Nick Jr. Announces Issue 2 Of "Dora the Explorer Little Cooks Collection" Magazine To Be Released In Retailers On 16th February 2012

Nick Jr. Channel UK and Ireland have announced in a Tweet (post) on their official Twitter profile page (@NickJrUK) that the second issue (issue #2) of Nick Juniors Dora the Explorer Little Cooks Collection magazine will be on sale in shops around the UK on Thursday 16th February 2012:

There are only 2 days left until Dora Little Cooks issue 2 is out. RT if you and your little ones are looking forward to it! - Tuesday 14th February 2012

Nick Junior UK and Ireland's 60-issue "Dora the Explorer Little Cooks Collection" is a fortnightly magazine that was launched in February 2012. Each issue of "Dora the Explorer Little Cooks Collection" is packed with delicious, easy-to-follow recipes which have been tested and approved by a nutritionist, puzzles, stories and more, and features a cookery and tea set which you can collect which has been specially designed for Little Cooks and features Dora The Explorer and her friends. "Dora the Explorer Little Cooks Collection" is a Nickelodeon Magazine title published by Eaglemoss Publishing Group.

You can find out more information about the "Dora the Explorer Little Cooks Collection", including ways to subscribe to the Dora The Explorer magazine, here on the official "Dora the Explorer Little Cooks Collection" website, Dora-Collection.com.

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

Issue 2 of Dora #LittleCooks magazine is now on sale! You can also find the recipes http://on.nickjr.co.uk/lcr [direct link]

And:

Are you and your little ones enjoying #LittleCooks? Have you made any of the recipes? If you have we would love see your creations!

Also:

If you havent made any recipes with your children yet,you can now! Download the #LittleCooks recipes from #NickJrUK http://on.nickjr.co.uk/lcr

Nick Jr. Channel UK To Premier Brand New Animated Show "Dinosaur Train" Soon

Nick Jr. Channel UK and Ireland have announced in a Tweet (post) on their official Twitter profile page (@NickJrUK) that Nickelodeon UK's preschool channel, Nick Jr. Channel UK And Ireland, will premiere and show the brand new animated series "Dinosaur Train" soon (from Monday 12th March 2012 at 4.00pm):

Hi. Kids said they saw a trailer for Dinosaur Train today. They are excited. Is it coming to NickJr?

@NickJrUK: #DinosaurTrain is definitely coming to #NickJrUK soon. We are glad your kids are excited, we are too!

Nick Junior Channel UK and Ireland's latest brand new show called "Dinosaur Train" is an CGI animated (animated using computer-generated imagery) North American series that was created by Craig Bartlett, who also created the popular classic animated original Nickelodeon show ("NickToon") "Hey Arnold!".

"Dinosaur Train" is set in a whimsical prehistoric world of jungles, swamps, active volcanoes and oceans, all teeming with dinosaur and other animal life, and connected by a train line known as the Dinosaur Train. This steam-engine train is customized for dinosaurs of all kinds: windows accommodate the long-necked sauropods, there's plenty of headroom in the Observation Car for the larger theropods, and the Aquacar is an aquarium for sea-going passengers. The train itself is run by Troodons (who get to run it because they’re the smartest dinosaurs, as they often explain, and have nimble toe claws to punch the tickets). The Dinosaur Train circles the whole world — it even crosses the oceans and inland seas, with stops to visit undersea prehistoric animals. It also has the ability to visit the entire Mesozoic Era, the "Age of Dinosaurs," passing through magical Time Tunnels to meet the dinosaurs in the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous time periods.

The world of "Dinosaur Train" is seen through the eyes of Buddy, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, who, in the show's main title song titled "Dinosaur Train", we learn that was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Pteranodon and brought to their nest to hatch at the same time as his pteranodon siblings Tiny, Shiny, and Don. By traveling in the Dinosaur Train around the Mesozoic, assisted with all dinosaur facts by the train’s Troodon Conductor, Buddy quickly learns that he is a Tyrannosaurus. As an adopted kid in a mixed-species family, Buddy is especially curious about the differences between species and vows to learn about all the dinosaurs he can by riding the Dinosaur Train.

