July 15 Tulsa, OK BOK Center
July 17 Phoenix Ashley Furniture Home Store Pavilion
July 19 Irvine, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
July 20 San Diego Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
July 21 Las Vegas Mandalay Bay Events Center
July 22 Mountainview, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
July 23 Paso Robles, CA California Mid-State Fair
July 25 Salt Lake City USANA Amphitheatre
July 27 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center
July 28 Minneapolis Target Center
July 29 Indianapolis Klipsch Music Center
July 31 Detroit DTE Energy Music Theatre
Aug 1 Cleveland Blossom Music Center
Aug 3 Louisville KFC Yum! Center
Aug 4 Chicago First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
Aug 5 Pittsburgh First Niagara Pavilion
Aug 7 Bethel, NY Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Aug 9 Buffalo, NY Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
Aug 10 Philadelphia Susquehanna Bank Center
Aug 11 Hershey, PA Hershey Park Pavilion
Aug 12 Boston Comcast Center
Aug 14 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center
Aug 16 Des Moines, IA Iowa State Fair
Aug 17 Wantagh, NY Nikon at Jones Beach
Aug 18 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
Aug 19 Washington, DC Jiffy Lube Live
Aug 21 Virginia Beach, VA Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach
Aug 22 Raleigh, NC Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek
Aug 24 Miami Cruzan Amphitheatre
Aug 25 Tampa 1-800-Ask-Gary Amphitheatre
Aug 26 Puerto Rico Coliseo de Puerto Rico
Aug 29 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Aug 31 Bangor, ME Bangor Waterfront Pavilion
Sep 1 Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena
Sep 2 Hartford, CT Comcast Theatre
Sep 4 Montreal Bell Centre
Sep 5 London, ON John Labatt Centre
Sep 7 Ottowa, ON Scotiabank Place
Sep 8 Toronto, ON Molson Amphitheatre
Sep 10 Winnipeg MTS Center
Sep 12 Regina, SK Brandt Centre
Sep 13 Edmonton Rexall Place
Sep 14 Calgary Scotiabank Saddledome
Sep 16 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena
Sep 18 Portland Rose Garden Arena
*More dates to be announced

Contact
Kristen Foster
PMK*BNC
Kristen.Foster@pmkbnc.com
212.582.1111

Also, from Examiner.com:

Rachel Crow's first U.S. tour announced: opening act for Big Time Rush

Rachel Crow, the precocious teen who came in fifth place on "The X Factor" U.S. in 2011, is doing her first U.S. tour as the opening act for Big Time Rush on "The Big Time Summer Tour." The concert trek will be at mostly outdoor amphitheaters and will go to major metropolitan areas in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.

The news comes soon after it was announced that Crow, 14, has signed deals with Syco Music/Columbia Records and with Nickelodeon. Crow has a recurring role on the Nickelodeon sitcom "Fred: The Show," which is expected to premiere sometime in March 2012.

She also has a starring role in a still-untitled musical show on Nickelodeon, which has ordered a pilot episode and will later decide if the show will be picked up as a series.

In a Ustream chat on February 22, 2012, Crow said that she hopes to film the Nickelodeon pilot sometime in the fall of 2012. She also said in the chat that she hopes to record her album as soon as possible, and she wants to do music that has a "retro" sound.

Big Time Rush, a male quartet, is also signed to Columbia and stars in a self-titled Nickelodeon TV series.

Crow is the second former "X Factor" act be chosen as an opening act for Big Time Rush's 2012 tour dates. One Direction (the boy band that came in third place on "The X Factor" U.K. in 2010) is opening for Big Time Rush from February 24 to March 9. As previously reported, One Direction is upstaging Big Time Rush on the "Better With U" tour, since numerous audience members are cheering louder for One Direction and are leaving the show right after One Direction performs, so Big Time Rush is left playing to half-empty venues.

One Direction (which is also signed to Syco/Columbia in the U.S.) is rumored to be in talks to star in its own Nickelodeon TV series. One Direction also made a guest appearance on Nickelodeon sitcom "iCarly," in an episode that will premiere on a date to be announced.

Crow and Australian teen idol Cody Simpson are doing select dates on Big Time Rush's "Big Time Summer Tour." Tickets go on sale on March 9 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, and can be puchased at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

Here are the tour dates:

Rachel Crow will not be on all of the tour dates. Check with the venue box office or ticket agency to verify who will be the opening acts.

July 5, 2012: Columbus, Ohio – Nationwide Arena

July 6, 2012: Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Summerfest

July 7, 2012: St. Louis, Missouri – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

July 8, 2012: Cincinnati, Ohio – Riverbend Music Center

July 10, 2012: Atlanta, Georgia – Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood

July 11, 2012: Birmingham, Alabama – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

July 14, 2012: Dallas, Texas – Gexa Energy Pavilion

July 15, 2012: Tulsa, Oklahoma – BOK Center

July 17, 2012: Phoenix, Arizona – Ashley Furniture Home Store Pavilion

July 19, 2012: Irvine, California – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

July 20, 2012: San Diego, California – Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre

July 21, 2012: Las Vegas, Nevada – Mandalay Bay Events Center

July 22, 2102: Mountain View, California – Shoreline Amphitheatre

July 23, 2012: Paso Robles, Calforna – California Mid-State Fair

July 25, 2012: Salt Lake City, Utah – USANA Amphitheatre

July 27, 2012: Kansas City, Missouri – Sprint Center

July 28, 2012: Minneapolis, Minnesota – Target Center

July 29, 2012: Indianapolis, Indiana – Klipsch Music Center

July 31, 2012: Detroit, Michigan – DTE Energy Music Theatre

August 1, 2012: Cleveland, Ohio – Blossom Music Center

August 3, 2012: Louisville, Kentucky – KFC Yum! Center

August 4, 2012: Chicago, Illinois – First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre

August 5, 2012: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – First Niagara Pavilion

August 7, 2012: Bethel, New York – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

August 9, 2012: Buffalo, New York – Darien Lake Performing Arts Center

August 10, 2012: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Susquehanna Bank Center

August 11, 2012: Hershey, Pennsylvania – Hershey Park Pavilion

August 12, 2012: Boston, Massachusetts – Comcast Center

August 14, 2012: Saratoga Springs, New York – Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center

August 16, 2012: Des Moines, Iowa – Iowa State Fair

August 17, 2012: Wantagh, New York – Nikon at Jones Beach

August 18, 2012: Holmdel, New Jersey – PNC Bank Arts Center

August 19, 2012: Washington, D.C. – Jiffy Lube Live

August 21, 2012: Virginia Beach, Virginia – Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach

August 22, 2012: Raleigh, North Carolina – Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek

August 24, 2012: Miami, Florida – Cruzan Amphitheatre

August 25, 2012: Tampa, Florida – 1-800-Ask-Gary Amphitheatre

August 26, 2012: San Juan, Puerto Rico – Coliseo de Puerto Rico

August 29, 2012: Charlotte, North Caroline – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

