Dimitri Papanikas, sales executive at Mondo TV Iberoamerica, recently talked to TV Kids about the hit live-action franchise Heidi, Bienvenida.
Heidi, Bienvenida a Casa arrived on the kids’ live-action scene with a splash. The series, which Mondo TV Iberoamerica co-produced with Alianzas Producciones, is a reinterpretation of the classic children’s novel Heidi by Johanna Spyri. It also marks Mondo TV Iberoamerica’s first foray into live-action production. “We are very happy to work with Alianzas Producciones on this production,” Dimitri Papanikas, sales executive at Mondo TV Iberoamerica, told TV Kids. “It’s a very, very important release for us.”
Penned by screenwriter Marcela Citterio, who is known for her work on shows such as I Am Frankie, Patito Feo and Chica Vampiro, the series puts a modern spin on Spyri’s classic novel from the 1880s, combining comedy and music to tell the story of a young country girl who moves to the city. Heidi, Bienvenida a Casa launched on Nickelodeon in Latin America (Latinoamérica) in March 2017 and has been rolling out in the rest of the world. The company has been working on securing free-TV deals for the show across the globe.
In Latin America, the series also aired on A+ in Mexico, TV Azteca’s new channel, as well as in Bolivia, Costa Rica and El Salvador. The show has also been broadcast in Brazil (Brasil) on Nickelodeon, in Russia on CTC Love and in Israel on yes KidZ. Other key territories in EMEA will follow in early 2018. “We are very happy that the series has already been so successful,” Papanikas says of the deals closed thus far.
Mondo TV Iberoamerica has also made headway on the licensing side. Several agents have been announced in the Americas, and the program is already underway in both Latin America and Italy. Mondo TV Iberoamerica secured a publishing agreement with Panini, which will produce a sticker album, collectibles, trading cards and more in Europe and Latin America, using the Heidi, Bienvenida brand and characters. The products are expected to roll out at retail this year.
Another key publishing agreement was signed with Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial, which will launch more than ten titles inspired by the comedy drama for teens. The books will be published in Spanish for the Latin American market, where they will be released in Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. The first titles are slated to hit retail this month.
Filming on season two, titled Heidi, Bienvenida al Show, recently wrapped. This means Mondo TV is “one step closer to premiering the second season on TV,” Papanikas says. Heidi, Bienvenida al Show will feature more humor, and according to Papanikas, “the music component will be even more important than it was in the first season, as Heidi will join a band. It will be interesting to see how Heidi balances being in the band and having new friends.” There are even plans for a third installment of the series. Both new seasons are expected to air on Nickelodeon Latinoamérica.
Looking ahead, Mondo TV Iberoamerica is keen to keep working in both the live-action and animation categories. The co-production model will continue to be important for the company moving forward. Papanikas says, “We would like to improve our relationships with buyers and find new clients. We are also looking to improve our relationships with OTT platforms.” In addition, Mondo TV Iberoamerica will be keeping an eye on Mexico and Brazil, which Papanikas calls “critical markets in the industry.”
Graphic artist and illustrator extraordinaire Andy Suriano (IDW's Samurai Jack) recently sat down with SyFy Wire at Emerald City Comic Con 2018 to discuss his projects, including Nickelodeon's upcoming brand-new TMNT series, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Among the topics discussed in the interview, Suriano, who is co-producing the next iteration of the beloved franchise, reveals that he was also into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles back in the day, which led to the "small project" he's working on with Nickelodeon, plus talks about meeting Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creator and all-round rock star Kevin Eastman, and, how, with all the different versions of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles over the years, its great that everyone has their favorite version to call their own. Suriano also reveals the origins of Cosmic Scoundrels, which he co-created with Matt Chapman. Check out SyFy Wire's Turtley Awesome interview with Andy Suriano below!:
Toonzone Interviews Kat Graham, Josh Brener, and Brandon Mychal Smith on “Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”
At last year’s Upfront presentations, Nickelodeon announced a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series that promised to return the world-famous quartet of ninja heroes to hand-drawn animation with a notably different approach to the art style. The voice cast of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was announced in November, with Omar Miller as Raphael, Ben Schwartz as Leonardo, Josh Brener as Donatello, Brandon Mychal Smith as Michelangelo, and Kat Graham as April O’Neil; Eric Bauza backs the main cast as Master Splinter and John Cena will be the Turtles’ main villain, Baron Draxum.
Kat Graham, Josh Brener, and Brandon Mychal Smith were at this year’s Nickelodeon Upfront in New York City, and while we weren’t able to meet with them in person, we were able to chat over the phone about their new adventures in voiceover work in one of the most popular and enduring superhero franchises in the world. If the chemistry that they had during the interview is any indication, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles promises to be a ton of fun.
TOONZONE NEWS: When you were auditioning for the show, did you know what it was for?
JOSH BRENER: I knew what it was for a new generation of Turtles, but I did not know how different and new and weird and cool and extremely strange this new Turtles would be (laughter).