Each episode of "Dinosaur Train" is followed by a live-action segment featuring "Dinosaur Train" educational consultant and world-renowned paleontologist Dr. Scott D. Sampson, who appears onscreen to explain the show's dinosaur curriculum in greater detail, sometimes assisted by a character known as "Mr. Disclaimer" (played by "Dinosaur Train" Story Editor Joe Purdy), who points out details such as "Dinosaurs did not actually perform musical concerts," or that "Dinosaurs did not actually play Dinoball."

"Dinosaur Train" is made by production companies Media Development Authority, Sparky Animation, The Jim Henson Company, and FableVision.

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

#DinosaurTrain will start on #NickJrUK in March

And:

#DinosaurTrain is coming to Nick Jr. in March! A brand new show which helps children gain interest and understanding in natural history

Nick Jr. Channel UK and Ireland have announced on their official Twitter profile page (@NickJrUK) that the official Nick Jr. UK and Ireland website has launched it's official "Dinosaur Train" website:

Dinosaur Train is starting in 2 weeks on #NickJrUK! Climb aboard the #DinosaurTrain and learn about Natural History http://on.nickjr.co.uk/dt [http://www.nickjr.co.uk/shows/dinosaur-train/]

And:

There is less than one week to go till #DinosaurTrain starts on #NickJrUK! Meet the guys who will take you on a voyage! http://pic.twitter.com/yE86ebLU

Also:

There are only 4 days left until the premiere of the #DinosaurTrain! RT if your little ones are as excited as we are! http://on.nickjr.co.uk/dt

And:

#DinosaurTrain premieres TODAY at 4pm on #NickJrUK!

Also:

What did you think of #DinosaurTrain? Did your children enjoy it? #NickJrUK would love to know your thoughts

And:

We would like to apologise if you noticed problems whilst watching #DinosaurTrain as there were technical issues

Also:

Do your children love Dinosaur Train? They can try to make dinosaurs using hand shadows in this fun activity http://pic.twitter.com/f6EaAByn.

Also, from Kidscreen:

Henson inks global broadcast and licensing deals

The Jim Henson Company has secured a raft of new TV and home entertainment deals for three of its preschool series, Pajanimals, Sid the Science Kid and Dinosaur Train.

Live-action/puppetry series Pajanimals, which airs exclusively in the US on 24-hour preschool channel Sprout, has been picked up by ABC Australia and TVNZ New Zealand for its TV2 network.

Disney Channel (Germany), Nickelodeon (UK), TVNZ New Zealand’s TV2, Latvian TV, and Botswana Television have acquired CG-animated Dinosaur Train (season one), which airs on PBS Kids in the US.

Also on-board Dinosaur Train for season two are Discovery Kids (Latin America), E-Vision (United Arab Emirates), and TVO (Canada). In addition, Russia’s Channel 1 has purchased seasons one and two and acquired global Russian language rights. Home entertainment DVD rights for season two have been snapped up by Empire Film (Romania).

For Sid the Science Kid, France 5, TVO (Canada), PBS (Thailand), and Discovery Kids (Latin America) have licensed season two, and TVB Pearl (Hong Kong), One Batswana Television, and NOGA (Israel) have licensed season one. The series airs in the US on PBS Kids.

The deals come a day after Henson announced it will co-produce Sid the Science Kid: The Movie, a 3D, CG-animated feature film based on the series, after striking a deal with China-based animation studio Nine Eyes Stone & Shanghai Animation Film Studios.

Also, from C21Media:

Henson sends Sid to the movies

The Jim Henson Company has sold shows including Pajanimals and Sid the Science Kid into numerous territories and lined up a big-screen outing for the latter.

The US kids company has sign its first coproduction agreement with a Chinese company, Nine Eyes Stone & Shanghai Animation Film Studios, to produce the Sid feature film.

