Helga, Arnold, Gerald, Stinky, Harold and Eugene are not feeling Curly's excitement in the scene from Hey Arnold! episode "Cool Party":
Did you hear? Nickelodeon are making a brand-new two-part Hey Arnold! TV movie!
Watch all your '90s Nickelodeon favorites on The Splat, your late-night destination for your favorite childhood Nickelodeon cartoons and live-action shows! The Splat doesn't question football-shaped heads, but embrace them - along with Reptar bars, a Big Ear of Corn, orange soda, and even slime for Pete (and Pete's) sake. Make your slime-covered Nickelodeon childhood dreams come true every night at 10pm ET/PT, only on TeenNick USA! #TheSplat!
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Tuesday, March 01, 2016
Gary's New Toy - SpongeBob SquarePants
Gary has caused carnage inside SpongeBob's Pineapple! Gary's been chewing away at SpongeBob's Alarm Clock, Slippers and even his Toothbrush! So it's time for SpongeBob to get Gary a new toy in this Sponge-Tastic video clip from SpongeBob SquarePants!:
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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A Important Message From International Rap Superstar Double G - Game Shakers
Does Double G have Crusty Fungalitis? He sets the record straight in this brave video. Watch "Babe's Fake Disease" in full here on Nick.com/GameShakers to learn more about Crusty Fungalitis and Sleep Violence Disorder!:
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 Play!
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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 Play!
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Olmec From "Legends of the Hidden Temple" Opens The Splat
If only Olmec narrated everything in life like he narrated Legends of the Hidden Temple!:
Did you hear? Nickelodeon are making a live-action Legends of the Hidden Temple TV Movie inspired by Nick's hit '90s game show!
Watch all your '90s Nickelodeon favorites on The Splat, your late-night destination for your favorite childhood Nickelodeon cartoons and live-action shows! The Splat doesn't question football-shaped heads, but embrace them - along with Reptar bars, a Big Ear of Corn, orange soda, and even slime for Pete (and Pete's) sake. Make your slime-covered Nickelodeon childhood dreams come true every night at 10pm ET/PT, only on TeenNick USA! #TheSplat!
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Did you hear? Nickelodeon are making a live-action Legends of the Hidden Temple TV Movie inspired by Nick's hit '90s game show!
Watch all your '90s Nickelodeon favorites on The Splat, your late-night destination for your favorite childhood Nickelodeon cartoons and live-action shows! The Splat doesn't question football-shaped heads, but embrace them - along with Reptar bars, a Big Ear of Corn, orange soda, and even slime for Pete (and Pete's) sake. Make your slime-covered Nickelodeon childhood dreams come true every night at 10pm ET/PT, only on TeenNick USA! #TheSplat!
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Nickelodeon Slime Perfume - Kids’ Choice Awards 2016
The hottest look AND smell of the season is coming to screen near you. Nickelodeon's Slime (and lots of it) can be found exclusively at this year's Kids' Choice Awards, airing live on Nickelodeon USA & Nickelodeon Canada on Saturday 12th March 2016 at 8pm (ET/PT) and Nickelodeon Australia & New Zealand on Sunday 13th March 2016 at 11am, 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!
Who do you want to see slimed at the KCAs? Let Nickelodeon know in the comments section here on YouTube!:
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Who do you want to see slimed at the KCAs? Let Nickelodeon know in the comments section here on YouTube!:
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Sneak Peek Of Brand-New "Miraculous" Episode "The Mime", Premiering 3/6 On Nickelodeon USA
To celebrate Nickelodeon USA premiering the brand-new "Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir" episode "The Mime" on Sunday 6th March 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 "The Mime" (#119), when Fred Haprèle's stand-in tricks him into missing his next performance, he is akumatized into the Mime! In the super sneak peek, "Phone Mishap", Marinette starts to freak out when she accidentally erases an exclusive Ladybug video on Ayla's phone!
Additional source: Zap2it TV Listings.
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In the brand-new "Miraculous Ladybug" episode "The Mime" (#119), when Fred Haprèle's stand-in tricks him into missing his next performance, he is akumatized into the Mime! In the super sneak peek, "Phone Mishap", Marinette starts to freak out when she accidentally erases an exclusive Ladybug video on Ayla's phone!
