Nickelodeon Announces Plans To Premiere Their Brand New Original Animated Series "Sanjay And Craig" Internationally From Early 2014

Nickelodeon has announced the exciting Nickelodeon International News in their "Destiny Brings Boy And Talking Snake Together In Nickelodeon's Newest Animated Series "Sanjay And Craig", Premiering Saturday, May 25, At 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT) [on Nickelodeon USA]" Press Release that, after Nickelodeon USA premieres and shows the first episode of the networks brand new original animated series "Sanjay and Craig" on Saturday 25th May 2013 at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT), Nickelodeon will launch and start to premiere and show Nickelodeon's brand new Nicktoon on Nickelodeon's worldwide channels and markets (Nickelodeon International / Planet Nickelodeon) in early 2014, as part of "2014 on Nickelodeon"!:

Sanjay and Craig will air regularly Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. The series will also begin airing on the network's international channels in early 2014.

"Sanjay & Craig" is a all-new 20-episode series produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studios that follows the misadventures of Sanjay, an excitable and irreverent 12-year-old boy (Maulik Pancholy, 30 Rock) and Craig, a smooth-talking snake and master of disguise (Chris Hardwick, Nerdist, Back at the Barnyard). Together, they embark on epic kid-inspired quests that are at times totally ridiculous, absolutely gross and weirdly sweet.

Sanjay and Craig is created and co-executive produced by Jim Dirschberger, Jay Howell, and Andreas Trolf, a trio inspired by the Nickelodeon cartoons they grew up watching. These first-time creators were teamed with award-winning writers and producers Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi (The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Snow Day, Alvin and the Chipmunks) to make an original animated series for a new generation of Nickelodeon kids—the post-millennials. The series features the voice talents of Pancholy and Hardwick in the lead roles with additional cast members that include: Linda Cardellini (Mad Men, Freaks and Geeks) as Megan; Matt Jones (Breaking Bad) as Hector; Tony Hale (Veep, Arrested Development) as Mr. Noodman; Kunal Nayyar (The Big Bang Theory) as Vijay; Grey DeLisle (The Fairly OddParents) as Darlene and Sandy Dickson; and Remington Tufflips as himself.

Sanjay and Craig's relationship is an alliance of equals, with Sanjay relying on his best buddy to aid his misadventures through their suburban neighborhood. From perfecting the ultimate bike skid, tightroping across a pool of garbage on a dare or Craig manipulating a contest to win his best buddy one hundred dogs, their routine hijinks often cross into the land of the fantastical and the absurd. Only Sanjay and his closest friends can hear Craig's warped words of wisdom. The only thing that stands in their way is their unhinged, snake-phobic neighbor, Mr. Noodman, who's always on the verge of figuring out that Craig can talk.

In the first episode of "Sanjay and Craig", Sanjay and Craig infiltrate the hospital to see the world's first butt transplant in "Brett Venom MD." Then in "Laugh Quake" the two go on a quest to find the ultimate laugh.

You can read Nickelodeon's North American series launch Press Release for Nickelodeon's brand new animated comedy show "Sanjay and Craig" and watch a sneak peek online streaming video clip from the series launch episode "Brett Venom MD" here on NickALive!.

Nickelodeon To Attend The 2013 Licensing Expo In June 2013; To Showcase Shows Including "Dora And Friends", "Peter Rabbit" And "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"

Advanstar Communications, Inc. has announced in the following Press Release, from PRNewswire, the exciting Nickelodeon News that Nickelodeon is planning to attend the 2013 Licensing Expo, the world's largest and most influential brand, character and licensing event, which will take place between Tuesday 18th June 2013 and Thursday 20th June 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas! At this years annual Licensing Expo trade show, Nick will have a nearly 5,000-square-foot dedicated Nickelodeon booth where the network will showcase their world-renowned sensational properties "SpongeBob SquarePants", "Dora the Explorer" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", preschool hit "Bubble Guppies", the recently launched and re-imagined CG-animated series "Peter Rabbit", as well as upcoming shows including "Dora and Friends" and "Paw Patrol."!

