The Game Shakers travel to Alaska to find Lance (Elisha Henig, "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn", "The Duda Brothers"), the kid who stole their new game Nasty Goats, in this super clip from the latest brand-new episode of "Game Shakers"! Lance has one demand - a romantic mac n' cheese dinner with local weather woman Sophia Sanchez (Hilty Bowen)!:
Catch more brand-new episodes of "Game Shakers" every Saturday at 8:00pm ET/PT on Nickelodeon USA! Plus, download the Game Shakers' brand-new app, "Nasty Goats", available now on iTunes, Amazon and Google!
Additional source: Game Shakers Wiki, IMDb.
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Monday, February 22, 2016
Host Blake Shelton Takes You Behind the Scenes Of Kids' Choice Awards 2016!
The 2016 Kids' Choice Awards is almost here! All your favorite stars from Kira Kosarin, Jack Griffo, Laura Marano, Jace Norman, Brec Bassinger, Cree Cicchino, Madisyn Shipman to Thomas Kuc, Benjamin Lil P-Nut" Flores, Jr., Coy Stewart, Isabela Moner, Heidi Klum, Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz, the stars of "Dance Moms", "Star Wars" and director Mike G. are busy working to bring you the best KCA's ever!
This year's host, Blake Shelton, takes you BTS (behind-the-scenes, not Blake Tollison Shelton) to give you an exclusive look at all the magic that happens behind the camera. Check out your awesome host and KCA nominees as they prepare for the big night, and don't forget to tune into the 2016 Kids' Choice Awards, airing live on Nickelodeon USA, Nickelodeon Canada and Nickelodeon Australia & New Zealand on Saturday, March 12, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) and on Nickelodeon channels around the world within hours of the live show, including Sunday 13th March 2016 from 5:00pm on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland/HD!:
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This year's host, Blake Shelton, takes you BTS (behind-the-scenes, not Blake Tollison Shelton) to give you an exclusive look at all the magic that happens behind the camera. Check out your awesome host and KCA nominees as they prepare for the big night, and don't forget to tune into the 2016 Kids' Choice Awards, airing live on Nickelodeon USA, Nickelodeon Canada and Nickelodeon Australia & New Zealand on Saturday, March 12, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) and on Nickelodeon channels around the world within hours of the live show, including Sunday 13th March 2016 from 5:00pm on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland/HD!:
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Krusty Krab Promotion - SpongeBob SquarePants
In this Sponge-Tastic video clip from "SpongeBob SquarePants" episode "The Good Krabby Name", Mr. Krabs realises there are residents in Bikini Bottom that haven't yet been to the Krusty Krab! So, Mr. Krabs gets SpongeBob and Squidward to start promoting!:
Watch more SpongeBob SquarePants on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons!
Additional source: Encyclopedia SpongeBobia.
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Watch more SpongeBob SquarePants on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons!
Additional source: Encyclopedia SpongeBobia.
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Brain Warp - The Beat Goes On - Henry Danger
In this super sneak-peek video clip from the brand-new "Henry Danger" episode "The Beat Goes On", Dr Minyak (Mike Ostroski) has captured Charlotte (Riele Downs) and wants to make her destroy Captain Man (Cooper Barnes) and Kid Danger (Jace Norman) for him! He uses musical brain warping and Lil Biggy's (special guest star Benjamin Flores Jr., "Game Shakers") funky beats to try and convert her!:
Catch the brand-new "Henry Danger" episode "The Beat Goes On", premiering Friday 26th February 2016 at 4:30pm, only on Nickelodeon UK & Ireland/HD!
Additional sources: Henry Danger Wiki, Digiguide, IMDb.
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Catch the brand-new "Henry Danger" episode "The Beat Goes On", premiering Friday 26th February 2016 at 4:30pm, only on Nickelodeon UK & Ireland/HD!
Additional sources: Henry Danger Wiki, Digiguide, IMDb.
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Blake Shelton Shows You It’s Your World - Kids’ Choice Awards 2016
From the hit song 'Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)' by Silentó, to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and everything in between: the 2016 Kids' Choice Awards celebrates everything that's important to you with host Blake Shelton! Catch the show, airing live on Nickelodeon USA, Nickelodeon Canada and Nickelodeon Australia & New Zealand on Saturday, March 12, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) and on Nickelodeon channels around the world within hours of the live show, including Sunday 13th March 2016 from 5:00pm on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland/HD!:
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Sneak Peek Of Brand-New "Miraculous" Episode "Darkblade", Premiering 1/28 On Nickelodeon USA
To celebrate Nickelodeon USA premiering the brand-new "Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir" episode "Darkblade" on Sunday 28th February 2016 at 7:00pm ET/PT, Nick USA has unveiled a super sneak peek preview of the all-new "Miraculous" episode, which you can watch in the fantastic online streaming video clip here on Nick.com!
In the brand-new "Miraculous Ladybug" episode "Darkblade" (#114), after losing an election, D'Argencourt gets akumatized into Darkblade and recruits the unwilling citizens of Paris into an army of knights! In the super sneak peek, "Class Representative", Marinette decides to run for class representative and has to come up with a campaign!
Additional sources: Zap2it TV Listings, TheFutonCritic.com.
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In the brand-new "Miraculous Ladybug" episode "Darkblade" (#114), after losing an election, D'Argencourt gets akumatized into Darkblade and recruits the unwilling citizens of Paris into an army of knights! In the super sneak peek, "Class Representative", Marinette decides to run for class representative and has to come up with a campaign!
Additional sources: Zap2it TV Listings, TheFutonCritic.com.
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Knutsford 9-Year-Old YouTube Sensation Nominated For Award In Nickelodeon's 2016 Kids' Choice Awards
A nine-year-old boy from Knutsford in Cheshire has been nominated for an international children's award after gaining more than 600,000 followers on YouTube!
Ethan Gamer TV, as he is known on the video sharing website, has been nominated in the "UK Best Tipster" category of Nickelodeon's 2016 Kids' Choice Awards for his YouTube channel which shows him giving tips on how to play games and unboxing toys.
