WIN 1 Of A 100 "SpongeBob SquarePants" Collectables And A Trip To Nickelodeon Land UK With NickToons UK And The Entertainer!

As part of Nickelodeon UK's animation channel, Nicktoons UK and Ireland, holding five epic "SpongeBob SquarePants" marathons featuring back-to-back episodes of "SpongeBob SquarePants" as part of the channels "SpongeBob Mayhem" programming stunt to celebrate the May 2013 school half term holidays, Nickelodeon UK has teamed up with The Entertainer, the United Kingdom's largest independent toy retailer, to unveil a exclusive competition where British and Irish "SpongeBob SquarePants" fans and Nicktoons UK & Eire viewers have the opportunity to win 1 of 100 fantastic SpongeBob SquarePants collectables from Nick's brand new "SpongeBob Collectables" range!

To win 1 of x100 SpongeBob collectable packs, simply watch SpongeBob SqaurePants on Nicktoons between 9am and 4pm from Monday 27th May 2013 to Friday 31st May 2013 and tell Nickelodeon who is hiding behind the ham. There is a different character every day!

There are 6 different characters to collect in the SpongeBob collectables range. Plus a silver range and glow-in-the-dark figurines! Will you find the special gold figurine? Collect the whole Bikini Bottom crew now at The Entertainer

The closing date for this competition is 4pm on Friday 31st May 2013. Nickelodeon contest winners will be selected at random from all correct answers entered into the draw.

In addition, to further celebrate "SpongeBob Mayhem" on Nicktoons this half term, The Entertainer has teamed up with Nickelodeon Land UK, Britain's only Nickelodeon Land, at Blackpool Pleasure Beach for a second exclusive competition where who turns up to The Entertainer shops (stores) across the UK this half term to help SpongeBob find his friends have the chance to win a fantastic holiday to Nickelodeon Land at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool! The winner will be able to meet and greet SpongeBob and Patrick Star, ride 'SpongeBob's Splash Bash', and stay at a 4 star hotel! Ten runners up will also receive a SpongeBob Collectables page!

Below is more information about Nick UK's brand new "SpongeBob Mayhem" contest from the competition's official webpage on nick.co.uk, where you can also enter Nick UK's exclusive "SpongeBob Mayhem" competition:

Win 1 of 100 brand new SpongeBob SquarePants collectables

It’s SpongeBob Mayhem here on Nick! To celebrate, we are giving 100 lucky winners the chance to get their hands on the brand new SpongeBob Collectables range.

It’s SpongeBob Mayhem here on Nick! To celebrate, we are giving 100 lucky winners the chance to get their hands on the brand new SpongeBob Collectables range.

To win 1 of x100 SpongeBob collectables, watch SpongeBob SqaurePants between 9am and 4pm from Monday 27th May 2013 to Friday 31st May 2013 and tell us who is hiding behind the ham. There is a different character every day!

There are 6 different characters to collect in the SpongeBob collectables range. Plus a silver range and glow-in-the-dark figurines! Will you find the special gold figurine? Collect the whole bikini bottom crew now at The Entertainer

1 of 100 SpongeBob Collectables to be won!

Winners will be selected at random from all correct answers.

Terms and Conditions

The closing date for this competition is 4pm on Friday 31st May 2013

Tune into SpongeBob Mayhem throughout May Half Term only on NickToons!

Out Now - The new SpongeBob Collectables Range.

Available at The Entertainer - TheToyShop.com

Hoppin' Clams! Spend Your Summer With SpongeBob SquarePants And Patrick Star At Atlantis The Palm Hotel And Resort In Dubai

To celebrate the 2013 summer season, Nickelodeon and Dubai's Atlantis hotel, The Palm, have teamed up with Nickelodeon to launch a brand new Nickelodeon holiday experience like no other!

Between Saturday 1st June - Wednesday 31st July, 2013, as part of the Nickelodeon Experience, guests can take part in a series of very special Nickelodeon-filled activities with Nickelodeon Superstars SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star!

In order to give the energetic pair a proper welcome, the Atlantis Kids Club will be hosting a special Premiere Party, where children will get the chance to walk the red carpet together with the guests of honour, SpongeBob and Patrick, and enjoy a screening of an episode from their hit animated series. Children can also attend the Artist for a Day class where they will learn how to draw famous characters from the animated series.

During the visit of the quirky duo Atlantis Kids Club will be hosting a number of additional fun activities including Nickelodeon craft sessions, How to laugh like SpongeBob sessions, themed board games, and private meet and greets with SpongeBob and Patrick!

The Atlantis The Palm Hotel & Resort's very own waterpark, the Aquaventure Waterpark, will also be hosting exclusive character breakfasts with your favourite Nickelodeon pals Fridays and Saturdays from Saturday 1st June - Saturday 27th July 2013. Visitors can enjoy a scrumptious breakfast buffet with scrambled eggs, waffles, sausages, egg sandwiches, a selection of pastries, fresh juices and much more, then spend some one-on-one time with SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star. It's the perfect way to start your bee-yoo-tiful day at the No. 1 waterpark in the Middle East and Europe.