Top Entertainment Brands Take Part in Licensing Expo

World-renowned film, TV, characters, musical acts, live event and gaming properties will be showcased at the industry's largest licensing event

LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Entertainment and character licensing generated more than $87 billion in worldwide retail sales of licensed merchandise in 2011. This year, top entertainment brands and companies, including Hello Kitty, Peanuts, One Direction, Domo, Warner Bros., Nickelodeon, Angry Birds, Dreamworks, Thomas the Tank Engine, WWE, Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and many others, will converge at Licensing Expo. The annual trade show, which is the world's largest and most influential brand, character and licensing event, will take place June 18-20, at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
"More than 2,800 of the world's most iconic, recognizable and powerful entertainment-based brands will be represented on Licensing Expo's show floor this year, giving attendees access to an unprecedented amount of content in one location," says Jessica Blue , vice president, Licensing Expo. "Character and entertainment licenses are a cornerstone of the industry and will be highlighted on the newly re-merchandised show floor, along with brands and agents, art and design and fashion."

At the 2013 event, entertainment brands featured on the show floor include character and animation icons such as Snoopy, the Looney Tunes, Garfield, Pokemon and Mr. Men and Little Miss; celebrity names such as Elvis Presley , Salma Hayek , John Wayne and Michael Jackson ; and musical acts like Bon Jovi, Elton John , KISS and Madonna.
World-class film and television companies such as Warner Bros., DreamWorks Animation, Nickelodeon and BBC Worldwide will exhibit on the Licensing Expo show floor.

"As one of the most prominent trade shows in the industry, Licensing Expo offers us the opportunity to continue to generate excitement among our current and future licensing and retail partners from around the world," says Karen McTier , executive vice president, domestic licensing and worldwide marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. "Our industry is a 365-day global business, and the Licensing Expo presents us with a platform to share our incredibly vast, unrivaled portfolio of properties and offerings to support our theatrical, television, animation and Super Hero fare – from the Looney Tunes and 'The Wizard of Oz,' to DC Comics and 'Man of Steel,' to 'The Hobbit' Trilogy and Harry Potter – and many more."

Other featured entertainment companies include Universal Pictures, which will promote its forthcoming "Despicable Me 2" film; Sony Pictures, which will push "Smurfs 2"; and Lionsgate is planning an Expo presence in support of "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire."

Gaming and interactive properties that will be represented at Licensing Expo include Doodle Jump, Skylanders, Cut the Rope, Angry Birds and Call of Duty; while television properties such as Duck Dynasty, Top Gear, Downton Abbey, The Big Bang Theory and Cake Boss will also be showcased.

Licensing Expo will also feature live event properties including Monster Jam, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and WWE, among many more.

"Nickelodeon is overjoyed to attend Licensing Expo this year, bigger and better than ever," says Manuel Torres , senior vice president, global toys and electronics, Nickelodeon Consumer Products. "We have a nearly 5,000-square-foot dedicated Nickelodeon booth and we're excited to showcase our world-renowned sensational properties SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, preschool hit 'Bubble Guppies,' the recently launched and re-imagined CG-animated series 'Peter Rabbit,' as well as upcoming shows including 'Dora and Friends' and 'Paw Patrol.'"

Joining the entertainment brands at Licensing Expo will be more than 2,200 art, consumer goods and fashion properties.

For more information and to register for free, visit www.licensingexpo.com.

For more Licensing Expo news, visit www.licensingexpo.com or find them on Twitter (@licensingexpo), on Facebook or via Linked In.
Notes to editors:

About Licensing Expo

Licensing Expo (www.licensingexpo.com) is the licensing industry's largest annual event. A trade show for leveraging properties and brand equity to develop merchandise, Licensing Expo attracts more than 400 exhibitors representing more than 5,000 brands and properties in entertainment; sports; fashion and apparel; publishing; art and design; automotive; animation/anime; home and housewares; and lifestyle. Exhibitors include Fortune 500 consumer brands, film studios, publishing houses and other creative agencies. Attendees from more than 80 countries represent the world's leading retailers, licensees, manufacturers, distributors and licensing agents. Licensing Expo is owned and organized by Advanstar Communications, Inc., is sponsored by the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association (LIMA), and is affiliated with License! Global magazine and Brand Licensing Europe.

About Advanstar Communications, Inc.

Advanstar Communications, Inc. (www.advanstar.com), producer of Licensing Expo and Brand Licensing Europe, is a leading worldwide media company providing integrated marketing solutions for fashion, life sciences and power sports industries. Advanstar serves business professionals and consumers in these industries with its portfolio of 147 events, 68 publications and directories, 267 electronic products and web sites, as well as educational and direct marketing products and services. Market leading brands and a commitment to delivering innovation, quality products and services enable Advanstar to "connect our customers with theirs." Advanstar has approximately 1,000 employees and currently operates from multiple offices in North America and Europe.