Additional source: Zap2it TV Listings.
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Macy's Joins Forces With Nickelodeon and NBA Superstar Carmelo Anthony for New Boys Line: TMNT x Melo
Original Macy's Press Release via Business Wire:
Macy's Joins Forces With Nickelodeon and NBA Superstar Carmelo Anthony for New Boys Line: TMNT x Melo
The bold capsule collection of apparel and accessories features iconography of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as well as basketball motifs
March 01, 2016 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Macy's has partnered with Nickelodeon and Carmelo Anthony to introduce TMNT x Melo, available exclusively at Macy's stores and on macys.com in early May. (Photo: Business Wire)
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Macy's has teamed up with Nickelodeon and NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony to introduce, TMNT x Melo a high-octane line of boys' apparel and accessories inspired by the beloved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Channeling the fearless energy of the crime-fighting foursome, the limited-time capsule collection features graphic t-shirts, hoodies, shorts, pajama sets and socks, as well as basketballs and an over-the-door basketball hoop so that kids can show off their inner Carmelo Anthony.
"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is adored the world over and Turtles' superfan Carmelo Anthony, with his incredible athleticism and illustrious career, is an inspiration to generations of fans," said Durand Guion, Macy's vice president/fashion director of men's and kids'. "With the TMNT x Melo collection, we have tapped into the bravery, determination and dynamism that have made the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles heroes and Carmelo Anthony an idol. Our collaboration with Nickelodeon has resulted in an incredibly fun and active-inspired lifestyle collection that kids are sure to love."
TMNT x Melo is a collaboration between Macy's, Nickelodeon and Anthony, designed to inspire and delight young fans of the iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Anthony, a world class basketball luminary and self-proclaimed Turtles fanatic, also greatly inspired the collection, as graphics of the Heroes in a Half Shell adorn clothing and accessories that have an athletic bent to them.
"I grew up on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, so to be able to partner on a boys' collection with Nickelodeon and Macy's goes beyond my wildest dreams," said Anthony. "It's been so fun collaborating on the designs for these tees, hoodies, shorts and more. I can't wait for my young fans to check out TMNT x Melo and feel the excitement I had at their age for the Heroes in a Half Shell."
"We are thrilled to partner with Macy's to bring TMNT x Melo to Turtles fans this May," said Pam Kaufman, chief marketing officer and president, Consumer Products, Nickelodeon. "This one-of-a-kind collection reflects the unstoppable energy of basketball icon Carmelo Anthony and our mega-watt franchise Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."
The high-flying capsule collection will be available for a limited time only, launching in all Macy's stores and on macys.com in early May. Items will range in price from $20 to $35.
About Macy's
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M), delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at approximately 730 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam, as well as to customers in the U.S. and more than 100 international destinations through its leading online store at macys.com. Via its stores, e-commerce site, mobile and social platforms, Macy's offers distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy's is known for such epic events as Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Macy's flagship stores -- including Herald Square in New York City, Union Square in San Francisco, State Street in Chicago, and Dadeland in Miami and South Coast Plaza in southern California -- are known internationally and are leading destinations for visitors. Building on a more than 150-year tradition, and with the collective support of customers and employees, Macy's helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities giving more than $69 million each year to help make a difference in the lives of our customers.
For Macy's media materials, including images and contacts, please visit our online pressroom at macys.com/pressroom.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 36th 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 20 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, VIAB).
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Additional sources: Cristen Casados, Bleacher Report.
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Macy's Joins Forces With Nickelodeon and NBA Superstar Carmelo Anthony for New Boys Line: TMNT x Melo
The bold capsule collection of apparel and accessories features iconography of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as well as basketball motifs
March 01, 2016 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Macy's has partnered with Nickelodeon and Carmelo Anthony to introduce TMNT x Melo, available exclusively at Macy's stores and on macys.com in early May. (Photo: Business Wire)
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Macy's has teamed up with Nickelodeon and NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony to introduce, TMNT x Melo a high-octane line of boys' apparel and accessories inspired by the beloved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Channeling the fearless energy of the crime-fighting foursome, the limited-time capsule collection features graphic t-shirts, hoodies, shorts, pajama sets and socks, as well as basketballs and an over-the-door basketball hoop so that kids can show off their inner Carmelo Anthony.