BRANDON MYCHAL SMITH: I did know what I was auditioning for, similar to Josh, I didn’t know how cool and exciting and exhilirating and out of this world gnarly this series would be. And now I do, so it’s an honor.
KAT GRAHAM: I knew what I was auditioning for, but I had no idea how big it would be. I knew that the Turtles were big, but I didn’t know that they were going to do action figures and I’d be here doing upfronts. I had no idea it was going to be this big at all. I was just excited to be a part of this cartoon and part of the Nickelodeon family that I feel raised me with their cartoons. So even though it was a big deal to me, I think I underestimated the madness and how people would be so opinionated about it and so invested in this cartoon.
TOONZONE NEWS: I think TMNT is one of those franchises that’s got multi-generational appeal and a lot of people who are really invested in it. For Josh and Brandon, but did you guys audition for multiple Turtles, or did they have an idea of who they wanted you to be up front?
JOSH BRENER: I guess for some reason, they had a very specific idea about me, that I would only be a Donny. It might have something to do with the fact that I’m a huge dork. Frankly, I felt a bit profiled. But I am who I am, and I guess they don’t see me as one of the bigger, more powerful ninjas. But, you know, that’s fine (laughter).
BRANDON MYCHAL SMITH: Yeah, I only went in for Michelangelo. And I was really excited. From the moment I walked into the meeting, I was like a kid in a candy store. I still remember the meeting to this day…it was exciting. They had the action figures kind of lined up inside of the meeting, they had this energy. Everyone in Hollywood was there. But no, I didn’t audition for any other Turtles. I guess that they knew I was a (switches to Michelangelo voice) Michelangelo-talkin’ dude, baby!
TOONZONE NEWS: Josh’s IMDb entry shows some animation VO work before. Kat and Brandon, was this your first time doing voiceover work?
KAT GRAHAM: I had actually done a Nickelodeon pilot when I was a little girl, but I it didn’t go anywhere. I had also done another cartoon on CW. A little guest spot on something, but that’s it.
BRANDON MYCHAL SMITH: I have done animated stuff before. It was similar to what Kat had done. I had a show called The Rules of 57th Street, actually from the creators of Proud Family, and it ended up not taking off either, but the animation space is really hard to get into. It takes a long, long time. I had done some interstitial things with Nickelodeon prior, just like, “Hey, you’re watching SpongeBob!” Or “Hey, you’re watching Hey Arnold!” But nothing as grand and as amazing and as rock-star as being one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. A superhero. So this is a game-changer, for sure.
TOONZONE NEWS: How has the experience doing voiceover work for Turtles changed or defied your expectations or forced you to make adjustments as actors?
KAT GRAHAM: An interesting question…I think there’s a couple of different ways to answer it. For me, once they released the art and they made the announcement about April and I saw the feedback that it was getting, it made it really important for me to understand how I want this young African-American cartoon character to be portrayed. I want her to have wit and sass and still be fierce but still come across as intelligent and educated and fun and vibrant. I know that there’s going to be a different kind of audience for this. They’ve definitely expanded their audience with the cast of this Rise series, so it definitely made me feel much more responsible than I had thought a cartoon could make me feel. But I guess the little things could have a bigger impact than I thought I had predicted.
JOSH BRENER: One of the things that’s been really cool is that our director on this series is Rob Paulsen, who’s a voiceover legend of course, and actually was Donatello most recently. Just having his knowledge and his background and his…genius sort of available to us has made it so much fun and so exciting, and also helps makes us feel like we’re doing homage and respectfully carrying on the tradition of TMNT, which as you say is such a special dearly held property to so many.
BRANDON MYCHAL SMITH: This is much different from anything that I do on-screen. I would say my energy level for this character is at a 3,000, and normally I’m at about a 150…
KAT GRAHAM: Really?
BRANDON MYCHAL SMITH: Yeah, really! When I go into the booth, I leave everything on the floor. Everything.
KAT GRAHAM: Even his clothes.
BRANDON MYCHAL SMITH: Yes. (Laughter) Again, Kat, with the interjections.
KAT GRAHAM: They try to keep me out of their voice sessions.
BRANDON MYCHAL SMITH: Yeah, by the time I finish these sessions, I’m sweating, my shirt’s off…no, just kidding. I just go in and I let it all hang out. I let it all loose. I have a good time, I make sure that Michelangelo’s energy is jumping out of the screen. So yes, I think that the work that I do for this character is vastly different than my on-screen work just from an energy perspective. Michelangelo, he’s a lightning bolt of energy.
TOONZONE NEWS: Speaking of Rob Paulsen, he was in the original 80’s Ninja Turtles series, and he was in the series that just finished. Has he given you guys any specific advice about what you’re about to experience?
KAT GRAHAM: I kind of got geeked out when I found out that Rob was directing, because Rob, very famously, was the voice of Pinky in Pinky and the Brain. For months, my voice mail was Pinky greeting people that would call me. But for me, this is a whole new experience. I was just excited to be on Nickelodeon, but he just told me to have fun. I know that sounds kind of basic, but he really just wanted me to enjoy the experience and have a good time. I always get kind of sad when our sessions are done and there are no more episodes to record because I have such a great time. He makes everything so fun and he’s a veteran actor but he also brings so much of this freshness and this new inspiration to every single episode. You don’t feel like he’s jaded or “over it” at all. He’s still just as enthusiastic as he’s always been, which is why he’s such an icon in the animation community.