Among the TV deals, ABC (Australia) and TVNZ network TV2 (New Zealand) will broadcast Sprout preschool series Pajanimals, which follows four friends who go on journeys of discovery.

Season one of CGI series Dinosaur Train has gone to Disney Channel (Germany), Nickelodeon (UK), TV2, Latvian TV and Botswana Television. Discovery Kids (Latin America), E-Vision (UAE) and TVO (Canada) have all licensed season two.

Finally, TVB Pearl (Hong Kong) and One Batswana Television (Botswana) have acquired season one of Sid, with Discovery Kids, France 5 and Thai PBS signing up for season two. Noga (Israel) has renewed the first season.

The new feature film, Sid the Science Kid: The Movie, will be produced in 3D and HD. Sid showrunner Bradley Zweig is penning the script and executive producing. Jim Henson’s Lisa Henson and Halle Stanford and Nine Eyes’ Al F Barry also executive produce, with David Miller producing.

Jim Henson takes all theatrical, television, DVD and digital rights outside China and will debut the project at MipTV.

Jesse Whittock
07-03-2012
©C21Media

Nickelodeon USA To Premiere "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" On 31st March 2012; Jonathan Liebesman In Talks For New 'TMNT' Movie

UPDATE (18/03/2012) - Nickelodeon announced and confirmed at their recent annual upfront presentation, Nickelodeon Upfront 2012, that Nickelodeon USA will premiere Nickelodeon's brand new CGI-animated "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" television series during Fall 2012 (Autumn 2012) as part of Nickelodeon USA's 2012-2013 season. Click here for more information.

Nickelodeon USA has still to confirm whether or not Nickelodeon USA will still be giving TMNT fans and Nickelodeon viewers a sneak peek of Nickelodeon's brand new CGI-animated "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" television series on Saturday 31st March 2012 after this years Kids' Choice Awards ceremony (the Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards/Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards).

According to this Nickelodeon News article on the Flickering Myth Movie Blog, Nickelodeon USA will premiere (or hold a sneak peek of) Nickelodeon's brand new CGI-animated (animated using computer-generated imagery) "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" television series on Saturday 31st March 2012, possibly just after Nickelodeon USA holds the "Nickelodeon 2012 Kids' Choice Awards" on the same night.

Also, from Variety:

Jonathan Liebesman in talks for 'Ninja Turtles'

Michael Bay, Brad Fuller, Andrew Form would produce pic

"Battle: Los Angeles" helmer Jonathan Liebesman is in negotiations to direct Paramount's live-action reboot of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."

Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form would produce for Platinum Dunes.

Plot details are being kept under wraps except that it would be a new reimaging of the famous comic and cartoon series.

Josh Appelbaum and Andre Nemec penned the script.

Liebesman's next film "Wrath of the Titans" bows March 30.

He is repped by CAA, Principato-Young Entertainment and attorney Karl Austen.

TheCelebrityCafe.com Reviews Big Time Rush's Second Album "Elevate"

From TheCelebrityCafe.com:

Big Time Rush's 'Elevate' Album Review

Big Time Rush’s Elevate features a song called "Show Me" which states, “The track begins, you pull me in.” And that is exactly what happens with every track on this album.

2011’s Elevate is packed with feel-good dance music, infectious pop hooks, and breathtaking ballads. From kindergartners to college students, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Big Time Rush first became popular on their Nickelodeon TV show of the same name. While their debut album featured songs written specifically for the series, this sophomore album allowed the boys more involvement in the creative process. For the first time, Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Logan Henderson, and Carlos Pena had the opportunity to write their own lyrics. They expressed appreciation for their fans, the importance of believing in your dreams, and having an optimistic outlook on life and love. They also reminded listeners to stay true to themselves and to have fun while doing so!

Throughout the album, BTR's passion for their music shines through.

“Music Sounds Better With U” is an instant hit which hooks you with its playful lyrics and optimistic perspective. Big Time Rush's upcoming Better With You Tour is named after this track.