"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is adored the world over and Turtles' superfan Carmelo Anthony, with his incredible athleticism and illustrious career, is an inspiration to generations of fans," said Durand Guion, Macy's vice president/fashion director of men's and kids'. "With the TMNT x Melo collection, we have tapped into the bravery, determination and dynamism that have made the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles heroes and Carmelo Anthony an idol. Our collaboration with Nickelodeon has resulted in an incredibly fun and active-inspired lifestyle collection that kids are sure to love."
TMNT x Melo is a collaboration between Macy's, Nickelodeon and Anthony, designed to inspire and delight young fans of the iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Anthony, a world class basketball luminary and self-proclaimed Turtles fanatic, also greatly inspired the collection, as graphics of the Heroes in a Half Shell adorn clothing and accessories that have an athletic bent to them.
"I grew up on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, so to be able to partner on a boys' collection with Nickelodeon and Macy's goes beyond my wildest dreams," said Anthony. "It's been so fun collaborating on the designs for these tees, hoodies, shorts and more. I can't wait for my young fans to check out TMNT x Melo and feel the excitement I had at their age for the Heroes in a Half Shell."
"We are thrilled to partner with Macy's to bring TMNT x Melo to Turtles fans this May," said Pam Kaufman, chief marketing officer and president, Consumer Products, Nickelodeon. "This one-of-a-kind collection reflects the unstoppable energy of basketball icon Carmelo Anthony and our mega-watt franchise Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."
The high-flying capsule collection will be available for a limited time only, launching in all Macy's stores and on macys.com in early May. Items will range in price from $20 to $35.
About Macy's
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M), delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at approximately 730 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam, as well as to customers in the U.S. and more than 100 international destinations through its leading online store at macys.com. Via its stores, e-commerce site, mobile and social platforms, Macy's offers distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy's is known for such epic events as Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Macy's flagship stores -- including Herald Square in New York City, Union Square in San Francisco, State Street in Chicago, and Dadeland in Miami and South Coast Plaza in southern California -- are known internationally and are leading destinations for visitors. Building on a more than 150-year tradition, and with the collective support of customers and employees, Macy's helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities giving more than $69 million each year to help make a difference in the lives of our customers.
For Macy's media materials, including images and contacts, please visit our online pressroom at macys.com/pressroom.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 36th 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 20 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, VIAB).
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Additional sources: Cristen Casados, Bleacher Report.
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Cyma Zarghami Reveals Some Of Nickelodeon's Upcoming Plans Ahead Of Nick Upfront 2016
Variety have unveiled a fantastic interview with Cyma Zarghami, President, Viacom Kids and Family Group! In the interview, Cyma talks about some of Nickelodeon's upcoming plans, including the networks upcoming Legends of the Hidden Temple and "Hey Arnold!" TV movies, and hints at some of the things Nick may unveil during Nickelodeon Upfront 2016 on Wednesday 2nd March 2016!
Cyma also reveals that Nickelodeon may have renamed I Wanna Be, a brand-new adventure docu-series hosted by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, to the new title All In!:
Nickelodeon to Revive 'Legends of the Hidden Temple' as TV Movie (EXCLUSIVE)
When Viacom's Nickelodeon sketches its future for advertisers Wednesday afternoon, one of the elements it will touch upon will be its past.
As part of a presentation to promote its upcoming slate of programs, the kids-content media empire (comprising several cable networks and more) will unveil a live-action TV movie inspired by its mid-1990s game show "Legends of the Hidden Temple," as well as a two-part TV movie based on "Hey Arnold!," one of its best-known animated series that ran between 1996 and 2004. The company will also talk up a slate that includes what its top executive calls "happy reality" programs, like "All In," an adventure docu-series led by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, and "Crashletes," a half-hour series that will feature crazy viral sports clips. The programs downplay mean-spirited competition in favor of showing people having fun.
"There's a tremendous amount of attention on kids these days. What that says is there's a tremendous amount of opportunity – not unlike what is going on in the grownup space," said Cyma Zarghami, president of Viacom's cable networks aimed at kids and families, in an interview. "There is just more content everywhere."