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Nickelodeon Announces Brand New Animated Series Called "Paw Patrol"; To Showcase New Show At The 2013 Licensing Expo

In a statement in Advanstar Communications, Inc.'s latest press release announcing the entertainment brands and companies planning to attend the 2013 Licensing Expo, Nickelodeon has announced a brand new animated Nickelodeon series called "Paw Patrol"!

"Paw Patrol", formally called "Ryder's Paw Patrol", is a comedy action-adventure aimed towards the older pre-school audience that follows the adventures of a ten-year old boy and his very special team of rescue pups. The show will star actor, voice Actor and musician Scott McCord as 'Jake', the young, hip Mountain Ranger, Katherine Forrester as 'Katie', and child actor Alex Thorne, who will play a character called Zuma.

Nickelodeon will showcase "Paw Patrol" at Licensing Expo 2013:

"Nickelodeon is overjoyed to attend Licensing Expo this year, bigger and better than ever," says Manuel Torres , senior vice president, global toys and electronics, Nickelodeon Consumer Products. "We have a nearly 5,000-square-foot dedicated Nickelodeon booth and we're excited to showcase our world-renowned sensational properties SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, preschool hit 'Bubble Guppies,' the recently launched and re-imagined CG-animated series 'Peter Rabbit,' as well as upcoming shows including 'Dora and Friends' and 'Paw Patrol.'"

Nickelodeon Voice Actors Past And Present Nominated For Awards In 2012 BTVA Voice Acting Awards!

The official Behind The Voice Actors website has announced the fantastic Nickelodeon News that many past and present Nickelodeon voice actors and actresses and popular animated Nickelodeon series have been nominated in the "Television" categories of 2012 BTVA Voice Acting Awards!

Greg Cipes and Rob Paulsen have been nominated in the "Best Male Lead Vocal Performance In A Television Series - Action/Drama" category for their portrayal of Michaelangelo and Donatello, respectively, in Nickelodeon's new "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" TV series, with JK Simmons, for his portrayal of Tenzin in Nickelodeon's original animated series "The Legend of Korra". James Arnold Taylor, who played Sprig Speeva/Crash Nebula in the special episode of "The Fairly OddParents" titled "Crash Nebula", has also been nominated for his portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi in "Star Wars: The Clone Wars".

Janet Varney has been nominated in the "Best Female Lead Vocal Performance In A Television Series - Action/Drama" category for her portrayal of heroine Korra in "The Legend of Korra" with Mae Whitman for her portrayal of April O'Neil in Nick's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". Grey DeLisle ("Rugrats", "Oh Yeah! Cartoons", "As Told by Ginger", "The Fairly OddParents", "The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius", "My Life as a Teenage Robot", "All Grown Up!", "Danny Phantom", "Angelica and Susie's Pre-School Daze", "Avatar: The Last Airbender", "Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!", "El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera", "Wayside", "Back at the Barnyard", "The Mighty B!", "The Penguins of Madagascar", "T.U.F.F. Puppy", "Winx Club" and "The Legend of Korra") has also been nominated in this category for her portrayal of Aya in "Green Lantern: The Animated Series".

Harland Williams has been nominated in the "Best Male Vocal Performance In A Television Series - Comedy/Musical" category for his performance as as Monster in the all-new original animated Nickelodeon series "Robot and Monster", with Mick Wingert for his portrayal of Po in "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness". Billy West ("Doug", "The Ren & Stimpy Show", "CatDog", "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius", "My Life As A Teenage Robot", "Random! Cartoons", and the voice of Zim in the original pilot for Nickelodeon's "Invader Zim") has also been nominated in this category for his portrayal of Philip J. Fry in the popular 30th Century Fox Animation animated series "Futurama", with his co-star John DiMaggio, who plays Bender Bending Rodríguez in "Futurama".

Kari Wahlgren has been nominated in the "Best Female Vocal Performance In A Television Series - Comedy/Musical" category for her role as Tigress in "Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness", along with Grey DeLisle for her role as Daphne Blake in "Scooby-Doo: Mystery Inc.".