August 31, 2012: Bangor, Maine – Bangor Waterfront Pavilion

September 1, 2012: Manchester, New Hampshire – Verizon Wireless Arena

September 2, 2012: Hartford, Connecticut – Comcast Theatre

September 4, 2012: Montreal, Quebec – Bell Centre

September 5, 2012: London, Ontario – John Labatt Centre

September 7, 2012: Ottowa, Ontario – Scotiabank Place

September 8, 2012: Toronto, Ontario – Molson Amphitheatre

September 10, 2012: Winnipeg, Manitoba – MTS Center

September 12, 2012: Regina, Saskatchewan – Brandt Centre

September 13, 2012: Edmonton, Alberta – Rexall Place

September 14, 2012: Calgary – Scotiabank Saddledome

September 16, 2012: Vancouver, British Columbia – Rogers Arena

September 18, 2012: Portland, Oregon – Rose Garden Arena

*More dates to be announced

Nickelodeon and "Big Time Rush" star Carlos Pena, Jr (Carlos Garcia) recently announced in a interview with the BTR boys that the Nickelodeon boy band "Big Time Rush" have plans to and are hoping to visit the UK and Germany again during Summer 2012 to perform a few big shows for UK Rushers (UK fans of "Big Time Rush") and German Rushers (German "Big Time Rush" fans).

Also, from the Winnipeg Free Press:

TV's Big Time Rush makes leap to arena shows

Big Time Rush
BIG Time Rush is making the leap from television to arenas.

The boy band created for the Nickelodeon TV series Big Time Rush is embarking on a 50-date North American tour with a stop at the MTS Centre set for Sept. 10. Tickets go on sale March 10 but prices weren't announced Monday.

Australia's Cody Simpson is opening all dates of the Big Time Summer Tour.

The television series Big Time Rush debuted in 2009 and aired in Canada on YTV. The titular band has released two albums in the past two years.

Also, from the Times Herald-Record:

Update: Changes to Big Time Rush concert at Bethel Woods

Ticket price change; Rachel Crow off the bill

There are a few changes for the Aug. 7 Big Time Rush concert at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.

Big Time Rush will be joined by Cody Simpson, but Rachel Crow is off the show. Also, lawn tickets are now only $26.50, or $86 for a four-pack. A first-week lawn special that was originally offered has been revoked.

Tickets are available at 10 a.m. March 10; a pre-sale is 10 a.m. March 6. Reserved tickets range from $36.50-$81.50. Ticket prices reflect full costs; parking is free.

For more information, visit www.bethelwoodscenter.org.

Also, from the Norwich Bulletin:

Hall about Pop: Big Time Rush the latest boy band to grace Foxwoods

They are a big-time deal to fans of Nickelodeon, and now Big Time Rush is out on their own headlining tour and playing tonight at the MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods.

It was nearly five years ago when Nickelodeon began auditioning for their new teen series, “Big Time Rush.” More than 1,500 teens auditioned for a part on the show and in the end producers chose Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos Pena Jr. and Logan Henderson as the main characters.

The show revolves around four hockey players from Minnesota chosen to form a boy band and the misadventures they have in Hollywood. And though the adventures may be scripted, the music they make is very real.

The Nickelodeon network has a partnership with the Columbia/Epic Label Group, which is why music is incorporated throughout the show and why Big Time Rush managed to land a TV deal and record deal at the same time. But it’s their talent and likeability that have made both ventures such a success.

Their show debuted in January 2010 to 6.8 million viewers, making it Nickelodeon’s highest-rated live-action series. They have already been signed to a third season, which has started filming and should debut later this year. But between takes on set, the guys hit the studio.

Big Time Rush’s debut album, “B.T.R.,” dropped about nine months after their show first aired and their fans were clearly excited. The record debuted on the Billboard 200 at No. 3, selling more than 67,000 copies in its first week. It later peaked at No. 1 on the Top Soundtracks chart and became certified gold by RIAA. But Big Time Rush didn’t stop there.

Since the show first started, the guys have done four TV movies for Nickelodeon, recorded two albums and a Christmas EP and sang the national anthem at the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game. Now the guys are tackling their first headlining tour.

The Better With U Tour started in February and saw some dates sell out in a matter of minutes. On the road with Big Time Rush is Irish boy band One Direction, so parents should be warned to bring along some ear plugs. With two groups of young guys taking the stage for thousands of fans at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods tonight, it’s tough to tell which will be louder, the music or the screams from their fans.

Also, from Louisville.com:

Big Time Rush made the girls go wild [Music]

If you were in downtown Louisville this past Friday and were worried by the loud girly screams, fear not, it was just the very expected reaction to the Big Time Rush summer tour. For those of you non-rushers, Big Time Rush is a boy band formed in Los Angeles in 2009 after Nickelodeon signed them. They are also the stars of their own television show on Nickelodeon and the Big Time Movie, which was released in March 2012.

Big Time Rush came to Louisville on Friday, August 3 to perform for a huge crowd at the KFC Yum! Center. Opening for them were Rachel Crow, 14-year-old star from Colorado who got her big break from Disney after being eliminated from The X Factor in 2011; and, Cody Simpson, originally from Queensland, Australia who will be releasing his debut album, Paradise, this October. They definitely rocked the stage with their amazing fresh voices and dance moves, however, all the anticipation was for Kendall, James, Carlos and Logan—the members of the BTR band.

Fireworks, glow sticks and of course stage lights were just part of what brought the performance to shine. The crowd was wowed by the set and not to forget, the impressive flips that the members did off of the trampoline on stage!

Every pre-teen girl in Louisville seemed to be screaming, “oh my gosh, marry me” at the Yum! Center on Friday. And if not, she was hoping to win a ticket so she could do just that. The BTR boys broke hundreds of hearts but won four by each bringing a girl from the crowd on stage. They soon made up for it though by going into the crowd, which made the floor of the Yum! Center look like a giant mosh pit of little girls.

Among the many songs they sang were “Elevate”, “Invisible”, and “Windows Down” from their newest album. They also performed “No Idea” which caused much controversy when released as some accused the band of “stealing” the title and chorus from All Time Low’s song “No Idea”.

The crowd consisted of cute little girls all dressed up with poster board signs and lit up arrows, and parents with a much-needed drink in hand. One thing is sure; they all had an experience that will not be forgotten for years.

Here are some pictures from the concert [click here to view on the official Louisville.com website courtesy of Lucky Bunny Photography]:

Also, from The Hollywood Reporter:

Big Time Rush Caters to 'Two Separate Audiences' With Live Performance

The Nickelodeon pop sensation attempts to prove that they're not the average boy band, balancing their television characters and real-life personalities while on tour.

Despite the heat -- and with no air conditioning in their dressing room -- pop band Big Time Rush invaded the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, Calif., Thursday night with tons of energy -- and plenty of confetti to boot.

In light of the extreme temperatures, the boy band, comprised of Kendall Schmidt, Logan Henderson, Carlos Pena, Jr. and James Maslow, joked about taking their clothes off to a mostly female audience. As is to be expected, the crowd responded in kind with thousands of ear-shattering shrieks.

VIDEO: Big Time Rush: Wango Tango 2012

Most of the audience (an expecting Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green among them) was decked out in neon homemade shirts and carrying signs that read “Dibs on James” or “Marry Me, Logan,” as well as the obligatory "It's My Birthday!" proclaimations. But the fans, dubbed Rushers, were surprisingly not all teenagers.