A lot of adults are relying on Nickelodeon's kiddie fare. Viacom has been under intense pressure in recent months, as several of its flagship networks like MTV and Comedy Central grapple with viewership declines and investors question the strategy pursued by the corporation's management. At Nickelodeon, however, ratings have improved. The network has seen its audience between the ages of 2 and 11 rise 4% in the first quarter of the year, according to analysis from Bernstein Research's Todd Juenger, while Nick Jr.'s audience in that demographic has risen 57%. In doing so, the analyst said, the networks have taken share from competitors. Even so, Nickelodeon's subscriber base and ad revenue shrank somewhat in both 2015 and 2016, according to data from market-research firm SNL Kagan, even as the subscriber fees it gains from distributors rose in both years.
"The company is under a lot of scrutiny, but I don't think Nickelodeon is under any scrutiny at all," said Zarghami a veteran programmer who joined the network as a clerk in 1986 and rose steadily through the ranks. "We have done a tremendous amount of work to build our ecosystem."
Nickelodeon is in a different position than it was last year at this time, when Time Warner's Cartoon Network was making ratings strides. Zarghami’s networks will vie with media outlets owned by Disney, Time Warner and NBCUniversal for approximately $800 million in advance commitments from advertisers as part of a process known as the upfront market, when U.S. TV networks try to sell the bulk of their ad inventory for the coming season. The task has grown more difficult for kids' outlets in recent years, as the rising generation of young viewers see little distinction between watching Nick series like "Bubble Guppies" on-demand and watching them on the network that launched it.
To lure those viewers, Zarghami and her executive team have put more focus on creating content – and not just for TV. "Game Shakers," a series that debuted in 2015, centers on two young female entrepreneurs who devise apps, and makes their fictional creations available for real-life download via iTunes and other venues. The Nick and Nick Jr. apps have been downloaded onto 27 million devices, the company said, and Nick digital properties get 100 million views per month from kids.
Zarghami cites the pre-school audience as a primary factor in Nick's recent ratings wins. "The pre-school audience does a tremendous amount of work to lift the 2-to-11 audience," she said. "Alvinnn," a new take on "Alvin and the Chipmunks" and perennial favorite "SpongeBob Squarepants" have helped attract audiences, but Zarghami also pointed to series including "Blaze and the Monster Machines," "PAW Patrol" and "Henry Danger" as successes.
The recent emphasis on reviving old Nick favorites was borne out of an idea from interns more than five years ago, she recounted. The interns thought the old programs would work well online, but Nick execs thought they might work well on TV, and put a block of the shows on Teen Nick at night. As original fans of 1990s fare adopted social media, she said, "Interest in the Nick library was becoming louder and louder and louder." Now executives hope to revive select concepts that will charm older fans but also spark new interest from their children.
In "Hidden Temple," three siblings must conquer a series of obstacles to remain alive, mirroring the theme of the original game show. The TV movie, slated to appear in the fourth quarter of 2016, will nod to other elements from the original show, including Olmec, a talking head who knows the secrets behind the temple; the Steps of Knowledge, the entrance to the temple and launching pad for the mission; and cameos from a green monkey, red jaguar and silver snakes, among others. Isabela Moner, known from her role on Nick's "100 Things to Do Before High School," will star.The TV movie is directed by Joe Menendez and written by Jonny Umansky, Zach Hyatt, and Alex Reid. The "Arnold" movies are slated to appear in 2017.
Zarghami declined to reveal more of Nickelodeon's programming slate, but hinted at a growing interesting in sports-themed programming and live events. The goal, she said, is to turn viewers into fans, who want to keep talking about shows even after an episode ends. "Once you can convert a viewer into a fan, you can have an ongoing conversation with them," she said. Nickelodeon will spark that chatter later this week.
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Cyma also reveals that Nickelodeon may have renamed I Wanna Be, a brand-new adventure docu-series hosted by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, to the new title All In!:
Nickelodeon to Revive 'Legends of the Hidden Temple' as TV Movie (EXCLUSIVE)
When Viacom's Nickelodeon sketches its future for advertisers Wednesday afternoon, one of the elements it will touch upon will be its past.