Dee Bradley Baker and Steve Blum have been nominated in the "Best Male Vocal Performance In A Television Series In A Supporting Role - Action/Drama" category for their portrayal of Tarrlok and Amon, respectively, in "The Legend of Korra", along with Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs in "SpongeBob SquarePants") for Savage Opress in "Star Wars: The Clone Wars", Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants) for Doctor Octopus in "Ultimate Spider-Man" and Daran Norris ("Fairly OddParents", "T.U.F.F. Puppy", "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide" and "Big Time Rush") for Knock Out in "Transformers: Prime".

Mindy Sterling has been nominated in the "Best Female Vocal Performance In A Television Series In A Supporting Role - Action/Drama" category for her role as Lin Beifong in "Legend of Korra", along with Lacey Chabert (Eliza Thornberry in "The Wild Thornberrys" and Ruth P. McDougal in "Hey Arnold!") for Zatanna in "Young Justice" and Tara Strong ("The Rugrats Movie", "The Wild Thornberrys Movie", "Rugrats Go Wild", "A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner!", "Big Time Rush", "Rugrats", "Sabrina the Teenage Witch", "The Fairly OddParents", "All Grown Up!", "Danny Phantom", "Avatar: The Last Airbender", "Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!", "The Penguins of Madagascar", "Random! Cartoons", and "Rugrats: All Growed Up – Older and Bolder") for Mary Jane Watson in
"Ultimate Spider-Man".

James Hong has been nominated in the "Best Male Vocal Performance In A Television Series In A Supporting Role - Comedy/Musical" category for his portrayal of Mr. Ping in "Kung Fu Panda: Legends", along with Mr. SpongeBob SquarePants, Tom Kenny, for his role as Ice King in "Adventure Time" and Patrick Stewart (King Goobot in "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius") for Avery Bullock in "American Dad!".

Cree Summer has been nominated in the "Best Female Vocal Performance In A Television Series In A Supporting Role - Comedy/Musical" category for her role of Spitfire in "Robot and Monster", with Nicole Sullivan ("The King of Queens") for her role as Marlene on "The Penguins of Madagascar"

Eva Marie Saint has been nominated for her portrayal of "Katara" in "The Legend of Korra" in the "Best Female Vocal Performance In A Television Series In A Guest Role".

In addition, the whole voice casts of the popular Nicktoon series "Robot & Monster", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and "The Legend of Korra" have been nominated in the "Best Vocal Ensemble In A New Television Series" category.

Plus, the full voice cast of "The Penguins of Madagascar" has been nominated for "Best Vocal Ensemble In A Television Series - Comedy/Musical", and the whole voice cast of "SpongeBob SquarePants" has been nominated for "Best Vocal Ensemble In A Television Series - Children's/Educational".

Grey DeLisle has also been nominated in the "Best Female Vocal Performance In A TV Special/Direct-To-DVD Title Or Theatrical Short" category in the "Special/DVD" award section for her role as Maid Marion in "Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse", with Mae Whitman for her portrayal of Tinker Bell in "Tinker Bell and the Secret of the Wings".

Dee Bradley Baker and Tom Kenny have been nominated for the prestigious "Male Voice Actor Of The Year" award, and Grey DeLisle and Tara Strong have been nominated for prestigious "Female Voice Actress Of The Year" in the "General" section of the awards.

The Legend of Korra's Janet Varney has been nominated for "Breakthrough Voice Actor Of The Year".

Greg Cipes and Rob Paulsen have also been nominated in the "Best New Vocal Interpretation Of An Established Character" category for their portrayal of Michaelangelo and Donatello, respectively.

Curtis Armstrong has been nominated for his portrayal of Robot in "Robot and Monster" in the "Best Vocal Creation Of A New Character (Fire Time Being Animated)" category, with Tim Curry ("100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd", "Hey Arnold!", "Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius", Zimbo in "AAAHH!!! Real Monsters" and Nigel Thornberry in "The Wild Thornberrys") for his role as Sorcerer in "Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja". Tom Kenny has also been nominated for "Best Performance In A Narrating Role" for "SpongeBob SquarePants", along with Stephen Fry (Nick Jr. UK's "Pocoyo") for "LittleBigPlanet Karting".

You can find a full list of nominations and vote for their favourite voice actors here on the official 2012 BTVA Voice Acting Awards voting webpage on behindthevoiceactors.com!

Congratulations and good luck to everyone who has been nominated for a 2012 BTVA Voice Acting Award!

