Sunday, June 25, 2017
16 Things You May Not Have Known About Avatar: The Last Airbender
Since its debut in 2005 on Nickelodeon, Avatar: The Last Airbender has garnered a massive fanbase thanks to its fresh approach to animation and storytelling. From stunning fight sequences mixing real world martial arts with supernatural powers to stories focusing on the cost of war and the nature of politics, the series took a refreshing look at the world through the lens of the fantasy genre. Along the way, it also featured plenty of heart and lots of absurd humor, winning over fans of all age groups around the world.
Nickelodeon Star Lizzy Greene Reveals What It's Really Like Being A Young Working Actor In Hollywood
Lizzy Greene is here to shatter all your thoughts about what it really means to be a young actor in Hollywood.
The Nickelodeon actor stars on Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn and reveals that it’s actually more work than you think it is!
“We work really long hours,” she revealed to HuffPo’s The Tea newsletter. “People think of a kids’ TV show and don’t really know how much work actually goes into it.”
Lizzy adds, “You’re working 9.5 hours per day. When I first heard that number, I was really surprised. I thought it was just three days a week, go in for maybe four hours, and you shoot a show. But it’s much more complicated than that.”
And, don’t forget about school!
“You have to balance it with school, which is the number one priority. We work like actual adults. You have to work really hard to excel in this industry and at your craft,” Lizzy says.
“Luckily, I’ve loved every minute of it. I love the challenge.”
Would you wanna be on a Nickelodeon show? Tell NickALive! which one in the comments below!
More Nick: Nickelodeon's The Thundermans Set To Reach Landmark 100th Episode; Nick Orders New Comedy Series "Knight Squad"!
Original source: Just Jared Jr.; Additional source: The Scoop.
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The Nickelodeon actor stars on Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn and reveals that it’s actually more work than you think it is!
“We work really long hours,” she revealed to HuffPo’s The Tea newsletter. “People think of a kids’ TV show and don’t really know how much work actually goes into it.”
Lizzy adds, “You’re working 9.5 hours per day. When I first heard that number, I was really surprised. I thought it was just three days a week, go in for maybe four hours, and you shoot a show. But it’s much more complicated than that.”
And, don’t forget about school!
“You have to balance it with school, which is the number one priority. We work like actual adults. You have to work really hard to excel in this industry and at your craft,” Lizzy says.
“Luckily, I’ve loved every minute of it. I love the challenge.”
Would you wanna be on a Nickelodeon show? Tell NickALive! which one in the comments below!
More Nick: Nickelodeon's The Thundermans Set To Reach Landmark 100th Episode; Nick Orders New Comedy Series "Knight Squad"!
Original source: Just Jared Jr.; Additional source: The Scoop.
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Jace Norman Reveals Who He Wants To Slime On Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon heartthrob Jace Norman got his start with a single appearance on Jessie. From there, he rose through the ranks to nab a leading role on Nickelodeon's Henry Danger. This year, Jace won the Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Male TV Star. And earlier this year, it was announced that Henry Danger is getting its own big screen adaptation and a animated series. Huge things on the horizon for Norman, but more importantly ... who would he like to personally slime? Find out his answer in his recent interview with HuffPost's The Tea, below!:
Desiree Navarro via Getty Images
How did you first get started acting?
I used to live in New Mexico on a farm, and my brother [Xander Norman] and I had this camera and we would just make movies. We were really big fans of Star Wars. My brother asked if he could go audition for an agent, and I went, too. Things ended up working out pretty well for me somehow ... and not too good for him. It’s kind of awkward.
What do you and your character have most in common personality-wise? What makes you different?
He’s a different version of me. I grew into the character. At first, I was this little kid, but as the super hero grew, I grew, and this kind of evolution happened.
Henry Hart lives this double life as both a normal teenager and a superhero sidekick. What’s it like playing a character with two totally different sides to him?
It’s really fun! Henry is really a kid at heart.
Henry is one of the good guys fighting crime, but would you ever want to play a villain?
Totally. We filmed this episode where there’s this girl who’s actually a villain and I’m starstruck by her. So I definitely would want to play a villain.
Jace Norman slimes Full House and Fuller House star John Stamos at Nickelodeon's 2016 Kids' Choice Awards; Christopher Polk/KCA2016 via Getty Images
Do you have a favorite memory from set?
We have super long hours on the show, so whenever it’s like one in the morning, Cooper [Barnes] and I get all loopy and start goofing around. Those are the best memories. We try to keep each other sane so we don’t overwork ourselves.