As part of a presentation to promote its upcoming slate of programs, the kids-content media empire (comprising several cable networks and more) will unveil a live-action TV movie inspired by its mid-1990s game show "Legends of the Hidden Temple," as well as a two-part TV movie based on "Hey Arnold!," one of its best-known animated series that ran between 1996 and 2004. The company will also talk up a slate that includes what its top executive calls "happy reality" programs, like "All In," an adventure docu-series led by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, and "Crashletes," a half-hour series that will feature crazy viral sports clips. The programs downplay mean-spirited competition in favor of showing people having fun.
"There's a tremendous amount of attention on kids these days. What that says is there's a tremendous amount of opportunity – not unlike what is going on in the grownup space," said Cyma Zarghami, president of Viacom's cable networks aimed at kids and families, in an interview. "There is just more content everywhere."
A lot of adults are relying on Nickelodeon's kiddie fare. Viacom has been under intense pressure in recent months, as several of its flagship networks like MTV and Comedy Central grapple with viewership declines and investors question the strategy pursued by the corporation's management. At Nickelodeon, however, ratings have improved. The network has seen its audience between the ages of 2 and 11 rise 4% in the first quarter of the year, according to analysis from Bernstein Research's Todd Juenger, while Nick Jr.'s audience in that demographic has risen 57%. In doing so, the analyst said, the networks have taken share from competitors. Even so, Nickelodeon's subscriber base and ad revenue shrank somewhat in both 2015 and 2016, according to data from market-research firm SNL Kagan, even as the subscriber fees it gains from distributors rose in both years.
"The company is under a lot of scrutiny, but I don't think Nickelodeon is under any scrutiny at all," said Zarghami a veteran programmer who joined the network as a clerk in 1986 and rose steadily through the ranks. "We have done a tremendous amount of work to build our ecosystem."
Nickelodeon is in a different position than it was last year at this time, when Time Warner's Cartoon Network was making ratings strides. Zarghami’s networks will vie with media outlets owned by Disney, Time Warner and NBCUniversal for approximately $800 million in advance commitments from advertisers as part of a process known as the upfront market, when U.S. TV networks try to sell the bulk of their ad inventory for the coming season. The task has grown more difficult for kids' outlets in recent years, as the rising generation of young viewers see little distinction between watching Nick series like "Bubble Guppies" on-demand and watching them on the network that launched it.
To lure those viewers, Zarghami and her executive team have put more focus on creating content – and not just for TV. "Game Shakers," a series that debuted in 2015, centers on two young female entrepreneurs who devise apps, and makes their fictional creations available for real-life download via iTunes and other venues. The Nick and Nick Jr. apps have been downloaded onto 27 million devices, the company said, and Nick digital properties get 100 million views per month from kids.
Zarghami cites the pre-school audience as a primary factor in Nick's recent ratings wins. "The pre-school audience does a tremendous amount of work to lift the 2-to-11 audience," she said. "Alvinnn," a new take on "Alvin and the Chipmunks" and perennial favorite "SpongeBob Squarepants" have helped attract audiences, but Zarghami also pointed to series including "Blaze and the Monster Machines," "PAW Patrol" and "Henry Danger" as successes.
The recent emphasis on reviving old Nick favorites was borne out of an idea from interns more than five years ago, she recounted. The interns thought the old programs would work well online, but Nick execs thought they might work well on TV, and put a block of the shows on Teen Nick at night. As original fans of 1990s fare adopted social media, she said, "Interest in the Nick library was becoming louder and louder and louder." Now executives hope to revive select concepts that will charm older fans but also spark new interest from their children.
In "Hidden Temple," three siblings must conquer a series of obstacles to remain alive, mirroring the theme of the original game show. The TV movie, slated to appear in the fourth quarter of 2016, will nod to other elements from the original show, including Olmec, a talking head who knows the secrets behind the temple; the Steps of Knowledge, the entrance to the temple and launching pad for the mission; and cameos from a green monkey, red jaguar and silver snakes, among others. Isabela Moner, known from her role on Nick's "100 Things to Do Before High School," will star.The TV movie is directed by Joe Menendez and written by Jonny Umansky, Zach Hyatt, and Alex Reid. The "Arnold" movies are slated to appear in 2017.