To celebrate Nickelodeon Royality SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star visiting the The Atlantis The Palm Hotel & Resort this summer, Nickelodeon will be launching very special competitions to win the Atlantis The Palm in Dubai! Nickelodeon Russia (Nickelodeon Россия) and Nickelodeon China fans and viewers can currently enter Nick's very special contest for the perfect summer via each countries dedicated contest websites. Nickelodeon France and Nickelodeon Germany (Deutschland) are expected to launch their official competition webpages in the near future.

You can find out more information and book your Nickelodeon holiday at the Dubai's Atlantis hotel, The Palm here on the holiday destinations official website, atlantisthepalm.com:

Hoppin' Clams! Spend your Summer with SpongeBob Squarepants and Patrick Star at Atlantis!

Premiere Party at Kids Club

Atlantis Kids Club has teamed up with Nickelodeon to bring you a summer like no other! Join us from 1 June - 31 July 2013 for a chance to interact with your favourite Nickelodeon characters and take part in our Nick-filled activities!

In order to give the energetic pair a proper welcome, Atlantis Kids Club will be hosting a special Premiere Party, where children get the chance to walk the red carpet together with the guests of honour, SpongeBob and Patrick, and enjoy a screening of an episode from the animated series. Children can also attend the Artist for a Day class where they will learn how to draw famous characters from the animated series.

During the visit of the quirky duo Atlantis Kids Club will be hosting a number of additional fun activities including:

* Nickelodeon craft sessions

* How to laugh like SpongeBob

* Themed board games

* Private meet and greets with SpongeBob and Patrick

* For more information please call +971 4 426 1387 or e-mail kidsclub@atlantisthepalm.com

Make the most of this unique opportunity by booking a stay in Atlantis, The Palm and take advantage of the following benefits:

* Access to 1.4km of pristine beach

* A choice of dining experiences across 20 bars and restaurants

* Unlimited access to the underwater world of The Lost Chambers Aquarium, home to 65,000 marine animals

* Unlimited access to Aquaventure Waterpark, the No.1 water park in The Middle East and Europe

* Preferential rates to swim with our dolphins at Dolphin Bay

Book Now

Bikini Bottom Breakfast at Aquaventure

Date: Fridays and Saturdays from 1 June - 27 July 2013
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am

Join us for an exclusive character breakfast with your favourite Nickelodeon pals at Aquaventure Waterpark. Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast buffet with scrambled eggs, waffles, sausages, egg sandwiches, a selection of pastries, fresh juices and much more.

Then spend some one-on-one time with SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star. It's the perfect way to start your bee-yoo-tiful day at the No. 1 waterpark in the Middle East and Europe.

Ticket Information

* AED 400 - Adult (Breakfast and Aquaventure Admission)

* AED 300 - Children (Breakfast and Aquaventure Admission)

* AED 250 - Adult (Breakfast only for guests staying in Atlantis)

* AED 175 - Children (Breakfast only for guests staying in Atlantis)

General Information

Advanced Reservation is required
Admission to Aquaventure Waterpark is required
Breakfast and Admission combo tickets are available
Children must be 12 years old and above to enter Aquaventure if unaccompanied by an adult.
To ensure the safety of our guests, access to certain rides is resricted to those over 1.2m

For more reservations please call +971 4 426 0000 or e-mail reservations@atlantisthepalm.com

Atlantis Nickelodeon Competitions by Country

Atlantis and Nickelodeon are delighted to announce a series of joint promotions and competitions which are running in various countries. Check out the following country flags to see the country specific offers and competitions taking place throughout the next few months. Don't forget to keep on checking the page for more updates.

China

> Find Out More

France

Coming Soon

Germany

Coming Soon

Russia

> Find Out More.

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SpongeBob flies to Atlantis Kids Club in Dubai

Kids' games and creative arts activities take place this summer.


Nickelodeon and Dubai's Atlantis hotel, The Palm, have partnered for a host of SpongeBob SquarePants activities.

These will form part of the Atlantis Kids Club summer programmes this summer.

Fans of SpongeBob and Patrick Star will be able to take part in a range of creative craft sessions including 'So You Think You Can Laugh Like SpongeBob', events, family board games, exclusive Nickelodeon Hollywood Night parties and more.

Guests of the resort will also be greeted by SpongeBob and Patrick Star character costumes with the chance for a few photos with the popular duo.

Ravini Perera, senior vice president of marketing and sales at Atlantis, said: "Atlantis, The Palm is well known for its ability to cater to all ages, and create unforgettable family friendly experiences for guests of the resort.

"Our upcoming partnership with Nickelodeon featuring SpongeBob and patrick will be perfect for showcasing Atlantis' versatility, and making the Atlantis experience even more incredible for our younger guests."

Gerald raines, vice president, recreation business development, Nickelodeon, said: "We're thrilled to be partnering with Atlantis, The Palm in dubai to bring two of Nickelodeon's most popular characters, SpongeBob and Patrick, to thie resort this summer.

"Fans will have the chance to experience the fun and optimism of SpongeBob SquarePants through many engaging activities that show why everyone's favourite sponge has become such a worldwide phenomenon."