“If you look at the crowd we’ve kind of got two separate audiences,” James told The Hollywood Reporter before the show. “We’ve got the young kids who pretty much watch the TV show and so they know us as the characters, and they still enjoy the music. But then you have a lot more now -- more and more growing -- of just the pop audience. 18 and up.”

Big Time Rush formed in 2009 as an extension of the Nickelodeon TV show of the same name. Now in its third season, the show airs new episodes Mondays at 8 pm.

“People don’t see us -- not every person -- but they don’t see us as real people. We’re these characters that come to their living room every single night at 8 o’clock,” Logan explained. “Then they see us in real life and they’re like, ‘wait a minute.’ We each have pieces of our characters in us, but we’re actual real people who have certain personalities and we like to do certain things and they start to realize that.”

Rachel Crow (of The X Factor) and another boy band called New Hollow served as the night’s opening acts, earning a respectable reaction from the audience, but all that paled in comparison to the deafening screams that would follow.

After New Hollow exited the stage, a massive timer appeared on screen in the center of the stage to count down until the band came on. On either side of the stage, tweets and pictures were posted from the fans.

When the band did come out (belting the title track of their second album, “Elevate”), the audience got their first look at the set. Comprised of poles the boys could slide down, ramps, platforms (one literally elevated the band into the air) and a trampoline in the center of it all, the set looked more like a massive jungle gym than a stage. BTR used every bit of the set in their performance, and even ventured out into the audience for their performance of “Halfway There.”

More screams erupted when the guys brought four girls up on stage with them to sing “Worldwide.” They tugged on some heartstrings when Carlos brought attention to a diehard fan who had been to dozens of their concerts -- too many to count, she confessed -- and had expressed on Twitter how she wanted them to call her up to the stage if they saw her. The band, who claims to read every single tweet directed at them (one even inspired the song “Invisible”), proved why they have such a loyal following.

Despite several slower paced songs (“Worldwide,” “Cover Girl”) the band kept their energy up throughout the entire show, which lasted just over an hour. Towards the end, the band also performed covers of the famous Beatles songs “Hold You Hand” and “Help,” set to images from the band’s film Big Time Movie. The highlight of the evening, though, was during the band’s latest song, “Window Down.” The audience -- if possible -- got even louder when the band lead the audience in the chorus.

The band bounced off stage -- literally -- before returning with their fourth costume change. Keeping the encore short, the boys belted out the show’s theme song, “Big Time,” leaving a big time impression amidst pyrotechnics and confetti.

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Nickelodeon UK To Premiere Brand New Episodes Of "T.U.F.F. Puppy" Soon

According to Nickelodeon UK's new "T.U.F.F. Puppy Premiere Week, Coming Soon, To Nickelodeon" promo (below with transcript), Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK (Nickelodeon/HD) will be premiering and showing brand new episodes and adventures of the brand new all-action original animated Nickelodeon series ("NickToon") "T.U.F.F. Puppy" between Monday 12 March 2012 to Friday 16th March 2012 at 5.00pm (repeated at 6.00pm on Nick UK's +1 timeshift channel Nick Replay UK) as part of Nick UK and Ireland's and Nick HD UK's upcoming "T.U.F.F. Puppy Premiere Week"

Get ready for TUFF!

That's not tough!

Think tougher!

Whoa! That's [...] tough!

[Dudley Puppy (dressed as a Queen's guard): Check it out! My big furry hat is awesome!]

Brand new TUFF Puppy, coming soon!

Below is a streaming video and transcript of Nickelodeon UK's latest brand new "New Episodes Of T.U.F.F. Puppy" trailer/promo:

It's brand new T.U.F.F. Puppy!

[Kitty Katswell: Will you stop freaking out?!

Dudley Puppy: [...] bite my tail!

Kitty: That's MY tail!]

He's handsome!

He's heroic!

He's...

[Dudley: ...a big nincompoop! [laughs] I said poop!]

Brand new T.U.F.F. Puppy, all next week at 5!

Also, Tweeted (posted) by Nickelodeon UK and Ireland on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonUK):

One of THE best new toons this year has to be Tuff Puppy (with the vocal awesomeness of iCarly's @jerrytrainor ) and its NEW everyday 5pm!

And:

LOVE Tuff Puppy? LOVE @SpongeBob ? They have been UNITED in one awesome toonstastic game! You can play here, go go go.. http://ow.ly/9vtTc [direct website link to Nickelodeon's brand new "Nick Dodgers Good vs Evil" online game webpage]

Also:

If u've missed any TUFF PUPPY (how could u!!) u can catch up here http://ow.ly/9vuDf When the bad guys get rough, Dudley Puppy gets TUFF! [direct link to Nick.co.uk's official T.U.F.F. Puppy video clips page on Nick UK's official T.U.F.F. Puppy website]

Two Of Nickelodeon UK's Latest Brand New "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards" Promos

Below are two streaming videos (with transcripts) featuring two of Nickelodeon UK and Ireland's latest brand new "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards" promos/trailers which Nickelodeon UK is currently broadcasting on-air to advertise that Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK will be premiering and showing Nickelodeon's milestone 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards on Sunday 1st April 2012 at 5.30pm (repeated at 6.30pm on Nick Replay UK):

The first streaming Nickelodeon video featuring one of Nick UK and Ireland's latest brand new "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards" promos below features a few of the Nickelodeon Stars and cast of the hit Nickelodeon show "Victorious" telling Nickelodeon viewers to vote for who they want to win at the "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards" at Nickelodeon International's official "Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2012" website, 2012KCA.com, and also features voice over artist Peter Dickson, who is also known as "Voiceover Man":

Victoria Justice (Tori Vega): The Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards are coming!

Matt Bennett (Robbie Shapiro): Go to 2012KCA.com and vote NOW!

Leon Thomas III (Andre Harris): Vote!

Ariana Grande (Cat Valentine): Vote!

Peter Dickson (Voiceover Man): The 2012 Kids' Choice Awards, hosted by Will Smith,
Sunday 1st April at 5.30.

Victoria Justice: Only on Nickelodeon!

The second streaming Nickelodeon video below which features another of Nick UK and Ireland's latest brand new "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards" trailers tells Nickelodeon UK and Ireland viewers how they can vote for their favourite "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards" nominees at 2012KCA.com, and that by voting in the 2012 KCAs, they could win a 'money can't buy prize' prize - tickets to the "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards". The below video of one of Nick UK's "Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards" promos is narrated by voice over artist Peter Dickson:

Nickelodeon's 2012 Kids' Choice Awards are coming.

It's the show where kids rule.

And this year, it's hosted by Will Smith.

It's your turn to call the shots.

Go to 2012KCA.com and vote now for your chance to win tickets to the
biggest, and slimiest awards show on Earth.

The 2012 Kids' Choice Awards, Sunday the first of April at 5.30, only on Nickelodeon!

#KCAUK

Competition open to entrants aged 7-15

For full terms and conditions go to nick.co.uk/kca.

