UPDATE: Added Nickelodeon's official press release announcing the news below!
As the countdown to San Diego Comic-Con 2015 begins, here is the first look at Nickelodeon's booth and scheduled events for the four-day expo:
Nickelodeon will kick-off its SDCC activities with a daylong "Throwback Thursday" celebration, featuring appearances from '90s favorites such as Kel Mitchell from "Kenan & Kel", Stick Stickly and "Rugrats" characters Tommy, Chuckie and Angelica.
In addition to ongoing booth activities such as signings, character appearances, chances for fans to lend their voices to a scene from an animated show in a recording booth as well as have their motions and expressions mimicked by their favorite animated Nick characters, Nickelodeon has a slate of panels scheduled highlighting their animated series including "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Sanjay and Craig".
Nickelodeon also has a special "Nickelodeon's Variety Show ft. 'Breadwinners' Live!" planned at the Horton Grand Theater on Saturday (free tickets to attend will be available at the autograph area of Comic-Con's Sails Pavilion). The cartoon celebration will include a table read with the "Breadwinners" cast and the world premiere of two of Nickelodeon's upcoming brand-new animated series "Pig Goat Banana Cricket" and "The Loud House".
The full details of Nickelodeon's Comic-Con panels are below:
San Diego Comic-Con will be held from Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th July 2015.
Friday, July 10: "Nickelodeon's 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' – Turtle Power!" panel featuring executive producers Ciro Nieli and Brandon Auman; voice actors Seth Green (Leonardo), Rob Paulsen (Donatello), Greg Cipes (Michelangelo), Eric Bauza (Tiger Claw), Fred Tatasciore (Rocksteady) and moderator Andre Meadows.
Saturday, July 11: "Are you ready kids? Nickelodeon's 'SpongeBob SquarePants'" panel featuring a live table read of the episode "Idiot Box" with Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick Star), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward) and Dee Bradley Baker (all other Bikini Bottom citizens). The performance will be followed by a Q&A with the cast and creative director Vincent Waller, with a sneak peek at a brand new episode. The panel will be hosted by Nickelodeon.
Sunday, July 12: "Nickelodeon Animation featuring 'Sanjay and Craig' – Noiice!" panel featuring a live table read followed by a Q&A with creators and co-executive producers Jim Dirschberger and Jay Howell, and voice actors Chris Hardwick, Maulik Pancholy, Matt Jones and special guests. The panel will be moderated by Claudia Spinelli, Nickelodeon's VP of current series animation, and will include sneak peeks for "Sanjay and Craig" and "Harvey Beaks," plus previews of new shows "Pig Goat Banana Cricket" and "The Loud House."
Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release via TV by the Numbers:
Nickelodeon heads to Comic-Con International: San Diego 2015 to showcase its rich content through an innovative booth design, fan activations, talent-driven panels and more.
Nickelodeon's 1800 sq. foot booth (#4113) is inspired by the excitement and imagination streaming out of its Burbank Animation Studio. Sky-rocketing from the floor to the ceiling of the convention center, the booth's bold collage design showcases series like Pig Goat Banana Cricket, Harvey Beaks, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sanjay and Craig, SpongeBob SquarePants and more.
The booth will feature activations that include: a voice record room where fans can lend their own voices to select scenes from their favorite Nick TV shows; a facial recognition booth where attendees can become their favorite characters; a "Throwback Thursday" (#TBT) celebration; and autograph signings with Tom Kenny, Kel Mitchell and more.
Nickelodeon will present three panels: Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Turtle Power!; Are you ready, kids? Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants; and Nickelodeon Animation featuring Sanjay and Craig – Noiice!, which will give fans a behind-the-scenes look at Sanjay and Craig, Harvey Beaks and the upcoming series Pig Goat Banana Cricket and The Loud House.
In addition, Nickelodeon Animation will take over the Horton Grand Theater to bring fans Nickelodeon's Variety Show ft. Breadwinners Live!, a cartoon-copia of surprises including swag bags packed with exclusive collectibles on Saturday, July 11.