Ethan is now up against some of his biggest idols in the video blogging industry, such as 'Mr. Stampy Cat' and 'The Diamond Mine Cart'.
"It feels absolutely amazing," said Ethan in an interview with the Knutsford Guardian. "It feels incredible to be nominated with some of my favourite YouTubers.
"I would like to thank all my fans for supporting my channel and helping me get nominated for the award. I really appreciate it."
The awards, which cover a range of categories including 'Best Male Singer' with nominees including Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran, will be presented at a star-studded slime-filled event at the "Fabulous" Forum in Los Angeles, California on Saturday 12th March 2016.
"Sadly, I can't go as I'll be in school," added Ethan.
Ethan began his YouTube career two years ago when he created a channel as part of a 'father and son' project.
"He started watching other kids online and started watching people playing video games," said his father Kevin. "It just went from there. It has grown into something really big. People like to watch him because he is a funny guy.
"I support him with all the technical stuff, but it's him that the viewers tune in for. This is a massive achievement for Ethan, just to be nominated. We are so proud of him."
Ethan and his family are now urging Knutsford residents and fans to get online and vote for him.
Fans can vote for Ethan at kca.nick.co.uk, via the Nick Play app and on Twitter using the hashtags #KCA #VoteEthanGamerUK (each Tweet must include both hashtags for the vote to count). Visitors can view Ethan's YouTube channel at youtube.com/user/EthanGamerTV.
Tune into Nickelodeon's 2016 Kids' Choice Awards, Nickelodeon's 29th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, hosted by country music superstar Blake Shelton and UK hosts Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely, to find out if Ethan wins a coveted orange blimp on Sunday 13th March 2016 from 5:00pm, only on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK!
Congratulations and good luck, Ethan!
Follow NickALive! on Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, via RSS, on Instagram, and/or Facebook for the latest Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2016 News and Highlights!
Ethan Gamer TV, as he is known on the video sharing website, has been nominated in the "UK Best Tipster" category of Nickelodeon's 2016 Kids' Choice Awards for his YouTube channel which shows him giving tips on how to play games and unboxing toys.
Ethan is now up against some of his biggest idols in the video blogging industry, such as 'Mr. Stampy Cat' and 'The Diamond Mine Cart'.
"It feels absolutely amazing," said Ethan in an interview with the Knutsford Guardian. "It feels incredible to be nominated with some of my favourite YouTubers.
"I would like to thank all my fans for supporting my channel and helping me get nominated for the award. I really appreciate it."
The awards, which cover a range of categories including 'Best Male Singer' with nominees including Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran, will be presented at a star-studded slime-filled event at the "Fabulous" Forum in Los Angeles, California on Saturday 12th March 2016.
"Sadly, I can't go as I'll be in school," added Ethan.
Ethan began his YouTube career two years ago when he created a channel as part of a 'father and son' project.
"He started watching other kids online and started watching people playing video games," said his father Kevin. "It just went from there. It has grown into something really big. People like to watch him because he is a funny guy.
"I support him with all the technical stuff, but it's him that the viewers tune in for. This is a massive achievement for Ethan, just to be nominated. We are so proud of him."
Ethan and his family are now urging Knutsford residents and fans to get online and vote for him.
Fans can vote for Ethan at kca.nick.co.uk, via the Nick Play app and on Twitter using the hashtags #KCA #VoteEthanGamerUK (each Tweet must include both hashtags for the vote to count). Visitors can view Ethan's YouTube channel at youtube.com/user/EthanGamerTV.
Tune into Nickelodeon's 2016 Kids' Choice Awards, Nickelodeon's 29th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, hosted by country music superstar Blake Shelton and UK hosts Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely, to find out if Ethan wins a coveted orange blimp on Sunday 13th March 2016 from 5:00pm, only on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland and Nickelodeon HD UK!
Congratulations and good luck, Ethan!
Follow NickALive! on Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, via RSS, on Instagram, and/or Facebook for the latest Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2016 News and Highlights!
Nickelodeon Northern Europe To Premiere "Yo-Kai Watch" On Monday 9th May 2016
Hasbro and VIZ Media Europe have announced the exciting news that Nickelodeon Northern Europe will start to premiere and show the 26 episode first season of the popular anime series Yo-Kai Watch on Nickelodeon Germany (Deutschland), Nickelodeon Austria (Österreich), Nickelodeon Belgium (België; Flanders) and Nickelodeon Netherlands (Nederland) from Saturday 21st May 2016!
UPDATE: Nickelodeon Germany (Deutschland) has announced in a separate press release, below, that Nickelodeon Germany (Deutschland), Nickelodeon Austria (Österreich), Nickelodeon Belgium (België; Flanders) and Nickelodeon Netherlands (Nederland) will start to premiere and show Yo-Kai Watch weekdays at 15:20 Uhr from Monday 9th May 2016!
Yo-Kai Watch follows a boy named Nate (Keita in Japan), who, whilst searching for bugs in the woods one day, comes across a peculiar capsule machine next to a sacred tree. When he opens one of the capsules up, it brings forth the Yo-Kai Whisper, who gives Nate a device known as the Yo-Kai Watch. Using this, Nate is able to identify and see various different Yo-Kai that are haunting people and causing mischief. Joined by the cat Yo-Kai Jibanyan, Nate and Whisper start befriending all sorts of Yo-Kai, which Nate can summon to battle against more ill-intentioned Yo-Kai that happen to live in his town, causing terrible trouble. Nate also goes on adventures around the town with his Yo-Kai partners to help his human friends Bear (Kuma), Eddie (Kanchi), and Katie (Fumi-chan) deal with their various problems, often caused by other Yo-Kai. Later in the series, a new girl named Inaho moves into town, in a different homeroom class from Keita, and discovers her own Yo-Kai Watch and the Yo-Kai Usapyon, who wants her help in restoring the happiness of a scientist he accidentally upset, before opening up a detective agency to investigate the many Yo-Kai "crimes" plaguing the city.