World Screen Interviews Zodiak U.K. Kids and Family's Nigel Pickard

The official website of World Screen, a publication which covers the international media business, has posted an exclusive interview with Nigel Pickard, who is the chief executive officer (CEO) of Zodiak's U.K. Kids and Family division, where he talks about Nickelodeon's brand new animated preschool series called "Tickety Toc", which is due to start being premiered and shown on Nickelodeon channels around the world, including Nick Jr. Channel UK and Nick Jr. USA, later this year (2012), which you can view here on WorldScreen.com (paid WorldScreen.com premium subscription required to view the article).

Viacom To Relaunch Nickelodeon Turkey Back On Digiturk On 1st March 2012; Nickelodeon HD Turkey And Nick Jr. Channel Turkey To Launch Soon

From C21Media:

Viacom nets back on Digiturk

MTV and Nickelodeon [MTV Turkey and Nickelodeon Turkey] will relaunch on Turkish pay-TV platform Digiturk almost two years after going dark during a carriage dispute.

The new agreement covers six Viacom International Media Networks' (VIMN) channels over six years and begins with MTV, MTV Live and Nickelodeon rolling out on March 1.

Nickelodeon HD and Nick Jr will follow later and music net VH1, which was already carried on the Digiturk platform, is also part of the deal. Furthermore, the Turkish company will take on ad sales for MTV and Nick in the territory.

The deal comes after C21 reported MTV and Nickelodeon had ceased broadcasting on Digiturk in May 2010 following a dispute with local channel operator Multi Channel Developers (MCD).

Both sides took out lawsuits against the other, with MTV claiming MCD was refusing to pay for content for Nick and MTV and had breached agreement terms.

In return, MCD alleged VIMN (formerly MTV Networks International) had broken terms of their distribution agreement and got a temporary injunction that banned Viacom from distributing the channels direct to broadcast platforms.

C21 later revealed the pair had reached an out-of-court settlement to end the cases in the UK and Turkey and would cease their relationship in August 2011.

“We’re pleased to announce our new partnership with Digiturk for the distribution of our channels across Turkey,” said Antonio Campo Dall’Orto, VIMN’s executive VP for Southern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. MTV first broadcast in Turkey in 2006.

Jesse Whittock
28-02-2012
©C21Media

You can visit the official Nickelodeon Turkey website at Nickelodeon.com.tr.

Video Of Nickelodeon UK's New "Premier Of The Brand New 'Big Time Rush' Episode 'Big Time Prom Kings'" Promo (HD)

Below is a high quality (HQ) high-definition (HD) streaming video (with transcript) of one of Nickelodeon UK's latest "Brand New Episodes Of Big Time Rush" episodic trailers (promos) to advertise that Nick UK will premiere and show the brand new episode of the hit Nickelodeon live action show "Big Time Rush" called "Big Time Prom Kings" on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK on Saturday 10th March 2012 at 5.30pm (repeated at 6.30pm on Nick Replay UK) (transmission (TX) date and time yet to be announced by Nickelodeon UK) as part of "Big Time Rush Month" during during March 2012 on Nickelodeon UK, where Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon UK HD will premiere and show five brand new episodes from season two of the popular Nickelodeon series "Big Time Rush":

Big Time Rush: Big Time Prom, Allan Blatch from Allan Blatch on Vimeo.

Big Time Rush promo written, edited and produced by Allan Blatch for Nickelodeon UK. Voiced by Gail Porter with Audio at Jungle Group.

It's the biggest night of their lives.

[James Diamond (James Maslow): Will you give us THE GIFT of prom?]

So, in a brand new Big Time Rush...

[Group (all together): WELL?

Big Time Rush (all together): HE SAID YES!]

(Group screams)]

Will wildest dreams come true?

[Carlos Garcia (Carlos Pena, Jr.) to James: You do know you can't take yourself to the prom, right?]

Or will these wannabe prom Kings royally flush their chances?

[James to Logan (Hortense) Mitchell (Logan Henderson): I don't like this plan!

: Yeah, well I'm not that crazy about it either!]

Plus, don't miss their knockout prom performance!

A brand new Big Time Rush, tomorrow at 5.30pm, only on Nickelodeon!

nick.co.uk/bigtimerush

Also available on Nickelodeon/HD

In the brand new episode of the hit Nickelodeon series "Big Time Rush" titled "Big Time Prom Kings", Big Time Rush's school, The Palm Woods school, is having its annual prom and Kendall Knight (Kendall Schmidt), James Diamond (James Maslow), Carlos Garcia (Carlos Pena, Jr.) and Logan (Hortense) Mitchell (Logan Henderson) are all determined to win the title of Prom King and each will do whatever it takes to win, even if James has to dress up as a lady!Also, Tweeted (posted) by Nickelodeon UK and Ireland on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonUK):

Counting down the hours to BRAND NEW @BigTimeRush ... Kendall, James, Carlos & Logan ALL want to win title of Prom King! Who will b crowned?

Video Of Nickelodeon UK's New "Premier Of The Brand New 'Big Time Rush' Episode 'Big Time Wedding'" Promo (HD)

Below is a high quality (HQ) high-definition (HD) streaming video (with transcript) of one of Nickelodeon UK's latest "Brand New Episodes Of Big Time Rush" episodic trailers (promos) to advertise that Nick UK will premiere and show the first brand new episode out five brand new episodes of the hit Nickelodeon live action show "Big Time Rush" called "Big Time Wedding" on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK on Saturday 3rd March 2012 at 5.30pm (repeated at 6.30pm on Nick Replay UK) as part of "Big Time Rush Month" during during March 2012 on Nickelodeon UK:

Big Time Rush: Big Time Wedding, Allan Blatch from Allan Blatch on Vimeo.

Big Time Rush promo written, edited and produced by Allan Blatch for Nickelodeon UK. Voiced by Gail Porter with Audio at Jungle Group.

He's got the look, and he's got the girls, and in a brand new Big Time Rush, James gets a... wife?

[Logan (Hortense) Mitchell (Logan Henderson): What did YOU DO?!

James Diamond (James Maslow): I gave her a rose!

The King of Kerplankistan: And in our country, that is a marriage proposal!

In the most surprising episode ever...

[Logan: Oh, no!]

...can the band break up the wedding...

[Carlos Garcia (Carlos Pena, Jr.): Jump down on the safety net!

(James screams)]

...before the wedding breaks up the band?

[[...]

Logan: Stop it, stop it now!]

Find out in brand new Big Time Rush, next Saturday at 5.30pm, only on Nickelodeon!

nick.co.uk/bigtimerush

Also available on Nickelodeon HD

In the brand new episode of the hit Nickelodeon series "Big Time Rush" titled "Big Time Wedding", The King and Princess (Annet Mahendru) of Kerplankistan, the country where Big Time Rush got a #1 record, visit North America. However the King plans to have his daughter wed to one of them. James Diamond (James Maslow) doesn't want to marry her but asks her if he was the one she would've picked, and as he does he gives her a rose, not knowing that such a gesture is a marriage proposal in Kerplankistan. Can the Big Time Rush guys free him in time before he's forced into a royal wedding? Find out on Saturday 3rd March 2012 at 5.30pm (6.30pm Nick Replay UK), only on Nickelodeon/HD!