Zarghami declined to reveal more of Nickelodeon's programming slate, but hinted at a growing interesting in sports-themed programming and live events. The goal, she said, is to turn viewers into fans, who want to keep talking about shows even after an episode ends. "Once you can convert a viewer into a fan, you can have an ongoing conversation with them," she said. Nickelodeon will spark that chatter later this week.
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SpongeBob SquarePants - "Two Thumbs Down" Official Extended Trailer
Hold on to your seashells, the official extended trailer for the upcoming brand-new SpongeBob SquarePants episode "Two Thumbs Down" is here! We take our opposable digits for granted, but when SpongeBob has lost the use of his thumbs, he needs to get them back in working order (thumb-how, thumb-way) before his life falls apart! Will SpongeBob ever be able to use his thumbs again? Find out in the brand new episode "Mall Girl Pearl" (guest starring Betty White)/"Two Thumbs Down", premiering Saturday 12 March 2016 at 7:30pm ET/PT, right before Nickelodeon's 2016 Kids' Choice Awards, only on Nickelodeon USA!:
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Nickelodeon Greenlights "Legends of the Hidden Temple" Live-Action TV Movie; Confirms Two-Part Animated "Hey Arnold!" TV Movie
Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release via Business Wire:
Nickelodeon Greenlights Legends of the Hidden Temple Live-Action TV Movie Inspired By Net's Hit '90s Game Show
Nick also Announces Greenlight of Two-Part Animated Hey Arnold! TV Movie
March 01, 2016 01:45 PM Eastern Standard Time
Nickelodeon Greenlights Legends of the Hidden Temple Live-Action TV Movie Inspired By Net's Hit '90s Game Show (Steps Of Knowledge Photo: Nickelodeon)
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nickelodeon continues to reinvent its library of '90s content for a new generation of audiences with the greenlighting of a live-action TV movie inspired by its iconic game show Legends of the Hidden Temple. Drawing from the original game show's premise of kids competing to retrieve artifacts from a mysterious Mayan temple, the new action-adventure TV movie version will follow three siblings who embark on a high-stakes, life-or-death mission. The Legends of the Hidden Temple TV movie will star Nick's own Isabela Moner (100 Things To Do Before High School) and is slated to begin production in March.
Additionally, Nickelodeon has officially given the greenlight to a two-part animated Hey Arnold! TV movie, written and executive produced by the series' original creator Craig Bartlett. First announced in development late last year, the now-greenlit TV movie will pick up where the original series ended, resolving unanswered questions and plotlines, including Arnold finally getting answers about the whereabouts of his missing parents. Produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, the two hour-long TV movies will debut in 2017.
"The greenlights for the Legends of the Hidden Temple and Hey Arnold! TV movies are terrific examples of how we are bringing our beloved content back to life both for new audiences and the generation that grew up on them," said Cyma Zarghami, President, Viacom Kids and Family Group. "These TV movies will keep the spirit and essential themes of the original source materials intact, while branching out in new ways that will speak to and captivate today's kids."
The TV movie Legends of the Hidden Temple will follow three siblings who break away from a lackluster temple tour in a jungle, finding themselves immersed in a real-life mission comprised of obstacles that they must complete in order to escape alive. The TV movie will feature elements from the original game show including: Olmec, a talking head who knows the secrets behind the temple; The Steps of Knowledge, the entrance to the temple and launching pad for the mission; and cameos from a green monkey, red jaguar, and silver snakes, among others. Legends of the Hidden Temple is executive produced by Scott McAboy and Jessica Rhoades, and produced by Amy Sydorick. The TV movie is directed by Joe Menendez (From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series) and written by Jonny Umansky & Zach Hyatt, and Alex Reid.
This year, Nickelodeon will celebrate 25 years of original creator-driven animation in conjunction with the opening of the new Nickelodeon Studios. This 190,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art complex will serve as a West Coast hub for the network and house the ever-growing number of animated shows, TV movies, live-action productions and events. These significant milestones exemplify Nickelodeon's decades of rich history and its commitment and mission in bringing fresh innovative content to kids and families around the world.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 36th 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 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 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, VIAB).
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UPDATE: Craig Bartlett will be working on Nickelodeon's brand-new "Hey Arnold!" movie with some of his original creative team!