"Yo-Kai Watch" is a co-production of Level 5, Dentsu Entertainment USA, Inc. and TV TOKYO Corporation, and is geared towards children aged 6 years and over. The Japanese anime television series is based on the hit Nintendo video game series "Yo-Kai Watch" ("妖怪ウォッチ Yōkai Wotchi?", trademarked in Japan as "Youkai Watch" and "Yokai Watch"; lit. "Monster Watch") developed by LEVEL-5, Inc, which has sold over 6.5 million units in Japan. With an imaginative plot, great characters, comedy and adventure, "Yo-Kai Watch" has become one of the most popular franchises of all time in Japan.
Hasbro also recently confirmed that they'll be bringing their line of "Yo-Kai Watch" toys to Germany later this year.
Original Nickelodeon Deutschland Press Release:
Deutschlandpremiere – Nickelodeon zeigt die neue Animationsserie 'Yo-kai Watch' ab dem 9. Mai
Deutschlandpremiere der neuen Animationsserie 'Yo-kai Watch' am 9. Mai um 15:20 Uhr bei Nickelodeon
Berlin, 14. April 2016 - Warum hat mein kleiner Bruder ständig Flausen im Kopf? Warum fühle ich mich plötzlich traurig und bin dann wieder gut gelaunt? Und warum scheint an manchen Tagen einfach alles schief zu gehen? Grund dafür sind die Yo-kai, kleine Wesen aus einer Parallelwelt. Sehen kann die Yo-kai nur Nate – und das stellt sein Leben ganz schön auf den Kopf. Nickelodeon zeigt die neue Animationsserie 'Yo-kai Watch' ab dem 9. Mai immer Montag bis Freitag um 15:20 Uhr.
Eigentlich wollte Nate nur ein paar seltene Käfer fangen, als er im Wald auf einen merkwürdigen, sehr alten Spielzeugautomaten trifft. Natürlich kann er nicht widerstehen eine Münze einzuwerfen und eine der staubigen Kugeln zu ziehen. Doch beim Öffnen erwartet ihn eine Überraschung – kein Spielzeug kommt zum Vorschein, sondern ein sehr aufmüpfiges kleines Wesen: Whisper. Aus Dankbarkeit über seine Befreiung schenkt er Nate eine besondere Uhr – die Yo-kai Watch – mit ihr ist er in der Lage auch die anderen Yo-kai in seiner Umgebung sehen zu können. Der Haken: Nate kann sie nie wieder abnehmen; aber will er das überhaupt?
Was Yo-kai sind? Whisper und seine Yo-kai Kollegen sind kleine Wesen aus einer Parallelwelt. Und sie beeinflussen das Verhalten der Menschen. Es gibt Yo-kai, die traurig oder wütend machen, welche die gute Laune versprühen, oder Yo-kai die einem Schmetterlinge in den Bauch zaubern. Ursprünglich stammt die Sage der Yo-kai aus dem japanischen Volksglauben. Ihnen wird nachgesagt im Verborgenen und für das menschliche Auge unsichtbar, Gefühle und Taten der Menschen zu steuern.
Jetzt, da Nate der einzige Mensch ist, der die Yo-kai sehen und mit ihnen sprechen kann, versucht er so gut es geht die kleinen Störenfriede zu bändigen. Mit seinem neuen Auftrag als Botschafter zwischen den Menschen und den Yo-kai erlebt er dabei viele spannende Abenteuer und schließt ungewöhnliche Freundschaften.
'Yo-kai Watch' ist eine Animationsserie im beliebten Anime-Stil, die auf einer gleichnamigen Videospielreihe basiert. Die erste Staffel umfasst 26 Episoden.
Premiere von 'Yo-kai Watch' bei Nickelodeon ist der 9. Mai. Ab dann zeigt der Kindersender die Serie immer Montag bis Freitag um 15:20 Uhr.
Über Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon ist eine der bekanntesten Kinder Entertainment-Brands der Welt und die Heimat einiger der beliebtesten Kinderserien derzeit, darunter 'SpongeBob Schwammkopf', 'Sam & Cat', 'Die Pinguine aus Madagascar' und 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'. Besonderes Programm-Highlight sind die jährlich stattfindenden 'Nickelodeon Kids‘ Choice Awards', eine starbesetzte Show, in der Kinder weltweit über ihre Lieblingsstars abstimmen. Nickelodeon bietet seinen jungen und jüngsten Zuschauern die perfekte Unterhaltung – und das nicht nur im TV sondern auch Online auf www.nick.de sowie über Mobile Apps: für Nickelodeon-Spaß überall und jederzeit. Die in Berlin entwickelte Nick Jr. App 'Spaß macht Schlau' wurde bei den Lovie Awards 2014 mit Bronze ausgezeichnet. Am 1. Oktober 2014 ist zudem der Programmblock 'Nicknight' gestartet, der sich an die Zielgruppe der jungen Erwachsenen richtet.
Nickelodeon ist Teil der Viacom International Media Networks GmbH. Zum Nickelodeon Unternehmen gehören neben dem Fernsehangebot für Kinder außerdem der Bereich Consumer Products, Freizeitangebote und Publishing Produkte. Nickelodeon Northern Europe, mit Hauptsitz in Berlin, strahlt die Nickelodeon Inhalte in 14 Länder Nordeuropas auf seinen Kanälen Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., Nick Hits, Teen Nick und Nicknight aus. Die Eigenproduktionen 'Het Huis Anubis' / 'Das Haus Anubis', 'Hotel 13', 'Nickelodeon Alaaarm' und 'Nick Battle' runden das Angebot von Nickelodeon in Nordeuropa ab.
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Official VIZ Media Europe press release from GamesPress via Gamasutra:
Paris-based VIZ Media Europe, the leader in Japanese Entertainment content in Europe, is thrilled to announce that the first season (26 episodes) of the animated TV series YO-KAI WATCH will debut on Cartoon Network in the UK on April 23rd, 2016. The animated TV series will also be available in more than 100 territories (Europe & Africa) on leading kids channels to ensure maximum exposure for the show.