JOSH BRENER: Yeah, he said something really cool when we were just starting to record. He was saying you have no idea how much Ninja Turtles means to people, and you’ll have this moment where a Dad with his son or a Mom with her daughter will come up to you and say, “Look, this is Donatello, this is Michelangelo, this is April…” and just to see the reactions of the kids and how excited they’ll be, and how equally excited their parents are. I know all 3 of us grew up with Ninja Turtles. One thing I think he’s excited for us about and trying to impart to us is how cool that feeling is, of being a part of something that means so much to so many people.
BRANDON MYCHAL SMITH: Yeah, Rob was such a leader. Just from the moment we started working. Somewhat to what Kat said, I was just the biggest fan of Rob. I loved Pinky and the Brain, so to have Rob leading us, essentially to the finish line each week, I think added so much value to the project. Rob is a living legend. Let’s be honest. He gave us a lot of really great advice and similar to what Josh said, letting us know how big of a franchise we were joining and how this journey would impact so many families and people around the world trying to find their voice. And I think that’s the cool thing about Rise, from April to Donatello to Ralph to Michelangelo to Leo, you have a unique representation of each different quality of turtle, of a human, of life, and that’s really what makes Rise so special and Rob so special, because he really gave us that light. That vision to go, “You guys are about to do something really cool. Enjoy it. Take advantage of it, and really understand the impact you’re going to have on people’s lives.”
TOONZONE NEWS: This is probably for Kat and Brandon because you both are musicians as well as actors. Can you say whether you’ll get to exercise those talents on this new show?
KAT GRAHAM: I mean, if they want to (laughs). I feel like I’ve always kept everything separate, and if it makes sense, then great. They know that I would do anything for Nickelodeon and for the team and the producers, and if they thought it would benefit or elevate what they were doing, then absolutely. It may sound weird, but I don’t even think about connecting the two really much in my life.
BRANDON MYCHAL SMITH: Like Kat said, I’m willing to do whatever Nickelodeon and whatever Rob wants me to do. Everyone at Nickelodeon has embraced me with such warm regard and such warm intent…it’s just such a family environment here. So if they need me to pull out Little Richard and hit one of them notes, we gonna do it! We gonna BRING it baby!
TOONZONE NEWS: Is there anything else that you guys are working on that you want to plug or you want to talk about?
KAT GRAHAM: Josh has, like, 20 movies coming out.
BRANDON MYCHAL SMITH: Yeah!
KAT GRAHAM: So we can talk about that. You want to talk about all the movies you have coming out? (Laughter)
JOSH BRENER: I just want to draw attention to my work as the president of the Kat Graham Fan Club. Yeah, just visit us at welovekat.edu. And my IMDb page will link you to the Kat Graham welovekat.edu website. We have a lot of cool stuff going on there that we want to let everyone know about, and people involved in loving Kat…(Laughter)
Have a fun-filled school holiday at City Square Mall in Singapore with Nickelodeon’s twin genies-in-training, Shimmer & Shine! From 9 March to 8 April 2018, there will be a line-up of Zahramazing activities filled with magic and friendship for all! Be dazzled with a ‘LIVE’ Musical show (10 - 18 Mar), the First Ever Glitter Party (10, 11, 17 & 18 Mar) and Sparkling Rewards for everyone!
To celebrate, Nickelodeon Asia is giving fans the chance to win passes to the FIRST EVER Glitter Party with Shimmer and Shine on Mar 11! They're giving away 5 pairs of passes to this zahramazing celebration of sweet treats and party games with the genies! To enter, simply tell Nick what you’d wish for if you had a genie in the comments on Facebook by Mar 8, 6pm (SG)! Good luck! :)
When: March 9 - April 1
Country: Singapore
Venue: Causeway Point
Dive into SpongeBob's Paradise for lots of underwater adventures with SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends at Causeway Point Level 1 Main Atrium these school holidays! Exciting mini-games and activities await you! In addition, be rewarded with exclusive SpongeBob premiums when you spend at Causeway Point.
TOTES AWESOME GIFTS
From 9 Mar to 1 Apr, get rewarded as you shop, spend and scan your Frasers Rewards QR code! You can redeem an exclusive SpongeBob tote bag with a minimum spending of $120 OR receive an additional $10 Causeway Point Gift Card with a minimum spending of $150*!
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS UNDERWATER ADVENTURES
When: Mar 12 - Mar 18, 12pm - 9pm
Receive a game card with a min. spending of $30* to participate in the exciting games. Plus, get a SpongeBob cushion upon completion of all the game stations.
PHOTO BOOTH WITH SPONGEBOB AND FRIENDS
When: Mar 12 - Mar 18, 12pm - 9pm
Receive an instant print* when you snap a photo with standees of SpongeBob and his friends!
