Monday, May 12, 2014

Nick Jr. UK To Premiere New "Dora the Explorer" Special "Dora's Super Soccer Showdown" In May 2014

¡Vamos a jugar! Nick Jr. UK has announced the exciting news in their new "Brand New Dora's Super Soccer Showdown" promo/trailer that, to celebrate the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, Nickelodeon UK's preschool channel, Nick Jr. UK and Ireland, will be premiering and showing the brand-new "Dora the Explorer" special episode called "Dora's Super Soccer Showdown" in May 2014 (exact transmission (TX) air date and time to be announced by Nick Jr. UK)!


In the all-new "Dora the Explorer" special, "Dora's Super Soccer Showdown", join Dora and Boots for the biggest showdown of the year as they head to Brazil with Dora's very own soccer team, the Golden Explorers, to face off against the trickiest of Trees and the most skilled of Monsters in a all new tournament to win the coveted Big Cup Soccer Tournament Golden Trophy! Are you ready for a day of big games and big shows? Then, let's go! ¡VĂ¡monos!

The FIFA World Cup 2014 Brazil, the 20th FIFA World Cup football tournament, starts on Thursday 12th June and finishes on Sunday 13th July 2014.

Below is a transcript of Nick Junior UK's brand-new "Dora's Super Soccer Showdown" promo:
Join Dora for the biggest showdown of the year.

[Dora: These are my teammates, The Golden Explorers!]

Where they'll take on the trickiest of trees...

[Tree #5: I bet you can't get the ball past me, me, me, me, me!]

...and the most skilled of monsters...

[Boots: No ones ever beaten the monsters before!]

...in a all new tournament to win the Golden Trophy!

[Dora: We can do it, team!]

It's brand-new Dora's Super Soccer Showdown, coming this month, only on Nick Jr.!

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Nickelodeon UK Honours Partners At Inaugural 'Licensing Awards'

The licensing business news website Licensing.biz is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon UK News in the following article that Nickelodeon UK and Ireland honoured a number of licensees at their recent Partners Day, where they launched the inaugural Nickelodeon Licensing Awards!

At the first ever Nickelodeon Licensing Awards, toy company Flair, who hold the master toy distribution rights of Playmates Toys extensive "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" toy line, was named Licensee of the Year 2014; health and beauty company Kokomo, who produces a line of health and beauty products inspired by Nickelodeon's hit "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" brand, won the NLA award for Hardlines Product of the Year 2014; Drew Pearson International won the award for Softlines Product of the Year 2014; clothes supplier Branded Clothing International, who distribute a range of "SpongeBob SquarePants" clothing, won the Lifetime Achievement award; and Simba Smoby Toys UK, who supplies a range of "SpongeBob SquarePants" merchandise, won the Breakthrough Licensee of the Year 2014 award!

The winners of the inaugural Nickelodeon Licensing Awards event received a coveted Nickelodeon slime trophy, which features a Nick logo and a famous Nickelodeon slime splat:
Nickelodeon honours partners in inaugural 'Licensing Awards'


Flair, Simba Smoby and Branded Clothing International among those picking up accolades.

Nickelodeon honoured a number of licensees at its recent Partners Day, launching the inaugural Nickelodeon Licensing Awards.

The winners were:

* Licensee of the Year 2014 - Flair

* Hardlines Product of the Year 2014 - Kokomo

* Softlines Product of the Year 2014 - Drew Pearson International

* Lifetime Achievement - Branded Clothing International

* Breakthrough Licensee of the Year 2014 - Simba Smoby Toys UK (pictured below)


"The Nickelodeon Licensing Awards are a way for us to recognise the hard work, enthusiasm and expertise of our UK licence and retail partners," said Marianne James, VP consumer products UK & Ireland and European retail sales and marketing at Nickelodeon.

"Without their efforts, Nickelodeon Viacom Consumer Products would not have enjoyed the growth and success that we have seen over the last few years, so it seemed fitting to reward our partners and celebrate their dedication to our properties."