European broadcasters
- France: BOING in April 2016 – Gulli on September 1 st, 2016 – Cartoon Network in March 2017
- Germany and Austria: Nickelodeon on May 21 st, 2016
- Italy: Cartoon Network in April 2016, later on BOING
- Spain: BOING in May, 2016
- Africa: BOING in May 2016
- Russia and Ukraine: channels to be announced soon – fall 2016
- Belgium and Netherlands: Nickelodeon on May 21 st, 2016
- Central and Eastern Europe, Nordics countries, Portugal, Turkey and Poland: Cartoon Network between April and May 2016
- Israel : Noga in Summer 2016
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The story of YO-KAI WATCH centers around a young boy, Nate, who gets a special watch empowering him to discover mysterious beings called “Yo-kai” that are everywhere to cause us little nuisances in our daily life. Nate’s role is to find out the reason for the Yo-kai’s mischievous behaviors and to talk them out of it, using his own creative wit and helped by his fellow Yo-kai that he befriends each time he solves a problem.
Created by the renowned Japanese video game company LEVEL-5, Inc., the YO-KAI WATCH franchise currently boasts a NINTENDO 3DS video game series, a top-rated animated TV series jointly produced by LEVEL-5, Inc., Dentsu Inc., and TV TOKYO Corporation, manga and related books published by SHOGAKUKAN INC, as well as toys (Hasbro, Inc.) and other merchandise.
With an imaginative plot, great characters and hilarious comedy, YO-KAI WATCH has become one of the most popular franchises of all time in Japan, in just 2 years!
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Yokai_Watch_UK
Official website: http://yokai-world.eu/
About VIZ Media Europe
Headquartered in Paris, France, VIZ Media Europe (VME) specializes in managing the development, marketing and distribution throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa of Japanese animated entertainment and graphic novels (manga). Owned by three of Japan's largest creators, publishers and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VME handles the comprehensive distribution, licensing and promotion of some of the most popular Japanese manga and animation properties for consumers of all ages. VME administers an integrated product line including graphic novels, consumer products, DVD and music. Current VME animated properties include: BLUE EXORCIST, BLEACH, DEATH NOTE, DORAEMON, HAMTARO, JEWELPET, ONE PUNCH MAN, TENKAI KNIGHTS, VICTORY KICKOFF!!
About YO-KAI WATCH™
YO-KAI WATCH ™ is a cross-media universe, following the hilarious misadventures of an average human boy and his involvement with the mischievous Yo-kai (invisible beings that are the cause of life’s daily annoyances) all around him. Our young hero obtains a special watch, empowering him to discover and summon the mysterious Yo-kai, befriend them and then work together to solve everyday problems… problems that are often caused by other trouble-making Yo-kai! Discover the adventures of Nate and his Yo-kai companions via video game, animated comedy series, comics, toys and video on demand. View full episodes on the official YO-KAI WATCH YouTube channel -- https://www.youtube.com/c/YOKAIWATCH -- and visit the official website at www.Yo-Kai-World.eu.
Original source: AFP Relaxnews; Additional source: RegularCapital.
Follow NickALive! on Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, via RSS, on Instagram, and/or Facebook for the latest Nickelodeon Germany News and Highlights!
UPDATE: Nickelodeon Germany (Deutschland) has announced in a separate press release, below, that Nickelodeon Germany (Deutschland), Nickelodeon Austria (Österreich), Nickelodeon Belgium (België; Flanders) and Nickelodeon Netherlands (Nederland) will start to premiere and show Yo-Kai Watch weekdays at 15:20 Uhr from Monday 9th May 2016!
Yo-Kai Watch follows a boy named Nate (Keita in Japan), who, whilst searching for bugs in the woods one day, comes across a peculiar capsule machine next to a sacred tree. When he opens one of the capsules up, it brings forth the Yo-Kai Whisper, who gives Nate a device known as the Yo-Kai Watch. Using this, Nate is able to identify and see various different Yo-Kai that are haunting people and causing mischief. Joined by the cat Yo-Kai Jibanyan, Nate and Whisper start befriending all sorts of Yo-Kai, which Nate can summon to battle against more ill-intentioned Yo-Kai that happen to live in his town, causing terrible trouble. Nate also goes on adventures around the town with his Yo-Kai partners to help his human friends Bear (Kuma), Eddie (Kanchi), and Katie (Fumi-chan) deal with their various problems, often caused by other Yo-Kai. Later in the series, a new girl named Inaho moves into town, in a different homeroom class from Keita, and discovers her own Yo-Kai Watch and the Yo-Kai Usapyon, who wants her help in restoring the happiness of a scientist he accidentally upset, before opening up a detective agency to investigate the many Yo-Kai "crimes" plaguing the city.
"Yo-Kai Watch" is a co-production of Level 5, Dentsu Entertainment USA, Inc. and TV TOKYO Corporation, and is geared towards children aged 6 years and over. The Japanese anime television series is based on the hit Nintendo video game series "Yo-Kai Watch" ("妖怪ウォッチ Yōkai Wotchi?", trademarked in Japan as "Youkai Watch" and "Yokai Watch"; lit. "Monster Watch") developed by LEVEL-5, Inc, which has sold over 6.5 million units in Japan. With an imaginative plot, great characters, comedy and adventure, "Yo-Kai Watch" has become one of the most popular franchises of all time in Japan.
Hasbro also recently confirmed that they'll be bringing their line of "Yo-Kai Watch" toys to Germany later this year.