Paramount To Release "House Of Anubis - Season 1, Volume 2" And "House of Anubis - Complete Season 1" DVD Box Sets In The UK On 2nd April 2012

According to Amazon.co.uk, Paramount Home Entertainment will be releasing two brand new "House of Anubis" DVD box sets in the UK (Region 2) on Monday 2nd April 2012; "House Of Anubis - Season 1, Volume 2" and "House of Anubis - Complete Season 1".

There's not much information yet about Paramount Home Entertainment's "Nickelodeon House Of Anubis" DVDs, except:

- The "House Of Anubis - Season 1, Volume 2" DVD box set (ASIN: B0073CQWKU) will feature two DVD discs and the "House of Anubis - Complete Season 1" DVD box set (ASIN: B0073CQXH2) will contain four DVD disks;

- Both "House Of Anubis" DVD sets have been given a PG (Parental Guidance) Certificate by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC);

- All the disks in each of Nickelodeon's "House Of Anubis" DVD box sets will feature an English language soundtrack;

- All "House Of Anubis" DVD discs will be in the Region 2 format, and may not be viewable outside Europe unless they are played on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players;

No extras, such as Nickelodeon UK and Ireland's "Anubis Unlocked" series, have been announced for either "House of Anubis" DVD box set though.

Also, below are the product details for both "House of Anubis" DVD box sets from the Play.com product pages for the "House of Anubis" DVD box sets:

Description:

Welcome to the House of Anubis. A boarding school where, just as the students begin settling in for the academic year, they find one student missing, a secret panel in the attic, codes leading to backroom staircases, clandestine rituals, and more!

Actors:

Alex Sawyer, Jade Ramsey, Nathalia Ramos, Tasie Dhanraj, Brad Kavanagh, Ana Mulvoy Ten, Bobby Lockwood & Eugene Simon

You can pre-order the "Nickelodeon House of Anubis: House of Secrets - Season One, Volume Two" DVD box set on Amazon.co.uk and Play.com for £7.49.

You can pre-order the "Nickelodeon House of Anubis - Complete Season One" DVD box set on Amazon.co.uk and Play.com for £11.99.

Both Amazon.co.uk and Play.com offer free UK delivery options.

Also, Tweeted (posted) by Nickelodeon UK and Ireland on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonUK):

If u need to swot up on all the House of Anubis action before Season2 starts you can now pre-order complete series DVD! http://ow.ly/9vb0c

And:

Yay! The complete House of Anubis Season 1 is out on DVD today, so if you need to swot up on all the action you can! http://ow.ly/9vbH8

BT Vision Launches New "Win Tickets To The Exclusive Screening Of The UK Premiere Of Season Two Of House Of Anubis In March 2012" Competition

To celebrate Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK starting to premiere brand new episodes from the brand new second series (second season) of the hit original Nickelodeon live action teen mystery/drama television show "House of Anubis" in April 2012, the official website of the IPTV-digital terrestrial television service BT Vision has launched a brand new "House of Anubis" competition where BT Vision and Nickelodeon UK will be giving lucky fans of "House Of Anubis" a second chance to win exclusive tickets to attend the UK premiere of the second season of "House Of Anubis" in Central London, UK on Sunday, 11th March 2012, where Nickelodeon UK will be giving an exclusive screening of the very first episode of season two of HOA, which will also be attended by some of the actors and actresses of the hit Nickelodeon show "House Of Anubis"!

BT Vision's "Win Tickets To An Exclusive Showing Of Season Two Of Nickelodeon's House Of Anubis In London, UK" competition closes on Thursday 1st March 2012, and is open to all Great Britain, Channel Islands and Isle of Man residents (you don't need to be a BT customer and there is no age limit), except to employees of BT, their families, its affiliates, any representatives or agents of those companies and anyone else who may be professionally involved with the promotion.

Competition: Win tickets to the celeb-filled premiere of Nickelodeon’s House Of Anubis second series!

You loved the first series of Nickelodeon’s House Of Anubis, and great news, there’s a second series coming soon.

To celebrate its great success, Nickelodeon is hosting an exclusive red-carpet screening of the first episode of the new series – and you could be there! With Anubis-themed fun activities thrown in, and with VIPs, celebrities and members of the House Of Anubis cast in attendance, this is an amazing prize.

This fantastic event takes place on Sunday 11 March in central London. If you (with a parent or guardian) fancy being part of the excitement, we’ve got five pairs of tickets up for grabs!

All you have to do is correctly answer the question below and fill in your contact details [here on the official BT Vision website].

The competition closes at midnight on Thursday 1 March. Good luck!

Watch Nickelodeon shows On Demand, just find on your BT service at: On Demand > Kids > Your Favourite Channels > Nickelodeon

How to Enter

For your chance to win this prize, simply choose an answer in the box below, for this question:

What is the name of the secret club formed by the pupils of Anubis House?

Sibuna
Anuba
Petunia

You can enter BT Vision's exclusive "Win VIP Tickets To The UK Premiere Of House Of Anubis Season Two" "House Of Anubis" screening competition here on the official BT Vision websites "House Of Anubis" competition page.

Terms and conditions

1 The draw is open to GB, Channel Islands and Isle of Man residents, but not to employees of BT, their families, its affiliates, any representatives or agents of those companies and anyone else who may be professionally involved with the promotion.

2 You must live in the UK or Eire, so if you have moved somewhere outside the UK/Eire after entering the competition, your entry will not be valid.

3 You must obtain the bill payer's permission before entering.

4 The Promoter reserves the right to verify the eligibility of entrants and incomplete and/or illegible data entry forms will be considered null and void.

6 There are 5 prizes available: two tickets per winner (one ticket for the winner and a ticket for their parent or guardian - winners must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) to a central London location on Sunday 11 March 2012 for a House of Anubis series 2 premiere event occurring between 3pm - 6pm.

7 No purchase is necessary. The prize is not transferable and no cash or credit alternatives will be offered. The prize does not include insurance or travel and winners are responsible for any other expenses incurred in taking up the prize.

8 The promotion finishes on 1 March 2012 at 23:59pm. Entries must be made by completing the web form and correctly answering the multiple choice competition question. Entries submitted after the closing date or sent in through agents or third parties will not be entered into the prize draw.

9 Following the closing date, the Promoter will randomly select five winners from all valid and correct entries. The winner will be notified on within one week of the closing date to confirm the prize. The Promoter reserves the right to redraw the prize if; the prize winner cannot be contacted or the Promoter does not receive a positive response within a reasonable period of time (to be established at the Promoter's sole discretion), the Promoter believes that the winner has not complied with these rules.

10 Confirmation of the prize winner (name and county only) may be obtained through a written request: send an SAE to BT Vision Competitions, BT Vision, Zone, 183 Eversholt Street, London NW1 1BT, on or after 11 March 2012.

11 By entering this promotion, participants agree to be bound by these terms and that the decision of the Promoter is final and binding in all matters relating to this promotion and no correspondence will be entered into.