Virgin Media Adds Live Streams Of Nickelodeon UK And Nick Jr. UK To Virgin TV Anywhere Streaming Service

The television industry news website Broadcast is reporting the Nickelodeon UK News that the UK cable operator Virgin Media has today (Monday 22nd April 2013) added 21 new live channels including Nickelodeon UK and Nick Jr. UK to its Virgin TV Anywhere streaming service, allowing subscribers to the cable platform to watch 66 channels on the cloud-based entertainment service, which is available on devices including computers, tablets and smartphones, similar to BSkyB's Sky Go IPTV service:

Virgin beefs up streaming service

Virgin Media has added 21 new live channels including Channel 4, Syfy and Nickelodeon to its Virgin TV Anywhere streaming service.

The move means that subscribers to the cable platform can now watch 66 channels on the cloud-based entertainment service, which is available on devices including computers, tablets and smartphones.

As part of the move it has added Channel 4, which will see shows including One Born Every Minute available on the service, along with More 4, Syfy, kids networks Cartoonito, Nick Jr and Nickelodeon and Universal Channel.

A raft of Discovery-owned networks will also become available including Animal Planet, Discovery, Discovery History, Discovery Home and Health, Discovery Science, Discovery Shed, Discovery Turbo, Dmax, ID, Quest and forthcoming female skewing channel TLC.

Sky channels including Sky 2, Sky Arts 1 and Sky LivingIt have also been included.

Scott Kewley, Virgin Media’s multiscreen product director, said: “We know our customers love being able to watch whatever they want at a time that suits them, and by adding 21 live channels to Virgin TV Anywhere at no extra cost we’re also enabling them to watch their favourite shows wherever they want to.”

Virgin TV Anywhere channel additions

Animal Planet

Cartoonito

Channel 4

Discovery Channel

Discovery History

Discovery Home & Health

Discovery Science

Discovery Shed

Discovery Turbo

Dmax

I.D.

More 4

MTV

Nick Jnr

Nickleodeon

Quest

Sky 2

Sky Arts 1

Sky LivingIt

Syfy

TLC (from 30th April)

Universal Channel

The Nickelodeon Hotel Debuts Brand New "SpongeBob SquarePants" 4D Movie Called "The Great Jelly Rescue" And Bikini Bottom Character Breakfast; 4-D Movie To Be Released Internationally, Including SeaLife Birmingham, UK

The official Orlando Attractions Magazine blog is reporting the Nickelodeon News that Nickelodeon Suites Resort (also known as the Nick Hotel / Nickelodeon Hotel) recently hosted the world premiere of a brand new "SpongeBob SquarePants" 4D movie, and debuted a brand new Bikini Bottom character breakfast for hotel guests!

SpongeBob SquarePants 4D – The Great Jelly Rescue was created in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment, creative studio Super 78 and Nickelodeon. The previous SpongeBob SquarePants 4D film was released over 10 years ago.

The seven-minute experience incorporates in-theater and in-seat effects including bubbles and scents as well as a few special surprises. The attraction delivers three different endings, each featuring their own unique effects. These are randomly played, allowing guests the opportunity to enjoy a slightly different experience each time they visit.

The attraction joins SpongeBob with his friends in tow on a rollicking adventure when the villainous Plankton abducts all the Jellyfish with his pollution-belching contraption. It's up to SpongeBob SquarePants to save the day, free the Jellyfish and destroy Plankton's machine.

In addition to the Nick Hotel, the 4-D "SpongeBob SquarePants" experience will also premiere and be shown at SeaLife in Birmingham, UK, Parque De Atracciones Madrid, the South Carolina Aquarium (Monday 20th May 2013), Mystic Aquarium (Sunday 26th May 2013), and the Circus Circus Hotel in Las Vegas!:

Nick Hotel debuts new Spongebob 4D movie and Bikini Bottom character breakfast

The Nickelodeon Suites Resort was the site of the world premier of a brand new Spongebob Squarepants 4D movie last week, a great addition to the new Bikini Bottom character breakfast which recently debuted as well.


SpongeBob SquarePants 4D – The Great Jelly Rescue was created in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment, creative studio Super 78 and Nickelodeon. The previous SpongeBob SquarePants 4D film was released over 10 years ago.

The seven-minute experience incorporates in-theater and in-seat effects including bubbles and scents as well as a few special surprises. The attraction delivers three different endings, each featuring their own unique effects. These are randomly played, allowing guests the opportunity to enjoy a slightly different experience each time they visit.