NON-STOP SPONGEBOB SCREENING
When: Mar 12 - Mar 18, 12 pm - 9pm
Watch your all-time favourite SpongeBob SquarePants episodes for free!
This March (марте), Nickelodeon Russia (Россия) will be premiering:
-- Brand-new episodes of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Черепашки-ниндзя) season five, Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, including "Raphael: Mutant Apocalypse" ("Rebel Road");
-- Brand-new episodes of Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn (Никки, Рикки, Дикки и Дон), including season four premiere "Dude, Where's My School?";
-- Brand-new episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants (Губка Боб Квадратные Штаны), including "Don't Feed the Clowns" and "Chatterbox Gary";
-- Brand-new episodes of Henry Danger (Опасный Генри), including season four premiere "Sick & Wired".
Смотри в марте | Nickelodeon Россия Что ждёт тебя в марте.
Below is a round-up of Nickelodeon Iberia's March 2018 programming highlights for Nickelodeon Spain (España) and Nickelodeon Portugal!
Nickelodeon’s 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards
Nickelodeon’s 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards are the only awards where kids rule, and this years ceremony is going to be bigger, better and slimier than ever before! With massive musical performances, colossal celebs and super-sized slime surprises at every turn, you won't want to miss the must-see event of the year! Cast your votes on who you want to see win Nickelodeon's coveted orange blimps at kca2018.tv and on Twitter using the special #KCA hashtags, and tune into the biggest deal of 2018, Nickelodeon’s 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards, hosted by WWE Superstar John Cena for the second year in a row, premiering at 20:00 on Nickelodeon Portugal and at 21:00 on Nickelodeon España!
Double The Fun Easter Week
There will be no time for boredom this Easter as Nickelodeon has prepared a special week featuring of all your Nick favourites, making it impossible for you to take your eyes off the screen!
Tune in everyday between Friday 23rd March to Monday 2nd April 2018 from 08:25 (PT)/09:25 (ES) for double episodes of your favourite shows, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Henry Danger, The Loud House, Fairly OddParents, The Thundermans, and 100 Things to Do Before High School. Plus, prepare large bowls of popcorn and reserve the best seat in the house, as everyday from 14:45 (PT) / 15:45 (ES), Nickelodeon will be airing the best Nick Flicks, including Rufus, Splitting Adam, Swindle and many more!
New Episodes Of The Thundermans
The world's most famous superhero family return with brand-new episodes this March! In the brand-new episode, "Super Dupers" Max and Phoebe use their powers to give their friend a confidence boost, but the gesture backfires when he recklessly starts to think he that he has superpowers of his own! What a mess! In another, "Revenge of the Smith", Max and Phoebe's school prepares a special mural to pay tribute to the super twins' heroism, but the artist holds a personal grudge, and the tribute isn't what they imagined! All this, whilst also having to keep their true identities a secret! Tune into see what happens!
Brand-new episodes of The Thundermans begin Monday 5th March 2018 at 20:30 on Nickelodeon Portugal and at 21:30 on Nickelodeon España!
New Episodes Of SpongeBob SquarePants
The world's most beloved sponge is back for brand-new adventures this March! In one episode, "Cuddle E. Hugs", SpongeBob’s new friend is a giant fluffy hamster, but there’s one problem: no one else can see him! Then, in "No Pictures, Please", Patrick leads an enthusiastic stranger on a tour of his favourite places in Bikini Bottom! And in "Old Man Patrick", Patrick thinks he is an old man, so SpongeBob tries to remind him how much fun being a child can be! Don't miss these and many more brand-new SpongeBob SquarePants episodes, starting Monday 19th March 2018 at 18:25 on Nickelodeon Portugal and at 19:25 on Nickelodeon España!
Henry Danger season four
The fourth season of Henry Danger is here! In season four, Kid Danger and Captain Man will continue to face great danger, and Henry has to continue to try and keep his big secret! In one brand-new special episode, "Danger Games" Kid Danger and Captain Man join forces with the kids from Game Shakers to keep Double G safe from Dr. Minyak during his worldwide charity concert! Don't miss this all-new season of Henry Danger, starting Monday 19th March 2018 at 11:05 on Nickelodeon Portugal and at 12:05 on Nickelodeon España!
Local titles (Spanish / Portuguese):
Double The Fun Easter Week: Semana Santa Doblemente Divertida / [TBA]
SpongeBob SquarePants: Bob Esponja / SpongeBob SquarePants
The Loud House: Una Casa de Locos / Loud em Casa
The Fairly OddParents: Los Padrinos Mágicos / Os Padrinhos Mágicos
The Thundermans: Los Thundermans / Os Thundermans
100 Things to Do Before High School: 100 cosas que hacer antes de ir al instituto / 100 Coisas Para Fazer Antes do Secundário
Splitting Adam: Clonando a Adam / A Divisão do Adam
Patrick Star: Patricio Estrella / Patrick Star
Below is a round-up of Nickelodeon Italy's (Italia) programming highlights for March 2018!