You post a lot of videos on social media. Do you see yourself ever working behind the camera in your career?
Totally. I think the next thing I’m going to get into is YouTube and start getting on that platform more. I think that’s where things are going anyway so I’m definitely going to get into that.
Do you have any fun upcoming projects that your fans can look forward to?
I’m doing a full-blown animated series about Henry Danger [The Adventures Of Kid Danger And Captain Man]. I think fans are really going to like this. I think it’ll be the next SpongeBob.
Henry Danger cast accepts Favourite TV Show - Kids’ Show at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards; Frazer Harrison/KCA2017 via Getty Images
What’s one song you can’t get enough of these days?
“Paris” by The Chainsmokers.
If you could have any superpower what would it be?
Teleportation.
What’s one thing you’re really terrible at?
Drawing! I also can barely spell, like it’s not even funny.
Who’s your celebrity crush?
Selena Gomez.
What’s your go-to fast food joint?
In-N-Out.
Who would you choose to perform the next Super Bowl halftime show?
Justin Bieber.
What’s one TV show you would love to make a guest appearance on?
Stranger Things.
What current or past celebrity couple would you consider to be relationship goals?
Drake and Rihanna.
You have a great sense of style. Who inspires your look?
My mom has a really good sense of style. I just kind of see what’s cool and then combine my own flavor with that.
What’s your guilty pleasure TV show?
Keeping Up with the Kardashians or The Bachelor.
Name one celebrity you would LOVE to personally slime on Nickelodeon.
Leonardo DiCaprio.
More Nick: Seattle Seahawks' Quarterback Russell Wilson Returns as Host of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2017; KCS 2017 Voting Now Open!
H/T: The Scoop; Additional source Google.co.uk.
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Desiree Navarro via Getty Images
How did you first get started acting?
I used to live in New Mexico on a farm, and my brother [Xander Norman] and I had this camera and we would just make movies. We were really big fans of Star Wars. My brother asked if he could go audition for an agent, and I went, too. Things ended up working out pretty well for me somehow ... and not too good for him. It’s kind of awkward.
What do you and your character have most in common personality-wise? What makes you different?
He’s a different version of me. I grew into the character. At first, I was this little kid, but as the super hero grew, I grew, and this kind of evolution happened.
Henry Hart lives this double life as both a normal teenager and a superhero sidekick. What’s it like playing a character with two totally different sides to him?
It’s really fun! Henry is really a kid at heart.
Henry is one of the good guys fighting crime, but would you ever want to play a villain?
Totally. We filmed this episode where there’s this girl who’s actually a villain and I’m starstruck by her. So I definitely would want to play a villain.
Jace Norman slimes Full House and Fuller House star John Stamos at Nickelodeon's 2016 Kids' Choice Awards; Christopher Polk/KCA2016 via Getty Images
Do you have a favorite memory from set?
We have super long hours on the show, so whenever it’s like one in the morning, Cooper [Barnes] and I get all loopy and start goofing around. Those are the best memories. We try to keep each other sane so we don’t overwork ourselves.
You post a lot of videos on social media. Do you see yourself ever working behind the camera in your career?
Totally. I think the next thing I’m going to get into is YouTube and start getting on that platform more. I think that’s where things are going anyway so I’m definitely going to get into that.
Do you have any fun upcoming projects that your fans can look forward to?
I’m doing a full-blown animated series about Henry Danger [The Adventures Of Kid Danger And Captain Man]. I think fans are really going to like this. I think it’ll be the next SpongeBob.
Henry Danger cast accepts Favourite TV Show - Kids’ Show at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards; Frazer Harrison/KCA2017 via Getty Images
What’s one song you can’t get enough of these days?
“Paris” by The Chainsmokers.
If you could have any superpower what would it be?
Teleportation.
What’s one thing you’re really terrible at?
Drawing! I also can barely spell, like it’s not even funny.
Who’s your celebrity crush?
Selena Gomez.
What’s your go-to fast food joint?
In-N-Out.
Who would you choose to perform the next Super Bowl halftime show?
Justin Bieber.
What’s one TV show you would love to make a guest appearance on?
Stranger Things.
What current or past celebrity couple would you consider to be relationship goals?
Drake and Rihanna.
You have a great sense of style. Who inspires your look?
My mom has a really good sense of style. I just kind of see what’s cool and then combine my own flavor with that.
