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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Nickelodeon Turkey To Premiere "The Loud House" On Monday 16th May 2016

Nickelodeon Turkey has announced the exciting news in a promo on the homepage of their official website that Nickelodeon Turkey (Türkiye) will start to premiere and show Nickelodeon's brand-new animated series The Loud House, locally titled Gürültü Ailesi, from Monday 16th May 2016 at 15:00'DA!:

10 sisters and one brother bring a whole lot of havoc in Nickelodeon's newest animated comedy The Loud House! Inspired by creator Chris Savino's life growing up in family of 10 kids, the 26-episodes series follows Lincoln Loud and his 10 sisters as he gives an inside look at what it takes to survive the chaos of a huge family.

The Loud House follows 11-year-old Lincoln, the only boy in a family with 10 sisters who each have unique personalities: Lori, Leni, Luna, Luan, Lynn, Lucy, Lola, Lana, Lisa, and Lily. With his best bud Clyde, Lincoln always comes up with a plan to stay one step ahead of the chaos, but whether or not it works is where the adventures begin.

In the premiere episode "Left in the Dark," Lincoln wants to watch the finale of his favorite show, but in order to do that, he must beat each sister to the couch first. Then, in "Get the Message," after Lincoln leaves a scathing voicemail on sister Lori's phone, he realizes he has to erase it before she hears it.

The Loud House is produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, Calif.

To celebrate Nickelodeon Turkey debuting The Loud House from Monday 16th May 2016, nickelodeon.com.tr has launched the channels' official Gürültü Ailesi show website, which features information about Nick's brand-new animated series and a 'Karakterler' section featuring character bios for Lincoln, Clyde, Lori, Leni, Luna, Luan, Lynn, Lucy, Lola, Lana, Lisa, Lily and Bobby!

Watch Nickelodeon Türkiye's Gürültü Ailesi teaser trailer in the super video below!:

Nickelodeon Announces Entitlement Sponsorship Of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race At Chicagoland Speedway On 9/18

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release via Chicagoland Speedway:

NICKELODEON ANNOUNCES ENTITLEMENT SPONSORSHIP OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 400 NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES RACE AT CHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAY, SEPT. 18

CHICAGO – April 26, 2016 - Nickelodeon today announced that it is the entitlement sponsor of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday, Sept. 18, dubbed the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. Danica Patrick has signed on to drive a special car for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400, which will be broadcast on NBCSN at 2:30 p.m. ET, and will feature a weekend of action, activities and fun for the entire family with the iconic Heroes in a Half Shell.

NASCAR star Danica Patrick, a Roscoe, Illinois native, helped kick off the partnership in true Turtles style. She unveiled her No. 10 April O'Neil/Nature's Bakery Chevrolet SS at an event at Wrigley Square in Millennium Park with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, then took her car for a spin down Michigan Ave. She will join a number of other drivers with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles paint schemes for the Sept. 18 race.

This Sept. 15-18 marks the sixth consecutive year that Chicagoland Speedway will kick off the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. The Nickelodeon partnership will include sponsorship of the 2017 kick off race, as well.

Danica Patrick and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles attend the Nickelodeon And Chicagoland Speedway Team Up With Danica Patrick To Announce Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400 Race at Wrigley Square at Millenium Park on April 26, 2016. Timothy Hiatt / Getty Images for Nickelodeon

"We are excited to partner with Chicagoland Speedway to continue sponsoring and participating in marquee racing events that resonate with motorsports fans across the country," said Anthony DiCosmo, Senior Vice President, Sports Marketing and Development, Nickelodeon. "Just as we did with last season's SpongeBob SquarePants 400 at Kansas Speedway, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400 will continue to expand our relationship with NASCAR, while working with another best-in-class ISC track to give fans a unique and engaging race experience that the whole family can enjoy."