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Team Nickelodeon UK To Take Part In The Toy Trust Isle of Wight Big Kids Bike Ride Challenge For The Special Bikes For Special Kids Charity

ToyNews, a monthly trade magazine for the toy business, is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon UK News in the following article that Nickelodeon UK staff members, along with 163 fellow bikers from the Toy Industry, are planning to undertake the Toy Trust Isle of Wight Big Kids Bike Ride challenge in an effort to help raise £100,000 for the Special Bikes for Special Kids charity, which provides custom-fitted trikes for profoundly disabled UK children.

The event, the largest charity fundraiser that the Toy Trust has organised to date, will take place on Saturday 8th June 2013.

In addition, a large supply of toys has been donated by Toy Trust committee member companies to the paediatric unit of nearby St Mary's hospital in Newport, Isle of Wight. They will be presented by Flair's Peter Brown.

This is an great event that deserves a lot of support. Nickelodeon wants to help the Toy Trust raise as much money as possible for the Special Bikes for Special Kids charity. Please donate as much as you can and remember every little helps and no donation is too small! You can sponsor Nickelodeon's Toy Trust Isle of Wight Big Kids Bike Ride Challenge team by donating money via the Toy Trust's online event page on Virgin Money Giving. Simply click here and then search for The Toy Trust.

If you cannot find a team or rider to sponsor then please send a cheque made payable to The Toy Trust to Matt Jones at the BTHA, 80 Camberwell Road, London SE5 0EG.

Founded by the British Toy and Hobby Association, the Toy Trust is the toy industry's charity which exists to raise money predominantly from the toy industry, its suppliers and friends; and distribute the money raised to charities helping disadvantaged and disabled children within the UK and abroad. You can find more information about the BTHA here on the organisations official website, btha.co.uk.

In 2012, Team Nickelodeon UK completed the Toy Trust Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for MEDICMALAWI, a small charity which is run by a group of volunteers and professionals 100km north of the Malawi capital Lilongwe who run a children's hospital and an orphanage for 50 children as well as a village school on a tiny budget of less than £110,000 a year.

Good luck to everyone riding in the Toy Trust Isle of Wight Big Kids Bike Ride event!:

Toy Trust nears £100k target for industry bike ride

Final push in sponsorship needed as 163 riders prepare for Isle of Wight challenge in June.

There's just two weeks to go until the Toy Trust Isle of Wight Big Kids Bike Ride - and the body is urging the industry to get behind as many riders as possible so it can hit its £100,000 target.

The event will be the largest charity fundraiser that the Toy Trust has organised to date - with 163 riders taking part from companies including Hasbro, Vivid, Character Options, LEGO, Tomy, VTech, ITV, Disney, Nickelodeon, Sky and The Entertainer to name just a few.

Taking place on June 8th, all money raised will go to the Special Bikes for Special Kids charity. It provides custom-fitted trikes for profoundly disabled UK children.

In addition, a large supply of toys has been donated by Toy Trust committee member companies to the paediatric unit of nearby St Mary's hospital in Newport, Isle of Wight. They will be presented by Flair's Peter Brown.

"The response from all areas of the toy trade to our fundraising campaign has been amazing," said Nick Austin, event organiser.
"However, we are still short of our £100k target so please, please sponsor today as many riders as you can for this fantastic cause.

"They deserve your support, as for many of them the 70-mile ride willbe a massive physical achievement."

You can see who is taking part in the event via the Toy Trust's online event page on Virgin Money Giving. Simply click here and then search for The Toy Trust.

If you cannot find a team or rider to sponsor then please send a cheque made payable to The Toy Trust to Matt Jones at the BTHA, 80 Camberwell Road, London SE5 0EG.

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Nickelodeon Hires Former Disney Executive Dion Vlachos As Their New SVP Of Retail Sales And Marketing

The children's entertainment and media news website Kidscreen is reporting the Nickelodeon News in the following article that Nickelodeon has hired former Disney marketing executive Dion Vlachos as their new Senior Vice President (SVP) of retail sales and marketing. Dion Vlachos's responsibilities will include executing and leading sales efforts and further extending the company's presence in eCommerce, mass market and specialty retailers. Vlachos will focus his attention on key properties including "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "SpongeBob SquarePants", "Dora the Explorer" and "Bubble Guppies". He's assuming the position previously held by Ron Johnson, who in March 2013 was named Executive Vice President (EVP), Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products for Viacom International Media Networks:

Disney’s Dion Vlachos moves to Nickelodeon

Former Disney marketing exec Dion Vlachos has joined Nickelodeon as SVP of retail sales and marketing, where his responsibilities include executing and leading sales efforts and further extending the company’s presence in eCommerce, mass market and specialty retailers.

Vlachos will focus his attention on key properties including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and Bubble Guppies. He’s assuming the position previously held by Ron Johnson, who in March was named EVP, Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products for Viacom International Media Networks.

Previously, Vlachos held several marketing, merchandising and communications positions during a 20-year tenure at Disney. He was most recently VP of franchise development and global marketing at Disney Publishing Worldwide, where he led campaigns for franchises like Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh, Cars and Wall-e.

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