What’s your guilty pleasure TV show?
Keeping Up with the Kardashians or The Bachelor.
Name one celebrity you would LOVE to personally slime on Nickelodeon.
Leonardo DiCaprio.
More Nick: Seattle Seahawks' Quarterback Russell Wilson Returns as Host of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2017; KCS 2017 Voting Now Open!
H/T: The Scoop; Additional source Google.co.uk.
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PAW PATROL LIVE! to "Race to the Rescue" at Resorts World Theatre in Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore This September
Based on the hit animated TV series on Nickelodeon produced by Spin Master, PAW Patrol Live! "Race to the Rescue" is coming to Singapore for the first time with its brand new tour, which brings everybody’s favourite pups to the stage for an action-packed, high-energy, musical adventure!
Date: 1 - 3 September
Time: 10.30am, 2pm, 5.30pm
Venue: Resorts World™ Theatre, Resorts World Sentosa
Price*: S$58, S$78, S$98, S$118 (Restricted View: S$58)
Language: English
Duration: Approximately 80 minutes with intermission
Promoter Name: Supreme Productions Pte Ltd
Get your tickets at SISTIC or Resorts World Theatre.
* Prices exclude SISTIC booking fee and handling charges. Terms and Conditions apply.
When Mayor Goodway goes missing during the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race, the pups come to the rescue. Join Ryder, Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma, Sky and Everest for the show's first tour in Singapore. Featuring a cast of everybody's favorite PAW Patrol characters and presented by VStar Entertainment Group and Nickelodeon, PAW Patrol Live! "Race to the Rescue," shows that "no job is too big, no pup is too small," and shares lessons for all ages about citizenship, social skills and problem-solving as the characters each use their unique skills and teamwork.
The show includes two acts and an intermission, and features an innovative, larger-than-life costuming approach that brings the PAW Patrol pups to life on stage along with their vehicles and packs. Traditional theatrical scenery combines with a high-tech video wall to visually transport families to an authentic PAW Patrol environment, including locations from the TV series, like Adventure Bay, The Lookout, Seal Island, Farmer Yumi's farm and Jake's Mountain. Special interactive video allows the audience to participate via interviews, solve clues with the Pups, follow Mayor Goodway and much more!
Venue & Admission Rules:
Child Entry
* Admission is subject to tickets presented at the entrance.
* No admission for infants in arms and children below 2 years old.
* Children 2 years and above must purchase ticket for admission.
Late Seating Advisory
* All events will start at the time printed on the ticket.
* You are strongly advised to be seated 15 minutes prior to starting time.
* Late arrival may result in admittance only at a suitable break during the performance.
Photography / Video Recording Rules
* Professional photography, flash photography, video recording and audio recording are strictly prohibited during the performance.
* Selfie sticks are not permitted in the venue.
Additional Information
* Food and beverage from outside are not permitted in the venue.
More Nick: Nickelodeon Eyes Singapore For New Animation Talent!
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Date: 1 - 3 September
Time: 10.30am, 2pm, 5.30pm
Venue: Resorts World™ Theatre, Resorts World Sentosa
Price*: S$58, S$78, S$98, S$118 (Restricted View: S$58)
Language: English
Duration: Approximately 80 minutes with intermission
Promoter Name: Supreme Productions Pte Ltd
Get your tickets at SISTIC or Resorts World Theatre.
* Prices exclude SISTIC booking fee and handling charges. Terms and Conditions apply.
When Mayor Goodway goes missing during the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race, the pups come to the rescue. Join Ryder, Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma, Sky and Everest for the show's first tour in Singapore. Featuring a cast of everybody's favorite PAW Patrol characters and presented by VStar Entertainment Group and Nickelodeon, PAW Patrol Live! "Race to the Rescue," shows that "no job is too big, no pup is too small," and shares lessons for all ages about citizenship, social skills and problem-solving as the characters each use their unique skills and teamwork.
The show includes two acts and an intermission, and features an innovative, larger-than-life costuming approach that brings the PAW Patrol pups to life on stage along with their vehicles and packs. Traditional theatrical scenery combines with a high-tech video wall to visually transport families to an authentic PAW Patrol environment, including locations from the TV series, like Adventure Bay, The Lookout, Seal Island, Farmer Yumi's farm and Jake's Mountain. Special interactive video allows the audience to participate via interviews, solve clues with the Pups, follow Mayor Goodway and much more!