There should be more songs in the world like “Cover Girl”, a self confidence anthem for women everywhere. With lyrics like: “I love you just the way you’re made”, “It’s what’s underneath your skin, the beauty that shines within”, and “You’ve got a heart of gold, a perfect original", the song places value on the characteristics that make each person special and unique. In a time full of distorted media messages about beauty, Big Time Rush’s assurance is both welcome and refreshing.

My favorite track was “Love Me Love Me”, a head bopping, jump-up-and-down, raise-your-hands-up-in-the-air type of song with clever rhymes and techno-influenced beats. In the same realm was "If I Ruled The World", an imaginative, upbeat song about what you would do if you were in charge for a day. I couldn’t help but get up and dance!

“You’re Not Alone” featured honest and heartfelt lyrics about being there for someone when they need you most. It showed that the boys of Big Time Rush are not just a bunch of pretty faces. They are musicians with talent, good heads on their shoulders, and respectable role models for all.

At the end of the CD I was shouting the words to the title track “Elevate” with the utmost enthusiasm and excitement: “Elevate a little higher, let’s throw a party in the sky and celebrate!”

Music definitely sounds better with BTR in the mix. Go take a listen!

Below is the video for their hit "Music Sounds Better With U":



And here is "If I Ruled the World" which features clips of their devoted fanbase (called "Rushers") and their summer touring highlights [not available to be viewed from within the the UK.]

Sugarscape Interviews The Stars Of The Nickelodeon Boy Band "Big Time Rush"

From Sugarscape:

Big Time Rush: "As long as you're dressed as a girl on TV, it's OK"

Whatever works, guys.

Big Time Rush are pretty used to being TV stars by now, and they've got a fail-safe formula that they know makes a hit episode.

"As long as you're dressed as a girl on TV, you're OK," Carlos told us.

So what favourite memories do the boys have from filming their TV show?

"I think my favourite episode was Big Time Love Song," Kendall told us.

"We had one of the funniest music videos we've ever shot, we dressed up as cavemen... it was ridiculous."

But what about confidence issues, do the boys have any doubts about getting it all out on TV?

"The confidence issues came when we had to dress up as women," admitted James.

"That's pretty much the hardest part. I think it's safe to say that all 4 of us had to dress like girls within the 1st and 2nd season - it's a good show!"

"If you dress like a girl on TV everything's going to be alright," added Carlos.

"Logan had the funniest girl," said James. "He looked pretty though. Is this awkward?

"There was one scene that Logan walked in from, he had gotten into a fight, and the dress was all messed up and the hair was everywhere, and he just comes in limping with these broken heels…"

"I was in drag basically," said Logan. "I was just like, 'It's been a long day!' "

Big Time Rush Season 1 Volume 2 is out now on DVD and available to buy here. You can also watch Big Time Rush Saturdays at 5.30pm on Nickelodeon nick.co.uk/bigtimerush

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

#BigTimeRush boys really make us laugh...dressing up as girls hmm interesting! check out their latest interview here http://www.sugarscape.com/node/696312#top-subnav

Nickelodeon UK Adds Every Episode Of "I Am Victorious" To The Official Nickelodeon UK Website, Nick.co.uk