12 The Promoter reserves the right to cancel the competition at any stage, if deemed necessary in their opinion, and if circumstances arise out of their control.

13 The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any loss, damage, injury or disappointment suffered by any entrant resulting from entering this prize draw or by the entrant's acceptance of the prize, or any damage to any entrant’s or other person’s computer or mobile phone equipment as a consequence of downloading any material relating to this promotion.

14 This promotion is governed by the laws of England and Wales.

15 The Promoter is (in consultation with Nickelodeon) British Telecommunications plc, 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No. 1800000.

You can enter BT Vision's exclusive "Win VIP Tickets To The UK Premiere Of House Of Anubis Season Two" "House Of Anubis" screening competition here on the official BT Vision websites "House Of Anubis" competition page.

Former Nickelodeon UK Presenter Sy Thomas To Perform Stand-Up Comedy At Special Under 18s Comedy Night At New Wolsey Theatre In Ipswich

According to this news story on the official The East Anglian Daily Times website, stand-up comedian and former Nickelodeon UK and Ireland presenter Sy Thomas (The Crunch, ME:TV, Summer On Nickelodeon, Slime Across The UK And Ireland, Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2007 UK) has joined the line-up of comedians who will be putting on a special "Under 18 Comedy Night", which will be presented by The Duke's Headliners Comedy Club, on Saturday 3rd March 2012 at the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich:

Return of comedy for the under 18s

Making kids laugh is child’s play for The Duke’s Headliners, who return to the New Wolsey this week with more comedy for under 18s.

“The thing I’ve encountered with stand-up comedians is they’re all just big kids really; I think that’s why they can relate to them so easily and not patronise,” says the club’s Neil Grainger.

It’s not their first visit to the theatre, but this time they’re staging two events - one for eight to 12s, another for ages 12-plus.

“We do lots of adult gigs; we just feel kids shouldn’t miss out. Stand-up doesn’t necessarily have to be mother-in-law jokes or about rude things. Kids really respond to stories, tales and a bit of silliness - that’s what stand-up is.”

“A lot of it [the success of the New Wolsey gigs] is down to who we book. Getting the right comedians down for the right kind of audience. There are many comics who have two sets, their slightly bluer set for the adults and their kids’ set.”

It also helps, adds Neil, that comedy’s changed lately. Funny, sweet, observational comedians are taking the place of stand-ups who take the Mick out of their audience.

“So there’s a lot of comedians who have material which doesn’t alienate children; put Michael McIntyre in front of a ten-year-old and a 50-year-old and they’ll both laugh equally.”

The under-12 event is a great introduction to live stand-up.

The kids come alive and, says Neil, “it’s the only time where you actually think you really want people to heckle.

“It’s a nice feeling to watch kids at the under 18 event be in an environment where they’re trusted to have a bit of fun. There’s a naughty element to it as well, parents aren’t allowed in so the kids can kind of do what they want.”

The under-12 event, at 3.30pm, Saturday, March 3, will be emceed by Luisa M Omeilan, a comedy actress graduate and a semi-finalist at this year’s Laughing Horse New Act competition.

The 20-something newbie is already causing a stir on the UK comedy circuit, having performed at Banana Cabaret, The Comedy Store, The Vauxhall Tavern and The Cottage Redhill.

Presenter and comedian Sy Thomas has appeared in countless shows on Nickelodeon and CBBC and is a regular on the comedy circuit and Patrick Monahan, at the Felixstowe Spa next Friday, will complete the line-up.

Luisa and Sy will be joined at the under-18 event at 7.45pm the same day by former Perrier nominee Luke Toulson, also a regular on the London comedy circuit and at the Edinburgh festival and Joel Dommett, one of the circuit’s rising stars who has stared in C4’s Skins and recently performed on BBC3’s Russell Howard’s Good News.

The next Duke’s Headliners adult comedy night at the New Wolsey is April 13.

Appearing are French comedian Marcel Lucont, Peep Show’s Dobbie Isy Suttie and up and coming comic Simon Feilder.

You can order and buy tickets for The Duke's Headliners Comedy Club's special comedy night for under 18's at the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich on Saturday 3rd March 2012 here on the New Wolsey Theatre's ticket purchasing website.

Nickelodeon International Announces The International Nominations And Premiere Dates For The Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards

Nickelodeon International has announced and confirmed on each country's official version of the official "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards" website (2012kca.com) the air dates of when Nickelodeon channels around the world will premiere and show Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards awards ceremony, which you can view below:

Nickelodeon Africa - Sunday 1st April 2012 at 5.30pm (local time) - kca.nick.tv

Nickelodeon Asia: Nickelodeon SEA (Nickelodeon South East Asia) - Monday 2nd April 2o012 at 6.30pm; Nickelodeon Korea - Friday 13th April 2012 at 8.00pm; Nickelodeon Philippines - Saturday 14th April 2012 at 10.00am; Nickelodeon Indonesia - Sunday 15th April 2012 at 1.00pm (local times) - kca.nick-asia.com

Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand - Sunday 1st April 2012 at 6.30pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) and New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) (local times) - kca.nickelodeon.com.au

Nickelodeon Austria - Sunday 1st April 2012 at 6.30pm (local time) - kca.nick.de

Nickelodeon Belgium - Sunday 1st April 2012 at 6.30pm (local time) - kca.nickelodeon.nl

Nickelodeon Brazil (Nickelodeon Brasil) - Tuesday 3rd April 2012 at 8.00pm (local time) - kca.mundonick.com.br

Nickelodeon Denmark (Nickelodeon Danmark) - Monday 2nd April 2012 at 6.30pm (local time) - kca.nickelodeon.dk

Nickelodeon France - Tuesday 3rd April 2012 at 8.35pm (local time) - kca.nickelodeon.fr

Nickelodeon Germany (Nickelodeon Deutschland) - Sunday 1st April 2012 at 6.30pm (local time) - kca.nick.de

Nickelodeon India - Sunday 1st April 2012 at 5.30pm (local time) - kca.nick.tv

Nickelodeon Israel - Sunday 1st April 2012 at 5.30pm (local time) - kca.nick.tv

Nickelodeon Italy (Nickelodeon Italia) - Tuesday 3rd April 2012 at 8.30pm (local time) - kca.nicktv.it

Nickelodeon Latin America - Tuesday 3rd April 2012 at 8.00pm (local time) - kca.mundonick.com

Nickelodeon Netherlands (Nickelodeon Nederland) - Sunday 1st April 2012 at 6.30pm (local time) - kca.nickelodeon.nl

Nickelodeon Poland (Nickelodeon Polska) - Sunday 1st April 2012 at 5.30pm (local time) - kca.nick.tv

Nickelodeon Spain (Nickelodeon Espana) - Friday 6th April 2012 at 8.50pm (local time) - kca.nickelodeon.es

Nickelodeon Sweden - Monday 2nd April 2012 at 5.30pm (local time) - kca.nickelodeon.se

Nickelodeon Switzerland (Nickelodeon Swiss) - Sunday 1st April 2012 at 6.30pm (local time) - kca.nick.de

To help make the "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards" the most global 'Kids' Choice Awards' ever, many international Nickelodeon channels and networks have announced country specific voting categories and nominations, which will allow Nickelodeon viewers across the world (Planet Orange/Planet Nickelodeon) to vote for their countries local favourites. You can find a full list of local "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards" categories and nominees below:

Nickelodeon UK Is Searching For The UK's "Ultimate SpongeBob Gamer" In Their Brand New "SpongeBob SquarePants" Competition

The official Nickelodeon UK and Ireland website, Nick.co.uk, has unveiled a brand new and exclusive competition to find the UK's "Ultimate SpongeBob Gamer", where you could win some great 'Nerf Vortex' and "SpongeBob SquarePants" prizes, including a Nickelodeon Goody Bag!