Venue & Admission Rules:
Child Entry
* Admission is subject to tickets presented at the entrance.
* No admission for infants in arms and children below 2 years old.
* Children 2 years and above must purchase ticket for admission.
Late Seating Advisory
* All events will start at the time printed on the ticket.
* You are strongly advised to be seated 15 minutes prior to starting time.
* Late arrival may result in admittance only at a suitable break during the performance.
Photography / Video Recording Rules
* Professional photography, flash photography, video recording and audio recording are strictly prohibited during the performance.
* Selfie sticks are not permitted in the venue.
Additional Information
* Food and beverage from outside are not permitted in the venue.
More Nick: Nickelodeon Eyes Singapore For New Animation Talent!
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PAW Patrol Live! "Race To The Rescue" Is Heading To Glasgow - And There's Still Time To Snap Up Tickets
There's not long to go until the superstar pups from the number-one preschool series PAW Patrol head to Glasgow for a live stage show!
The stars of Nick Jr.'s smash-hit show will appear at the SEC Armadillo for a three-day run in September, and tickets are still available.
Produced by Nickelodeon, VStar Entertainment Group and Life Like Touring, PAW Patrol Live! "Race to the Rescue" is fun for all the family, and brings Nickelodeon's hit animated preschool series to the city with Ryder, Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma, Skye and Everest all brought to life for an action-packed, high-energy, musical adventure!
When Mayor Goodway goes missing during the day of The Great Adventure Bay Race, the pups come to the rescue. Join Ryder, Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma, Skye and Everest as they work to rescue Mayor Goodway and reach the race’s finish line before Mayor Humdinger! The 80-minute production, which includes two acts and an intermission, shows that "no job is too big, no pup is too small," and shares lessons for all ages about citizenship, social skills and problem-solving as the characters each use their unique skills and teamwork.
The performance features catchy up-tempo music and dance, and a brand new cleverly written original script that is a good introduction to live theatre for kids. Classic theatrical scenery along with a high-tech video wall visually transports families to an authentic PAW Patrol environment, including locations from the TV series, like Adventure Bay, The Lookout, Seal Island, Farmer Yumi's farm and Jake's Mountain. Special interactive video allows the audience to participate in the adventure via interviews, solve clues and puzzles with the Pups, follow Mayor Goodway, become a part of the PAW Patrol Cheer Team, and much more.
PAW Patrol Live! "Race to the Rescue", the first touring live show starring Ryder and the team of pups, and incorporates an innovative costume approach that brings the pups to life on stage with their vehicles and packs during the all-important rescue mission.
Using Bunraku, puppetry elements are built into costumes worn by performers to create life-size pups that wag their tails, blink their eyes, move their mouths and engage the audience throughout their adventure. The costume design brings a fun, realistic parallel between the animated series and the live show. Each pup's all-important Pup Pack and vehicle also makes an appearance during the show.
VStar Entertainment, the world’s leading creators of theatrical puppets, have taken an innovative approach to bringing the pups, amazing vehicles and packs to life on stage.
"This unique stage production promises adventure at every turn, as the audience works together to help our heroic pups save the day," said Thomas Kingsley, Senior Manager, Recreation Business Development at Nickelodeon.
The pups will be in Glasgow on Friday, September 1, Saturday, September 2 and Sunday, September 3.
Showtimes are at 10.30am, 1.30pm and 4.30pm each day.
Find tickets here on SEC.co.uk.
Fans can sign-up on the official PAW Patrol Live UK site to receive exclusive PAW Patrol Live information about the show and venues, and read about the PAW Patrol Live! characters.
The stars of Nick Jr.'s smash-hit show will appear at the SEC Armadillo for a three-day run in September, and tickets are still available.
Produced by Nickelodeon, VStar Entertainment Group and Life Like Touring, PAW Patrol Live! "Race to the Rescue" is fun for all the family, and brings Nickelodeon's hit animated preschool series to the city with Ryder, Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma, Skye and Everest all brought to life for an action-packed, high-energy, musical adventure!
When Mayor Goodway goes missing during the day of The Great Adventure Bay Race, the pups come to the rescue. Join Ryder, Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma, Skye and Everest as they work to rescue Mayor Goodway and reach the race’s finish line before Mayor Humdinger! The 80-minute production, which includes two acts and an intermission, shows that "no job is too big, no pup is too small," and shares lessons for all ages about citizenship, social skills and problem-solving as the characters each use their unique skills and teamwork.