Danica Patrick attends Nickelodeon And Chicagoland Speedway Team Up With Danica Patrick To Announce Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400 Race at Wrigley Square at Millenium Park on April 26, 2016. Daniel Boczarski / Getty Images for Nickelodeon

"We are thrilled to partner with a world class brand like Nickelodeon for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400 on Sept. 18," said Scott Paddock, Chicagoland Speedway President. "This is an exciting opportunity for us to partner with one of the preeminent youth focused brands on the planet to deliver an unprecedented level of family entertainment while engaging Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans of all ages."

"It is too amazing to be back in my home state of Illinois to make this exciting announcement with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400," said Danica Patrick. "I always look forward to the Nickelodeon-sponsored races because they are truly fun for the entire family and I get to be a kid again! I want to thank my sponsor Nature's Bakery and to Nickelodeon for decking out my Chevy SS so I can channel TMNT's heroine April O'Neil come race weekend in September."

Timothy Hiatt / Getty Images for Nickelodeon

Patrick's unique car was designed by Chicago artist Hebru Brantley, who will also design the race trophy, additional Turtles-branded paint schemes and other visual elements. Brantley breaks down the walls of cultural boundaries through his art and inspired by his 1980s Chicago upbringing, Brantley's work touches on tough subjects in a way that may be easily digestible to the viewer, by telling his stories through youthful characters and their adventures. Brantley's work can be described as pop infused contemporary art inspired by Japanese anime and the bold aesthetics of street art pioneers Jean Michel Basquiat, KAWS and Keith Haring.

Danica Patrick and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles attend Nickelodeon And Chicagoland Speedway Team Up With Danica Patrick To Announce Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400 Race at Wrigley Square at Millenium Park on April 26, 2016. Daniel Boczarski / Getty Images for Nickelodeon

During the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400 race weekend, attendees will be able to enjoy fun family activities in the Nickelodeon Kids Zone, located in Champion's Park. The area will feature appearances from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles costumed characters, a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles photo station and more.

Nickelodeon has a long-standing relationship with NASCAR, teaming up with the motorsports giant on several programming and racing events. On the track, the network has sponsored the SpongeBob SquarePants 400 at Kansas Speedway in 2015; brought the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to the Atlanta Motor Speedway for the NASCAR XFINITY Series and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in 2014; participated in the Bank of America 500 week in 2012; and the SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC in 2004; participated in the Bank of America 500 week in 2012; and brought the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to the Atlanta Motor Speedway for the NASCAR XFINITY Series and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in 2014. NASCAR has also contributed talent and content to Nickelodeon programming such as the Kids' Choice Awards (Danica Patrick, 2012 and 2013), Kids' Choice Sports Awards (Danica Patrick, 2014, Ben Kennedy, 2015), Team Umizoomi (Jeff Gordon, 2012), Hammer Down (2014), which aired on Nicktoon's NickSports block, and an upcoming Bubble Guppies episode (Jimmie Johnson, 2015).

Danica Patrick drives the No. 10 April O'Neil/Nature's Bakery Chevrolet SS down Michigan Avenue to promote the Nickelodeon And Chicagoland Speedway Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400 Race on April 26, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. Timothy Hiatt / Getty Images for Nickelodeon

Currently in its fourth season, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is seen in over 170 countries and territories and translated in 50+ languages. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles follows four mutant turtles—Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo—trained in the art of ninjutsu by their mutant rat sensei, Master Splinter, who teaches the turtles to battle evil from the New York City sewers. Executive produced by Ciro Nieli and Brandon Auman, the series is created at Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, Calif. Additionally, this summer the Turtles will once again defend the streets of New York City in Paramount Pictures' highly anticipated theatrical movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, which arrives in theaters June 3.

