Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Nickelodeon's "PAW Patrol" Is On A Roll With Record-Setting "Mission PAW: Quest For The Crown" Special

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release via TheFutonCritic.com:

NICKELODEON'S PAW PATROL IS ON A ROLL WITH RECORD-SETTING MISSION PAW SPECIAL



NEW YORK--April 11, 2017 - Nickelodeon's top-rated PAW Patrol continues to set ratings records with its recent special "Mission PAW: Quest for the Crown" (Friday, March 24, at 12 p.m. ET/PT), which hit a series high delivering 18.9/2.0 million Kids 2-5 and drawing 4.2 million total viewers P2+ in Live+7. PAW Patrol ranked as the number-one preschool show with Kids 2-5 on all TV for 1Q17.

PAW Patrol "Mission PAW: Quest for the Crown" was the first of three episodes this season that follows the heroic pack of pups as they are called on to participate in rescue missions in the kingdom of Barkingburg where a mischievous little pup Sweetie schemes to become Queen. The second episode, "Mission PAW: Royally Spooked!" will premiere Friday, April 14, at 12 p.m. (ET/PT). PAW Patrol is currently in its fourth season and new episodes will continue to rollout into 2018.


For 1Q17, Nickelodeon had four out of the top five shows with Kids 2-5--#1 PAW Patrol, #2 Shimmer and Shine, #4 Team Umizoomi and #5 Blaze and the Monster Machines. Nick's performance marked growth over last year, bringing its winning streak to seven straight quarters with Kids 2-5. Overall, Nickelodeon has been the number-one kids' network for the last three years with preschoolers.

Nickelodeon, now in its 38th 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 kids' basic cable network for 22 consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

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Fans can watch brand-new PAW Patrol special in full here on NickJr.com!

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Peggy Paul Casella To Release "The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizza Cookbook" On 5/9

If you love pizza and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Christmas has come early!

Fans of the brothers can now eat like them, thanks to The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizza Cookbook - a Turtley Awesome book comprised exclusively of pizza recipes, of course! From Pepperoni and Sweet Pickle Pie to Cowabunga Boats, the book contains 65 recipes related to different ideas from the iconic franchise.


Written by the creator of ThursdayNightPizza.com, Peggy Paul Casella, and featuring photography by Albert Yee, the cookbook is divided up into four sections: Old School, New School, Masked Mutations, and Sweet, Dude!. Home cooks can whip up the classics like New York-style pepperoni or go a little adventurous with a pie covered in berries and ricotta cheese.

It also features ways to “lighten up” recipes, fun pizza facts and images of all of the famous TMNT characters, including Bebop and Rocksteady — and of course, Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo.

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Homemade pizza is a skill everyone should have, and the easy-to-follow recipes that can be made from scratch or using store-bought dough!

Here's the books official description:

Host the ultimate pizza party with this creative cookbook of delicious recipes inspired by the heroes of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Straight out of the sewers and right into the kitchen, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' favorite pizzas are finally yours to create and enjoy! Join Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo on a seriously ooey, gooey, cheesy, adventure inspired by the beloved original cartoon series.

This cookbook contains sixty-five righteous recipes, from old-school classic such the New York Style Pepperoni to newfangled feasts such as the Lean, Mean, and Green and Shredder's Revenge. There's a pizza for every occasion -- breakfast pizzas, mini-pizzas, party pizzas, and even dessert pizzas. So get on the ninja diet and be prepared to eat your hearts out! Cowabunga!

© 2017 Viacom International Inc. and Viacom Overseas Holdings C.V. All rights reserved. Nickelodeon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and all related titles, logos, and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. and Viacom Overseas Holdings C.V. Based on the characters created by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman.

The book hits shelves Tuesday 9th May 2017. Pre-order now on Amazon.com (USA) and Amazon.co.uk (UK)!

Considered one of the most popular kids' television programs of the 1980s, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a classic, global property created in 1984 by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. It first debuted as a successful comic book series and then became a hit animated TV show, a live-action television series and later spawned numerous blockbuster theatrical releases. Since its launch in 2012, Nickelodeon’s all-new CG-animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has re-energized these iconic characters of this wildly popular franchise. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is seen in over 170 countries and territories and translated in 45+ languages.

Nickelodeon’s season five anthology series Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, debuted Sunday, March 19, at 9:00 a.m (ET/PT), and follows the Turtles through a variety of action-packed and bizarre adventures that have never been seen before. The brand-new season will continue to premiere on Nickelodeon USA.

