Rainbow Rangers Nielsen Ratings Continue to Soar as Nick Jr. Viewership of the Series Grows

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Genius Brands International, Inc. Issues Shareholder Letter

Genius Brands International's Rainbow Rangers

Genius Brands International's (Nasdaq:GNUS) new preschool series, Rainbow Rangers, currently airs in the U.S. on Nick Jr. with the launch of the retail program nationwide in 2019. Genius Brands International, Inc.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International, Inc. “Genius Brands” (NASDAQ: GNUS), the global brand management company that creates and licenses multimedia entertainment content for children, released a letter to shareholders from Chairman & CEO Andy Heyward. The complete letter follows:

RAINBOW RANGERS NIELSEN RATINGS CONTINUE TO SOAR AS NICK JR. VIEWERSHIP OF THE SERIES GROWS

Dear Genius Brands International Shareholders:

We have just received the Nielsen ratings for our latest premiere episode (Sunday, Jan. 6) of Rainbow Rangers on Nick Jr., which generated our highest premiere episode rating to date with 455,000 viewers!

The premiere episodes are broadcast on Sundays at 11:30 AM, and the encore episodes are broadcast Monday through Friday in the afternoon. The average ratings increased 29% across all demos versus the previous top-rated episode of Rainbow Rangers. Retention from our lead in, Shimmer and Shine, against our key demos, Girls ages 2-5 and Boys ages 2-5, increased 142% and 125% respectively. Simply put, this could not possibly be better news! More viewers, more engagement!

The demo split between boys and girls continues to be very even (48-52 split), which again makes Rainbow Rangers a very desirable show across the board.

Products are being manufactured across all categories and are ready for introduction in the marketplace later this year. Anchored by Mattel as our Master Toy partner, we have products in production across all other key categories, including:

Master Publishing

Master Apparel

Sleepwear

Hosiery

Footwear

Cold Weather Accessories

Packaged Underwear

Bags & Backpack

Jewelry & Hair Accessory

Bedding & Bath

Ride-Ons

Bikes, Trike, Scooters & Wagons

Health, Beauty, Cosmetics

Vitamins

Bubble Toys, Magnetic Construction

Stationery, School Supplies

Craft & Activity

Youth Electronics

Toy Novelties

Halloween Costumes & Accessories

Puzzles

Live Touring Stage Show

Our best-in-class licensees are producing over 300 royalty-generating Rainbow Rangers’ products poised to enter the retail marketplace by the end of the year. And, the strong and growing viewership on Nick Jr. points to an increasing appetite by kids for Rainbow Rangers and the coming tsunami of products at retail.

When we look back at the evolution of the Rainbow Rangers brand over the FOUR YEARS it has taken us to go from idea to product on shelf, we can see that this has been a perfect storm.

• The best creators together from Disney’s The Lion King and Frozen were recruited to create and develop the property.
• The best designer from Disney, Ruben Aquino, was hired to design our characters. (Ruben designed virtually every Disney character from The Little Mermaid to Frozen)
• The leading broadcaster, Nickelodeon, was pitched and licensed the series.
• The top toy company in girl’s fashion dolls, Mattel, was presented the brand and signed up.
• The best-in-class licensees have been signed representing virtually every possible category across kid’s consumer products.
• The best broadcast pattern was scheduled by Nickelodeon (Monday through Friday AND an additional weekend broadcast).
• The best ratings have been occurring week in and week out since launch. Every week we have grown our lead-in show. Viewership is growing weekly, and there is every reason to believe it will continue.
• All of these together point in one direction, and we have every indication at this juncture to expect extraordinary results at retail.

I have been in this business for three decades, and it is rare that I have ever seen a children’s animated brand that has checked all of the above boxes. Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers, Pokémon, Strawberry Shortcake, Barney, Teletubbies, Trolls and more... there have been many billion-dollar kid’s brands, but even amongst these named, it is rare to see all of the above boxes checked.

I look forward to reporting much more great news as we gear up for our retail launch and get ready for next Christmas to be truly a Rainbow Christmas!!!
-Andy

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Portrait Of: ‘Taina’ and the Love of Nostalgia TV | Latino USA

In the 90s, tax lawyer Maria Perez-Brown made a career switch from law to entertainment, specifically children’s television. She’s the creator of two prominent multicultural shows for Nickelodeon: Taina and Gullah Gullah Island.