Nickelodeon Italia:
I Thunderman season 4 New Episodes Weekdays at 18:40 from Monday 5th March 2018
Arrivano nuove avventure, tratte dalla quarta stagione, per la pazza famiglia di supereroi la cui identità segreta è stata ormai svelata. Nel cast ci saranno sempre gli attori Kira Kosarin e Jack Griffo, ormai star amatissime anche dal pubblico italiano.
TeenNick Italia:
Zoey 101 Season 3 Weekdays at 20:50 from Monday 12th March 2018
Nick Jr. Italia:
Blaze e le Mega Macchine season 3 New Episodes Weekdays at 17.50 from Monday 19th February 2018
Questa serie è rivolta a una fascia d'età prescolare, ed è pensata per aumentare le competenze scientifiche, risolvendo piccoli problemini matematici tra corse a tutta velocità in luoghi fantastici. Da non perdere l’episodio speciale 'Avventura nella giungla'.
Blaze e le Mega Macchine season 3 will also make its Italian FTA debut on Cartoonito Italia airing Fridays at 19:00 from Friday 9th March 2018.
Easter With Puppies (Pasqua con i cucciol) Easter Programming Stunt Thursday 29th March - Tuesday 3rd April 2018
Nick Jr celebra la Pasqua con una programmazione speciale per i più piccoli. Si parte con i cuccioli di Paw Patrol impegnati in una missione speciale, ma non mancheranno anche gli episodi pasquali di Shimmer & Shine, Alvinnn, Blaze e le Mega Macchine, Team Umizoomi e tanti altri.
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Paw Patrol is brimming with puppy excitement in these back-to-back episodes on the first Sunday of the month. The puppies must help Farmer Al send his favourite livestock across town for sleepovers so he can clean the barn. Then it’s off on safari, where they get involved in all sorts of monkey business and finally Barkingburg is at risk when Sweetie, the princess’s pet pooch, plots to rule by stealing the royal throne.
BLAZE AND THE MONSTER MACHINES NEW EPISODES Saturdays From 11 March @ 15:40 CAT
Tune in for new episodes of the friendly monster truck series. Blaze, his driver AJ and all his vehicle buddies solve the problems of Axle City, barring Blaze’s rival Crusher, of course. The big-wheeled bully is a problem who just won't go away! When faced with a challenge, the friends use math, science, engineering and technology to find solutions.
KIVA CAN DO! NEW EPISODES Weekdays From Monday 12 March @ 12:40 CAT
Kiva is a five-year-old girl who uses her imagination to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. She even made her dog, Angus, out of shoeboxes and paper towel rolls! Together with her best friend, Saul Dunne, and under the guidance of her innovative Nanni Praveena, Kiva needs only a cardboard box, some bits and bobs, and a whole lot of imagination to create absolutely anything and go absolutely anywhere.
PAW PATROL – SEA PATROL NEW EPISODE Sunday 25 March @ 10:30 CAT
Ryder, Rubble, Marshall, Skye, Chase, Rocky and Zuma set sail in three episodes fooded with maritime adventure. They rescue a curious creature with eight long tentacles and hear a pirate’s tale about his buried treasure. (But when Carlos and Tracker sail to the desert island to uncover the loot, they discover that the pirate has been expecting them!) Meanwhile, the pups can’t wait to enter an art contest on the pier, but one entry – a jellyfsh jelly sculpture – puts the wannabe artists in a sticky situation.
WEEKEND MOVIES:
DORA SAVES THE SNOW PRINCESS Saturday 3 March @ 20:05 CAT Sunday 4 March @ 08:05 CAT
Dora and her friends are caught up in a fairytale rescue. A wicked witch has captured Sabrina the Snow Princess and cast a spell on the snow forest! Can Dora save Sabrina and rescue winter?
TEAM UMIZOOMI: Umi Space Heroes! Saturday 10 March @ 20:05 CAT Sunday 11 March @ 08:05 CAT
In this hour-long special, Milli, Geo and Bot (or, as we like to call them, Team Umizoomi) head into outer space. There’s no need for Umi Car, they need an Umi SpaceShip for this adventure. Why are they off on an intergalactic adventure, you may wonder? Well, those pesky TroubleMakers are up to no good as usual. Team Umizoomi has to save the day after the moon breaks into four peices.
DORA’S DANCE TO THE RESCUE Saturday 17 March @ 20:05 CAT Sunday 18 March @ 08:05 CAT
Swiper the fox has been trapped in a bottle by a mean dancing elf. Boots and Dora realise that they have to make a wish to free Swiper, but the only way to do it is to win a rather unusual dance contest. What’s more, they’re going to need your help, so spin, jump, clap and pull out some dance moves of your own!
BUBBLE GUPPIES: Guppy Style! Saturday 24 March @ 20:05 CAT Sunday 25 March @ 08:05 CAT
The Guppies are bubbling with excitement to watch their favourite singer, Stylee, perform live in concert. They’ll do anything to see her, including travelling over land and sea, and even taking to the air.