Nickelodeon will launch the next iteration of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, during Fall 2018.

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"Fed Up" Sneak Peek | The Loud House | Nickelodeon USA

To celebrate Nickelodeon USA premiering the brand-new The Loud House season two episode "Fed Up" on Wednesday 12th April 2017 at 5:00pm ET/PT, as part of a special The Loud House premiere week, Nick USA has unveiled a fantastic sneak peek preview of the all-new episode, which you can watch in the super video clip here on Nick.com!


In the brand-new The Loud House episode "Fed Up" (#210a), tired of monotonous meals, the children make a plan to sabotage dinner so they can have pizza! In Nick's super sneak-peek preview, "Dinner Sabotage", Lincoln and his sisters are plotting to sabotage their Dad's weekly Thursday dinner special, goulash. Do you think they will succeed?

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"School Of Rock" Stars Breanna Yde And Ricardo Hurtado Set For SLIMEFEST 2017 | Nickelodeon UK

Original Nickelodeon UK & Ireland Press Release:

STARS OF NICKELODEON’S SCHOOL OF ROCK SET FOR SLIMEFEST


Breanna Yde and Ricardo Hurtado to appear at all six SLIMEFEST Shows in Blackpool 21st- 23rd October


Tickets on Sale NOW at nick.co.uk/slimefest



London, 11th April, 2017 – Nickelodeon UK & Ireland today announced that stars of the Nickelodeon hit series, School of Rock, Breanna Yde and Ricardo Hurtardo will appear live at Nickelodeon’s SLIMEFEST in partnership with VisitBlackpool, taking place at The Arena, Blackpool Pleasure Beach from 21st-23rd October. Families can visit nick.co.uk/slimefest to purchase tickets for the slime-filled shows. All tickets cost £15 plus booking fee.


“SLIMEFEST is going to Rock! I’ve never been to Blackpool before and cannot wait to meet our UK fans,” said Breanna Yde.


Ricardo Hurtardo added “This will be my first visit to the UK. I am looking forward to seeing Blackpool and releasing tonnes of slime on the SLIMEFEST audiences. I am sure that we are going to have an awesome time!”


Breanna Yde stars as Tomika in School of Rock. Prior to School of Rock, Breanna played Frankie Hathaway in hit Nickelodeon series, The Haunted Hathaways and Zoey in the film Santa Hunters. Ricardo Hurtado stars as drum player Freddy in School of Rock.

Hosted by Nickelodeon presenters Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely, SLIMEFEST will feature special performances from Diversity and appearances from Breanna Yde and Ricardo Hurtardo. More acts are set to be announced in the coming weeks. Two SLIMEFEST shows will take place each day, at 1pm and 6pm.


Ticket options include seated arena tickets or, available for kids aged 8-15 only, SLIME PIT tickets - standing tickets in the middle of the action where attendees are sure to get slimy. Full details on available tickets, including terms and conditions are available at nick.co.uk/slimefest.


4000 people attended the two sold-out SLIMEFEST shows in 2016. Held at the Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool, SLIMEFEST 2016 was hosted by Jordan and Perri and saw performances from Diversity, Conor Maynard, Alesha Dixon, Aston Merrygold and the Tide along with appearances from stars of the Nickelodeon show, The Thundermans, Kira Kosarin and Jack Griffo.


About Nickelodeon
The home of SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PAW Patrol and Dora the Explorer, Nickelodeon UK & Ireland Network is available in over 13 million cable and satellite homes and now reaches more than 10 million viewers a month. Launched in 1993, the top-performing Nickelodeon network comprises seven dedicated entertainment channels for kids aged 4-15 and their families: Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon HD, Nickelodeon +1, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., Nick Jr. +1 and Nick Jr. Too. The entertainment company has built a diverse multi-platform business by putting kids first in everything it does – Kids Rule! Content is at the core of the business with critically-acclaimed and hugely-popular television programming from the UK and around the world. In addition to the quality television programmes, Nickelodeon also produces bespoke content available online and on Nick Play, as well as consumer product and recreation opportunities such as the UK’s first-ever Nick theme park, Nickelodeon Land and the Nickelodeon Store in Leicester Square.