TAGS: flair, kokomo, nickelodeon & viacom consumer products, drew pearson international, branded clothing international, simba smoby toys uk

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Nickelodeon and Lima Sky Join Forces to Launch Global, "SpongeBob SquarePants"-Themed Doodle Jump App

Below is Nickelodeon's official Press Release, from Business Wire, announcing the exciting news that Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, and the award-winning video game and app development studio Lima Sky have launched "Doodle Jump SpongeBob SquarePants" – a brand-new global mobile app inspired by the award-winning "Doodle Jump" game app! In this 2D level-based jumper game, players take the role of Nick Star SpongeBob, jumping up and through Bikini Bottom locales while trying to avoid infamous villains, including Man Ray and Dirty Bubble, swirling whirlpools, diabolical jellyfish, and more; with the ultimate goal of restoring order to the sea. Available now on iOS with Android coming soon, "Doodle Jump SpongeBob" marks Lima Sky's first co-brand with an animated series for their iconic Doodle Jump game.



(Graphic: Business Wire)

In "Doodle Jump SpongeBob", the diabolical Plankton and his jailhouse crew have stolen the Krabby Patty secret formula. Players must traverse through 40 themed levels, unlocking new worlds and brand-new features as they advance in the game, encountering Bikini Bottom pals, Patrick, Sandy Cheeks, Mr. Krabs and Squidward. Throughout the game, users earn coins during play and by completing daily and weekly challenges, like Frogfish Beware, when players must defeat 10 frogfish within one week. They also use cool power-ups, such as Magnetic Personality, which gives players a magnetic charge that attracts all the coins on the screen. In "Doodle Jump SpongeBob", players can purchase power-ups, including shields, vehicles and health, and costumes; and boosts including Head Start, that advances a player higher in a level using a submarine; all using coins collected during play or purchased through an iTunes account.

"Doodle Jump SpongeBob" is available worldwide in eight languages: English, Spanish (Latam), Spanish (Spain), German, French, Dutch, Portuguese and Italian.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

Nickelodeon and Lima Sky Join Forces to Launch Global, SpongeBob SquarePants-Themed Doodle Jump App!

May 12, 2014 12:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nickelodeon and Lima Sky launched Doodle Jump SpongeBob SquarePants – a brand-new global mobile app inspired by the award-winning Doodle Jump app. In this 2D level-based jumper game, players take the role of SpongeBob, jumping up and through Bikini Bottom locales while trying to avoid infamous villains, including Man Ray and Dirty Bubble, swirling whirlpools, diabolical jellyfish, and more; with the ultimate goal of restoring order to the sea. Available now on iOS with Android coming soon, Doodle Jump SpongeBob marks Lima Sky’s first co-brand with an animated series for their iconic Doodle Jump game.

In Doodle Jump SpongeBob, the diabolical Plankton and his jailhouse crew have stolen the Krabby Patty secret formula. Players must traverse through 40 themed levels, unlocking new worlds and brand-new features as they advance in the game, encountering Bikini Bottom pals, Patrick, Sandy Cheeks, Mr. Krabs and Squidward. Throughout the game, users earn coins during play and by completing daily and weekly challenges, like Frogfish Beware, when players must defeat 10 frogfish within one week. They also use cool power-ups, such as Magnetic Personality, which gives players a magnetic charge that attracts all the coins on the screen. In Doodle Jump SpongeBob, players can purchase power-ups, including shields, vehicles and health, and costumes; and boosts including Head Start, that advances a player higher in a level using a submarine; all using coins collected during play or purchased through an iTunes account.

Doodle Jump SpongeBob is available worldwide in eight languages: English, Spanish (Latam), Spanish (Spain), German, French, Dutch, Portuguese and Italian.

Since its launch in July 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has become one of the most beloved animated characters in TV history, and a global pop culture phenomenon. After almost 15 years on TV, SpongeBob is year to date, the number-one animated show with kids 2-11, as well as one of the most 'liked' animated series on Facebook, with more than 100 million fans. Over the past several years, SpongeBob has averaged more than 100 million total viewers every quarter across all Nickelodeon networks.