In the latest episode of NPR's Latino USA podcast, the show focuses on the legacy and nostalgia of Taina. The show, which premiered in January 14, 2001, was about a 15-year-old Latina from Queens who attended the Manhattan High School of the Performing Arts and constantly daydreamed of being a star. She’s portrayed by Christina Vidal.

The show touched on themes of family, culture and what it’s like being a Nuyorican teen living in between two worlds. While the show only ran for 26 episodes over two seasons, Taina is seared into the memories of many who grew up watching it, because at the time it was rare to see an authentic portrayal of what it was like to be a Nuyorican teen.

“Taina for me was my alter ego,” says creator Maria Perez-Brown. “I felt that Taina reflected the dreams that every young Latina has to aspire to be something and that something doesn’t only have to be an athlete or a movie star. She had a passion for something and she wasn’t going to stop at anything until she accomplished her goals.”

Maria Hinojosa sits down with the award-winning show creator to talk about the show’s surprisingly long legacy and about working to diversify children’s television in the early aughts.

Listen to the latest episode of NPR's Latino USA podcast below, followed by Taina's catchy theme song!





In 2001, Nickelodeon started airing "Taina," a show about a Latina teen who attends a performing arts high school in NYC and daydreams of being a star. While the show only lasted two seasons, "Taina" is seared into the memories of many who grew up watching it, because at the time it was rare to see an authentic portrayal of what it was like to be a Nuyorican teen in the early 2000s. Maria Hinojosa talks to the show's award-winning creator Maria Perez-Brown, who is Nuyorican herself, about jumping into the world of children's television after being a tax lawyer.

Life can be tough when you're a teenager. There's so much to think about: school, homework, clothes, friends and parents. But things get even more complicated when you're determined to become famous as well.

Welcome to the world of Taina Morales, a student at the Manhattan School of the Arts who dreams of stardom, and loves music and dance. But her journey to fame and fortune isn't an easy one as she deals with love troubles, difficult auditions and pressures from her Puerto Rican family.

Yes, it's tough getting to the top, but she's determined to get there. And with the help of best mates Renee, LaMar and his partner-in-crime Daniel McDaniel, she definitely stands a good chance, even when arch-rival Maritza is trying to steal the limelight for herself!

Taina stars Taina Morales as Christina Vidal, Khaliah Adams as Renee, Chris Knowings as Lamar, David Oliver Cohen as Daniel, and LaTangela as Maritza. Recurring cast includ Lisa Lisa as Gloria Elana Morales, Cristina Saralegui as Principal Rojas, Josh Cruze as Eduardo Morales, Manolo Villaverde as Gregorio "Abuelo" Sanchez, Brandon Iglesias as Santito Morales (season 1), Selenis Leyva as Titi Rosa, Joseph Bertot as Hector Colon, Ruben Rabasa as Papito, and Jacob Urrutia as Santito Morales (season 2). Guest stars include: Nick Cannon (All That, The Nick Cannon Show, Lip Sync Battle Shorties, HALO Awards, Vice President of TeenNick) as LaTanya, Jaci Velasquez as Yvette, Luis Fonsi, Shakira, Carlos Alazraqui (Fairly OddParents, Rocko's Modern Life) as Stan LaBlan, Kelly Rowland as Nicole Burke, Melanie Chartoff as Sasha Simmons, Tina Landon, Jackie, Dream, Lil' Romeo (Romeo!), C-Note, and the girl group 3LW as Blue Mascara.

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Nickelodeon International and African Wildlife Foundation Premiere Second Episode of Wildlife Special to Inspire Kids to Help Endangered Animals

Nickelodeon International and African Wildlife Foundation Premiere Second Episode of Wildlife Special to Inspire Kids to Help Endangered Animals

Social tag: #AWFRoarChallenge

Nickelodeon International’s Together For Good and African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) recently launched the second episode from their first collaboration: the Together for Good Wildlife Special, an educational mini-series created to inspire kids to raise awareness about endangered wildlife and empower them to become change-makers.

