NickALive!: 11/25/14

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Google Adds Nickelodeon And Comedy Central Apps To Chromecast

Google has announced the exciting news on their official Google Chrome Blog that they have added Nickelodeon's Emmy Award-winning Nick App and the popular Comedy Central app to Chromecast, just in time for Thanksgiving and the holiday season!:

Now casting: Comedy Central, Nick and Sesame Street Go

Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Chromecast is adding seven more great apps to your casting queue. Get bigger laughs with The Daily Show on Comedy Central, learn with Elmo on Sesame Street Go, or cast Nickelodeon and let Spongebob keep your family entertained. And, no matter how far you travel this winter, stay connected with TuneIn for international radio stations and millions of podcasts. With EPIX, YuppTV and ENCORE Play also casting, you have a full lineup of shows, sports, games and movies to last throughout the holiday season.

An immersive branded experience, the Nick App allows Nickelodeon fans to explore a laughter and slime-filled world that showcases content from hit Nickelodeon shows such as "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn", "Henry Danger", "The Haunted Hathaways", "The Thundermans", "Sam & Cat", "SpongeBob SquarePants", "Sanjay and Craig" and "Breadwinners". Kids are able to interact with the Nick brand through a moveable tile layout that can be swiped in any direction, promoting discovery and exploration and offering fans instant and on-demand access to Nickelodeon content. The Nick App is the ultimate destination for hilarious original videos, animated shorts, games, full episodes, and more! Plus, look out for the Do Not Touch Button!

The Comedy Central mobile app offers comedy fans the latest episodes of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart", "The Colbert Report", "South Park" and "@midnight", plus other hit CC shows, including "Tosh.0", "Key & Peele", "Drunk History", "Nathan For You" and much more. You can also kick back with great stand-up specials, archive shows (including Chappelle's Show) and full seasons of returning series.

Chromecast is a digital media player developed by Google. The device, a 2.83-inch (72 mm) HDMI dongle, plays audio/video content on a high-definition display by directly streaming it via Wi-Fi from the Internet or a local network. Users can select the media to play using mobile apps and web apps that support the Google Cast technology. Alternatively, content can be mirrored from the Google Chrome web browser running on a personal computer, as well as from the screen of some Android devices. Chromecast was released for purchase in the USA on Wednesday 24th July 2013. The Google Cast SDK was released on Monday 3rd February 2014, allowing third parties to modify their software to work with Chromecast [Source: Wikipedia].

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Nickelodeon USA Tops Basic Cable Ratings With Kids And Total Viewers

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has announced the exciting Nickelodeon Ratings News in the following press release, from TVByTheNumbers.com, that Nick USA closed the fourth week of November 2014 (Monday 17th to Sunday 23rd November 2014) as the top basic cable network in total day with Kids 2-11 (2.2/670K) and total viewers (1.3M), scoring its sixth consecutive weekly win!

"SpongeBob SquarePants" was the net's top series for the week with Kids 2-11, averaging a (4.6/1.4M). It was followed in that category by live-action hits "Henry Danger" (3.9/1.2M) and "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn" (3.7/1.1M), respectively. With Kids 6-11, "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn" was the network's number-one program landing a 5.3/990K average, while "Henry Danger" (5.3/989K) was second for the week. Additionally, "PAW Patrol" (6.5/771K) led Nickelodeon's preschool slate, with "Wallykazam!" (4.2/507K) following.

Nickelodeon USA's niche network, Nicktoons USA, posted double-digit year-over-year (YOY) increases with its core demo, posting gains with Kids 6-11 (0.6/79K, +50%), Boys 6-11 (0.9/59K, +50%) and P2+ (243K, +54%).

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

NICKELODEON TOPS BASIC CABLE WITH KIDS AND TOTAL VIEWERS

Net's Top Shows for the Week Include SpongeBob SquarePants, Henry Danger and Nicky Ricky, Dicky and Dawn

NEW YORK – Nov. 25, 2014 – Nickelodeon closed the fourth week of November (11/17/14-11/23/14) as the top basic cable network in total day with Kids 2-11 (2.2/670K) and total viewers (1.3M), scoring its sixth consecutive weekly win.

SpongeBob SquarePants was the network's top series for the week with Kids 2-11, averaging a (4.6/1.4M). It was followed in that category by live-action hits Henry Danger (3.9/1.2M) and Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn (3.7/1.1M), respectively. With Kids 6-11, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn was the net's number-one program landing a 5.3/990K average, while Henry Danger (5.3/989K) was second for the week.

Additionally, PAW Patrol (6.5/771K) led Nickelodeon’s preschool slate, with Wallykazam! (4.2/507K) following.

Nickelodeon's niche network, Nicktoons, posted double-digit year-over-year increases with its core demo, posting gains with Kids 6-11 (0.6/79K, +50%), Boys 6-11 (0.9/59K, +50%) and P2+ (243K, +54%).

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 more than 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. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

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Nickelodeon USA Unwraps Festive Line-Up Full Of Holiday-Themed Specials, Premieres And Classic Fan Favorites

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has announced in the following press release, from Nickelodeon's Kids and Family Press Site, NickPress.com, that Nickelodeon USA will be unwrapping a festive line-up packed full of holiday-themed specials, premieres and classic fan favorites across all their networks beginning Friday 5th December 2014!