Original Nickelodeon Deutschland Press Release:
Deutschlandpremiere – Nickelodeon zeigt die neue Animationsserie 'Yo-kai Watch' ab dem 9. Mai
Deutschlandpremiere der neuen Animationsserie 'Yo-kai Watch' am 9. Mai um 15:20 Uhr bei Nickelodeon
Berlin, 14. April 2016 - Warum hat mein kleiner Bruder ständig Flausen im Kopf? Warum fühle ich mich plötzlich traurig und bin dann wieder gut gelaunt? Und warum scheint an manchen Tagen einfach alles schief zu gehen? Grund dafür sind die Yo-kai, kleine Wesen aus einer Parallelwelt. Sehen kann die Yo-kai nur Nate – und das stellt sein Leben ganz schön auf den Kopf. Nickelodeon zeigt die neue Animationsserie 'Yo-kai Watch' ab dem 9. Mai immer Montag bis Freitag um 15:20 Uhr.
Eigentlich wollte Nate nur ein paar seltene Käfer fangen, als er im Wald auf einen merkwürdigen, sehr alten Spielzeugautomaten trifft. Natürlich kann er nicht widerstehen eine Münze einzuwerfen und eine der staubigen Kugeln zu ziehen. Doch beim Öffnen erwartet ihn eine Überraschung – kein Spielzeug kommt zum Vorschein, sondern ein sehr aufmüpfiges kleines Wesen: Whisper. Aus Dankbarkeit über seine Befreiung schenkt er Nate eine besondere Uhr – die Yo-kai Watch – mit ihr ist er in der Lage auch die anderen Yo-kai in seiner Umgebung sehen zu können. Der Haken: Nate kann sie nie wieder abnehmen; aber will er das überhaupt?
Was Yo-kai sind? Whisper und seine Yo-kai Kollegen sind kleine Wesen aus einer Parallelwelt. Und sie beeinflussen das Verhalten der Menschen. Es gibt Yo-kai, die traurig oder wütend machen, welche die gute Laune versprühen, oder Yo-kai die einem Schmetterlinge in den Bauch zaubern. Ursprünglich stammt die Sage der Yo-kai aus dem japanischen Volksglauben. Ihnen wird nachgesagt im Verborgenen und für das menschliche Auge unsichtbar, Gefühle und Taten der Menschen zu steuern.
Jetzt, da Nate der einzige Mensch ist, der die Yo-kai sehen und mit ihnen sprechen kann, versucht er so gut es geht die kleinen Störenfriede zu bändigen. Mit seinem neuen Auftrag als Botschafter zwischen den Menschen und den Yo-kai erlebt er dabei viele spannende Abenteuer und schließt ungewöhnliche Freundschaften.
'Yo-kai Watch' ist eine Animationsserie im beliebten Anime-Stil, die auf einer gleichnamigen Videospielreihe basiert. Die erste Staffel umfasst 26 Episoden.
Premiere von 'Yo-kai Watch' bei Nickelodeon ist der 9. Mai. Ab dann zeigt der Kindersender die Serie immer Montag bis Freitag um 15:20 Uhr.
Über Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon ist eine der bekanntesten Kinder Entertainment-Brands der Welt und die Heimat einiger der beliebtesten Kinderserien derzeit, darunter 'SpongeBob Schwammkopf', 'Sam & Cat', 'Die Pinguine aus Madagascar' und 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'. Besonderes Programm-Highlight sind die jährlich stattfindenden 'Nickelodeon Kids‘ Choice Awards', eine starbesetzte Show, in der Kinder weltweit über ihre Lieblingsstars abstimmen. Nickelodeon bietet seinen jungen und jüngsten Zuschauern die perfekte Unterhaltung – und das nicht nur im TV sondern auch Online auf www.nick.de sowie über Mobile Apps: für Nickelodeon-Spaß überall und jederzeit. Die in Berlin entwickelte Nick Jr. App 'Spaß macht Schlau' wurde bei den Lovie Awards 2014 mit Bronze ausgezeichnet. Am 1. Oktober 2014 ist zudem der Programmblock 'Nicknight' gestartet, der sich an die Zielgruppe der jungen Erwachsenen richtet.
Nickelodeon ist Teil der Viacom International Media Networks GmbH. Zum Nickelodeon Unternehmen gehören neben dem Fernsehangebot für Kinder außerdem der Bereich Consumer Products, Freizeitangebote und Publishing Produkte. Nickelodeon Northern Europe, mit Hauptsitz in Berlin, strahlt die Nickelodeon Inhalte in 14 Länder Nordeuropas auf seinen Kanälen Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., Nick Hits, Teen Nick und Nicknight aus. Die Eigenproduktionen 'Het Huis Anubis' / 'Das Haus Anubis', 'Hotel 13', 'Nickelodeon Alaaarm' und 'Nick Battle' runden das Angebot von Nickelodeon in Nordeuropa ab.
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Official VIZ Media Europe press release from GamesPress via Gamasutra:
Paris-based VIZ Media Europe, the leader in Japanese Entertainment content in Europe, is thrilled to announce that the first season (26 episodes) of the animated TV series YO-KAI WATCH will debut on Cartoon Network in the UK on April 23rd, 2016. The animated TV series will also be available in more than 100 territories (Europe & Africa) on leading kids channels to ensure maximum exposure for the show.
European broadcasters
- France: BOING in April 2016 – Gulli on September 1 st, 2016 – Cartoon Network in March 2017
- Germany and Austria: Nickelodeon on May 21 st, 2016
- Italy: Cartoon Network in April 2016, later on BOING
- Spain: BOING in May, 2016
- Africa: BOING in May 2016
- Russia and Ukraine: channels to be announced soon – fall 2016
- Belgium and Netherlands: Nickelodeon on May 21 st, 2016
- Central and Eastern Europe, Nordics countries, Portugal, Turkey and Poland: Cartoon Network between April and May 2016
- Israel : Noga in Summer 2016
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The story of YO-KAI WATCH centers around a young boy, Nate, who gets a special watch empowering him to discover mysterious beings called “Yo-kai” that are everywhere to cause us little nuisances in our daily life. Nate’s role is to find out the reason for the Yo-kai’s mischievous behaviors and to talk them out of it, using his own creative wit and helped by his fellow Yo-kai that he befriends each time he solves a problem.