The performance features catchy up-tempo music and dance, and a brand new cleverly written original script that is a good introduction to live theatre for kids. Classic theatrical scenery along with a high-tech video wall visually transports families to an authentic PAW Patrol environment, including locations from the TV series, like Adventure Bay, The Lookout, Seal Island, Farmer Yumi's farm and Jake's Mountain. Special interactive video allows the audience to participate in the adventure via interviews, solve clues and puzzles with the Pups, follow Mayor Goodway, become a part of the PAW Patrol Cheer Team, and much more.
PAW Patrol Live! "Race to the Rescue", the first touring live show starring Ryder and the team of pups, and incorporates an innovative costume approach that brings the pups to life on stage with their vehicles and packs during the all-important rescue mission.
Using Bunraku, puppetry elements are built into costumes worn by performers to create life-size pups that wag their tails, blink their eyes, move their mouths and engage the audience throughout their adventure. The costume design brings a fun, realistic parallel between the animated series and the live show. Each pup's all-important Pup Pack and vehicle also makes an appearance during the show.
VStar Entertainment, the world’s leading creators of theatrical puppets, have taken an innovative approach to bringing the pups, amazing vehicles and packs to life on stage.
"This unique stage production promises adventure at every turn, as the audience works together to help our heroic pups save the day," said Thomas Kingsley, Senior Manager, Recreation Business Development at Nickelodeon.
The pups will be in Glasgow on Friday, September 1, Saturday, September 2 and Sunday, September 3.
Showtimes are at 10.30am, 1.30pm and 4.30pm each day.
Find tickets here on SEC.co.uk.
Fans can sign-up on the official PAW Patrol Live UK site to receive exclusive PAW Patrol Live information about the show and venues, and read about the PAW Patrol Live! characters.
Common Sense Media Study: Kids Media Still Reinforces Gender Stereotypes
Brands like Nickelodeon's Nella the Princess Knight and DC Super Hero Girls may be putting a new spin on traditional gender roles, but research from US-based Common Sense Media finds that kids TV and movies, as a whole, continue to reinforce existing gender stereotypes.
Watching Gender: How Stereotypes in Movies and on TV Impact Kids’ Development reflects conversations with thousands of parents, alongside analysis of research from the past 40 years concerning child development, gender and media. (Data was taken from a probability-based online survey of 933 parents of children between the ages of two and 17 living in the US.)
Nickelodeon's upcoming new preschool series Sunny Day to promote empowerment and inclusiveness.
Common Sense’s report unfortunately found that media still reinforces the idea that masculine traits and behaviors are more valued than females ones. Feedback from parents reflected these findings, as nearly a third of moms surveyed said an eight-year-old boy today has a brighter future than his female counterpart. Research examined in the report found that TV and movies illustrate masculinity through characteristics like aggression, power, dominance, emotional restraint and heterosexuality.
Another unfortunate finding was that the media still promotes girls’ concerns about their appearances and the idea that they should treat their bodies as objects. Research found that exposure to appearance-focused TV content increases body dissatisfaction among five- to eight-year-old girls, and that self-objectification by girls is associated with diminished academic performance and increased anxiety.
According to the report, youth of color may be particularly vulnerable to the impact of media on gender-role development. Findings show that African-American and Latino youth consume media at higher levels than white kids, and more than half of the parents surveyed say there is a lack of non-white role models on TV and in movies for both boys and girls.
While the report found kids media continues to reinforce stereotypes, it also lists several ways to combat these biases and promote positive gender representations. This includes presenting capable female characters that enjoy diverse interests (including sports, science and technology), and presenting male characters that collaborate with girls and respect their female counterparts as equals.
Earlier this year, Nickelodeon launched a new initiative focused on gender equality that saw the kidsnet partner with child rights organization Plan International to launch Together We Rock. Additionally, Nickelodeon’s preschool shows Shimmer and Shine and the upcoming Sunny Day all feature strong female protagonists that promote empowerment and inclusiveness.
Retailers are also taking note. Last year, Target announced it would make its kids aisles more gender-neutral, removing the pink and blue backgrounds from its shelves.
And data shows that gender equality is also profitable. Creating a Cross-Category Juggernaut, a 2016 study from research firm Smarty Pants, found that having central male and female characters, tapping gender-neutral play patterns, leveraging humor that resonates with boys and girls, and using gender-neutral colors like yellow and green are key to creating successful IPs (intellectual properties). Smarty Pants reported that gender-neutral properties like SpongeBob SquarePants, Minions, Lego, Minecraft and Angry Birds were some of the most powerful ones on the market.