Doodle Jump is the endlessly fun "jump em up" that has been dazzling gamers of all ages since 2009. Cited by Apple as the #3 paid iPhone app of all time, it has been enjoyed by more than a hundred million fans and the brand has spread into the world of arcade games, toys, comic books, and even fashion. The combination of whimsical art style and addictive bouncing action has made the Doodler character a global icon.

About Lima Sky

Lima Sky, creators of the bestselling Doodle Jump, is an award-winning video game and app development studio. It was founded in July 2008 by Igor Pusenjak, a graduate and faculty at the MFA interactive design program at Parsons School of Design in New York, and Marko Pusenjak, a veteran mobile applications developer. As one of the world's leading independent publishers, Lima Sky is dedicated to creating entertaining and innovative games across multiple platforms.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 35th 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 19 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. (NYSE:VIA, VIA.B).

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Nickelodeon UK Announces Nick And NickToons A-May-Zing May 2014 Half-Term Highlights

Nickelodeon UK, the number one commercial kids TV network in the UK, and the TV guide Digiguide have announced Nick UK and NickToons UK's A-MAY-ZING programming plans to celebrate the May 2014 British and Irish school half-term/mid-term holiday break!


May 2014 Half-Term on Nickelodeon UK & Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK


Nickelodeon UK & Ireland has announced in their brand-new "This is your AMAYZING Halfterm" promo that, to celebrate the May 2014 British and Irish school half-term/mid-term holiday break, Nick UK and Eire will be bringing you back-to-back episodes of "Sam & Cat", "The Haunted Hathaways" and "The Thundermans", your favourite Nick Flicks, and loads of Nick specials everyday from Monday 26th to Friday 30th May 2014!

You want more? Nick has more! As part of Nick UK's May 2014 half-term programming line-up, Nickelodeon will also be showing episodes of hit Nick shows, including "How to Rock", "Life with Boys", "iCarly", "Victorious", "The Greenhouse", "Fred: The Show" and "SpongeBob SquarePants"!

Make an appointment with your friends and family, reserve the best spot on your sofa and grab some popcorn! To even further celebrate the May half-term school holidays, Nickelodeon UK and Ireland will be showing a selection of your favourite Nickelodeon movies, including "Nicky Deuce" and "Swindle", every weekday at 1:00pm (encore screening at 6:30pm; repeated at 2:00pm and 7:30pm and on Nickelodeon +1) and Nickelodeon specials, including "The Killer Tuna Jump", weekdays at 12:00pm (replayed at 1pm on Nick+1)! According to Digiguide, Nick UK's Nick Flicks and Specials line-up will be:

Monday 26th May 2014:
12pm (Special) - Victorious: Locked Up!
1pm & 6:30pm (Movie) - Jinxed!

Tuesday 27th May 2014:
12pm (Special) - iCarly: iQuit iCarly
1pm & 6:30pm (Movie) - Best Player

Wednesday 28th May 2014: TBA

Thursday 29th May 2014: TBA

Friday 30th May 2014: TBA

Ch-Ch-Check It Out! Catch Nickelodeon's A-MAY-ZING halfterm line-up, weekdays from Monday 26th to Friday 30th May 2014, only on Nick!

May 2014 Half-Term on NickToons UK & Ireland:


To celebrate the May half-term school holidays, Nicktoons UK and Ireland, Nick UK's animation and action channel, has a A-May-Zing schedule packed full popular Nicktoon shows "SpongeBob SquarePants", "The Penguins of Madagascar", "Rocket Monkeys", "Sanjay and Craig", "Fairly OddParents", "Robot and Monster", "Monsters vs Aliens", "Grizzly Tales", "Rabbids: Invasion", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "Monsuno", "Gormiti", "Matt Hatter Chronicles", and "Beyblade Metal Fury", plus Classic Nicktoons "Danny Phantom", "Rocko's Modern Life", "Ren and Stimpy", and "Hey Arnold!"!

[Big thanks to NickUKHub!]
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