BLAZE AND THE MONSTER MACHINES: Blaze of Glory Saturday 31 March @ 20:05 CAT Sunday 1 April @ 08:05 CAT
When Blaze and AJ get together, you know you’re in for a good race! But mischievous Crusher tries to win by cheating. Blaze will have to use his special skills to help his fellow competitors – and cross the fnish line first.
Below is a round-up of Nicktoons Africa's programming highlights for March 2018!
RABBIDS: INVASION SEASON 1 NEW EPISODES Weekdays from Monday 5 March @ 13:55 CAT
There’s a mysterious new alien in town! Meet the rabbids, a weird breed of bunny that has arrived on Earth to explore our world. The only problem is, these crazy, goggle-eyed creatures either don’t know or don’t care about society’s rules and cause havoc wherever they go!
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS NEW EPISODES Weekdays from Monday 5 March @ 18:05 CAT
For the world's favourite sea sponge, SpongeBob, his best friend Patrick and the other residents of the deep-sea world of Bikini Bottom, life is a series of nonsensical, nautical adventures. Whether he is looking for the ultimate spatula to perfect his burger- fipping technique or just foating along with his friends, SpongeBob always seems to land up in hot water.
BREADWINNERS NEW EPISODES Weekdays from Monday 12 March @ 15:35 CAT
Join the adventures of ducklings SwaySway and Buhdeuce as they make sure bread is delivered to hungry beaks everywhere. The best buds live, laugh and race into all sorts of trouble together. From eating a loaf of Stank Bread and getting lost in the bread mines to record-breaking attempts at delivering the most baked goods in one day, nothing stops this duo from flling their orders and shaking their tail feathers.
AS TOLD BY GINGER SEASON 3 NEW EPISODES Weekdays from Monday 19 March @ 06:00 CAT
Meet 12-year-old Ginger Foutley, who is navigating the shaky bridge between childhood and adolescence, tiptoeing bravely into the exciting, but scary world of junior high. There, she is offered access to the cool crowd for the frst time, and struggles to remain true to herself and her long-time friends while exploring new possibilities.
NICKELODEON KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2018 Sunday 25 March @ 17:05 CAT More info
Kids rule these awards, which are going to be larger than life this year! Massive musical performances, colossal celebs and super- sized slime surprises will be served up to the world’s most discerning fans. Make sure you don’t miss out on the biggest deal of 2018.
Below is a round-up of Nickelodeon Africa's programming highlights for March 2018!
MASSIVE MONSTER MAYHEM New Episodes Weekdays from Monday 1 March @ 12:30 CAT
The all-action green screen game show is back to battle more monsters! Real-life boys and girls get dressed up into special GGI gear to fght it out with computer-animated beasties. Virtual cities and cardboard cutouts will fall as mega-destruction reigns! (Spoiler alert: no kids or fake monsters were harmed in the making of this show, but the cardboard cities are toast.)
HENRY DANGER New Episodes Weekdays from Monday 12 March @ 16:15 CAT
Much has changed since Henry Hart landed his dream job as Kid Danger, superhero sidekick to Captain Man. He even has a new power: super- fast refexes! With the help of their best friends, the crime-fghting duo must protect the citizens of Swellview from crazy villains, including mad scientists, giant toddlers and evil sidekicks, all while keeping their secret identities under wraps. But this won’t stop the team from having tons of fun along the way!
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS New to the Channel Episodes Weekdays from Monday 19 March @ 13:45 CAT
In the new adventures of SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick leads an enthusiastic stranger on a tour of his favorite places in Bikini Bottom; a new secret Krabby Patty formula has disastrous results for the colony; Squidward turns into a hardboiled detective to track down his missing clarinet; Gary has a pet translation collar and is talking up a storm; and Patrick is feeling his age, so it’s up to SpongeBob to remind him how much fun life can be!
THE THUNDERMANS New Episodes Weekdays from Monday 26 March @ 16:40 CAT
Phoebe and Max Thunderman are no ordinary twins. These teens are actually undercover, suburban-dwelling superheroes – with a super- charged sibling rivalry. Phoebe almost always operates by the book, while Max will do anything to one-up his sister. Find out how the two cope when Max is dumped, they are called on to mentor a future superhero and they are stranded for 24 hours in the wilderness.
WEEKDAY EASTER STUNTS
There's more to this time of the year than chocolate! Nick brings you more of your favourite entertainment, starting with marathons at 07:30:
- Hunter Street
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Game Shakers
- SpongeBob SquarePants
- Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Then there’s more at 17:30:
- Movies, including: Hey Arnold! The Movie; Rags; Swindle; Monster High – Freaky Fusion; and One Crazy Cruise, to name but a few.
- Programming stacks @ 07:30 CAT
- Movies from @ 17:30 CAT
NICKELODEON KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2018 Sunday 25 March @ 17:05 CAT More info
Kids rule these awards, which are going to be larger than life this year! Massive musical performances, colossal celebs and super-sized slimed surprises will be served up to the biggest and most discerning fans in the world. Make sure you don’t miss out on the biggest deal of 2018.