Nickelodeon's Together for Good Wildlife Special Episode Two brings together political leaders, environmental heroes and some of Nickelodeon's finest to support and protect endangered animals all over the world. The specials shows projects in action in Africa and hear from the communities near those animals in Africa. Episode two also invites viewers to join Alex Hook (I Am Frankie) and MaeMae Renfow (Hunter Street) as they travel to New York to join Daniella Monet (Victorious, Paradise Run), who moderated a one-of-a-kind panel about endangered animals during the United Nations General Assembly brought together by Nickelodeon’s Together for Good and the African Wildlife Foundation, which took questions sent in from Nickelodeon viewers across the world and put them to experts from all sides of the conservation campaign. Together they discuss and find out what we can all do to help protect endangered wildlife all over the world!

“Our research shows that 73 percent of kids aged 6-11 think their age group has the potential to change the world for the better,¹ and we want to give them the tools to do just that,” said Bradley Archer-Haynes, Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility, Nickelodeon International. “The Together For Good Wildlife Special combined with the Tanzania launch on our Dora app allows our relationship with AWF to reach and empower all kids, from preschool to tweens on all the platforms they love. This was also the first time we brought Nickelodeon talent to the continent of Africa, and Uganda served as the perfect backdrop to develop entertaining content that teaches kids about the important implications of African wildlife conservation and to inspire them to use their voices to get involved.”

In Together For Good Wildlife Special episode one, Nickelodeon star Breanna Yde (School of Rock) will guide young viewers on a journey through Uganda as she discovers key conservation and environmental challenges, and hears from heroes who work daily to protect at-risk wildlife including lions, giraffes, rhinoceroses, elephants and chimpanzees. The mini-series and supplementing digital vignettes will tell the stories of real life heroes: guides, park rangers, detection dogs and their handlers – and show kids everywhere how they too can help from home with additional resources at http://wildlife.nickelodeon.tv.

The specials expands beyond linear with web and social activations where young viewers can learn more about and support at-risk wildlife. Kids can also participate in the #AWFRoarChallenge on social media, which encourages kids to take videos of themselves roaring in a funny effort to scare a friend. As the official campaign hashtag, #AWFRoarChallenge will also collate fun animal facts, ways to fundraise, and additional information about the plights of lions, giraffes, rhinoceroses, elephants and chimpanzees, while showing kids that using their voice can spread the word and help save these animals from extinction.

Together For Good Wildlife Special episode two is currently rolling out across Nickelodeon’s international network of channels that span 170+ territories, and is available to view online at nick.tv. To learn more about it and how you can get involved, visit http://wildlife.nickelodeon.tv.

“I am optimistic about the future of conservation in Africa when I see young people actively engaged,” said AWF’s president Kaddu Sebunya. “This generation is equipped with the tools and the zeal to shape Africa’s future. Creative partnerships such as this one between Nickelodeon and the African Wildlife Foundation hold the promise of securing Africa’s fragile resources through direct engagement with youth. It is time for young people to both tell and live the conservation story.”

Together For Good Wildlife Special Episode 2 International Airdates:

Nickelodeon Asia: Monday 14th January 2019
Nickelodeon Australia and New Zealand: Online at nick.com.au


About Together For Good

Together For Good, launched in 2015, is Nickelodeon’s international initiative to empower kids to make positive changes in the world around them. The initiative serves as Nickelodeon’s international platform to inspire its audiences to get involved in their communities, provide the resources and education to get the job done and celebrate the impact they are making every day.

About Nickelodeon International

Nickelodeon, now in its 39th 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, digital, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon is one of the most globally recognized and widely distributed multimedia entertainment brands for kids and family, with 1.2 billion cumulative subscriptions in more than 500 million households across 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. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc.

About African Wildlife Foundation

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) has nearly 60 years of experience working to ensure wildlife and wild lands thrive in a modern Africa. As one of the oldest and largest conservation organizations focused solely on the continent of Africa, AWF is the primary advocate for the protection of African wildlife and wild lands. AWF works across the continent of Africa implementing programs that are focused on safeguarding areas of high conservation value through a holistic suite of projects that protect land, conserve wildlife, improve the lives of local people by enhancing access to education and income-generating activities, and leverage conservation enterprises to promote economic growth that is not at the expense of Africa’s natural heritage. To learn more, visit www.awf.org.