To promote the practical application of its research, Common Sense synthesized the findings from Watching Gender: How Stereotypes in Movies and on TV Impact Kids’ Development into its new media evaluation grid, which distills data from the report by age group to help parents select media for their children based on positive gender representations. The grid also provides new equality guidelines for content creators to increase programming that features diverse and balanced gender portrayals.
Common Sense has also pledged to advocate for broad policy changes to enhance the value of caregiving by both men and women, including parental leave, paid sick days, child care benefits and higher wages for child care providers.
More Nick: Nickelodeon USA To Premiere "Sunny Day" On Monday 21st August 2017!
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Watching Gender: How Stereotypes in Movies and on TV Impact Kids’ Development reflects conversations with thousands of parents, alongside analysis of research from the past 40 years concerning child development, gender and media. (Data was taken from a probability-based online survey of 933 parents of children between the ages of two and 17 living in the US.)
Nickelodeon's upcoming new preschool series Sunny Day to promote empowerment and inclusiveness.
Common Sense’s report unfortunately found that media still reinforces the idea that masculine traits and behaviors are more valued than females ones. Feedback from parents reflected these findings, as nearly a third of moms surveyed said an eight-year-old boy today has a brighter future than his female counterpart. Research examined in the report found that TV and movies illustrate masculinity through characteristics like aggression, power, dominance, emotional restraint and heterosexuality.
Another unfortunate finding was that the media still promotes girls’ concerns about their appearances and the idea that they should treat their bodies as objects. Research found that exposure to appearance-focused TV content increases body dissatisfaction among five- to eight-year-old girls, and that self-objectification by girls is associated with diminished academic performance and increased anxiety.
According to the report, youth of color may be particularly vulnerable to the impact of media on gender-role development. Findings show that African-American and Latino youth consume media at higher levels than white kids, and more than half of the parents surveyed say there is a lack of non-white role models on TV and in movies for both boys and girls.
While the report found kids media continues to reinforce stereotypes, it also lists several ways to combat these biases and promote positive gender representations. This includes presenting capable female characters that enjoy diverse interests (including sports, science and technology), and presenting male characters that collaborate with girls and respect their female counterparts as equals.
Earlier this year, Nickelodeon launched a new initiative focused on gender equality that saw the kidsnet partner with child rights organization Plan International to launch Together We Rock. Additionally, Nickelodeon’s preschool shows Shimmer and Shine and the upcoming Sunny Day all feature strong female protagonists that promote empowerment and inclusiveness.
Retailers are also taking note. Last year, Target announced it would make its kids aisles more gender-neutral, removing the pink and blue backgrounds from its shelves.
And data shows that gender equality is also profitable. Creating a Cross-Category Juggernaut, a 2016 study from research firm Smarty Pants, found that having central male and female characters, tapping gender-neutral play patterns, leveraging humor that resonates with boys and girls, and using gender-neutral colors like yellow and green are key to creating successful IPs (intellectual properties). Smarty Pants reported that gender-neutral properties like SpongeBob SquarePants, Minions, Lego, Minecraft and Angry Birds were some of the most powerful ones on the market.
To promote the practical application of its research, Common Sense synthesized the findings from Watching Gender: How Stereotypes in Movies and on TV Impact Kids’ Development into its new media evaluation grid, which distills data from the report by age group to help parents select media for their children based on positive gender representations. The grid also provides new equality guidelines for content creators to increase programming that features diverse and balanced gender portrayals.
Common Sense has also pledged to advocate for broad policy changes to enhance the value of caregiving by both men and women, including parental leave, paid sick days, child care benefits and higher wages for child care providers.
More Nick: Nickelodeon USA To Premiere "Sunny Day" On Monday 21st August 2017!
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PAW Patrol, Shimmer and Shine & Peppa Pig Feature In George @ Asda’s Holiday Shop; Argos Predicts PAW Patrol Sea Patroller To Be Top Christmas Toy
The sun is well and truly out in the UK, and the doors are open on George @ Asda’s holiday shop, with the retailer aiming to attract both those jetting off and those opting for staycations with a host of character and entertainment brands!