-- And air a selection of Nickelodeon Preschool movies and specials every Sunday at 08:30 throughout March, encored the following Saturday at 08:30:
- Sunday 4th March 2018 - Dora Saves the Snow Princess (Dóra, a felfedező: Dóra megmenti a Hóhercegnőt)
- Sunday 11th March 2018 - Team Umizoomi: Umi Space Heroes (Az Umizoomi csapat: Umi űr hősök)
- Sunday 18th March 2018 - Dora's Dance to the Rescue )Dóra, a felfedező: Dóra táncos mentése)
- Sunday 25th March 2018 - Bubble Guppies: Guppy Style! (Bubi guppik: Guppi stílus)
-- In additional Nickelodeon Central and Eastern Europe news, Nickelodeon Romania started to premiere and show the brand-new "doll animation" stop-motion animated seriesFamilia Treflicii (Rodzina Treflików / The Treflik Family) from Polish animated studio Studio TREFL SA!
Nick Jr. Central and Eastern Europe comprises Nick Jr. Bosnia, Nick Jr. Malta, Nick Jr. Romania, Nick Jr. Hungary, Nick Jr. Czech Republic, Nick Jr. Croatia, Nick Jr. Ukraine, Nick Jr. Slovenia, Nick Jr. Serbia, and Nick Jr. Bulgaria.
Original source: Gyerek-Világ; Additional source: Wikipedia (I, II), IMDb.Follow NickALive! on Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, via RSS, on Instagram, and/or Facebook for the latest Nick Jr. CEE and Nickelodeon Central and Eastern Europe News and Highlights!
Below is a round-up of Nickelodeon Central and Eastern Europe's (CEE) programming highlights for March 2018!
-- This March, Nick CEE will be premiering:
(All times CET)
-- Brand-new episodes of PAW Patrol season 4:
- 2018-03-03 07:30 4x12 Yumi szenszei megmentése / A denevérparti (Pups Save Sensei Yumi/Pups Party with Bats)
- 2018-03-04 07:30 4x13 A bébi polip megmentése! (Pups Save a Baby Octopus)
"PAW Patrol" is locally titled "A mancs őrjárat" in Hungary and "Patrula căţeluşilor" in Romania.
-- Brand-new episodes of Bunsen Is a Beast:
- 2018-03-19 15:20 1x23a Amanda Gets Schooled
- 2018-03-20 15:20 1x23b Beast in Show
- 2018-03-21 15:20 1x20a Szörnybébi dadaság (Adventures in Beastysitting)
- 2018-03-22 15:20 1x20b Wilda, a szörnyű (Wilda Beast)
- 2018-03-23 15:20 1x18b Kalóztalan kincs (By Hook or By Shnook)
- 2018-03-26 15:20 1x18a Örök szörnybarátok (Beastie Besties)
- 2018-03-27 15:20 1x21a Szék visszafoglaló (Bad Chair Day)
- 2018-03-28 15:20 1x21b Vécé hipnózis (Stupor Bowl)
- 2018-03-29 15:20 1x19a Ebmosdatás (Boodle Loo)
- 2018-03-30 15:20 1x19b Ne kiálts hiába Farkit (The Boy Who Cried Wolfie)
"Bunsen Is a Beast" is locally titled "Bunsen, a bestia" in Hungary.
"Henry Danger" is locally titled "Veszélyes Henry" in Hungary and "Henry Pericol" in Romania.
-- Additionally, Nick CEE will:
- Host a SpongeBob Easter Marathon (SpongyaBob húsvéti maraton) on Saturday 31st March 2018 between 13:15-15:25!
"SpongeBob SquarePants" is locally titled "SpongyaBob Kockanadrág" in Hungary and "SpongeBob Pantaloni Pătraţi" in Romania.
- Plus, air a selection of Nickelodeon Original Movies and specials every Sunday at 11:35 throughout March, replayed the following Saturday at 11:35:
Sunday 4th March 2018 - One Crazy Cruise (Egy észvesztő hajóút)
Sunday 11th, 18th and 25th March 2018 - Lost in the West Parts 1-3 (Vad kaland a Vadnyugaton)
(Localised titles in parentheses are Hungarian)
Nickelodeon Central and Eastern Europe is broadcast in Romania, Croatia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Moldova, Malta, Montenegro, Ukraine, Slovenia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia, and is broadcast with English, Romanian, Croatian, Bulgarian, Serbian, Czech, Hungarian, Slovenian, Russian, Polish, Estonian, Lithuanian and Latvian soundtracks.
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has partnered with the Bosnian telecom operator Blicnet to add Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. and MTV Live HD to its channel line-up!
Blicnet has has expanded its kids' TV line-up with the addition of Viacom's leading kids channels Nickelodeon Bosnia and Nick Jr. Bosnia to the service's digital TV offering. Both channels are now available to both cable and Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service (MMDS) subscribers. Meanwhile, new channel MTV Live HD is now part of the service's additional HD package for cable subscribers.
At the same time, the channels OK Kids and Pikaboo are no longer part of Blicnet's channel offering.
The addition of Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. to Blicnet's line-up follows Bosnian cable TV operator Elta Kabel also adding Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. to their line-up in December 2017.