The following is a full rundown of the panels and booth activity:
PANELS
Friday, July 10
Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Turtle Power! – Secrets of the ooze are revealed by the mutated minds making Nickelodeon's hit animated series. Moderated by the internet's biggest fanboy, Andre Meadows (aka "@BlackNerd"), the panel features executive producers Ciro Nieli and Brandon Auman as they provide sneak peeks into season four and discuss the epic and bizarre adventures in store for the four talking turtles. Also on hand will be the extraordinary and talented voice actors of our TMNT world; Seth Green (Leonardo), Rob Paulsen (Donatello), Greg Cipes (Michelangelo), Eric Bauza (Tiger Claw), Fred Tatasciore (Rocksteady) and more special guests! Booyakasha!
Saturday, July 11
Are you ready, kids? Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants – The cast of SpongeBob is back! We've assembled all your Bikini Bottom favorites to perform the episode "Idiot Box" at a live table read as chosen by fans online. Featuring Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick Star), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward) and Dee Bradley Baker (all other Bikini Bottomites). Following the performance will be a Q&A with the cast and creative director, Vincent Waller. Plus, a sneak peek at a brand new episode and fan trivia with prizes! Hosted by Claudia Spinelli, VP of Current Series Animation for Nickelodeon. All landlubbers welcome!
Sunday, July 12
Nickelodeon Animation featuring Sanjay and Craig – Noiice! – Sanjay and Craig returns to Comic Con with a live table read followed by a Q&A with the cast and creators. Featuring creators and co-executive producers Jim Dirschberger and Jay Howell, and voice talent Chris Hardwick (The Nerdist), Maulik Pancholy (30 Rock), Matt Jones (Breaking Bad) and other special guests. Moderated by Claudia Spinelli, VP of Current Series Animation for Nickelodeon. But that's not all! After the Q&A we're screening, sneak peeks from Sanjay and Craig and Harvey Beaks, plus, a special preview of Nick Animation's upcoming brand new shows Pig Goat Banana Cricket and The Loud House.
SPECIAL EVENT
Saturday, July 11, Location: The Horton Grand Theater
Nickelodeon's Variety Show ft. Breadwinners Live! – Nickelodeon Animation takes over the Horton Grand Theater to bring you a cartoon-copia of surprises including swag bags packed with exclusive collectibles! Hosted by DJ Boogie. Ticket Required: get free tickets in the Autograph Area of Comic Con's Sails Pavilion. Come hang out, crush some snacks and enjoy the show! You can meet SpongeBob, Patrick and the Dino Charge Power Rangers, watch exclusive cartoons and the world premiere of two brand new shows, Pig Goat Banana Cricket and The Loud House. See the stars of Henry Danger unmask a super-secret surprise and laugh with the voice cast of Breadwinners as they perform and sing at a live table read! Yip-Yip! Scheduled to appear are Robbie Daymond (SwaySway), Eric Bauza (Buhdeuce) and special guests. This is the one-night-only kids and family event full of amazement that you won't want to miss.
ONGOING BOOTH ACTIVITY
* #TBT: Nickelodeon kicks-off SDCC with a "Throwback Thursday" day-long celebration featuring an appearance and autograph signing with Kenan & Kel star Kel Mitchell; a photo opportunity with the beloved '90s character Stick Stickly; appearances by the Rugrats costumed characters Tommy, Chucky and Angelica; and exclusive giveaways.
* VO Your Favorite Show: The center of the Nick booth will feature a voice record booth where fans can test their voiceover skills by recording their own scene from a popular Nick animated show. Participants will be video recorded and will receive an email of the video featuring a side-by-side of the booth with the animated scene to share with friends. Nickelodeon partnered with digital agency RED Interactive Agency to create the experience which will be open to fans each day of Comic-Con.
* Nito–Get Animated App: Nickelodeon teams up with Nito (www.NitoApp.com) to allow kids (and big kids) to "become" their favorite Nick characters. Step into the booth and voila - your movements and expressions are mimicked perfectly by SpongeBob, Korra, Harvey Beaks, and more! You can take part in a real animated scene and will then be emailed a video to share (and show off with).
* Autograph Signings: During the convention, Nickelodeon talent will sign autographs for fans. Signing opportunities include: Kel Mitchell, SpongeBob SquarePants voice talent, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles talent and executive producers, Sanjay and Craig creators and talent, Breadwinners creators, Pig Goat Banana Cricket creators, The Loud House creator, The Legend of Korra co-creators/executive producers, and the Power Rangers Dino Charge cast.
* Costumed Characters Appearances: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star, Rugrats and Power Rangers Dino Charge characters will make appearances during the convention.
* Giveaways: Fans have chances to win special products over the course of the convention.
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