¹ Viacom Global Insights, 2017, 28,620 respondents aged 6-54 in 30 Countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, UK, US.

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IDW Games Announces TMNT Adventures 'Change is Constant' and 'City Fall' Board Games

IDW Games has today launched a new crowdfunding campaign for two brand new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles board games - which reached its goal in a matter of hours! COWABUNGA!

Earlier today, IDW launched the Kickstarter for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: City Fall and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Change is Constant, the first two games in their new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures series.

The new TMNT games can either act as stand-alone games or expansions of IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shadows of the Past game, which came out back in 2017. While Shadows of the Past was a "1 vs. 4" game in which one player controlled the villains and everyone else controlled a hero, the new games offer an alternative ruleset in which the villains are controlled by set rules and mechanics.

Probably the most exciting part of the new game is the addition of a "Stan Sakai Pack," which includes alt-sculpts of the Heroes in a Half Shell as well as a playable Miyamoto Usagi character. Usagi is the star of Sakai's critically-acclaimed Usagi Yojimbo that has periodically crossed over with different TMNT series, including during a storyarc in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles season five. Getting to play as Usagi is almost enough reason to shell out money on its own.

Change is Constant will feature Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Casey Jones as the main heroes while City Fall stars April O'Neil, Splinter, Old Hob, Slash, and Angel Bridge. Both games also come with unique villains including Bebop, Rocksteady, Shredder, Mousers, and Alopex.

Each game bundle will cost $125 USD and comes with their own set of Kickstarter exclusives. Purchasing Change is Constant will get you the Stan Sakai box, while City Fall comes with the "Deviation Pack" that has "dark" versions of the Turtles. There's also an optional "Villains Upgrade" pack that allows players to collectively play as the villains against the heroes. More information about each bundle can be found below.

You can check out the full Kickstarter here. To celebrate the project reaching its goal, IDW Games unveiled Stranger (Splinter alt-sculpt)!

Previews:





Bundle Information:

Change is Constant Bundle
Pledge US$ 125 or more (ABOUT £97)

Get the Change is Constant bundle, which includes TMNT Adventures: Change is Constant, The Stan Sakai Character Box, and the Loner Raph Alt Sculpt and 3 additional Raph hero dice. Please note: this pledge level does not receive stretch goals. Shipping will be collected after the campaign has ended via IDW Games' BackerKit.

INCLUDES:
TMNT Adventures: Change is Constant
Stan Sakai Character Box (Kickstarter Exclusive)
Loner Raph Alt-Sculpt + Dice Set (Kickstarter Exclusive)
ESTIMATED DELIVERY
Oct 2019

City Fall Bundle
Pledge US$ 125 or more (ABOUT £97)

Get the City Fall bundle, which includes TMNT Adventures: City Fall, The Deviations Enemy Box, and the Savage Slash AI figure. Please note: this pledge level does not receive stretch goals. Shipping will be collected after the campaign has ended via IDW Games' BackerKit.

INCLUDES:
TMNT Adventures: City Fall
Deviations Enemy Box (Kickstarter Exclusive)
Savage Slash Alt-Sculpt (Kickstarter Exclusive)
ESTIMATED DELIVERY
Oct 2019

All the Loot Bundle
Pledge US$ 250 or more (ABOUT £194)

Get the All the Loot bundle, which includes TMNT Adventures: Change is Constant, TMNT Adventures: City Fall, the Stan Sakai Character Box, the Deviations Box, the Villain Upgrade Box, The Loner Raph alt sculpt and dice set, the Savage Slash AI figure, the Scratch AI villain, and one set of all Stretch Goals we unlock during the campaign. Please note: Shipping will be collected after the campaign has ended via IDW Games' BackerKit.

INCLUDES:
TMNT Adventures: Change is Constant
TMNT Adventures: City Fall
Deviations Enemy Box (Kickstarter Exclusive)
Stan Sakai Character Box (Kickstarter Exclusive)
Villain Upgrade Box (Kickstarter Exclusive)
Loner Raph Alt-Sculpt + Dice Set (Kickstarter Exclusive)
Savage Slash Alt-Sculpt (Kickstarter Exclusive)
Scratch A.I. Villain (Kickstarter Exclusive)
Set of All Stretch Goals
ESTIMATED DELIVERY
Oct 2019

Kevin Eastman Sketch Bundle
Pledge US$ 500 or more ABOUT £388
SOLD OUT!