To enter Nickelodeon UK's new "SpongeBob Ultimate Gamer" competition, you need to play all seventy (70) "SpongeBob SquarePants" online games featured on Nickelodeon UK's official "SpongeBob Ultimate Gamer" competition page at least once, then fill in Nickelodeon's "SpongeBob Ultimate Gamer" competition entry form at the bottom of the page.

Are you an Ultimate SpongeBob Gamer?

Prove you are and you could be in with a chance of winning some fantastic prizes.

Play all the games [here on Nick.co.uk/shows/spongebob/ultimateGamer/]

to unlock this amazing competition.

Amazing prizes to be won

Win SpongeBob goodies

1ST Prize:

Nerf Vortex Nitron & ammo disks

SpongeBob Plush Toy

SpongeBob Coloud headphones

SpongeBob Drawn to Life game for Nintendo DS

Nickelodeon Goody Bag

2ND Prize

Nerf Vortex Vigilon

Nerf t-shirt

Nickelodeon Goody Bag

3RD Prize:

Nerf Vortex Proton

Nickelodeon Goody Bag

PLUS...

5x runner up prizes of a Nickelodeon Goody Bag

This competition closes at 5pm on Monday 5th March 2012.

First 8 names selected at random will win prizes.

You can enter Nickelodeon UK and Ireland's exclusive "Ultimate SpongeBob Gamer" competition here on Nickelodeon UK's official "SpongeBob Ultimate Gamer" webpage on the official Nickelodeon UK website, Nick.co.uk.

Nick Jr. Channel UK To Premier Brand New "Dora the Explorer" Special "Dora's Easter Adventure" On 30th March 2012 At 4pm

According to the official Sky Media websites 'Sky TV's Children's Television Highlights In March 2012' webpage, Nickelodeon UK will premiere and show the brand new special episode of the Nick Junior animated preschool series "Dora the Explorer" called "Dora's Easter Adventure", which will feature an "All-New Easter Fiesta" on Nickelodeon UK's preschool channel, Nick Jr. Channel UK and Ireland, on Friday 30th March 2012 at 4.00pm as part of "Easter on Nick Jr.":

Dora the Explorer (New Episode)
Nick Jr
Friday 30 March, 16.00

Come and join in with a brand new adventure from Dora, Boots and all her friends! This March we have a brand new episode with Dora's Easter Adventure!

In the brand new "Dora the Explorer" episode titled "Dora's Easter Adventure", get ready for an Egg-Citing Easter Adventure as you help Dora and Boots save the Hip-Hop-Bunny's basket of eggs!

Also, Tweeted (posted) by Nick Jr. Channel UK and Ireland on their official Twitter profile page (@NickJrUK):

Easter is on its way! Watch Dora's Easter Adventure this Friday at 4:30pm on #NickJrUK http://pic.twitter.com/1xx6WAe1

Nickelodeon Opens The Voting For The UK-Specific Nominations Of The Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards

The UK voting for the "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards" is now open!

Nickelodeon UK and Ireland's official "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards" website, kca.nick.co.uk, has opened the voting process, where Nickelodeon UK and Ireland viewers can not only vote for all of Nickelodeon USA's "Nick KCA 2012" voting categories, but Nickelodeon viewers in the UK and Ireland can also vote in 7 "Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2012" categories exclusive to Nickelodeon UK's version of "Kids' Choice Awards 2012", which will be part of Nickelodeon UK and Ireland's version of the main "Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards" awards ceremony show, which Nickelodeon UK will premiere on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK on Sunday 1st April 2012 at 5.30pm (repeated at 6.30pm on Nick Replay UK), the very next day after Nickelodeon holds the the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2012 on Saturday 31st March 2012 at the Galen Center at USC [University of Southern California] in Los Angeles, California, USA.

UPDATE: All UK voters of the "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards" will be able to enter an exclusive Nickelodeon UK competition to win an all expenses paid trip to Los Angeles, California, USA to go to the "2012 Kids' Choice Awards" ceremony. See below for more information.

In this year's Nickelodeon KCAs (the "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards"), Nickelodeon UK and Ireland viewers have the chance to vote in seven Kids' Choice Awards category's exclusive to Nick UK and Ireland viewers. The complete list of UK-specific nominees for Nickelodeon UK's "Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards" is as follows:

Favourite UK Band

One Direction
The Wanted
Little Mix
JLS

Favourite UK Female Artist

Jessie J
Adele
Pixie Lott
Cher Lloyd

Favourite UK Male Artist

Olly Murs
Tinie Tempah
Ed Sheeran
Professor Green

Favourite UK TV Show

'House of Anubis' (Nickelodeon)
'X Factor' (ITV)
'Doctor Who' (BBC One)
'Tracy Beaker Returns' (CBBC)

Favourite UK Newcomer

Little Mix
Cher Lloyd
Tulisa
One Direction

Favourite UK Actor

Brad Kavanagh (House Of Anubis)
Robert Pattinson (The Twilight Saga)
Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2)
Matt Smith (Doctor Who)

Favourite UK Actress

Emma Watson (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2)
Karen Gillan (Doctor Who)
Ana Mulvoy Ten (House Of Anubis)
Pixie Lott (in 'Fred the Movie')

Ready to vote for your favourite stars of the year? Who will be able to say "I Am Victorious" on the slimy big night? Can Nickelodeon's hit live-action mystery series "House of Anubis" win the orange blimp award for Nick UK's Favourite Show for a second year in a row? The only rule is…there are no rules. It is the Kids' Choice Awards, after all! Keep voting for your very, very favourite people at 2012kca.com to make sure they get to take home orange blimps on the slimiest awards show on Earth (Planet Nickelodeon). Then tune-in to the "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards" on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK on Sunday 1st April 2012 at 5.30pm (repeated at 6.30pm on Nick Replay UK) to find out who all the big winners are!

Nickelodeon UK's version of the "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards" is sponsored by the new "The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!" movie.

Also, Tweeted (posted) by Nickelodeon Star Brad Lewis Kavanagh, who portrays the SIBUNA character Fabian Rutter on the hit Nickelodeon mystery show "House Of Anubis"‏, on his official Twitter profile page (@BradKavanagh):

Ah! The voting has began today! If you guys wanted to vote for HOA on best show, best actor and best actress, go to http://www.nick.co.uk

And:

Here's the link to vote for HOA, @BradKavanagh and @anamulvoyten guys! thank you for all your support! http://kca.nick.co.uk/vote

Also, Tweeted (posted) by Nickelodeon UK and Ireland on their official Twitter stream (@NickelodeonUK):

@cherlloyd: Cher has been nominated for a Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Award!