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Nickelodeon Greenlights Legends of the Hidden Temple Live-Action TV Movie Inspired By Net's Hit '90s Game Show
Nick also Announces Greenlight of Two-Part Animated Hey Arnold! TV Movie
March 01, 2016 01:45 PM Eastern Standard Time
Nickelodeon Greenlights Legends of the Hidden Temple Live-Action TV Movie Inspired By Net's Hit '90s Game Show (Steps Of Knowledge Photo: Nickelodeon)
BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nickelodeon continues to reinvent its library of '90s content for a new generation of audiences with the greenlighting of a live-action TV movie inspired by its iconic game show Legends of the Hidden Temple. Drawing from the original game show's premise of kids competing to retrieve artifacts from a mysterious Mayan temple, the new action-adventure TV movie version will follow three siblings who embark on a high-stakes, life-or-death mission. The Legends of the Hidden Temple TV movie will star Nick's own Isabela Moner (100 Things To Do Before High School) and is slated to begin production in March.
Additionally, Nickelodeon has officially given the greenlight to a two-part animated Hey Arnold! TV movie, written and executive produced by the series' original creator Craig Bartlett. First announced in development late last year, the now-greenlit TV movie will pick up where the original series ended, resolving unanswered questions and plotlines, including Arnold finally getting answers about the whereabouts of his missing parents. Produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, the two hour-long TV movies will debut in 2017.
"The greenlights for the Legends of the Hidden Temple and Hey Arnold! TV movies are terrific examples of how we are bringing our beloved content back to life both for new audiences and the generation that grew up on them," said Cyma Zarghami, President, Viacom Kids and Family Group. "These TV movies will keep the spirit and essential themes of the original source materials intact, while branching out in new ways that will speak to and captivate today's kids."
The TV movie Legends of the Hidden Temple will follow three siblings who break away from a lackluster temple tour in a jungle, finding themselves immersed in a real-life mission comprised of obstacles that they must complete in order to escape alive. The TV movie will feature elements from the original game show including: Olmec, a talking head who knows the secrets behind the temple; The Steps of Knowledge, the entrance to the temple and launching pad for the mission; and cameos from a green monkey, red jaguar, and silver snakes, among others. Legends of the Hidden Temple is executive produced by Scott McAboy and Jessica Rhoades, and produced by Amy Sydorick. The TV movie is directed by Joe Menendez (From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series) and written by Jonny Umansky & Zach Hyatt, and Alex Reid.
This year, Nickelodeon will celebrate 25 years of original creator-driven animation in conjunction with the opening of the new Nickelodeon Studios. This 190,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art complex will serve as a West Coast hub for the network and house the ever-growing number of animated shows, TV movies, live-action productions and events. These significant milestones exemplify Nickelodeon's decades of rich history and its commitment and mission in bringing fresh innovative content to kids and families around the world.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 36th 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 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 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, VIAB).
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UPDATE: Craig Bartlett will be working on Nickelodeon's brand-new "Hey Arnold!" movie with some of his original creative team!
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Viacom Executive Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Philippe Dauman to Participate in the Deutsche Bank Media, Internet, & Telecom Conference
Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), the parent company of the Nickelodeon brand, today (Monday 29th February 2016) announced that Philippe Dauman, Executive Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a question-and-answer session at the Deutsche Bank Media, Internet, & Telecom Conference on Monday, March 7, 2016 at approximately 12:05 p.m. (ET). A live webcast of Mr. Dauman's session will be available to the general public through a link on the Investor Relations homepage of Viacom's website, www.viacom.com. A replay of the audio webcast will be available in the "Events / Webcasts" section of the site.
Viacom is home to premier global media brands that create compelling television programs, motion pictures, short-form content, apps, games, consumer products, social media experiences, and other entertainment content for audiences in 180 countries. Viacom's media networks, including Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, Spike, BET, CMT, TV Land, Nick at Nite, Nick Jr., Channel 5 (UK), Logo, Nicktoons, TeenNick and Paramount Channel, reach over 3.5 billion cumulative television subscribers worldwide. Paramount Pictures is a major global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment.
For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit www.viacom.com. Keep up with Viacom news by following Viacom's blog at blog.viacom.com and Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/viacom.