Get the Kevin Eastman Sketch Bundle, which includes a custom Hero Sheet for each of the 4 TMNT, featuring hand-drawn sketches by TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman. This level also includes everything from the All the Loot bundle: TMNT Adventures: Change is Constant, TMNT Adventures: City Fall, the Stan Sakai Character Box, the Deviations Box, the Villain Upgrade Box, the Loner Raph alt-sculpt and dice set, the Savage Slash AI figure, the Scratch AI villain, and one set of all Stretch Goals we unlock during the campaign. Please note: Shipping will be collected after the campaign has ended via IDW Games' BackerKit.

INCLUDES:
Kevin Eastman Leo Hero Sheet Sketch
Kevin Eastman Donnie Hero Sheet Sketch
Kevin Eastman Raph Hero Sheet Sketch
Kevin Eastman Mikey Hero Sheet Sketch
TMNT Adventures: Change is Constant
TMNT Adventures: City Fall
Stan Sakai Character Box (Kickstarter Exclusive)
Deviations Enemy Box (Kickstarter Exclusive)
Villain Upgrade Box (Kickstarter Exclusive)
Loner Raph Alt-Sculpt + Dice Set (Kickstarter Exclusive)
Savage Slash Alt-Sculpt (Kickstarter Exclusive)
Scratch A.I. Villain (Kickstarter Exclusive)
Set of All Stretch Goals

ESTIMATED DELIVERY
Oct 2019

Watch Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Nickelodeon!

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Pinky’s Ultimate Year; How to Win with your Heater? | Pinky Malinky | Netflix

How to win with your heater? | Pinky Malinky | Netflix



Pinky has his first heater! JJ is very excited, but Pinky wants to change heaters mind. Will he succeed? Check for yourself!

Brace yourself, it’s time to visit Sackenhack, now available on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80175934

Pinky’s Ultimate Year | Pinky Malinky | Netflix



Sunglasses, Pinky Blinky, Snacking, Dance Practice, Advanced Walking, Ice Bucket Challenge and much, much more! Check this out – Pinky’s Ultimate year full of epic adventures and creative projects he made with his best friends.

Watch Nickelodeon's Pinky Malinky on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80175934

Clap your hands and stamp your feet! It's time for the Pinky Malinky theme song... on repeat!: http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2019/01/pinky-malinky-theme-song-on-repeat.html

Click here to find out more about Pinky Malinky!

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Paramount Moves Ahead with Third 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Theatrical Movie

Paramount has launched development of a third Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie — nearly three years after the last TMNT theatrical film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows hit the big screen, reports Variety!

The studio has hired Andrew Dodge, whose credits include the Jason Bateman comedy Bad Words, to write the script. Producers are Michael Bay, Andrew Form, and Brad Fuller through their Platinum Dunes production company. The movie is slated to start production later this year.

The studio is aiming to reboot the movie arm of the franchise through the third Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles project.

“We’re doing a reboot of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at Paramount. That is looking like production at the end of the year,” Form told Variety Sunday at the Critics’ Choice Awards.

“Did you just give something away?” Fuller said. “Oh boy. We did the preceding two Turtle movies, but I didn’t know that we were saying that we’re making it, but that’s good to know!”

'A Quiet Place' producers are rebooting the 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,' again! Production could start as early as this year #CriticsChoiceAwards https://t.co/wdsQUeuspo pic.twitter.com/IxbalX6Gxm

— Variety (@Variety) January 13, 2019

Plans for a third Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie was first announced in June 2018.