VisitBlackpool has been tasked with promoting the UK’s most popular holiday destination to a worldwide audience. As the tourism arm of Blackpool Council, we work closely with local partners and stakeholders to showcase the best that Blackpool has to offer our visitors. Our role is to provide strategic leadership, guidance and advice on tourism and the visitor economy in Blackpool and to deliver services that attract and service the visitor that supports tourism businesses throughout Blackpool.
www.visitblackpool.com

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Nickelodeon's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" Emerge In All-New "View-Master TMNT VR" App

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release via NickPress.com:

NICKELODEON’S TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES EMERGE IN ALL-NEW VIEW-MASTER® TMNT VIRTUAL REALITY APP


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™ View-Master VR Viewer Pack and

View-Master Experience Pack Now Available


Share it: @TMNT @Nickelodeon #TMNT


Burbank, Calif.–April 10, 2017Nickelodeon has partnered with Mattel and Climax Studios to launch View-Master® TMNT VR, a brand-new virtual reality app that puts kids in the center of the action alongside Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo. Bringing the unique style of the Nickelodeon CG-animated television series to life in a whole new way, the View-Master® TMNT VR, platform is targeted to kids ages 7+ and is compatible with Google Cardboard and View-Master® VR Viewers. View-Master® TMNT VR Experience Pack is available now in the U.S. on the App Store and Google Play.


In View-Master® TMNT VR, there’s something afoot in New York City and it’s up to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to find out what’s going on and put a stop to it. The free demo app experience allows players to interact with and explore the sewer lair, and chill with Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo.


Fans can unlock the full VR experience available for purchase as an upgrade within the app. The additional features in the upgrade include:

* Train with Splinter in the dojo to learn the Turtles’ unique moves.

* Go on missions throughout New York City to learn more about the secret plot and stop Shredder from taking over the city.

* Visit fan favorite special locations including: Chinatown, Antonio’s Pizzeria, Coney Island and more to play mini-games and unlock special objects from the show.

* Three levels of difficulty, making each mission unique and fun to play again and again.


To complete the full Turtles VR experience, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™ View-Master® VR Viewer Pack is now available and includes a TMNT-branded View-Master® VR Viewer with four interchangeable shields featuring each Turtle’s mask color. This special pack also comes with a TMNT View-Master® reel and QR code to unlock the full VR app experience, and retails for $49.99. Also now available, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™ View-Master® Experience Pack includes the reel and QR code to unlock the full VR app experience, and retails for $12.99.


View-Master TMNT VR joins the growing roster of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles apps including: the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rooftop Run mobile app, which reached number one among all paid apps in the U.S. and in more than 80 territories around the world when it was released in 2013; TMNT Battle Match, inspired by season four of the popular series; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Portal Power, a top-five game at launch among all U.S. paid games when released globally in 2016; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Legends mobile app, which was recognized as the Most Exhilarating App in Google’s Best of 2016, and the TMNT Half-Shell Heroes app, which also debuted and charted at number one in the Education and Kids categories for iPhone and iPad.


Nickelodeon’s season five anthology series Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, debuted Sunday, March 19, at 9:00 a.m (ET/PT), and follows the Turtles through a variety of action-packed and bizarre adventures that have never been seen before. The brand-new season will continue to premiere on Nickelodeon.

More details about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles View-Master Experience Pack, as well as upcoming launches, are available at viewmaster.com.

About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 38th 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 kids’ basic cable network for 22 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).

About Mattel
Mattel is a creations company that inspires the wonder of childhood. Our mission is to be the recognized leader in play, learning and development worldwide. Mattel’s portfolio of global consumer brands includes American Girl®, Barbie®, Fisher-Price®, Hot Wheels®, Monster High® and Thomas & Friends™, among many others. Mattel also creates a wealth of lines and products made in collaboration with leading entertainment and technology companies. With a global workforce of approximately 32,000 people, Mattel operates in 40 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. Visit us online at www.mattel.com.

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Description

There’s something afoot in New York City and it’s up to you and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to find out what’s going on and put a stop to it! Go on missions throughout New York City to learn more about the secret plot and stop Shredder from taking over the city! And visit special locations to unlock special objects from the show!

Key Features:

The View-Master® TMNT Virtual Reality app allows kids to explore the sewer lair, chill with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and train with Master Splinter in the dojo to learn their unique moves!

Explore the lair in 7 different mission locations, including:
* Sewer Lair
* Chinatown
* Antonio's Pizzeria
* NYC Downtown
* TCRI Building
* Coney Island
* Shredder's Lair

Mini games within the app feature panoramic photospheres creating a unique and immersive experience.