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Viacom is home to premier global media brands that create compelling television programs, motion pictures, short-form content, apps, games, consumer products, social media experiences, and other entertainment content for audiences in 180 countries. Viacom's media networks, including Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, Spike, BET, CMT, TV Land, Nick at Nite, Nick Jr., Channel 5 (UK), Logo, Nicktoons, TeenNick and Paramount Channel, reach over 3.5 billion cumulative television subscribers worldwide. Paramount Pictures is a major global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment.
For more information about Viacom and its businesses, visit www.viacom.com. Keep up with Viacom news by following Viacom's blog at blog.viacom.com and Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/viacom.
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Nickelodeon at CTN 2015 - Inside the Nickelodeon Animation Studio
Go behind the scenes of Nickelodeon Animation Studio's Talent Development & Outreach efforts at the Creative Talent Network (CTN) Animation Expo in Burbank, CA! The Nickelodeon booth included portfolio reviews, raffles, and a panel with artists from Harvey Beaks!:
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Game Shakers: Sleep Violence Disorder
Babe goes completely berserk - I mean - Babe (Cree Cicchino) exhibits all the telltale signs of SVD, better known as "Sleep Violence Disorder" in this clip from "Babe's Fake Disease"! Watch the latest brand-new episode of "Game Shakers" in full here on Nick.com/GameShakers!:
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 Play!
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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 Play!
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Make it Pop - Walk That Walk (Music Video) - Nickelodeon UK
Watch Sun-Hi sing "Walk That Walk" in this super music video from the brand-new second season of Make it Pop! Watch all-new episodes from Make it Pop season two every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6:00pm, only on Nickelodeon UK and Ireland/HD!:
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Someplace Awesome - Nickelodeon International Animated Shorts Program 2014-15
Someplace Awesome, created by Eamonn O'Neill and Marah Curran for the Nickelodeon International Animated Shorts Program 2014-15.
Someplace Awesome is a three minute short which follows the adventures of three fun loving, problem solving tour guides - Peter, Paul and Cornflake!
Written and Directed by Eamonn O'Neill & Marah Curran
Art Director - Eamonn O'Neill
Backgrounds - Charles Huettner
Animation - Eamonn O'Neill, Marah Curran (Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom, Lily's Driftwood Bay) & Charles Huettner
Music - Ben Locket
Sound Editor - Morgan Carparelli
Sound Engineer - Dom Lawrence
Voice cast:
Peter - Tom Robinson
Cornflake - Casey Zwicker
Paul - André Sogliuzzo
Oracle - André Sogliuzzo
Casting Director - Gene Vassilaros CSA
Casting Manager - Shiondre Austin
Casting Coordinator - Morgann Franson
Casting Assistant - Courtney Moon
Consulting Producer for Nickelodeon - Suzanne Lang
Production Coordinator for Nickelodeon - Matt Kilroy
Executive in Charge of Production for Nickelodeon - Alexi Wheeler
Special Thanks to Nina Hahn & Jules Borkent
Get the latest Nickelodeon Global Animated Shorts Program news here on the programs official Tumblr blog!
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Someplace Awesome from Nickelodeon International on Vimeo.
Someplace Awesome is a three minute short which follows the adventures of three fun loving, problem solving tour guides - Peter, Paul and Cornflake!
Written and Directed by Eamonn O'Neill & Marah Curran
Art Director - Eamonn O'Neill
Backgrounds - Charles Huettner
Animation - Eamonn O'Neill, Marah Curran (Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom, Lily's Driftwood Bay) & Charles Huettner
Music - Ben Locket
Sound Editor - Morgan Carparelli
Sound Engineer - Dom Lawrence
Voice cast:
Peter - Tom Robinson
Cornflake - Casey Zwicker
Paul - André Sogliuzzo
Oracle - André Sogliuzzo
Casting Director - Gene Vassilaros CSA
Casting Manager - Shiondre Austin
Casting Coordinator - Morgann Franson
Casting Assistant - Courtney Moon
Consulting Producer for Nickelodeon - Suzanne Lang
Production Coordinator for Nickelodeon - Matt Kilroy
Executive in Charge of Production for Nickelodeon - Alexi Wheeler
Special Thanks to Nina Hahn & Jules Borkent
Get the latest Nickelodeon Global Animated Shorts Program news here on the programs official Tumblr blog!
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