Created by the renowned Japanese video game company LEVEL-5, Inc., the YO-KAI WATCH franchise currently boasts a NINTENDO 3DS video game series, a top-rated animated TV series jointly produced by LEVEL-5, Inc., Dentsu Inc., and TV TOKYO Corporation, manga and related books published by SHOGAKUKAN INC, as well as toys (Hasbro, Inc.) and other merchandise.
With an imaginative plot, great characters and hilarious comedy, YO-KAI WATCH has become one of the most popular franchises of all time in Japan, in just 2 years!
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Yokai_Watch_UK
Official website: http://yokai-world.eu/
About VIZ Media Europe
Headquartered in Paris, France, VIZ Media Europe (VME) specializes in managing the development, marketing and distribution throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa of Japanese animated entertainment and graphic novels (manga). Owned by three of Japan's largest creators, publishers and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VME handles the comprehensive distribution, licensing and promotion of some of the most popular Japanese manga and animation properties for consumers of all ages. VME administers an integrated product line including graphic novels, consumer products, DVD and music. Current VME animated properties include: BLUE EXORCIST, BLEACH, DEATH NOTE, DORAEMON, HAMTARO, JEWELPET, ONE PUNCH MAN, TENKAI KNIGHTS, VICTORY KICKOFF!!
About YO-KAI WATCH™
YO-KAI WATCH ™ is a cross-media universe, following the hilarious misadventures of an average human boy and his involvement with the mischievous Yo-kai (invisible beings that are the cause of life’s daily annoyances) all around him. Our young hero obtains a special watch, empowering him to discover and summon the mysterious Yo-kai, befriend them and then work together to solve everyday problems… problems that are often caused by other trouble-making Yo-kai! Discover the adventures of Nate and his Yo-kai companions via video game, animated comedy series, comics, toys and video on demand. View full episodes on the official YO-KAI WATCH YouTube channel -- https://www.youtube.com/c/YOKAIWATCH -- and visit the official website at www.Yo-Kai-World.eu.
Original source: AFP Relaxnews; Additional source: RegularCapital.
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Nickelodeon And Spike To Make Kids Version Of "Lip Sync Battle"
Building on the huge success of Lip Sync Battle, Spike and Nickelodeon are teaming with the series' producers to develop a Lip Sync Battle Jr. spinoff of the pop culture hit, reports Deadline!
Lip Sync Battle Jr. is described as a fresh take on Spike's series, celebrating kids' love of music and comedy, mixed with new variety elements. Executive produced by Casey Patterson Entertainment and Matador, Lip Sync Battle is the most-watched original series in Spike's history. The show is averaging over 4 million viewers in its Thursday 10pm time slot and has more than half a billion views online, according to Spike.
The series has featured lip sync-offs between stars like Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Tatum (featuring Beyonce), Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt, and Dwayne Johnson and Jimmy Fallon.
Spike has ordered a Lip Sync Battle Jr. special that will air later this year on both Spike and Nickelodeon. In addition, sister Viacom brands are also developing special editions of Lip Sync Battle events.
"On the long list of wonderful surprises about Lip Sync Battle is our family co-viewing," executive producers Casey Patterson and Jay Peterson said in a statement. "Lip Sync Battle's multigenerational appeal is our favorite part of the show, and the whole Lip Sync Battle family is very excited about developing a new music-based comedy-variety format to showcase how much our Lip Sync Battle kids rock. It's all the fun of Lip Sync Battle, only smaller."
Hosted by LL Cool J with Chrissy Tiegen as commentator, Lip Sync Battle features celebrities going head to head in lip-syncing the song of their choice - battling for bragging rights. The series is executive produced by Patterson of Casey Patterson Entertainment, Peterson of Matador Content, John Krasinski, Stephen Merchant and 8 Million Plus Productions. The series' success has lead to the creation of various international adaptions in the UK, Poland, Canada, Chile, Indonesia, China and Philippines.
The popular franchise was born out of a popular segment on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. After NBC passed on the original idea, the series found its way to Spike, which was looking to rebrand itself as a more female-friendly network. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Spike’s Executive VP original programming Sharon Levy noted how Lip Sync skews a 60 percent female audience.
Nickelodeon is expected to announce the networks eleventh season renewal of SpongeBob SquarePants at Nickelodeon Upfront 2016 on Wednesday 2nd March 2016 In New York City.
Lip Synch Battle Jr. joins the trend of kids versions of established reality series, including Fox's MasterChef Jr. and upcoming So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation as well as the Spanish-language The Voice Kids.
Original Spike Press Release via the official Spike Press Center:
Spike Press Release – Spike and Nickelodeon Developing "Lip Sync Battle Jr." with Casey Patterson Entertainment and Matador
SPIKE AND NICKELODEON DEVELOPING "LIP SYNC BATTLE JR." WITH CASEY PATTERSON ENTERTAINMENT AND MATADOR
New York, NY, February 22, 2016 – Spike and Nickelodeon are joining forces with the hit-makers behind "Lip Sync Battle," Casey Patterson Entertainment and Matador, to develop "Lip Sync Battle Jr." a spinoff of Spike's breakthrough original series.
"Lip Sync Battle" is a multiplatform juggernaut that has garnered record ratings for Spike and over half a billion views online.
Spike has ordered a "Lip Sync Battle Jr." special that will telecast later this year on both Spike and Nickelodeon. In addition, sister Viacom brands are also developing special editions of "Lip Sync Battle" events.
"Lip Sync Battle Jr." will celebrate kids' love of music and comedy featuring the battles viewers have come to know and love with new variety elements designed to let the little ones shine. The series will be a fresh take on Spike's star-studded series.
"On the long list of wonderful surprises about Lip Sync Battle is our family co-viewing. Lip Sync Battle's multigenerational appeal is our favorite part of the show and the whole Lip Sync Battle family is very excited about developing a new music based, comedy variety format to showcase how much our Lip Sync Battle kids rock! It's all the fun of Lip Sync Battle, only smaller," said Executive Producers Casey Patterson and Jay Peterson in a joint statement.
"Lip Sync Battle" is the most-watched original series in Spike's history and is currently averaging over 4 million viewers on Thursdays at 10:00pm ET/PT.