* Screenshots from iPhone version of View-Master® TMNT VR.

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Junior Anger Management | “Henry Danger” | “JAM Session” | Dan Schneider

Henry (Jace Norman) takes Piper (Ella Anderson) to Junior Anger Management! Will it work?? Watch the brand-new Henry Danger episode "JAM Session" in full on nick.com/henrydanger and the Nick App!



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TMNT Build n' Battle Role Play Commercial | Playmates Toys

Build your own awesome role play weapons with the new TMNT Build N Battle Role Play from Playmates Toys!:



Watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons!

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Angelica The Pharaoh | Passover | Rugrats | The Splat

Pharaoh (Angelica Pickles) gives Moses (Tommy Pickles) a little tour of her workings in Egypt:



Clip from Rugrats episode "Passover".

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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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Thundersentido Remixado | The Thundermans | Nickelodeon Latinoamérica

¿Estás en contacto con tu Thundersentido? ¡No te pierdas este remix al estilo Thundermans!:



Watch more The Thundermans on Nickelodeon and TeenNick!

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Agente Secreto Videocilp | Heidi Bienvenida a Casa | Nickelodeon Latinoamérica

Esta es la canción oficial de Boris.. o mejor dicho, ¡el Agente Secreto 008!:



Y recuerda que Heidi Bienvenida a Casa está en Nick de lunes a viernes 7PM MX/COL - 8PM ARG/VEN.
Más info: http://mundonick.com/heidi.

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'The Nick Sibling Lullaby' Sing-Along ft. TMNT, The Thundermans & More | National Siblings Day | Nickelodeon

Babysitting, crowded car rides, fighting giant plants..? Join The Loud House, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and more as Nickelodeon celebrates all the good, bad and weird that comes with having a sibling. And catch more of the The Loud House, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Nick, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn, Henry Danger, The Thundermans, and ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks on Nick!:



Do you have a favorite set of Nickelodeon siblings? Let NickALive! know in the comments below!

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Lincoln Vlogs: Q&A About Family, Pets & More! | The Loud House | Nickelodeon

You asked Lincoln Loud questions, well now he has answers! Coming at ya straight from his bedroom, Lincoln tells you his hopes, his dreams, his secret talent with underwear. Seriously. Keep asking questions in the comments below! Catch more The Loud House on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons!:



Catch brand-new episodes of The Loud House weekdays at 5:00pm on Nickelodeon USA, and Nicktoons UK & Ireland from Monday 10th April 2017!

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How to Decorate Your Own Shimmer & Shine Birthday Cake | Nickelodeon Parents | Nick Jr.

Parents, together with your master junior chefs, learn how to make, craft, and decorate the most magical and mouth-watering Shimmer and Shine magic carpet cake this side of Zahramay Falls! Watch our Nickelodeon cake decorator demonstrate for you step-by-step how to make this recipe for your preschooler. After you discover all the delicious surprises in this Nick Jr. kids baking and crafts video, you can find more family-friendly kids baking recipes, birthday ideas, and cool DIY do-together crafts at Nickelodeon Parents!:



Find even more craft and recipe ideas at Nickelodeon Parents: http://nickelodeonparents.com

Preschoolers can watch full episodes of Shimmer and Shine and play preschool games in the free Nick Jr. App or at NickJr.com: iTunes

Google Play

Amazon.

Stream Shimmer and Shine for FREE in the Nick Jr. App on Roku and Apple TV or download full episodes for offline viewing on iTunes and Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Nickelodeon&hl=en

Download premium apps featuring your favorite show on iTunes | Google Play | Amazon.

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Rufus 2 - Who Said What? | All Star Takeover | Nickelodeon UK

The Thundermans star Jack Griffo acts as quizmaster in this edition of 'Who Said What', starring Jace Norman from Henry Danger upcoming Nick Flick Rufus 2, premiering Good Friday, 14th April 2017, at 6:30pm on Nickelodeon UK & Ireland/HD!:



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Clipe "Mi Realidad" (Com Letras) | Heidi, Bem-Vinda À Casa | Nickelodeon Brasil

Aprenda a cantar mais uma bela música de Heidi, Bem-Vinda À Casa!:



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Nickelodeon Italy To Premiere "Rufus 2" On Wednesday 3rd May 2017

Nickelodeon Italy (Italia) has announced the PAWsome news in a trailer, below, that Nickelodeon Italy (Italia) will premiere the brand-new Nickelodeon Original Movie Rufus 2, locally titled Il mio amico è una bestia 2, a sequel to Nick's hit 2016 TV movie, on Wednesday 3rd May 2017!