The official Nickelodeon UK and Ireland websites official "Victorious" website, Nick.co.uk/Victorious, has added 21 streaming videos featuring all the episodes of the brand new Nickelodeon Short series called "I Am Victorious", which is based on the hit Nickelodeon series "Victorious" and features Nickelodeon Stars such as "Victorious" stars and cast Victoria Justice (Tori Vega), Leon Thomas III (Andre Harris), Ariana Grande (Cat Valentine), Matt Bennett (Robbie Shapiro), Avan Jogia (Beck Oliver), Elizabeth Gillies (Jade West), and Daniella Monet (Trina Vega), "House Of Anubis" stars and cast Nathalia Ramos (Nina Martin), Brad Kavanagh (Fabian Rutter), Jade Ramsey (Patricia Williamson), Ana Mulvoy Ten (Amber Millington), Alex Sawyer (Alfred "Alfie" Lewis), and celebrities such as English singer-songwriter, dancer and actress Pixie Lott, American singer, songwriter, actress, television personality and founding member of the North American girl group "Destiny's Child" Kelly Rowland, British and Irish boy band "The Wanted" (Jay Mcguiness, Tom Parker, Max George, Nathan Sykes and Siva Kaneswaran), Ghanaian British recording artist Kwasi Danquah III (also known as 'Tinchy Stryder' and 'Star in the Hood'), British and Irish pop girl group "The Saturdays", English rapper Wretch 32 (also known as Jermaine Scott), The X Factor 2010 winning English singer-songwriter and guitarist Matt Cardle, and the British hip hop duo 'Rizzle Kicks' (Jordan "Rizzle" Stephens and Harley "Sylvester" Alexander-Sule) sharing with Nickelodeon viewers what makes them Victorious, which you can view here on Nickelodeon UK's official "I Am Victorious" website.

You can also add your voice and tell Nickelodeon UK and Ireland on Twitter what makes you Victorious by adding the hashtag #IAmVictorious to your Tweet(s). Click on the links below to view each of the videos from Nickelodeon UK's "I Am Victorious" campaign to find out why the Nickelodeon Stars and celebrities involved with the stunt think they are 'Victorious'.

Also posted by Nick UK and Ireland on their official Twitter profile feed (@NickelodeonUK):

What makes @JayTheWanted @SivaTheWanted @MaxTheWanted @NathanTheWanted @TomTheWanted Victorious?? http://ow.ly/96P8K #iamvictorious

And:

What makes @Victorious superstar @Leonthomas3 [Leon Thomas The 3rd/Leon Thomas III] victorious? Heres a hint- he's heading to a road near u.. http://ow.ly/96R3Q #IAmVictorious

Also:

Hey @TinchyStryder ... we know what makes YOU Victorious! http://ow.ly/96RxT What about your fans? #IAmVictorious

And:

Hey @KELLYROWLAND - what makes you Victorious is so inspiring! Thanks for sharing! http://ow.ly/96RXN #IAmVictorious

Also:

Hey @ajsawyer thanks for sharing what makes YOU Victorious-its important to always b true to urself:) http://ow.ly/97VIf #IAmVictorious

And:

Hey @matt_cardle_uk thanks for sharing with us. You never gave up & look where you are now:) http://ow.ly/97Wac #IAmVictorious

Also:

Hey @BradKavanagh thanks for sharing with us. Home is where the heart is (Nice boggly eye face too!) http://ow.ly/9dm8i #IAmVictorious

And:

What makes @MollieTheSats [Mollie King] @RochelleTheSats [Rochelle Wiseman] @UnaHealy [Una Healy] @VanessaWhite [Vanessa White] @FrankieTheSats [Frankie Sandford] [from British and Irish pop girl group "The Saturdays"] Victorious?? http://ow.ly/97WwQ #IAmVictorious

Also:

Hey @wretch32 thanks for sharing - you made your dreams become a reality & that makes you VICTORIOUS! http://ow.ly/9gsz1 #IAmVictorious...

And:

Great trending Arianators Support Ariana Till The End ! Have you guys checked out her #IAmVictorious vid? So inspiring! http://www.nick.co.uk/shows/victorious/iamvictorious.aspx

Also:

I will always love @NickelodeonUK no matter what age i am! #iamvictorious

@NickelodeonUK: You are NEVER too old for Nickelodeon :D

Also, Tweeted (posted) by English singer-songwriter, dancer and actress Pixie Lott and Nickelodeon UK and Ireland on their official Twitter feeds:

@pixiesongs: Happy Birthday for yesterday @VictoriaJustice hope you're still celebratinggg

@NickelodeonUK: Ah #theyarevictorious [They Are Victorious]! http://ow.ly/9aDoX