The attraction joins SpongeBob with his friends in tow on a rollicking adventure when the villainous Plankton abducts all the Jellyfish with his pollution-belching contraption. It’s up to SpongeBob SquarePants to save the day, free the Jellyfish and destroy Plankton’s machine.

“SpongeBob fans will love this hilarious encounter that brings them face to face with swarms of Jellies, giant ghostly pirate ships and Plankton’s biggest threat to the Krusty Krab – a massive electric cannon,” said Brent Young, director and producer. The experience will blow the guests away. It’s 3D at its best!”

“This unique 4-D experience shares a conservation message using a charming storyline,” said Mark Cornell, senior vice president, SimEx-Iwerks Attractions Development. “Further, we have created pre-show elements that highlight the conservation message in the 4D experience, all brought to life by linking these popular characters to their ocean counterparts.”

“The Nick Hotel is proud to be home to SpongeBob SquarePants and to be the location for the world premiere of his latest production,” said Louis Robbins, managing director, Nickelodeon Suites Resort. “Our guests, young and old, adore SpongeBob and we are thrilled to debut this film for them to enjoy during their stay.”

The 4-D experience will also premiere at SeaLife in Birmingham, UK, Parque De Atracciones Madrid, the South Carolina Aquarium (May 20), Mystic Aquarium (May 26), and the Circus Circus Hotel in Las Vegas.

Also new to the resort is SpongeBob’s Bikini Bottom Breakfast. Hula your way to the breakfast buffet and hang out with SpongeBob SquarePants and some of your other favorite deep-sea dwellers. It’s high tide at the Nicktoons Cafe. In addition to greeting guests at their table, the characters perform many mini shows throughout the morning. Here’s a short look at one of them:

Spongebob Squarepants character breakfast at Nick Hotel - Jellyfishing song and dance

Spongebob Squarepants, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Squidward and Sandy Cheeks dance to the Jellyfishing song during the Bikini Bottom Character Breakfast at Nickelodeon Suites Resort.

Both the 4D movie and breakfast are an added cost and are available to hotel guests only. Watch the April 25 episode of Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show for our report from Nick Hotel.

Breakfast and attraction opening Photo Gallery[.]

Nickelodeon USA To Premiere New Original Animated Series "Sanjay & Craig" On Saturday 25th May 2013

UPDATE - Below is Nickelodeon's official Press Release, from PRNewswire, announcing the Nickelodeon News:

Update: Destiny Brings Boy And Talking Snake Together In Nickelodeon's Newest Animated Series Sanjay And Craig, Premiering Saturday, May 25, At 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT)

First-Time Nickelodeon Creators Jim Dirschberger, Jay Howell, and Andreas Trolf Team Up with Network Alumni Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi; Featuring Maulik Pancholy, Chris Hardwick, Linda Cardellini and More

BURBANK, Calif., April 22, 2013 /Nickelodeon Press Release via PRNewswire/ -- Two best friends, one of whom happens to be a talking snake, seek maximum awesomeness in the brand-new animated series Sanjay and Craig, debuting Saturday, May 25, at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. This 20-episode series, produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studios, follows the misadventures of Sanjay, an excitable and irreverent 12-year-old boy (Maulik Pancholy, 30 Rock) and Craig, a smooth-talking snake and master of disguise (Chris Hardwick, Nerdist, Back at the Barnyard). Together, they embark on epic kid-inspired quests that are at times totally ridiculous, absolutely gross and weirdly sweet. Sanjay and Craig will air regularly Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. The series will also begin airing on the network's international channels in early 2014.


(Download Image - Photo of Sanjay and Craig from Nickelodeon's "Sanjay and Craig." (PRNewsFoto/Nickelodeon): http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130422/NY99076 )

"The comedic and outrageous adventures of Sanjay and Craig deliver the perfect yet distinctive mix of weird, wonderful and random humor that is both unconventional and modern, which this post-millennial world has a strong affinity for," said Russell Hicks , President of Content Development and Production.

Sanjay and Craig is created and co-executive produced by Jim Dirschberger , Jay Howell , and Andreas Trolf , a trio inspired by the Nickelodeon cartoons they grew up watching. These first-time creators were teamed with award-winning writers and producers Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi (The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Alvin and the Chipmunks) to make an original animated series for a new generation of Nickelodeon kids—the post-millennials. The series features the voice talents of Pancholy and Hardwick in the lead roles with additional cast members that include: Linda Cardellini (Mad Men, Freaks and Geeks) as Megan; Matt Jones (Breaking Bad) as Hector; Tony Hale (Veep, Arrested Development) as Mr. Noodman; Kunal Nayyar (The Big Bang Theory) as Vijay; Grey DeLisle (The Fairly OddParents) as Darlene and Sandy Dickson; and Remington Tufflips as himself.