About Lip Sync Battle:
The critically-acclaimed and award-nominated "Lip Sync Battle" features celebrities going head to head – lip-syncing the song of their choice – battling for the coolest bragging rights on the planet. The series is a ratings and multiplatform superstar for Spike and is the most-watched original series in network history. "Lip Sync Battle" is executive produced by Casey Patterson of Casey Patterson Entertainment, Jay Peterson of Matador, John Krasinski, Stephen Merchant and 8 Million Plus Productions.
"Lip Sync Battle" can be seen in over 130 countries and territories worldwide. The UK version launched January 9 on Viacom’s Channel 5 and was the top-rated show in the 16-34 demographic in the time period.
Spike TV is available in 91.4 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV’s Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike TV’s press site at http://www.spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter @spiketvpr for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.
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Original source: NICK&MORE; Additional source: EW.com.
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Lip Sync Battle Jr. is described as a fresh take on Spike's series, celebrating kids' love of music and comedy, mixed with new variety elements. Executive produced by Casey Patterson Entertainment and Matador, Lip Sync Battle is the most-watched original series in Spike's history. The show is averaging over 4 million viewers in its Thursday 10pm time slot and has more than half a billion views online, according to Spike.
The series has featured lip sync-offs between stars like Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Tatum (featuring Beyonce), Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt, and Dwayne Johnson and Jimmy Fallon.
Spike has ordered a Lip Sync Battle Jr. special that will air later this year on both Spike and Nickelodeon. In addition, sister Viacom brands are also developing special editions of Lip Sync Battle events.
"On the long list of wonderful surprises about Lip Sync Battle is our family co-viewing," executive producers Casey Patterson and Jay Peterson said in a statement. "Lip Sync Battle's multigenerational appeal is our favorite part of the show, and the whole Lip Sync Battle family is very excited about developing a new music-based comedy-variety format to showcase how much our Lip Sync Battle kids rock. It's all the fun of Lip Sync Battle, only smaller."
Hosted by LL Cool J with Chrissy Tiegen as commentator, Lip Sync Battle features celebrities going head to head in lip-syncing the song of their choice - battling for bragging rights. The series is executive produced by Patterson of Casey Patterson Entertainment, Peterson of Matador Content, John Krasinski, Stephen Merchant and 8 Million Plus Productions. The series' success has lead to the creation of various international adaptions in the UK, Poland, Canada, Chile, Indonesia, China and Philippines.
The popular franchise was born out of a popular segment on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. After NBC passed on the original idea, the series found its way to Spike, which was looking to rebrand itself as a more female-friendly network. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Spike’s Executive VP original programming Sharon Levy noted how Lip Sync skews a 60 percent female audience.
Nickelodeon is expected to announce the networks eleventh season renewal of SpongeBob SquarePants at Nickelodeon Upfront 2016 on Wednesday 2nd March 2016 In New York City.
Lip Synch Battle Jr. joins the trend of kids versions of established reality series, including Fox's MasterChef Jr. and upcoming So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation as well as the Spanish-language The Voice Kids.
Original Spike Press Release via the official Spike Press Center:
Spike Press Release – Spike and Nickelodeon Developing "Lip Sync Battle Jr." with Casey Patterson Entertainment and Matador
SPIKE AND NICKELODEON DEVELOPING "LIP SYNC BATTLE JR." WITH CASEY PATTERSON ENTERTAINMENT AND MATADOR
New York, NY, February 22, 2016 – Spike and Nickelodeon are joining forces with the hit-makers behind "Lip Sync Battle," Casey Patterson Entertainment and Matador, to develop "Lip Sync Battle Jr." a spinoff of Spike's breakthrough original series.
"Lip Sync Battle" is a multiplatform juggernaut that has garnered record ratings for Spike and over half a billion views online.
Spike has ordered a "Lip Sync Battle Jr." special that will telecast later this year on both Spike and Nickelodeon. In addition, sister Viacom brands are also developing special editions of "Lip Sync Battle" events.
"Lip Sync Battle Jr." will celebrate kids' love of music and comedy featuring the battles viewers have come to know and love with new variety elements designed to let the little ones shine. The series will be a fresh take on Spike's star-studded series.
"On the long list of wonderful surprises about Lip Sync Battle is our family co-viewing. Lip Sync Battle's multigenerational appeal is our favorite part of the show and the whole Lip Sync Battle family is very excited about developing a new music based, comedy variety format to showcase how much our Lip Sync Battle kids rock! It's all the fun of Lip Sync Battle, only smaller," said Executive Producers Casey Patterson and Jay Peterson in a joint statement.
"Lip Sync Battle" is the most-watched original series in Spike's history and is currently averaging over 4 million viewers on Thursdays at 10:00pm ET/PT.
About Lip Sync Battle:
The critically-acclaimed and award-nominated "Lip Sync Battle" features celebrities going head to head – lip-syncing the song of their choice – battling for the coolest bragging rights on the planet. The series is a ratings and multiplatform superstar for Spike and is the most-watched original series in network history. "Lip Sync Battle" is executive produced by Casey Patterson of Casey Patterson Entertainment, Jay Peterson of Matador, John Krasinski, Stephen Merchant and 8 Million Plus Productions.
"Lip Sync Battle" can be seen in over 130 countries and territories worldwide. The UK version launched January 9 on Viacom’s Channel 5 and was the top-rated show in the 16-34 demographic in the time period.
Spike TV is available in 91.4 million homes and is a division of Viacom Media Networks. A unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), Viacom Media Networks is one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV’s Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike TV’s press site at http://www.spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter @spiketvpr for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.
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Original source: NICK&MORE; Additional source: EW.com.
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Nick Jr. UK's "Lily's Driftwood Bay" And "Puffin Rock" Finalists In The 2016 British Animation Awards
The British Animation Awards has announced the very exciting Nickelodeon UK news that the popular Nick Jr. UK animated series Puffin Rock and Lily's Driftwood Bay have been nominated for awards in the 2016 British Animation Awards (BAAs)!