The sun is well and truly out in the UK, and the doors are open on George @ Asda’s holiday shop, with the retailer aiming to attract both those jetting off and those opting for staycations with a host of character and entertainment brands!
Within the girls category, brands including Nick Jr.'s PAW Patrol, Peppa Pig and Shimmer and Shine, as well as Trolls, My Little Pony, Minnie Mouse and Disney Princess feature on products including swim suits and towel ponchos.
Meanwhile, for boys the likes of Nick Jr.'s PAW Patrol and George Pig, along with Despicable Me 3, WWE, Spider-Man, Star Wars, The Avengers, Cars 3, Iron Man, Finding Nemo and Mickey Mouse feature on swim shorts, towel ponchos, rash vests, swim bags and sun protection swim suits.
A host of branded beach towels are also available featuring PAW Patrol, Little Mermaid, Star Wars and Disney Princess.
In additional news, the UK may be in the midst of a June heatwave, but leading retailer Argos has unveiled its listing of toys which it thinks will be featuring in letters to Santa across the country this year, which includes the PAW Patrol Sea Patroller! Check out Argos' Top toy predictions for Christmas 2017 list here on Licensing Source!
Set to be released later this year, with the PAW Patrol Sea Patroller, fans can set sail for an ocean adventure! Below is the products official description:
Oh no! The baby sea animals are stranded and need your help. Time to jump into the Sea Patroller and get to the ruff-ruff rescue!
This sea-worthy ship comes with real working crane and a cage so you can scout out exactly where all the baby animals are. Once you've found them it's time to activate the launcher to shoot out a rescue ring!
The Sea Patroller also has exciting lights and sound to enhance the adventure. It's not just a ship either…simply push the top bit forward to turn the Sea Patroller into a huge land vehicle – perfect for drier adventures!
The Paw Patrol playset also comes with Ryder, ATV and his baby octopus friend to join you on daring rescue missions. Put Ryder and another racer (sold separately) inside the ship and activate to roll into action. It's anchors way for the Paw Patrol and all their friends!
The Sea Patroller's ideal for ages three and up.
What's in the box?: Sea Patroller; Ryder figure; ATV; Baby octopus.
Please note: Sea Patroller is not a bath or water toy
More Nick: PAW Patrol Live! "Race to the Rescue" To Tour The UK & Ireland During Summer 2017!
Original source: Licensing Source; Additional source: The Entertainer.
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The sun is well and truly out in the UK, and the doors are open on George @ Asda’s holiday shop, with the retailer aiming to attract both those jetting off and those opting for staycations with a host of character and entertainment brands!
Within the girls category, brands including Nick Jr.'s PAW Patrol, Peppa Pig and Shimmer and Shine, as well as Trolls, My Little Pony, Minnie Mouse and Disney Princess feature on products including swim suits and towel ponchos.
Meanwhile, for boys the likes of Nick Jr.'s PAW Patrol and George Pig, along with Despicable Me 3, WWE, Spider-Man, Star Wars, The Avengers, Cars 3, Iron Man, Finding Nemo and Mickey Mouse feature on swim shorts, towel ponchos, rash vests, swim bags and sun protection swim suits.
A host of branded beach towels are also available featuring PAW Patrol, Little Mermaid, Star Wars and Disney Princess.
In additional news, the UK may be in the midst of a June heatwave, but leading retailer Argos has unveiled its listing of toys which it thinks will be featuring in letters to Santa across the country this year, which includes the PAW Patrol Sea Patroller! Check out Argos' Top toy predictions for Christmas 2017 list here on Licensing Source!
Set to be released later this year, with the PAW Patrol Sea Patroller, fans can set sail for an ocean adventure! Below is the products official description:
Oh no! The baby sea animals are stranded and need your help. Time to jump into the Sea Patroller and get to the ruff-ruff rescue!
This sea-worthy ship comes with real working crane and a cage so you can scout out exactly where all the baby animals are. Once you've found them it's time to activate the launcher to shoot out a rescue ring!
The Sea Patroller also has exciting lights and sound to enhance the adventure. It's not just a ship either…simply push the top bit forward to turn the Sea Patroller into a huge land vehicle – perfect for drier adventures!
The Paw Patrol playset also comes with Ryder, ATV and his baby octopus friend to join you on daring rescue missions. Put Ryder and another racer (sold separately) inside the ship and activate to roll into action. It's anchors way for the Paw Patrol and all their friends!
The Sea Patroller's ideal for ages three and up.