Paramount has made two movies are based on the 1980s cult comic by Kevin Eastman and Kevin Laird about four wisecracking bandana-sporting pizza-loving turtle superhero brothers named after the Renaissance artists Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo and Donatello, who, mutated by an experimental ooze, use ninja skills acquired from their sensei, a mutated New York City rat named Splinter also mutated by the mysterious ooze, to protect New York City. Both films performed decently at the box office. The first movie, released in 2014, grossed $493 million worldwide while 2016’s installment, subtitled "Out of the Shadows", earned $245 million. Both films starred Pete Ploszek as Leonardo, Alan Ritchson as Raphael, Noel Fisher as Michelangelo and Jeremy Howard as Donatello, as well as their Megan Fox (Transformers) and Will Arnett (Bojack Horseman) as their human allies, April O'Neil and Vern Fenwick, respectively. Both movies were also produced by Michael Bay with Platinum Dunes.

However, due to the sequel's lower gross, the future of the TMNT movie franchise was put into doubt, with producer Andrew Form saying back in October 2016 there were no new plans for the franchise, but with Jim Gianapulos stepping in as Paramount CEO, a push for more quality content across all of the studio’s films and franchises has factored into the planning for the Ninja Turtles.

New Line released three low-cost Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies using actors in practical suits in the early 1990s. The first film was a hit with $201 million worldwide, while the second grossed $78 million domestically, and the third took in $42 million.

Across six movies — five of them live-action, one a CG-animated big screen reboot that failed to take off in 2007 — the Turtles have earned more than $1 billion dollars in box office totals since their theatrical debut in 1990.

Dodge’s script for Bad Words was named to the Black List. He’s worked on Space Jam 2 and O’ Lucky Day. He is repped by CAA, Grandview and Gang Tyre.

Form and Fuller last produced horror hit A Quiet Place for Paramount, which has a sequel dated for 2020.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot joins Nickelodeon Movies and Paramount Pictures upcoming line-up of movies, including: Wonder Park (March 2019), live-action Dora the Explorer (August 2019), Are You Afraid Of The Dark? (October 2019), The SpongeBob Movie: It’s a Wonderful Sponge (July 2020), and CG-animated/live action hybrid Rugrats (November 2020).

The news comes as Nickelodeon recently relaunched a refreshed TMNT animated series Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which will follow the band of brothers as they discover new powers and encounter a mystical world they never knew existed beneath the streets of New York City.

More Nick: 2019 on Nickelodeon | New Shows, Specials, Events, Movies, Episodes, and More!

Originally published: Monday, January 14, 2019.

Additional sources: ComicBook, SuperHeroHype.

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‘Like a Girl’ Music Video Ft. PAW Patrol, Shimmer & Shine, Butterbean’s Café & More! | Nick Jr.

Inspire the little lady in your life with this girl power anthem. Find full episodes of your kids’ favorite shows weekday mornings on Nickelodeon, and everywhere you find Nick Jr.!



Nick Jr. has a great cast of girl role models who have super skills and super strengths, from solving problems to saving friends in need—they do it like girls, indeed! Celebrate the many super powers your preschooler has with this inspirational music video of ‘Like a Girl.’ Skye and Everest from PAW Patrol, Sunny, Rox and Blair from Sunny Day, Butterbean, Poppy, Dazzle, and Cricket from Butterbean's Café, Abby Hatcher, Ruby from Rusty Rivets, Gabby from Blaze and the Monster Machines, Nella the Princess Knight, and Shimmer and Shine, all make appearances in this super-charged video showcasing that girls are special (just like boys)!

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Preschoolers can watch full episodes online, play games, and discover silly surprises in the free Nick Jr. App and at NickJr.com. Stream Nick Jr. for free in the Nick Jr. App on Roku and Apple TV or download full episodes for offline viewing on iTunes or Google Play.

You can also download premium apps featuring your child's favorite Nick Jr. shows on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon, including Nick Jr. Draw and Play and Nick Jr. Let’s Learn!

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Nickelodeon USA to Premiere New Episodes of 'SpongeBob SquarePants' in January 2019

Catch brand-new episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants every Sunday SpongeDay at 11:00 A.M. (ET/PT) this January, only on Nickelodeon USA!



Below is a list of all-new SpongeBob SquarePants episodes set to debut on Nick USA in January 2019!

Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 11:00am - The Nitwitting: Patrick inducts SpongeBob into his prestigious society of dullards and doofuses. (#243A; season 12 premiere)

Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 11:00am - The Ballad of Filthy Muck: Patrick takes his grime to a new extreme, playing around in so much trash that he becomes unrecognizable. (#243B)



Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 11:00am - The Krusty Slammer: Mr. Krabs turns the Krusty Krab into a jailhouse after Plankton breaks the law, but crime only pays for so long. (#244A)

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Originally published: Monday, January 07, 2019.