Held every two years, the British Animation Awards, now in its 20th year, reward the very best in British animation across a variety of categories.
This year's ceremony will be held at London's BFI Southbank on Thursday 10th March 2016.
Lily's Driftwood Bay has been nominated for Best Preschool Series in this years British Animation Awards for the sentimental episode "Goodbye Seabird", in which Lily helps Bull find the perfect way to say goodbye to his old friend, Razorbill.
Additionally, the Irish actor and comedian Chris O'Dowd (Moone Boy, The IT Crowd, Bridesmaids) has been nominated for the "Best Voice Performance" BAA award for his narration in the Puffin Rock episode "Night Lights". In the episode, Oona makes a nighttime trip to the sea all by herself.
"We are incredibly excited to be putting on this wonderful celebration of British animation in the 20th year since the British Animation Awards began," said BAA director, Jayne Pilling.
"We've had some fantastic winners over the years but the calibre of this year's finalists prove that the animation industry is in better health than ever!"
Animation students and fans will also have a chance to reward their favourite work in the Public Choice Awards for Favourite Short Film and Music Video and younger viewers will also have their say in the Children's Choice Award, where a panel of young children will choose from the finalists in both the children’s categories.
Below is a full list of finalists in the children's categories of the 2016 British Animation Awards:
Best Preschool Series
Hey Duggee: The Omelette Badge
Producer Janine Voong
Produced by Studio AKA for CBeebies
Clangers: I am the Eggbot
Producer Dan Maddicott
Produced by Coolabi Productions and Factory for CBeebies
Lily's Driftwood Bay: Goodbye
Producer Colin Williams
Produced by Sixteen South for Nick Jr.
Best Children’s Series and Children’s Choice
Scream Street: Resus Rocks
Producer Phil Chalk
Produced by Coolabi Productions and Factory in association with ZDF Enterprises for CBBC
The Amazing World of Gumball: The Shell
Producer Sarah Fell Animation
Produced by Turner Broadcasting for Cartoon Network
Rastamouse: School of Rock
Producers Eugenio Perez and Gregory Boardman
Produced by Three Stones Media/The Rastamouse Company for CBeebies
Best Voice Performance
Rastamouse: Discovery Day
William Vanderpuye
Produced by Three Stones Media/The Rastamouse Company for CBeebies
Stick Man
Martin Freeman
Produced by Magic Light Pictures
Puffin Rock: Night Lights
Chris O’Dowd
Produced by Dog Ears for Nick Jr.
Best Long Form
Stick Man
Producers Michael Rose and Martin Pope
Produced by Magic Light Pictures
Children of the Holocaust
Producer Kath Shackleton
Produced by Fettle Animation for BBC Learning
Shaun the Sheep: The Movie
Producers Julie Lockhart and Paul Kewley
Produced by Aardman Animations for Studio Canal
Good luck to Nickelodeon and everyone nominated in the 2016 British Animation Awards!
Sources: Licensing.biz, Kidscreen, IMDb, Wikipedia.
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Held every two years, the British Animation Awards, now in its 20th year, reward the very best in British animation across a variety of categories.
This year's ceremony will be held at London's BFI Southbank on Thursday 10th March 2016.
Lily's Driftwood Bay has been nominated for Best Preschool Series in this years British Animation Awards for the sentimental episode "Goodbye Seabird", in which Lily helps Bull find the perfect way to say goodbye to his old friend, Razorbill.
Additionally, the Irish actor and comedian Chris O'Dowd (Moone Boy, The IT Crowd, Bridesmaids) has been nominated for the "Best Voice Performance" BAA award for his narration in the Puffin Rock episode "Night Lights". In the episode, Oona makes a nighttime trip to the sea all by herself.
"We are incredibly excited to be putting on this wonderful celebration of British animation in the 20th year since the British Animation Awards began," said BAA director, Jayne Pilling.
"We've had some fantastic winners over the years but the calibre of this year's finalists prove that the animation industry is in better health than ever!"
Animation students and fans will also have a chance to reward their favourite work in the Public Choice Awards for Favourite Short Film and Music Video and younger viewers will also have their say in the Children's Choice Award, where a panel of young children will choose from the finalists in both the children’s categories.
Below is a full list of finalists in the children's categories of the 2016 British Animation Awards:
Best Preschool Series
Hey Duggee: The Omelette Badge
Producer Janine Voong
Produced by Studio AKA for CBeebies
Clangers: I am the Eggbot
Producer Dan Maddicott
Produced by Coolabi Productions and Factory for CBeebies
Lily's Driftwood Bay: Goodbye
Producer Colin Williams
Produced by Sixteen South for Nick Jr.
Best Children’s Series and Children’s Choice
Scream Street: Resus Rocks
Producer Phil Chalk
Produced by Coolabi Productions and Factory in association with ZDF Enterprises for CBBC
The Amazing World of Gumball: The Shell
Producer Sarah Fell Animation
Produced by Turner Broadcasting for Cartoon Network
Rastamouse: School of Rock
Producers Eugenio Perez and Gregory Boardman
Produced by Three Stones Media/The Rastamouse Company for CBeebies
Best Voice Performance
Rastamouse: Discovery Day
William Vanderpuye
Produced by Three Stones Media/The Rastamouse Company for CBeebies
Stick Man
Martin Freeman
Produced by Magic Light Pictures
Puffin Rock: Night Lights
Chris O’Dowd
Produced by Dog Ears for Nick Jr.
Best Long Form
Stick Man
Producers Michael Rose and Martin Pope
Produced by Magic Light Pictures
Children of the Holocaust
Producer Kath Shackleton
Produced by Fettle Animation for BBC Learning
Shaun the Sheep: The Movie
Producers Julie Lockhart and Paul Kewley
Produced by Aardman Animations for Studio Canal
Good luck to Nickelodeon and everyone nominated in the 2016 British Animation Awards!
Sources: Licensing.biz, Kidscreen, IMDb, Wikipedia.
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