About Chicagoland Speedway

Chicagoland Speedway is a 1.5-mile, paved oval race track located in Joliet, Ill. The track has hosted racing events of the major U.S. racing series, and currently conducts races in all three NASCAR national series, including the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, the NASCAR XFINITY Series, and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Along with Route 66 Raceway, a multimillion-dollar complex that includes a ¼ mile stadium-style drag strip and a ½ mile dirt oval track, Chicagoland Speedway is wholly-owned by International Speedway Corporation (ISC), a major promoter of motorsports activities. ISC owns and/or operates 13 of the nation's major racing venues, including Daytona International Speedway. For more information on Chicagoland Speedway, visit ChicagolandSpeedway.com.

About Nature's Bakery

Nature's Bakery, headquartered in Reno, Nev., is an on-the-go snacks and food brand that was founded in 2010 by father and son Dave and Sam Marson. Believing in quality and the use of thoughtful ingredients, the two set out on one simple mission – to create delicious, convenient snack and food products people can enjoy in their everyday active lives. Nature's Bakery products include a variety of flavors of stone ground whole wheat fig bars, gluten free fig bars made with a blend of ancient grains, and dairy-free double chocolate brownies made with whole grains and blended with dates. Nature's Bakery products are Kosher, Non-GMO verified, Vegan Certified, dairy-free, soy-free and made without high-fructose corn syrup. The founding philosophy of the brand is to keep it simple, have fun, and achieve balance in life through nature, activity, nutrition and community.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 37th 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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Toy State to Develop New Line of Toy Vehicles Featuring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles For EMEA Region

Original Toy State Press Release via PR Newswire UK:

Toy State® to Develop New Line of Toy Vehicles Featuring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™

Toy leader forges new relationship with Nickelodeon International in EMEA

NORWOOD, Massachusetts, April 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Toy State, a toy industry leader and innovator in licensed and highly stylized 'lights and sound' and radio-controlled (R/C) toy vehicles, has secured a licensing partnership with Nickelodeon Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) to design, develop and manufacture lines of toy vehicles featuring the popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles entertainment brand.

The two-year deal will allow Toy State to create Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-themed lights and sound, preschool and radio-controlled vehicles. Product will be available mid-2016 at major retailers across the EMEA region.

"Toy State is going green and we couldn't be more excited," said Toy State president Andy Friess. "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has been a top toy and entertainment brand for more than 30 years, and it has shown a unique ability to continually reinvent itself and stay fresh and exciting for every generation. This is exactly the kind of brand we love to collaborate with."

"We are thrilled to be working with Toy State to develop a robust line of toy vehicles for one of our most popular classic properties, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," said Mark Kingston, Senior Vice President, NVCP Europe, Middle East, Africa & Australia. "We are looking forward to Toy State's creative vision for this product line which is set to deliver the next sure hit to the toy aisle."

Toy State recently added Barbie to its licensing portfolio, joining the company's flagship Road Rippers® and Nikko™ brands, as well as lines featuring leading licensed properties including Hot Wheels™, Caterpillar®, WWE®, Thomas & Friends™ and DC Super Friends™ in its strong brand lineup.

"This is the perfect way to begin 2016," said Friess. "Development is in full swing, and we're including plenty of Toy State twists to our vehicles to help keep Raph, Leo, Donnie and Mikey one step ahead in their battle against Shredder. Ninja Turtles fans of all ages are going to love this line!"

About Toy State
For 30 years, Toy State has been an innovator and industry leader in the manufacture of 'lights & sound' and R/C toy vehicles. Founded in 1984, Toy State's portfolio features its flagship Road Rippers® and Nikko™ brands. The company also boasts Hot Wheels™, WWE®, DC Super Friends™ and James Bond 007™ lights & sound and radio controlled vehicles, as well as Cat® and Cat® Preschool construction toys. Working with the world's leading automakers and Caterpillar, the leading manufacturer of construction equipment, Toy State products provide hours of enjoyment for kids of all ages. For more information, visit www.toystate.com.

About Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP)
Nickelodeon is one of the most globally recognized and widely distributed multimedia entertainment brands for kids and family. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company's portfolio includes television programming and production around the world, plus special events, consumer products, digital offerings, recreation, books, feature films and pro-social initiatives. Nickelodeon's brands reach 1.1 billion cumulative subscribers in more than 160 countries and territories, via more than 80+ locally programmed channels and branded blocks. Outside of the United States, Nickelodeon is part of Viacom International Media Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.

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SOURCE Toy State

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Nick Jr. USA To Premiere "Teletubbies" On Monday 30th May 2016

Nick Jr. USA, Nickelodeon USA's top-performing preschool channel, will start to premiere and show DHX Media's brand-new Teletubbies series from Monday 30th May 2016 at 8:00am ET/PT!

Commissioned by UK preschool channel CBeebies and produced by Canada's DHX and UK prodco Darrall Macqueen, the revamped Teletubbies series sees Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po return to TV screens with a CGI-enhanced look, while the familiar screens on their stomachs are now touch-screen.

"The revamped CGI aesthetic, comedic elements and high-tech motifs will certainly appeal to this generation's tech-savvy preschoolers, as well as their parents," said Joe Tedesco, Senior Vice President (SVP) and General Manager (GM) at DHX Television.

In Teletubbies, viewers are invited to join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po as they explore the Tubbytronic Superdome and the magical landscape of Teletubbyland through play!

Familiar and favorite characters from the original series are back - the Noo Noo, Tubby Custard, Tubby Toast, Baby Sun, the Rabbits and the Voice Trumpets - along with some brand new surprises! Search the Tubby Phone and monitors on the bellies of the Teletubbies!

Teletubbies first launched on the BBC in the UK in March 1997. It went on to become one of the most successful global children's brands of all time, with the original episodes airing in more than 120 territories in 45 different languages. It was also the first Western preschool property to air on China's CCTV, reaching an audience of 300 million children.

DHX Media acquired all rights to Teletubbies through its purchase of Ragdoll Worldwide, a joint venture between Ragdoll Productions and BBC Worldwide that owned, managed and exploited Teletubbies programming.

The rebooted Teletubbies series launched on Canadian channel Family Jr. in December 2015.

In addition to the new Teletubbies series, Nick USA also picked up the rights to all 365 classic Teletubbies episodes from the original series for Noggin, its mobile subscription service for preschoolers, which will feature the series soon.

DHX Media's brand-new Teletubbies series also recently launched on Nickelodeon Greece on Saturday 9th April 2016.

Source: Nick and More; H/T: ToonZone Forums member kanc.

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Nickelodeon Alum Keke Palmer Lends Her Voice To Hit Preschool Series, "Bubble Guppies," In The Hour-Long Special "Guppy Style," Premiering 4/29 On Nickelodeon USA

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release via TheFutonCritic.com:

NICKELODEON ALUM KEKE PALMER LENDS HER VOICE TO HIT PRESCHOOL SERIES, "BUBBLE GUPPIES," IN THE HOUR-LONG SPECIAL "GUPPY STYLE," PREMIERING FRIDAY, APRIL 29, AT 11 A.M. (ET/PT)

Glitz and glamour come to Bubble City in Nickelodeon's hour-long episode of Bubble Guppies "Guppy Style," featuring guest star Keke Palmer (Scream Queens, True Jackson, VP) as the voice of popstar Stylee, premiering Friday, April 29, at 11 a.m. (ET/PT). The hit animated preschool series Bubble Guppies is set to a soundtrack of catchy, educational pop songs and features a curriculum that infuses the core elements of kindergarten readiness including: math, literacy, the arts, science and socio-emotional development. The series currently airs regularly weekdays at 11 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon, the top network for preschoolers and kids 2-11.

In "Guppy Style," the Bubble Guppies discover their own personal styles when Molly steps on stage with popstar Stylee, the singing sensation known for her fantastic hairstyles. The tables turn when Molly has to convince Stylee that she doesn't need outrageous style for her fans to love her performances.

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