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 38th year, is the leading entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does.
Nickelodeon is the place where kids rule and features top shows such as SpongeBob SquarePants, The Loud House, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Game Shakers, Henry Danger, ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks, The Thundermans, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, School of Rock, Fairly OddParents and Bunsen Is a Beast
The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus special events, consumer products, digital, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's brands reach 1.2 billion cumulative subscribers in more than 170 countries and territories, via more than 100+ 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.
About Nick Jr.
Where every day’s an adventure, Nick Jr. is a top-performing commercial pre-school entertainment brand in cable and satellite homes. Nick Jr.’s programming includes beloved shows Paw Patrol, Nella the Princess Knight, Dora and Friends: Into the City!, Shimmer and Shine, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Rusty Rivets, Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom, Bubble Guppies, Team Umizoomi, Zack & Quack, and Max & Ruby.
About MTV Live HD
MTV LIVE HD is an international English language music channel where the best of recorded "LIVE" music performances, music videos, music documentaries and other original productions such as behind-the-scenes and interview specials from around the world are beamed out 24/7 for the ultimate music fans. Broadcast in crystal-clear 1080i High-Definition and Dolby Surround Sound, the state-of-the-art channel offers premium content that captivates thrill-seeking viewers with an enhanced music entertainment experience. MTV LIVE HD: Let there be music.
Women’s History Month is all March long! From quirky to awe-inspiring, this top 5 list pays homage to the butt kicking females from your favorite Nick shows which include Kira Kosarin (The Thundermans), Riele Downs (Henry Danger), The Loud Sisters (The Loud House), Sandy Cheeks (SpongeBob SquarePants), and Frankie Gaines (I am Frankie)! Visit nick.com/womens-history to find out more about Women’s History Month!
Watch all your favorite shows and stars on Nickelodeon!
Remember when Max hatched his first evil plan? When Phoebe (Kira Kosarin) took her first selfie... and shortly after, her second? Or when we caught the first glimpse of Max's (Jack Griffo) lair? Or when an evil bunny named Dr. Colosso made his first appearance? Watch this compilation of the very first moments from the very first The Thundermans episode. This video really brings the thunder (for the first time)!
Learn how to play the newest Top Wing online preschool game 'Virtual Training Missions!' This action-packed game lets kids earn their wings by going on virtual training missions with Swift, Rod, Brody, and Penny. Before preschoolers test their skills, they can watch this walkthrough tutorial video to learn gaming tricks and tips from our Nick Jr. cartoon gamer, Matteo. First, Matteo picks which Top Wing cadet he wants to play with. He can choose from stunt flying with Swift, super surfing with Brody, deep sea scouting with Penny, and off-road riding with Rod. Then watch as Matteo helps steer each cadet's vehicle away from obstacles while collecting as many tokens as possible. Collecting tokens helps the Top Wing cadets earn their badges. Ready to cock-a-doodle do this?! Preschool kids can start playing Top Wing: 'Virtual Training Missions' today in the FREE Nick Jr. App or at NickJr.com.
Preschoolers can watch full episodes online, play games, and discover silly surprises in the free Nick Jr. App and at NickJr.com: iTunes | Google Play | Amazon.
Let’s take another look inside Sunny Day’s Style Files! Learn how to make an adorable apple updo in this DIY hair tutorial walkthrough! With a little help, your kids can look just like Sunny from the animated cartoon series, Sunny Day! To get started, you’ll need a brush, a teasing comb, hairspray, hair elastics, hairpins, pipe cleaners, some ribbon, red hairspray, and paper towels. Then, for tips and pointers, follow along with Sunny’s hairstyling instructions to create this awesome new look that’s perfect for this time of year! Just wait — your little ones will be the most adorable apples in the apple orchard. To find more Sunny Day videos, games, and a collection of kids' songs, visit nickjr.tv!
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Two North Carolina stars are making a difference in the lives of hospitalized children by donating a song -- and all its proceeds -- to them!
Sheldon and Kaylin
Sheldon Bailey, star of Nickelodeon’s hit comedy series Game Shakers, and recording artist Kaylin Roberson are visiting area schools and UNC Children’s Hospital to perform their new duet, "Stronger Together," and share the gift of music with kids in need.
The song is available on Spotify and iTunes with 100 percent of the proceeds being donated to UNC Health and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
“I know what it’s like to be where they are, laying in a hospital bed with scars and being scared," said Roberson, who survived a horrific dog attack at the age of nine and spent a great deal of time recovering. "I know how important music was in my healing process and I want to be able to give that gift to them.”
Sheldon and Kaylin
Roberson and Bailey are not strangers when it comes to giving back to their community. Roberson wrote and recorded a song called “Fighter in Me” for the families of St. Jude and performed it in Memphis last fall, and Bailey has always had a passion for giving back to kids through his volunteer work with Make-A-Wish and his role as a youth advocate in many acting, singing and basketball programs.
The pair decided the best way to continue giving back was to write a song that would inspire everyone going through hard times, reminding listeners that we are all “stronger together.”