Il mio amico è una bestia 2 | Il trailer | Nickelodeon Italia

Jace Norman torna a vestire i panni di Rufus nel film "Il mio amico è una bestia 2", il 3 maggio su Nickelodeon Italia (SKY 605).

What if your Dog... became a dude? Manny's lived that tail! With the help of an enchanted medallion, Manny's Labrador and best friend Rufus is magically transformed into a real boy! Rufus' top dog antics earn him school-wide pup-ularity. However - it's not always a walk in the park, especially with an evil Squirrel and an undercover Cat on your tail!


In Rufus 2, Rufus crushes on a new girl at school with a big secret. When Manny and Paige get suspicious, Rufus thinks they have it all wrong. Meanwhile, a mysterious villain seeks out the magic amulet! Can Rufus (Jace Norman, Henry Danger), Kat (Jade Pettyjohn, School of Rock/Rock Academy), and Davis Cleveland (Legendary Dudas) use their animal instincts to survive this hair-raising adventure? Find out when the action is unleashed in Rufus 2, the sequel you've been itching for, premiering this April on Nickelodeon!

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The Rise Of Empathy-Inspired Children's Shows

Although themes of kindness and caring for others have always permeated children’s television, especially preschool content, the kids entertainment business is seeing a marked increase in empathy-inspired shows and offline initiatives. This is particularly the case in the US, where the socio-economic climate remains fragile under a controversial Trump White House.


As the President's bullying behavior, immigration plans and proposed border wall for Mexico continue to dominate the news, content creators are working extra diligently to ensure Generation Z is more empathetic, tolerant and happy. The under-12 cohort, in fact, is already on its way to becoming a more inclusive, unselfish and socially aware group, contrary to the common assumption that “generation selfie” is self-absorbed and introverted.

According to Story of Me 2, Nickelodeon’s new US consumer insights report, 93% of kids say they would like to have a friend from a different group, and 81% would like to have a friend with a different religious affiliation. Gen Z also believes in the importance of social causes and doing good for others.

For Nina Hahn, Senior Vice President (SVP) of International Production & Development at Nickelodeon, empathy has always been a cornerstone of the network’s content creation process, no matter the genre or demographic.

“It’s not only in front of the camera, but also with respect to how we work on our research proposals, and how we work with our on-air initiatives,” says Hahn. “Once our research insights are rolled out for the content-makers inside the company, we then take the messaging and bake it into the development process from the start of every project we work on. How we create characters, in this case, that empathize, are relevant and depict a world that is meaningful to a kid at home in such a way that is welcoming to them, are things we put front and center.”

Hahn points to Nickelodeon's newly launched animated preschool series Nella the Princess Knight as a shining example of a series that exemplifies core initiatives of friendship, positivity and courage. Already on air in the US and rolling out globally this spring, the female-led series created by Christine Ricci (curriculum consultant on Blaze and the Monster Machines) follows the adventures of an unconventional eight-year-old heroine, and empowers preschoolers to be brave. “Nella the Princess Knight is about empathizing with the people and situations around you in order to put wrong right,” notes Hahn.

Interestingly, not long after the series’ premiere, new preschool research from Viacom Insights revealed that preschoolers are becoming increasingly self-sufficient, largely due to a slight movement away from helicopter parenting to an ideology wherein parents prepare preschoolers for life in an uncertain world.

Entitled Little Big Kids: Preschoolers Ready For Life, the study surveyed 6,500 families of preschoolers ages two to five across 12 countries, and found that 75% of parents believe children should learn through their own experiences.

The industry’s uptick in empathetic programming is also timely given that some of kids’ biggest worries today, according to Story of Me 2, are school, their parents’ safety, bullying, appearance and cyber popularity. School safety is also a common concern, indicating how much kids are aware of current safety issues in the world. Additionally, the study shows that preschoolers are becoming more independent as a result of an increase in learning through mobile devices and technology. This type of scenario is now helping developers, like New York’s Tinybop, find opportunities in social emotional kids apps.

You can read Kidscreen's full article about how content that helps kids develop socio-emotional skills has never been more important, and how producers are working diligently to keep the momentum going, here on Kidscreen.com.

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