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

NICKELODEON BRINGS FESTIVE CHEER WITH HOLIDAY-THEMED SPECIALS AND PREMIERES BEGINNING FRIDAY, DEC. 5

Preschool Holiday Premieres Feature Special Guest Voice Appearances by Tony Bennett and Kate Micucci in Wallykazam! "Wally Saves the Trollidays!," and Beau Bridges in Bubble Guppies "A Very Guppy Christmas"

NEW YORK – Nov. 25, 2014 – Nickelodeon unwraps a festive line-up of holiday-themed specials, premieres and classic fan favorites across all Nickelodeon networks beginning Friday, Dec. 5. The celebration features all-new episodes of preschool hits Wallykazam!, Bubble Guppies, and Peppa Pig on Nickelodeon; a Zack & Quack premiere on Nick Jr.; plus a TeenNick Top 10 special and holiday-themed encores of current Nick hits (Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, The Thundermans) and classic favorites (Big Time Rush, Drake & Josh, iCarly, Victorious) on TeenNick.

On Friday, Dec. 5, Nickelodeon kicks off the merriment with Wallykazam! "Wally Saves the Trollidays!" at 10:30 a.m. (ET/PT). Legendary crooner Tony Bennett guest stars as the singing voice of Bobgoblin, an impulsive and egocentric goblin with a knack for finding trouble. Kate Micucci (Garfunkel & Oates, The Big Bang Theory) also guest stars as the voice of Elfelfa, a spirited and enthusiastic elf who is the Jingle Troll's new helper.

On Friday, Dec. 12, the holiday cheer continues with the premiere of the Bubble Guppies special, "A Very Guppy Christmas" at 9:00 a.m. (ET/PT). Beau Bridges (The Millers) guest stars as Mr. Claws, a jolly, white-bearded lobster who bears an uncanny resemblance to Santa.

Below is a rundown of holiday-themed programming by network (all times ET/PT unless otherwise noted):

NICKELODEON:

Friday, Dec. 5, at 10:30 a.m. - Wallykazam! "Wally Saves the Trollidays!" *Tony Bennett and Kate Micucci Guest Star*

It's that time of year when the Jingle Troll makes Trolliday wishes come true. When Bobgoblin gets his hands on the sack of magical wishes, Wally has to help him remember the true spirit of the season.

Saturday, Dec. 6, at 11:30 a.m. - Rabbids Invasion "Rabbid Stick-Up/O'Come All Ye Rabbids/Slippery and Soapy"

A Rabbid gets mixed in with a group of goofy bank robbers. / The Rabbids try to recreate the spirit of Christmas by decorating a palm tree on the beach. / A Rabbid makes friends with a bar of soap.

Friday, Dec. 12, at 9 a.m. - Bubble Guppies "A Very Guppy Christmas"

Molly and Gil meet Mr. Claws and his horse Snowflake. When Mr. Grouper's van gets stuck in the holiday snow, Mr. Claws and Snowflake come to the rescue.

Friday, Dec. 19, at 9:30 a.m. - Peppa Pig "Snowy Mountain/The Airport/Flying on Holiday/The Holiday House/End of the Holiday"

"Snowy Mountain": Peppa and her friends are on Snowy Mountain learning how to ski. Their teacher Madame Gazelle was once a world champion but it's Mummy Pig who impresses everyone. / "The Airport": The Pig family is preparing to go on vacation. Peppa and George pack their favorite toys, and Granny and Grandpa are left to look after Goldie the Fish. / "Flying on Holiday": Peppa and her family have landed in Italy where they discover another language. Daddy Pig finds driving around difficult while Peppa rings Granny and Grandpa Pig to check if they are looking after Goldie the Fish. / "The Holiday House": It's the first day in their Italian villa. Peppa and her family explore the local village where there is pizza to eat, presents to buy and a postcard to be sent to Goldie the Fish. / "End of the Holiday": Peppa enjoyed her holiday abroad, but it's now time to go home. Suzy missed Peppa very much and can't wait to see her, while Peppa can't wait to see Goldie the Fish.

NICK JR.:

Friday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m. - Zack & Quack "The Pop-Up Christmas Calendar/Zack's Christmas Letter"

Zack gives his friends a special pop-up calendar to help them count down the days until Christmas. When Quack and Fluffy accidentally lose all of the Christmas surprises that pop out of it, they have to find a way to make it right. / Zack's mailbox gets frozen at Christmastime so he sets out to deliver his letter to Santa Claus in person, but getting to the North Pole and finding Santa proves harder than Zack and Quack
expected. Now it's going to take a real Christmas miracle to save the day.

Nick Jr. will also air holiday-themed episodes of preschool favorites during the extended Satur-Yay! block from 1-5 p.m., every Saturday in December.

NICKMOM:

NickMom celebrates the holidays with all-new episodes of Parental Discretion (Friday, Dec. 26, from 10p.m. – 12a.m.); an Adventures of Old Christine marathon (Monday Dec. 22 – Thursday, Dec.25, from 10p.m.-2a.m.); and family-friendly movies like Run Fatboy Run (Monday, Dec. 8, at 11:30p.m.), Angus Thongs and Perfect Snogging (Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 12a.m.) and Ramona and Beezus (Monday, Dec. 15, at 11:30p.m.).

NICKTOONS

Nicktoons is stuffing viewers' stockings this holiday season with the first two seasons of the 2003 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series from Dec. 22 – 28, at 8:00 p.m. (ET) and The Legend of Korra Book 4 premieres every Friday during December, at 9:00 p.m. (ET).

TEENNICK:

TeenNick Top 10 holiday special – Friday, Dec. 5, at 10 p.m. (ET)

Nick Cannon shares his weekly music video playlist and discusses what's hot in music, videos and pop culture. Special guests: Kendall Schmidt, Kalin and Myles.

TeenNick is also treating viewers to classic Nickelodeon holiday-themed episodes and movies every Thursday, at 9:00 p.m. (ET). The line-up includes Drake & Josh, iCarly, Big Time Rush, Victorious, A Fairly Odd Christmas, Drake & Josh Christmas and encores of the Nickelodeon original TV movie Santa Hunters, Nicky, Ricky Dicky & Dawn, and The Thundermans.

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