What's in the box?: Sea Patroller; Ryder figure; ATV; Baby octopus.
Please note: Sea Patroller is not a bath or water toy
More Nick: PAW Patrol Live! "Race to the Rescue" To Tour The UK & Ireland During Summer 2017!
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How To Rock | Gravity 5 - "Rock With Me" Brewster Marching Band Edition | Nickelodeon Deutschland
How To Rock | Gravity 5 performen zusammen mit der Bewster Marching Band, "Rock With Me"!:
Song from How To Rock episode "How to Rock a Singing Telegram". Sing-along with the lyrics below!:
Hear that sound
I know you can't sit down
It's getting loud don't act like you don't feel the rhythm
side to side go 'head and live your life
this is your time to shine don't let nobody steal it
speaker box about to blow everybody on the floor
ready set now here we go, woah, woah, oh oh
let it go I double dare ya. like you're dancing in the mirror
you can go off track, show 'em whatcha waiting....
we gonna rock
we gonna roll
jumpin around till we getting no more
losing our minds
outta control
taking this all the way to overload
singing, oh oh oh oh
screaming, oh oh oh oh
saying, oh oh oh oh woah
come on and rock with me
oh oh oh oh
screaming, oh oh oh oh
saying, oh oh oh oh woah
come on and rock with me
grab a friend and move to the beat
come on, come on and party with me
you and me that's all we need
now ya, now you're rockin with me
we gonna rock
we gonna roll
jumping around till we getting no more
losing our minds
outta control
taking this all the way to overload
singing oh oh oh oh
screaming oh oh oh oh
saying oh oh oh oh woah
come on and rock with me
oh oh oh oh
screaming oh oh oh oh
saying oh oh oh oh woah
come and rock with me
rock with me
come on and rock with me
"Rock With Me" lyrics via How to Rock Wiki.
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Song from How To Rock episode "How to Rock a Singing Telegram". Sing-along with the lyrics below!:
Hear that sound
I know you can't sit down
It's getting loud don't act like you don't feel the rhythm
side to side go 'head and live your life
this is your time to shine don't let nobody steal it
speaker box about to blow everybody on the floor
ready set now here we go, woah, woah, oh oh
let it go I double dare ya. like you're dancing in the mirror
you can go off track, show 'em whatcha waiting....
we gonna rock
we gonna roll
jumpin around till we getting no more
losing our minds
outta control
taking this all the way to overload
singing, oh oh oh oh
screaming, oh oh oh oh
saying, oh oh oh oh woah
come on and rock with me
oh oh oh oh
screaming, oh oh oh oh
saying, oh oh oh oh woah
come on and rock with me
grab a friend and move to the beat
come on, come on and party with me
you and me that's all we need
now ya, now you're rockin with me
we gonna rock
we gonna roll
jumping around till we getting no more
losing our minds
outta control
taking this all the way to overload
singing oh oh oh oh
screaming oh oh oh oh
saying oh oh oh oh woah
come on and rock with me
oh oh oh oh
screaming oh oh oh oh
saying oh oh oh oh woah
come and rock with me
rock with me
come on and rock with me
"Rock With Me" lyrics via How to Rock Wiki.
Watch How To Rock on Nickelodeon, TeenNick and Nicknight!
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Dog Breaks a Handful of Pool Rules | CatDog | NickSplat Pool Party
Rancid Rabbit is on the case to bust any rule breakers (including CatDog) at the town pool!:
Clip from CatDog episode "Escape from the Deep End".
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Watch all your '90s Nickelodeon favorites on NickSplat, your late-night destination for your favorite childhood Nickelodeon cartoons and live-action shows! NickSplat 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! #NickSplat!
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Clip from CatDog episode "Escape from the Deep End".
More Nick: Nickelodeon’s Brand-New TV Special "Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling" Reunites Original Voice Cast to Reprise Roles!
Watch all your '90s Nickelodeon favorites on NickSplat, your late-night destination for your favorite childhood Nickelodeon cartoons and live-action shows! NickSplat 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! #NickSplat!
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The Loud House GoNoodle Dance Remix | Nickelodeon
Get up and dance, cause it’s time to party with The Loud House! Shake your hips with Lincoln, dab with Lola, raise the roof with Leni! You know, do the dance move. Do not LITERALLY raise the roof. That would be dangerous. And require tools. Check out GoNoodle’s YouTube Channel! And catch more of The Loud House on Nickelodeon!:
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