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Super G Raphael Commercial | Rise of the TMNT | Playmates Toys

Introducing a whole new way to fly! The all-new collection of Super G Wingsuit gliders feature, time controlled, aerodynamic designs that deliver unique, high flying action! Kids can collect their favorite animated characters and watch them soar through the air, performing aerobatic stunts! COWABUNGA!



Rise of the TMNT Deluxe Action Figures @ Walmart - Bumper Ad



Each Deluxe Turtle figures comes with a unique deluxe ninja flipping attack action and awesome sound effects and phrases from the new TMNT TV Show

Each Deluxe Ninja Attack Figure is 5.5" Tall

Rise of the TMNT Basic Action Figures @ Walmart - Bumper Ad



All new TMNT figures to collect! Totally new Turtles with deluxe action based on the new 2018 Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV show!

Each Deluxe Turtle figures comes with a unique deluxe ninja flipping attack action and awesome sound effects and phrases from the new TMNT TV Show

Each Deluxe Ninja Attack Figure is 5.5" Tall

Rise of the TMNT Vehicles @ Walmart - Bumper Ad



A TMNT Universe would not be complete without the vehicles! Check out the new Turtle Tank and Shell Hog Motorcycles based on the new Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle tv show.

Turtle Tank-
This villain bustin', turtle tank can transport the Turtles from the city to the lair to the hidden city that the Turtles discover in the new the Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV show.
2-in-1 Vehicle goes from turtle tank mobile ops unit to a Playset
Donnie's removable lab raises up, turns 360 degrees, launches projectiles, has a secret ops panel, an escape hatch on the bottom, and is removable to fit on to the epic sewer lair Playset (sold separately)
Flip open front cab for easy entry and flip down rear hatch for easy escape!
Turtle tank can connect with the projectile launching shell Hog cycles (sold separately) for the ultimate turtle launch attack

Shell Hogs-

Shell Hog motorcycle comes with an exclusive Leonardo action figure with a permanent helmet and opening and closing visor or an exclusive Michelangelo figure with a permanent skull cap helmet.
Each Shell Hog is a projectile launching Cycle that comes W/2 projectiles
All shell Hogs in the assortment connect to each other for the ultimate turtle attack
Shell Hog Cycle pivots up and down for high or low Ninja surprise attack!
These projectile launching shell Hogs also connect to the TMNT group vehicle for the ultimate turtle attack (sold separately)!

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Watch Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Nickelodeon!

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BaseTV – Toni's & Jannik's letzter Tanz 💔😢 | Spotlight | Nickelodeon Deutschland

BaseTV – Toni's & Jannik's letzter Tanz 💔😢 | Spotlight | Nickelodeon Deutschland



Mehr Nick: Viacom Nickelodeon Consumer Products to Launch 'Spotlight' Merchandise Inspired by Nickelodeon Germany's Hit Show!

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Noobees | 5 JOGOS INCRÍVEIS PARA JOGAR EM 2019! Com Haru; Trailer Oficial | Nickelodeon Brasil

Noobees | 5 JOGOS INCRÍVEIS PARA JOGAR EM 2019! Com Haru | Nickelodeon Brasil



Haru dá dicas de 5 jogos incríveis para se jogar em 2019! Não perca a super estreia de NOOBEES dia 4 de fevereiro às 19h, na Nickelodeon Brasil!

Noobees | Trailer Oficial | Brasil | Nickelodeon em Português



Silvia nunca se interessou por videogames. Ela prefere ficar ao ar livre e praticar seu esporte favorito: o basquete. Ela é o oposto de seu pai, Hector, e de seu irmão, Erick que ama videogames. Quando surge a oportunidade única para Erick realizar seu maior sonho de ganhar o campeonato de e-Sports, Silvia vai fazer de tudo para que ele consiga. Mesmo se isso significa se converter a uma gamer profissional.

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Mais Nick: Nickelodeon Brazil to Premiere 'Noobees' on Monday 4th February 2019; Announces Immersive 'Noobees' Truck!

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