Sanjay and Craig's relationship is an alliance of equals, with Sanjay relying on his best buddy to aid his misadventures through their suburban neighborhood. From perfecting the ultimate bike skid, tightroping across a pool of garbage on a dare or Craig manipulating a contest to win his best buddy one hundred dogs, their routine hijinks often cross into the land of the fantastical and the absurd. Only Sanjay and his closest friends can hear Craig's warped words of wisdom. The only thing that stands in their way is their unhinged, snake-phobic neighbor, Mr. Noodman, who's always on the verge of figuring out that Craig can talk.

During the half-hour series premiere, Sanjay and Craig infiltrate the hospital to see the world's first butt transplant in "Brett Venom MD." Then in "Laugh Quake," the two go on a quest to find the ultimate laugh.

Fans can visit the Sanjay and Craig page on Nick.com to learn about the show and its characters. Beginning May 6, viewers can head to Nick.com to play Rad Awesome Butt Doctors, a brand-new online game where Sanjay and Craig dress up as doctors and have to work together to fix sick patients. If players get through the sick ward in time, the duo of dudes might just get to see the most historic transplant after all.

Nickelodeon, now in its 34th 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 http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

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The entertainment industry news website The Hollywood Reporter is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon News that Nick USA will start to premiere and show Nickelodeon's brand new original animated series "Sanjay & Craig" from Saturday 25th May 2013 at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT)!

Nickelodeon's all-new Nicktoon "Sanjay & Craig" is a 20-episode animated series which tells the story of two best friends - one of whom is a snake - and the true adventures of being a kid. Voice actors include: Maulik Pancholy ("30 Rock") as Sanjay; Chris Hardwick ("Nerdist", "Back at the Barnyard") as Craig; Tony Hale ("Arrested Development") as Mr. Noodman; Linda Cardellini ("Freaks and Geeks") as Megan; Kunal Nayyar ("The Big Bang Theory") as Vijay; and Grey DeLisle ("Fairly Odd Parents") as Darlene. "Sanjay & Craig" is created and co-executive produced by Jim Dirschberger, Jay Howell (character design for "Bob's Burgers") and Andreas Trolf, and executive produced by Nickelodeon alumni Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi (the Classic Nickelodeon comedy series "The Adventures of Pete & Pete", the Nick musical series "The Naked Brothers Band", the Nickelodeon Movies "Snow Day" and "Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging", The N's "Radio Free Roscoe" and the family movie "Alvin and the Chipmunks").

As part of their article, THR has also unveiled a exclusive sneak-peek online streaming video clip featuring a first look at Nickelodeon's all-new original animated show, "Sanjay & Craig", which you can watch below:

Nickelodeon Sets 'Sanjay and Craig' Premiere Date, Debuts Footage (Exclusive Video)

"The Nerdist's" Chris Hardwick and "30 Rock's" Maulik Pancholy lend their voices to the animated series.

Nickelodeon is adding another animated series to the schedule. Sanjay and Craig, featuring the voices of Chris Hardwick (The Nerdist) and Maulik Pancholy (30 Rock), kicks off the 20-episode season beginning Saturday, May 25 at 10:30 a.m., The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively. Created by Jay Howell, Jim Dirschberger and Andreas Trolf, Sanjay and Craig follows the misadventures of Sanjay (Pancholy), an excitable and irreverent 12-year-old, and Craig (Hardwick), a smooth-talking snake and master of disguise, as they go on kid-inspired quests. Additional voice cast include Linda Cardellini, Matt Jones, Tony Hale, Kunal Nayyar and Grey DeLisle. THR debuts an exclusive clip from the premiere episode, where Sanjay and Craig infiltrate the hospital to see the world's first butt transplant in "Brett Venom MD." (Watch the scene above.) “The comedic and outrageous adventures of Sanjay and Craig deliver the perfect yet distinctive mix of weird, wonderful and random humor that is both unconventional and modern, which this post-millennial world has a strong affinity for,” said Russell Hicks, president of content development and production.