Nickelodeon And Fila Kick Of A Shell Of A Collaboration With New Limited-Edition Line Of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Adult Sneakers

Nickelodeon has announced in the following Nickelodeon Press Release, from PRNewswire, the exciting Nickelodeon News / "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" News that Nickelodeon, the world's number one children's brand, and the sportswear manufacturer Fila have today announced a collaboration to create limited-edition sneaker (trainers) styles inspired by Nickelodeon's hit brand new CGI-animated "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" television series, one representing the Turtles and the other representing Shredder! The Turtles sneaker is available to buy across the US today (Friday 25th January 2013), with the Shredder sneaker set to be released in March 2013:

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NICKELODEON AND FILA KICK OFF A SHELL OF A COLLABORATION WITH NEW LIMITED-EDITION LINE OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ADULT SNEAKERS

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2013 /Nickelodeon Press Release via PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon and Fila today announced a collaboration to create limited-edition sneaker styles inspired by the Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, one representing the Turtles and the other representing Shredder. The Turtles sneaker is available today, with the Shredder sneaker set to be released in March.

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The Turtles sneaker, Fila Fx-100, features interchangeable ankle straps representing each Turtle's mask color – blue, red, purple and orange. The straps also have each Turtle's weapon detailed underneath the Velcro, with two lacing options and custom packaging. Additionally, the Shredder sneaker is entirely suede and features metal lace tips and silver 'cage' memory foam representing the villain's metal details and mask. There are purple accents on the back of the sneaker to represent Shredder's cape, wrapped up in custom packaging.

"We are thrilled to join forces with a company like Fila that has a unique ability to reinterpret iconic brands into stylish and wearable merchandise," said Alix Kram , Vice President, Lifestyle and Retail Marketing, Nickelodeon Consumer Products. "This is a great extension of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brand, and this line of edgy sneakers will appeal to die-hard fans and trendsetters alike."

Mark Eggert , Fila's VP of Footwear Design and Advanced Concepts added, "We were so excited by the opportunity to work with the team at Nickelodeon and celebrate the return of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. We've created a package of footwear and related accessories that reflects FILA's rich heritage in the athletic world and speaks to loyal fans both of TMNT and of FILA."

Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles premiered Saturday, Sept. 29, at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT) with a one-hour special event. The adventure began as the turtles emerged from their hidden lair in the sewers for the very first time, ready to confront the wondrous and hostile world of New York City and face enemies more dangerous and pizza more delicious than anything they could have imagined. Funnier and with more Ninjutsu than ever before, the show explores the companionship of four teenage brothers learning to rely on themselves and one another as they unravel the mystery of their existence and grow to become the heroes in a half-shell that they are destined to be. The premiere episode was executive produced by Ciro Nieli , Joshua Sternin & J.R. Ventimilia and Peter Hastings .

The 26-episode, half-hour action-comedy series breathes new life into the wildly popular band of reptile brothers played by Jason Biggs (American Pie) as "Leonardo," Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings) as "Raphael," Greg Cipes (Teen Titans) as "Michelangelo" and Rob Paulsen (Planet Sheen) as "Donatello" (Paulsen also voiced the original "Raphael" from 1987-1996 in the very first TMNT series).

Fila

The Fila brand was established over a century ago by the Fila brothers of Biella, Italy. Fila is now a leading sport and leisure footwear and apparel brand that is distributed worldwide. Fila has achieved world-class recognition by marketing high design and style content products that are endorsed by professional athletes from around the world.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 33rd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 18 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

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Nickelodeon Star Drake Bell Announced As A Contestant On ABC's Upcoming Brand New Reality TV Series "Splash"

The entertainment news website Digital Spy is reporting the TV news in the following article that the North American commercial broadcasting television network ABC (which stands for American Broadcasting Company) has announced the news that Nickelodeon Star Drake Bell ("The Amanda Show", "Drake & Josh", "A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner!", "A Fairly Odd Christmas") will be a star in their brand new diving contest series called "Splash" USA, the North American version of the reality television show. The competition - formerly known as "Celebrity Diving" - focuses on ten famous faces as they are trained in diving by the sport's legend Greg Louganis. The UK commercial public service TV channel recently aired the British version of the competition, which starred British diver Tom Daley as a mentor to the celebrity competitors taking part. In the US version of "Splash", Nick Star Drake Bell will be joined by ten more celebrities, including American television personality, businesswoman, glamour model and author Kendra Wilkinson, comedians Louie Anderson and Chuy Bravo, actresses Nicole Eggert ("Baywatch") and Keshia Knight Pulliam ("The Cosby Show"), NFL star Ndamukong Suh and Miss Alabama USA Katherine Webb. The stars - who will be joined by two more celebrities, to be named at a later date - will be asked to perform synchronised dives in pairs as well as perform flips and spins from the 10m high dive. They will be judged by gold medallist David Boudia and the USA Dive Team's director Steve Foley when ABC premieres "Splash" on Tuesday 19th March 2013. Good luck, Drake!!:

'Splash USA' cast unveiled by ABC: Kendra Wilkinson, Drake Bell, more

Kendra Wilkinson is among the stars who will take part in ABC's new show Splash.

The competition - formerly known as Celebrity Diving - focuses on ten famous faces as they are trained in diving by the sport's legend Greg Louganis.

Drake Bell; Copyright: PA Images Jason Redmond/AP [click here to see more photographs of the stars of ABC TV's "Splash"]
ABC has now named eight of the ten cast members who will be participating in the series.

Former The Girls Next Door star Wilkinson will join comedians Louie Anderson and Chuy Bravo, who is best known for his role as Chelsea Handler's sidekick on Chelsea Lately.

Baywatch actress Nicole Eggert, Nickelodeon star Drake Bell and The Cosby Show's Keshia Knight Pulliam are also among the cast, which is rounded out by NFL star Ndamukong Suh and Miss Alabama USA Katherine Webb.

The stars - who will be joined by two more celebrities, to be named at a later date - will be asked to perform synchronised dives in pairs as well as perform flips and spins from the 10m high dive.

They will be judged by gold medallist David Boudia and the USA Dive Team's director Steve Foley when Splash premieres on March 19 on ABC.

Also, from E! Online UK's TV Scoop news column:

News/ Katherine Webb, Kendra Wilkinson Join Celebrity Diving Show Splash

thought television needed not one, but two celebrity diving shows, your day is about to be made!

ABC has announced the cast to Splash (formerly Celebrity Diving), its competition show that will put stars up on the 10-meter high dive to perform synchronized stunts. What could go wrong? (Answer: everything. Which is why we'll be tuning in). Ready to meet the cast?

Louie Anderson, comedian.
Drake Bell, star of Nick's Drake & Josh
Chuy Bravo, Chelsea Lately sidekick
Nicole Eggert, Baywatch star
Keshia Knight Pulliam, The Cosby Show castmember
Ndamukong Suh, defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions
Katherine Webb, Former Miss Alabama
Kendra Wilkinson, reality star

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But that's not all! More celebrity participants will be announced later. Can you stand the anticipation?

Training the celebs will be the world's more decorated and medaled diving legend, Greg Louganis. The judges tasked with critiquing the stunts are London Olympic U.S. Gold medalist David Boudia and Australian Olympic athlete and USA Dive Team director Steve Foley.

Splash premiers Tuesday, March 19 on ABC.

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