Shes up for TWO! Fave Newcomer & Female Artist. Well done Cher!

And:

@thewantedmusic: Guess who's nominated for 'Favourite UK Band' in @NickelodeonTV's Kid's Choice Awards 2012? would be amazing if (cont) http://tl.gd/g56vd3

@thewantedmusic Congrats guys! Any fan who votes can also enter a competition to get an all expenses paid trip to LA to go to the KCAs :)

Also:

BIG news today is that #KCAUK voting is now OPEN! UK fans can vote for all categories plus a whopping 7 UK categories. & The nominees are...

And:

#KCAUK Nominees for Fave UK Band: @JLSofficial @LittleMixOffic @onedirection @thewantedmusic Who wins? You decide! Vote http://ow.ly/9j7i5

Also:

#KCAUK Nominees for Fave UK Female Artist: @OfficialAdele @CherLloyd @JessieJOfficial @pixiesongs Who wins? You decide! http://ow.ly/9j7i5

And:

#KCAUK Nominees for Fave UK Male Artist: @edsheeran @ollyofficial @professorgreen @tinietempah Who wins? U decide! Vote http://ow.ly/9j7i5

Also:

#KCAUK Nominees for Fave UK TV Show: #DoctorWho #HouseofAnubis #TraceyBeakerReturns #XFactor Who wins? You decide! Vote http://ow.ly/9j7Ni

And:

#KCAUK Nominees for Fave UK Newcomer: @CherLloyd @LittleMixOffic @onedirection @officialtulisa Who wins? U decide! Vote http://ow.ly/9j7Xa

Also:

#KCAUK Nominees for Fave UK Actor: @BradKavanagh @danielradcliffe @mattsmith_dw @mr_robpattinson Who wins? U decide! http://ow.ly/9j85p

And:

#KCAUK Nominees for Fave UK Actress: @anamulvoyten @EmWatson #KarenGillan @pixiesongs Who wins? You decide! Vote now: http://ow.ly/9j8ca

Also:

Thats the UK nominees. What a talented bunch! U can also vote for all US categories- dont forget to use #KCAUK & let me know who u vote for!

And:

Oh & one other small detail? When u vote u can enter our AMAZING comp to win an all expenses paid trip to LA to GO to the KCAs! WOO! #KCAUK

Also:

Oops something has gone a bit wrong on the KCA site so you might have trouble voting. Come back later,we're working hard to fix it! #KCAUK

And:

Not long until the KCA's! Are they going to be happening live?

@NickelodeonUK: They will be on STRAIGHT after USA airs - 5.30 1st April!

Also:

is voting open for the kids choice...

@NickelodeonUK: YES IT IS! #KCAUK voting is open - you can vote here http://kca.nick.co.uk/vote/

And:

@pixiesongs: Vote for Pixie in 2 categories UK Actress & UK Artist for Nick Kids Choice Awards 2012 http://bit.ly/yorCd2

@NickelodeonUK: Congrats Pixie!

Also:

Countdown is on to #KCAUK ! Have you got ur votes in yet? Use the hashtag & let [Nickelodeon UK and Ireland] know who you want to win... & who you want to get slimed!

And:

When do we find out who's won the KCA's competition to fly over to LA?

@NickelodeonUK: Comp closes 15th& winner will b called straight after!

Also:

WARNING! Whilst the voting will stay open, the comp to attend the KCAs closes on THURS! If u want to enter...hurry!! http://kca.nick.co.uk/

And:

#KCAUK voters, dont forget the competition to attend the KCA's in LA closes TOMORROW! Enter now for your chance to join the celebs & slime!

Also:

Rally the FAN ARMIES and tell all ur friends, last fortnight to vote for the Kids' Choice Awards 2012! Who wins? Who Gets Slimed? GO! #KCAUK

And:

The countdown is on...its nearly #KCAUK day-Sun 1st April 5.30pm! Heres a message especially for YOU from @onedirection http://ow.ly/9OceW

Also, from Capital FM:

The Wanted, Ed Sheeran And Jessie J Nominated For Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2012

The acts are among the names ready to fight it out for this year's set of famous orange KCA Blimps [famous orange Kids' Choice Awards blimps].

The Wanted have been announced as one of the nominees for the favourite UK band for the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2012.

The 'Warzone' singers will go up against the likes of JLS in the category which also features X Factor winners Little Mix.

Adele, Pixie Lott, Cher Lloyd and Jessie J will all go head to head for the title of Favourite UK Female artist with Ed Sheeran, Professor Green, Tinie Tempah and Olly Murs nominated in the Male category.

Cher Lloyd also finds herself going up for UK Newcomer alongside N-Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos at the bash which will be hosted by Will Smith on 1st April.

The UK set of nominees follow this month's earlier announcement of the acts such as Lady Gaga and Katy Perry who will go head to head for the US gongs.

The UK nominees are as follows:

Favourite UK Female Artist

Cher Lloyd
Adele
Jessie J
Pixie Lott

Favourite UK Male Artist

Professor Green
Tinie Tempah
Ed Sheeran
Olly Murs

Favourite UK Band

The Wanted
JLS
Little Mix
One Direction

Favourite UK Newcomer

Cher Lloyd
One Direction
Little Mix
Tulisa Contostavlos

Also from Capital FM:

Jessie J has [...] recently been nominated for Favourite UK Female at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2012.

Also, Tweeted (posted) by Nickelodeon UK and Ireland's Press Office on their official Twitter profile page (@NickelodeonUKPR):

Serena Lacey‏ (travel and entertainment Editor for kids newspaper, First News) @Serenalacey: Amazing! we just got slime in a can from @NickelodeonUKPR to celebrate the KCAs. That's Friday fun @First_News sorted! http://lockerz.com/s/188811421 - 1.09pm Friday 2nd March 2012

The official Twitter feed for children's newspaper First News ‏@First_News: WOW! An amazing present from @NickelodeonUKPR & a copy of their Kids Choice Awards 2012 shortlist just arrived #excite http://lockerz.com/s/188811421 - 1.13pm Friday 2nd March 2012

@NickelodeonUKPR: @First_News we wish you a very slimey Friday! enjoy - 1.14pm Friday 2nd March 2012

Writer at Immediate Media and Freelance Journalist Eva Caiden @evacaiden: Hmm, some green slimey stuff has just turned up for me... that can only mean one thing @NickelodeonUKPR !! #KCAs - 4.16pm Friday 2nd March 2012

And:

Who's playing with the slime we sent?? Send us a pic! @digitalspytv @RadioTimes @TVSatelliteWeek @sugarscape @blissmag @TeenNowMag @totpmag

Also, Tweeted (posted) by freelance Nickelodeon UK hairdresser and make-up artist Jo Adams on her official Twitter profile page (@make_up_jo):

Getting excited about the @NickelodeonUKPR #kca's with @anamulvoyten @bradkavanagh & @annawilliamsTV [Nickelodeon UK Presenter Anna Williamson] in LA! #orangecarpet